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THE MORNING HERALD PAGE 12-TJN10NT0WN, WEDNESDAY. JULY II, ltTZ Enemy Downs Three Helicopters Ted Kennedy Top Choice For Veep North Vietnam Monday, a sharp drop from Ihe previous several days. Bad weather was cited as the reason for the decline. Most of the strikes were In Ihe southern half of the country. Primary targets were fuel storage areas and a pipeline near the demilitarized tone and the Laos border.

Hanoi radio claimed six U.S. warplanes were shot down Tuesday in new raids over North Vietnam. Hanoi said many U.S. pilots were taken prisoner. helieoplcrs were rescued, the U.S.

Command reported but the fate of those aboard the third was not known. 11 was not known here whether the helicopters had dropped off their ioads of government troops before Ihcy were hit. A government military spokesman said he had no report the marines had made contact with the enemy. The area the marines assaulted is about 2ti miles northwest of Quang Tri, which the North Vietnamese took Mav 1. Vietnamese 15th Division and rangers who had defended An Loc were pulled out of the ruined provincial capital in a massive airlift as the siego went through lis SOtti day.

The forces is I he town fit) miles noi'lh of Saigon were replaced by the South Vietnamese 18th Division and fresh rangers carried in by the American and South Vietnamese helicopters, which flew out the third garri- ln the air war. the U.S. Command reported that American jets flew 188 slrikes againsl The latest assault by government marines tightened the South Vietnamese' grip around Quang Tri City. Marines now are pressing on Hie northern, and eastern outskirts and the airborne duR in on the southeastern and southern edges. The enemy remains entrenched in the city cenler despite heavy American bombing, and the paratroopers' efforts to penetrate the city have been stalled five days.

On another front far to the south. government military sources said Irrxips.of the South By MICHAEL PUTZEL Associated Press Writer SAIGON AP Several hundred South Vietnamese marines were dropped behind enemy lines north Df Quang Tri City Tuesday, and ground fire was so heavy it knocked down three American helicopters that flew I hem in. The helicopters, flown by U.S. Marines from 7lh Fleet carriers, made their landings under escort of U.S. Army Cobra helicopter gunships.

The crews from two downed running mates down to a hand ful. AH agreed that, instead of soliciting possible running mates from a broad circle of party leaders, the South Dakota senator is more likely to ask their views on one di- two uf hi: own choices. McGovern himself said in an interview Sunday night with the Secretary Rogers Says Drawing Is Hearst newspapers that while he is "well convinced" Kennedy won't run "Whether he piliiiiimiiim tiumi 'iooiiiiiioinooooniooilllil Chess Championship Begins Russian Has Upper Hand Set Todav would respond to real pressure just don't know." Vatican Fails In Release Of POWs In Lottery The reason for choosing Kennedy was put most succinctly HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP1- by one adviser who said he The Pennsylvania lottery will thought the Massachusetts sen-ator could be convinced to run. pick both a weekly number and ulhonaire in Beaver Falls "What we need is that Wallace-leaning vote in the big industri Wednesday before shufing down the flonded-out drawings until sometime in August.

al states, he said. lnal where he'd be a big help," Bv CAIU. P. LEUBSDORF MIAMI BEACH. Fla.

(AP) -On the eve of George McGovern's likely nomination Tor president, senior aides said Tuesday they regard Sen. Edward M. Kennedy as the South Dakota senator's top choice as a running mate. But there is surprisingly strong backing for labor leader Leonard Woodcock. This is the substance of an assessment based on a series of interviews in which the advisers were asked to list the three most likely McGovern choices if.

as expected he wins the presidential nomination Wednesday night. Virtually everyone conl acted agreed that. Kennedy, who has insisted he won't take the job. remains McGovern's lop choice and may be subject to substan-t i a 1 pressure to accept McGovern's call. Besides Kennedy, the interviews showed considerable hacking for three senators Gaylord Xelson of Wisconsin, Philip A.

Hart of Michigan and Abraham A. Ribicoff of Can-necticut-and for Gov. Reubin Askew of Florida. Ribicoff and Askew have said they're not interested. The interviews were conducted both before and after McGovern's victory in Monday night's California credentials fight brought him to the brink of first-ballot nomination in balloting scheduled Wednesday night.

Several advisers said they felt McGovern probably had narrowed the list of possible The -weekly drawine will be Those citing Woodcock men tioned his Koman Catholic reli held at 10 a.m., with the sweepstakes following at noon. gion as well as his labor con-cctions and compatibility on In case of ram. the drawings were to be switched from the Reaver County town's munici issues with McGovern. Nelson, a close personal friend of McGovern, was seen pal parking lot to St. Mary's school perhaps the most compatible of all with the South Dakota It's the first time the have been scheduled for senator.

Hart was described one aide as having strong sup the same day. Also, it th first, time the millionaire': port among labor and blacks to obtain a report from the North Vietnamese ahout the delivery of more mail lo the delivey of more mail to the prisoners: and to assure that the North Vietnamese treat the prisoners in a humanitarian way according to the provisions of (he Geneva Convention, Al his news conference, Rogers said hfi was generally hopeful lhat the reopening of the peace talks might bring some movement by the Norlh Vietnamese toward a settlement ot the war. He gave these reasons: Hie Norlh Vietnamese offensive has proved unsuccessful. The U.S. bombing of Ihe North has been "unusually effective." President Nixon's trips to Moscow and Peking have produced a better climate for peacn in the world.

The continuation of the war serves "nobody's In-lercsl." Rome was Rogers' last stop on a lour of nine nations. By VICTOR L- SIMPSON Associated Press Writer ROME (AP) Secretary ot State William P. Rogers said Tuesday that the Vatican has tried lo obtain the release of U.S. prisoners of war in North Vietnam but "so far lo no avail." There have been hints lhat the Vietnam war, but lately tacts on behalf of the American prisoners, but this was believed the first lime an American official has drawn a clear picture of the Holy See's efforts. Rogers spoke at a news conference in Rome shortly after meeting with Pope Paul VI for an hour in private al the Vatican on the eve oE the resumption of the Paris peace talks.

The Pope has often deplored the Vientam war, but lately has spoken out more forcefully on what he calls that "intolerable and bloody war," Rogers said the Vatican attempted "directly or indirectly" to try lo arrange an exchange of prisoners of war; well as presenting a mature drawings will be held outside image and being a strong cam the stale capitol. paigner. Ribicoff. who will pi: The lottery said the shutdown following the drawings twice allow it to recuperate from flood McGovern into nomination for loss. More than 60 million print (he second time in four yi is Jewish.

McGovern is see ed lottery tickets, computers and other office machines and equipment at the main storage having difficulties in holding the normally Democratic Jewish vote. Askew has often been cited bv McGovern as one of site at Olmsted airport damaged or washed away. white he was able to salvage two draws, but has never triumphed over the Soviet. Spassky made his first move Tuesday all by himself in the shadowless illumination of Ihe stage at Reykjavik's Sports palace. There was something surrealistic about the world championship series with prize money af about dollars starting with only one man sitting at the chess table.

Fischer, as usual, was late. He arrived seven minutes after Spassky moved his queen's pawn and referee Lothar Schmid pressed the button to start. Fischer's clock. his top choices. pawns for Fischer; a king, three pawns and a bishop for Spassky.

U.S. grandmasler Robert Byrne said: "Fischer is going to have trouble making a draw. don't see how Spassky can lose." SveUnar Gligoric, Yugoslav grandmaster, commented: "It is doubtful whether black can save a draw." Fischer is playing the black pieces and Spassky the white, which means the Russian had the first, move. Fischer has played Spassky five times in the past. The three times he played the black pieces he lost.

Playing Henry Kaplan, executive di By STEPHENS BROEN1NG Associated Press Writer REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) Bobby Fischer made his opening assault on the Soviet Chess fortress Tuesday-night, but world champion Bans Spassky repelled it and left the American with a tough fight tor a draw when Iheir first game was adjourned. The first game of history's richest world chess title match was called after 40 moves and 3 hours and 34 minutes of play. It will resume Wednesday at p.m. EDT, or 5 p.m. Reykjavik time.

When plav was called off for the night, there was little left on the board: a king and five rector of the lottery, said he determined to have drawing by the end of August "even if we State Opposition have to put the numbers on Ihe tickets by hand." Meanwhile, there's talk the lottery is considering modi- Delegation Works To Stop McGovern UMW Official (Continued from Page One! street in Lake City, wi li'-itmii it -i Kaplan declined comment on any specific proposals because "there's nothinu definitive now. his family. He said he was tak Rate Increase Is Sought By Columbia Gas Columbia Gas, which serves some 322,000 cusotmers in 2B western Pennsylvania counties en lo the FBI office, but. was We're kicking the idea around ine the tide eoine: for Sen. HHH Muskie Bow Out while we have the hiatus.

Speculation is that a $2,000 prize might replace the weekly $4,000 prize that, along with a George McGovern la show that the convention could not be "steam-rolled" into accepting a canaiaale. Kenneriv Port, i in Hyannis sailing holi- "I'm going to do everything corresponding change in the winning number combination, including Fayette said yester can in the Muskie delegation to could produce more winnei Hurt said (here were fewer turn it in your direction," Cam Bv WILLIAM DiMASCTO Aisociated Press Writer MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) -Anti-McGnvern forces in the Pennsylvania delegation tried Tuesday to put together a last-ditch effort lo stop the South Dakota senator from a victory which appeared inevitable in his race for the Democratic presidential nomination. Philadelphia city chairman Peter J. Camiel, still smarting from the convention defeat on the 'seating of' the California delegation, said he was resist- that category.

Now, for each than five names on the i iel sain in a telephone coi sation with Sen. Henry M. million tickets sold it possibd to have nine 84,000 winner: day it has applied to the Public Utility Commission for a 2.5 per cent rate hike, Columbia said the increase, to become effective Sept. 13 if granted, would add S4 cents a month In gas costs of a tvoicaf. presidential list, and that of Leonard Woodcock, president or the United Auto Workers, was Jackson at Washington.

Sens. Edmund S. and Hubert H. Humphrey dropped with the winning combination the last live digits of the six-digit number. The 50-cent lottery ticket another of them.

But the elders of orgar out uf Hie race and Jackson told Camiel he was now getting home heating customer and Continued from Page One! that Sen. George McGovern is this convention's choice as the nominee of our party," said the senator from Maine. Humphrey, his eyes brimming, withdrew saying "we've waged a good battle," and stating he would do his level beil to unite the party and help the 1972 ticket. That left McGovern less er rivals to confront in the climactic nominating roll call. Gov.

George C. Wallace of Alabama remained a candidate, but his strategists have acknowledged he has no chance un the first ballot. And it was virtually certain there would be only one. Wallace, confined to a wheel labor, after a harsh, futile effort to slop McGovern, gave voice to the nrohlem of foraine mipht also hp. changed a hit hem trom on anor lei not told what he was changed with.

Prater, like Pass, was arrested and brought to Pennsylvania after being indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on the conspiracy charges actions their attorneys claim were designed to avoid extradition proceedings which would have been required had they first been charged by the state with murder. After they arrived in Pennsylvania, Ihe murder charges were filed. Pass's attorney, Harold fion-delman of Pittsburgh, charged that federal and slate authorities conspired to bring Pass to Pennsylvania under fraudulent circumstances, Both Gondelman and asked for an immediate, ruling nn their motions, but Judge Charles G. Sweet, did not comply. The judge said there was a presumption that the state had acted properly and he would not ru'e immediately un it would be easier lo under eluding AFL-CIO president Democratic unity behind the stand." Kaplan said.

bcorge Meany. about 19 cents-a-month to the fuel bills of nonhealing custom The utility said the request would add $3.4 million to the liherai senator. "We'll he in there pitching for you," said Camiel, whose "If they had their preference we would have no president for position as head ot tne slate I.ju.- Liiii.l largest political machine was jeopardized by the McGovern forces who built their own company's annual revenues, money needed "to partially offset the effect of increased wages, operating taxes, mate spokesman for George Meany, nresidcni of the AFLCIO. Two Facing Arson Counts State Police arrested twi grass roots organization. sought out Meany, and also McGovern fence-menders Joe Kaufman, a McGovern Humphrey said he had made his last try for the presidency, but intended to "let things simmer down a bit" before beginning a personal quest for Democratic unity.

"1 dun't Hunk that you ought to talk to people about going lo the dance, tu the ball, while they've still gol a fever," he said. Sen. Henry M. Jackson of Washington clung to his candidacy. Reps.

Wilbur D. Mills or Arkansas and Shirley Chi-sholm of New York and former Gov. Terry Sanford of Nnrlh Carolina were candidates without a chance. Already. McGovern strategists were talking of a vice presidential running mate, with the name of Ihe absent, reluctant Sen.

Edward M. Kennedy atop their list. And already, they were beginning the quest for party unity amid signals that it will be hard lo achieve. McGovern's campaign manager said Kennedy was one of two or three Democrats atop the list of potential vice-presi dentinl nominees. Cary Hart said there was a good chance McGovern would offer the nomination to Kennedy some time Tuesday but no guarantee that it would be accepted.

Kennedy has said he does not intend to run for national office rials and supplies, plant additions and higher interest costs leader, said he was distressed persons on arson charges at chair, came to the convention sought peace with the forces of Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley, denied 'a seat in the con experienced since our last general rate increase." by the bitterness which seemed Seanghts about 10 clock Monday night. behind the pro-Jackson muv hall to appeal in person tor support as his forces pressed for changes in the platform par-ticularlv the busing of school Camiel and other old time vention alter decades as Democratic power broker. McGovern allies sousdil Lumber Firm politicians in the Pennsylvania children. compromise, to seat Dalev for de eeation hat the Accused are Rohert.

H. Riley, 18. of Searight and a 13-year-old boy whose name was withheld by police yesterday. The boys allegedly attempted to set fire to House 120 at less the lawyers could show votes in favor of McGovern for the sake of party unity, but A major dispute' loomed over the issue of school busing for Burglarized thr California Question (well Arguing on another mofnn, couldn't hold their uwn, relorm-minded delegate troops in line Auto Mishaps Are Reported Damage was set at $1,900 in a two-car crash on Route 51, one mile north of Perrynpolis yesterday. The mishap occurred shortly before 3 p.m.

State Police said the drivers were Levi W. Curran, 63. of Whitsctt and Joe E. Butchi, 30, of Chestnut Ridge. Mr.

Curran complained of pains but received no immediate treatment, troopers said. South Cville John Semcock, 22, of South Conneilsville was discharged from the Conneilsville Hospital following treatment of scrapes and bruises sustained when his motorcycle collided with a car in South Conneilsville, a hospital spokesman said. The accident occurred about 3 p.m. Waynesburg An auto driven by Geraldine Roach of Westover, W. Va.

sustained some $1,700 damage when ttie vehicle struck I he guardrails on Route 2-18, six miles south of Waynesburg at 11 J5 a.m. yesterday, State Police said. racial balance, with Wallace demanding a platform call for Rothman and Gondelman chal Searighls, State Police said. over the 1,509 needed to nominate) would not have gone to the senator on the first nomi to eain its adoption lenged the method of selecting The political game was really grand inry in wasnmgtnn Riley was arraigned before Magistrate Harold Parker and committed to the Fayette Coun nating ballot. Some $900 worth of fools and materials were reported missing from the West Poinl Marion Lumber Co.

in a burglary that look place sometime between 5 its abolition, Another marathon session loomed over the platform tailored to fit County. up early lUestiay, when me roll was nailed on the tirst bis issue Harry Boyer, president of the state AFL-CIO. said. "I am ty Jail in lieu of $1,500 hond. lo face ihe convention: that of Names of prospective nirors are submitted by a judge and Ihe chairman of hnth major un- surprised that Humphrey has p.m.

Monday and 7 p.m. yesterday. seating 151 contested McGovern delegates from California. On that tesl, McGovern's withdrawn even after the vote lifical parties. This system, the McGovern's liberal viewpoints.

Gov. Reubin Askew of Florida sounded in his keynote ad dress a call for unity in a feuding party. He said Democrats on the California question." attorneys argued, does not pro investigating officers said the building located on Route 88. one vide for a random selection of jurors. Instead, they claimed, forces amassed 1,018.28 delegate votes.

That not only gave baek his contested delegates: it A petition was filed against the juvenile before county authorities, troopers said. About 7:30 p.m. troopers also arrested five juveniles, ages eight to 13 of Searights, for malicious mischief after they were apprehended throwing firecrackers into vacant houses mile mirth of Point Marion was have rrsponded to "a coalition manv segments of tne commu of protest," and it they can now in 1072. snowed wliere the power was. Directors Named By Legion Club nity are eliminated frnm con entered by breaking a window.

State Police are also probing a burglary al (he PennDOT highway maintenance shed on Route 982 in Bullskui Twp. reported yesterday, A lock was broken from the Legion Club, Inc. of Lafayette there. sideration. Sweet is expected to rule on this question before Monday, when the cases against Pass are slated lo be presented to the grand jury.

Posi 51. Unioiitown, named its hoard of directors for 1972- 73 at CVILLE FIRE CALL Daily Courier Eldg. on Appl St. in Conneilsville suffered shed. Tools and personal items unite, tney can win.

He. said it was impossible lo ignore "the forces of division that pull al us from every direction tonight." But Askew said "a good and open fight" can become a source of strength if the contestants get together in the end. McGovern, meanwhile, altered his position on U.S policy In Southeast Asia. He said in a statement that as president he a meeting last night. Elected were William R.

Lulich. Joseph Fodar, Ray i William scorched roof when a pipe leading to the furnace caught valued at sso were reported stolen. Troopers said about 10 gallons of gasoline was removed from various pieces of equipment. Christovich, Roy T. Phillips, Ted PT.

MARION MEET Point. Marion Borough Council conducted routine business at its regular monthly session. i assume, uerwyn c. Kelley. fire.

Conneilsville i answered the alarm at 1 :05 p. C. B. Crnssland. John Faris Joseph Mondalek, Robert would keep troops in Thailand and naval forces in the Gulf of Repair Work (Continued from Page One) firms delinquent in making reports and payments.

The spokesman said council will take action to enforce a violation of the Ohiopyle Borough Zoning ordinance. Owners of abandoned cars will he notified to remove Hie vehicles from the community. Violators will be given 3D days In comply with the removal order or face prosecution. Protest Against Pay Hike Tonkin unfil American prison ers are released. He sain ne is Rekard, Joel Strong, Anthony Kula and Ted Zajac.

Norlh Union VFW Auxiliary Mer-I Ladies Auxiliary to the North "fully confident there wuiua ne no such need." Heretofore, McGovern has nlprimd Intal U.S. withdrawal. Union VFW Post IKH3 will meet McGovern was said aiso to fc- ha mnfprmH hv telenhono Wednesday, July 18, at 8 p.m. in the post home. Regular mnnthlv meeting was with Humphrey and with mus-kie ahout the field of vice presi I To: Gov.

Milton J. Shapp. Tlic Capitol. Harrisburg, Ta. I As a voter and a taxpayer, I protest the Cnm in nn wealth Compensation I Commission's recommendations for pay increases for the executive, judi- I I cial and legislative branches ot state government without the legislature voting on the bills.

The increases are far above the Pay Board guidelines I of 5.5 per cent. I urge yon to call a special session of the Genera Assembly before (he Aug. 21, 1372 deadline (when the raises become effective). The House and Senate members should be given a chance to stand up and he 1 counted ou how they vote on this issue. 1 NAME I to be held tonight but has been rechedulcd due lo the cleaning dential prospecls.

of the post home. The convention atiopica rules forbidding winner-take-all presidential primaries, effective in 19711. That eliminates the issue that produced the pivotal battle over California delegates, cho PLAYER TREATED N'ick Bell, IB. of Dunbar R.D. Dunbar (Continued from Page One) heing conducted to determine flood damage in the township.

Although nn estimale nf damage was available, supervisors said damage included a washed out bridge al Wheeler and roads and si reams in need of repair. 01 her routine husincss was transacted. 2 was discharged from Hie Con sen in insl such a nrimarv. STREET or BOX neilsville Hospital lasl evening following treatment of a shou der injury. A hospital spokesman And the Democrats decided CANDIDATE'S WIFE Mrs, Eleanor McGovern, wife of Sen.

that, beginning in 107B, a worn- George McGovern, tnkes seat nt Democratic National Cnnven- an should alternate, in chairing tion to watch proceedings. Her husband is now the frnnt-nin- the national conventions. iter for the nomination, -ap wirommo said he was hurl while playing hall with the Teener 1-cagiic..