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The Daily Advertiser from Lafayette, Louisiana • 2

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Inn of 34 231 301 4 34. 3378 I Contribution Presented To Local Red Cross Presented Cross Campaign Platform Approved MIAMI BEACH. Fla. (AP) Here, in brief, are the major decisions made Tuesday night and today by the Democratic National Convention in approving the party's 1972 campaign platform. -Accepted in general the stands proposed by the likely presidential candidate, George McGovern, by calling for immediate withdrawal of American troops from Vietnam, closing of tax loopholes, replacing the welfare system with income grants and recognition of busing as one means of achieving quality education, -Rejected pleas by Alabama Gov.

George C. Wallace and others for an antibusing plank. -Rejected proposals favoring more liberal abortion policies, nondiscrimination against homosexuals, a constitutional amendment allowing prayer in public schools and authority for states to impose the death penalty, -Rejected planks for a ally guaranteed $6,500 yearly income for a family of four, a rollback of rents and a government takeover and repair of substandard, housing. calling Also. de- repeal of the income tax code to be replaced by lower rates and personal credits but allowing no deductions.

Onebane Heads (Continued From Page 1) weg, all of Lafayette, Also, Mrs. J. Wesley Steen of Abbeville. Donald Delcambre of New Iberia, and Mrs. Ernest Yongue of Breaux Bridge.

Dr. Clyde Rougeou and Dr. Ray Authement serve as trustees, Dr. Herbert Hamilton serves as faculty liaison. and William T.

Bass. Albert Zock. and Sid Ory serve as alumni liaison officers. M. L.

Moore Jr. is the executive director. OSS H. Edwin McGlasson, President of the Lafayette Parish United Givers Fund announced today the contribution of $1,807.00 to the American Red Cross towards its $3.614.00 emergency disaster campaign goal. "These funds will be used to provide disaster assistance to the vietims of the Rapid City, and East Coast stated McGlasson.

Presentation of the funds were made to Richard Chappuis Chairman the Lafayette Parish Red Cross Chanter, by former Mavor Rayburn Bertrand, who has been appointed the 1972-73 United Morning Trading NEW YORK (AP) Here are the 10 a.m. prices for selected stocks on the New York Stock Exchange. High Low Last Am Air 331 3012 Am Can Met CIl 2912 Am Mot Am 4134 Babcock 28 4 2814 Best Fds 711 457 Bell How Beth Steel 281 28 Boeing 23 21 Celanese 45 Ohio 4712 4712 Chrysier 297 Ches 297 Coca Cola 136 136 Colg Palm 5412 Comw Ed 337 3344 Com Sat 9274 Du Pont 16519 164 1651 Air 13418 East Kod 1347 tra Op 34 Firestone 221 Fla 3118 Ford Mot 6312 631 For McK 227. 227 22 Gen Milis 521 52 521 Gen Mtrs 74 737s 74 Gen Tel El 27 2614 271 Ga Pacific 25 391 Goodrich 25 25. Goodyear Herc Inc 6412 64 2 6412 Hol 523 527.

9244 Honeywell 1501 15014 15014 Int Bus Mch 398 398 Int Harv Paper 35 33 321, Kendall 66 66 Kaiser 197. 1978 197 Ligg My 63 a 63 Lockh Air 1098 Masonite 6312 Mead CP 16 16 Min 801z Mobil Oil 571 Monsan Givers Fund Campaign Chairman. During the presentation Bertrand stated that "meeting the needs of victims of of disaster is a significant part of our community and commended the Red Cross for its continuing assistance. Head Force This fall, Bertrand will head up a volunteer force of business leaders to raise a campaign goal of $260,650. These funds will help finance the programs and services of 23 health, welfare and character building agencies needed in Lafayette Parish.

American Red Cross." noted Chappuis, launched a ten emergency disaster campaign million a dollar ($10,000,000) after its entire disaster fund and reserve had been He added "The Rapid City and East Coast floods came at a time when disaster funds were expended on the floods and other disasters in Texas, Kentucky, Buffalo Creek, West Virginia, North Carolina, and Louisiana to name a few. New estimates indicate. however, in excess of fifteen million dollars will be expended in the recovery operation of more than 50,000 families." Mr. Chappuis further noted that severity of the disaster has necessitated Red Cross to continue operating over 100 shelters for the flood victims." Asked For Support Bertrand. in his remarks.

called upon the citizens of Lafayette Parish to pledge total support of the United Givers Fund through fair share giving. 50 doing. every citizen of Lafayette Parish will be assured of the needed services provided by the partnership agencies. Agencies to be supported in 1973 by funds raised this fall include the American Red Cross, American Social Health Association, Bayou Girl Scout Council. Boys' Clubs of America, Catholic Social Service, Council on Social Work Education, Evangeline Area Boy Scouts, Evangeline Area Guidance Center, Lafayette Area Safety Council, PRESENTATION OF FUNDS Former Mayor J.

Ray Bertrand, newly appointed 1972-73 United Givers Fund burn chairman, presents a contribution to campaign Richard Chairman of the Lafayette Red Cross Chapter. The puis funds will be used to provide disaster assistance to the vietims of the Rapid City, and East Coast floods, HARDHAT AGAINST BRIGHT LIGHT Don Perry, a construction worker and Dedelegate from Brockton, the shade of his hardhat a few before adjournment of the convent- ion's longest session Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. The session was in its ele. hour when the photo was made and adjourned at 6:22 a.m.. U.S.

record of sorts. (AP Wirephoto) Local And Area Deaths HENDERSON Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow in Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church for Alexson Wiltz 66, who died at 12:05 HERMAN C. CLAUSE Clause Announces Candidacy Alexson Wiltz Jr. Herman C.

Clause, local attorney, announces his candidacy for School Board Member for the six year term of District Division 1, which comprises all of old Ward old Wara 3, Pets. 11, 12 and 25 and old Ward 1, Pets. 3 4. The Lafayette Parish School Board has reapportioned the parish into seven districts, with each district having two representatives each. District will encompass all persons who vote at Carencro Elementary, Acadian Elementary, Union Hall, Evangeline Fire Station, Doc Bonin Power Plant and Lester Hebert Store.

Carencro Native Hunters Association. 'Aware Of Need' "As the father of Clause is a native of Carencro, the son of Stanley J. Clause and Gertrude Meche Clause. He is the brother of Dr. James L.

Clause of Carencro, and Cecile Elizabeth Clause, student at Carencro High School. A student in the public school system of Lafayette Parish, he graduated from Carencro High School as Valedictorian in 1960. He attended USL as recipient of a USL academic scholarship and received a bachelor of arts with highest distinction degree in 1964. Continuing education in his chosen profession, he attended Tulane University school of law as recipient of the Tulane Regional Scholarship and received a Doctor of Laws Degree in 1966. Clause has been actively engaged in the private practice of law in Lafayette since his admission to the Bar in September, 1966.

Clause is actively engaged in civic, social and religious activities which involve all segments of the community. Some of the organizations with which he is affiliated are the Carencro Civic Club, of which he is a Charter Member: Lions Club; the Lafayette Parish Bar Association; the Louisiana State Bar Association, having served as elected member of the House of Delegates from 1970 to 1972; American Association; American Judicature Society; Lafayette Parish Indigent Defender, Program; Fraternity, Phi Alpha two national honor societies: Louisiana Wildlife Federation; Woodmen; Parish Youth Baseball Program; and is presently serving as President Lafayette Parish Quail three children, one of whom is school age, requiring special education which is not presently available in the schools District I am especially aware of the need for the continued expansion provement of the education facilities of this parish. I firmly believe that each and every one of our children is entitled the tools and skills necessary for a well rounded education. "I cherish the education and training the public schools this parish have provided to me and will endeavor to do whatever possible to see that our school system grows to meet the demands of our changing times. 'Continued Improvement' I educational, believe that my background and professional and business ex- McGovern To Offer Post To Kennedy, Aides Indicate (Continued From Page 1) a.m.

this morning in Lafayette General Hospital. Bernard Cemetery in Burial will be in breast, Bridge. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Ferdie Guidry of Breaux Bridge, Mrs. Fernest Benoit of Henderson and Mrs.

Alton Latiolais of Port Arthur, three brothers, Jules and Odie Wiltz, both of Henderson and Obey Wiltz of Baton Rouge; three sisters, Mrs. Louis LeGrand. Mrs. John Patin and Mrs. Edwin Brasseaux, all of Henderson: eight grandchildren great grandchild.

Pallbearers will be, Ferdie Guidry, Fernest Benoit, Alton Latiolais, Kenneth Guidry, Darrell Latiolais and Leroy Guidry. Honorary pallbearers will be Edwin Brasseaux, Louis Dale Benoit, Jules, Odie and Obey Wiltz. He was a member of the Holy Name Society and a member of the Henderson Voluntary Fire Department. A rosary will be recited at p.m. tonight in the Pellerin Funeral Home of Henderson.

Ricard C. Bourque Funeral services are incomplete but will be held in the Delhomme Funeral Home Chapel for Richard Bourque, 91. who died at 11:45 p.m. yesterday in the Guest House in Baton Rouge where he had been residing since 1968, moving there from Lafayette. will be in the Lafayette Protestant Cemetery.

Survivors include one Hugh Bourque of Baton Rouge: one daughter, Mrs. Mary Ruth of Littleton. five brothers, Ulgere Bourque of Lafayette, Romain, Llewelyn, Alphae and Galbert Bourque, all of Milton; one sister. Mrs. Elodie Broussard Milton; four grandchildren and one great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Katherine Cook and o.le son, Roland Bourque. A native of Lafayette, he was a member of the first class of the University of Southwessern Louisiana. He was associated with the Youngsville Sugar Company for 50 years and the insurance business for over 60 years with Bourque and Bernard Insurance Company. The family, requests, that visiting hours be until 10 p.m. tonight and frm 7 a.m.

until time for the service tomorrow. Tank-Led Forces (Continued From Page 1) 547. the main infiltration road toward Hue from the west. Official reports said 28 enemy soldiers were killed in the fighting around Checkmate, and that government infantrymen found bodies of 55 North Vietnamese killed earlier by air strikes two miles south of the outpost. Their own losses were given as two killed and five wounded.

In the fighting around Quang Tri, North Vietnamese seized the initiative in one battle. The North Vietnamese launched one counterattack just before dawn today and seized hilltop positions from South Vietnamese paratroopers to the southwest. Associated Press correspondent Dennis Neeld reported from the front. The paratroopers then called in U.S. air strikes on their attackers.

Pounded By Fire Neeld said several battalions of South Vietnamese paratroopers on the edges of Quang Tri City were being pounded by long-range North Vietnamese artillery fire. perience will permit me to contribute to the continued improvement of our school system, thereby improving the quality of the education which our children receive. Although have spent approximately two thirds of my life obtaining my education, I recognize the need this parish for expanded facilities in the field of vocational and technical education and training, in order to prepare our students who do not plan to attend college. "As a practicing lawyer, I have been in constant contact with people and their problems and I believe that this experience will be an invaluable aid in attempting to the problems which confront the school board in an efficient and business like He is married to the former Cathleen Begnaud of Scott. to eliminate segregation and improve educational quality, Lengthy, roll-call votes beat back proposals to establish a $6,500 guaranteed income for a Lafayette Charity Hospital Guild, Lafayette Day Nursery, Inc.

Lafayette Parish Council on Aging. Lafayette Youth Council, Louisiana Association for Mental Health. National Assembly on Social Policy Development, National Council on Alcoholism, Salvation Army, Southwest Education and Referral Center, Southwest Rehabilitation Center. Travelers Aid Lair Association of America, United Seamen's Service, United Service Organization, and the United Givers Fund. such a luxurious way to save Sears 4 sale wwwwwwww.

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school prayers constitutional amendment barring busing, despite a plea by Alabama Gov. George C. Wallace. Emily is a Latin name which means "industrious." Mrs. Alex Comeaux Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m.

tomorrow in St. Paul's Catholic Church for Mrs. Alex Comeaux, 53, the former Yola Size, who died at 6 a.m. yesterday in her home. Burial will be in St.

John's Cemetery. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Dayton Kirby. Survivors include her husband of Lafayette; three daughters, Mrs. Dolores Thibodeaux of New Orleans, Mrs.

Shirley Bond of Chicago. 111. and Mrs. Luciana St. Julien of Lafayette; two sons, A1C Dolton Comeaux of Mexico and SSG Amos H.

Comeaux of Fort Polk: two sisters, Mrs. Linda Jones of Lafayette and Mrs. Benana Augustine of Port Arthur, one brother, Loyde Size of 10 grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Dalton Comeaux. Herman Comeaux, Lee Thibodeaux, Lumus St.

Julien Warren Taylor and Evin Comeaux. A rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. tonight in the H.G. Raphael Funeral Home. Many (Continued From Page 1) North Carolina Gov.

Terry San- 10 Favor He said, at the same time, that 10 favored Humphrey. As the nomination session approached, there was increasing speculation that three or four black delegates were considering a shift to U.S. Rep. Shirley Chisholm, the black New York congresswoman. One black delegate indicated privately that should the nomination go to a second ballot, McGovern would all but eight or 10 of the state's votes.

Edwards left town in a hurry after telling delegates he had pressing business in Baton Rouge. Governor Displeased The governor, who has opposed McGovern's bid for the party's nomination, was noticeably displeased early Tuesday when the convention voted to extend the South Dakotan all of California's 271 delegates. obvious it pretty well cut and Edwards said of McGovern's bid for the top spot on the Democratic ticket. Edwards was asked by a reporter if would support whothe party nominates in the general election. Spassky (Continued From Page 1) termed Fischer's move "a rare miscalculation by the American genius." He said it gave Spassky good prospects for a win.

'Doubtful' Svetozar Gligoric, the Yugoslav grandmaster present at the tournament, said, "It is doubtful whether black can save a araw." Spassky, who had the first move, playing the white pieces, Fischer the black. Fischer has played Spassky five in the past, losing all three times he played the black pieces and getting draws both times he played the whites and had the advantage of the first move. Bu: London bookies have made the 29 year-old American the favorite over the 35-year-old Russian in the 24-game championship. A draw counts half a point a win a point, To dethrone Spassky, Fischer needs points while the Russian can retain his crown with 12 points. SAVE Sears 705 Back SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.

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