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Special Section On Schools Today back to school again. That time of year when students wish summer was here to stay and Mom gets a vacation. Courier-Times is ready for Opening Day with its big School Preview. Included are lots of homeroom assignments and informative stories. And to those puzzling questions children ask, we have tips to parents on handling them.

Also, a complete bus schedule is listed for (hose students who the driving to miss it. dmtmr VOL. 55, No. 268 Member ABC Delaware Greatest Home Newspaper BRISTOL, THURSDAY EVENING, AUGUST 26, 1965 82 PAGES PRICE TEN CENTS CURTAIL EXPERIMENTS U.S. Offers Pact To End Bomb Raids LONDON (UPI) The United States might consider a prolonged cessation of air attacks against North Viet Nam if the Communist regime cut back military activity in South Viet Nam, it was reported today.

An official British Gemini Rocket Jams government white paper said the American position was communicated to Britain by the U.S. State Department earlier this month in a lengthy policy outline. Last May. U.S. planes stopped bombing North Viet Nam for a five-day period.

The State Department said the cessation of air action failed to produce any reaction from the Hanoi regime. British white paper, summarizing Viet Nam peace efforts, said: United States does not rule out the possibility of an-j other and perhaps more prolonged suspension in the bombing of North Viet Nam if Hanoi gives some clear indication that there would take place appropriate and commensurate actions in relation to the infil- ration and military action in South Viet Nam and the presence of North Vietnamese The communication from the State Department was dated Aug. 8. U.S. government initiation of a pause in the bombing of North Viet Nam in mid-May and the communication of its intentions to Hanoi (at that time) were undertaken in order to explore the path of passible peace the Washington document said.

that time, North Viet Nam made it completely clear that it would not Other points made by the State Department: the absence of any in(Continued on Page 37, Col. 7) In IS. Viet Nam SPACE CENTER, Houston of the maneuvering rockets on the Gemini 5 spaceship jammed today and astro- cauts Gordon Cooper and Charles Conrad were ordered to trim experiments and be conservative on of liquid came from the 16 jet thrusters when the rockets were powered up this morning on the sixth day of the flight. Space agency officials reported the thruster difficulty after the astronauts had jointly smashed the Russian space rec- oi of 119 hours and 6 minutes in orbit. This occurred at 9:07 a.m.

EDT. There was no doubt they go for the full eight days, despite the thruster problem. A Sunday splashdown time was set. Photography Most of the photography scheduled over big cities and other landmarks was to save fuel. Plans to view a rocket sled run at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., were cancelled because of the thruster.

re-entry from space. A separate rocket system brings the spaceship down. The thrusters part of the orbiting attitude and maneuvering system shift the right and left movement of the capsule and the up and down movement. The faulty No. 7 thruster was used to make the craft turn to the left.

Possible Freezing The problem might have been caused by freezing during the night, Deputy Flight Director John Hodge said. could turn the thrusters off and still go eight Hodge emphasized. Space officials said the thruster had stuck open but was not leaking fuel or oxidizer. The eclipse of the Russian endurance record came over the north Pacific Ocean about midway between Hawaii and the western coast of Baja Peninsula in Mexico. Both men were wide awake and anxious to smash the were so relaxed and awake they could play jokes and so confident of going the full eight days that detailed orders were being fed to them for a Sunday splashdown.

The Russians cried in naut Elliot M. See, speaking I water from fuel cells, the men I the U.S. officials mark. During the 74th orbit they syncronized their watches with Gemini control in Houston and planned to celebrate inside the 300-miles-a-minute ship. a couple of rolls and Despite itchy beards and suggested fellow astro- few problems with from the Houston control site.

got the fuel responded Conrad. But both astronauts made it plain they relished the occasion. a excessive shrugged off the charges as sour grapes and concentrated on technical medical data as Cooper and Conrad approached the moment of space medicine truth: Whether man can withstand (Continued on Page 13, Col. 2) Two Miles Of Two Lanes Done Street Rd. Stretch To Open Other experiments wi'l continue, Gemini control said.

The thrusters are not used in Good I Evening! U. S. Planes Search For Missile Sites SAIGON U. S. miles south of the Commu- planes today scoured Commu-jnist capital.

nist North Viet Nam seeking The third jet, a F-4 Navy surface to air (SAM) missile Phantom from the carrier Midway, was pierced in the tailsec- tion. The downed plane, on an armed reconnaissance mission, (Continued on Page 37. Col. 4) I I sites which have downed three kmAmmmmmmmmvNmw American planes in an ever-wi- After a summer of begging arc around Hanoi, lor rain, getting it. Greatest comeback of the whole season: the lawns.

You just keep on mowing along. The missiles are believed to be Soviet supplied and the sites presumably Soviet-manned and mobile. Steel strike deadline Tuesday midnight. Optimism of the past few weeks among negotiators for a quick and equitable agreement vanishes all at once as gentlemen at the conference table start doing something of a last- minute sitdown. The deadly missiles shot the three American planes; jin a month period starting July1 24.

The second plane was hit Aug. 12 and the third was downed last Tuesday. 30 Ticketed In Township Trap Twp.ToView Palmer Ave. Heierling said the holes are actually of the fill material. Some of the holes are in the street obstructing traffic while othersare on the should of the road.

The object of inspection is to see if Alcon Utilities has done any work as the Authority directed last week. If not, Authority members will try to determine what needs to be done and make a decision on how the repairs will be made. Members of the Bristol Township Authority will inspect Palmer Ave. in Edgely tonight in response to widespread complaints about holes in the road resulting from sewer construction last year. nearly got to bet there'll be a contract, however.

We think neither the steel industry nor the union is going to fashion a strike situation at a time America is at war and at a time when our economic expansion has never been more en- cou raging. Richard Heierling, chairman of the authority, said today he inspected the avenue yesterday than 30 motorists were found six or seven holes dotting the approximately two- mile thoroughfare. Shown is a section of the new paving on Street Road, looking toward Route 13, which is expected to open to traffic tomorrow evening. The old road, (right) will be rebuilt to make the road a four-lane divided highway. Motorists using Street Road (Route 132) in Bensalem Township are in for good news.

A two mile stretch of the new concrete paving is expected to be opened to traffic tomorrow evening bringing an end to a period of rough driving in sev- teral spots where motorists braved ditches, holes and the gravel shoulders to get around construction, The entire project runs nearly three miles from the Route 13 interchange to near Route 1. It is expected to be completed before the onset of winter weather giving motorists a four-lane divided highway between the two U.S. Routes. A spokesman for the contractor, State Paving Construction Co. of Philadelphia, said the concrete pouring for the entire stretch of the first two lanes of the reconstructed highway has been completed except for the intersection at Mechanicsville Road.

It is expected that the two new lanes, to be used for both east and west bound traffic until the other two lanes are rebuilt, will be open from near Route 13 to Mechanicsville Road. Possible Delay A delay in opening the new paving, however, could br caused by the curing of a section of the concrete in front of the high school, the spokesman said. The delay, if at all, is not expected to last more than a day or two. A detour will be in effect for (Continued on Page 37, Col. 5) Beyond Known Sites Considered significant and pointing to apparent mobile launching sites were the wide areas over which the planes were struck.

The first was shot down 50 miles north of Hanoi, the second 45 miles to the More ticketed by Bristol Township police in a four-hour speed trap which began at 5 a.m. today on Route 13, near Beaver Dam Road. Arranges Bargaining Session Today The contractor for last sewer work, Alcon Utilities, is obligated to fix the holes, ling explained. However, the Three officers participated in: firm has failed to so far. the speed trap in the 35 mile per hour zone.

It was the second conducted this week. On Tuesday, over 50 motor- The authority has threatened to bring in another contractor to do the maintenance work and deduct the expense from U.S. Mediator Steps Into Steel Dispute Also Good For Emotional Outlook President Johnson flashes the green light ioir a new $1.5 billion manned space laboratory with military potential a workshop that, in the words, enable the nation to relate what man is able to do in space to the defense of People Picking Peaches Pare Prices truly moving along in this exploration of the skies. And Astronauts Cooper and Conrad, already setting a new American space endurance record, continue racing on toward that Sunday splashdown. You think maybe be glad to net home? Next going to be and going with The way keeping the Dodgers talking to themselves is a beauty to behold.

And tonight at Connie Mack Stadium do you go for Jim Bunning or Robin Roberts? dislike seeing the undone Phillies lose again; at the same time like to see Robbie hang up another win. So, for us, Mister Roberts. money is much like bees making honey. You can make it but they let you keep it. A golfer is a fellow who hollers takes six and puts down five.

Nothing keeps a family together as much as owning just oue car. PITTSBURGH (UPI) Federal Mediation and Con- chief labor medi-1 ciliation Service, arranged a ator took a direct hand in col-'joint bargaining session between lective bargaining today to union and company contract ne- avert a nationwide steel strike gotiators, with himself and at midnight Tuesday. aides present, for 2 p.m., southwest and the third about! ists were ticketed for speeding. I the $90.000 due the Alcon William E. Simkin, chief of, jngl with1 tors present.

Parties Exchange Blaine i The United Steelworkers (USW) and the 10 major basic steel producers blamed other for the failure to negotiate a new labor contract. The economy hung in I the balance. agreement is to be attained, a great deal of responsibility will be required by born Simkin said. differences that now not be Talks collapsed Wednesday I when the union rejected as adequate a last ditch offer by 'the basic steel producers. The proposal was enunciated by R.

Conrad i chief bargainer for the companies. The rejection was1 announced by USW President, W. Abel. President Issues Plea The statements came within hours of a plea by President Johnson for union and management to hold the cost-price line I in deference to the national in-1 terest. A costly settlement might trigger an inflationary wage-j price spiral among steel users, the government fears.

Unless the course is altered, steelmakers probably will begin banking blast furnaces by Sat. urday or Sunday. The task requires 48 to 72 hours to avoid costly damage. If a strike comes. 450,000 USW members employed in basic steel will leave their jobs at midnight EDT Tuesday.

The last strike occurred in 1959-60 and lasted a record 116 days. The union wants a contract worth 53.7 cents per hour over its duration. Cooper said the latest industry proposal was worth 40.6 cents an hour over a 35-month period. Abel put a price tag of 37.1 cents per hour on the $3.25 Billion package and said it covered 39 months. The difference in length and value appeared to be stand that a new agreement become effective at mid(Continued on Page 37.

Col. 1 Bv KEN SHUTTLEWORTH Courier-Times Staff Writer Two things about picking peaches yourself: probably one of the best bargains in Lower Bucks and great therapy for us city-bred people always had a secret desire to be farmers. A lot of us, caught up in urban and suburban life, dream of beating the humdrum by retiring to a small farm somewhere. something about farming that fascinates most urbanites and suburbanites. Spend a couple of hours in a peach orchard and suddenly farming so appealing as an escape from the monotony of daily routine.

You better believe pretty rough on the back and arm muscles. Wonderful For Emotions Hard though it may be on the physique, wonderful on the emotional outlook. You get out there with the family, breathe the clean air, get some exercise and learn why farm people hate to leave the soil. not really much to the actual picking. You just grab the fruit off the branch.

Most of the peaches are within reach of your arm. But if trying for a peach at the top of the tree best have a ladder. Or(Continued on Page 37, Col. 4) Anti-Poverty Bill Signed Into Law Reporter Ken Shuttleworth picks some peaches. (Courier-Times Photo) WASHINGTON Johnson boosted his on by $3.25 billion today when he signed into law a far-reaching economic development bill aimed at raising the living standards of millions of Americans.

The Chief Executive, who has described the program as one of for the distressed areas all across signed the bill in White House ceremonies. The economic aid package, part of the administration's broad drive on poverty, is designed to raise living standards in the pockets of poverty. The $3.25 billion, spread over five years in most parts of the program, will be used to provide public works grants, create development centers, provide loans to private business venturing into distressed areas, and encourage multi-state development programs similar to the 11-state Appalachia project. At his news conference Wednesday, Johnson named Eugene B. Foley as assistant commerce secretary in charge of economic development to direct far-reaching program of promise for the distressed areas across He described Foley, now administrator of the Small Business Administration, as of the bright young men in public The public works and economic development act is an outgrowth of the Area Redevelopment Administration started in the Kennedy administration.

The bill provides a speedup on public works grants in the needy areas. It provides $2 billion $500 million a year for four public works projects. INDEX I Amusements 36 Birthday 30 Classified 37-43 COINWORD 11 44, 43 Editorials ..........................6 Editorial Features 7 Investor 11 Jacoby 12 Junior Reporter 44 Movies 36 Obituaries 2 Sports 32-35 Stocks 2 TV Review 36 TV Schedule 45 News 15, 16 itiniinmininmuinunntnuuHiiNmHHuuHik.