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Miss Kitt defends luncheon tirade Hundreds extend sympathy to Lady Bird mothers to be maimed and shot Jfl 9 KIT fl H. III House some carryteg thjna ptoclilnung: "Eaitta Kitt speaks for America." MiH Kitt nertetf said Friday she felt the had spoken for "millions of Americans acron the country and the world." In a series of interviews, she said she did not feel she had been guilty of "bad in. speeklng.out... Mrs. Johnson's reply in a formal statement issued by Marsha Maddox, her press assistant, said: "I'm jorry the good constructive things which the speakers on the panel said were not heard-pnly the shrill voice of anger and discord." One of the telegrams arriving at the White Houac wai from Dr.

George R. Davis, pnitor of the National City Christian Church where the president is an elder. Davis was In Indianapolis when he heard the story about Miss Kitt and he wired Mrs, Johnson: "I feel compelled to apologize for any member of. that (human) family, including the Negroes, when someone is ill-mannered, arrogant anil stupid." Hero of the How Mies Kitt's outburst, however, made her the hero of the hour to Washington's antiwar demonstrators. About 100 women paraded outside the White HOLLYWOOD (UPI)-Slnger Eartha Kltt her tirade against the Vietnam war during I White House luncheon was the same speech many of her countrymen would have delivered if given the chance, "I said what is in my heart and 1 think I am speaking for millions of Americana across the country and the world," the husky-voiced singer said upon returning home Friday.

"I think what 1 had to say is primarily on the minds of the people across the country. It time that we began to examine our problems with the First Family. WASHINGTON (UPU-Lady Bird Johnson is receiving of sympathetic telegrams and telephone calls from persons who feet Negro singer Eartha Kltt displayed bad manners in lecturing her on Vietnam during a White House luncheon. Mrs. Johnson, who choked back tears during Miss Kltt's impassioned outburst Thursday, said Friday night she was sorry the nation heard "only the shrill voice of anger and discord." The Broadway star stunned the 60 women "doers" who were Mrs.

Johnson's guests by declaring that American teenagers were smoking marijuana and rebelling because they face being "snatched off from their DEATHS OF Citizens Bank growth reported preparing for the religions life toured the hospital yesterday. From left are Charlene Tedescko, Sister Mary Agnese, Cecilia Flea and Janet Pens. ST. FRANCIS VISITORS Three teenage postulants from the St. Francis.

Novitiate in Millvale inspect antibiotic cultures In the lab of St. Francis Hospital. A group of 15 girls who ire Apollo 5 test shot hinges on engineers At the annual shareholders' meeting of Citizens National Bank this week, President Alfred H. Owens reported an the growth and success of the bank during 1967. Reported were net operating earnings ol S.62 per share in 1967 compared with J3.46 per share in 1966.

This is the highest that earnings have been in the bank's history. Total deposits increased by 12.400,000 and loans by $578,000 over those in 1966. With the substantial growth and improved earnings, the regular quarterly dividend increased to. 40 cents per share and in 1907 these dividends declared amounted to $1.80 per share compared with $1.70 in 1966. Directors re elected at the annual meeting were Samuel H.

William D. Cdbau. Edward M. Flaherty, Dr. Earl F.

Henderson, John F. Henderson, Thomas G. Lamoree, Sidney L. In Vietnam." Mr Johnson, who paled as Miss Kltt denounced the war, stood up when the singer finished and told her in a trembling voice: No Free Ticket "Because there is a war on and I pray that there will be a just and honest peace that still does not give us a free ticket not to try to work for better tilings such as against crime in the streets, better education and better health for our young people." The White House said the telegrams and phone calls received Friday expressed "approval of Mrs. Johnson's handling" of Miss Kitt's outburst.

Lockley, John McKinley, Alfred H. Owens, B. Phillips, Richard E. Rente, Francis S. Sowersby and Robert Winter.

The board was increased from 13 to 14 members with the addition of attorney Edward M. Rea, senior partner of the law firm of Rea, Mc Fate and Audino. At the directors' re-organizatlonal meeting, officers elected were; Owens, president and trust officer; William D. Cobau, vice -president and assistant trust officer; Charles M. Rhodes, executive- vice president and assistant trust officer; Robert W.

Brest, cashier; Robert W. Hoyland, comptroller; Ralph R. Carlson, assistant vice president; William E. Mitchell, assistant cashier; Howard E. Purdy, assistant cashier; Thomas J.

Robinson, assistant cashier; and Myron Glenn, assistant cashier -and' branch manager. LSD trip was a hoax. Dr. Norman Yoder, state commissioner for the blind who first reported the itory, wai' suspended and has entered -a Philadelphia psychiatric hospital. Shafer said he did not rule out the possibility there was some truth to the story, "That is why we are continuing the investigation of the entire matter," he said.

"But based on the facts that are now at hand, the story is a fabrication and Dr. Yoder has confessed as much." Donolow, however, said "it is ridiculous tlial Dr. Yoder made up the story. He's sincere, honest and dedicated. We have information two Universitv of Pittsburgh students lost their eyesight under the effects of LSD." Chancellor Wesley Posvar of Pitt said he ordered an investigation earlier in the week when the story broke and found no evidence that any students were blinded.

2 autcttcroth at intersection An unidentified vehicle was blamed for an accident at 12:20 a.m. today which resulted in estimated damage of $400. A car operated by Robert Sizer of RD 1 was traveling west on E. Washington St, An unidentified car pulled from Almira Ave. in front of the Sizer car, which stopped suddenly.

A vehicle driven by John Klingensmith ofaUOak St. hit the back of the Sizer car. City police reported no injuries. By EDWARD K. DELOKG UPI Space Writer CAPE KENNEDY (UPI) raced the clock today to solve a mysterious computer power failure' that threatened to interfere with a renewed attempt to launch the first unmanned Apollo moon landing spaceship Monday.

Until the trouble is pinpointed and corrected, the fate, of the Monday firing date for the Apollo 5 spacecraft and its Saturn 1 rocket remained in doubt. Officials did say it was unlikely the original 8 a.m. EST launch time. be met. A decision on a definite takeoff time for the 16-ton lunar module was expected later today when the space agency determines the time the "-final countdown will start scheduled to begin at 2:30 a.m.

EST Sunday. flight, it will be put through a workout in earth orbit. Initially there was some confusion over just how much time would be lost. The agency-first ruled out a Monday shot and said a delay until late In the week was inevitable. Ground Rules Changed But later the agency spokesman said ground rules had been chaoged-eliminating the rest of the countdown practice in an effort to get the launch off on schedule.

Weary launch crews gave up trying to conduct the mock countdown after the power failure knocked out electricity to the computer for the second time in a day. The second power failure occurred at p.m. EST, when the oftrdelayed practice was' "only 20 minutes from completion. Tin; practice began Thursday, morning and was running mote than 12 hours behind schedule because of accumulated small problems. Donolow insists students blinded Try Anew It was the ground computer power difficulty that halted a countdown rehearsal twice Friday and resulted in abandonment of the Monday launch date Friday night, But project officials reconsidered, reversed field and tried anew for the original blastoff date.

Technicians working under the glare of searchlights com-' pleted unloading of thousands of gallons of propellants aboard the' twthstage Saturn early today. The defueling had to be completed before engineers could trace the computer trouble. Despite the ground problems, the lunar module and its Saturn appeared ready for the maiden test flight of the one remaining untried link Tri the chain "of machinery built' to send men to the moon. For'the lander's first to rise 0,000 survivors of Italy's worst earthquake in two generations. The latest tremor, the second oi the day and.

the 57th since last Sunday, jarred the already hard-hit village of Camporeale, flattening tents housing refugees. The new shocks, along with one. on Friday, and the cold weather and mud hindered the work of police and firemen still searching the rubble for bodies. The death toll was 198. It might go as high as 300.

The series of shocks began last Monday. Premier Aldo Moro, who toured the disaster area Friday, had to bypass one tent encampment because a landslide blocked the road. Tremor death toll Jan. 31 final date to file for employers Employers subject to the state Unemployment Compensation Act were reminded today by the local field accounting office that Jan. ,11 is the final date for Tiling compensation tax report forms furthequarterendingDec.31.

Forms were sent to employers. Vincent A. supervisor-of the office, emphasized that failure to file a report with the Bureau of Employment Security and pay contributions' will subject the employer to an interest charge and a penalty. Employers subject to the federal unemployment compensation law those who have four or -more employes -rz were reminded that tax credit cannot be fully unless payment of the unemployment compensation contribution has been made in full by Jan. 31 Mrs.

John Sisko dies in Campbell Mrs. John J. Sisko, 48, of 351 Sixth Campbell, Ohio, the former Esther Durshaw, died yesterday in North Side Hospital in Youngstown after a year of illness. She was born in Vandertrilt, June 26. 1919, to the late and Veronica SUnlslaw Durshaw.

She marked" John. J. Slsko May 31, survives her. Mrs. Sisko was a member of St.

Nicholas Byiantine Catholic Church in Youngstown. Surviving are her husband and four sisters, Mrs. Veronica Tirpack of Campbell, Mary Durshaw, Catherine'" Durshaw and Ann Durshaw, all of Campbell; and two brothers, Nicholas of Poland, Ohio, and Joseph of Campbell. Friends will be. received at the Putko Rich Wasko Funeral Home, 216 Coitsville Campbell, from 7 to 9 p.m.

today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. Hequiem Mass will be sung at 11:30 a.m.' Monday in St. Nicholas Byzantine Church. A blessing will be conducted at the funeral home at 11 a.m.

prior to the Mass. Interment will be in St. Nicholas Byzantine Cemetery in Campbell. CHARGED TWICE REDDING, Calif. (UPI)-A policeman Friday advised John R.

Perkins, 20, of his rights Id an attorney after his arrest for traffic violations and1 the officer later regretted his action, When Det. Set. Tom left the Interrogation room, Perkins strolled out of the Tehama County courthouse to look for an attorney. He returned about an hour later without a lawyer and was charged with obstructing an officer performing Ms duty. Bail was set at $1,000.

AT HANEY'S Largest Selection of RCA VICTOR COLOR TV In The Area William Brett William W. Brest, 95, of 2801 Ellwood Rd. died at 5 a.m. yesterday at Lawrence County Home following an extended illness. He was bom in Mercer County May 7, 1872, to the late David W.

and Carolina Brest. He was married to the former Josephine McCance. She survives him. He was a retired employe of Greenwood Cemetery Co. Mr.

Brest was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife and two brothers, David. W. arid James A all of New Castle. He was preceded In death by his parents and two sisters, Mrs.

Mary Williams and Mrs. Eva Sleight. Friends will be received at the Robert A. Myers Home for Funerals, 208 N. Jefferson from 2 to 4 p.m! tomorrow.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in Oak Park Cemetery by Rev. G. Edward Shaffer, former minister of Greenwood and Simpson Methodist churches. Interment will follow the service in Oak Park Cemetery.

Margaret Valiemi TT; of 411 N. Jefferson the former Margaret J. MeCormick, died at 7:30 a.m. today in the Jameson Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. She was born in New Castle 11, 1890, to the late Thomas and Margaret Fowler MeCormick.

Her husband, David D. Valiensi, died Jan. 29, 1961. She made her home with her daughter and sun in law, Mr. and Mrs.

C. Arthur Patterson, for the past few years. Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. C. Arthur (Eleanor) Patterson, and a granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers, Earl and Thomas MeCormick and a Mrs. Nellie Jackamo. Friends will be received at the Edward A. DeCarbo Funeral Home, S. Mili and E.

Lutton streets, from 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow and Monday. The service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday al the funeral home by Rev. Victor F.

Patterson of the United Congregational Church of Sharon. Interment will be in St. Joseph Church Cemetery. Mrs. Francis Brice Mrs.

Francis X. Brice, 47, of 623 E. Washinnton the former Hilda Lang, died at 8:45 a.m. today at home after an extended illness. She was born in New Castle' July 16, 1920, to Mrs.

Katlierina Zakal Lang and the late John Lang. She married Francis X. Brice May 16, 1942. He survives her. Mrs.

Brice was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Surviving arc her husband; a Births THE DAY daughter, Mrs. Gene J. (Patricia Jacobs of New Castle; six sons, Francis X. Jr. and Columbia, John Thomas Robert David T.

and Mark all at home; her mother, Mrs. Katherina Lang of New Castle; two brothers, John Lang Jr. and George Lang, both of New Castle; and a grandson. The family will receive friends at McGcnigle's Memorial Home, 133 N. Beaver from 7 to 9 p.m.

today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow and Monday. The service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at McGonigle's by Rev, Edwin T. Cochran of Redeemer Lutheran Church.

Hugh Dougherty Hugh T. Dougherty, 60, of 922 S. Jefferson St. died at 10:40 p.m. yesterday in St.

Francis Hospital following an illness. He was born in New Castle June 23, 1907, to the late Hugh and Mary McCarten Dougherty. His wife, Marie M. Fulkerson Dougherty, died Oct 10, 1934. He was an employe in the Johnson Bronze Co.

production department for a number of years. Mr. Dougherty was a member of SL Mary Church, the Holy Name.Society of Church and Council 512,, Knights of Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. George F. (Theresa) Lowers, Mrs.

Cecelia A. Willmarth and Mrs. Harry (Margaret Micaletti. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; agister, Mrs. Mary Capitola; and two brothers, John J.

and Patrick J. The family will receive friends at McGonigle's Memorial Home, 133 N. Beaver from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow.

Requiem Mass will be sung at 10 a.m. Monday In St. Mary Church followed by interment in St. Mary Cemetery. Wilmington church board has election Officers were elected at a recent meeting of the Wilmington MA Church board.

They are Rev. William Peoples, chairman; Joseph Jenkins, James McClimans, Lester Plotts, and Dr. Percy Warrick, elders. Russell Deiger, chairman trustee board; Joseph Butia secretary; Plotts, assistant secretary; McClimans, treasurer; Mrs. Lester Plotts, financial secretary; Mrs.

Cart E. Lundeen. recording secretary; Mrs. H. B.

Linton, missionary treasurer; and Miller Peck, Alliance Youth Fellowship president. Warrick, Mrs. Lundeen and Bulls were appointed to the auditing committee. Plans were presented for remodeling of the Sunday school classrooms to include five classrooms. GlFURD PERREBAUX JNVKERR continues PALERMO, Sicily (UPI)-A strong tremor rocked western Sicily today 'and torrents of rain and hail intensified the plight of Crew members escape ship YORK' (UPIHAU16 crew members of the foundering Dutch, freight Ocean Sprinter were safe aboard a Coast Guard cutter today, but the fate of the vessel was still in doubt The ship's company which included one woman, a stewardess, was taken aboard the cutter Absecon Friday in a daring rescue made perilous by 14-foot waves and 20-knot seas.

The Absecoh's life boat made three trips through the rough water to pluck the crew from the freighter listing badly to port some 245 miles southeast of St. John's, Newfoundland. BIRTHS JAMESON MEMORIAL To Mr. and Mrs. Warren H.

Hunt of PortersviUe RD 2, a son, Jan. 19. To Mi and Mrs. Alvin Emery of EdinburR RD 1, a daughter, Jan. 19.

ST. FRANCIS To Mr. and Mrs. Samuel F. Medure of 722 Reynolds a son, Jan.

20. HARRlSBURG.Pa.OJPD-A senator says he has it on good authority that two University of Pittsburghstudents, were blinded by the sun after taking LSD, but there were strong indications he would not share his information with the state. "This will not be solved by professional investigators," said Sen. Benjamin R. Donolow, as Pennsylvania's bizarre LSD-sun blinding case took yet another erratic twist Friday.

Donolow made the charge after Gov. Raymond P. Shafer disclosed that the story six western Pennsylvania college students were blinded by staring at the sun during an Pusnik wins $75 at show Michael James Pusnik of New Castle RD 7 is one of four regional Star Farmers who received $75 each at the state Farm Show in Harrisburg from the National FFA Foundation Inc. as runners-up for the state Star Farmer award. Pusnik represents southwestern Pennsylvania.

The Mohawk demonstration team placed first in an agriculture demonstration contest: Wilmington, sixth: and Laurel, 11th. HcBBIDE-SHANN0N CO. 238 Washington St. 0S4-SS71 DAVID P. McBHIDE about this question: "One evening we heard a blower slarl un and the sound gradually disappeared into the distance.

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