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WEATHER Thundershowers tonight. Low in 60s. Cooler, showers likely Wednesday. High in 70s. THE SALEM NEWS Co mploto Ntwi of Columbiana Damascus; Softm, Lootonia, Lisbon, Northern Columbiana and Southom Mahoning Countios Home Edition VOL.

83-NO. 189 SALEM, OHIO, TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1971 20 PAGES SECTIONS 10c 14 Die North Ireland Violence BELFAST, Northern Ireland (AP) Northern Ireland counted a heavy cost today for the bloodiest 24 hours in half a century of religious and political feuding. The bill came to at least 14 dead, 94 injured and millions of dollars in damaged property. At least 40 people have been killed in the communal warfare in Northern Ireland this year and at least 70 lives lost since a Catholic civil rights campaign renewed traditional Protestant- Damage In Millions Catholic violence two years ago. Although a fragile peace descended with first light, now and again snipers fired on British troops.

At midday, in the Lower Falls area of Belfast two soldiers fell wounded by sniper fire. The Protestant-dominated government on Monday rounded up more than 300 suspected terrorists and Prime Minister Brian Faulkner invoked emergency powers to intern them indefinitely without trial. He said the raids were aimed at the outlawed Irish Republican Army, which is dedicated to reuniting Northern Ireland with the Irish Republic by EVACUATION A Protestant family loads its spare belongings into a van as they evacuate their burning home in the embattled Ardonyne area of elfast. Northern Ireland. Monday night.

At least 13 persons were killed in the worst outbreak of violence in months. (AP Wirephoto) wmum mmm mm mmmm. 1 Killed. 4 Hurt In Pike Crash Auto Veers Across Median at Canfield A Bethel, woman was killed, while three members of her family and an Ohio man were sent to the hospital as the results of a freak head-on crash Monday evening on the Ohio Turnpike near Canfield. Dead on arrival at Youngstown South Side Hospital was Constance A.

Burt, 54. According to State Highway Patrol reports, Mrs. Burt was a passenger in the car driven by her husband, Bruce, 57, who was heading east on the turnpike at 6:13 p.m. A westbound auto operated by Keith C. Sampsell, 21, of Brunswick reportedly crossed the median strip and smashed into the oncoming Burt vehicle near the turnpike's Canfield maintenance shelter.

Sampsell, taken to South Side Hospital, was listed in 7 ough Antidrug Bill Proposed by Thieu SAIGON (AP) President Nguyen Van Thieu announced today a tough emergency drug bill that makes dealing in narcotics a wartime crime and decrees the death penalty for importers and peddlers belonging to organized rings. In sending the bill to the Na- Canton Blast Takes Life Of 2nd Man CANTON, Ohio (AP)-William Whitehurst, 40, Canton, became the second man to die as a result of a series of blasts and a fire that leveled the Golden Carriage Car Wash in Canton early Saturday. Whitehurst died Monday in Aultman Hospital of injuries suffered in the blast. He was blown 71 feet in the explosions tional Assembly for discussion and vote under emergency procedures, Thieu said bill lavs emphasis on rehabilitation of those considered the victims of drug dealers. While Thieu did not say so, the bill apparently was the result of U.S.

government pressure to deal with the drug problem. It appeared, however, to be diected not only against the supply of drugs to GIs but also against their growing use by Vietnamese young people. Thieu declared that the bill was presented to the National Assembly a view to preserving public health with an ultimate end of saving the present he said in a statement, the determination of the Republic of Vietnam to eradicate the narcotics evil which is spreading at such a rate that is becoming a danger for Thieu said the bill covers Tax, Budget Accords Hinted Ohio Senate Unit Hearings Closed COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Hints of a sudden resolution of the Ohio stalemate on tax and budget matters were everywhere Monday night. The six-man Ways and Means subcommittee chaired by Sen. Michael Maloney, R-7 Cincinnati probing the $1.5 billion tax package, closed the door on further hearings.

Maloney told a large audience at the subcommittee meeting following the floor session, will be no more testimony after tonight. concerned we could be here until Christmas hearing this Twenty-two more amendments to the proposed income tax were offered at the final session. Last week, 60 amendments were presented, largely by special interest groups. Maloney said he would spend today with legislative aides and and representatives from the Legislative Service Commission tiying to put amendments into legal form. By Wednesday, he said, the subcommittee would be in a position to begin making about them.

Included among those decisions will be whether the state adds income taxes to its sales and excise tax system. Income tax support appears to be waning. Some Senate sources late Monday suggested agreement was near on an increase in state sales taxes from four to six per cent, and a hike in the corporation franchise tax from five to eight per cent, based on net worth. Under the expanded sales and excise tax system, state revenues would be increased by about $800 million over the biennium. The $8.2 billion budget passed Turn To FATALITY, Page 5 Turn To BLAST.

Page 5 Turn To THIEU, Page 5 Turn To TAX, Pgae 5 mmzmm mm Shutdown Also Threatened of Gulf Ports Farm Exports Hit by West Coast Dock Strike WASHINGTON (AP) A dock strike on the West Coast and prospects for another along Gulf ports are threatening, to beach Nixon administration hopes for a heLy boost in American farm income this year. Exports are the key to any administration plan for increasing income figures during the next 12 months. U.S. farmers already ship overseas the output from one-fourth their billion last fiscal year. The West Coast tieup began July 1 and aiready has bitten deeply into some farm exports.

Now a new walkout in the offing Oct. 1 at Gulf ports and a chance it may spread to Eastern docks deeply shadows the outlook for exports. Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Clarence D. Palmby terms the dock strike situation most serious for American farmers, Palmby said: could not hit the agricultural economy at a worse date." Palmby who oversees international affairs and commodity programs in the Agriculture Department is a key architect Dom 313 S. Broadway Razor Cuts, Hairpieces, Hair Styling.

Tuesday by Appt. 337-8540-ad The Lamar Reed family wishes to thank neighbors, friends and relatives, Rev. Daniel MacDonald. Dr. Richard McConnor and Stark Funeral Home during the loss of our husband and and administrator of U.S.

farm policy. Palmby declined to predict in detail how a prolonged dock strike might affect this export value. In 1968-69 when Gulf and Eastern ports were tied up for nearly four months, U.S. farm exports dipped to $5.7 billion from $6.3 billion the year before. Asked what might occur if exports drop severely, Palmby said: income is going to suffer, and going to suffer real bad.

A 10-cent-a-bushel drop in the price of corn comes New Conservationist Begins County Duties right out of the net income of While the export outlook is serious, Palmby said, overall crop forecasts are optimistic. Gross income from production the past year of four key ci soybeans, sorghum and an all-time high, he said. Looking ahead to the 1971-72 marketing year, Palmby said gross receipts are expected to rise again for producers of Charles M. Clark, Columbiana County's new district conservationist, has an eye for soil, water and weather. He was a meterologist with the Air Force for three years and has been a soil and water man since 1955.

Clark began work Monday in the Columbiana Soil and Water Conservation District office at Lisbon, replacing Herman L. Reuter of Lisbon who retired May 31. 1971. The new conservationist and his wife, Alice, and fheir three children Michael, 18: Michelle, 14. and Marshall, 9 Turn To CLARK.

Page 5 Regular prices on suits dresses $1. Pants and slacks 50c ea. Union Valet Dry Cleaners, 224 W. State, Salem. Bus Tour Gilbert Travel Bureau Agency of Stephens Tours Cedar Point $17.

August 14th, 337-8891-ad Turn To DOCKS, Page 5 Commissioners Promote McCall To Dog Warden Harold McCall of Rogers, assistant dog warden, was promoted to dog warden Monday by the Columbiana County commissioners. At the same time, the commissioners hired Richard Winters, 42, of East Liverpool, as assistant at $500 per month to start. McCall, currently receiving $550 per month, will be paid $575 when he becomes chief next Monday. He will succeed Turn To McCALL, Page 5 Charles M. Clark Wish to thank Jose, nurses, relatives and friends who helped during our illness.

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Stoffer and Hot Foods To Go! Suburban Foods 337-7114 At Waterworth Park Site Work Set to Begin On Civic Center' Construction of a Civic at Waterworth Memorial Park is expected to get underway this week after plans were finalized at a meeting of the Community Action Council (CAC) steering committee Monday night. The center, to be located in a grassv area between the piayground and N. Ellsworth Avenue, will serve as a shelter for concerts and a stage for theatrical presentations.

It will be available for use in various other public events, and Army' Given OK to Build On Ellsworth The Zoning Board of the City of Salem Monday night approved the to zoning and granted the Salvation Army permission to build a citadel at 1255 N. Ellsworth Ave. Only four persons were present to oppose the construction of the $200 000 building which will house a chapel and classrooms. The board granted the permission on the condition that adequate parking is provided. The tract is presently zoned R-l (residential).

The 5.23-acre tract presently is occupied by the Salem Area Humane Society. The property has a 145-foot frontage on N. Ellsworth Avenue, a 245 foot frontage on Buckeye Avenue and is 550 feet deep. The present zoning regulations for R-l areas permit according to plans, may also be used as a picnic facility. Spearheaded bv Howard Pardee, director of the Salem High School and American Legion Quaker City bands, the shelter project was given top priority as a community improvement endeavor by the CAC last month.

Volunteers to Help Pardee explained today that material for the wood structure will cost approximately $7,000. It will be built by volunteer labor. Financing of the construction is being planned by the CAC, which has scheduled a meeting with representatives of various local organizations Aug. 23 to devise a fund-raising campaign. To familiarize residents with the site of the new structure, Pardee said today that the Quaker City Band will present a concert there as part of its summer series at 7 p.m.

Sunday. He also said he hopes the center can be completed by Sept. 1 so that it might be available for use before the end of summer. At last CAC meeting, Pardee outlined plans for the civic center which were designed by Earl Orashan, local contractor. Acoustical Design The roof will rise to a height of 40 feet at the front, and slope to 10 feet at the rear, while the floor will slant from back to front for acoustical purposes.

According to plans, the center could be expanded easily if the need were to arise in the future. Pardee said he has begun to line up volunteer workers, and Turn To Page 5 Turn To CIVIC CENTER, Pg. 5 let and if necessary. The reaction was swift and wave of rioting, shooting and looting. British troops were the main targets for roaming bands of guerrillas.

The death toll from fury may be higher. Some unofficial reports said 20 persons died in the street fighting in Belfast, Londonderry, Newry and other towns. know how many people may have died where the fighting was thickest and have simply been hauled away by said a British army spokesman. Fire and explosion wreaked havoc in homes and factories across the six counties of this British province, but with the dawn a semblance of normal life returned to the littered streets. In two years of rioting Belfast alone totals up property damage and personal injury claims of $39.6 million.

Many a Northern Ireland worker became jobless during the night from fire bombs. Among the dead were two British soldiers, two boys and a Roman Catholic priest killed in a crossfire as he administered the last rites to an IRA gunman. all-out war an IRA leader declared Monday after a 25-year-old IRA officer was shot dead. Witnesses said he was shot by a Protestant. In Belfast, factories, stores and homes went up in flame.

More than 100 Protestant houses on the edge of the Cath- Turn To N. IRELAND, Page 5 Space Agency Releases 5 Moon Photos SPACE CENTER, Houston (AP) The space agency today released five strikingly beautiful color pictures taken by astronauts David R. Scott and James B. Irwin as they explored a valley of the moon at Hadley Base. Scientists, meanwhile, continued tlieir preliminary examination of Apollo moon rocks and doctors scheduled an extra physical exam for the spacemen, who returned to earth Saturday from their 12- day journey.

The first Hadley Base pictures released show the astronauts, their lunar lander Falcon and their moon car on the stark, desolate lunar plain. The sky is jet black, the deep surface dust is gray. There are shots of the two astronauts saluting the American flag; Irwin sitting in the moon mmmm Turn To PHOTOS, Page 5 i ON THE 15 Lunar Module Pilot ames B. Irwin salutes while standing beside the flag after the Stars and Stripes was planted on the surface of the moon. The lunar lander is in the center and the rover on the right.

This is one oi the ph otos taken on the moon by the Astronauts and released today by the Space Center at Houston, Texa s. (AP Wire photo Green Twp. Fire Dept, wishes to thank all those who made our 1971 Festival a Spec. 21 shrimp, fries, cole slaw, roll, butter, $1.45. Week of Aug.

9 Aug. 15. Big Tee Burger-ad While on vacation, Vicki Lcunge will still continue to open at 6 p.m.-ad 40c Off On Colonel Sanders Box Chicken Dinner Pick it up at 156 N. Lmcoln-ad teases Nectarines Quaker Hill Farm, W. B.

Davidson Butcher Salem 337-9200-ad Portrait Sketched by College Art Student from pboto, $10. Call 337-8982-ad Salem Country Club Swim Show Aug. 11 at 9 p.m. Open to the Public-ad.

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