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No special prosecutor for Miller was investigating the charges when the on his appointment as chairman of the act took effect. Federal Reserve Board that he had By JOSEPH VOLZ no Washington (News Bureau)- Civiletti At- Five Republican members of the Bank- knowledge of any illegal payoffs Textron's to torney General Benjamin foreign officials by agents of has decided not to seek appointment ing Committee joined Proxmire and three Bell Helicopter division. of a special prosecutor to investigate House members in pressing for a special Last Jan. 31, the Securities and Exwhether Treasury Secretary G. Wil- prosecutor to investigate Miller change Commission filed documents dewhether in was lying when he denied knowing about claring that Textron made "false and liam Miller committed perjury overseas bribes paid out by Textron, the it was an- conglomerate Miller formerly headed.

representations commisleading" to the 1978 Senate testimony, mittee on payoffs totaling over $5 million. nounced yesterday. Proxmire criticized Civiletti for con- Civiletti said that the department's. Civiletti told Sen. William Proxmire tinuing the Justice Department's inquiry investigation has turned up no evidence chairman of the Senate Banking into possible perjury by several Textron that Miller knew of the payoffs by TexCommittee, that he had determined that employes while declining to name a spe- tron and Bell Helicopter employes.

the Ethics in Government Act, providing cial prosecutor to investigate the same Civiletti said there was some evidence for appointment of a special prosecutor, charge against Miller. that high-level Textron officials were did not apply to the Miller allegations Miller testified before the Banking aware of the payoffs but that none has because the Justice Department already Committee during confirmation hearings admitted telling Miller about them. Can cabby hack it on his pay? Sue to block Times Sq. hotel Owners of the midtown Piccadilly Hotel, who have refused to sell their property to make way for the $280 million luxury Portman Hotel, are suing to block its construction. The suit, filed in Manhattan Supreme Court, could jeopardize Koch administration plans to use the hotel as a focal point for Times Square urban renewal.

The suit charges that the city illegally granted tax exemptions and other incentives to builder John Portman and it seeks to block the city from condemning the Piccadilly property at 227 W. 45th St. The planned 52-story, Portman would replace three legitimate theaters, a movie theater and the 53-year-old Piccadilly Hotel. Members of Actors Equity have protested the planned razing of the theaters, and owners of the Piccadilly say the destruction of the $30-a-night hotel would deprive tourists of inexpensive hotel rooms. -Katharine Schaffer DEATH NOTICES -Thomas.

On March 9. Husband of the late Frances (nee Mouzich). Loving father of Raymond. Fond brother of Evelyn. Visitation REDDEN FUNERAL HOME 325 W.14 St.

Wed Thurs 2-5 7-10 P.M. Funeral Mass Fri 10 A.M. St. Bernard's R.C. Church.

Second mortgage from an industry credit union that agrees to finance the balance at a "prime" rate of close to over 10 years- $18,000. Monthly payment, about $600. Total monthly payments on the notes, car payments and all required insurance almost $2,000. Says costs are overstated "For the first five years," Silleg told me, "you're not going to be left with that much for yourself. If you're going to get started in this business, with the price of gasoline and insurance, you desperately need this (fare) increase." But what about the driver who made a killing and bought a medallion in 1972 for $13,000 when the market was depressed? One owner-driver said yesterday: "I think the owners are overstating their costs.

I doubt that any cash business reports all its earnings. I don't belong to a radio My gas costs $17 a shift. I do all right. I think a fare increase is enough. "I take a lot of cabs myself," he said.

"I think $22 from Manhattan to Kennedy Airport is too much to ask for." BURNS- Gerald. On March 11, 1980. Beloved husband of Paulina. Loving son of the late Francis Jannette. Reposing at WILLIAM E.

LAW FUNERAL HOME, 1 Jerusalem Ave, Massapequa. Mass of Christian Burial, 9:45 A.M. at St. James R.C. Church, Seaford.

Interment, St. Charles Cemetery. BURNS- Gerald. (Continued from page 5) that a cab medallion is equity, a property that will hold its value in the city's closed marketplace. A cabby's dream is to own his taxi someday -be his own boss and work whenever and wherever he wishes.

Ways to beat the system, The industry position i is that if a driver is totally honest, doesn't hustle passengers and reports his income, then rising costs merit a fare increase. Otherwise, there are more than enough easy ways to beat the system and rake in enough unreported cash to make an increase unnecessary. Silleg brought my head back down out of the clouds when he itemized the current cost sheet on his package deal. The medallion plus car and insurance cost $63,000. Financing and other costs are extra.

At the end of the five to 10 year financing program I would have spent today's interest rates: My in cash. First mortgage on the medallion from Citibank or Bankers maximum, on a five-year note. Monthly Death Notices, In Memoriam, Mass and Acknowledgment Notices Notices may be telephoned to THE NEWS by your funeral director every day until 2 P.M. to be in all editions of the next day's paper. Notices called in between 2 5 P.M., Monday thru Friday, will only appear in final editions of the next day's issue.

In New York (212) 949-2076. On Long Island (516) 485- 4000. In New Jersey (201) 271-3500. AMALFITANO- Frank. On March 9, 1980.

Beloved husband of Josephine. Devoted father of Rita Lugero, Vincent the late Annette Barnao. Dear brother Joseph. Also survived by 2 grandchildren; Cathy Louis. reposing BENSONHURSTPROSPERO SON FUNERAL HOME, 2444 86 St.

Mass of the Resurrection Thurs. Church. 9:30 Interment A.M. St. St.

John's Cemtery. ARGENTO -Rosario (5a Sa). Beloved husband of Ida. Loving father of Connie, Susan, Philip. Fond brother of Matty, Rose Glordano, Domenick, Tony.

Reposing at LOUIS QUIROLO FUNERAL HOME INC. 3602 E. Tremont Ave. Mass at St. Benedict's Fri.

10 A.M. interment St Raymond's Cemetery. BALLANTINE-John J. (Jack) March 11, 1980. Beioved husband of Rose E.

(nee McCafferty). Devoted father of John Thomas. Dear brother of Michael. Also survived by 4 grandchildren. Funeral Thurs.

9 A.M. from the McMANUS FUNERAL HOME, 2001 Flatbush Ave. Funeral Mass 9:45 A.M. Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Interment St.

Johns BRESLIN-Ann. Of Hasbrouck Heights, N.J. Formerly of New York on Monday. Beloved wife of the late Michael. Mother of Julia Lange the late Joseph Michael.

Funeral from the COSTA MEMORIAL HOME, Boulevard Central Avenues. Hasbrouck Heights, N.J. on Thursday at 9 A.M. Mass from Corpus Christi Church at 10 A.M. Interment Cypress Hills National Cemetery.

BUCHHEIT-Marie A. On March 10, 1980. Dear aunt of Joseph J. Buchheit. Anna Alice Kees.

Reposing at the R. STUTZMANN SON FUNERAL HOME, 224-39 Jamaica Ave, Queens Village, Li. Funeral Mass St. Nicholas R.C. Church, Bklyn.

9:30 A.M. Interment St. Johns Cemetery, Visiting 2-5 7-10 P.M.. OBITUARY MELVILLE H. CANE A memorial service is being planned for Melville H.

Cane, 100, lawyer, poet and essayist who represented such prominent American writers as Upton Sinclair, Thomas Wolfe, Sinclair Lewis and William Saroyan. Cane died Monday at Mount Sinai Hospital. He was the author of 13 books of poetry, essays and anthologies. He was a founding member of the law firm of Ernst, Cane, Berner Gitlin. In 1971, after the publication of his 12th book, "Eloquent April," he received the Poetry Society of America's gold medal for his contribution to poetry.

WILLIAM KROLL Boston (UPI) -William Kroll, 79, a chamber music violinist who appeared often as a soloist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, died Monday. A composer whose works for string quartets, chamber groups, violin and piano are popular with many leading artists, Kroll toured the world extensively as a performer. FREDERIC WHITAKER La Jolla, Calif. (AP) -Frederic Whitaker, 89, a painter and author who was a past president of the American Watercolor Society and former director of the National Academy of Design, died at his home Sunday, it was disclosed yesterday. LITHGOW OSBORNE Auburn, N.Y.

(AP) -Lithgow Osborne, 87, former United States ambassador to Norway will be buried today. Osborne, who died Monday at his home here, worked at the U.S. Embassy in Berlin until the United States broke off diplomatic relations with Germany shortly before World War I. Greek ship burns, 2 killed Trieste, Italy (UPI) -The Greek freighter Constantia caught fire while moored here yesterday, and officials said flames killed its captain and chief warrant officer. Port officials said the badly burned bodies of Capt.

Nikolaos Tsirkas, 38, and Chief Warrant Officer Dimitrios Agnusiotis, 65, were found when the fire was put out. CARRAHER-Isabel A. On March 10, 1980. Loving wife of Frank T. Beloved mother of James F.

Dear sister of Willian J. Keller Eleanor Kuhlmey. Reposing at HOWARD L. HALLETT INC. (Gleason bldg), 149- 20 Northern Blvd, Flushing N.Y.

on 2-4 7-9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial, 9:45 A.M. Sacred Heart R.C. Church, 215-35 38 Ave, Bayside N.Y. Interment to follow at Mt.

St. Mary's Cemetery. Loving husband of Winifred. Fondest uncle. Reposing EDWARD D.

LYNCH SONS, 43-07 Queens Sunnyside, L.I. Mass of Christian Burial 10:15 A.M. St. Theresa R.C. Church.

Visiting 2-5 7-10 P.M. CONROY-John. Mar. 10, 1980. Beloved husband of Julia (nee Mannion).

Devoted father of Arthur, Julia Heegan John. Dear brother of Thomas Michael in Ireland, Bridget Conroy the Rev. Sr. Dymphna of Kylemore Abbey, Co. Galway, Ireland.

Also survived by 7 grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial Thur. 10:15 A.M. St. John the Evangelist R.C.

Church. Reposing at the Chapel of JOSEPH G. DUFFY 9 St. bet. Aves, BKLYN.

DAVIS Julia Josephine on March 10, 1980. Beloved wife of Edward. Devoted sister of Margaret H. Mason Helen Keohane. Reposing at the HILLEBRAND FUNERAL HOME 63-17 Woodhaven Blvd, Rego Pk, LI.

Mass of Christian Burial at Resurrection-Ascension R.C. Church. Interment Calverton National Cemetery DeLE0-Angelina. On Mar. 11, 1980 of Monsey, NY, at 87 yrs.

of age. Mother of Stella Rizzo and John J. DeLeo. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial on Fri.

10 A.M. at the Sacred Heart Church, Suffern. Interment in the Cemetery of the Ascension, Monsey. Visiting hours at the Wanamaker Carlough Funeral Home, RI. 59, Suffern on Wed.

Thur. 2-4 7-9 P.M. -Patrick J. On March 10, 1980. Beloved husband of the late Marie (nee Coleman).

Devoted father of the late Mildred (Mickey), Dorothy, James, Patrick Jr. Joseph, William, Mary Duffek, Margaret Cuneo, Anna Scarola, Helen Formola and Catherine Cangelosi. Also survived by 14 grandchildren 19 great Reposing at the CERASO-GENNARELLI FUNERAL HOME, 42-18 Ft. Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn, until 9:00 A.M. Mass 10:15 A.M.

at St. Michael's R.Ca Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery. FERRARA-Daniel.

Beloved husband of the late Ethel. Loving father of Muriel Tomasetti Daniel. Reposing at the Castle Hill Funeral Home, 1528 Castle Hill Ave, Bx. Mass of Christian Burial 10 A.M. Fri.

St. Raymond's R.C. Church. Interment St. Raymonds Cemetery.

of Rosedale on March 10th 1980. Beloved wife of Peter. Loving mother of Angela Palma, Margaret Ambrosio, Gloria Mayr Alice Cassaro. Also survived by 11 grandchildren 12 great grandchildren. Reposing at the JAMES FUNERAL HOME, 540 Broadway, Massapequa.

Mass of Christian Burial Thurs. 9:45 A.M. at St. William The Abbot R.C. Church, Seaford.

Interment St John's Cemetery. Visiting hrs 2-5 7-10 P.M. GRASSO-Salvatore. Devoted husband of Louise (Bonadonna). Beloved father of Sarah Messary, Rose Ramos, Joseph, Anthony.

Also survived by 8 grandchildren Reposing at CUSIMANO RUSSO 230 Court St. Funeral Mass 9:30 A.M. Sacred Heart-St. Stephens. HEALEY- -Thomas.

On March 9, 1980. Beloved brother of James. William, Joseph Nicholas. Fond uncle of Brent, Roger, Linda, Gail. Funeral Thurs.

from HUGH A. REID FUNERAL HOME, 153 Greenpoint Ave, Bklyn at 9:15 AM. Mass of Christian Burial St. AlphonSUS R.C. Church 9:45 AM.

Interment St. John's Cemetery 2-5, KARDIS -James M. On March 9, 1980. Beloved husband of Julia. Devoted father of Despina Tsambazis, Bessie, Michael, James, Helen Theodore.

Also survived by 7 grandchildren. Reposing at the BASIS FUNERAL HOME, 27-12 23rd Astoria, N. until 9:15 A.M. Thurs. Funeral liturgy 10 A.M.St.

Catherine G.O. Church. Interment St. Michael's Cemetery. Visiting hrs 2-5 7-10 P.M.

KERINS- Sarah of Mt. View Estates, apt 4C. St. Johnsbury, Vt. Formerly of Washington Ave Argyle Rd, Bklyn.

Died unexpectedly Monday. She was a former Parishioner of St. Theresa's Church on Classon Ave, Bklyn. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thurs. at 10 A.M.

at St. Johns Church in St. Johnsbury, Vt. Interment Mt. Sayles, Calvary Cemtery.

Desrochers St. Johnsbury, Vt. Beloved husband of Theresa (nee Ferrara). Devoted father of Gary and Kevin. Loving brother of Anna Adams, Edna Mandable and Lillian Riviello.

Reposing at CASTLE HILL FUNERAL HOME, 1528 Castle Hill Bronx until 9 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial, St. Helena Church. 9:30 A.M. Interment St.

1 Raymond's Cemetery -William. The officers members of Iron Workers Union, Local 40, extend to the family of our deceased brother Vice President, our deepest sympathy. Reposing at Glendale Funeral Home, 70-17 Cooper Glendale N.Y., Requiem Mass, St. Pancras R.C, Church, 72- 22 68th Glendale, until 9:15 A.M. Friday.

MESSANA -Stefano. On 10, 1980. Beloved husband of Dorothy. Devoted father of Marie Peergolizzi Jr. Gerry Musorofiti, and Steve.

Also Reposing survived by CUSIMANO 8 grandchildren. RUSSO FUNERAL HOME, 2005 W. 6 Bklyn. Mass SS. Simon and Jude Church, 11 A.M.

SABATINO FUNERAL HOME, DIRECTORS MILICI-Joseph. March 10, 1980. Beloved husband of the late Florence. Devoted father of Josephine Loporcaro, Joseph Jr. Anthony, Anna Day, Madeline, Harry, Jack, Mary Ann Ciraulo, Michael Florence Angelico.

Also survived 24 grandchildren. Funeral Mass St. Charles R.C. Church, 9:45 A.M. on Thurs.

Reposing Matthew's Chapels, 2508 Victory Blvd, Staten Island. Visiting 2-5. 7-10. March 10, 1980. Beloved husband of Natalina.

Devoted father of Philomena, Gerard, Marie, Betty Joan. Funeral Thurs. 9 A.M. Mass Resurrection R.C. Church 9:30 A.M.

Reposing BYRNES FUNERAL HOME, 2384 Gerrittsen Bklyn. OLIVA-Philomena. On March 10, 1980. Devoted mother of Sophie Wainwright, Carmine, Ernest Robert. Adored grandmother of 4 grandchildren.

Mass 9:45 A.M. Our Lady of Peace Church. Reposing. at ARTHUR J. ADDE0 FUNERAL HOME, 267 7th (Cor.

4th Bklyn. PIZZINGA-Pietro. Beloved father of Joseph, Frank, 1 granddaughter Mary Anne. Loving brother of Alda Joseph Pizzinga. Reposing at JAMES ROMANELLI FUNERAL HOME, 89-01 Rockaway Blvd, Ozone Park.

Mass of Christian Burial, 9:30 A.M. St. Sylvester Church. Interment Cypress Hills Cemetery. Visiting 2-5 7-10 P.M.

PUGLIESE- -Vita Maria. Loving mother of Connie Varacalli, DominIc Caudiano, Teresa Cardinale, Vito Pugliese the late Frank Caudiano. Also survived by 14 grandchildren 6 great-grandchildren. Reposing LOUIS DeLUCA SONS MAYFLOWER FUNERAL HOME, 6002 Bay Pkwy. Mass of the Resurrection, Fri.

9:45 A.M. Sts. Simon Jude R.C. Church. Interment Calvary Cemetery.

PARASOLE -Josephine (nee Antonucci) on March 10th. Beloved wife of John. Dear mother of Ralph John Jr. Also survived by 2 grandchildren. Fond sister of Kay Massarotti, Angie Scardino Jeanette Tabacchi.

Reposing at JOSEPH V. SESSA FUNERAL HOME 6924 Fort Hamilton Pkwy until Thurs 9 A.M. Mass St Ephrem's Church 9:30 A.M. RICCI-(Quist) Mary (nee Schultz). On March 11, 1980.

Beloved wife of Vincent. Loving mother of Lilly Burns, Mildred Volpe, Grace Bambino, Dolores Mandola, Alice Marinaro, William and Robert Quist. Also survived by 39 grandchildren, 26 great 1 great nieces. great-great-grandchild, Reposing DUFFY nephews FUNER- AL HOME, 255 9th Bklyn. Mass of Resurrection at St.

John Evangelist R.C. Church, Fri. 9:30 A.M. Interment. The Greenwood Cemetery.

Visiting, 2-5 7-10 P.M. RUZALSKI- John. Suddenly on March 10, 1980 at the age of 65 yrs. Loving husband of the late Mildred (Nee Kowalczyk). Beloved father of Mary Morrissey, Joseph, John Jr.

the late Stanley Ruzalski. Dear brother of Stella Matuszewski, Josephine Giunta Stanley Ruzalski. Also survived by 6 grandchildren. Reposing MEGIEL FUNERAL HOME, 64-18 Flushing Maspeth. Funeral Thurs.

at 9 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Stanislaus Kostka R.C. Church. Greenpoint Interment Calvery Cemetery.

Visiting 2-5 P.M. SCHROEDER-Eugene of Hollywood, Florida formerly of Rego Park, NY. Died suddenly on March 10, 1980. Husband of Eleanor (nee Sothman). Father of Christine Eugene.

Brother of Gloria Sackman, Edgar, Edna Mae Creese Marilyn Bryan. Son of Eugene Edna. Funeral from BOYDS FUNERAL HOME, 6400 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, Fla. on March 13, 1980. SHEEHAN-Joseph P.

Beloved husband of Ann. Devoted father of Lynn Schaefer, Joseph, Rosemarie McCarren, Thomas. Reposing at FARENGA BROS, (Bronx Branch) 920 Allerton Ave. Funeral Thurs. 9 A.M.

Mass St. Lucy's Church 9:45 A.M. STEPHENS C. (Dispatcher NYCTA) On Mar. 9,1980.

Beloved husband of Margaret. Dear father of Maureen, Edward, Robert, Thomas, Carol Ann Dennis. Step-father of Gerard and Barbara. Brother of Lillian Fox. Also survived by eleven grandchildren.

Funeral Thurs. 9:15 A.M. from the McLAUGHLIN SONS FUNERAL HOME, 8225 Third Ave. Brooklyn. Mass of Christian Burial 9:45 A.M.

St. Patrick's Church. SUDANO- -Pietro. On March 11, 1980. Beloved husband of the late Mary.

Devoted father of Mrs. Rose Condo, Joseph, Anthony, the late Peter Louis Sudano. Devoted brother of Maria D'Errico 2 brothers in Italy. Also survived by 11 grandchildren sing 6 great-grandchildren. Reposing at the McMahon, Lyon, Hartnett Funeral Home, 491 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains.

Mass of Christian Burial Fri 10:30 A.M. Holy Rosary Church, Hawthorne. Interment St. Raymond's Cemetery. Visiting hrs Wed.

Thurs. 2-4 7-9 P.M. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart TINE- Rose. On Mar. 10, 1980.

Beloved nother of Sally Giuliano, Jennie Sini, Joseph and Baudo. Also survived by 13 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren great-great-grandaughter. Loving sister of Anna, Mamie, Liborio Anthony. Mass St. Anselm R.C.

Church Fri. 9:30 A.M. Interment St. John's Cemetery. Visiting 2-5 7-9 P.M.

at RIDGE CHAPELS, 405 91 Bklyn. TRIPPODO- Ralph M. (Writer Artist). Suddenly on March 10, 1980. At the age of 53.

Survived by friend Hubert A. McPherson III. Reposing at LEXINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 553 Second N.Y.C. Funeral Mass, Epiphany R.C. Church 10 A.M.

Interment, Hillside Cemetery, Lindhurst, N.J. Visiting 2-5 7-10 P.M. WALSH- John. On March 10, 1980. Pension member of the Metallic Lathers Union Local 46.

Reposing at WALTER B. COOKE FUNERAL HOME, 117 West 72 N.Y.C. Funeral Thurs. 10 A.M. St.

Paul's R.C. Church, 60 St. Columbus Ave. Interment Calvary. Members kindly attend.

JOHN WILLIAMS, President FRED LeMOINE, Recording Secy. WARD--John J. On March 11, 1980. Of Castle Blaney, Co. Monaghan, Ireland.

Beloved husband of Freda (nee Cooke). Devoted father of James Eugene. Brother of Kathleen Lena. Grandfather of Michael, Thomas, Maureen John. Reposing at WALTER B.

COOKE FUNERAL HOME, 20 Snyder Bklyn. Funeral Mass Holy Cross R.C. Church, Fri 9:30 A.M. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. YIANNAKOS Ida L.

Beloved mother of Anthony. Loving sister of John Yandolli Anne Acocella. Cherished grandmother of David. Reposing at CUSIMANO RUSSO FUNERAL HOME, 2001 W. St.

Mass of the Simon Church. Resurrection, 10:30 A.M. Sts. LOUIS DeLUCA SONS, DIR. IN MEMORIAM JANKOWSKI--Lou.

Dear Lou, your 3rd year in God's care. Nothing is the same without you, Dear. Thanks for the beautiful memories. Much love and prayers. Your loving wife, Helen.

MENNELLA -Millie. Happy 3rd Anniversary in Heaven. Words cannot say how much we love miss you. We'll never get over losing you. May you rest in peace.

Tony, children grandchildren. RIVERA-Adrian. We did not forget your birthday. We love you now forever. Your children: Odi, Ray, Gil, Alice.

(nee Viola). Happy Birthday in Heaven. Miss you love you very much. From husband Alex, Alex Jeanne Gary. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS REIDY-Mary Smith.

The family for wishes to thank their friends their kind. expressions of sympathy..