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THE WEATHER Partly cloudy, warm, chance of rain today. Clear, warm tonight. Tuesday sunny, quite warm. High tomorrow, mid 805 to low 90s, low tonight, mid 60s. High yesterday, 81, low, 60, 8 a.m.

today, 62. .27 precipitation, Vol. 88, No. 59 Greenville Established 1883 Greenville, Ellsberg, Russo 'On' 'Paper Trial' Begins Today LOS ANGELES (UPI)Pentagon Papers trial of Daniel Ellsberg finally begins today and it could bring a parade of former government officials testifying about the practice of "leaking" classified information. A panel of 100 prospective jurors was summoned to appear in U.S.

district court in the government's espionage, theft and conspiracy against the 41-year-old Ellsberg and codefendant Anthony J. Russo. Selection of 12 jurors and six alternates is expected to require about a week, with the City Resident Killed Saturday A Greenville man died from injuries he received in a twocar accident Saturday afternoon in Miami County. Albert A. Schlimmer, 73, 115 West Harmon Drive, died at 5:10 p.m.

at Dettmer. Hospital, of internal injuries. His wife Emma, is still reported in fairly good condition. Miami County officials reported that Schlimmer was driving westbound on Route 718 when he apparently failed to yield at a stop sign at the intersection. Schlimmer collided with a car driven by Theodore Reed, Germantown.

After colliding with the Reed auto, Schlimmer's vehicle then continued and struck a light pole where it came to rest. Schlimmer and his wife were both taken to Dettmer Hospital by the Pleasant Hill Rescue Squad. Mrs. Schlimmer received multiple, breaks of the arm and shoulder. Reed and three members of his family were treated and released at Dettmer Hospital.

Mr. Schlimmer was a retired telegraph operator and agent for the old Cincinnati-Northern Railroad, where he was employed for many years in Greenville. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge and Moose Lodge, all of Greenville, and the Railway Telegraphers Association, having served as secretary and treasurer of the organization. Survivors include, his wife, Emma (Strunks) Schlimmer; one son, Terrence, White Plams, New York: one daughter, Mrs. Elwin (Virginia) Muzzey, Aurora, near Cleveland; three grandchildren; one brother, Lewis Schlimmer, San Luis Obispo, and two sisters, Mrs.

William (Anna) Wolfram, Dayton, and Mrs. Chalmer (Lilly) Martin, North Star. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Miller Funeral Home, Greenville. with the Rev.

Dr. George Holcombe officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Cemetery. Friends may call in the funeral home 011 Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Eyes Turned To Miami Beach; Democrats Poise For Opening General Microfilm Co.

Tr. Gp. 37 Fifth Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43201 Tr. Gp. PAGE SCHEDULE Area, TV News Page Opinion Page Adurate Sports Social Comics Classified Page Page Page Page 10 09 8 Vital Statistics Page 11 FORT GREENE VILLE-1793 Ohio, 45331, Monday, July 10, 1972 AMERICANA MIAMI ATLANTIC MUSKIE OCEAN NORTH VILLAGE BAY CARILLON -HUMPHREY DORAL MIAMI McGOVERN BEACH FONTAINEBLEAU CAVITA TUTTLE DEM.

I GORE CAUSEWAY CONVENTION HEADQUARTERS CONVENTION HALL FLAMINGO COLLINS POLICE HO SHERATON FOUR AMBASSADORS WALLACE WHERE IT'S ALL HAPPENING IN MIAMI BEACH AREA TODAY Headquarters Of Major Can didates Designated On Map (UPI) Ohio's Convention Delegation Could Play Very Important Role MIAMI BEACH (UPI) Ohio's 153 member delegation prepared today to play an important, perhaps pivotal, role in the Democratic National Convention which opens tonight. The delegation, voting third on the roll call of states, will I be the first of the major states to cast a ballot on the crucial issue of seating the California and Illinois delegations, setting the tone for the convention. On paper, the Buckeye del- WAVETTES WIN HIGH HONORS AT VINCENNES DRILL CAMP The Greenville Wavettes walked away with. top honors both weeks at drill team camp, Vincennes, Indiana. Shown above, left to right, front row; Cathy Whittaker, Linda Emmons, Jodi Whitham, Donna Fornshil, A Clum, Lee Wierwille, Shari Lobdell, Patty Harter and Debbie Thwaits.

Middle row; Cindy Burns, Peg Skelton, Barb Oda, Margaret Hill, Sara Clippinger, Joyce Young, Linda Young, Carol Blaine, Jenny Falknor, Eileen Buell. Top- row; Sandy Cain, Vicky Gilbert, Cindy Paul, Debbie Schwenn, Cheri Westfall, Carol Horner, Kandy Price, Karen Kelhl, Tammie Robbins and Terri Wion. The first week of camp was attended by the nine Wavette officers: Two Sections Twenty Pages Price Ten Cents total trial lasting 10 to 12 weeks. In pretrial hearings, the defense produced affidavits from a number of high government officials that it was common practice to make secret information available to the news media. Among them were John Kenneth Galbraith, former ambassador to India; Kennedy White House aide Theodore Sorenson and former assistant secretary of state for public affairs Robert Manning.

Another key question is whether the documents on the evolution and escalation of the Vietnam war contain information dangerous to national security and defense. The government contends they do and has earmarked certain sections of the 57-volume study to prove their point. Ellsberg and Russo say they broke no law but performed a patriotic act in making information available to the American public about Vietnam decision that it may have been embarrassing to several administrations but was not espionage. Both sides are expected to call expert witnesses on the sensitivity of the documents. Trouble Anew In Belfast BELFAST (UPI) Irish Republican Army' (IRA) gunmen returned to the attack today, their 13-day cease-fire abandoned.

Gunbattles spread across Belfast and Londonderry and 10 persons died in the fighting or through In the first the IRA Provisional hours, called off their truce Sunday night, six civilians died in Belfast. including 14-year-old a Roman Catholic priest shot as he administered last rites to another Parade Entries Still Wanted Bob Light, chairman of the Annie Oakley Days parade, has sounded another call for entrants in the Sunday, July 30th, p.m. event. Musical groups, businesses, fraternal and social organizations, clubs and other organizations are welcome to join the parade. They should contact Light at R.

R. 3, Greenville, stating the name of the organization, type of unit, telephone contact number and other pertinent information. Annie Oakley Days officially begins two weeks from this Wednesday when the preliminaries of the Miss Annie Oakley Queen contest is held and opening night old time melodrama, "Nothing Phony" is staged. Both activities slated for Garst Museum grounds. Cathy Whittaker, Amy Clum and Lee Wier.

wille, co captains and Donna Fornshil, Linda Emmons, Shari Lobdell, Patty Harter, Debbie Thwaits and Jodi Whitham, squad leaders. The girls learned a kick routine to "California, Here I a hula hoop routine to "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It a pom pom routine to "Down By The Lazy River," an umbrella routine to "I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing" and a jazz routine to "Shaft." During the week, the girls captured two third places in squad competition behind what was described as the best teams in the area. Later the girls competed in the Miss Vincennes contest along with Muskie Holds Vital Key To Outcome MIAMI BEACH (UPI)-Edmund S. Muskie, once almost king, could become the kingmaker at the Democratic National Convention. The man he might crown is George S.

McGovern. Sometime today Muskie must make a decision. It could be the turning point at the convention, Muskie has promised to decide before nightfall whether he backs McGovern's claim to 271 delegate votes from California, or whether he will merge into the "stop McGovern" movement. Muskie's decision could be pivotal for chances of winning nomination. The vote is expected to be extremely close, the Muskie might be able to swing 200-300 votes.

"My delegation is less controllable than those of any other candidate." Muskie says of his ability to give or deny McGovern votes. "I have delegates who lean toward Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey and delegates who lean toward Sen. McGoverna, "I cannot presume that I can lead them all in one direction or another," he added.

"I speak for myself." The kind of a lift Muskie could provide has in other years led to rewards. including the vice presidential nomination. But Muskie seems less than eager to run a second time as second man and McGovern has given no indication that Muskie is on his list of possibilities. Despite the tarnish of ry defeats, Muskie has a reservoir of support among many key people, including governors, who are waiting for him to take the lead in the bloodletting which could make the nomination worthless. Among those pressuring Muskie to side with McGovern on the California credentials were Govs.

John Gilligan of Ohio and Frank Licht of Rhode Island. Over breakfast Sunday, after attending ng Mass, the two governors who endorsed Muskie early in the campaign suggested that he back a proposal which would seat McGovern' 271 delegates from California and Mayor Richard J. Daley's 59 from Chicago. Muskie was noncommittal, promising a decision today. Gilligan was reported as encouraged.

over 100 other girls. Shari Lobdell and Cathy Whittaker both made the top 15. Cathy then went on to become one of the six finalists in the contest. Still later in the week, the nine girls competed in Class competition and captured first place. Darla Spitzer, Trotwood, was awarded the title of "Miss Vincennes." As the week progressed, the nine officers were joined by the 20 other members of the Wavettes and during the second week the girls learned a kick routine to "It's Too Late," a stool routine to "Rose Of Washington Square," a pomporn routine to "He's The Light Of The World," a beach ball routine to "Candy Man" and a jazz routine to It On." The team was broken First Session This Evening; McGovern Rivals Prepared MIAMI BEACH (UPI) George S.

McGovern invaded the camps of his enemies today, seeking a key victory at tonight's opening session of the Democratic National Convention which could make his nominaion almost certain and almost bloodless. His rivals still lacked--and still sought- the cohesion necessary for an effective stopMcGovern coalition in Wednesday's presidential balloting. They also lacked 8 unity candidate all could agree upon, and no new name surfaced. Edward M. Kennedy's wife Joan, here to help raise money the party, said Kennedy's.

decision neither to seek nor accept the nomination was "final." From Haynnis Port, where he went yachting, Kennedy said there was "no way" he could be convinced to take second place on the ticket. Maine's Edmund S. Muskie, once the front-runner, took on kingmaker powers at this least orthodox 36th quadrennial assembly of disarrayed Democrats. But Muskie was undecidwhether to use those powers coronate McGovern or to keep alive his own hopes of becoming choice. a compromise Muskie Pivotal Aides promised a quick decision after Muskie's scheduled meeting" this morning with his estimated 200.

plus delegates. In the same flat, dry prairie voice with which he announced his candidacy 18 months ago- when he was unknown to most Americans McGovern expressed boundless confidence of reaching his goal. He reflected none of the tensions swirling around him in this steamy resort strip, trapped in its own traffic. He claimed enough support in tonight's voting to reverse the Credentials Committee vote which took from him 151 of the News Briefs Edward Won't Accept V.P HYANNIS, Mass. (UPI) While about the Nomination, credentials fight and his name was bandied about as a possible candidate at Miami Beach, Sen.

Edward M. Kennedy went sailing off Cape Cod. "There is no way I will take the vice presidential nomination, Kennedy said Sunday, "I owe it to Joan, (his wife), the children, my mother and sisters. There is no way I will take the nomination." State Board Adopts Transportation Plan COLUMBUS (UPI) The state Board of Education planned to adopt new student transportation standards today at its monthly meeting which would raise state aid to cover 85 per cent of the districts' cost. The board also planned to consider proposed driver education standards which would raise from $30 to $50 the state's reimbursement for each student who completes an approved driver education course.

Bobby Fischer's Favorite Chair Arrives REYKJAVIK, Iceland (UPI) The Boris Spassky-Bobby Fischer world chess match can begin- -Fischer's favorite chair has arrived. The swivel chair in metal and black leather was flown from New York to Iceland and put on the stage in the Reykjavik chess hall Sunday. Spassky's Russian advisers arrived shortly after the much talked about chair and studied it suspiciously. Then they left without comment. National Guard Sergeant Dies In-Mishap BATAVIA, Ohio (UPI) A jeep i in an Ohio National Guard convoy plunged off a rural road about two miles east of here Saturday, killing ONG Sgt.

Carleton Rice, 23, Hamilton, and injuring two other men. The Highway Patrol said the jeep hit a sharp dip in the roadway, left the pavement and overturned. The injured were treated et a hospital and released. They were with 1st Support Company, 147th ONG Infantry Battalion, Cincinnati. Pythian Sisters Seeking Lodge Funds NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio (UPI) The Supreme Temple Pythian, Sisters of Bloomington, seeks to recover $131,466 from the estate of Mary Keller, Uhrichsville, who was the lodge's executive secretary for two years before she died in 1971.

A civil suit filed week alleges that Miss Keller converted 706 of lodge funds to her own use while secretary. It also asks to be paid $34,760 as interest on the missing money. Mother, Son, Killed In Cleveland As Pair Touch 4,340 Volt Cable CLEVELAND (UP I) A woman and her 12-year-old son were killed when they touched a downed power line and two men were struck and killed by lightning in Sunday's severe thunderstorm over northeastern Ohio. Mrs. Woodrow W.

Duffton. 57. Cleveland, and her son Gary, were fatally injured when they contacted an electrical power line in the Rocky River Reservetinn of Cleveland Metropoli- tan Park. Roycle L. Teets, 23, and James Kirby, 51, both of Paines.

ville, Ohio, were hit by lightning-ander a tree on a bank of 271 delgates won June 6 in California's winner all primary. He also sought an Illinois compromise which would put Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley in a delegates seat with one half a vote- and a more kindly feeling toward MoGovern. With that accomplished, MoGovern's delegates counters said, he would have 1,541.5 votes Wednesday night at the nominating session- more than necessary, A parliamentary ruling Sunday from Lawrence F. O'Brien, the party chairman, strengthened McGovern's hand.

O'Brien decreed that all delegates except those whose right to vote is under challenge could ballot on whether to seat a challenged delegation. Even if he loses all challenges, they said, he would have a bare minimum of 1,331.5 votes and would pick up the rest toward the 1,509 needed as the roll was called. He claimed well over twice as many delegates as his nearest rival, Hubert H. Humphrey. UPI Delegate Tallies UPI's count, reflecting McGovern's loss of 151 California votes and his Illinois loss, showed him with 1.315.95 votes plus 42 leaning his way, putting him 152.05 short of the nomination.

The UPI tabulation gave Humphrey 531.55, plus 58 leaning. The uncommitted bloc numbered 311.4. McGovern. well aware that victory on tonight's procedural votes over the ground rules of the convention could vield victory Wednesday, wooed delegates for support in that crucial roll call. He scheduled visits to the big and largely unfriendly delegations from Ohio, where Humphrey is strongest; and Texas, where George C.

Wallace held the lion's share of delegates. James Bach Had Lived Here egation is split almost down the middle between Sens. Georgs, S. McGovern and Hubert H. Humphrey.

McGovern nas 61 delegates eight der the guidance of Rep. Louis Stokes of Cleveland. delegation with 79 delegates and are expected to pick up the five delegates plus eight under the Wayne L. Hays of Flushing on the credentials issue. Delegates pledged to the two major candidates plus Stokes and Hays have met privately, to discuss procedures and receive their credentials.

A caucus the full delegation was expected to follow an 8:30 a.m. "social" breakfast at the Sonesta Hotel, headquarters of the Humphrey forces, directed by Frank W. King, president of the Ohio CIO. Ohio leaders for McGovern and Humphrey have been making overtures toward each other for votes on the credentials issues, but relations between the two camps are described by King as still "cordial." Blood Drawing Set Tomorrow Greenville residents Darke which July 11, terian 1 to and Darke County are reminded of the County Blood Drawing will be held Tuesday, in the First Presby- Church, Greenville, from 7 p.m. According to Mrs.

Valerie Wilson. executive secretary of the Darke County Blood Bank, the present time, the blood bank is in arrears by many units of blood and with the balance of the summer in front of us, there will be a great need for much more Blood. travelers will be on the roads and at vacation areas and many accidents will be recorded before the summer ends." The Tuesday blood drawing is sponsored by Epsilon Chapter of Lambda Chi Omega Sorority, Mrs. Joyce Straub, president. Mrs.

Lee Trostle and Mrs. Winnie Voiles are COchairmen of the canteen. All donors are reminded not to take any medication, including aspirin, for 24 hours prior to their donation. There are no eating restrictions. the James E.

Bach, 33, of Englewood, who was killed Saturday night when hit by a train travelling on a switching track in Kettering, had lived and workled in Greenville for about a ten year period. His uncle, Dale Sink, resides on Harrison Avenue. Mr. Bach had been employed by the local Fram Corporation up until three years ago when he became a Penn Central railroad fireman. He had, however, lived in this city, until moving to Englewood a year ago.

According to an official report, the deceased apparently did not see the approaching train and was crushed beneath its wheels. Engineer William Pope told investigating officers he was not immediately aware his engine had struck the man. Complete obituary appears on today's vital statistics page. Partial Eclipse Begins At 3:25 Darke Countians will be able to witness a partial eclipse of Mr. Sun beginning at about 3:25 today and lasting until near 5:41 with a peak period coming at 4:35.

According to official sources, this will be the last such eclipse until May of 1984. Readers are cautioned against looking directly at the sun and should use some indirect, means of viewing the passage of the shadow. into two squads during the week with one squad capturing a first and second while the other had one first and two seconds. In the Miss Vincennes contest, Cathy Whittaker, Lee Wierwille, Linda Emmons. Shari Lobdell, Eileen Buell and Joyce Young made the top 20.

Cathy, Shari and Linia went on to make the 10 semifinalists and Cathy again made the five finalists. As the week came to an end, the girls highlighted their week by again capturing first place in Class competition. All in all, it appears to have been a highly successful two weeks for the Wavettes whe returned home with numerous ribbons and two tirst place trophies. the Grand River near Fairport Harbor. The storm capsized boats on Lake Erie, felled trees and knocked out electric power to thousands of homes.

Thundershowers continued early today in most of southcentral and northeast portions of Ohio. The National Weather Service said there was "only a small chance" of thundershowers. continuing into Tuesday, al though the air will continue humid. Temperatures this were expected to hit the 80s acress the state and possibly reach the 908 in some southern Ohio areas. Farm Animals Sold Quickly These farm animals sold quickly when advertised in the Daily Advocate's classified sec.

tion of the paper. ANGUS Heifers, weight 500, 17 head Holsteln steers and heifers, Weight 260-600. Phone 000-0000. Get smart, take advantage of this effective form of advertising. An economical six time.

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