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The Fresno Bee from Fresno, California • 46

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The Fresno Beei
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Fresno, California
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46
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D16 Friday, July 18, 1975 THE FRESNO BEE Selma Teachers Claim Spy Tactics SELMA The impasse between the Selma Unified Federation of Teachers and the school district continues and the teachers group, in a prepared statement, lists 17 actions by the board and superintendent to which it objects and makes a number of charges against the administration. Among the charges are the establishment of a "spy network'' of administrative and classified employes which has resulted in accusations against teachers of violations of non-existent district policy and subordination, the hiring of a consultant at $80 a day for 50 days when consultants are provided by the Fresno County Department of Education and the Certified Employes Council, and the failure to discuss the teachers' latest salary proposal. Another issue revolves around the district's alleged failure to grant personal leave to a teacher wanting to attend a religious service which occurs once every five years in her church. The other charges involve the Winton Act. The teachers are calling for an end to the "silly little war" and urges the board accept the teachers' request for outside mediation in an effort to settle the dispute.

3-Year Probation Is Given In Fresno Fatal Shooting Mrs. Beverly June Walker, 33, of Madera has been placed on three years probation after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the September fatal shooting of Jose Hernandez Rodriguez, 26, also of Madera. Superior Court Judge Kenneth Andreen Thursday also ordered Mrs. Walker to undergo counseling "if and as directed" by the Probation Department. Her sentence followed a favorable report by that department and plea bargaining with the District Attorney's Office.

She was represented by Fresno attorney Floyd Hill. Mrs. Walker, who broke down in tears when the judge pronounced sentence was accused of shooting and killing Rodriguez Sept. 21 when he approached her vehicle as she and her 4- year-old daughter waited near Belmon and Bishop Avenues for her truck driver husband to get off work. Hill told the court Mrs.

Walker "perhaps overacted." He said the "tragedy took place" because the two men who were involved, both of whom he described as illegal aliens, could not speak English and Mrs. Walker could not speak Spanish. Mrs. Walker thought she was going to be sexually assaulted or that her child would be harmed, Hill said. Hill said Mrs.

Walker shot in the air three times and at one point shot herself in the hand accidentally. Judge Andreen warned Mrs. Walker she would be brought back to court if she violated probation and she could be sent to prison for one to 15 years based on the charge against her. 'Hottest' Cars In Town These vehicles were stolen in Fresno County during the last 24 hours and have not yet been recovered. If you spot one, immediately call the Fresno Police Department at 488- 1444 or the Sheriff's Office at 488-3111.

YEAR MAKE MODEL COLOR LICENSE 1969 Toyota Corona yellow ZHJ489 1962 Chev. Impala blue 730MBS 1964 Dodge Dart white DKR843 1963 Ford 4-door white EIK884 1962 Chev. 2-door blue ZHH959 1964 Buick 2-door white ETX313 1964 Chev. pickup N44761 Do NOT attempt to take action yourself. Call the Police or Sheriff's office.

Student Steve Martinez, behind the during a migrant summer school class wheel, gets some tips on tractor oper- at Tranquillity High School. A Model Program Tranquillity Leads The Way In High School Migrant Education By ANNE MULLEN Bee Correspondent TRANQUILLITY An experimental program to provide summer school opportunities to migrant youngsters of high school age has been so successful here that it is being used as a model not only for Fresno County but for the whole state. This week representatives of the national migrant education office in Washington D.C. visited Tranquillity Union High School to study the feasibility of establishing similar programs throughout the nation. Traditionally education programs for children of migrant families have been available only to those of elementary school age.

This meant that high school age youngsters were pretty much on their own unless they found teachers willing to work with them individually. Frank Rivera, director of the migrant education for Fresno County defines migrant students as being the children of parents who move from place to place in order to obtain agricultural related jobs. However, Rivera said this definition is broadening and additional students are being added to the pro- Coming Value A real SAVINGS EVENT! Get ready for 12 days of excitement, fun, and fantastic BARGAINS on lumber building materials, home fix-up supplies, remodeling merchandise and decorator items! Don't miss this one! Watch your local newspaper for details. Special Store Hours! Wickes Lumber Youth 'Finds' Searchers Sixteen-year-old Tom Carroll of Lancaster, feared lost in the Sierra Nevada since Sunday, this morning walked into the campground to which he had been heading all along, authorities said. The youth was reported as unharmed and was to be taken out of the Mammoth area by helicopter this afternoon.

A search was launched for Carroll after companions reported they became separated from him Sunday during a backpacking trip. In other mountain incidents Thursday, a rescue team from the National Park Service and Inyo County were attempting to bring down Larry Pastor, age and address unknown, who was injured while climbing North Palisade in Kings Canyon National Park. A helicopter also airlifted Charles Van Langdon after the boy wandered into the search area and announced he was lost. The youth said he had left the family camp near Mammoth Lakes in a 13- mile solo trek to Rainbow Falls. Woman Faces Slaying Hearing July 28 at 9:45 a.m.

has been set for a preliminary hearing for Mrs. Pasquala M. Garcia, 43, who pleaded innocent to being an accessory after the fact in the slaying of an Orange Cove family of four last April. The arraignment of her husband, Felipe M. Garcia, 44, was continued until today.

He is charged with murder in connection with the slayings. Garcia was arrested Monday following a Car Fire Burns Man Truman E. Short, 23, of Caruthers is in the Valley Medical Center with major burns sustained in a car fire, Mid-Valley Fire District officials reported. Fire investigators said the fire apparently was touched off when Short was attempting to light a cigarette in his car at 42 Caruthers Ave. Thursday before noon.

Officers believe an improperly vented butane tank allowed escaping fumes to enter the passenger compartment of the vehicle. Short was taken to the Valley Medical Center and is in the Burn Treament Center with second and third degree burns. covering about 30 per cent of his body. He was reported in stable condition today. Salesman Stabbed In Morals Squabble Jeffery P.

Dye, 23, a visiting Santa Ana salesman, is listed in serious condition in Valley Medical Center with stab wounds suffered Thursday morning during a disturbance inside a motel room at 1325 N. Motel Drive. Police said Dye was attacked by Leo Robles, 18, of 5402 N. Holt after Robles allegedly solicited Dye for an act of prostitution with a 16-year-old girl. Robles was arrested on suspicion of assault with intent to commit murder, attempt robbery, pimping, procuring and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

The girl was turned over to Juvenile Hall authorities on suspicion of being out of control and endangered of leading an immorallife. According to investigators, Dye and another salesman were staying in a motel at 1407 N. Motel Drive when they were approached by Robles and the girl. Dye told officers he paid Robles some money and then accompanied the girl to her room at the motel at 1325 N. Motel Drive, but then changed his mind about having any sexual relations with her because she looked too young.

at the school by bus at 5 p.m. and because they are tired from the day's work, the first scheduled period is recreation. This gives them a chance to unwind before starting their regular classes which consist of reading, science, math and oral language. After the recreation period the students have a light supper in the cafeteria and there is an intermingling of teachers, tutors, aides and students. Next the students go to classes that are conducted on an individualized basis.

Everything is aimed at making education a pleasant and profitable experience. The teachers were carefully picked for the assignments and convey the impression that they care about the students and their progress. In the reading class there is a lounge area with an overstuffed chair tables with magazines and other reading materials in addition to a listening post. The math and oral language programs are individualized allowing the student to concentrate on the areas in which he needs the most help. the spark behind the establishment of the foundation nearly 10 years ago.

Its primary field of interest is the cities and counties within the Central San Joaquin Valley. The foundation administers gifts from wills, living trusts and casual contributions to help plug the charitable, educational and cultural gaps in the region. The foundation office is in the Fresno Guarantee Building on the Fulton Mall. Ford is married and the couple's son is doing graduate work in the University of California Berkeley and a daughter is with Lloyds Bank. James Ford Takes Reins Of Regional Foundation James M.

Ford, a native tinuously on the board, was of Delano, has taken over the executive director. duties for the Fresno Regional Foundation. Lowell W. Firstenberger, chairman of the board of governors, announced the appointment of Ford to succeed Keith G. Baxter, the foundation's first fulltime director who has taken a position in private industry in Fresno.

Ford recently completed a career in the United States Navy, stepping down as a commander after 25 years in the service. He has lived in Fresno for periods of time. O. J. Woodward, the first chairman and, until recently serving con- Dye said Robles arrived a few minutes later and an argument ensued over the money he (Dye) had given him.

Dye said Robles then pulled out a knife and demanded all his money. He said he was stabbed when he refused to be robbed. Investigators said Dye suffered a deep puncture wound on the left side near the kidney area and two other stab wounds in the back. The girl later told investigators she had known Robles for about two months and had agreed to work as a prostitute for him after he had promised to marry her. The girl, officers said, reported she had engaged in three acts of prostitution.

COLLEGE PHARMACY PRESCRIPTIONS- --7 DAYS A WEEK COURTEOUS SERVICE FAST, DELIVERY 1429 N. Van Ness Ph. 233-2127 three-month investigation by detectives Ernest Duran and Harry Massucco of the Fresno County Sheriff's Department. of the Fresno County Sheriff's Department. The victims were found shot to death in their Orange Cove apartment April 7.

They were Mrs. Jessie Maldonado, 22, her brother, David Rodriguez, 18, and her two sons, Danny Maldonado, 5, and Phillip Garcia, Bail for Garcia was set at $200,000 and $4,000 for his wife. Miriam Ducey Funeral Held In Beaumont Funeral services were held today in the Spears. Chapel in Beaumont (San Bernardino County) for Mrs. Miriam Ducey, 81, widow of Jack E.

Ducey, founder of Camp Ducey at Dinkey Creek and former owner of Diamond guest ranch at Florence Lake. She died July 14. Mrs. Ducey's husband opened the Dinkey Creek Camp in. 1923 and the Diamond guest ranch in 1940.

He was the brother of Maurice Ducey, who owned Ducey's Bass Lake Lodge for 18 years. Maurice died in 1970. gram as more occupations which require moving from place to place become included in the migrant classification. "Tranquillity was selected as an experimental site," Rivera said, "because of the enthusiasm and open approach of Supt. Jack Evans and the entire faculty." The school district is noted for its unusual and success approach to adult education.

And, partly for this reason and partly because of the fact that most of the 'students work during the day, the experimental migrant program is held in the evening. Hugh Ackerman who is in charge of both the migrant and the adult education programs said the two programs are working together even though they are in separate facilities. Because of the recruitment program operated through Ackerman's office, adults within the 640-square-mile Tranquillity High School District are involved in education. In fact last year the enrollment in the adult school was more than 1,000 while the enrollment in the high school day program was a little more than 700. Ackerman has capitalized on this adult interest and the adults attending night classes are sending their high school age children to the migrant classes at the high school.

But the similarities end here. The adult school classes are held at centers out in the district, but the migrant high school classes are held in the high school. Ackerman explained that the youngsters arrive ETV: Continued from Page D1 and I don't think they're going to give us the money," he said referring to a Mexican-American community protest that held up the Channel 18 proceedings several months. "We just can't afford to let that happen again." Poore said it was important to begin working with a Board of Management so a fund drive can be implemented to raise the more than $211,000 necessary to activate Channel 18. Most of that money represents higher-than-anticipated costs of equipment resulting from a year's delay in getting approval during a time equipment costs were rising.

Looking For A Home? Look first in the "Homes For Sale" columns of Bee Classified. (adv.) Mrs. Ducey and Jack also lived in the Prather and Auberry areas for several years. They sold the ranch in 1946 and moved to Eureka in 1947. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs.

Dorothy Sonntag of Beaumont; a son, Arthur Ducey of Redlands; six grandchildren and several greatgrandchildren. WE RENT HYDROCAL MOLDS MARY CARTER PAINT -825 E. BELMONT WANTED DIRTY DRAPERIES REWARD COMPLETE SATISFACTION HANGING NO CHARGE FOR REMOVAL OR REHANGING Lamoures DRAPERY CLEANING 251-8408 FREE ESTIMATES GLADLY GIVEN The Best in Service and Facilities NEAR ALL TINKLER PRICES SERVING TO ALL FIT ALL FAITHS FAMILY SINCE NEEDS 1920 MISSION CHAPEL BURIALI INSURANCE PLANS Funeral Directors CENTRAL LOCATION- CORNER OF NORTH BROADWAY AT BELMONT.

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