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THE WEATHER PAGE SCHEDULE Considerable cloudiness, enol General MorofIlm Go. Opinion. Page 37 Fifth Tr. Gp Social Page with a chance of showers today Avenue and tonight. Partly cloudy Ohio 43201 Columbus, Area Page 10 low tonight, 508.

High yester- Comics Page 16 day, 72, low, 53. 8 a.m. today, Sports Page 17 Thursday. High tomorrow, 70s, Greenville! duncate Vital Statistics Page 15 TV News Page 15 55. .07 precipitation.

Classified Pages 18, 19 FORT GREENE VILLE-1793 Vol. 88, No. 55 Established 1883 Greenville, Ohio, 45331, Wednesday, July 5, 1972 Two Sections Twenty Eight Pages Price Ten Cents 'MUCH NEEDED REALIZED THROUGH MONIES Ohio's Schools Receive Big Boost From New Tax COLUMBUS (UPI) The state Department of Education today released the results of a computerized study it said shows the new state income tax has provided "much needed nourishment" for school systems that were teetering on the edge of bankruptcy, "Without state income tax, Ohio's fiscal condition in education would have collapsed into chaos," sail Martin Essex, superintend of public instruction. The income tax revenues which were distributed to school districts, Essex said, were the equivalent of a 5.42 mill property tax levied throughout the state. In 241 districts, over onethird of the total in the state, local voters woud have needed to approve 10 or more mills of additional property tax to equal the funds their schools receive from the state income tax, Essex said.

He said the additional funds equalled 52.7 mills in one particularly distraught district, Huntington Local Schools in Ross County, Ohio's eight largest urban dis- Chess Match 'Checkmated' By World's 'Kings'; Spassky, Fischer Squabble Stymies Officials REYKJAVIK, Iceland (UPI) The future of the world chess championship once more is in doubt, this time because Soviet titleholder Boris Spassky wants American challenger Bobby Fischer punished for his behavior. The 24-game championship match was scheduled to start Sunday, but Fischer, a 29-yearold chess genius from Brooklyn, failed to turn up, mostly because he wanted more money than the $125,000 purse put up by the organizers. All appeared saved when a British millionaire banker- and chess fan--dug into his own pocket to offer another $125,000. Fischer was on the next plane to Reykjavik and arrived Tuesday morning, where he quickly left the airport not to be seen since. Came the draw Tuesday to see who would play white for the first game and Fischer was asleep.

So he sent his second, while Spassky was there in person. The world champion, 35, apparently decided he had had enough of Fischer's antics and issued a statement that said: "Fischer broke the rules of holding the contest by refusing to come for the ceremony of opening the match. By this, Fischer insulted me, personally, and the Chess Federation of the U.S.S.R., which I He added that since Fischer had broken the rules he "must bear the just punishment before there is a hope of holding the News Briefs President Studies Latest Asian Report SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. (UPI) President Nixon, mapping U.S. negotiating strategy for the renewed Paris peace talks, considers a report today from a adviser who returned Tuesday from a fact-finding trip Southeast Asia.

Maj. Gen. Alexander M. Haig, the No. 2 man to Henry A.

Kissinger on the National Security Council staff, a four day visit to Saigon and Phnom Penh to furnish Nixon first hand assessment of the military situation there as the peace negotiations are resumed. Hanrahan Trial Opens In Chicago Today CHICAGO (UPI) The conspiracy trial of Cook County State's Attorney Edward V. Hanrahan begins today after almost 11 months of court battles in the controversial 1969 Black Panther case. Hanrahan, 51, was charged with conspiring assistant and 12 policemen to cover up evidence and prevent prosecution of police who raided a Black Panther apartment Dec. 4, 1969.

Hanrahan has refused to plead in the case stating the charges were illegal. Two young Panther leaders, Mark Clark and Fred Hampton, were killed during the raid, Japan Elects Pro-American Prime Minister TOKYO (UPI) Kakuei Tanaka, 54, a pro-American, politician, was elected prime minister of Japan climax a hectic campaign to select a successor to Eisaku Sato. Tanaka will officially take office Thursday following his certification by the Diet (parliament). Tanaka defeated former Foreign Minister Takeo Fukuda, who was supported by former Premier Eisaku Sato. A runoff was necessary because none of the original four candidates got a majority on the first ballot.

Man Files $100,000 Suit Against Sheriff PHOENIX, Ariz. (UPI) Raymond Earl Williams, 35, has filed a $100,000 against Sheriff Glenn A. Rike of Wayne County, Ohio, whose arrest request for Williams" resulted in the wrong Williams being picked up. The man wanted in the securities fraud case was a Raymond L. Williams, 42, who is still sought.

The other Williams, a cabinet maker, was arrested Dec. 28 under the indictment and later released. Nursing Home Group Welfare Funds Stopped COLUMBUS (UPI) Payments for the care of welfare recipients will be stopped Aug. 1 by the state Welfare Department to 39 skilled nursing homes around Ohio, which seriously failed to meet state and federal requirements for health and safety. Stopping the payments will require the patients to be moved to homes which meet the standards.

Decisions Expected On Convention Seats tricts also gained, while only 30 districts did not benefit. "These are the state's wealtheir districts which have high property valuations per pupil, Essex said. Among ng the urban centers which gained, and the equivalent in property taxes, included: Akron, $4.9 million, 5.01 Canton, $2.1 million, 5.68 mills; Cincinnati, $4.3 million, 2.29 mills; Cleveland, $11.6 million, 4.05 mills; Columbus, $11.7 million. 6,74 mills; Dayton $3.2 million, 2.76 mills; Toledo $6.4 million, 5.92 mills; and Youngstown, $2.1 million, $4.31 mills. On a county-wide basis, he said, the income tax funds for education equate to more than 10 mills of property tax in 14 counties: Adams, Brown, Clermont, Columbiana, Greene, Lawrence, Medina, Meigs, Morrow.

Perry, Pike, Preble, Vinton and Warren. Essex said just before the Ohio General Assembly enacted the income tax, about 40 school districts had requested audits, preparatory to seeking emergency aid to stay open, Holiday Toll Could Fall Below Estimate By United Press International John D. Lawlor, executive vice president of the National Safety Council, today said the final traffic death toll for the Fourth of July holiday could fall far short of a pre-hoiday estimate that between 800 and 900 persons would die. are very gratified that the figure is so low compared with the estimate we Lawlor said. "'We hope that this is an indication that the recent federal law having to do with control of the driver and improved roads and a safer automobile is taking effect.

"It will take some time, however, to determine whether or not this really has been the case or whether the reduced number of fatalities resulted from a lower number of total mileage- traveled by the American driving The holiday period officially ended at midnight Tuesday. It began at 6 p.m. local time Friday, A United Press International count at 3 a.m. EDT showed at least 699 persons had died in traffic since the holiday period began. A breakdown of accidental deaths showed: Traffic 699 Drownings 174 Planes 13 Others 75 Total 961 California reported the largest single traffic toll of any state- 66.

Texas had 62, New York 36, Michigan 34 and Florida and Ohio each reported 29. Council Holds Tuesday Meeting Greenville councilmen met in regular session Tuesday night, however. not enough councilmen were present to take any type of action. Councilmen did discuss a number of items, however, no action could be taken. Swimming Meet, Band Concert Over Fourth Some 212 Delegates In Question WASHINGTON (UP I) Democrats battling for delegates to the party's national convention, now only five days away, awaited federal court decisions today that could have a crucial effect on the choosing of their nominee for president.

In dispute and embroiled in court action were the composition of blocs. of 153 delegates from California and 59 from Illinois. Courts in Washington, D.C.. and Chicago had been asked to settle controversies that grew out of a preconvention meeting of the Democratic Credentials Committee in Washington. The committee, which ended an 11-day session Tuesday night, ruled that front-runner Sen.

George S. McGovern should not receive all 271 delegates from California, although the South Dakota senator finished first in the state's winner-take-all June 6 primary. It decreed 153 of the 271 seats should be distributed among other candidates who ran in the primary. The committee also challengers should seats from the of 59 Chicago Illinc Chicago Mayor 1 Daley, Both disputes werd0 federal court. The Appeals in Washinging spent four hours arguments in an exti Fourth of July sess: expected to announce decision today.

At the same time, forces prepared to ask a circuit court in Illinois for an injunction to stop the Illinois challengers from going to Miami Beach to take their seats at the convention opening July 10. Tractors Stolen Over Weekend Darke County Sheriff's Deputies were kept busy July 2 and 3 investigating three breaking and enterings. Elson's. broken Ford, Versailles, was reported into and a 1969 red, two door, Plymouth hardtop, Nothing was was reported reported stolen. stolen at an uninhabited dwelling at the Cletus Bronstetter property, Route 3, Arcanum.

Three tractors worth $5400 each were reported stolen from Greenville Ford Tractor, Sebring Warner Do: It is not known whether the thieves drove the tractors from the lot or loaded onto something and then removed them. Two of tne tractors were brand new, while a third one belonged to Adrian Sommers, in for repairs. tractor was who had brought, the tractor a 1972 Ford, as were the other two. yesterday. Divers performed gracefully, despite the downpour.

(AdvoPix By Broderick) Gov. Gilligan Denies Backing Of Sen. McGovern For President COLUMBUS (UPI) -An exchange of friendly letters between Gov. John J. Gilligan and Sen.

George McGovern should not be interpreted as an endorsement of the South Dakota senator's presidential nomination, a spokesman for the governor said Tuesday night. "It doesn't indicate an endorsement, it doesn't indicate any change in the governor's position. said Robert Tenenbaum, press secretary to Gilligan. What transpired was a letter from Gilligan to McGovern praising the senator's volunteer campaigners who are working for the Democratic party in Ohio. McGovern replied Tuesday, "You may be assured that we will continue to work diligently to.

assure unity in our. party This is an attempt on the part of the governor to convey to Sen. McGovern the fact that he is not the bit concerned that the McGovern people will not be working for the party once the nomination is decided." Tenenbaum said. McGovern had been reported as saying if he loses the nomination because of the Democratic. Convention Credentials Committee action taking a large, portion of he his might California bolt delegates away, the party.

Tenenbaum said there were some reports from the Governors. that Conference indicated at Houston Gilligan last "might be concerned with the attitude of the McGovern workers" should senator lose. 'Quiet Holiday' On State Roads match. Only after this can return to the question about the possibility of holding the match. He also demanded a personal apology.

Fischer's lawyer, Paul Marshall. and his second. Father William Lombardy, were optimistic. "We are hopeful we will be able to solve our differences with the Russians, said Marshall after a session with Spassky's advisers Tuesday night. Lombardy, Marshall a said he burly and Catholic Father priest and international chess grand master, sit down again with the Russians today to try to solve the problems.

"We are making progress, Father Lombardy said. Blood Drawing Planned July 11 On Tuesday, July 11, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.. the Darke County Blood Bank will conduct its Blood Donation Day at the First Presbyterian Church. 114 East Fourth Street, Greenville.

Mrs. Joyce Straub, president of Epsilon Chapter of Lambda Chi Omega Sorority, along with her two co chairmen, Mrs. Lee Trostle and Mrs. Winnie Voiles, have announced that this is the first Darke County blood drawing ever to be sponsored by a sorority. Unfortunately, the blood bank is still operating with a deficit balance.

ce. Mrs. Valerie Wilson, Executive Secretary for the Darke County Blood Bank states, "We are quite grateful to this organization for participating in this project which is so important to the residents of our county. I hope fraternal, civic, and social organizations will respond to this drawing by referring donors to make up this deficit and assure an adequate supply of blood will be available during the long hot summer. Refreshments will be provided to all donors.

and they should remember not to take any medication, including aspirin, for 24 hours prior to their donation. There are no eating restrictions. the donors may have whatever they like and there is no time limit as to when you can eat. For further information, please feel free to contact Mrs. Wilson at the Darke County Blood Bank, Greenville, telephone number: 548-6700.

many left before events were finished AS the rain came down harder. (AdvoPix By Broderick) FOR HIMSELF WASHINGTON Jerry Wurf, president of the 550- 000 member American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Union, has endorsed Senator George McGovern for president. Wurf, who is also a member of Washington, D. C. delegation to the Democratic National Convention, opening next week 8 Miami Beach, for said himself he was in speaking 1 (UPI) McGovern and not Troy Resident Eng Victims nited Press International Streets and highways in Ohio were safer.

than safety officials had believed they would be during the long July 4 holiday period as at least 30 persons died in traffic mishaps, compared with the prediction of 39. The count ran from 6. p.m. Friday to midnight Tuesday. In addition to the 30 traffic, deaths, at least three persons drowned, one died in a plane crash and a riding mower accident claimed another life.

A rash of multiple death accidents marred the holiday. Mishaps in Cleveland, Coal Grove, near Port Clinton and in Canton each claimed two lives. Those were the worst recorded accidents in the state. Paul Zell, 41, of Troy, drowned when he fell from his burning boat into Lake Erie south of Kelley's Island. Ernest Grayson, 32, of Barberton, drowned in a lake at Old State Park near Akron while trying to rescue his two children after their canoe capsized.

The youngsters were rescued. Edward W. Reeher, of Greenville, drowned in an open septic tank at his grandfather's home in Kinaman near Warren. Despite drizzling rains, Fourth of July activities continned at the Greenville City Park. Pictared above The State Highway Patrol posted a very quiet holiday yesterday with no accidents occurring in Darke County.

However, two accidents were reported Monday, July 3. At 6:40 p.m. Glen McKim, 68, of Piqua was traveling south on State Route 127 when he was struck broadside by Miriam Wendell, 33, of Rural Route 2, Versailles. Moderate damage was reported to both drivers' cars. Wendell was cited for assured clear distance.

The other accident occurring at 10:30 p.m. north of Greenville on Ellis Road. Timothy Rodeheffer, 17, Rural Route 1, Rossburg, went off the right side of the road and struck a phone pole, reason being that the steering linkage of his car had broken. He complained of injuries but received no treatment. 122nd Army Band Concert Planned For Marling Shell Sunday, 2:30 P.M.

John J. Gilligan, the Governor of Ohio, and Major General Dana L. Stewart, the Adjutant General of Ohio are to present to Darke Co. the Army Band, under the direction of CWO Erwin K. Walker.

A. free public concert, of marches, light classical and popular music will be given at the Greenville City Park Marling Bandshell at 2:30 in the afternoon on Sunday the 9th of July. The 122nd Army Band, stationed at the Beightler Armory, 2825 West Grandville Road, Worthington, Ohio, is the only Army National Guard Band in the State of Ohio. This unit is composed of 42 musicians from many communities in the state. Selections which the Band will plapy include a medipey from play include a medley from Your selections from the rock musical "Overture to the Third Act from Lohengrin" by Richard Wagner; and a variety of popular tunes and Marches, including the traditional "Army Goes Rolling Along, and John Phillip Sousa's immortal "Stars and Stripes Forever." Also featured on the program will be a Stage Band composed of members of the concert group.

This Stage Band will play current jazz and other popular selections. The Band has a lingage of Dwight Brown conducting the Greenville Concert Band. The band, along with a number of other bands provided enter- two well known Army Bands of the Ohio Army National Guard. These bands are the 122nd Band and the 37th Division Band. The unit was first organized as a part of Ohio National Guard the 21st of July 1927 at Akron.

Ohio. The Band was called into active duty in March 1941. It served with distinction during World War IT in the Alaskan, Northern Solomon and the Luzon Campapigns. It is honored to wear The Meritorious Commendation with a Streamer embroidered Bougainville and also the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation. The Band was also called into the service of our country during the Korean conflict, serving from October 1950 until January 1955.

The 122nd Army Band is commanded by CW Four Erwin K. Walker a veteran of World War IL. Walker has commanded the Band since January 1954. He is a professional Bass Player of many years experience. He has enjoyed playing with the Circus Band during the Cleveland performance of the Annual Shrine Circus for many years.

Walker is ably assisted by MSG Van Shepherd, SFC Theodore Croy and SFC Bernard Sims. SGT's Shepherd and Croy are professional musicians, SGT Sims is the Band Director of Cleveland East Tech High School. Spectators for the activitles at the Greenville City Pool, yesterday, took shelter underneath umbrellas, towels, etc. as a downpour may have hampered the events, but did not stop them. A number of spectators turned out, but This young diver was just one of the many, who participated exhibition the "Greenville City Pool tainment for the public yes terday afternoon.

(AdvoPix By Broderick).

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