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S3 Food has become so expensive that some restaurants have developed a new gimmick. It's a fork with a meter on it. City News Desk To Place Want Ads Insurance Dept. For Home Delivery All Other Calls 222-6600 222-6800 222-6470 222-6500 222-6400 I' SECOND FRONT PAGE Friday, August 31, 1979 Teachers aft Section Page 3 i eturn May 4 -S 4 To Schools Without Pact "5 4 Something fishy 'bout this dog To see him in action, you'd never believe Scuf was once afraid of water. The gangly canine had to be coaxed and gently prodded to try even a dead dog's float when he was a puppy, says his owner, 11-year-old David Crantz of Southfield.

A seasoned aqua-dog today, the four-year-old Airedale dives, swims underwater and retrieves objects from the bottom of the family pool. And of course, he does an admirable dogpaddle. "He started sticking his nose and mouth under the water about a month ago," David says. "We taught him how to go deeper." A check with a local vet confirms suspicions that Scuffy's long plunges are a little unusual. The vet said dogs don't naturally swim underwater at all.

No one has any idea how Scuffy learned to hold his breath. Although he'll have to stifle his antics in winter, when the Crantzes leave about half the water in the pool for skat-ing, it won't cramp the pooch's style. David says Scuffy's second favorite sport is ice sliding. By PATRICIA MONTEMURRI and W. KIM HERON Free Press Staff Writers Teachers in 14 of 23 Wayne County school districts without1 contracts indicated Thursday they will return to class Tuesday even if negotiations do not produce tentative agreements by then.

Meanwhile, nearly 2,000 Detroit teachers picketed school board offices Thursday, vowing not to report to work after Labor Day without a contract and demanding that their requests for a cost-of-living allowance (COLA) be met. i Officials for the 14 districts, members of a unified bargain, ing group in Wayne County, warned Thursday that whether their teachers remain in the classroom will depend on progress; of negotiations, and the result of a planned strategy vote. No date has been set for the strategy vote. The officials, members of 2- If I L4t 11 a Free Press Photo by JOHN COLLIER Scuffy goes to the bottom of the pool to retrieve a hose nozzle. Photographer John Collier put his camera in a special housing and went underwater to get the picture.

Clinton Valley adult center loses accreditation FreePressCRAfGPORTtk Mary Ellen Riordan, president of the Detroit Federation of -Teachers, was among those carrying'a picket sign. '1 the Wayne County unified negotiating group of the Michigan Education Associatipn, said that 3,600 teachers will vote on whether to strike in support of teachers in any member district who are subsequently fired andor replaced for strike activities. If the teachers vote to support that measure, any individual district may approach the bargaining group's central committee for permission to strike, according to the Association's Wayne County staff member, Al Gaiss. "It's in the foreseeable future, that's the term we're using," said Gaiss. THE WAYNE County school districts belonging to the group are Allen Park, Cherry Hill, Dearborn Heights, Gibralter, Huron, Lincoln Park, Redford Union, Romulus, Southgate, Trenton, Van Buren, Wyandotte and Westwood.

As members of a unified bargaining group, each district's tentative contracat must be approved by the group's review comittee before the district membership can vote on it. "There is not one in the group that is anywhere near settlement," Gaiss said. The unified bargaining concept was developed after a bitter strike in the Crestwood school district resulted in the firing of 127 teachers in 1975. "We're not going to let that happen again," Gaiss said. GAISS SAID the top demand from the teachers he represents is for a cost-of-living provision in the contract.

That sentiment was shared by Detroit teachers, who chanted, "No COLA, No Contract," at their rally Thursday. Detroit Federation of Teachers President Mary Ellen Riordan, who addressed to Drablk. "Inadequate number of nurses to provide effective treatment and supervision. "Patients in wards found doing nothing or pacing the wards. There are crowded wards, insufficient treatment and living space.

"Many bedroom doors were locked. In several instances, patients wore pajamas throughout the day. A number of patients wore 'scuffs' rather than shoes," the commission said. "These areas of concern should receive prompt attention," the commission urged. "It is Incumbent upon the facility to effect a From Free Press Staff and Wire Reports The state-run Clinton Valley Center in Pontiac has lost accreditation for its 790-bed adult psychiatric program because of overcrowding, understating and unsafe building conditions.

The Chicago-based Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals, which evaluates hospital conditions and programs throughout the country, withdrew Clinton Valley's accreditation after a hospital survey last April. The action means the facility's adult psychiatric unit could lose its certification and its medical payments from the federal to provide money to make the extensive Improvements called for in the survey. The commission's 18-page report found the center had too few pharmacists, trained nurses and vocational rehabilitation programs. IN ADDITION, the commission found the hospital didn't meet fire and electrical safety standards. The panel urged the hospital to name a safety director, inspect electrical equipment, add more fire extinguishers and install smoke and fire protection devices.

"Inadequate number of pharmacists for the size of the facility," the commission wrote The commission, however, did approve' conditions and programs for the 121 children who live at the center. SPOKESMEN FROM the Department of Mental Health, which operates the state's psychiatric hospitals, would not say how much money the facility will lose because of the denial of accreditation. However, a spokesman said the amount would not be substantial. 1 Clinton Valley director Anthony Drabki said the institution will not appeal the commission's actions. Drablk said the state Legislature will have Young will campaign for Carter See CLINTON, Page 15A 2d autopsy is ordered for infant Drop in donations may stop the show for TV evangelist See SCHOOL, Page 15A By WILLIAM J.

MITCHELL Free Press Washington Staff WASHINGTON Mayor Young confirmed Thursday he will go to Florida in October to campaign for President Carter. He also said Detroit has won permission to keep 1,600 federally subsidized workers on the city payroll through fall 1980. Interviewed as he left a meeting at the Old Executive Office Building, next to the White House, the mayor said his insistence on keeping the jobs as a condition of campaigning for Carter was "never done as a suggested in a Free Press story Sunday. "All I ever said (to Carter'! aides) was that it would be very difficult for me to be out running around the country (campaigning for Carter) with Detroit falling to pieces around me," Young said. TTrT Mivnn getting it straight Converted Bronco to be 'popemobile during U.S.

visit By BILLY BOWLES Free Press Staff Writer Ford Motor Co. is adapting one of its off-road vehicles as a "popemobile" for use by Pope John Paul II during his visit to the United States in October. The Rev. Edwin O'Brien, vice-chancellor of the Archdiocese of New York, confirmed Thursday that Ford is adapting a Bronco for use by the pope when he visits New York and five other U.S. cities Oct.

1-7. "What we've asked them to do is prepare a vehicle the pope to get in and out of smaller areas," Father O'Brien said in a telephone interview. He said the pope would need something smaller and more maneuverable than a limousine. Also the pope requires "something open that would let him be more visible to the people." Although plans for the adaptation have not been completed, Father O'Brien said the Bronco likely will be outfitted with a platform and railing. A Ford spokesman said the work will be done at the company's truck plant in Wayne where all Broncos are manufactured.

The company will modify a 1980 model Bronco, he said. The cost of the project has not been determined. It is not known whether Ford will donate use of the vehicle or charge the archdiocese. A Vkt To insure accuracy, the Free Press will correct in this space any factual error which may occur in our news columns. By JOHN CASTINE Free Press Staff Writer The burial of a two-month-old baby was delayed Thursday so Oakland County authorities could perform an autopsy on the baby's body because of unusual circumstances surrounding her death.

The infant, Yvonne R. Williams, was dead of masssive burns on arrival at Chicago's Michael Reese Hospital Aug. 19. Chicago police and medical examiners believed the injuries occurred in Pontiac, according to Pontiac Police Chief Capt. Earl Skrobeck.

An autopsy in Chicago "was Inconclusive," so local officials asked for a second exam, he said. It showed the baby died from scalding. ON WEDNESDAY, authorities removed four other Free Press ALKAMUDA Richard Brookes: "I've turned it over to God and I've asked Him to reveal to me what He'd have us do." That story reported that Brookes has a history of adultery, wife-beating and bad debts. "God seems to stretch the money, and as far as he's stretched it, it has been wonderful," Brookes told viewers. "But right now we've stretched it til like the old rubber band (it) is going to break." (Contacted by phone Thursday, Brookes refused to discuss his financial woes with a Free Press reporter.

Asked if he plans to cut back on his programming, he said: "I wouldn't tell you if I was I wouldn't tell you guys anything at all." But unless revenues increase sharply, Brookes told viewers Wednesday night, drastic reductions in air time will be necessary. BROOKES BEGAN ap- By GREGORY SKWIRA Fret Press Staff Writer Evangelist Richard Brookes has come upon hard financial times and says only a "Miracle" can prevent sharp schedule cutbacks in his "Faith for Miracles" television show. "We do not have the money at this time to continue on unless we really see a financial miracle from God," Brookes told viewers Wednesday night during a pre-recorded program on WGPR-TV, Channel 62. In addition to divine help, Brookes also requested an increase in financial "love of er-ings" from viewers. BROOKES TOLD Viewers contributions to "Faith for Miracles" plummeted after the Free Press published a story about him on Aug.

20. A story in Wednesday's Free Press incorrectly reported that Vivian Carpenter, a deputy treasurer in the state Department of Treasury, moved to deny Wayne County access to $5.4 million at a Municipal Finance Commission meeting in Lansing. Ms. Carpenter, instead, proposed allowing Wayne County to dip into the $5.4 million fund each week and take only enough to make its payroll. tu mat vn lam can retain the workers under new federal rppnlntinnc fir pearlng on Detroit television in December 1977, and now broadcasts two programs each weekday and one on Sunday.

"It's been very, very difficult," Brookes said, referring to his financial situation since See BROOKES, Page 15A ies now mav keen RD nerron of such employes if the cities nave suuerea ai least per- See MAYOR, Page 9A follow up tipoff Pontiac case appeal The dismissal of perjury and obstruction of justice charges against Pontiac Police Chief William Hanger will be appealed next week in Oakland County Circuit Hanger was indicted July 31 by a one-man Oakland County grand jury investigating an illegal numbers operation in Pontiac exposed by an undercover sting operationf last year. But 50th District Court Judge Christopher C.t Brown determined the charges were flimsy and dismissed: them. The special prosecutors and the grand juror feel1 Brown has erred and decided to appeal. The case will be! assigned to one of the Circuit Court judges who Willi review transcripts of the preliminary examination and' make a decision. King Richard? The Wayne County Board of Commissioners is kicking around the idea of reorganizing its county government.

One of the things considered Is giving veto power to Board Chairman Richard Manning (right) and having department heads report directly to Manning instead of to the full Board of Commissioners. Some wags, however, have suggested that would mean beginning of the reign of King Richard I. Convict up In the air The folks at the Federal Correctional Institute in Milan, witnessed a surprise seven hours of aerial activity this week, courtesty of one miffed inmate. Granville Robinson, 25, spent those hours balanced precariously on a third-floor window ledge of the prison. The agile convict climbed to his perch during the prisoners' daily exercise and recreation period Wednesday.

When Robinson tired of his feat, he climbed back down on his own volition. No one is sure why Robinson took to the ledge. One report says the prisoner was perturbed because he couldn't get the proper medical attention for an ear infection. But the official word is Robinson simply wanted to defy prison regulations. Parks project boost The building of the Rosa L.

Parks Shrine, which has been progressing at a snail's pace, got an unexpected boost recently from Henry Hagood. The Detroit builder guaranteed $7,500 in architectural fees. The surprise deed now enables the architects to produce some much-wanted architectural drawings of the museumhome for Ms. Parks, the mother of the civil rights movement. The Rosa Parks Shrine committee wanted those drawings completed in time to be displayed at a benefit for the facility on Oct.

20 at the Detroit Historical Museum. But it didn't expect to initiate the architect's contract until after the benefit. Now that the drawings will be completed, they're expected to entice more folks to the $50 per person benefit. Compiled by DONNA URSCHEL.