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Final Fireside The Weather Edition ed low highest low tonight, temperature about 52; yesterday, high 77 tomorrow, at 4:30 near 76 p.m.; 82; Spokane Daily Chronicle Mostly today, fair, 49 at some 4:30 a.m.: alternoon 69 at 10:30 cloudiness. a.m.; Expect- at 11:30 a.m.: 81 at 1:30 p.m. at the Airport Weather 78TH YEAR. NO. 243.

48 PAGES 3 SECTIONS SPOKANE, TUESDAY, Pilotless Jet Kills Two An air view taken this morning shows the path of across the street, upset an automobile at right cendestruction left last night by a pilotless jet fighter ter and then exploded against the Earl Gifford plane as it slashed into a Haverhill, resi- home in the left foreground, killing Todd Gifford, dential area. The wings of at upper right. The motor Oil Rig 2 Die; MORGAN CITY. La (AP)An explosion and intense fire roared through a floating oil rig off the Louisiana coast today, killing two crewmen and leaving 18 missing. There were 25 known sur.

vivors. The vessel sank within 15 minutes. Authorities announced earlier two bodies had been brought here and another two were being flown in by helicopter. The helicopter, however, came in without them. Twenty-five survivors were brought to Lakewood Hospital here.

Some were spokesman burned said but all al hospital were in satisfactory condition. The dead were not immediately identified. Helicopters ferried the surviv. ors to this coastal fishing town about 70 air miles west of New Orleans. The rig sank in 180 feet of State Patrol Chief Warns The Washington State Patrol will use all the facilities at its command to maintain order on the highways during the July 4th holiday, Capt.

E. J. Parke, Spokane district commander, said today. "'The Patrol is taking all possible steps to preserve highway safety," he said. "All days off canceled and supervisors will be assigned to patrol duty.

"However, unless the individual drivers decide to do thing for themselves, I anticipate a heavy traffic toll over the three day holiday. Complete sobriety, constant alertness and patience by all drivers could turn the tide." Captain Parke said traffic fatalities have increased 14 over the same period last year in the eight-county area under his jurisdiction. "Most of these deaths have occurred Spokane County," "The trend is obvious and Device Talks A highly specialized electric typewriter will repeat a correctly typed word out loud, it is predicted, when the new device is used by tots learning words and letters in ultra-modern fashion. Whether your child learns the three R's the new way, or in more conventional manner, he's apt to benefit from such articles as this desk and piano. They were located promptly by the family placing the following effective little Want Ad: ROLL-top desk, used piano, call HU 9-47674 Mrs.

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Manila Lashed by Gale; 10 Die More Sailors Join in Hunt for Lost Trio PHILADELPHIA, Miss. CAP) -The Navy sent 400 sailors today into the broadening search for three civil rights workers who vanished in this red-clay hill country nine days ago. The blue dungaree-clad sailTors, and a dozen officers, were dispatched Mississippi into area this from east central Auxiliary Air Station north of Meridian. In past days, only 100 sailors participated in the search. The orders to send more ors came from the White House.

The White House announced yesterday that the search was being expanded and intensified. Area Expanded Searchers today spilled over into Newton County, which adjoins Neshoba County on the west. The Mississippi Highway Patrol also made it clear it was in this clay hill country of east central Mississippi to stay until authorities find out what happened to the missing trio. Rita Schwerner, 22, wife of Michael Schwerner of Brooklyn, one of the missing men, asked the President. Monday to send 5,000 Mississippi to join in the search.

Mrs. Schwerner, after meeting with the President at the White House, told newsmen Johnson advised her he couldn't so many. Last Seen June 21 Schwerner. 24; Andrew man, 20, another white New Yorker: and James Chaney, Meridian, 22, were last seen June 21 when a Negro from nearby they were freed from jail here after posting a $20 bond in a traffic case. Planes Collide Near Catalina AVALON, Santa Catalina Island, California (AP) Two planes, possibly Navy, collided today off this resort island and fell into the ocean.

The Coast Guard at Long Beach said early information indicated they might be Navy trackers, small antisubmarine craft. A sheriff's helicopter reported one man was picked up by boat and that no others were immediately seen in the water. Storm Is Worst in Past Decade MANILA (AP)-Battered ades, Manila lay paralyzed ported dead, scores injured lice estimated damage at $5 The city of two million was without lights except for a small downtown area, there was no water, and streets were choked by fallen trees, power and telephone poles and debris. All 1 relief agencies were mobilized for action. Typhoon Winnie roared in last night with 60 mile-an-hour winds and rose in fury with 90-mile gusts early Tuesday.

It had been expected to pass north of the capital, as typhoons usually do. Instead it veered south and the eye of the storm passed directly over Manila. Communications were out with the provincial area of Central Luzon, and the full extent of casualties and damage could not be learned. However, the big U.S. Clark Air Force Base 50 miles northwest of Manila said the main storm passed south of there a and 50-mile fringe winds did little damage.

All the dead reported so far perished in the flood waters of Manila, swollen rivers near- See picture, page 2. by, and in Manila Bay. Scores were injured by flying debris and collapsing homes, mostly shanties. A Swedish freighter, M.S. Nordvind, of the States Marine Lines and the Panamanian ship Juno were blown from their moorings in Manila Port and grounded shallow waters off famed Dewey Boulevard.

Several cargo barges broke loose on the breakwater nearanthed Manila Yacht Club. The Yacht Club reported 15 boats had sunk in the club harbor. Hundreds of buses were stalled flooded city cars, areas. Many were crushed by falling trees and utility poles. Stations Silent Only a handful of Manila's 30 radio broadcasting stations were on the air.

At suburban Nichols Field, 15 Philippine C47 transport planes were badly damaged when they were tossed about. Many collided or were slammed against Auto unions, car makers open contract talks. P. 2. by the worst typhoon in dectonight with at least 10 reand hundreds homeless.

Pomillion. hangars, ripping off wing tips and tails. All international domestic flights still were grounded after the Manila airport's control tower was shattered by the violent gusts. Huge trees, uprooted or bent by the strong winds. still lay across many streets, blocking traffic.

Other trees crashed into homes and buildings, scattering heavy debris. The office of President Diosdado Macapagal instructed, police and constabulary maintain peace and order in the city, as well as in the stricken provinces of Quezon, Rizal and Bataan. Health department teams were ordered on duty for emergency medical relief to the homeless and injured. The Social Welfare Administration sent relif supplies to the homeless. The typhoon was the first to hit Manila since 1947, but that one was not so se vere.

The Weather Bureau said a low pressure system usually causes typhoons to pass north of Manila but this time a high pressure area forced Winnie to curve south and hit the capital with full fury. Winnie was churning across the South China Sea with 95- mile winds in the general direction of the South China Mainland, the Weather Bureau said. Dam on Snake Hit by Appeal of U.S. Agency WASHINGTON (AP) The Interior Department has asked the U.S. Court of Appeals here to set aside a Power Commission order granting a license to the Pacific Northwest Power Co.

for the $257 million High Mountain Sheep Dam on the Snake River between Idaho and Oregon. Department officials said today they expect the appeal to initiSee "Firm Would," p. 5. ate a long period of litigation. It was filed yesterday by the Justice Department, acting in behalf of the Interior Department.

The petition asks the case be sent back to the commis. sion with instructions to reopen the record to determine whether, among other things, the project should be undertaken by the federal government. The Interior Department favors a federal dam. On last Feb. 5, the commission awarded a license for the dam to the power company.

The dam would be just above the mouth of the Salmon River. The Interior Department and the Washington Public Power Supply System opposed the applica. tion. the plane first hit the home 10, and his sister, Pamela, and fuselage then skidded tom center. (AP wirephoto.) Blows water, about 15, minutes after the explosion and wind whipped flames blanketed the vessel.

At least 42 men were aboard the hulled rig, which was operating miles southwest of City in the area 273 of Eugene Island. The 260-foot long rig ly a drilling ship-is owned by Reading Bates of Morgan City. It had moved to the explosion site only oMnday. Many Men Asleep Half the men on the rig, the C. P.

Baker. were asleep when the explosion occurred about 3:30 a.m. The first survivors to reach here said the on-duty crew hit shallow high pressure pocket of gas while drilling in the Gulf of Mexico at 640 feet. The gas Submarine Thievery Suspected A case of possible underwater 18 thievery was reported to the sheriff's office yesterday. Lars K.

Knudson, N4824 Cannon, reported a 10-horsepower outboard motor dropped off his boat into 13 feet of water at Badger Saturday. He reported he got a diver friend to check the area later and the friend reported he found a depression in the mud that might have been made by a motor. But the $289 motor was nowhere in sight. 8. Plane's tail is at bot- Up; Missing began seeping up into the rig.

"The floor began to buckle and we knew it was time to get off." said one survivor. Some had gotten on the Delta Service, a workboat alongside, when sparks on the rig touched off the explosion. Those on board were trapped momentarily by flames. Wind whipped the flames away from one side of the rig and some of the men were able to jump into the water. "It stood up on its end and down she went," said another survivor.

A spokesman for. Reading Bates here said the C. P. Baker, built last year, cost about $6 million. He said the firm has four other rigs operating in the Gulf.

Nuclear Blast Aids in Study WASHINGTON (AP) A nuclear test in Nevada today sought further solutions to the problem of using atomic explosives for excavation projects such as harbors and canals. The Atomic Energy Commission said the low- -yield blast, with a force less than that of 20,000 tons of TNT, was set off underground at its Nevada test site. Today's test was one of a series, and the third this year designed to develop nuclear devices for use in possible later excavation experiments. Banker Slain in Apartment MIAMI, Fla, (AP) Jacques Mossler, millionaire owner of banks in four states, was found stabbed to death today in his luxurious apartment on Key Biscayne. The frantic barking of Moss- ler's boxer dog, ficers a clue to the time the killer struck.

Irene Durr, manager of the apartments, told police she heard the dog about 2 a.m. Rocky was chained in the a me room where Mossler was slain. It Rocky, gave of-AP wirephoto Jacques Mossier was not determined whether the intruder had chained the animal. Mossler's blond wife and their four adopted children found the body of the 69-yearold tycoon beside a sliding door leading to a balcony overlooking Family Not at Home Mossler was alone in the apartment. His wife told officers she was out riding with the children and did not return home until about 4:30 a.m.

The family has been its time in recent years between the Miami area and several homes in Texas. Mossler, who made his first money in oil, had controlling interests in several banks and three in the Miami area. Lodge opposes U.S. taking "active command" of war in Viet Nam. P.

2. Castro Kin Defects Cuba 'Betrayed', Sister Charges MEXICO CITY (AP) Castro's sister Juanita has decharging that the Cuban, prime minister betrayed his revolution and sold out Cuba to the Soviet Union. "The people of Cuba are nailed to a cross of torment imposed by international communism," Ruz said Monday night in an emotioncharged statement to Mexican television commentator Guillermo Vela. With tears in her eyes and her voice breaking, the 31-yearold woman read a page denouncement of the Cuban regime headed by her brothers Fidel and Raul. Arrival Secret Miss Castro, one of seven Castro brothers and sisters, refused to say how she came to Mexico from Cuba.

Her sister Emma has lived in Mexico City since her marriage three years ago to a Mexican engineer. Miss Castro said she had supported her brother's revolution against dictator Fulgencio Batista by collecting money, arms and medicine in Cuba and abroad. After his victory, she dedicated herself building schools and hospitals, she said, but she soon realized Castro had abandoned the ideals of his U.S. Ski Association plans 1965 convention in Spokane. Page 17.

Snapshot Contest Opens Tomorrow Spokane and 1 Inland camera fans get their annual chance at big money and national recognition beginning tomorrow with the start of the Chronicle's amateur snapshot contest. The contest continues through Sept. 1 and weekly cash prizes will go to winners. At the close of the competition, major awards will be made and the top entries will be submitted to the National Newspaper Snapshot Awards for a chance at $32,000 in prize money. Send your entries, black and- 2 Intruder Nabbed Police Officer Tom Morris holds a porcupine that he and officer Roy Alien, background, and Sheriff's Identification Officer Glen L.

Whiteley, right, snared in the car of Peter Higgins white tee shirt, today in front of Higgins' home at W917 Thirteenth. Higgins was amazed to find the animal in the front seat of his car when he came out to drive his wife to work this morning. The officers put it in the garbage can shown here and took it to the City Pound. white prints or color prints or transparencies, to Chronicle Snapshot Contest, 405 Chronicle Building, Spokane. Detailed contest rules are available for those who desire them.

At the close of each week of the contest judges will select the best in black and white and best in color for one $5 and one $3 award. Photos receiving honorable mention will be kept in the competition until the final grand prize awards are made. Prizes Designated Top winners in each of the four major classifications, as designated the contest rules, four and four color, each will receive a Chronicle $15 grand prize be submitted to the Newspaper National. Be sure your name and address and the classification desired are printed clearly on the back of your prints or on the border of transparencies. No black-and-white prints will be returned.

Every effort will be made to return color transparencies or prints if accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Turks repeat Cyprus invasion threat. Page 6. revolution and "we were being deceived." She said there are now 75.000 political prisoners in Cuba and the island is "an enormous prison surrounded by Deteriorating conditions in the last few months finally forced her to flee, she said. She reported the Cuban people -AP wirephoto Juanita Castro Ruz weeps ing news conference.

lack food, clothing and other essentials and wonder what happened to the $63 million in medicines which Castro received in exchange for prisoners tured in the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion Exile sources said Miss Castro had been investigated twice by her brother's secret police on Castro's orders once because of an alleged link with a black market operator and then for her work as a government department head. Miss Castro said she had helped others "escape from the inferno of today's Cuba," adding Castro's secret police are to the worst elements of Hitler's Castro's regime, she continued, subjects political prisoners to inhuman treatment, directs subversive infiltration throughout Latin America and persecutes churchmen. Forces Open Fire "I my self witnessed how my brother's militiamen fire upon a Catholic demonstration in which I participated," she said. She said groups inside Cuba "anxious to reanti ceive help as soon as possible" but are not strong enough to bring down, a government "supported thousands of Russian troops." She called on the Organization of American States to support "definite action" against the Castro regime. Inside More trouble brewing in the Congo with the resignation of its premier and the departure of the last members of the U.N.

peace force. Page 2. For the third time in this presidential election year Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara replies to allegations raising doubts about U.S. military strength.

Page 12. They got into the water on the beach and marched around the old Slave Market and the Negroes at St. Augustine, felt they had won a victory. Page 24. Also in today's Chronicle: Business 18,19 Radio Comics '23 Records Comment 4 Society 10 Drama 14 Sports 15,16 Editorial 4 Television Markets 18,19 Tilakums 23 Mines 18 Weather 5 Northwest 6 Women's 11 Outdoors 17 Word Game 22.