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2 Afternoon, Sept. 13. 1071 Buses Roll, But Will Students Board Them? Son Francisco Schools Begin Busing FRANfTSrn A i SAN FRANCISCO UPI)-A fleet of new yellow buses rolled out of its terminal today to begin court-ordered desegregation of the city's 47,000 elementary school pupils. Hiousands of white parents, who had the support of the mayor in their protest against busing, organized a boycott, urging parents to keep their children home from school. It was not known immediately how many joined the boycott.

The Board of Education "hired a private firm to provide 130 new yellow buses to carry out the court-ordered integration program for the city's 97 grammar schools. city's junior and senior high schools were not involved. U.S. District Judge Stanley A. to possible trouble spots as the new school year opened.

City i i a urged antibusing parents to refrain from violence. The school board Friday held a "dry run" for parents and their children. Although the Weigel July ordered was sparse board schools integrated as a result of officials said effort was 85 per a suit by the NAACP. The cent effective. school board adopted a plan dividing the city into seven busing zones.

Police dispatched patrolmen In the "dry run" many buses were late, some failed to show up at the appointed hour and others went to the wrong loading zones. All children were given name tags to be worn on their outer clothing. The tag listed the child's name, the number of his bus, his classroom, and school. Since the court order, many neighborhood organizations were formed in opposition. Leaders boycott urged parents to the program.

Some urged parents to send their children to their regular neighborhood schools. Many antibusing a I pulled their children out of the public schools and sent them to parochial and private institutions. Mayor Joseph Alioto, opposed to busing, warned that violence, including efforts to block buses or prevent students from getting aboard, would not be tolerated by police. Among the most outspoken of busing were parents in the Chinese community and the parents on Attica Prison Treasure Island, a Navy (Continued From Page 1) In the disturbance while another 500 were reported not under prison control. Tension increased anew as word of what Oswald called his "final request" was revealed to newsmen at about 8:30 a.m.

EDT today--the fifth day of the uprising in which one guard has died. Rockefeller, who rejected appeals Sunday from a committee of five hostages and a citizens commission to visit the prison, placed the National Khrushchev (Continued From Page 1) Union--the nation's highest honor- feet At 12:10 strewn across his pan. the eulogies about Khrushchev as a man rather than a political figure ended and a brass band struck tip the mourning dirge. A young woman in a blue raincoat bent over the coffin, uobbing uncontrollably. The crowd filed past for last respects.

At 12:23 PJIL, Nina Petrovna stepped forward and bent over Khrushchev's face for her last farewells, She caressed his forehead, her fingertips crossing from one eye to another in what appeared to be a religious gesture but could not clearly be seen. She held htm a moment. She straightened and put a white handkerchief to her mouth. Her shoulders shook. At 12:25 p.m.

a graveyard Guard on alert a short time after Oswald issued his appeal to the rebel prisoners. The governor said Sunday he did not have authority to grant the inmates' demands for total amnesty--but would not do so even if he had such power, feared a "massacre of prisoners and guards" would take place. One member added, "if the state takes the position that the guards' lives are expendable, then the state is going to cause the murder of many people, maybe hundreds and maybe even a thousand or so." A standoff has existed since about two hours after an estimated 1,000 convicts began rioting at mid-morning Thursday. Tension increased Sunday when Black Panther Party Chairman Bobby G. Seale worker in blue coveralls began pounding the sails into the lid of Khrushchev's coffin.

At 12:27 PJH. the coffin was lowered on crude ropes into its plot. The black-suited brass band struck tip the Soviet national anthem. The gravediggers moved in with spades. S.

Khrushchev was gone from sight with all his medals. there was nothing to mark the grave at mis point except for the seven-foot-high stack of floral wreaths and a white stone marker about two feet by two feet It said in gold engraving: "Khrushchev, Nikita Sergeye- Vich. 1894-1971." Some Soviet citizens thought their bluff and earthy Nikita deserved the ultimate hero's honor of burial in the Kremlin Wall for his role in ending Stalinist terror. And they said so--privately. walked out on negotiations, claiming officials would not let him take part in the talks imless he tried to persuade the inmates to surrender.

A short time later hundreds of police mobilized at the high- walled prison. High-pressure hose Alines were dragged into position and a fourth helicopter with riot control equipment was landed outside the prison. There was no immediate effort to free the hostages and a fragile calm descended at darkness. Prisoners still held an open courtyard and two of the four cellblocks they seized. One inmate was stabbed by another late Sunday night, a state spokesman said.

Ronald Lyons, 22, who was sentenced in 1969 for manslaughter, installation in the middle of San Francisco Bay. Four "freedom schools" were formed in Chinatown for parents who did not want their children moved out of the neighborhood. And Funerals. The state superintendent public instruction, Wilson Riles, a Negro, urged resident to give "the children a chance to make the plan work. However, he did say San Francisco was an example how not to integrate schools.

HI said the city had abrogated its responsibilities to the courts which were not competent to rule on specific desegregation plans. When that happens, he said parents lose confidence in the schools and extremists on "ego trips" take over. "Suddenly people make be- tearing babies lieve away you're from their mothers breasts and you're taking them God knows where, and, if they get the bellyache, they're going to die," Riles said. "It becomes easy for political people to ride the tide of emotion." i BEUEVE IT OK NOT, this If a fanner to wwk. He does it with a Wg splash fct Long Island Sound where scnba diving is an essential part of tending oyster i ffjrtfTf to frff twT thtT tf main dean and fret of rrfdr Rash Of Weekend Wrecks Investigated By Officers Wisconsin Death-Bombing Suspects Seen MADISON, Wis (UPI) Two Madison law enforcement officials flew to Canada Sunday on what they said was the first "hot lead" on two missing brothers charged with the 1970 bombing of a University of Wisconsin building, it was learned today.

Sheriff Vernon "Jack" Leslie and police detective Charles Lulling said in the Madison State Journal, "We know what The weekend was heaven Blankenship, 20, of suffered a chest wound. He was reported in satisfactory condition in the prison hospital. Lyons told officials that he had fought with another inmate. There was no information as to what precipitated the fight Prisoners have demanded amnesty from criminal prosecution from all acts that occurred since the takeover, including the death of guard William Quinn, 28. Quinn died Saturday of injuries after he was beaten and thrown out of a second story window Thursday.

William M. Kunstler, the attorney for the Chicago Seven, told Corrections Commissioner auto body repairmen, but probably less enjoyable for the drivers of 21 automobiles who were involved in 11 different accidents which resulted in total estimated damages of $13,855. Four people were injured in the series of wrecks and five were arrested on OPEN TODAY 2:00 Now! A 7 SUMMER OF '42 Russell G. Oswald that the inmates said they will kill hostages if their demands are not granted. Kunstler also told Oswald the prisoners were still displaying "unflinching solidarity" in Iheir efforts to obtain their demands.

Insurance Suit Filed A suit on behalf of Carlyle "ooper of Stanaford to recover Tom the Protective Life Insurance Co. of Birmingham, has been filed in the I Raleigh County Circuit Court Cooper claims an insurance policy dated Feb. 27 covering him and his wife was in effect at time of his wife's death Aug. 12 and that the company owes $1,074.92 but has refused payment various- charges. Sunday's accidents: State- 'police investigated a two-car accident at 1:30 p.m.

on W. Va. Sec. 33 in Besoco. Ruth Elizabeth Radford, 41, of Rhodell was charged with failure to have her vehicle under control and driving without an operator's license after her 1966 model auto skidded into a 1965 model vehicle driven by Bobby Lee Adkins, 31, of Odd.

Damages were estimated at $250 to the Radford auto and $350 to the Adkins vehicle. No injuries were reported. There were no arrests or injuries reported in a two car- accident at 3:45 p.m. on U. S.

21 in Daniels, according to state police. The accident involved a 1968 model auto driven by Earl Lilly, 52, of Ghent and another Cyclone slid into the guardrails in front of Raleigh Motor Sales. Damage to the car was listed at $150. Damage to the guard rails was estimated at $100. Larry Glen Cantley, 19, of 110 Meadows Court, reportedly reached speeds of) and damage to the lawn and porch at 305 Beaver was $30.

Robert G. -Morgan, 22, of Sullivan, was driving a 1967 model auto that struck the 1970 model vehicle driven by Santa Elkins, 47, of 105 Foote St at 3 a.m. Saturday at the intersection of South Kanawha Street and 19-21 over 100 m.p.h. while being bv 'P ass chased by City police Sunday According to police Mrs. by Afore Sparkle For SHIRTS! 1968 model vehicle driven Cornice A.

Marion, 62, of Matoaka. Damages estimated at $200 apiece for the two vehicles. Each of the two vehicles involved in an accident on Route 3 in White Oak suffered $800 damages according to state police who investigated the mishap at 3:20 p.m. According to reports Forrest G. Poiterfield, 25, of 147 Cohen Beckley, was driving his 1969 model vehicle west on route 3 and John Thomas Barrett, 49, of Powellton, was driving his 1968 model auto east when the collison occurred.

Approximately $1,000 damage and one arrest resulted from a three-car mishap investigated by city police at 5:45 p.m. Sunday on the Raleigh hill section of the 19-21 By-Pass. Involved in the accident xvere a 1961 model vehicle drivn by Loweell T. Bonds, 27, of Hot before he crashed his 1970 model auto into an embankment on the Old Eccles near W. Va.

16. Cantley reportedly lost control of his vehicle after driving through the parking lot of Rhodes Supply in an attempt to elude police who were chasing him for speeding on Route 16. Cantley's vehicle reportedly suffered an estimated $2,500 in damages. Cantley was charged with reckless driving, speeding, and failure to stop when signaled. He was released after posting $198.50 bond on the charges and is ordered to appear in Municipal Court Sept.

20. Cantley, and a passenger, Elena Cox, 20, of Beaver were reported injured in the wreck. They were treated and released at a local hospital. Saturday's accidents: City police charged Paul'M. McKinney, 36, of Sophia with failure to have his vehicle under control after a two-car accident at 12:25 p.m.

McKinney, driving a 1971 Elkins was turning onto 19-21 and did not see the Morgan car. No charges were filed. Damages to the Morgan car were $200 and damages to the Elkin's auto were $400. A two car accident at the intersection of 2nd Street and 3rd Street at noon Saturday resulted in $500 damage. According to city police Winner Harrah, 40 of Mabscott was driving a 1966 model vehicle on 2nd Street and was attempting to make a left turn onto 3rd street.

John Ashworth, 47, of Beckley was driving a 1971 model 'auto on 3rd Street and was unable to stop at the stop sign and hit the Harrah vehicle. Damage to the Harrah vehicle was $200 and damage to Ashworth's auto was $300. buildings they staying in." The brothers have been are Karleton Ernest E. Lilly Funeral services for Ernest E. Lilly, 55, of Sprague will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m.

at the Crab Orchard Church of the Brethren with the Rev, Glen Sage and the Rev. Russell O'Neal officiating. Burial will be in Mount Tabor Cemtery. He died at 3:40 a.m. Saturday in Dundalk, Md.

while visiting a sister, Mrs. Thelma Persinger. Bora in Crab Orchard July 19, 1916, he was the son of the late Ballard and Martha Snuffer Lilly. A lifelong resident of Raleigh County, he was a retired miner having last worked for the Gulf Mining Co. He was a member of the Brethren Church.

He is survived by another sister, Mrs. Macia Smith, Baltimore, Md. and a brother, Sherrell Lilly, Ft. Meyers, Fla. Friends may call at the Calfee Funeral Home after 4 p.m.

today. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to services. Pallbearers will Roy Deck, 21yde Fitzpatrick, Dennis Riffe, Lowell Canaday, Virgil Horton and Ellis Riffe. Mrs. Carlo McGhee Final rites for Mrs.

Carla Gunter McGhee, 77, of Elkton, formerly of Beckley will conducted Wednesday at the 'irst Baptist Church of 3uy Freno Final rites for Guy Freno, 79, of Minden will be a.m. Tuesday in Funeral Home Chapel, Oak Hill, with the Rev. Melvin Dolin in charge. Burial will follow in High Lawn Memorial Park at Oak Hill. He died at 6 p.m.

Saturday in an Oak Hill hospital from a long illness. He was a retired employe of the New River and Pocahontas Coal Co. at Minden and a member of Oak Hill Lodge No. 120, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. Freno was born at S.

Stefano Aspriomi, Italy, March 26, 1892. Survivors include brothers, Steve of Torrence, and Tony of Reggio, 25, and Dwight Armstrong, 20 Madison. They are wante along with two former UW students, Leo Burt and Davi Fine, for the Aug. 24, 1970 bombing of Sterling Hall which i researche Robert Fassnacht, 33, wa killed. The four have been at larg for more than a year.

Leslie and Lulling said the model car struck the rear of a 1968 model auto driven" by Rome E. Stover, 34, of You'll be all smiles when you see the sparkling, spotless way we do up his shirts. Complete laundry services. Sanitone THE WORLD'S MOST RECOMMENDED DRY CLEANING ICHMON CLEANERS-UVNBRY PHONt 753-7388 Springs, a 1963 model car operated by Freddie Lilly, 44, of Ghent and a 1960 vehicle driven by Ronald E. Perez, 31, of Sophia.

Perez was cited for driving without a state operator's license and was ordered to appear in Beckley Municipal Court Sept. 20. Damage was estimated at $500 to the Perez car, $400 to the Bonds auto and $100 to the Lilly vehicle. 'City Police Charleston at the intersection of Valley Drive South and 4th Street. According to city police, Stover was stopped at the traffic light when McKinney, who was driving at a high rate of speed, could not control his car at the light and hit Stover's car.

Damage to Stover's car was $2,000 and damges to the McKinney vehicle was $3,800. Both men were taken to the Raleigh General Hospital where they were treated and released. City police investigated a second accident Saturday at 5:40 p.m. involving one car. James F.

Cook, 22, of Ravencliff was driving a 1965 model auto that turned over in front of the Sunoco Station at the Beckley Plaza Shopping Center. Freeze Supporter WASHINGTON (UPI) Archie K. Davis, president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, recommended today that the Cost of Living Council be kept in existence to oversee whatever economic controls are imposed following the 90-day wage-price-rent freeze. search by them and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police wa centered in youth hostels in Ottawa and Toronto hippi districts.

The two officers said there were no reports of seeing Fine, 19, Wilmington, or Burt, 23, Harvertown, in the Canadian areas where the Armstrongs allegedly have been spotted. All four are on the FBI' most wanted list and the UW has offered a $100,000 reward for then- arrest and conviction. Mercer Deputies Wound Fugitive PRINCETON (UPI) A fugitive from the Huttonsville Correctional Center was wounded by Mercer County sheriff's deputies Sunday night when he tried to flee after police surrounded his home near here. Rums Raymond Hampton, sentenced to one to 15 years for the robbery last year of more than $300,000 in $100 bills from the home of Bluefield coal operator C. A.

Clyburn, was reported resting comfortably today in the ntensive care unit at Bluefield Sanitarium. Northeast Maryland of which she was a member. She died Sunday in Maryland after a long illness. Bora in Lester on October 7, 894, she was the daughter of the late J. W.

Gunter and Deweese. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther McGhee. She is survived by one son, A. L. McGhee of Elkton, one daughter, Mrs.

Italy, and two sisters, Miss Josephine Freno and Miss Domenica Freno, both of Reg- Italy. Masonic graveside rites will be conducted by members of the Oak Hill lodge. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. today. Squire W.

Wicks Final rites for a Washington Wicks, 64, of Leslie, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Wallace and Wallace Chapel, Rainelle, with the Rev. Henry Satarroz in charge; Burial will follow in the Trail's End Cemetery. He died Sunday in a Ronceverte hospital following a long illness. Mitchell (Julie) Brown of Northeast Maryland; sisters, Mrs.

W. I. Davis of Beckley and Mrs. R. L.

(Sara) Toney of Wichita, one brother, 0. J. Gunter of- Beckley; seven grandchildren a a a grandchildren. Black Cites Moore Bias CHARLESTON (UPI) 3ne of this city's leading Macks has charged that Gov. Arch A.

Moore's policies concerning minorities in high state offices amount to "a clear cut case of discrimination." Clinton Black, who was Char- eston's first black mayoral candidate in the Republican primary earlier this year, said he has filed a discrimination suit against the governor with the state Human Rights Commission. "As a former candidate for mayor of the state's largest city and a fellow Republican, feel that Arch Moore is bring- ng disgrace upon the state of West Virginia and especially upon the Repubican Party by ot using the power of his of- ice to eliminate discrimination, 1 Black said. Black asked that more mem- ers of his race be represented government policy making" He was a brother of Mrs. Leia Jackson of Oak Hill. Miss Georgia Hundley The funeral of Miss Georgia Hundley, 84, of Glen Jean, will be held at 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday in the Tyree Funeral Home Chapel, Oak Hill, with the Rev. W. I. McClung in charge. Burial will be in the Odd Fellows Cemetery at Oak Hill.

She died Sunday in a Glen Jean nursing home following a long illness. Born at Ramsey, July 26, 1887, she was a daughter of the late Matthew and Betty McCutcheon Hundley. Survivors include nephews and nieces. Friends may call from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

today. Mrs. Eliza Morris Funeral arrangements are incomplete for Mrs. Eliza Morris, 83, of 206 Johnstown Road, Beckley who died at 5 p.m. Sunday in a local hospital after a short illness.

Bora in Raleigh County April 21, 1888, daughter of the late Thomas J. and Margaret Pomeroy Callaway, she was a lifetime resident of Raleigh County and a member of the Baptist Church. Her husband preceded her in death in 1944. She is survived by three brothers, Okey Callaway of Raleigh, Robert of Beckley, and Clarence of Richmond, Va. The body is at the Calfee Funeral Home.

in positions. Men Getting Raw Deai Medical Team Says Social Security Black Lung Tests Far From Adequate Damage estimated to at his S600. car He was was said a one-car accident on Raleigh Hill Sunday at 3:45 p.m. caused $250 damage. A 1971 model auto driven by CHECK MARK CLUB Read Announces New Hours Kitchen and Loungt Optn at 5 p.m.

Serving Ft'neit Steaks Our Specialty Happy Hour 5 pm to 8 pm Salesmen and Welcome 252-2953 charged with driving too fast for road conditions. Another one car accident at 8:40 p.m. resulted in S105 damage. According to city police, Philippa Gail White, 16, of Beaver was driving on when a car passed her. She meant to stop but struck the gas pedal instead.

Damage to her car was S75 A team of 12 doctors wh journeyed to Beckley Saturday to examine miners who have been denied black lung benefits thinks the men are getting i raw deal. That's the gist a statement the team issued Sunday morning which strongly criticizes the medical standards set up by the Social Security Administration to evaluate black lung claimants. One doctor said, "Solely on the basis film--without of even chejst history irs OUR 3RD BIRTHDAY FREE INSTALLATION! During September you save $25.75 for Installation and you pay only $5.15 for one months service in advance. CALL 253-8068 BLUE RIDGE TV CABLE, INC. SERVING THE AREA FROM SOfHIA TO HACK IAOII being taken or a physical examination performed--.

are currently being denied, by the hundreds and thousands, the black lung benefits which Congress voted for them. Such a. practice should offend us all as doctors. The denial of benefits to men too short of breath to walk half a flight of stairs should offend us all as citizens." The medical team recommended a broader interpreta- jrion of miners' lung diseases vi jjAuiiwAi? Aung uiacoacd than the SSA's definition of I penumoconiosis as a lung disease that shows up on x-rays. The doctors said "there is a diversity of plumonary diseases and conditions associated with coal mining" and urged that disability from "work associated respiratory disease" be compensated after "appropriate of which traveled to Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospita from as far away as Houston said the tests currentl employed by the SSA are no adequate to assess the miner 1 actual "functional impairment.

Most of the more than coal miners who have appliec for federal black lung benefit are currently evaluated with a single chest x-ray and a simpl breathing test. The statemen by the specialists labeled mes tests "unduly and unnecessarily restrictive." The team stressed the need for medical evaluation of the miner's ability to to acctually work, rather than iis ability to breathe air in and out of his lungs at rest. The hat doctors miners also suggested with partial disability also be compensated. Under the present law, a miner must prove he is totally disabled for any type of employment Before he is eligible for benefits. The doctors suggested that the lack of other employment opportunities for coal miners be taken into account.

In private conversations, many of the doctors said that the present law encourages a miner with partial disability to stay in the mines until he is totally disabled. The appeals procedures for miners whose claims are denied criticism. Currently, a miner who appeals a claim receives no new tests, but merely has his original x-ray reread. The doctors urged that every claimant who appeals receive a "comprehensive i a evaluation" as a part of the appeals process. Several of the doctors have gone on to New York to attend a week-long international conference on black lung sponsored by the New York Academy of Science and will discuss then- findings with fellow specialists.

The doctors' statement might also be part of debate on the amendments to the 'ederal black lung law. Congress is scheduled to vote Sent, 20 on the amendments, one ol which would abolish the prac- ice of denying coal miners on the basis of x-ray evidence alone. According to the Appalachian Research and Defense Fund, which sponsored the doctors' risit, a report issued recently the House of Representatives Committee on Education and Labor stated that the law as riginally enacted never in- ended that coal miners be valuated with such "restrictive ests." ARDF, a legal services pro- Trmi Vlkrw VKMJ.llIJ flU. UVIIJTCU The medjcal team, members also under a gram based in Charleston, plans court action to challenge the x-ray requirement Tax Suits Filed Against Two County Firms The State Tax Commissioner has filed suits against two Raleigh County businesses, demanding that one of them be restrained from further operation until the taxes and penalties are paid. W.

T. Chewning, doing business as Keaton's Dry Cleaning and Laundry, Beckley, is the defendant in an action to collect $3,402.50 in delinquent consumers sales and business and occupation taxes in which the state asks the restraint on operation of the business. The state claims $2,000 in consumers sales taxes for the fiscal year July 1, 1968, to Juna 30, 1969, plus a penalty of $720, is due and that $500 for the year 1968 plus a penalty of $182.50 is owed for business and occupation taxes. Chewning is listed as owner and manager of Crown Cleaners in local directories. There is no listing for Keaton's Dry Cleaning Laundry.

The state Eugene and also has sued Benny McGraw, doing business as Bill's Texaco Station, Coal City, for $800 in consumers sales tax from April 1, 1968, to Aug. 31, 1968, plus a $338 penalty, and for a penalty of $29.50 oa business and occupation taxes paid for six month period from April 1,1968, to Sept. 30,1968. U.S. Open Postponed FOREST HILLS, N.

Y. (UPI) Rain earned postponement for the tfcird comecitfre day today of the semi-final rwm4 in the US. open.

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