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NEW CASTLE NEWS EIGHTY -SEVENTH YEAR No. 190 NEW CASTLE NEWS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1X8 Pages We PER WEEK BY CARRIER SINGLE COPY 10c Hanoi rejects mutual de-escalation Legion to honor area girl WAMPUM Cheryl Lvnn Stevenson. 12. daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Stevenson of HD 2, will receive a lifcsaving award By K. C. THALER LONDON (UPIl--Hanoi has rejected an American plan for mutual de-escalation of the Vietnam War but hinted it would open peace talks almost immediately if the U.S. would halt bombing of North Vietnam, diplomatic sources said today. A ceasefire in the war might be among the first steps in such peace talks, the sources said.

They said Hanoi fears it would lose too much prestige if it flatly accepted an American offer to end the bombing in return for pulling North Vietnamese forces from the South Vietnam border, halting attacks against South Vietnamese cities and agreeing to the Saigon government's participation in peace talks. But the sources said it was understood Hanoi might tacitly de-escalate and plunge intu real peace talks if the Americans ended their air and sea bombardment. Compromise Possible The sources said it "is touch and go" whether a compromise can be reached between Hanoi and Washington, which has insisted North Vietnam must agree to mutual de-escalation lo get an end to bombing. Other diplomatic sources termed the chances of getting real peace talks going at about 50-50. Diplomatic sources said Hanoi is now debating hotly within its own political and military councils the latest American package proposals fnr a break through in the stalled Paris negotiations.

the Communists. Another condition reportedly involves prisoners of war. The key issue, however, remains the representation of South Vietnam at the talks! Hanoi still refuses to allow the Saigon government to represent South Vietnam at the peace conference table. It wants it reshaped into some form of acceptable coalition, with the National Liberation Frnnt (NLFl-the Viet Cong's political arm-represented in one form or another. Some leaders were reported to favor talks now.

for fear that a new administration in the United States mighl prove tougher in the coming year. Others prefer lo wait and take their chance. Hanoi was reported standing firm on its thesis that it cannot and will not pubiidv offer anything in return for an American halt in the bombing, she Americans being considered the "aggressors." It was understood Hanoi might quietly de-ascatate and above all compromise on measures of restraint in the Demilitarized Zone between North and South Vietnam. These moves would not involve an immediate withdrawal of the North Vietnamese Irani the zone, but might have a bearing on their infiltration of new forces, the informants guardedly indicated, The further American condition that Hanoi and the Viet Cong stop terror attacks on South Vietnamese cities apparently is easier to accept for Cheryl Stevenson Wallace offers withdrawal Nixon aide says debate is still off from the American Legion National Headquarters at 6 p.m. Monday in the Wampum American Legion home.

Cheryl will be recognized for saving Die life of her grandmother, Mrs Elizabeth Stevenson of RD 2, whose clothing caught fire while lighting an oven. The youngster wrapped her grandmother in a coat and removed the burning clotlung. Mrs. Slevenson suffered first aud secund degree burns in the arcidenl which occurred Feb. 10.

Phillips kin dies in Butler Benjamin D. Phillips 92, of Elm Court. Butler, a member of (he board of directors of the Citizens National Bank for the past 50 years, died yesterday evening a this home. U.S. MILITARY $TMMH DEATH TOLL i TOT" S.

VIETNAM WICK maw iNr 1 28,9251 1 12,928 1 HlOOl TOTAt PIAP 1 9 6 PI AD By MERRIMAN SMITH GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. George Wallace's offer to step aside far a debate between Richard Nixon and Hubert H. Humphrey "does not change a thing," a Nixon spokesman said today. Aide Richard Ziegler said Congress "rinsed the door" on any debate acceptable to the camp of the Republican presidential camp by refusing to pass a bill allowing free television debate time between the two major party candidates. "We're not going to do a thing that would give George Wallace free lime," Ziegler said.

"It does not change a thing." Wallace had said he would waive his equal time rights in return for 30 minutes rebuttal time later. CBS immediately senl telegrams lo the three candidates, offering (o televise a Nixon-Humplirey debate Sunday night, with Wallace's SO minutes comino the next with the store. From left are Mack Mintecr, manager John Damelio, Rose Cugini, Tim Caughey, Mary LaPatka, Alice Fascetti, Alice Jermakowicz, Victor Pilch and William Cox. -New Castle News Photo BREAK GROUND FOR SEARS These nine em. loyes of Sears, Roebuck and Co.

help to break ground yesterday for the Towne Mall on S. Jefferson St. City, county, state and federal officials all got into the act yesterday hy doing a little digging. The Sears employes constitute 199 years of accumulated service He was born in New Castle New Castle is where the action is' Nov. 20, 1885, to the late Thomas W.

and Paraphilia Hardman Phillips Sr. He attended Hiram College and had been awarded honorary degrees from several colleges which he refused. He CASULATIES The U.S. command said today that 100 Americans were killed in action in Vietnam in the weekending Oct. ID.

It was the lowest weekly toll since the week ending Aug. 12, 1968, at the height Dr a summer lull in fighting. Another 589 Americans were wounded last week, the lowest number of wounded since the week ending Dec. 30, 1967. South Vietnamese war deuj during the week totaled the lowest weekly figure of 196H.

Another 624 South Vietnamese soldiers were wounded Inst week. Red losses were placed at 1,243 killed last week. The total number of Communists killed in Vietnam now stands at 407,1113. -UPI Saigon to release 140 Red prisoners City lauded at groundbreaking needs." He said people who Chairman William Houk said think that renewal can onlv be wilat is lm the "ty is good A Lhe debate issue revived accomplished by private for the county also. Nixon campaigners were at the enterprise are kidding them- Also speaking was Councilman amc tlme apprehensive that selves Thomas A.

Shumaker on behalf Humphrey and Johnson admi- He added that the mall will of city council. rriends might be rejuvenate business activity in Ma'Dr Carl A' cialella Jr uresBurne lor a major Vietnam the downtown which will recognized the following development within the pruduce more governmental officials: state representatives next few days. By JACK WALSH Americans died in Vietnam SAIGON (Ul'Il Siiiilh Vietna- filing. U.S. wounded lasl mese government snukesmen uwk mm cm h.

1 revenue. uomenicK tv unin, New republican campaign strate- was married firslto the former New Castle was commended firms and Sears, A Undine Conant, who preceded for its step forward at Supermarket and G. C. Murphy Mm in death, and subsequently yesterday's groundbreaking and Co. had announced to be in the married the former Mildred luncheon for Towne Mall.

five-acre complex. Welshimer, who survives him. Joseph W. Barr, secretary for Ground broken Mr. Phillips was president of the state Department of Preceding the luncheon about the T.

W. Phillips Gas and Oil Community Affairs, eapsulized 30 officials were given shovels to Co. and builder of North Street the idea when he said: "New break ground for the new S4 Christian Church of Butler. At Castle is where the action is." million complex in the Lower the time he was appointed to the Speaking before 130 persons at Neshannock Creek urban board of Citizens Bank New a luncheon at Mike Isabella's renewal project. Castle, he was the youngest Restaurant.

Barr said New Victor J. Andrew, executive membeT and at his death Castle is the first city of its size in secretary of the Greater New yesterday he was the oldest the state to keep a major Castle Association, blew a member. merchandiser Sears, Roebuck whistle and told the men to raise He had made numerous gifts to and Co. in its downtown. their shovels and then start religious and educational Praise digging, organizations such as the He commended the strong U.

S. Rep. Frank M. Clark, Historical Society Library of the civic leadership and the new Bessemer, said that New-Disciples of Christ in Nashville, form of government in the city. Castle has "awakened to its in memory of his father; He added that third class cities gists were careful lo except a ouav thev the fjgUrL, si mlo the week ending SidnevL.

Locklev. chairman nf -asue, ana uonaiu w. j-t the city Redevelopment Kntln Valley; councilmen President Johnson, himself, Authority; paid tribute to all Kugene DeCaprio and Thomas J. from what they feared was political officials for making the Fee; alld Rubal Hainey. maneuvering toward a smash-mall possible and acknowledged chairman nf the city Planning ing peace announcement de-William B.

Patterson, executive Commission, signed to help Humphrey at the director of the authority, who in Dr Cuvler pastor of polls Nov. 5. turn recognized his entire staff. up t-hurch, gave the While reporls of an impending captives of the war The South Vietnamese battle announcement ramc as allied deaths dropped to fast week, weekly battle deaths fell to the lowesl riuic lhis VKlr lowest point of I he year, Communist forces initialed no re fleeting ,1 hill in fighting. major attacks in South Vietnam aircraft tecs, however.

Wednesday, They look their lose sharply with the downing casualties in attacks launched of seven planes and helicopters hy American and South Vietna in a 24-hnur period, miliUiry mcsc farces said Military spokesmen were On the ground Wednesday, rclurlant sijmi(icann! U.S. Marines and South Vietna- Ul thc thc stowdow mese rnnps plunged into the rating corresponded to the invocation and benediction at the U.S. bombing halt popped nut of r.Aa.l CountyCommissioner groundbreaking Session slated on salary Washington, Saigon and other world capitals almost hourly. There was nothing officially to indicate a Johnson decision on a bombing halt was imminent. Nonetheless, the Nixon people seemed concerned.

Their position was that they would welcome a genuine peace development, but they wanted 1 -i, 1 1 numbing halt reporls. A U.S. killed 112 North Vietnamese military hnefer said. "It is our Hie P. H.

welshimer Memorial are where the future uf the Library of Miliigan College, Commonwealth lies. "The whole the W. R. Walker Chapel thrust of the state is to be of Milljgan College; the Johnson focused on the New Castles," College in Knoxville. Barr said.

Ozark Christian College at Barr was introduced by Robert Pacific Christian J- Albertson, city business College. Long Beach. administrator. Albertson. who Grundy Mountain School of worked with Barr in Oil City, Grundy.

Lincoln College, said the secreiary taught him Lincoln. Manhattan about "patience, leadership and for mental health post opinion thai the enemy i5 regrouping, reapplying and Government spokesmen said they planned lo release Communist captives. It was the i ne Lawrence Lounty Mental Health Mental Retardation Board has appointed a Frank A. Vitril and Charles appears to be a matter of salary 6 Dlugokenski and Controller oToeer said sa lary of compromise de Robert E. Foht was tentatively is co side abfyHnwe gned more to help Humphrey third gesture nf its type committee to meet with the set for 11 a.m.

Tuesday than the S15.0O0 and SlftfWI community responsibility. J. Kred Kentz, co-puhlisher of The News, offered the invocation at the luncheun. It was announced that Thrift thp p. noihort inn i.

1" statements several times (Continued on page Si Thursday, Oct. 24,1968 county salary ooara 10 determine what salary can be expected for the position of administrator. The Mental Health Mental Retardation hnard met yesterday in the commissioner's meeting anu uic uudiu njs snggesiea mat secretary; and Walter Bennett, $12,675 be the starting salary regional coordinator, Region with increasesoftl.OOOa year for office of Mental Health, were two years bringing the salary to named to meet with the salary $14,075. board. umly the lull In fighting hepin amid reports in world capitals Ilia! a full bombing halt over North Vietnam was imminent along with a breakthrough in the preliminary Pans peace talks.

An allied casualty report covering the weekly period beginning Oct 13 said combat deaths were toil, the lowest weekly toll since Aug. 12, I9li7. The previous week 177 Drug, Endieott Johnson, Shoe Corp. of America, Silverman's, Western Pennsylvania -Mostly cloudy with showers west portion this afternoon or evening and over the area tonight. Highs today in the Jfls.

Lows tonight in the and low 40s, Cloudy and colder with a few showeis or pussible snow Hurries Friday. Ueav George Mitchell, 83, of 2734 Singer Sewing Machine Co. and EllwoodRd, Household Finance Co. have James Dwyer, 59, of New been added to the list of tenants Brighton in the mall. In addition to these The meeting with the salary board, composed of commissioners William C.

Houk, recent meetinj (Continued 0 The delay in hiring an ad ministrator for the program 1 page 3) day Nixon has been telling campaign crowds he would do nothing to inteifere with Johnson's elforLs lo bring ahnu! peace in Vietnam. And, in fact, he hoped peace came at the earliest possible mnmenl. But, obviously, ta protect himself, Nixon increasingly has pictured Humphrey as a possible wrench in the delicate Parts machinery. In Michigan political meetings Wednesday, Nixon said Humphrey had "the fastest, loosest tongue in American politics." "Mr. Humphrey has shown a constitutional inability to treat Wallace gives and gets blasts Regional education group to meet here the Vietnam War and the Pans The Midwestern Region of the negotiations discreetly he Pennsylvania State Education has heeu unable to mind his Association will hold a tongue when the negotiations invention tomorrow at the are going on.

the GOI Cathedral, candidate said. "When a man is jr. Charles A. Glatt on all sides or Ihe issue, ho educational sociologist at Ohio creates a great risk of State Uiuversily, will deliver the miscalculation keynote address. The region is made up of By DICK MOODV YOUNGSTOWiN George C.

Wallace unleashed verbal barrage, upon Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey and Richard M. Nixon here yesterday amid a shower of assarted missies and nasty words from hecklers. The hecklers, about 3f Black Power advocates, disrupted Wallace's usual fiery speech on several occasions including two brief scuffles with police. However, no one was injured by the flying missiles of Scotch tape balls and smalt stones.

The American Independent Party candidate taunted the Negroes with remarks like, "Throw something else. Better throw it now because you're not going lo throw anything after Nov.5" "I can take anything you anarchists dish out. Turn the television cameras on them let the people see what they're like." 5,000 cheer Thc Wallace supporters, estimated at about 5,000 in front of Stambaugh Auditorium, cheered the former Alabama governor's remarks on crime in the streets, federal open housing laws and the administration. Wallace's primary message in this steel town was to show that he is a friend of labor. He claimed that his record is one of unbroken opposition to anti -labor legislation.

He cited several labor unions in Alabama that have endorsed his candidacy and a long list of polls from various states showing strong labor support in large manufacturing plants. Wallace commented, "The concern of this party is that the gains which labor struggled so lung obtain not be lost lo them (Continued on page 21 teachers from five counties, Mercer, Beaver, Butler, Lawrence and Clarion. 333 will lead the flag salute. New Castle High School Future Tcarhcrs of America will usher Mayor Carl A. Cialella I.

Lenavitt, PSEA field representative. Joseph J. Standa. state PSEA president: and Russell Horchler, superintendent of New Castle schools, will offer greetings. Orlosky will conduct a business meeting prior to the keynote address.

Members will have an opportunity to view exhibits (torn II a.m. until noon. Luncheons, meetings of departments, sections and roundtablcs will begin at noon and will he held in various restaurants, scnooU and public buildings in the area. City and county schools will be closed tomorrow. Page Registration will be held in the Business 21 main lobby from a to 9:30 a.m.

Classified 33-34-35 Edwin Lewis will play the organ Comics 30 during thc last half hour Cross Word 30 preceding convention call at 9:30 F.dltorinl 4 am. by Joseph Orlosky, EllwoodClty 13 president. Obituary 3 The Hev S. Allan Foster, Society" R-9-10 pastor of Highland UP Church, Sport 25-27-28-28 will offer the invocation; Brenda Theatres 6 Sal7Jino and Shcryl Audia of TV Log Crotoii School Girl Scout Troop Secret Service agents. Wallace later spoke to ar estimated persons in front of Stambaugh Auditorium.

New Castle News Photo WALLACE ARRIVES George C. Wallace, the American Independent Party presidential candidate, Hep from his chartered airliner at Yonngslown Municipal Airport flanked by aides and.