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Northwest Arkansas Times from Fayetteville, Arkansas • Page 12

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12 Arkatnot TIMES, May 1971 FAYITTIVILLI, ANKANtAS Ittj I i Legal Ruling Given On Transplant NEW YORK (AP) In a rare legal ruling, a state Court justice a cleared the way for a 17-year- old girl to donate a kidney to ler twin sister in a transplan! opeation. Supreme Court Justice Jacob Grumet was called into the un usual situation toy the city Health and Hospital evei though the' girl's parents had already consented to the oper atiion. The corporation felt Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Duncan of Queen needed a "dispassionate, hide pendent judgment" in the mat ter because "they are a with a conflict of interest be tween the interest of boll daughters." The twins are scheduled undergo the operation nex Thursday.

Cynthia Duncan, the ailini twin, has been using a kidne. machine since both 'her kidney were removed two months ago She was first stricken witlrkic ney trouble in 1969. Her sister Sheila told th court she was aware of the risl involved in operation bu wanted ahead with it Grumet approved the trans plant after a special hearing. Dr. Joseph A.

Buda, who head an operating team of fiv surgeons, said the risk to Sheil was "very minimal 1 althoug it I increase slightly he susceptibility to injury or ill ness. Bunker Hit By Rocket Thirty GIs Killed In Shelling Attacks SAIGON (AP) Thirtyl Americans were killed and 50 vere wounded in three shelling ttacks in the northern quarter South Vietnam. Most of the asualties resulted when a 100- jound pierced a heavily ortified bunker crowded with rocket, carrying a de- ayed fuse, ripped through six eel of protective cover into the junker, which was being used is a club at a base culled Jharlie 2. four miles south of demilitarized zone. A number of men had gathered in bunker to drink and soft-drinks, and other soldiers who had been eating at i nearby mess hall jammed in tor refuge after the -attack began at dusk Friday.

Charlie came under mortar attack to day but there were no further casualties. "We all raced for the bunk recalled Pfc. Stove New ton, of Hawesville, who said he was standing in line to eat W'hen the first two rockets Litter Bounty COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP)' A bill providing a hounty on litter ers was introduced into th Ohio Snate Wednesday. The measure, sponsored Sen. Ronald Mottl, -a Parma Democrat, calls for one-half any fine imposed "for convictioi of litter law violations to paid to the individual who pro vided the information leadin to the Jitterbug's apprehensio or conviction.

ame in. "I was standing by the door hen the rocket came through le roof of the bunker. I saw linding light and lieard a ring- ng sensation," Newton said. The force of the blast tossed im out the door. He was sha- but unhurt.

ONE IN A MILLION One U.S. officer called the ocket hit a "one in a million The U.S. death toll Friday vas the highest for a single day nearly two months and ex- Safely Inspector Relieved Of Job Don Benedict of West Fork, a safety inspector for the state Department of Labor, said Fri day 'he had been fired from his job because the job had been promised someone else for poli Lical reasons. Benedict said he lias been lined as director, of saVety for the Labor Department in 19G9 and voluntarily gave up the pos about a year later to move tc West Fork where his family re sides and work as inspector. Benedict quoted state Labo Commissioner Dale Cline a telling him.

"We have some on in your area whicTi we wouli like to take your place." Benedict said 'he asked If hi replacement was a political ap pqintment and said Cline re plied, ceded American battlefield fa- alities for all of last week the Command said I Americans were killed. North Vietnamese troops ave stepped up their rocket at- acks against U.S. bases along he DMZ the past three days ut most of them have been mall and have Avounded only a andful of men. Charlie 2 haf wen shejled three times, and here have been at least two rocket attacks since Vednesday. Six hours before the attack Charlie 2, U.S.

forces appar ntly stopped another planned -ocket attack on other Amen positions six miles to thr lorlh. They killed seven enem nd captured two 122mm rocke aunchers and 16 shells, but los wo OH5B observation Jielicop ers shot down during the fight ng. The only U.S. casuallie reported were three crewmen aboard one ilicopters. ounde of th $38,000 Suit Is Filed In Wreck A $38,000 suit in connection vith a car-pickup truck collision 5.

in Springdale, was filed in Washington Circuit Court Thursday by Donald Leon Barron against Clyde Hudson. The collision reportedly oc- were icurred as both vehicles eastbound on Emma where the street allows lanes for easlbound traffic. The suit said that the plaintiff was traveling in the outside lane and the defendant in the inside lane, when the defendant, apparently attempting to park on the south curb, crossed ihe dividing line without giving an appropriate signal. Barron asks damages to include medical expenses, loss of wages, property damages and impairment of his earning ability because of aggravation of a pre-existing, though quiescent arthritic condition. Weather Forecast Rain and showers are ex- dieted for Washington and East a Rocky Moun- pected tonight In much of the Maine.

There will he a lams, A warm front also is Midwest and in (he West, weather in the Southwest and moving out of A.r- Some showers also are pre- cooler temperatures In the kansas. (AP Wirephoto) Renewed GM Challenge Is Promised DETROIT OAF) Stock holders challenging General Motors policies here and abroad fell short of their goal of support from holders of three per-cent of the automak trs shares. But they said Friday they 'Will renew their efforts next irear. Because the challengers gol less than three per cent of the vote. Securities and Exchange Commission rules allow man agement to keep the dissidents proposals off proxy statement! for the next three years.

Spokesmen for Campaign GM a Washington-based orga nization holding 12 shares stock, said they were dis appointed in the results, adding that the outcome called- for reassessment of next year's ap proach. Their proposals received les Buppqrt this time than last yea when they introduced two for mal suggestions in their firs GM proxy 'battle. PROPOSALS Among the proposals wa Campaign GM's effort to broat en 'the method of electing th corporation's board of director and to gain disclosure of mor Information on the firm's pp icies on auto safety, air polk (don and minority hiring. The group also supported proposal seeking to end GM op erations in the Republic South Africa. The proposal sponsored by the an Foreign Missionary Society a Episcopa Church in the United States.

The South African proposa aimed at that country's polic of apartheid, was supported i an impassioned appeal by th Rev. Dr. Leon Sullivan, firs black member of CM'-s boar of directors. It received onl 2.97 million of the 229 millio votes cast on the question. Retiring Board Chairma James Roche, presiding ove his last stockholders' meelm, declined to characterize outcome as a victory for ma agement.

SCHOOL'S OUT ON WEDNESDA' Wednesday, May- 26, is th last day of school for studen in Fayetteville. Teachers will be on duty th following day and will be gues of honor at a buffet luncheo at 11:30 a.m. at the High Scho Student Center, May 28. R. W.

Willis, assistant princ pal at the High School, is ret ing and will be recognized his service to the school syste at Ihe buffet umpers Asked To eview Increase Insurance LITTLE ROCK (AP) Gov. ale Bumpers has been asked review Insurance Comvnis- oner A. Gene Sykes' approval Gov. Dale Bumpers concern- er cent of about one-third of ie automobile policies in Aransas. The Arkansas Legislative ouncil made the request Fri- ay after members of the coun- .1 questioned the size of the in rease saying that it was one the largest in the state's his ry.

Sykes approved the increase day 14 sought by the Insurance ating Board. Granted by Sykes was an av rage increase of 2.6 per cen bodily injury and propertj amage liability coverage ant average increase of 23.9 pe ent for combined physica amage coverages of compre ensive and collision. Band Sues UA Fraternity Frank Leach and Acaci 'ratemity Building Corp. Arkansas were named defent ants in a $400 breach "of con ract suit filed in Washinglo Circuit Court Wednesday eight members.of the Fifth Av nue Band. Plaintiffs are Randy Gardner Blan Heath.

Dick Johnson Dale Marlow, Elheridge Hil l-andy Rosger, Tom Byrd an Tom Jones. The suit alleged that Leach representing himself to have au horization to select and em iloy a dance band for an Aca cia fraternity functions, con acted Gadner March 12 in re 'erence to an ApriJ 9 appea nee at a dance for a $100 fet The plaintiffs said that afte they accepted the offer, the were'notified on the day of th dance, by Leach and the frate nity that the contract would n( honored and a a aand had been contracted. The suit, which said th plaintiffs turned down other lortunities to appear because Aoacia contract, ask from the fraternity. They st pulated that if the court find Leach acted without aulhoriz lion, that Uiey be awarded $4 from him. Tunney In Spa HOT SPRINGS, Ark.

(AP) -Gene Tunney, world's heav; weight champion from 1926-2 slipped quietly Jnlo the Arlin ton Hotel here Friday with wife for a vacation. Tunney, who defeated Jai Dempsey for the title, refuse to meet with reporters savin he "just wanted to gel awa from it all." Expensive To Call Policemen 'Pigs' NORFOLK, Va. (AP)' Call- a Norfolk policeman a pig" may cost up to $500 and months in jail. Police Chief Claude J. Slaylor r.

has ordered his officers to rrest on disorderly conduct larges people who publicly all them pigs. A policeman, Staylor said, is much a representative as a udge in the legal system, and a man calls a judge a pig he an be charged with contempt. "We're part of that same sys- am," Staylor said. 26 Employes Attend Bear Brand Dinner BENTONVILLE Bentonville was mill for Bear Brand Hosiery Company's 1971 annual service recognition dinner honoring Bear Brand Ar- lansas employes who have five years or more of service. The iinher was attended by 263 em- ployes.

Ron Anderson. -Bentonville a a a was hostmast- er. Henry Pope, president of he company presented an award honoring Charles E. Corrig-an of Fayetteville for 50 years of service with the com- lany. He is the company's a i control co-ordinator and covers all the Bear Brand Hosiery plants.

Allan J. Buckreus, vice presi- d.e of manufacturing a nd member of the board of directors, a former Fayetteville resident, thanked the people their accomplishments in helping in reaching the high level of efficiency and quality which a long way in making I.ear Brand Hosiery Co. stronger in maintaining its position of leadership in their industry. He said that "while the hosiery industry, like all other industries in the country, is feeling some of the adverse effects of the general economy, Bear Brand is stronger than it has ever been in its industry. Bear Brand has new mills, new machines, and the highest skilled people making hosiery, anywhere in the country," lie asserted.

Others with 50 years service attending were Herman J. Te- chentiin, vice president and di- rector.of the company, who is in his 57th year of service. J. C. Buckreus of Hartford, George Heinig of K-ankakee, III.

and Edward R. Middlelon, the director of industrial and public relations, from the company's Chicago office. HONORED BY BEAR, BRAND from lefti Corrigan, Buckreta, Pope, Techentin and Heinig, irmm Bathroom Tissue Wkltt or Colors 4 Roll Save Tide Detergent 10lb.11oz, Box Save Wilson's Rite Shortening SLb. Can Wednesday thru Every day you save more at Bonus Specials 7 days aweek! U.S.D.A. CHOICE ineless Chuck Roast Awmronuatresn Sfrawberrie Kitchen Fresh SLAW 14 or.

Package SPRINGCREST Parity Hose in 4 sizes! Only Save30? BACON This Weeks Special! DINNER FORK GOLDEN DAYDREAM wilySOf SHURF1NE Evaporated Milk 13oz. CAN Oak Plaza Store Hours 8 a.m.-Midnight 7 Days a Week Hwy. 45 East Store Hours 8 a.m. -9 p.m. 7 Days a Week Bonuf Speciilt cffutivi thru rmidiy.

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