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The Daily Advertiser from Lafayette, Louisiana • 1

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I WEATHER FINAL INDEX Buildari Pnj Pf 1 Acadian Pag 13 Editorial Pagai 14, IS Woman Faaturai Pag J1-35 Entrtinmnt Pagt 40-4 Sportt Pgt 45 50 Cltifid Pgt 55J tmbm, Ahmxli Lafayarta and vicinity: Partly cloudy and warm through Sunday with a chanc of afttrnoon Ihundarthowort. High today near M. Low tonight about 75. (Othar Waathar, Pag Two) 59th Year, No. 81 LAFAYETTE, SUNDAY, JULY 16, 1972 Single Copy 25c 9ri CATHOLICS FLEE AMID NEW IRISH VIOLENCE 'i -4r 'jHaLgaHV 'I Kennedy Five Are Killed In New Battles BELFAST, Northern Ireland Kidnap Plot Seen ATHENS, Greece (AP) -The government announced on Saturday the arrest of eight Greeks who it claimed planned to kidnaD John F.

Kennedy 4 on of Jacqueline Onassis who lives part of the time on a Greek island. to escape the latest lister violence The evacuation was organized hy politicians who have closp links with the Provisional Irish Repuh'ican Army, fighting to merge mainly Protestant Northern Ireland with predominantly Catholic Ireland. Planning Sweeps The departure brought charges from Protestants that the IRA would be organizing a weekend push against the Brit-ish army. Catholics, hy contrast, contended that Ihe Brit-ish were planning sweep) through Catholic areas which had become IRA strongholds. One of the dead soldiers Wil a bomb disposal expert killed as he sought to defuse a milk churn packed with explosives on a country near the border with Ireland.

(AP) Roman Catholics streamed out of this battered rspital Saturday as an upsurge in Northern Ireland violence claimed five more lives. The latest victim was a Bell 1st imhreman. who died in a hail of bullets that riddled his patrol car in Ihe Antrim Road area. Two soldiers and two supposed gunmen were killed earlier. Dath Toll 440 Northern Ireland's three -year toll now stands at 440 dead, of whom 232 perished this year.

More than 1.000 women awl children were reported to have fled Catholic areas of Belfast on Saturday, taking trains for the Irish republic An estimated 5.000 refugees have moved south The government also announced that security police had arrested four West Ger CHESS: FINNISH STYLE As the world chess championship races on in Reykjavik, chess zealots around the world try their lurk, as ten-year-old Vesa Ahlquist does in a Helsinki. Finland park. Chess is played as an outdoor sport during Finnish summers with modern-design pieces weighing eight pounds The game can he played as late as 3 a.m. during this northern country's lengthy summer days. Man at right is shirtless because of a record breaking heatwave.

(AP Wirephoto) mans, including a young worn-IB, on charges of planning bombings, kidnaping and assassinations in Greece. The government announcement said that the eight Greeks had patterned themselves after the Tupamaro urban guerrilla organization in Uruguay and, lake Mrs. Tlmberlake, who died last Tues day. helped launch Ntxons' political career by helping finance law school. (AP Wire photo) FOLLOWING SERVICES President Nixon talks with Dr.

Konneth Miller. Minister of the First United Methodist church of Riverside, following funeral services for his aunt Mrs. Edith Milhous Timber- Dr. Ben Kaplan Dead At Age 66 that they sought to overthrow Greece's military-backed re gime. The announcement described the eight as being members of an organization called "New Left." They range in age from 23 to 45.

They had planned to kidnap ambassadors, bankers, and such people as noted Greek-American businessman Tom Pappas and young Kennedy, the government said. CASUALTIES HEAVY Quang Tri Bomb Target psychological novel. "The Land In He was the author of the chapter "Jews and Social Equality'' in the hook, "Meet the American Jew." He (Continued On Page 2. Col. New Secret Talks Said Possibility Dr.

Ben Kaplan. Godcha-ux Honor Professor of Sociology at USL. where he taught 32 years, a lecturer and author of numerous books died at p.m. yesterday in Lafayette General Hospital. He was 66.

Funeral arrangements were incomplete at press tune. Born in Minsk, Russia in 1906, he came to the United States in 1915. SAIGON' B52 urday. dropping 1.500 tons of; Stratofortresses shattered bunk bombs in the Quang Tri areaj Baptists Expect 900 For Meet and about 1,000 tons on sus-petted enemy concentrations in ers and inflicted heavy casualties on North Vietnamese seven other ioulh Vietnamese; around the provincial capital of provinces. Dr.

Kap.an received his A and A. from Tulane and his Quang Tri, the U.S. Command! The North Vietnamese said Saturday. claimed a B52 bomber was shot It estimated the bombers down over North Vietnam Ph.D. from LSI" He also at Only Jesus" is the theme of tended the New York School of killed about 300 enemy in two Thursdav.

but there was nojthe Louisiana Missionary Social Work where he held a fellowship. He also attended the University of Colorado. He received many honors and massive raids. confirmation in Saienn No B52sBaptist sta1 Convention which A U. S.

Command commu- conlnmation in "WO." Lfcgi here today and ends nique said South Vietnamese nave been reported lost to a says convention paratroopers searching one B52 my fire, although at least one chairman the Rev. A. D. Teno strike area about eight miles has been damaged. of the Good Hope Baptist south of Quang Tri "found CO Raided Dikes ichurch.

destroyed enemy bunkers con- A dispatch from Hanoi hyj The convention will be held tainine approximated 250 ene- Tass. the Soviet news at Rev. Teno's church at private talks with Presidential adviser Henry Kissinger if Kissinger has "something new" to discuss. But Rogers said the United States is "prepared to have any kind of diplomatic activity" that holds out hope for peace. Rogers came to California to report to Nixon on the ll-nation world tour he completed on Wednesday.

He said he found in the countries he visited that Nixon is "regarded as the world leader in the cause for peace." W.thout Exception "Without exception," he continued, Nixon's programs are greeted with "warmth and enthusiasm" by foreign leaders. (Continued On Page Col. SAN CLEMENTE. Calif. (AP) Secretary of State Wil-liam P.

Rogers held open Saturday the possibility of new secret Vietnam peace talks and said "there are some slight nuances" in Hanoi's latest proposals that "give us some encouragement." Emerging from an hour-long meeting vvith President Nixon, Rogers fold newsmen on the lawn of Ihe Western White House that he did not want to raise premature hopes of progress toward ending the war. 'Something New' He would not comment directly on the statement Saturday by a cnief North Vietnamese negotiator. Le Due Tho. that he is ready to hold more served on many state and national committees ami was included in "Who's Who in "Who's Who in World Jewery," and Men of Science." Authored Books He wrote "The Eternal Stranger," "The Jew and His Family," "The Jew In America" and a social my dead and their equipment." asserted U.S. planes raided Three antiaircraft artillery dikes and dams in the North on pieces and two trucks were do- Thursday, killing or wounding Magnolia and 18th Sts.

Some 900 delegates are expected to attend the week long session which starts at 3 p.m. stroyed in the same area, the many peasants. today with a mass meeting command said. If accurate, the! On the northern front, mili- sponsored bv the Sundav School niimber killed would indicate tary sources said a South Viet- DR. BEN KAPLAN and the Baptist Training Union that a North Vietnamese battal- namese paratrooper battalion Conventions.

Main speaker for the afternoon program will be the Rev. Monroe Yearby of Grambling College. Annual Message The Rev. Dr. E.

Doyle ion was knocked out by the moved to within 700 yards strike. east of the Citadel in the heart Six Graves of Quang Tri. This was the The communique said gov- closest government troops had ernment marines found six come to the fallen provincial graves containing 48 enemy capital. bodies about two miles north- The sources reported the od- Outbreak Reported At Maryland Prison Billoups. president of the association, will deliver his annual message at 3 p.m.

Wednesday. Workshops will be conducted east of Quang Tri in an area hitjeration by 20,000 South Viet-by B.r2 strikes on Tuesday. (namese in Quang Tri Province The B52s flew more than 100 was to clear the enemv from McGovern Plans Vote Drive As Nixon Seeks Democrats rather than to! by the Department of Christian strikes acorss South Vietnam 1 around the city from noon Friday to noon Sat push into it. Education involving the Sunday i School, Baptist Training Union. JESSUP, Md.

(AP)-One building was abla.e and gunfire (Continued On Page 2, Col. 6) Astcrats through former Treasury and political commentators last WASHINGTON (AP) the lesions of Sen. George THE INSIDE NEWS Secretary B. Connally, a (January when he captured 37 lifelong Democrat. per cent tne vote jn the New Standing on the lawn in front hj Democratic presi- of Nixon's San Clemente, 1 mansion Friday night, Connally dential primary, said instead of supporting Sen.

Edmund S. Muskie nf McGovern he will try to rallv Maine, considered the front- New Trial Seen By Lawyer For Lt Calley McGovern laid plans for a massive voter registration drive, the Nixon administration laid out fee welcome mat for Democrats dissatisfied with their party's presidential ticket. THin firctc ei-rler nf hllcinocc in reported Saturday night an a disorder broke out at the Maryland House of Correction, state police said. Officials at University Hospital in Baltimore said five persons, all male, were admitted to the hospital with gunshot wounds received at the prison, about 15 miles away. There del County and State Police were dispatched lo the prison, located between Washington and Baltimore, troopers said.

"This is as bad as we've ever had," said one state trooper at nearby Waterloo barracks. Four ambulances were dispatched lo the scene and then ferried the injured to Univer-sity Hospital. The disorder was first reported about 9:30 p.m.. police said. Initial reports indicated the building set.

on fire was the prison administration building. Democrats behind the Presi-j ai OKLAHOMA CITY API- m-eHential aeni re election campaign. Iha lf th n.mns,: Meanwhile, Democrats of ev-Lrimary. expressed support for cry persuasion were saying The civilian lawyer for Lt. Wil-1 campaign is a nationwide effort liam L.

Galley said Saturday heto register new voters, esoecial-will seek a new trial for flallev the young, said Sen. Thomas McGovern had an uphill battle s(alo Frjday after was no indication if Ihe injured 1 were guards or inmates. Police units from Anne Arun- i convention. F. Eagleton, vice presidential nominee in a Kansas Citv because of the discovery of Good morning.

Today is Sunday, July 16. Check the inside pages of today's Advertiser for good reading. POLITICS MAY never be the same in the view of an alternate delegate from Lafayette who has just returned from the Democratic National Convention. Staff Reporter David Precht talked with Dr. John Fiero, and reports on page 5.

BIG JACK NICKLAUS lost his bid for golf's grand slam to Super Mex Lee Trevino. there was a full night of horse racing, and baseball action was heavy. Check the sports section for details. USL'S OPERA GUILD is in preparation for the presentation of "Hello Dolly" to Lafayette audiences. The Women's News Section has that information.

WEDNESDAY IS the last day for ambulance signups in Vermilion Parish and the decision will then be mads on what to do about service for that neighboring parish. This and other area news begins today on page 13. We re not under any illu sions that the battle is witness to the My Lai massacre I sneech Saturdav me Army claimed was missing; McGovern, the Democrats' McGovern himself remarked on ai mc unic ui me ucuiciuuit nrcsir entia crimen aver ru: rtlllV lit- il 1 1111 I original court-martial nis nasnmgion Jiome sauiruay. spending much of the day calling his Senate staff members and campaign aides. Saturday Evening Miami.

"But I have much the same feeling I had in New Hampshire at the beginning of the year it's an uphill effort "I think it has enough impact on the findings that the Court of Review may very reasonablv grant a new trial on it," George W. Latimer of Salt baeieton planned to arrive at hut I think we're Pnino tn en we're Lake City, Utah, told the Daily Washington Saturday evening, i over the top." UKianoman in a telephone in-1 Republicans issued their in- Wnrise Pnlltters "terview. vitation to disgruntled Demo-' McGovern surprised pollsters MAY NOT PLAY Next Move Is Fischers passky a 2-0 lead. Spasskv needs 12 points to retain the Fischer 12''2. Each game Js title REYKJAVIK.

Iceland (AP) Boris Spassky fished for salmon and Bobby Fischer kept his Sabbath Saturday as chess officials scrambled to save the world championship. After talks with officials of the International and Icelandic chess federations. Fischer's lawyer. Paul Marshal, announced the American challenger had withdrawn his objection to the presence of movie cameras in the playing hall "so long as thev don't blow his mind." Reconsider Decision Marshal also asked the officials to reconsider their decision to uphold the referee in declaring a forfeit because Fischer missed the second game rf the 24-game series Thursday. Fischer boycotted the session, saying the cameras distracted him.

Marsihal said new evidence was being prepared that might stave off cancellation of the match. He wouldn't say what the evidence was. Fischer's failure to turn up for his second encounter with the world champion gave won counts a point. A draw is half a point. Refusing To Play Fischer is refusing tn play game No.

3 Sunday unless th point the Russian gained by default is scratched from the score sheet The deadlock seemed unbreakable, hut Fischer's attorneys- and his second, the Rev. Willia.m Lombardy, were trying to find a way- out. IContinued On Page 3, Col. 4) ed in the it' hen area No one was et home at thp time of the 5.26 p.m. alarm yesterday.

Fire Inspector Wayne Prejean said the kitchen stove was left on. (Advertiser Staff Photo; (See Storv, Tage Two INSPECTING DAMAGES T.af firemen take a look at the result of a fire which caused an estimated S3 500 damage to the contents and the trailer home nf Mrs. Bobbie Baker at 702 Florence in thr- Pioaccr MobUe Home Park. The fire evidently Uiir.

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