The Paris News from Paris, Texas • Page 8

CM The Paris Newt, Aug. 9, Attorneys make motion to bar press from trial NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Defense attorneys have invoked a month-old U.S. Supreme Court ruling in an effort to bar reporters and the public from further sessions of- the state's clemency-for-cash trial. Arguments on the motion to close the trial were to be heard by U.S.

District Judge Charles G. Neese on Monday. But late Friday night, Neese suffered a heart attack, a spokeswoman at St. Thomas Hospital said. The spokeswoman, who did not want to be identified, said the 62-year-old judge was in stable condition at the hospital's critical care unit.

"He's resting comfortably," she added. It was not immediately clear whether Neese would be able to return to court early next week. Defense attorneys filed the motion Friday contending that jurors saw a headline about the trial in The Nashville Banner, an afternoon newspaper, that could prejudice the jury against the five men on trial. Defense lawyers said the headline, "Neese Rules 4 of 5 Formed Conspiracy," gave the impression that the judge ruled a conspiracy had been proven. Neese's ruling involved the introduction of evidence.

Among the five defendants are three former aides to forner Gov. Ray Blanton. All five are accused of conspiracy to sell pardons and reprieves for thousands of dollars during Blanton's four years as governor, which ended Jan. 17. Blanton has not been charged with any wrongdoing in the case.

The motion to close the trial brought separate legal protests from Nashville's morning newspaper, The Tennessean, and Nashville television station WTVF. The Supreme Court ruled on July 2 that the media have no constitutional right to cover a trial. Closing the trial, Ten- nessean lawyer William R. Willis Jr. argued in a brief filed with Neese, would establish a "dangerous precedent whereby criminal trials could be held in secret almost at the whim of defense counsel." Willis added that the Supreme Court also said no trial can be closed "unless there is a direct and immediate threat to the administration of justice." No such threat exists in the present' trial, Willis contended.

Oklahoma Briefs His house comes back home TULSA, Okla. (AP) James McEachern's runaway bungelow has been found, but his problems may only be starting. McEacnern reported his two-bedroom house missing last week. He said he bought it in 1978 and planned to move it out of town. Police spokesman Tom Nolan said Thursday a man identified as Jerry Campbell called and said he thought he had the house.

Nolan said the original owner reported re-selling the house after warning McEachern he had taken too long to move it. Stafford ordered to stand trial OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Roger Dale Stafford, charged with murdering six Oklahoma City Steakhouse workers during a robbery last year, has been ordered to stand trial. The order by Special Judge Leonard Geb came Thursday in the second day of Stafford's preliminary hearing in Oklahoma County District Court. In testimony Thursday, Stafford's estranged wife said her 27-year-old husband and his late brother murdered four teen-agers and two adults at a Sirloin Stockade Steakhouse July 16,1978. Biorhythms being used by Denver cab drivers The Parli Aufl.

1 979 fA Weary Civil Defense workers recall Houston disasters DENVER (AP) When Roy Collins set out to prove Denver's 800 Yellow Cab Co. drivers should tune in to their biorhythms, some scoffed. Other's laughed. But 2 years after the cabbies began getting monthly charts telling them when their emotional, physical and mental resources would be best, the doubting Thomases are biting their tongues. Now, if the green-and- white computer printouts don't show up by the first of every month, Collins said, "Wehearaboutit." Collins, the cab company's safety manager, credits biorhythm charts with helping Yellow Cab cut accidents by more than 50 percent.

He said his company doesn't release specific figures on accidents, and Collins is quick to point out that biorhythms were part of a larger program emphasizing safety including a mandatory defensive driving course and stiff penalties for accidents. "I swear by all of them," he said, "but I don't think you can ignore biorhythms." His own is taped to the wall next to his desk. The biorhythm theory, formulated in Germany around the turn of the century; says everyone has three, continuous life cycles: a 23-day physical cycle, a 28- day emotional cycle and a 33- day intellectual cycle. Each begins at birth. The first half of each cycle is positive and the second is negative, the theory goes.

The day when any of the cycles switches from positive to negative or back again is termed a "critical" day. If two cycles experience a switch at the same time, this is a "double critical" day. If three cycles are changing phases on the same day, it's a "triple critical" day. Triple critical days come around every 7.2 years. Yellow Cab's drivers are encouraged to work a swap on critical days, Collins said, but nothing is required.

"Just being aware of the. potential is what makes the difference," he said. "Someone who knows they're not at their peak is more careful, and that's the point." One driver decided not to work on a double critical day, Collins recalls, and went skiing instead. He ended up with a broken leg and now pays more attention to his chart. HOUSTON (AP) A relaxing coffee break sounded good after five wet, exhausting days.

Reinette Cottingham, information director for the Houston-Harris County Red Cross, had been dispensing information almost non-stop about the flood dumped by tropical storm Claudette. But Ruby Dusek, a Red Cross volunteer, brought more than coffee. "You're not going to' believe this," she said, "but there's a five-alarm fire here." The five alarms grew to seven, and Houston suffered one of the worst fires in its history less than a week after floodwaters damaged 12,000 homes in Harris and other Southeast Texas counties. So what's it like to have two disasters in a week? "It's miserable," said John Caswell, assistant director of Civil Defense. "You could really say we had three disasters," he said, counting the watch before Claudette hit land.

Then adding another one the wait for Skylab Civil Defense responded to four "occurrences" in two weeks, Caswell said. "I can't even remember what week it is now," he said in a tired voice. Caswell's organization coordinated other agencies to help victims of the water and then of the blaze. Many volunteers like Mrs. Dusek, 43, worked both disasters.

were just about ready to go home," Mrs. Dusek recalled, "so it was at a good time. "I know that sounds terrible to say about a fire, but it was at a good time. "We had equipment over here we don't normally have." Volunteer Jim Burleson of Dallas has been in Houston more than a week, supervising mass care for flood then fire victims. "Timing was perfect," he said while trying to guess how many sandwiches would be needed Monday.

"We were very fortune te." Through Wednesday, the Red Cross had served 73,756 meals and spent about $26,000 in aiding victims, with the "big" days (Saturday and Sunday) yet to come. Last Tuesday the Red Cross had just enough time to clean and restock vans some from as far away as Kansas City with food and cold drinks. "There were a lot of very busv people, very fatigued people, continuing to do their job becauses there was the need," said Randi Sulkin, a spokesman for the National Red Cross from St. Paul, Minn. "The needs are always very similar, no matter what the disaster is." She said about 1,500 volunteers helped the Red Cross in the flood, the fire or both.

Volunteers also helped the Salvation Army at the fire, which left about 800 homeless, but they weren't the regulars. William Swyers, officer in charge of disasters for Southeast Texas, said about 60 men from the Harbor Light Center helped at the fire. The center in downtown Houston is for men down and out because of drugs, prison records or alcohol. They don't usually aid disaster victims, he said, outlining their regular program of therapy and sessions with psychologists. "The beautiful part of the whole story," Swyers said, "is that some of the men helping relieve the suffering were the same men who four months ago were lying in the gutter.

"I don't think we could have done it without them." He estimated the Salvation Army's expenditure for the disaster will top a "conservative" $100,000. But, he said, when considering that no more lives were lost than the seven who drowned, "it's really been a cheap one." Swyers, 49 and in the Salvation Army all his life, said he had seen a disaster that came on the heels of another. Hurricane Audrey hit Cameron, in June 1957, followed a few days later by the storm wave it generated. Together they killed 390 persons and caused between $50 million and $500 million in damage. The year 1979 has also yielded a bumper crop of disasters.

"This has been an extremely unusual year for our agency," said Bill McAda, a spokesman for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Until last month, FEMA was known as the Federal Disaster Assistance Administration, employing about 170 full- time people and using a "reserve list" of hundreds more. Once in April, McAda said, 13 major disaster declarations were going on at the same time. The unlucky string, he said, began with the devastating tornado in Wichita Falls, and continued with flooding that began in Canada and moved south. "Even the part-timers put in lots of days," he said.

"The disaster business has been a very busy one." And sometimes business has been in the same place. After the flood last week in Southeast Texas, he said, the agency moved right back into office space it had rented during floods in April. Three counties were declared disaster areas both times, he said. FEMA cannot help the fire victims, though, because the disaster declaration allows federal aid only for flood victims. But FEMA did try.

"We could not find, after careful investigation, even the remotest connection between the flood and the fire, "McAda said. "Unless the'president tells us, we can't do any thing." Some federal help is expected from the Small' Business Administration, whose officials said Friday the county could be declared a disaster area. That would qualify fire victims for 3 percent loans to cover uninsured losses. And aid from private agencies will continue, for as long as people need it. FEMA operates the one- stop disaster service centers, but both the Red Cross and Salvation Army also serve at the centers.

Disaster victims can get information on federal loans, learn about available private aid and even find a place to spend the night. The Salvation Army gives counseling, food, clothing and furniture. Also without asking any repayment, the Red Cross hands out vouchers that victims can use to buy food, clothing and furniture. The Red Cross can also give loans to people who don't qualify for federal aid. Representatives from all the disaster agencies were pleased with Houston's reaction to the disasters.

"It's really been phenomenal," said Red Cross worker Ms. Cottingham, "especially in a place like Houston that's supposed to be cold." Swyers said the double disasters were like something discussed at staff meetings what would we do if? "I guess we found out we could handle it," the disaster chief said. "I really don't know what we're going to do for an encore." Classified Ads Get Results Stationery Gift Ensemble NO. 22908 REG. 4.99 VALUE 5 Shelf Etagere Heritage oak finish w-solid oak posts, suitable for any room of the house.

24" 12" Boxed PakSak Screen printed double drawcord cotton bags. Use for laundry, gym. tote, beach or utility bag. each Ladies Comfort Top Knee High Hose One size with demi-toe, 3 pair package your choice of beige, taupe or suntan. WACK 1128 ClarksvilleSt.

AVAILABLE AT ALL WACKER'S STORES Reynolds Wrap Tube Socks Full Cushion Tube Sock three stripe tip acrylic. nylon three pair in each Men's 22'4 Boy's 19" 468 Reg. $2.92 Package Reg. $2.66 Package 9 A39167 5810 Clutch Bags Canvas or Poly, assorted styles. Reg.

$5.99 Each Abb Each 80e Dressmaker Pins Reg. Package Plastic Head Pins Size 17 steel with colored tops. 200 to plastic box. 79 Stitch Witchery Iron-On bonding: net 15 yards to roll. Reg.

$1.00 Roll Reg. 80C Box Box Ladies Hipster Panties SVa" Scissors Lightweight-dressmaker bent trimmer scissors with contour plastic handle and stainless steel blades. Reg. 6.00 Pair 99 Pair J3481 Ladies' Brassiere Enkaiure nylon cotton crotch Sizes 8-9-10. Reg.

1.19 Pair Pair Nylon Seam-Kree. cross-over style fiber fill cups, adjustable stretch straps. Sizes 32 38 In A cups. Reg. $2.49 Each $J88 Ladies' Hipster Panties Each I'olyi'sUT -Irrtch faliric with axsnrtrd prims, one I Reg.

$1.19 Pair 94 pair Ladies Hipster Panty Enkaiure nylon, with cotton crotch. Asst. colors, sizes 5 67. Reg. 1.00 Pr.

78 Pair Vinyl Clutch Purse Assorted colors and styles, some with framed purse, checkbook holder, and card organiter. Sewing Notions Assortment Seam ripper, tracing wheel, sewing gauge, tape measure, tomato pin cushion, skirt hook, tracing paper, and hand needles. Reg. to 75' Each Elastic Assortment Polyester Braid WMtin Reg. 50C Hank 5-99 Girls Hipster Panties Nylon with cotton crotch white and colors sizes thru 12.

Reg.Sl.oo pair. Reg. 1.00 Pair 1101175, 11-1200 Ladies Briefs Nylon with cotton crotch whitoaml colors. Sizes (i thur III. Reg.

$1.00 and $1.09 Pair 77 Pair Men's Handkerchiefs White satin stripe slight irregulars. Values to 49C 6-99 Matchbox Cars 77 Each Blankets Solid color polyester fiber woven and thermal size, slight irregulars. Values To 6.99 Each Each White Sack Dish Towel Large Serged edges Reg. 89c each Each Shoe Box keeps shoes dust free, makes extra storage space in closet. Contents clearly visible.

Crystal base with colored lids. Reg. $1.09 Child's Chair Hand painted wooden chair. Imported from Mexico. 66 Each Facial Tissu Kleenex "reflections" country tad an harvest scenes boxts, too eourf l-ply.

white. Mr. Coffee Filters Reg. 1.19 NOW 83' A.M. Transistor Radii Solid State A.M.

Radio in assorted colors to choose from. $377 si A Boudoir Caps Assorted styles and colors, some Swiss dot nylon, soft Eyelet nylon and Vinyl shower caps. All Boufant sizes. 188 professional WITH OuMD 8H'5 ft I I tM I TeK 6-7-8 Tek Toothbrushes Deluxe adult brushes in assorted colors, soft, medium and firm. 3 53 Woven Throw Rugs 24 -15" Size.

Multi color Krinp'il ends reversible washable. Reg $1.99 Each Drip Dry Hangers Vinyl coated wire hangers, ideal for wash-n-wear dresses, blouses, lingerie and panty hose. Set of 8 64 Ironing Pad Cover Set Teflon coated cover and thick cushioning absorbent pad. Fits all standard 54" ironing boards. Reg.

1.79 17 Set Over Door Hanger Use as closet or ironing hanger. Provides extra storage Folds down when not in use. Reg.1.29 Polyester Suede Cloth Beautiful Solid Colors. Wide Washable. Reg.

$2.98 Yard $179 Yard Permanent Press Assortment Cottons and blends, large assortment of Prints. Solids, Chock. Florals. 45" wide. Values to $2.49 yard Yard Plastic Hangers For all hang ups, from wash-N-war outerwear.

Unbreakable plastic, multi ridged bar hold pants securely. Assorted colors. 47 Set of Buster Brown Darnettes Sizes 6 Mo. to 6X Values To 7.99 Now 2.99 Each or 2 FOR $500 Beulon Zippers All Sizes 50 ID off Values To 2.98 Yd. Special Group Of Materials And Remnants Price pkaytex HEAYl Gtoyes, Playtex Gloves Heavy Duty Extra protection for your toughest household jobs.

Cotton knit lining, sizes S-M-L in blue. 97 8 Ib. Potting Soil Parson's Table Casual furniture for any room in the house 14" size white. 99 Canvas Tote Bag Cut out handle dark colors with graphics. Reg.

4.99 Each ftafc SOFTHAIRSPRAY 70z. Regular Or Extra Hold The new name in hair spray. Gives a hold so soft you can comb through it. No stiffness or stickiness. Holds five of ilackt wrinkle Chrome plistic tips.

94 Self Adhesive Vinyl A self-adhesive for every taste, every appHdtion So easy to use: just peel and-jtick 3 Yard roll 18" wide clear. Ideal for recovering books, binders and many other items. Reg. $1.79 rl. Storage Boxes ige boxes, walnut look Utility and under bed.

Storage boxes, walnut look wood grain finish. YOUR CHOICE Each Metal Shelving Nu-Claasic by Quaker. Distressed woodtone finish. All adjustable metal shelves. shelves, easy to assemble, size: sirw aw T.V.

Tables Baked on enamel finish, brass color tubular legs and frames. King size 22" 16" in assorted patterns, 49-101V Electric Alarm Clock Par 11 Unique Sculptured design. Compact beige case. Lighted dial with sweep second hand alarm indicator. $417 Gallon Toiletries Good selection of gallon toiletries.

We have Honey Bubble Bath. Rum Shampoo, Honey Almond Lotion and Creme Bath Oil. Queen Size Lap Tray Baked enamel. Finish, brass. Color steel legs, asst.

designs in size 47 V05 Hair Spray Non-Aerosol incredible 14 hour hold. Fast drying formula, 8 oz. plus 4 oz. free. 12 oz.

size. $117 S8B 190 STANDARD Deluxe Deluxe Electra Curl All size curls possible. Controlled heat on and off light, no stick surface, cool tip..