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-A1' A'' fV 72 mfwl Growing "TheHeart of Hoosierland" 82NO YEAR NO. 155 SATURDAY July 1, 1972 ELWOOD, INDIANA 46036 IS CENTS 77 77" 77 77 7-7 TZ7TZrs I I 111 I I kill Mil if 1 1111 liiii-v I )) Ss Extended Quang Tri Defenses Pounded; Allies At Outskirts A Military spokesmen a'i North Vietnamese countered the drive into Quang Tri by pushing South Vietnamese troops out of a base camp 12 miles southwest of Hue and captunng at least three government positions near the provincial capital of Song Be. 77 miles FBI AGENTS GUIDE handcuffed car for his ridt to arraignmept in John Petlikowsky, art unemployed downtown Detroit on charges of aiding house painter from Ecorse, into and a beting armed air piracy. (UPI PROVIDED MCNALLY WITH GUN Michigan AAan Admits Part In Jet Hijacking SIMLA, India UPI Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and Pakistani President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto today extended their current summit talks one day and Mrs. Gandhi reportedly held out the possibility more summit level negotiations could be held in Pakistan.

The current summit talks were originally scheduled to end today, but officials now say they will wind up Sunday night, with Bhutto returning to Pakistan Monday. Mrs. Gandhi met privately with Pakistani journalists today. One of the Pakistani newsman later quoted her as saying she had received no formal invitation for further talks in Pakistan, but "your president has mentioned it." The newsman said Mrs. Gandhi answered in the affirmative when asked if such talks would be possible.

Although officials on both sides were hopeful- some form of agreement could be worked out, it appeared the two leaders still were far apart on several (Continued on Page S) ed by helicopter three, miles of Quang Tri City and fought their way to La Vang, one mile from the city, where they ran into a fierce battle with a Communist tank company. Americans jets flew uvto help, dropping 500 ''pound bombs, and the paratroopers used bazooka-likeguns against the tanks. Eighfof the. 10 tanks in the Communist company were knoCKed out. the reports said paratroopers are part of si 20.000-man force of South Vietnamese troops trying to recapture Quang Tri Province, taken by the Communists May 1.

The South Vietnamese drive began Wednesday. So far. military spokesmen report 705 Communist killed at a cost of 72 South Vietnaemse killed and 230 wounded. "Prudent Nguyen Van Thieu visitled the northern front Friday and told newsmen he was pleased with the way the (Continued on Page S) WEATHER Mostly sunny and warm today. Increasing cloudiness tonight.

Mostly cloudy and warm Sunday with chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs today 82 to 88. Lows tonight 63 to 68. Highs Sunday 82 to 88. Precipitation probability percentages 10 today.

20 tonight. 40 Sunday. Indiana extended outlook for Monday through Wednesday: Chance of showers Monday and Monday night, clearing Tuesday. oFir Wednesday Lows in the 60s early Monday, cooling to 50s north and around 60 south by Wednesday. Highs in the low 80s north.

"to around 90 south Monday, cooling to mid 70s north to low 80s south Tuesday and DETROIT (UPI)-An unemployed house painleF, who an acquaintance said "was always borrowing," has admitted to plotting with accused skyjacker Martin J. McNally to commandeer a jetliner and parachute to freedom with $502,000 in ran-some. according to the FBI. Neil J. Welch, who heads the Detroit FBI, said Walter J.

Petlikowski, 31, of suburban' Ecorse, admitted Friday he and McNally spent five months de- SAGION (-American warplanjps s.oftened up 'Communist defenses in Quahg Tri Province today and two battalions of South Vietnamese paratroopers followed up with an airborne raid to the outskirts of the Communist-held provincial capital. Is Fischer NEW YORK (UPI (-American chess master Bobby Fischer passed up another flight today to Iceland, where his match with world champion Boris Spassky is scheduled to begin Sunday. The Icelandic Airlines 'flight to Reykjavik left John F. Kennedy International Airport without the 29-year-old international grand although an airlines spokesman said, "We had seats reserved for him in case he would show up Fischer, however, has in the past refused to play chess or travel on the Sabbath observed by his Church of God. The Tony Podesta, a McGovern strategist who engaged in the extremely heavy lobbying leading up to the crucial vote, feared there might be an adverse effect in November.

Referring to fears Daley may not take an active part in the campaign if McGovern is nominated. Podesta said; "If he sits on his hands sure it's goirig to William Singer. Chicago Alderman who led the fight to unseat the Daley said he did not think the party action would have any effect on the Democrats chances in Illinois in November. 1 I rar north of Saigon. The U.S.

command, meanwhile, reported five American "reconnaissance planes crashed or were shot down in the war during the week-with two crewmen reported missing Field reports said the South Vietnamese paratroopers land- Iceland? In any event, once and if he does arrive, the rules of the 24- game championship match state that a player is entitleoVfo three postponed gameX' for health reasons, provided he can furnish a physician's certificate. Fischer's, 'attorney. Andrew Davis, was in Reykjavik today -negotiating the Icelandic Chess Federation for 30 per cent of the gate receipts which Fischer demanded after originally agreeing to play for a $125,000 purse. The Icelandic organizers put up tire prize money, the winner to receive five eighths and the loser the remainder, Seat E. Clinton Bamberger a hearing examiner for the Democratic party, ruled in favor of the Loyalist Democratic Party of Mississippi in its dispute with the Mississippi "regulars." The regulars contended in its challenge that the loyalists delegation failed to follow state laws and discriminajtei sex and age in their selection of delegates.

Bamberger relayed his "findings of facts" to the committee, which will act on the challenge todav. Daley Denied Convention Local Accidents Injure 5 Persons Going To Sabbath is kept from sundown Friday to sundown Saturday. If Fischer fails to arrive in time for the match with Spassky. of the Soviet Union, he could lose his rights as a challenger to the world It took years of elimination play for him to win the right to play Spassky. and months of delicate negotiations to set up the match.

Fischer could still make the match if he boarded either of two Icelandic, flights direct to Reykjavik scheduled to leave New York this evening. Or he could fly to Europe and take a connecting flight to the Icelandic capital. The clirnactic vote followed a day of intensive lobbying. Daley supporters hassled' with the opposition to buttonhole Committee members. The noise level was so high at the rear of the Sheraton-Park Hotel ballroom that Mrs.

Patricia Roberts Harris, the Committee Chairwoman, was forced to gavel repeatedly for silence. Following setttemenfr of the; Chicago isse. the Committee voted to seat the 20-membeT Hawaii delegation despite- a complaint by a women's group that female delegates were under-represejpjt The vote was 74 to 6L Ik ST tailing plans to hijack an airliner from St. Louis' Lambert Field. Petlikowski was charged Friday with providing McNally with a machine gun used in the air piracy and with transportation from a Peru.

motel where McNally allegedly holed up after dropping into a nearby field from the plane. Both Petlikowski and McNally were being held on $100,000 bonds in connection with the charges of aiding and abetting an air piracy. The two had been close friends for years, Welch said, and used to "hang out at gas stations together." Authorities said Petlikowski walked into River Rouge police station early Friday and told police he drove McNally from Peru to his home, but denied "any connection with the hijacking. Welch said investigation then showed "obvious inconsisten- cies" in Petlikowski's statements leading to the suspect's (Continued on Page 5 thing he could remember. Miss Olvey told police that she was headed north on Brown and approached the intersection but did not see the other car.

The Martin auto flipped upside down into a yard trapping Martin inside the auto. He was freed bv an Anderson fire department rescue squad and both drivers were taken to Community hospital in the fire department ambulance. Olvey was treated and released and Martin was listed in satisfactory condition (Continued on Page 5) Five persons, including one Elwood man, were injured in two separate accidents in Anderson last night. Robert L. Martin, 21, Rt.

3. Elwood, is listed in satisfactory condition in Community Hospital in Anderson where he was taken after he was involved in an accident atthe intersection of W. 6th and Brown St! in Anderson. According to Anderson police, Martin was headed east on 6th and saw the headlights of a vehicle driven by Marsha Olvey, i9, 309 W. Yinyard Anderson, approaching.

That is the last Fourth Fireworks, Celebrations Band Music, Water Show And. Mo re WASHINGTON (UPD-Rich ard J. Daley, who worked himself up through the party ranks to powerful Mayor of Chicago and one of the Democratic party's last big bosses, has been denied a seat at this year's convention. But the 71-to-61 vote Friday, to seat 59 insurgents insteacf'of a 59-member Daley group, was not the last act the battle between party reformers and the old-line Jposs. Sen.

George S. McGovern, the immediate victor in the action. getting 41 delegates from the new Chicago group, may not be the victor in the long run. American federation of Musicians. I The grant was obtained by the Local 32 of the American Federation of Musicians and the Elwood fire department.

Monday July 3: Dark (approximately 8:30 p.m.) The firemen will begin the fireworks display. The construction of the new high school has provided a large mound of dirt which will be used to provide a base for the ground displays: The added height will enable more persons to view the (Continued on Page 5) The display will begin at 9 p.m. vitn Monday July 3 as the rairfdate. Prior to the fireworks severaj other activities are planned beginning at noon. Pee-wee.

major league all stars and minqr league all stars will play during the day with kid's day contests planned and a fast pitch game. the Elwood swimming pool. The show features contests between- children of all ages with trophies going to the winners of the various age gYoups competing. Monday July 3:5:00 p.m. the Jim Connelly Band will give a free concert in the shelter house of Callaway park.

The band will play from 5 to 8 p.m,, and will perform various numbers to please all tastes. The music is being provided by a grant from the Music Performance Trust Funds, a ubhc service organization fojrmed by the recording industries and sDonsored bv the together. Gene Durm said that there will be one larger parade next year combining the Glass Festival and the Fourth of Julv celebration. y'. Activities planned for the Fourth are listed belpw.

Sunday July 2. 2:00 p.m. the Pipe Creek Volunteer Fire department will sponsor the annual water ball contest. -Pipe Creek has contacted several fire departments in the area and plan to have several contests between the different department teams. Sunday July 2: 5:00 p.m.

the Elwood Athletic Association will hold tie annual Aquatic Show at Fireworks Fireworks are planned Monday July 3 at dusk in Alexandria with the Civil Defense Police in charge. The display will be at the Alexandria Monroe High School. Cars will be parked on the west side of the high school to see the aerial display wnich will be set off from the west side of the practice football Held. Once again the Elwood fire department will present a fireworks display near the Mid-Central Vocational school to help Elwood celebrate the Fourth of July. The firemen plan, the fireworks display each year and collect-donations from industries.

businesses, and individuals to purchase the fireworks This year's display will be the largest ever seen in Elwood and will include one 30-inch aerial shell. This is the largest fireworks manufactured and has been used only three or four times. The display will begin at dusk on Monday, July 3. The firenien explained that the fireworks are being held on July 3 so that in case the weather prevents the show from going on as scheduled. The rain date is Tuesday'.

The firemen the rain- date after the holidays would prevent many people from seeinglhem. Therefyill be no parade for the celebration because of the Tecent Elwood Glass Festival parade and two parades so close At Alexandria The show is expected to last about one hour. Donations for the fireworks were collected by the Civil Defense Police for the event. In case of rain the display will be July 5 at the samelime and place. This evening the annual fire works is planned at Summitville byjhelFire Department.

a 30 inch shell; andKenny Hill holding a 9 inch shell. The 30 inch shell is one of the largest fireworks ever manufactured and has not been fired in Indiana before. (Call-Leader photo), MEMBERS OF THE Elwood fire department display some of the aerial rockets that ill be used in their fireworks Monday night. Left to right are: George Brewer, holding an 18 inch shell; Jack Corbett, holding a 9 inch shell; Jack Leisure, holding Council President Foresees Tax Increase Without planning, no progress can be made. "4.

We cannot even consider the real amount needed to improve our streets. To make any progress $100,000 per yea? would not be enough, we have been spending less than half ihat much. You can see the result of not spending more. "5 To make even minor attempts to, renew our community's direction will cost tax money. Within a year your council must come up with an answer to costly sewage problems, water problems, a city dump location, efforts to improve our local economy and on and on.

the list is endless. "If your council and city government does nothing we would deserve to be set upon by all concerned citizens. If we answered all or most our problems no one would or could afford to own property. As your elected representatives we are determined to meet these problems keeping you the tax payer in mind, we shall please some people and not others. ''Without question yoiuj tax rate will go up It is a simple question how much will it go up and how well can this tax money be spent.

It is true a bond issue to be paid off by state funds can get our city a few important items, but most, projects must be funded by direct taxing. The present tax rate cannot even offer our city the same service we had this year, let alone any new demands made on it "Here are just a few problems that require more money than last years tax rate could handle "1. For decades city employees have been grossly underpaid. Wow can a council demand more and better service without due consideration to this problem. It wjll require more money to do so and an increased tax rate.

"2. To kWp fire protection up to state standards that controls thk price we all pay for home and business insurance, will require additional equipment and a new fire -station. Thrs can be done partly by the bond issue, but before, this project is finished more tax money could and would be needed for more men and additional equipment. to the extension offederal funds only a small amount be needed to keep our planning commission alive, buf even this sum requires additional tax money. Health's mandate that the city revamp and expand its sewer treatment plant by 1974.

Plans for this project are now being drawn up. Mayor Eugene Smith says he is hopeful that the city will receive federal aid on the project and the city's cost share will only be 10 per cent of the total cost. 1 But whether the city pays 10 per cent or more, it will surely mean increases in water and sewer rates. City officials see the increase costs as the hard facts of life in modern times of soaring cpsts. "Like all the people that live here, our city will also have to work hard and pay for what we get at least this is a simple factof life we all know and understand." Brown says.

Here is Brown's letter addressed to the taxpayers of the city: "Within a short time after the 1st of January. I wrote a Jetter clearly outlining the state of our community's taxing "conditidnT It seems that a new assessment of property cannot" be had to help your council with the ne budget that must be set by the end of July. At this time your council cannot promise that any action will be taken to attack the tax rate at the assessment level. We have no direct control on this matter. In a letter to the taxpayers of Elwood sent to the Call-Leader yesterday, Elwood city council president Phillip Brown, foresees an unavoidable increase in the tax rate next year.

"The present tax rate cannot even offer our city the same service we had this year, let alone any new demands made on it," he says. He lists the major money-costing projects as more pay for city employees, improved fire protection, continued planning program, improved streets and countless big and small problems. Because of a rejuggling of gasoline tax distribution money, Elwood will get about $15,000 less of this money this coming year. During the present year it receives $147,000 which pays for the complete operation of the street department: The has proposed a 21 cents tax rate increase to this joss alone. The 21 centjuke would bring in about 130,000 to cover the loss arid" pay incrcflscs' The city councTl will begin meeting next week to thrash out thenewbudget.

Not related to a tax increase but a problem that will surely hit the pocketbooks of Elwood citizens is the State Board of -We need the helprsr-fort and advice of every citizen in these efforts. To just keep, yen today is costly. even a small step toward a better life for the people of Elwood is even going to be more cosy. Like all the people that live here, our city will also have to work hard and pay for what we get. at least this is a simple fact of life we all know and understand' VTTT.