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The News from Paterson, New Jersey • 15

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Paterson, New Jersey
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Today North Jersey -w cr lw-' Wayne Cops Arrest Three for Driig Sale said Weinmann who was in charge of the investigation. Mrs. Mitnick was arrested at her home and Esa was arrested at The Cut Above, a hair salon, where be works. The 14 year old girl, a ninth-'grader at Wayne Hills High, was arrested at school. A tenth-grade student at Wayne Hills High School said he knew the daughter slightly but that he was "totally indifferent" to the arrest "It happens all the time," he said.

"Why should I be interested. After all, so long as I keep my head on straight, what do I care." Mrs. Mitnick was released on $8300 bail and Esa was released on $3000 bail. The 14-year-old girl was released in the custody' of her By Michael Sherman News SUA Writer WAYNE Police arrested a mother and her 14-year-old daughter Friday on charges of selling marijuana and cocaine at their home on 41 Marlton Drive. The mother, Mrs.

Judith Mitnick, was also charged with contributing to the deliquency of minors and maintaining her home, where the alleged sales took place, as a common nuisance. Also charged with the sale of marijuana and cocaine and contributing to the deliquency of minors was John Esa of 7 King Court. Several sales by Esa and the Mitnicks to an undercover state police officer of a total of five to six ounces of marijuana and less than a gram of cocaine formed the basis for the arrests. The last sale to the undercover agent took place about a month ago, police said. Police could not estimate how large an operation was being run from the Mitnickhouse.

"We feel it was sizable," said Police Det. Sgt. Roland Weinmann. "Our surveillance indicated that a lot of young people frequented the house to make purchases." Mrs. Mitnick is currently facing a charge of possession of one pound of marijuana stemming from an arrest at her home on October 13.

"These latest arrests were part of the ongoing investigation of Mrs. Mitnick from information we obtained off the streets," said Weinmann. "The undercover operation lasted for a period of abou three months," Outburst Disrupts Is Near Halloween Are You judge and Galluccio came during the testimony of Detective John Rafferty of the Paterson Police Department, who headed the investigation into the doctor's murder. Rafferty testified that the department received the anonymous call on June 8, but nothing was done about it. Galluccio then rushed toward the witness stand and shouted, "You received a telephone call and two names and did nothing about it? Judge Marchese responded in anger, then excused the 14 member jury and reprimanded the attorney in their absence.

Galluccio contended that Rafferty opened the PATERSON The trial of one of three men charged with the murder of Dr. David Doktor Friday saw Defense Attorney Adolph Galluccio and County Court Judge William Marchese at odds over comments made by the attorney. In the absence of the jury, Judge Marchese informed Galluccio that he would be able to show the jury that police received an anonymous phone call about the murder last May 27, but prohibited the defense from making any reference to the fact that two names of persons not indicted for the murder were mentioned to the police. The shouting match between the Halloween is just around the corner and Goftte Brook Farms in Ridgewood is ready with its unique display of creative pumpkin paintings. Young Walter Feasenmeyer, right, enjoys a ride on a cleverly costumed rocking horse while a spooky scarecrow, above, greets visitors to the farm.

News Photos by Lou Tumo ELECTION PREVIEW Haledon, North Haledon Character Is The Issue Preserving Community ByGusLevendusky News Staff Writer The Republican incumbents feel that "maintaining community identity," is the major campaign issue in Haledon. Councilmen Michael Garofalo and Edward Whalen said the election would decide whether Haledon will be turned into a satellite of Paterson. The incumbents charged that the borough Democratic leadership "has been kidnapped by a Paterson based politician, Sam Sibilio." They said he is schooled in the Paterson brand of politics, moved into the borough two years ago, "and soon after, with the help of Paterson political bosses, forced the Democrat leader out and took over." die community by preventing over-density and overcrowding. The incumbents said it was their responsibilty as elected officials to prevent exploitation by land speculators. They said that they will continue tih resist attempts to change the character of the community stating "our approach to the responsibilities of government in North Haledon may be quite different from our opponent, who is a builder, developer and land speculator." The councilmen said that from a developer's point of view, a piece of land represents potential profits, through its development and the businessman tries to put as many units on the land as possible.

They noted that there have been problems and in particular "the garbage collection service has been very unsatisfactory." They said the Trial door to the two names by his testimony, but Judge Marchese noted it was a direct violation of his order, adding that Galluccio came close to being held in contempt of court. On Monday, the state's main witness, David Wilson, will be called to the stand by Assistant Prosecutor Bruno Mongiardo to testify that the defendant, Lawrence Simmons of Paterson, participated in the beating of the doctor during the robbery attempt. Wilson, who was also indicted for the murder, turned state's evidence and was given immunity from prosecution. ship with Congressional leaders for better awareness of the availability of federal funds for North Haledon. The candidate called for an end "to power brokering and the arrogant misuse of political office." His stands include open and responsive government, efficiency and economy in all borough operations, relief and recognition for senior citizens, ethical standards of behavior by all elected and appointed officials, closer scrutiny of all borough services, truth and accountability by the governing bodies, further enhancement of recreational programs and compassionate approach to problems of all residents.

Pellosie said, "It is time we had a wide-awake council contender willing to face up to the tough problems and find fresh new answers." By Doc Goldstein awards, including a couple of coveted "Emmys." BRADLEY IN BURDICK'S CORNER: Former New York Knicks basketball ace Bill Bradley, a fella who has political aspirations to bat(if pardon the expression) for Fair Lawn's Chris Burdick's assembly campaign bid on Sunday. Dollar Bill will be at 373 Hillcrest join Burdick in talking to potential voters. NOTES FROM MY LITTLE RED BOOK: "Consumers Guide to Insurance" will be the topic Tuesday night at 8 when David S.Zeemont, a local insurance at the Maurice M.Pine Free Public be speaking in the library's meeting he will cover such areas as" the types of coverage available, what an individual should have to meet his particular circumstances.how to evaluate his his insurance needs in light of available policies, and other aspects of the Ready? The councilmen charged that four weeks ago Sibilio "dumped" the long time resident council candidate, who had been elected by the Democrat rank and file in the primary and replaced him with Al Scala from Elmwood Park, "who moved to Haledon six months ago." They said that traditionally both Haledon political parties offered candidates who have been longtime residents and know the community. "Suddenly outside forces are attempting to take control of Haledon's council and the assumption seems to be that there are no qualified Haledon residents competent to run government, the candidates charge." The incumbents said they were proud of their past record of achievement. They pointed to "reduction in local tax rate even while county and school taxes have will scrutinize the CBM's findings and once the results are approved, they'll be forwarded to the Bergen County Board of Taxation.McKenna was one of the participants in the panel discussion.

Folks in the audience were heartened at one observation made by Farrow. He said that his company will be happy to sit down with homeowners to discuss the results of appraisals made on their properties. Like the man said, "ycu will have ample time to see us." A COLLEAGUE SAYS 'SO LONG' Jack local chap who put in a 31-year hitch with the advertising department of The packing his duffle bags helmet liners and combat boots and is heading for Carolina, where establish residence. A Purple Heart veteran of the famous First Division of the U.S.Marine has to be one of the best known figures in Bergen and Passaic County veteran circles.He served two terms as commandant of the Passaic County THE GOLDMINE: Taxing News and a Fond Farewell gone up;" the road improvement program now in progress and the low crime rate. The pair said they have the experience to continue bringing progress to the borough and the determination to keep Haledon "out of the hands of Paterson politicians." Garofalo and Whalen said, "In our opinion, the most important issue in this campaign is whether Haledon in the next few years will be able to maintain its own community identitx." They are being opposed by Karl Schoepke and Al Scala.

The Democrats have not issued any campaign statement as requested for this pre election column. In neighboring North Haledon, Republican Councilmen Frank S. Canete and Roy Lampe are seeking reelection pledged to resist attempts to change the character of Detachment of the Marine Corps League; was Grand Marshal of the Memorial Day parade; served as president of the Paterson Veterans Council and was president of the Passaic County Shrine Club. Jack had also been one of the hardest working members of the Board of Directors of the Lou Cos-tello and Sinners, and very if ever, missed one of the roasts cooked up by the organization. In 31 years on the advertising MacDonald made a host of friends.He should have little difficulty making new ones in Dixie land where be near his daughter.Joanne Killough and his son, John and family.

ON MATTERS A brand new series labeled "Film or adventures in the seventh art if you off the launching board Wednesday night, Nov A at the Maurice M.Pine Public Ubranr.Mrs.Margaret Roth, of Glen Rpck, series coordinator, says that the public will have an opportunity to learn about films as well problem would be resolved very shortly since the contract will expire in January abd "we are looking into the possibility of having our borough handle its own garbage and refuse collection." Ric! rd R. Pellosie, the lone Democratic council candidate, in his platform intends to bring an efficient and stable government to the borough. Pellosie's proposals call for: stabilizing the tax rate while demanding more services to the community through improved productivity; finding ways to provide some kind of financial relief for senior citizens develop and implement a Policy and Procedures Manual for all departments and boards to assure an orderly, efficient and productive means of conducting municipal affairs; and attempting to establish a closer liaison relation the Deborah Hospital in be staging a walk-a-thon and right now they're in need of sponsors.The young people will walk up to 10 miles at a guaranteed rate of 20 cents a mile.Ruth Maize English teacher at T.J. who is coordinating the event, can be contacted Sunday at 9:30 a.m. at the school by potential sponsors.

The youngsters will start their walking stint at 10. BY WROTE IT: Did you watch NBC's television screening of "The Night They Took Miss yarn about terrorists who hijack a planeload" of beauty pageant contestants? Well, if you did, be advised that the story was both written and produced by a former Fair Lawn fella George Lefferts. 4 This is the same George Lefferts who quite a few moons ago served as editor of the Eastside High School publication "The Criterion." George is a veteran hand at television script writing and producing and has racked a number of So they conducted a panel discussion on "It's Your Business" at the Maurice M.Pine library and the good burgers in attendance learned one salient fact among many others: by Jan. 15 or be told the value placed on their property by CBM; the firm handling the revaluation program for the borough.Most of those attending the panel session appeared to be members of the senior citizens fraternity.Bruce Farrow, a spokesman for the CBM, Inc.outfit,-stressed that it is not the intention of the program to raise taxes but "to equalize the tax burden amongst the community's property owners." According to Farrow.there's a real good chance that a homeowner's tax will decrease.He based this on the fact that there's been a great amount of commercial and industrial buildup in the borough since the last revaluation was carried out in 1961. TaX Assessor Ed McKenna(he also sits as a school board trustee) as increasing their enjoyment of matters celluloid.

Principal guest at the inaugural program is Prof.Michael Esposito, chairman of the Department of Speech and Theatre at Bergen County Community College.He'll discuss the history of film art, with particular attention to "An Occurence at Owl Creek Bridge." Mrs.Roth,who will also serve as moderator for the an English.speech and drama teacher who is currently completing an M.A. degree in film studies at Columbia University. She is married to Dr.David Roth, a man whose chief claim to fame is not only his medical ability but the fact that he remembers Elmo Lincoln playing "Tarzan" and such past movie luminaries as Alfalfa Sweitz-er, Marsha Mae Jones, Bonita Turpin, Harry Lang-don and the ever popular Andy T.J. YOUNGSTERS TO 75 students at Thomas Jefferson Junior High School will hit the road Sunday for the benefit of.

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