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Good Evening Once there was a bad tempered civil engineer; he always built cross raods. THE PROGRESS The Weather Warm, forecast 2) Vol. 66-No. 162 Our 62nd year Clearfield, Curwertsville, Pfiillpsburg, Moshanncn Valley, Tuesday, Jufy 11, 1972 Copy 15 Cents 15,633 Copies Daily 36 PAGES TODAY BULLETIN MIAMI BEACH, Fla. Sen.

Hubert H. Humphrey, his last hope of winning the Democratic presidential nomination gone, stepped aside today and withdrew from the race. Hews Highlights Peace Talks To Start By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS TOKYO Xorth Vietnam's top insn at the Paris peace talks. Politburo member Le Due Tho. left Haaoi today for the French capital, the official Vietnam News- Agency reported.

Tho has been Hanoi's representative in secret talks with U. S. presidential adviser Henry Kissinger. His return to Paris, coupled with the U. S.

decision to resume the peace talks Thursday, raises the prospect that he and Kissinger will be meeting secretly again. Trade Talks To Start WASHINGTON' The United States will be seeking ways to cut its mounting trade deficit with Japan now running at about S3.5 billion to Si billion this jear at the first economic talks to be held with Japan's new government July 25-28. U. S. Ambassador William Eberle, the special trade representative of President Xison, will head a delegation representing the Departments of State, Commerce.

Treasury. Agriculture, and Labor at policy-level talks in Hakone. Storm Sweeps Luzon MANILA At least 20 persons have drowned in floods that swept over the central plains of Luzon after tropical storm Susan last week. The Bed Cross said hundreds of houses were washed away and thousands of persons were stranded as high waters flooded about 130 villages in six provinces. Kennedy Far From Convention HYAXNIS PORT, Mass.

While his fellow Democrats were kicking off the first day of their national convention. Sea. Edward II. Kennedy remained far from the Miami Beach convention site as he enter- tamed members of his family with a sailing party off Cape Cod. Kennedy's day Monday included the party for several hours on his new 54-foot sloop with his sister Eunice Shriver and Ethel Kennedy, the widow of his brother Robert.

Seventeen of the children of Kennedy families went along on the early afternoon, outing. Kennedy said the sailing party was to celebrate the birthday of Mrs. Shriver. his oldest sister. Players Ready for Chess Match REYKJAVIK.

Iceland American challenger Bobby Fischer and Russian defender Boris Spassky finally begin play this afternoon in the richest and most publicized world chess championship of all time unless some new snag develops. Last-minute adjustments were being made on the stage of Reykjavik's 2.500-seat sports hall. The playing table was shortened, the green- and-while marble chessboard constructed for the fourth time, and the overhead lighting changed. But these were small details compared to the tangled negotiations and war of nerves that preceded the encounter, originally set to start July 2. Call for Confidence Vote MIAMI BEACH, Fla.

Claiming to represent ail but one candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, forces of Gov. George C. Wallace have called for a vote of confidence on Lawrence F. O'Brien as chairman of the party's national convention. The challenge to O'Brien, who is also chairman or tr-e Democratic National Committee, to either seek the vote or step down from the convention post was issued by Charles S.

Snider, campaign director for the Alabama governor. Grenade Wounds 11 TEL- AVTV A grenade exploded in a toilet in the central bus station today, wounding 11 persons, police said. The grenade exploded in the terminal in the heart of Tel Aviv's business district a few minutes before noon. It was the second bus station toilet explosion in Israel in two weeks. Last week an explosive device wenl off prematurely in the station in Xetanya and wounded an Arab from the occupied West Bank sector of Jordan.

POW's Send Filmed Messages NEW YORK--Four recently captured U.S. Air Force captains, previously listed as missing, have delivered filmed messages to their families that they are being treated well by tbe North Vietnamese and are in good health. Also seen in the film were a fiftii captain seriously wounded, who was silent as he was shown in his hospital bed and a sixth who gave only the minimal information outlined by the rules governing war. The film was broadcast Monday on the "CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite," which obtained it from the Denpa Xews Agency in Tokyo. Terrorist Tricked Into Confession LOD, Israel--An Israeli general testified today that he tricked Japanese terrorist Kozo Okamoto into confessing his pan in the Tel Aviv airport massacre by promising him "my revolver and one to commit suicide.

Maj. Gen. Rehevam Zeevi, chief of Israel's Centra! Army Command, was asked if he meant to keen his agreement with Okamoto "God forbid--it was only bait," the beefy, bespectacled general replied. Reveal Peace Overtures VATICAN CITY--Secretary of State Wfih'am P. Rogers said today that the Vatican has made a number of attempts to aid American prisoners of war in North Vietnam but "so far to no avail." Rogers ssid after a audience with Pope Paul VI that the Vatican attempted, or to arrange an exchange of prisoners, more mail for the American POWs and a report from the North Vietnamese on Americans missing in North Vietnam.

Rains Bring Death in Japan TOKYO--Twenty-four persons were reported dead and six others were missing today in floods and landslides set off by torrential rains in Hiroshima and Shimane prefectures. National police said another 39 persons were injured by landslides. Last week three days of torrential tains caused floods and landslides in southwestern Japan in which 159 persons were killed and 41 are still missing. McGovern on Brink of Victory By CABL P. LEUBSDOEF AP Political Writer MIAMI BEACH, Fia.

(AP) -Sea. George MeKJovers. staging a dramatic demonstration of political power, swept to the brick of the Democratic presidential nomination today in a marathon opening session of Ms party's national convention thai ended just before daws. McGovertfs display of organizational muscle came when he recaptured 151 disputed Califor- 11? st "ssi s. tumultuous session.

The South Dakota senator claimed Ms long. battle was near success and that victory in Wednesday sight's nominating session is ''within our grasp." Sea. Hubert H. Humphrey, leader of the coalition of MeGovera rivals that lost the crucial California vote, declined to concede the nomination. But he admitted that McGovern "had quite a and promised to say more la the mora- But with victory within reach in the convention's opening session, the McGovern camp failed in an effort to engineer a compromise to seat both Chicago Mayor Richard J.

Daley and a heavily pro-McGovern group of Illinois challengers. The convention then vo-ed to oust the powerful Chicago mayor in a expected to have far-reaching consequences both throughout toe party and in its fa'l campaign for the Wfai'e House in the crucial stale Illinois. Parly leaders sad feared the opening night session wodLd run into the iav light hours. But the sijosdo'-vn vctes 02 California and Illinois 'A ere followed a series of compromises that quickly brought tae opening session to a close a few minuses before 5 a.m. EOT.

5n terms of the par'y's dentiai figir, the California test was cracial, perhaps ceeishe. Accordias to an Associated co'jn'. p5? of 151 a i i a brought MeGovera within about 23 votes of a first-bsllct toinisaiioa with ether accoEttEsittfed delegates ex- pectec IEOVP his It took 'wo votes, both decided tv larger than expected margins, to settle the California credentials dispute. First, tne McGovera forces by a iote of 1 6:5 2S to --23S 22 Cors- decision V-ue'i had been eriiiseere-d by backers Sen. Edrnuci Wallace deny aL the California votes.

Teen, by aa even brosder rcargin of to tue forces defeated an attempt by a Florida backer of Wallace to challenge the par- ground rules set by the oresidisg officer, Democratic Xatio-a! Ccairmss Lawrence F. In the Chicago case too, were as the side at Please Turn to Page 10, Col 4 McGovern Forces In State Pick Up More Votes THEIR VIEWPOINT IS THE SAME-While Lawrence F. O'Brien, right, surveys the scene, Joseph Caiifana, counsel to the Democratic National Committee which O'Brien heads, tells delegation chairmen end newsmen at Miami Beach's Convention Hail about the ground rules O'Brien wiii follow during the convention. Tyson Named President County SPCA David Tyson, vice president of Tafco, was elected president of the Clearfield County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at the organization's annual meeting last night. He succeeds Miss Betty Hamilton, who served two terms in the presidency.

Elected with Mr. Tyson were Dennis Howell. vice president; Mrs. William Kruckenberg. secretary; and ilrs.

J. Hayes Woolridge, treasurer. ii Howell succeeds George Owens and Mrs. Kruckenberg and Mrs. Wcolridge were reelected.

The election of officers wss conducted at the board of directors meeting which followed the annual general meeting in the Courthouse. At the general meeting four new directors were elected. They are James Buck of Honey Eose Kennels; Charles Shaffer and John Ganz of ClearSeid; and Mrs. Shirley Lansberry, West Decatur. Gene Sebolt.

agent for the Pennsylvania SPCA at its Centre Hall shelter, attended the meeting and discussed the Society's spaying program. Because of the alarming number of unwanted animals born every year the Pennsylvania SPCA has set up a policy whereby persons adopting a animals mast make a 520 deposit. This money is returned to them hen the animal is spayed. The ClesmeM County SPCA is considering a similar policy but it was agreed that it will be difficult to do aatQ the permanent shelter is constructed aJ3d in operation. Mrs.

Robert Lmgle was natn- ed general chairman for the SPCA booth at the IS72 Clearfield County Fair. Kittens and puppies will be available for adoption at the booth but they will be ones being cared for at the Societj's two temporary shelters. No animals will be received from private owners at the booth. In other actions, Floyd Sarvey of Clearfield was named by Mr. Tyson to head a general fund raising drive for the shelter construction.

INSIDE THE PROGRESS Abby 12 Classified Ads 16, J7 Comics 19 Deaths jo Hints From Heloise 20 Hospital News 2 Constanf Deimtnd Structure May Be Modified For Rentals Yes, there are a lot of people around who need apartments and houses and this leads to a fabulous response on rental ads. This pleased advertiser got results on the first day the ad ran. The ad read as follows: By WILLIAM DiMASCIO Associated Press Writer MIAMI BEACH. A Sen. George S.

McGovern picked up IS vo'cs from forces in a canning National Convection action early today "ha- pracucaUy assures the his pary's presidential nommatioa. The 200-member deiesazion. voled 105 72 against a motion 10 persnit ihe enure 271-man California McGovera delegation be seated, giving senator close to tfle 1,509 delegates needed for nomination. "I thought it was a great of strength." said former Gov. George Leader state chairman asd head of the delegates back- ins Sen.

Hubert H. Humphrey. "Obviously, McGovern had a great desl more strength than we anticipated." The Humphrey delegates, along with those supporting Sen Edmund S. Muskie. had tried to hold the McGovern people as close as possible to the 54 committed delegates they had.

But 10 Muskie supporters reportedly voted for the motion, along with one uncommitted and seven Humphrey delegates. Leader expressed surprise Couniian Given Lottery Resumes In Pa. Tomorrow GOSHEN: 12x60 trailer, 2 bedrooms. $85 plus utilities. Call Clearfield 765-0009.

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The lottery's executive director. Henry Kaplan, declined comment 011 any specified proposals because "there's nothing definitive We're kicking the idea around while we hare the hiatus." Curwensville Appoints Meyer as Flood Agent Cur- weastiile Borough Council last night designated Henry E. Meyer as its agent in matters pertaining to state and federal flood relief for the borough and its residents. A resolution a authorizing Mr. Meyer, secretary of the Borough Planning Commission, to execute damage claims and other legal documents relating to last month's flood.

The action was a a outgrowth a ptfelic meeting held in Clearfield following the flood ana attended by Mr. Meyer, Council President Fred Ardary Recreation Meetmg Slated for Tonight The public is reminded of another meeting tonight to air citizens' views on Clearfield Borough's recreational needs. The meeting, in the Xo. 1 Fire Company Building, is one of four being sponsored by the Clearfield Borough Recreational Study Committee to compile information for the borough's recreational study. Tonight's meeting was arranged for the convenience of persons living in the First Ward but all interested residents of the borough are invited to attend.

The starting time is 7:30 p. m. and Street Commissioner L. J. Simcox.

Although it will take a few more weeks to fully assess all of the damage. Mr. Meyer said some claims already have been filed and there will be additional ones later. Various inspection teams representing the U. S.

Army Corps of Engineers, a Department of Environmental Resources, state Department of Transportatior. and railroads already ba made surveys and. in some cases are continuing tnem. Mr. Meyer ssid ror.s of deans washed into the river bed Anderson Creek be removed by the Army Engineers.

Meanwhile. lr. A a reported that Richard Limr.ger, chairman of the board of Ciear- field County Commissioners, has asked the Army Engineers to conduct a flood conToi survey on Anderson Creek. The Curwensville Dam averted major flooding along the rher, but Anderson Creek went on a rampage and did considerable damage in the Curweasville area. While the gates of the dam shut off nver flow during the peak of the flooding, water from Anderson Creek fiDed the riverbed to bankfull in the Clearfield area.

Fire Chief Athol Rummings said firemen worked around the Please Turn to Page 10, Col. 6 Kaplan has been spending considerable time trying to find another site for his equipment. Floodwaters from the Susque- haana River washed out a storage site at Olmsted Airport here during die catastrophic flood three weeks ago. Computers, ticket reserves and office equipment saturated, and they won't be ready again for some time. Kaplan said.

Wednesday's lottery drawing in Beaver Falls could be the last of the summer, unless officials dry out the equipment in time. Kaplan, said, however, that he's determined, to hare a schedule by the end of August "even if we have to put the numbers on the tickets bv nand." Meanwhile, Kaplan said, the lottery ticket itseif is one aspect of the drawing targeted for change. He said the Lottery Commission has considered editing the ticket a bit '-so would be easier to understand Other contemplated changes include incorporation of a $2,000 prize into the cash distributed -each normal drav-ing. This would replace a S4.000 prize, cue of severs! staple by lucky holders of the last five digits in the weekly six-dig- Jt umber. Currently, for each million sold it's possible to have 3 270 easi prizes per million tickets $50,090.

nine S4.0 n.ns Sl.OOO. SO 400, SL ard I.OSO S40 winners. The iot ery now otrating the foUovnijg susnber combinations: --All sL- digits in order means tse last Sve, the five, Sl.OOO last four. $400; middle four, S100. S40 if they have the last three digits in order--or the third, focrta and cUgif-s and who missed "he siv digit by one number siwe or below.

Despite the setback, Pennsylvania realized more than S20 million in profit from the lottery from the first drawing in March to June 30, according to Kaplan. "Even the week of the flood, when we thought that buying a lottery ticket would be one of the farthest thing from mind, we sold $3.2 he said, noting that he had predicted sales would drop to about four million that week. In better weeks, more than seven million were sold. Duane Jimmy Litz of Clearfield R. D.

3. pleaded guilty in the dearfield County Courts yesterday to contributing ro tae delinauency of a minor and was ordered to pay a S250 fine and remain on two years probation. Two conditions of his probation will be that he leave Clearfield County and stay out during his probationary period and that he make no contact whatsoever with the juvenile girl in the case. District Attorney John K. Reilly had recommended leniency for Litz after talking to the girl's mother, who was the prosecutriz in the case.

The prosecutrix told Judge John A. Cherry that she was wining to nave the defendant placed on probation if he stayed awaj" from her daughter. Litz had been scheduled for sentencing at Pies Court last week but withdrew his plea and decided to go to trial. He changed his mind again yesterday and decided to reenter his plea rsther than be tried by a jury this week. Only two cases are on the schedule for the current Criminal Co-tir 1 term, ard both are expected 10 be completed today.

Both are drag violation cases against Donald D. Olson of 57 Pacific Ave DuBois. Tae first went to a jury this morning ti charged tr-th being the owner of marijuana, a narcotic; PS? pil.s. a dangerous drug: end hypodermic needles sta'e police ar.d DuBois city police in a search of an apartment which Commonwealth cla ra? vas by Olsou. Tae police had had the rr.ent un-ier surveillance for some time ard rs dec it on Jan.

8. They testified "hey found marijiiana cigarettes and the PSP in a clothes close: They also found man- juana above a door and 3 stand beside Olson's bed. The hypodermic needles in a "eather case were found on the person of the defendant. Olson- in hi? testimony this morning, denied anj knowledge of the marijuana or the pills. He explained he had found the hypodermic nesdles while cleaning the apartment and had put them in his Another defense witness, Randy Shannon of DuBois, stated that the former occupant of the apartment had attempted to sell him marijuana.

He denied having ever seen anyone use the narcotic after Olson moved in, although there were groups gathered in the apartment frequently. votes coustsd -33-. so many Humphrey people for the proposal. At a caucus earlier, he said, all members oi ihe group said they would oppose it. Test's what happens with a secret Leader said.

-Ae voted in caucus wa did it. publicly, but when we got here they changed." Tie same thing happened 13 the Muskie where oriiy eight oeople said they would vote for the motion, according Please Turn tx Page 10, CoL I ns Progress in Philipsburg PKTLIPSEirRG Financial matters took up much of last night's meeting of organizers of the 175th anniversary celebration in Philipsbarg. Finance committee member Tom Ellis told tie 40 other persons present that so far about 5500 has been pledged by downtown merchants and businessmen and he expects to receive about S500 more as the canvassing continues. The celebration is slated for Aug. -31 Sept.

3. Rental for concession spacs was set at S25. The booths wiH be sex up on Pine Street between. Front and Third streets. Members noted that each booth will be approximately the width.

of a parking space. Other re-venae may come from game concessions. Still more may come from other concessions as sotae organizations and clubs hare already volunteered part or all of their profits, it was learned. Mr. Ellis, who is chairman of the dance committee, was authorized to spend up to S250 TO hire three dance bands for the street dances now slated for Thursday, Friday and Saturday during the celebration.

Thursday is opening night. Members are now saying that the big parade which represents the largest sisgls financial responsibility ci ths celebration, may be held on opening nighc instead of on Saturday as originally plansed. This follows checks made by the parade committee, which, found that most bands srd marching 'units wiii re just as available on that night as on Saturday. members the souvenir and banner committee have asked, for Tcore suggestions on wiat tne people might want in ths v. ay of curios.

They announced that tie souvenir keychsins of the in will arnvs ir. aboat a week ard be distrbu'ed among the vsrions organizations who plan to set up booths. They also said that street oasiiers ntay be installed in about a publicity committee, con- sisr.cg of local newspaper ard radio personnel, is looking for old photographs snd material for use in a sotivenir r.eirsoaper to be ptlished is the next several weeks, attaining old news ss well ss a schedule for the celebration. Plans for Education Day, slated for Thursday, are nearly comp'ete. committeemen learned.

Chairman of the edacat-'oa committee is Edward J. Gnm- Friday wiH be Merchants Day. The i i Aggressive Merchants were expected to begin plans for ii at their regular meetmg this morning. Local Khvauians are reported progressing well oa their plans for Frontier Day which will be Saturday. Sunday, Sept.

3 wiU be Heritage Day and is under the auspices of the devotions committee headed by the Bey. Paul Panza. The group will meet again July 24 in the borough hall and hear further committee A I.