The Morning Herald from Uniontown, Pennsylvania • Page 1

Morning Herald h'tiyrttv County's Only Morning Newspaper UNIONTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1973 OUR 67Tii YEAR NO. 248 The Nixon To Appoint Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox, saying the appointment would be made by Acting Atty. Gen. Robert H. Einrk.

Said the Watergate-related White House tape recordings would be turned over to U.S. District Court billionaire Howard Hughes, Nixon said the fact that Rebozo kept the cash untouched in a snfety deposit box for three years proves lie is a "totally honest The new prosecutor will have "independence, total cooperation from the executive branch," Nixon said. The nationally broadcast news conference at times was marked by blistering presidential criticism of the new.1: media, and wilh equally blistering questions from reporters. The news conference ended after 40 minutes. Nixon, who walked from the podium after the traditional "thank you" from the sehior news service correspondent, mingled for a moment with nearby photographers before leaving the White House East Room.

The "thank you" was not audible to the radio-television audience. During the President: news conference, WASHINGTON AP) President Nixon promised Friday niglit that a new special prosecutor would be appointed next week to independently investigate the still-swirling Watergate scandal. I Speaking at a wide-ranging news conference, the President didn't divulge the name ot the successor to the fired 'Groat Step' Toward Peace WASHINGTON (AP) President ISixun said Friday night the United States anil the Soviet Union have moved from ihcir greatest crisis in a decade to "a great step forward toward real peace in the Middle East." He said the two powers will use their Influence to promote a negotiated settlement between Israel and the Arab nations. Faye tte Said Uial while the new special prosecutor "will have total cooperation from the executive branch," he bus no intention of turning over confidential presidential documents. "We will not provide presidential documents lie said.

"I will have to stand on presidential confidentiality." grounds for impeachment," but said: "I simply intend to carry out to the best of my responsibility the duties I was elected to catrv cut last November" The House Judiciary Committee is mnk- ing a preliminary inquiry into the possible impeachment of Nixon. Denounced the electronic news (Continued on Page 3, Col. 1) 110 Itf Jl'OltT. (ieorgc Kowalczyk points to spot where WO reportedly binder! nud hvu large creatures were walking, City (Herald-Standard Photo By McCuskcr! 'Kigfoot' Sighting Studied By W'rnoreland UFO Unit Man Killed In Smashup Uy UOIJ DVORCIIAK While repotted sightings of the creature known as 1 'Bigfuot" and identified flying objects (Ui''()s) are usually regarded as separate in-I; cidents, there have been reports of co-sighlings. Evidently, the incident along the Vanct-s Mill-Bute Rd.

Thursday night falls into that category, according to Stanley Gordon of Greensburg, dircc- tor of the Westmoreland County UFO Study Group. "We've had eight confirmed sightings from reliable sources of Dui igon and Lenkey were admitted to Ihe Brownsville General Hospital in fair condition. Astle was nronninifprf HmH at fh scenc by Deputy Coroner Leonard urecnuet. California Borough Police said Astle was traveling north on Route 88 up a winding hill at a high rate of speed when he lost control. The 197.1 Corvette then crossed the raao and struck an embankment.

The car Hipped over and skidded on its rooftop for about a feet. The vehicle. was completely demolished, with loss put at SB.SOO. Mr. Astle was born June 1G, 1941 and was a brakeinan for the Monessen -Southwestern Railroad, a subsidiary of the Wheeling Steel Corp.

Survivors include a daughter, Lori Lynn; his father, Thomas with (Continued on Page 3, Col. 5) low level UFO activity minutes before or minutes after Bigfoat was seen," said Mr. Cordon, who has investigated also lite Uigfoot reports near Creensbur'g in late September and early October. He mentioned an incident at Pres-que Isle near Eric in July, 1UE6 when a UFO supposedly landed on a beach and a hairy creature was reportedly seen in the area moments later. The Westmoreland County UFO Study Group, comprised ot scientists, engineers, teachers and other professional people whu investigate The rotary blade was moving with such force of intensity that it penetrated the bubble of the craft and struck the two occim'aiHs.

killine them instantlv. The FAA's reported added that such mechanical difficulty is usually preclud- wMl a Solent virbration of Hie craft which lasts about two minutes. Officials theorized that McCelrnv w.t; attempting to land the craft during this warning period, but the helicopter was Sirica next Tuesday, but said thev would not be made public. Defended the actions of his cloost friend, C.G. "Bene" Rebozo, in handling a $100,001) campaign contribution From Mid-East Wails Continuing Rv Tilt; ASSOC (AT LIU PRESS Jsraeli officers claimed Friday night mat they had occupied almost all of a major kgypllan city Israeli officers told AP correspondent uaviu i.anca&nire tneir men had token over most of Sue, city, al Hie southern end of the 103-mile-lonc Suez Canal, mid on reltncry lind he en UHS UUEEN-Patty Sprowl is crowned as homecoming queen of Uninntown Area High School during ceremonies last night.

However, the grid team wasn't as lucky, losing to Upper St. Clair, 8-3. (Hernld-Stnnilard Photo) Entertainment aRer (lie dinner was provided by the chorus of Laurel Highlands Barbershop Singing Society. They sang a collection ot songs including "Yankee Doodle Dandy," "California Here I come," and "This is My Country," Entertainment chairman for the even ing was John Deems. Guests introduced at the affiar included County Commissioner Marion C.

Klingensniilli and his wife; the association's attorney, William Parshall, and his wife; Fayette Bank representative, William Shelby and Mrs. Shelby; the association's county agent, William Gallagher; the association's home economist. Yolanda Kaminsky; Adrian Siiiilh, nutrition assistant, and Mildred Danko. Dnor prizes were awarded at the end of the meeting. This year's Board of Directors fur the Association include: Thomas Adams.

William Cnnslantine. Deems. Espen-shade. Herbert M. (tans, William Henderson, Holland Herring, Jarkson, Kenneth Nixon, S.

Kvans Porter, Robert Williams, and llobert Locum. deslroyed. 'Copter Crash Report Is Given On County Fair CD Drill Held By County Unit i-'i UFO sightings on a state-wide level, was particularly in teres led in the sighting in North Union Twp. because ol the striking similarities of other reports. "There haven't been any sighlings ot Higfont since the first week ol Oc- lolier in western Pennsylvania," Mr.

Gordon said, "but the creature described in this incident fits those creatures identically, i Mr. Gordon and his team of in- vesligalors were at the scene yester- ft day to talk to witnesses and lake (Continued on Page 3, Col. 1) Probe over a wooded area and could not come directly down. Meanwhile, the Public Utility Commission has ordered an investigation into whether the helicopter was licensed by the stale to carry passengers. The PUC said Perm Line Service, Inc.

based in Scoltdale, offered an "apparently illegal" advertisement in the yellow pages of the telephone directory. A public hearing will be held. mobilization of forces and emergency rescue. Mr. Rice said (hat Civil Defense is taking on additional responsibilities other than preparedness for nuclear attack.

"Disasters both natural and man-made are demanding Civil Defense to take an active part," said Rice. "Today, our leople look at Civil Defense as the organized activity which provides planning along with organizational assistance to minimize Ihe damage of natural disasters as welt as those that could come with warfare. "While we cannot discount the possibility of nuclear warfare, we can consider it in the perspective of a need lor alt disaster preparations," Rice said. helicopter. Steve Deli, a fireman, drove the ambulance.

The ambulance and police cars with their blinking red lights and an orange policeman's rain suit were used to mark the landing spot for the helicopter. Morrell Answers 23 False Alarms Morrell Vol. Fire Dept. yesterday answered its 23rd false alarm lo the Connellsville Sportswear Plant on Houle 119 North in ihe last two years, a spokesman said last night. The spokesman said a malfunction In the sprinkler system activates the alarm lo the department and Iso sounds the alarm from the Sportswear Plqnt in the city of Connellsville, A spectacular auto accident on Route 8B at Highpoint in California Borough late yesterday morning claimed the life of one man and injured two others.

Killed was Lawrence J. Astle, 31. of ayen auto. City R.D., the driver 'of 'the Two passengers, Roxann Durigon, IB, of Republic and John Wilbur Lenkey, 16, of 235 Prospect Brownsville were in- jured. Runaway Rig On Rte.

166 A Dalton, Ga. truck driver was able to avoid seriuus damage to his rig and several ears slopped in traffic after his tractor-trailer, loaded with steel, broke lice on a lull ouRoute I10 coming into Point Marion yesterday. State Police said that the runaway truck was driven by 2S-year-old Wallace W. Todd. Troopers reported that Todd was able to drive the vehicle in and out of several cars stopped in traffic at 1:30, but the truck sideswiped three cars before coming to rest along an embankment.

Damage to the rig was set at $200. Also damaged were cars operated hv Anthony N. Koiundie of Cfairton ($150) dim rrEiuiKii Diramun 01 nupwonn R.D. 1 (250). Another auto had $25 damage.

Norrnalville Youth Listed As 'S serious' A Norrnalville R.D. 1 youth was in serious condition last night in the Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh after being involved in a two-car accident near the Norrnalville Post Office yesterday which also damaged a garage. Charles Bowers, 16, suffered possible head and chest injuries. He was first taken to Connellsville ttospital al 7:40 a.m. and later transferred to Pittsburgh.

Bowers' car and one operated by Robert E. Shaffer, 31, or Markleton D. 1 were involved in the mishap, State Police said, Shaffer was not injured. Both autos then hit a garage at the Thomas Snyder home. Damage to the vehicles was estimated at (1,800 while the garage had 1,200 in damages, police said.

Bowers was taken to the Connellsville Hospital by the Saltlick Twp. firemen's ambulance. Weather It's to be fair and mild today with a chance of some showers tonight, and Sunday. High today will be 67; low, 44, High on Sunday will be 62. Chance of precipitation: 20 per cent today; 40 per cent tonight.

Death Holas, George M-, Masontown. Cina, Mary Republic. Ouboy, John, Uniontown. Dorothy Crucible. (Details on Page 11) By MIKE HASCH Kayotte County Agricultural Improve- "em us annual meetinc last: night at the Mcnullen (Jrann, main topic 01 discussion was this year's County Fair, which the associa- tion sponsors." A financial report was given by Treasurer J.

Lewis Williams. Total receipts of the fair came to $132,011,03, while Ihe expenditures came to $130,931 .73. This left a total balance of $1,079.30. At the business meeting, various chairmen thanked the people on their respective committees for their hard work and dedication in making the fair a success. After an invocation by Darllon Langley, a braised steak dinner was served by the women of Menallen Grange.

Speakers were introduced by William S. Jackson, president of the association. New County Agent Jay M. Espen-shadc gave a short talk on his observations or Ibis year's fair, Mr. Williams then gave a brief speech tracing the history of the county fair.

Fayette County Civil Defense recently conducted its annual two-day drill. Terry L. Rice, Fayette County CD director, said "The drills are held annually in order to maintain increased readiness 'for emergency situations." The exercises were held at the Fayette County Airport near Connellsville. Taking part were CD organizations throughout the county. The Civil Defense units were assisted by the Civil Air Patrol, North and South Union Vol.

Fire Salvation Army, Uniontown's Rescue Squad and Auxiliary Police. Training exercises were held in emergency first aid, communications, radiation detection, field training, The autopsy report on the two victims who died in a helicopter crash in Greene County Thursday afternoon apparently died while in the air after the vehicle developed mechanical difficulties Killed in Ihe crash of the Pelin Line nP tei- were vt i'i i -ii u' wdaiiuiBum ano i-jfccii -uiu wim. in. iviecuoy oi iier- minie. Christman was a photographer for the Washington Observer Reporter while McCelroy was piloting the heticupfer.

Frank Behm, Washington County coroner who performed the autopsy, said both men suffered similar injuries in the crash. The Federal Aviation Agency conducted an investigation concerning the crash. Eyewitnesses said the helicopter exploded, cartwheeled in the air and then slammed to earth ahout 125 yards from the Curry Memorial Home, three miles east of Wayneshui'fj. The FA A report stated that the tower or part of the helicopter blade apparently became unfastened, tilting forward. Grid Scores Upper Si.

Clair 8, Unlonlown Area 3 Laurel Highlands 27, Clairlon H. Fnirchance Georges 26, Scrrn i Calholic 0 'X Brentwood 22, Albert Gallatin 6 Uentworth 24, Maplctown 14. I Washington 24, Waynesburg Area iJ Jefferson Morgan 47, Avella 16 Norwin 1.1, Connellsville Area 9 i California Area 45, Frazier 8 Chnrlenii fidle Vernon Area i Patrolman Aids In Transferring Baby Charles Crozier, an oH-duty UniDn-town patrolman, assisted a helicopter from Pillsburgh in landing here at 1 10 a.m. yesterday (o make an emergency transfer of a baby from Uniontown Hospital to McGee Hospital, Pittsburgh. The local police department received a call at about 10 a.m.

from Krich Halm, a pilot Tor Seneca Helicopter Emergency Service, Mount Ivy Helicopter Port, Pittsburgh. Mr. Uahn requested assistance in securing a landing place for Hie helicopter in Uniontown. Crozier who was not on duty al the time of the call was at the police station and offered his services. He obtained permission for the helicopter lo land al I laky Funeral Home parking lot on W.

Fayette St. and arranged for the Union-town Vol. Fire ambulance to be there to transfer Ihe rioclors lo Union-town Hospital and hack lo the II, ILIUM treasurer; William S. Jacks; ANNUAL MEETING Attending annual session of Fayttle County Agricultural Improvement Assn. Inc.

last night were, from left; Herbert M. Gans, vice president; J. Holland Herring, secretory; Jay Espenshade, county fnrm president; IHenild-Slnndard I'huto) ugent,.