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42 DIAL 837 6000 or 837 6001 KANE end MT. JEWETT. PA SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2. 1963 CENTS A COPY Johnson Reveals IniiiAiirvKr Kevoluudh ary Generals Group in 5si 7 PORTO NOVO So Viet Nam President Diem BODIES. TANGLED SEATS Believe New Leaders Have Popular Support To Defeat the Rebels By SPENCER DAVIS Associated Press Staff Writer WASHINGTON (JP) The United States expects the new government in South Viet Nam to heal the rift with the country's Buddhist majority and speedily resume the war against the Communist guerrillas.

Officials here believe the revolutionary committee of generals which ousted the Diem regime has the widespread popular support necessary for success of the U.S. if lit 1 1 1 2 Til Happy In Kane Future of Houston Electronics Firm In Kane Is Bright Corporation President Reveals Plans For New Production Houston B. Marshall, president of Houston Electronics Corporation of Kane, today predicted steady growth of the industry in Kane in its field of production of glass to metal seals with entry into new fields of hermetically sealed glass in the electronics components field made possible by this week's purchase of the original Stackpole No. 1 plant in Kane. In his first statement since changing from the former Mel Smith Company operation to Houston Electronics Corporation, Mr.

Marshall said todav, "Above all, I want you to know how very much I appreciate the wonderful cooperation I have received in Kane. Your Mr. R. J. Hetznecker, president of Kane Area Industrial Corporation, and Stackpole Carbon Company, have given fullest cooperation and assistance in our expansion program and I am delighted with the friendly support of the townspeople and our personnel." He continued: "I have disposed of the Marshall Stamping Company, which I operated at McKees Rocks for 13 years, to devote full time to Houston Electronics.

Along with the plant development in Kane, executive offices will be established in the Oliver Building, Mellon Square, Pittsburgh, and sales office headquarters will be maintained at 1401 Fairfax Traff icway in Kansas City, Kansas. We expect to have the new offices in Pittsburgh established by mid November." Mr. Marshall commented on the happy experiences of his industrial entry into Kane, keenly appreciative of every effort in behalf of industry evidenced in this borough and the healthy, happy industrial climate he has observed and experienced. Taking special note of personnel the more than 85 persons now employed in the industry here he said, "We have the know how and will have the facilities to expand backed war effort. Hns gcneifl view of the Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum in Indianapolis shows bodies laid out on the ice and the tangle of seats (right) after the explosion.

The immediate death toll was 70, with 331 injured. nun nv If" I' i rf 1 i 4 1 Plans For Major Highway Projects Funk Report Shows Route 321 Work. Fraley St. Plans Kane and McKean County will see major action on highway construction and improvements in 1964, it was made known here today by McKean County Representative Albert W. Johnson.

Mr. Johnson, winding up a whirlwind campaign for the 23rd District Congressional post, had pressed for a McKean County highway program following disclosure in Kane by Stanton Funk, district highways engineer, that the ''slate was clean no projects for Kane and McKean County" when the new administration took over. Immediate action was promised with concentration on a local street surfacing project, improvements to Route 321 segments from Wilcox to Kane to Kinzua, Route 6 east of Kane, Fraley Street in Kane and an urgent replacement program on a section of highway between Smeth port and Farmers Valley where numerous accidents apparently resulted from the highway conditiort. That section of highway was et under the primary system for improvement in 1964. Kane Wilcox Road Route 321, a distance of five miles from Kane toward Wilcox, is set for major reconstruction and elimination of curves which have been scene of several fatal accidents.

This project, Mr. Johnson said, is now on the secondary program, for 1964 1965, with Mr. Funk reporting efforts will be made to get the job done next year. Route 321 north to Red Bridge, the "Kinzua Road," is in design stages about halfway toward con struction reality. The U.S.

Forest Service has committed funds for 50 percent of thisjjroject, to be match ed Dy du percent irom tne siaie. The project has been resurveyed through the summer on the basis of heavy future use of tourists and as a main southern access to the Kinzua Dam and recreational areas. This project is being expedited and. pending the actual construction has been placed in best condition in years through repairs, berm work and some surfacing. Beyond Red Bridge, the road will be al most re located in a proj ect under the Franklin District of the State Highways Department, This route will iie last of the major highway relocations iri connection with Kinzua Dam reservoir "area.

Fraley Street in Kanel is being set for major reconstruction, according to advice given Mr. John son by District Engineer Funk. Mr. Funk explained that three succes sive applications of surfacing material have created a curb condition resulting in flooding of sidewalks with a brisk shower. Two blocks of Fraley Street (Routes 6, 321) are under study for the major construction.

Mr. Funk noted the conferences here and urgency of the project materialize available. Governor which could possibly in 1964 if funds are Scranton and High way's Secretary Henry D. Harral have conferred with Mr. Johnson and Mr.

Funk over a period of months relative to the highways situation locally as the "clean slate" was revealed "in the Kane Republican as a "tattooing job." Secretary Harral commented to this office on "fair coverage of the comments iri presenting the overall problem" and echoed the statement that 'very possible avenue of assistance will be explored." The Highways Department surfaced Greeves, Edgar and Biddle Streets in a. project promised for more than three years. Also, Route 6 from Kane east to Lantz Corners was object of surfacing job and berm work. Kane Red Bridge The Kane Red Bridge section of Route 321 has been repaired, patchedthe berm and ditches improved and the route placed in good condition for traffic until its replacement. Also, surveys have been completed for the new Forest Road.

That route north to was blocked this week as a result of bridge construction in the vicinity of Kinzua. Heavy steel for the truss type bridge spanning the Kinzua Creek Valley and the Devil's Elbow bridge were hauled over the Kinzua Road. Although funds for some phases of the Kinzua Dam project are in haggling stages in Washington, money for the steel bridge will permit construction to continue through the winter months. Mr. Johnson said, "We have a growing awareness of the magnitude of the Kinzua Dam project and its impact on this area.

We must maintain a constant effort to obtain maximum benefits for improvement of our area economy." HUNTING SEASON BAN CONTINUING By Associated Press The statewide ban on hunting and fishing1 remained In force today in drought stricken Pennsylvania, despite drenchiiiff rains in many areas, to Kpoil the scheduled opening of the 1963 small game season. State Forests and Waters Secretary Maurice K. Goddard said Friday night much more rain is still needed to alleviate the threat of forest fires. It marked the first tlrno since 1952 the opening of the small game season had to be postponed, forcing thousands of hunters to stay at home. The season, which includes rabbits, squirrels, grouse, turkeys, pheasants, and quail was scheduled open at 8 a.m.

osts thp nrnn Young Socialites Arc Accused of N.Y. Vondalism RIVERHEAD, N.Y. UP) Fourteen young socialites, including the granddaughter of a duke, are under grand jury indictments charging wilful destruction of property. They were accused Friday of causing $3,202 damage.to a Southampton, Long Island, mansion after a debutante's ball two ago. If convicted on the misdemeanor charge, they could face a maximum penalty of six months in jail and $250 The 13 young men, several from prominent families in New York City and Philadelphia, and Mimi Russell, 17, daughter of the publisher of Vogue and granddaughter of the duke of Marlborough, were among the 800 guests Aug.

31 at the debutante ball of Fernanda Wanamaker Wetherill. Miss Wetherill said that after the party several boys paid a band to continue the music at a nearby mansion her stepfather, Donald S. Leas, had rented as sleeping accommodations for some of the male guests. At midmorning police arrived and found hundreds of broken windows, smashed furniture and some two dozen boys, whose photograph they took in a group. The boys reportedly told police the 45 room mansion was private property and they could do what they wanted with it.

The seaside mansion is owned by Robert Mallory Harriss. Miss Wetherill's stepfather at first indicated that no charges would be pressed as long as the boys apologized and made resitu tion. Last Tuesday he issued a statement saying that only one boy had offered to do so. Edwin F. Russell of New York City, Mimi Russell's father, said in a statement Friday night that his daughter "had no part in the vandalism EXECUTIONS IN IRAN TEHRAN UP) Two men who he.ided bloody antigovei nment riots in Tehran last June were executed by a firing squad today.

Wreckage pins bodies of a man and woman after the gi's blast at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum in Indianapolis. They were watching the finale of an ice show. ANOTHER UPSET Add Da homey to the list of new African nations not yet set tied in the independence rou 1 tine. President Hubert Maga (shown) dismissed his cabinet and formed a provisional government with the army's backing, and the next day the army ousted him and took power. Dahomey is a former French territory.

1110 GEORGIA FREE INTEGRATION LEADERS AMERICUS, Ga. UP) Five integration leaders plan to continue working for civil rights now that they are free on bond under an un precedented federal court order which struck down two Georgia laws. i The five spent nearly three months in jail in this south Georgia farming center before they were released Friday. They said they were not mistreated, John Perdew, 21, a white Harvard University student from Denver, reported, demonstrations will be resumed in Americus "if they're necessary." Others told of intentions to continue work in the Negro voter registration movement and in attempting to organize a Negro farmers cooperative. The three white men and two Negroes were freed in a 2 1 order by a three judge panel.

The court retained jurisdiction and recqssed until after Dec. 1. Death Penalty The ruling voided a 19th century insurrection law which carried a maximum penalty of death and an unlawful assembly statute. If upheld, the order would set a precedent for civil rights demonstrators to go directly to federal court with complaints of excessive bond. Another significant facet of the order was injunctive restraint against the prosecution of peace warrants, a legal weapon which has come into play recently in fighting integration efforts.

Released on bond of $2,500 in addition to Perdew were Donald Har riss, 23, of New York; Ralph W. Allen, 22. of Melrose, and Thomas McDaniel, 19, of Americus. Bond of S500 was signed for ZeV Aelony, 25, of Minneapolis. Three Negroes Released on $500 bond each were three Americus Negroes, Sallie Mae Durham, 14, and Artis and Marvin Brown.

The girl had been denied bail by juvenile court authorities. The two men had been in jail since August, charged with resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and failing to obey officers. The five leading integration workers Perdew, Harris, Allen, McDaniel and Aelony were jailed at the height of street demonstrations which resulted in more than 200 arrests as Negroes sought to break segregation barriers. Three Car Collision In Kane Yesterday A three year old Kane child was released after treatment at the Community Hospital here late yesterday afternoon after a small foreign compact car driven by her father was the center of a traffic sandwich mishap on local Greeves Strut near the Chase Street intersection, Borough Patrolman Robert Mc Gowan said a car operated by Ernest Maze slowed for a string of traffic approaching the Fraley intersection, en route west. His car was bumped by a car operated by Thomas Ruggiers of Kane which, in turn was sandwiched by a car operated by Richard Smith of the JoJo Road area.

Dawn Ruggiers, aged three, received a face injury and was taken to the hospital. Following treatment for a bruised cheek bone, she was released. Patrolman McGowan said the wet road surface and chain reaction of slowing and stopping cars en route west on Greeves Street caused the mishap. He is continuing investigation today to determine extent of damages to vehicles. No other injuries were reported.

They contend the removal of President Ngo Dinh Diem and his broth, er, Ngo Dinh Nhu, stemmed from a conclusion by the Vietnamese army leadership that the Viet Cong could not be defeated under the Roman Catholic oriented Diem government. It was noted here that political prisoners, students and Buddhist monks and nuns imprisoned under Diem and Nhu, were quickly released by the military leaders. This is expected to go far in massing public support for the military regime. Nguyen Ngoc Tho, a former vice president who was named provisional prime minister, had been leading a campaign to conciliate the Buddhists. He was the ranking Buddhist in the Diem government.

The military group is expected to announce the participation of other civilians who are not only anti Comunist but pro Western in their thinking. U.S. officials maintain Washing' take over and that the States had no hand in it. iffhere was no surprise, however, the siege of the presidential ace be san. There had been 'enl rumors for weeks that a coup would be attempted.

But the news of it came dramatically here. At 3 a.m., Kennedy was awakened to receive the first reports of fhe fighting in Saigon. Soon automobiles carrying advisers began arriving at the White House and State Department. By 9:30 a.m., Kennedy was in his office. From his chief military, diplomatic and intelligence advisers, he received a full report on the situation, and orders went out for U.S.

military forces in the Pacific to head toward Viet Nam "should it be necessary to protect American lives." This morning the U.S. aircraft carrier Hancock left Hong Kong, apparently heading toward South Viet Nam. Relations Strained The United States had demonstrated its displeasure with the Diem regime. Relations between Washington and Saigon became increasingly strained during September and October as the United States sought to pressure Diem into easing his repressive policies against the Buddhists. Last month special pay to those of Nhu's elite paratroop corps who had been trained for fighting guerrillas but were used in raids on Buddhist pagodas, was suspended.

U.S. economic aid amounting to about $10 million a month was cut off. The downfall of the Diem government opens the way for a resumption of this assistance. As night fell, rebel mortars fired' point blank at army headquarters where Diem's palace guard was holed up. By midnight the center was reduced to rubble and tanks rolled in.

By 4 a.m. Saturday, 16 tanks moved in on the presidential palace. For 2VJ hours, they fired at the palace. A White Flag It was clear Diem, Nhu and their few remaining soldiers could not survive the merciless pounding much longer. At 6:37 a.m., a white flag fluttered over the palace.

Diem and Nhu surrendered unconditionally. The death toll from the day and night of fighting was feared high, although no figures were available immediately. U.S. officials said no American lives were lost. U.S.

Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge, who was scheduled to return to Washington for consultations today or Sunday, ordered all Americans to take shelter. A rocket fired from a plane at the presidential palace rammed into a houso occupied by U.S. Marines. There was no report of any casualties. In L( Angeles, Mrs.

Ngo Dinh Nhu, South Viet Nam's former First Lady, remained in seclusion at a hotel. Friday, her daughter by her side, she angrily said the uprising could not have occurred "without American incitement or American backing." Asked if she would seek asylum in the United States, where she has just completed a three week speaking tour, she replied: "I cannot stay in a country whose government stabbed me in the back. "I belisve all the devils in hell are against us, but we shall Democrat Chairman Charges '63 Sample Ballot Misleading GOP Chairman Says Charge "Democratic Smoke Screen." A McKean County Democratic "formal protest" to the County Board of Elections on "misleading" instructions for voting a split ticket, drew a sharp comment from GOP McKean leader Merle E. Dickinson today. Mr.

Dickinson said, "This is just a smoke screen to cloud and divert attention from candidates and issues the instructions have been the same on the sample ballots for years." McKean County Democratic Chairman Henry Hebda filed the protest with the county board and Judge Charles G. Hubbard late yes terday. The protest also was to be filed with District Attorney Glenn Mencer. Mr. Hebda lists objections as follows: "1.

Under "Directions for Voting" which appear the lower left hand corner of the Sample the four steps are not directions for voting but for voting a straight party ticket. "2. The part of the instructions which start with "To Vote a Split Ticket," is misleading. It might be a grammatical error but it indicates that you should first pull the Party Lever and then turn up pointers and turn down pointers as desired. These instructions are really instructions for splitting the ticket in case you have pulled the Party Lever first.

It is not necessary to pull a Party Lever in order to vole a split ticket. "3. It would seem fair to the voters that instructions as to how to vote a split ticket should be given for those who wish to completely ignore the Party Lever. "4. The over all instructions are certainly calculated to favor the party in power.

We object to this as being unfair to the voter and certainly unfair to the candidate who appears as a minority party candidate. "5. The sample ballots instruct the voter to pull the lever of his party. This is not in accordance with the Act of Assembly. This section gives the voter the opportun.

ity to vote a straight ticket by pulling the lever of the political party or political body of his choice and not necessarily the lever of his registered party. This is very vital and important "6. While we realize it is difficult to please everyone, we fee these instructions border on being a fraud on the voters. On the positive side, might we suggest that the instructions to the voters be threefold: 1. Directions for voting a straight party ticket.

2. Directions for voting a split ticket. 3. Directions for voting a split ticket after a straight party lever has been pulled." The County Democratic leader stated, "Because of the urgency of this matter, we request an immediate answer In writing." He concluded with a threat to ask the court to impound all sample ballots when the polls open Tuesday morn ing and "injunctive relief" if. necessary.

Mr. Dickinson, adding to his comment, said "There is such a thing as election ethics. This instruction has been on the ballot for years. Further, election workers are always available for personal instruction or advice on split thket voting. Apparently this is but a localized situation to smokescreen the candidates." KAIDC Interest Checks in Mail Checks for interest on loans to KAIDC for establishment of Project 1 now the Affailiated Industriesare in the mails today.

Samuel A. Manno, KAIDC secretary, said the checks are the fourth interest payment on the initial pro jeet which launched the new industry drive that has received nation, wide attention for its successes. Affiliated Industries took over the Project 1 package via KAIDC from Bern Kane, involving the former Holgate IIo. 1 buildings. The new industry, manufacturing store fixtures and architectural wood work, has advanced steadily In its first year in Kane with employment now in excess of 100.

irinr in rmuiiiirn (11 rflS rflW rS 111 I IV 111 I I 1 I I III I lllllll II II LOST 11 PERSON IN IND. BLAST INDIANAPOLIS JP) Many people went in family groups to the Holiday on Ice Revue at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Col seum Thursday night, and at least 18 families lost more than one member in the explosion that killed 64 persons. One body remained unidentified today. Four members" of the Staten family died, and a fifth remained in critical condition in Marion County General Hospital. Killed in the blast were Dr.

Jesse E. Staten, 50, a General Motors Corp. plant physician ih Indian apolis his wife, Mary, 45; and his mother, Mrs. Lena Staten, 72, Greencastle, Ind. The couple's son, David, 14, died Friday night.

Ten year old Barbara Staten was injured critically, and John Staten, 15, the couple's eldest child, also was injured. A family of eight came from Kokomo to see the ice show, and three of them were killed. They were Mrs. Margaret Worland, 79, and her granddaughters, Ann Margaret Worland, 15, and Susan Worland, 14. Two other grandchildren and the children's mother, Mrs.

Irene Wor 'land, were injured. Coliseum Closed State police ordered the Coliseum locked until Mcnday while the work of removing debris continued. Prosecutor Noble R. Pearcy called for an investigation by the Marion County grand jury to determine whether the tragedy was caused by "crimes of commission or omission." Investigations were being conducted by the city police and fire departments, state police, the sheriff's office, the state fire marshal, the state administrative building council and the coroner. UP TO 3 INCHES OF SNOW HERE It's a beautiful winter day in Kane today.

Approximately three inches of wet snow has fallen with moderate temperatures resulting in slushing on streets and highways. Kane merchants, loaded with winter equipment and wearables, smiled and shoveled snow. Even a toboggan appeared in a sidewalk display. One young shoveler said, "1 don't know whether to shovel or throw this snow." The snow completely eliminated the forest fire hazard and many logging and other woods jobs delayed by fire threat were moving. The wet coating of snow before a freeze up was welcomed in all rurai areas.

Had the ground frozen, the thaw water would have run off instead of being absorbed to provide future relief from dry wells and springs. Traffic was moving normally, but cautiously, with visibility limited as a result of the steady snow. And now that the geese in large flocks have gone south, Hilltop residents await the "Indian Summer," the stretch of beautiful weather which normally (with exceptions) follows the first heavy snowfall. Today's snow in Kane apparently is "localized." Reports from Warren' and Smpthport indicate but a "slight trace of snow." S. AFRICA EXECUTIONS PRETORIA, South Africa UP) Three Africans were hanged Friday, the first execution on sabotage charges under South Africa's stringent new security laws.

The three were sentenced to death after being convicted in connection with rioting in Cape Province a year ago in which five Africans and two whites were killed. THAN into other areas in our field. When we receive the new electric furnace (at the former Stackpole 1 plant), have it installed and in operation, we will move the present" equipment so that production can continue without interruption. Business is good. We have the customers and contacts for the expanded production.

I believe we shall show good progress in 1964." The industry was established by Melvin L. who during World War II operated the Smith Laboratories in Kane. xMr. Marshall acquired the company three years ago and with it Jack Launtz, long experienced in the field, who has been with the firm as executive vice president and general manager. When negotiations for the new industrial location were completed this week, Mr.

Launtz voiced similar happiness with Kane and an enthused estimate of the future of the industry here. When re entry of the industry into Kane became a possibility, the KAIDC met a problem beyond its scope of functioning a financing of machinery and equipment to get the industry underway. The KAIDC, limited to real estate only, sent its Minute Men members into action as individuals with resultant loans secured throuph the Warren National Bank. The loans were paid in full three years ago. When current negotiations for expansion began through KAIDC, the Pennsylvania Department of Commerce and Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority gave fullest cooperation and encouragement in the project, which was being expedited when Mr.

Marshall decided to make immediate action possible through a private transaction. John A. Scheppner, of Erie, representative of the Commerce Department's Industrial Development Bureau, was in Kane this week conferring with KAIDC President Hetznecker. Mr. Scheppner extended congratulations to Houston Electronics and to Kane on their mutual good fortune.

EIGHTY FIVE ITTEID Ail An inspiring union World Community Day service was held Friday evening in local First Baptist Church with approximately 85 worn en in attendance. Mrs. Inez Burdick, president of the local council, extended a welcome, after which a liturgy type program was presented by Mrs. Ann Heckman, Mrs. Arlene Heath and Mrs.

Dolly Humphrey. Mrs. Shirley Cecehetti was soloist for the evening, accompanied by Mrs. Janet Brush on the organ. An informative film on the United Nations' work entitled "Nation Building, a Channel to Peace," was shown.

A total of $74 was collected to aid underdeveloped nations and peoples. Seventy two friendship packets were collected from local church congregations to be sent overseas. Ushers for the worship service were Mrs. Delia Anderson, Mrs. Shirley Mount, Mrs.

Elizabeth Coleman and Mrs. Eleanor Cornelius. Refreshments were served following the service in Fellowship Hall of the church from a beautifully decorated table with Mrs. Orpha Wagner pouring. The kitchen committee included Mrs.

Wagner, Mrs. Rita Szymanski and Mrs. Ag jies Ross. BE IN HUE NEXT TUESDAY Twenty four pints of Type positive blood, needed for an open heart operation, will be collected here next Tuesday, Nov. 5.

The collection of the special type blood will be made along with all other types from regular donors, as well as Yrom new donors who may wish to donate blood during the six hour Bloodmobile visit. "As the visit comes on Election Day, many persons will be out to vote and it is an opportune time to drop in at First Methodist Church and give a pint of blood," local blood chairman Maurice Donovan said today. The operation will be set up at the church from noon until six p. as usual, and walkins will be welcome at any time during the period. Last year patienls from this area used 387 pints of blood in local and other hospitals, Mr.

Donovan said. It required over 700 pints of blood to maintain a constant supply on hand at the hospital here to provide against any emergency. Only 505 pints of blood were collected here during the 12 month period, 94.3 per cent of the quota assigned the local chapter. Mr. Do.iovan added: "The need for blood continues month after month.

New donors are urgently needed on each visit to replace those unable to give because of age or recent illness. A quota of 100 pints has been set for this visit." MILS. NIIU SLKGEBY SANTA MONICA, Calif. UP) Mrs. Ngo Dinh Nhu secretly underwent plastic surgery to remove eye wrinkles Thursday in Beverly Hills Doctors Hospital, the Evening Outlook said.

ACCUSED SPIES LEAVE NEW YORK UP) Three members of the Soviet Union's U.N. delegation accused of spying against the United States left by plane Friday night for Stockholm en route to the U.S.S.R..