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34 Hazleton Standard-Speaker, Wednesday, March 21, 1990 McAdoo-Rush Twp. Leave items at Widmann Discount Store 16 N. Kennedy Dr. or Country Corner Gift Shop, 1 N. Kennedy Dr.

Mrs. Chester Purnell, Grier City, 467-2477 Advertising-Circulation: 455-3636 or 668-2183 a I If I la'' i I TU'1 i if vw li I1 Li A if Gaydos: Work on sewer School apologizes for Arab survey DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) A survey meant to assess high School students' attitudes toward Arab-Americans did more to inspire negative images than battle ihem, critics said. I The survey was developed by teacher Ron Webb and 13 students in his advanced journalism class at Dearborn High School. Among other things, it asked non-Arab students whether they thought Arabs dealt drugs, had poor hygiene habits or avoided taxes.

School officials issued a letter of apology Monday following an outcry from Arab-American students, parents and community leaders. "We are disappointed with ourselves that, in attempting to measure anti-Arabic prejudice among non-Arabic students at Dearborn High School, we inadvertently insulted those whose problems we were attempting to expose, deal with and rectify," Principal Ann Super ko wrote. in 'I ijiiwi'ii1 immmuv 3am'Km0 -it 1 FOUNDER'S DAY DINNER Rice Elementary School recently held its annual Founder's Day dinner. Among those at the head table, from left: seated, Dr. Michael Sinco, a member of the Crestwood School Board; Betsy Zoolkoski, Mary Adamczyk and Kathy Graham of the Parent-Teacher Association, and John Pisaneschi, school board; back, Theodore Geffert, assistant to the superintendent; Richard Soper, Rice Elementary staff; Joseph Krivak, school board, and Dr.

Gordon Snow, Crestwood superintendent of schools. Ethnic clash leaves 2 dead, 160 injured in Romania By ABNER KATZMAN Associated Press Writer BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) Street violence broke out between Hungarians swinging chains and club-wielding Romanians in a Transylvanian city late Tuesday, leaving at least two dead and 160 injured, hospital officials said. Gangs rampaged through downtown Tirgu Mures into the early morning hours Wednesday in the worst outbreak of violence since the December revolution that overthrew the late Communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. Tirgu Mures is 250 miles northwest of Bucharest. Dozens of casualties were brought into the central hospital as police and soldiers, armed only with clubs, appeared unable to halt the clashes, witnesses said.

Hospital officials confirmed two dead and about 160 injured, many of them suffering from head wounds. Freelance photographer Kevin Harvey, a British national, was among those beaten and clubbed, and was being treated at a local hospital. Others told hospital officials of struck by ethnic Hungarians swinging chains on the fourth night of fighting between ethnic Romanians and Hungarians. Witnesses said about 4,000 people were involved in the melee in the center of the town. It was the fourth night of fighting between ethnic Romanians and ethnic "We insist that you go back to your homes in peace," said the communique broadcast Tuesday night over national television and signed by the executive bureau of the provisional Council of National Unity, which is acting as a makeshift parliament.

Late Tuesday night, a spokesman for the Defense Ministry also appealed for calm over national television. There were no reports of the violence in Tirgu Mures on Bucharest radio or national TV news. In Hungaria's capital Budapest, 50,000 people attended a demonstration to show solidarity with the ethnic Hungarians in Romania. The communique was issued after an emergency meeting of the ruling 21-man Executive Bureau, following earlier clashes in Tirgu Mures. The clashes have their roots in historical rivalries fueled by ethnic Hungarian demands that include the use of Hungarian street signs in areas where many Hungarian live, separate Hungarian-language television stations, schools and other social institutions that were largely suppressed under Ceausescu.

On Monday, hundreds of ax-wielding Romanians attacked the local headquarters of the Democratic Union of Hungarians in Tirgu Mures, wounding at least 11. now become a virtual killing ground for both sides intent on carrying out retaliatory shootings," Feeny said in a statement. "They achieve nothing. All it does is guarantee that another Catholic will be killed in an equally sectarian fashion," he said. Northern Ireland minister John Cope said the niA bombs were by "terrorist gangsters set on a campaign of destruction for its own sake regardless of whose lives they put at risk." Short Brothers said three other IRA bombs have exploded at the company's nearby aircraft factory since July 1989.

After last month's bombing at the aircraft hangar, the IRA warned there would be further attacks because the company was involved in government defense contracts. Hungarians seeking greater cultural autonomy since the overthrow of Ceausescu. At the root of the clashes are ethnic Hungarian demands for separate Hungarian-language public facilities and schools. Tirgu Mures is considered a cradle of ethnic Hungarian culture in Transylvania. The region was ruled by Hungary for centuries, but was granted to Romania under a 1920 treaty.

Most of the estimated 1.7 million ethnic Hungarians in Romania live in Transylvania. Ethnic cultures were largely suppressed under the 24-year rule of Ceausescu and minority groups have become increasingly vocal in demanding cultural autonomy since his overthrow and Christmas Day execution. Ethnic Hungarians claim that discrimination has continued since the post-revolutionary government took power. The street violence occured despite the nation's provisional leadership warning that ethnic clashes could destabilize Romania. The clashes have left 102 injured in Tirgu Mures, including 22 on Monday.

"These kind of demonstrations, as well as any kind of extremist, nationalist or chauvinistic actions, irrespective of who they come from, are of the nature to destabilize the national and in-ternational situation of Romania," the statement said. Billy McClure, 43, and shot him to death as his wife watched. Later, the Irish People's Liberation Organization claimed responsibility for the slaying. In a message to Belfast news organizations, it said it killed him in retaliation for attacks by Protestant paramilitaries on Roman Catholic hard-liners. The organization is a breakaway faction from the Irish National Liberation Army, which in turn is a splinter group of the mainly Catholic IRA.

Police said McClure had been convicted in 1974 for illegal possession of a gun, but it was not known if he had any links with Protestant paramilitary groups. Brian Feeny, an oficial with the moderate Catholic Social Democratic and Labor Party, denounced the slaying. "This murder is going to increase tensions in north Belfast, which has Includes Starter Kit of Toner Paper Bunny's claims league title Bunny's claimed the regular season championship of the Still Creek Mixed Dart League last week with a record of 44-25 by defeating Tony's 2-1. Sandy's beat Willie's 3-0 to finish second for the season with a 41-28 record. Tony's ended the season in third place with a 31-38 record, and Willie's rounded out the league with a 22-47 record.

High scorers last week were: Les Shuda, 40, Sandy Sobolewski, 20, 20, 21, Ricky Lech, 36, 30, 34, and Tony Shimakonas, 35, 31. Tonight's games will begin the semi-final championships. Marian to present springtime concert The Marian High School music department will present the annual Springtime Concert at 7:30 tonight in the school auditorium, Hometown. The concert band, directed by Sister Alexa Eleanor, will present selections by John Philip Sousa and Leroy Anderson. The concert chorus will also present a varied program featuring soloists Nicole Dauchess and Mary B.

Mauro, including music from the movie "Beaches" and the broadway musical "The Phantom of the Opera." Registration today Registration for all little league and minor league players will be held today, Thursday, and Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the McAdoo-Kelayres Elementary School. Little league candidates must be age 9 and not 13 before Aug. 1, and minor league candidates must be age 6 and not 9 by that date. Birth certificates will be needed.

Unacceptables win VFW championship The Unacceptables won the 1989-90 championship of the McAdoo VFW Wednesday Night Dart League by defeating the Misfits in the first three of a five game series. Members of the winning team are: Bob Honis, captain; Mike Scarloto, Bob Cann, Jack Meehof and Alan Gulash. Team advisor Joe Fritz held a victory party after the game at Cara's Bar. The league has expressed appreciation to the officers of VFW Post 6708 for their cooperation throughout the season. A final league meeting will be held tonight at 7:30 at the McAdoo VFW to discuss plans for the league outing and next year's season.

League President Joe Sterba will will chair the meeting. League officials Jim Kolbush and Al Gulash will attend. FISH AND GAME CONTEST The Locust Valley Fish and Game Club will hold a fish rodeo for tagging fish at the club grounds on March 25, April 8 and 12, from noon to 6 p.m. BIRTHDAY GREETINGS Elmer Faust, today. Janice Powell, Leon Cunningham Jr.

and Timothy Fegley, Thursday. "deal breaker" if some compromise cannot be reached with the sponsor. Sen. Robert C. Byrd, Deadlock on the Byrd amendment caused the Senate to turn its attention to auto controls.

Byrd is trying to help miners of high-sulfur coal who would lose jobs because of new curbs of sulfur dioxide emissions by Midwest utilities. His plan calls for four years of assistance to miners. Byrd's state produces both high-sulfur and low-sulfur coal. Mitchell had refused Byrd's repeated calls to bring his amendment to a vote. The amendment was to have been the first order of business when the Senate reconvened after a week recess, but consideration was postponed for a second time early Tuesday.

Senate sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed Wirth's assertion that Byrd appears to have enough votes for the amendment. an starts next month Edward Gavdos. township engineer and sewer enforcement officer, announced that work on the comprehensive sewer plan would not begin for another month. No work can be done on the plan until grant money, for which the township only recently applied, is received. i One month after the funds are received, the plans should be ready.

Frank Fetter, chairman of the board of supervisors in Ryan Township, said both plans are necessary for the township before the state Department of Environmental Resources (DER) will life the restrictions on building within the municipality. Poster winners named by Ladies Auxiliary President Joanne Swindro conducted the meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Ryan Township Fire Company. Correspondence received was from the Barnesville Cub Pack and Boy Scout Troop. The auxiliary gave them a monetary gift. A letter was received from Carol Macker to the auxiliary to judge the winners of the recent poster contest on "Mothers Against Drunk Driving." A thank you was read from Ethel Faust, birthday greetings were extended to Ellie Zakrewsky, and get well cards were mailed to Mary Foeller and Ethel Faust.

The president extended her appreciation to all those who baked or helped in any way for the recent fish dinner. Coming events announced were: Sept. 9, a Chinese auction at the firehouse, and Oct. 7, a roast beef dinner. At the next meeting on April 3, the annual Easter Bonnet parade will be the highlight of the meeting.

All those not wearing a bonnet will be fined. Refreshments were served and chaplain, Ann Covelusky, offered grace. The tables were decorated in green in keeping with St. Patrick's Day. Vases of green carnations were on the tables and the refreshments were in the traditional green color.

Names to the refreshment committee for April will be Helen and Judy Hutira, Joanne Swindro and Vera Soderberg. Tonight at 7:30, Kay Adamson will present her program on "Little People" which will be held in the basement of Faith Church in Delano. The public is invited. Girl Scouts go to service Twenty Girl Scouts attended worship services together at St. Richard's Church, Barnesville, on Girl Scout Sunday, March 11.

Father Paul Puza, pastor, welcomed the Scouts and their parents to St. Richard's. Members of Brownie Troop 185 assisted with the service, serving as lectors and gift bearers. The Mass was followed by a social in the parish hall. Girl Scout Sunday is one of the highlights of the week long cele bration of Girl Scout Week.

On March 10, Brownie Troop 185, Ryan Township, attended the Scouting event at the Schuylkill Mall. On Monday, the girls dressed in their uniforms to demonstrate pride in Girl Scouting. In conjunction with Girl Scout Week, the Brownies put together care packages for their teachers to show they care about them. With the help of donations from area businesses of pens, pencils, coupon keepers, animal crackers and assorted other items, the Brownies prepared their treat for the 59 teachers at the three elementary schools the girls attend. The packages were distributed at Mahanoy Area Elementary School, Mahanoy City Catholic School and Rush Township Elementary School on Monday.

The week's activities continued with skating and swimming parties. Meetings set The Rush Township Planning Commission meeting will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. in the municipal building, Hometown. The Ryan Township Planning Commission meets in the municipal building, Park Crest. The Hometown Garden Club meets Thursday at 7 p.m.

in the Rush Elementary School. The tournament is "Welcome Spring," an all green arrangement. The program will be by Sharon Gaughan of Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. Hospitality committee is Barbara Baran, Mae and Serafine Benedict. Guests are welcome.

The Rush Township Supervisors will hold a workshop meeting on Friday at 7 p.m. in the municipal building. Hometown. 4 injured in missile factory blast Mountaintop Area Mrs. Darlene Morris, 658F R.D.

4 Washington Park Mountaintop, Pa. 18707 Phone 678-3636 Leave items at: Fahringer's Market, Konn's Corners or Pantry Quik, near the Triangle Meetings set The Mountaintop Area Lions Club will hold a board meeting tonight at 7:30 at the Shalimar Tavern. The Mountaintop Republicans will meet tonight at 8 at the American Legion in Mountaintop. For information, call 678-3752. The football boosters will meet tonight at 7:30 at the Crestwood High School.

All parents are urged to attend. The Ladies Auxiliary of Mountaintop Hose Company No. 1 will meet on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the firehall. Dolores Pavlick will preside.

Peg Louchs is refreshment hostess. For information call 474-5676. The Mountaintop Knights of Columbus will hold a home association board of directors meeting at 6:30 p.m. The council will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the council home.

Ladies tea slated The Welcome Wagon Club of Mountaintop will host a ladies tea on March 28. All newcomers are encouraged to join them. For more information call Susan, 474-5912. of to sponsor show The Knights of Columbus will sponsor a craft show and sale at the council home on Alberdeen Road on April 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Venders will have an eight-foot space for a fee. Reservations should be made by March 28 by calling Joseph, 379-3625. Refreshments will be available. The public and vendors are invited. BLUE RIDGE HOSTS DINNER The Blue Ridge Charge will sponsor a ham and chicken dinner on March 31 from 3 to 7 p.m.

at Emmanuel UCC in Dorrance. This dinner is by advance sales only. To resume tickets, call Bill, 379-3561; Clark, 868-3650, or Howard, 474-6319. BIRTHDAY GREETINGS Today Bill Heverly and Brian Hill, third. Saturday Ted Geffert.

altogether this year because of the strong opposition from the Bush administration. Majority Leader George Mitchell, D-Maine, called the amendments "a prescription for deadlock" on the bill before the Senate. "Do we want 13 more years of speeches or do we want a bill? Do we want to make statements or do we want to make law?" Mitchell asked his colleagues. Meanwhile, the compromise was under attack on another front Tuesday in a dispute over whether the federal government should provide assistance to coal miners who lose their jobs because of the bill. Wirth said on the floor that the coal miner assistance proposal "appears to have a majority of the votes." Negotiations have been under way with the Bush administration to see if all parties could agree on help for miners.

The White House has objected to the plan's $700 million price tag and has characterized it as a BELFAST, Northern Ireland (AP) Two IRA bombs exploded at a missiles plant Tuesday, slightly injuring four people, and police said in a separate attack that gunmen burst into the home of a Belfast Protestant and killed him in front of his wife. The blasts at the Short Brothers plant in east Belfast had been preceded by warning telephone calls from the Irish Republican Army, the Royal Ulster Constabulary said. Police said the plant was evacuated while officers searched for more bombs, but no others were found. The IRA warnings were telephoned to Belfast media 18 minutes before the explosions, police said. Police said the slaying in north Belfast occurred Tuesday night.

They said at least two masked gunmen broke into the home of $949 95 Senate rejects tougher car pollution amendment WASHINGTON (AP) The Senate rejected efforts Tuesday night to toughen auto pollution controls in a compromise clean air bill as opponents successfully argued the provision was "a prescription for deadlock." The vote was 52-46 to table, and in effect kill, an amendment which would have required considerably tighter emissions controls on automobiles than a compromise bill crafted by Senate leaders and the White House. It also called for 1 million vehicles capable of burning fuels other than gasoline toward the end of the decade. Sen. Timothy Wirth, and other backers of the amendment argued that additional restrictions on automobile pollutants were needed because autos "are the biggest source of pollution in our cities." But Senate leaders and supporters of the compromise bill characterized the tougher requirement as threatening enactment of clean air legislation Business Copier Personal Copier Convenience! New Toshiba So small it fits so featured it performs everywhere! Edge-to-Edge Complete Copies! 99 Copies per Run! 10 Copies per Minute! Statement, Letter, and Legal Size Copies! No-Mess Cartridge AutoToner! Straight Paper Path! Color Copying Option! Only 35 lbs. Light.

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