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PAGE 2 Port Clinton THE DAILY NEWS Oak Harbor Thursday, December 28, 1967 President Signs Crime And Health Bills SAN ANTONIO, Tex. (AP). President Johnson signed crime control and health bills he hopes will bring the nation's capital closer to becoming a model city and moved ahead today with 1969 budget conferences. He acted just before a midnight Wednesday deadline to approe a controversial bill that will give District of Columbia police more power to fight crime in Washington. The chief executive coupled the signing with a statement from his Texas White House calling on Congress to look to the problem of crime in all cities.

"No more serious problem faces America than the growing menace of crime in the President said, noting that "public order is the structure on which any society grows and prospers." Johnson said he hopes Congress on its return Jan. 15 will give "the most urgent attention" to his proposed safe streets and crime control act "to help local communities meet their local responsibilities in fighting the causes of crime," and he also plumped for passage of "strict gun control legislation to keep firearms out of the wrong hands." The most disputed provision of the District of Columbia Crime bill is one which permits police to question suspects for up to three hours before deciding whether to charge them with a crime. DEAD LETTERS NEW YORK (AP)-The Post Office here estimates its dead letter department received about 2,500 letters this year addressed to Santa Claus, North Pole, U.S.A. In past years 3,000 to 4,000 letters were routed to the office here from around New York State and abroad. Letters ranged from petitions for toys to promises of good behavior.

One girl wrote: "I have not been a good girl as your already no. But I will not be to bad anymore. I hope you will come to my house next year. And I will not fight with Bigmouth Rosmarie to much. O.K.?" IT'S THE HAIR PORTLAND, Ore.

(AP) A federal judge told two rock 'n' rollers Wednesday they might be better off if they got haircuts. U.S. Dist. Court Judge Gus Solomon sentenced two bers of "Mom and Apple Pie," Terrence Jones, 20, and Earl Gardner, 19, to three years bation for stealing a car. The youths said other prisoners at Portland's Rocky Butte jail, where they were held overnight, teased them about their long hair.

"Of course, it isn't because I haven't any hair of my own that I admonish you on your the judge said. ALL ON VACATION LOS ANGELES (AP) This city of almost three million people is without a mayor today. Mayor Samuel W. Yorty is vacationing in Acapulco, Mexico. The acting mayor, City Council President L.E.

Timberlake, was due in Las Vegas, and the third man in line, Council President Pro Tem John S. Gibson Jr. is in Boston. The doesn't provacationing, vide for an acting mayor beyound those three. TERM COMMUTED BOSTON (AP) George R.

Freeman, a life term prisoner for murder, won a commutation Wednesday, and will soon be paroled. Freeman, 79, went to prison in 1911 for killing a man in a fight. In his letter to Gov. John A. Volpe, and the advisory Executive Council asking for clemency, Freeman wrote: "I've done a lot of time." SOME PRESENT! DAYTON, Ohio (AP) Fiveyear-old Adam Gilmore of Dayton had his heart set on a boa constrictor for Christmas.

And he got it. He learned about snakes from a picture book. When he saw the boa in a pet shop, it became his heart's desire. Christmas morning, one of the boxes under the Gilmore's Christmas tree contained Adam's boa. "I got it, I got it, I got my boa," he squealed.

The snake joins other pets at the Gilmore home including a hamster, a turtle and the more conventional dog and three cats. WIFE CHARGED CLEVELAND (AP)- Mildred Scott, 45, was charged Wednesday with first-degree murder in the stabbing of her husband, William, 44. He was killed Tuesday night during an argument. POLLUTION MEET SOUTH POINT, Ohio (AP)Six lawmakers who plan to sponsor legislation calling for an air pollution control compact between Ohio and Kentucky planned a strategy meeting here today. The compact is expected to be similar to one approved by Ohio and West Virginia.

State Rep. Carlton E. Davidson R- 26 Lawrence and State Sen. Oakley C. Collins R-18 Lawrence were to represent Ohio at today's meeting.

CD READY COLUMBUS, Ohio -The collapse of the Silver Bridge into the Ohio River Dec. 15 helped prove the readiness of the state's Civil Defense operations, a leader of the organization said Wednesday. James F. Worster deputy director of the Ohio Civil e- fense, said personnel and equipment from 19 Ohio coun- a motion for a new trial Wednesday in Lorain County Common Pleas Court. Stuart, 32, of Sheffield Lake, was sentenced to life in prison for the killing of Rodgers in the bedroom of Stuart's estranged wife.

Rodgers lived in Elyria. DEAD IN VIETNAM WASHINGTON (AP) The names of three Ohioans have been added to the list of dead as a result of the war in Vietnam, the Defense Department reported Wednesday. Army Pfc. Danny J. Fisher of Mayfield Village was killed Psychedelic Raid Arrested in a psychedelic laboratory in lower Manhattan in New York, handcuffed John McClendon, 32, a University of Illinois dropout chemistry major, watches an undercover man make notes after federal agents seized $2 million worth of hallucinogenic drugs in a raid on the laboratory.

ties were rushed to the scene in action; Marine Pfc. Gary of the disaster near Gallipolis. of Dayton died YOUTH SUSPENDED OBERLIN, Ohio (AP)-Oberlin College President Robert 1 K. Carr said Wednesday a 19- year-old student from California has been suspended because he was convicted for possession of the drug LSD. The suspension for Randall W.

Goodall of Claremont, Calif. is for an indefinite period, Carr said in a letter to students and faculty. SEEKS NEW TRIAL ELYRIA, Ohio (AP) Attorneys for William J. Stuart, convicted last week of second-degree murder in the Oct. 6 slaying of Larry Rodgers, filed Four-Headed, 16-Legged Whatsit There ain't no sich animal, someone Kenya's Nairobi National Park, he'd said on his first look at a giraffe.

certainly stick to it. And if he could see this scene in Neither Rain Nor Snow doesn't stop construction as stands at the park. This one is loworkmen from the William O. Mosser cated midway on the beach and the Construction Company try to get in as other two will be located at each end much work at East Harbor State Park of the beach. Workmen are presently before the ground freezes.

The con- clearing the site for the new complex. struction is for three new concession Daily News Photo Turtleneck Sweaters And Swords Boost Gift Buying To New Highs NEW YORK (AP). neck sweaters for men, swords and musical whisky bottles were an instant hit in the shopping avalanche that swept the nation's stores this Christmas season, boosting sales on the whole to record levels. Both suburban shopping centers and large downtown department stores across the nation generally reported record or near record sales, although there were some soft spots where sales did not meet expectations, an Associated Press spot survey found Wednesday. "We were not disappointed, but we were not elated," said Walter Berquist, president of Bullocks Department Stores in Los Angeles, in a middle-of-theroad report.

"It was not a sensational Christmas season." However, Maurice Cohen, president of Lechmereo Sales, a Boston discount chain, called it, "The best year yet. The past week it exploded with people buying beyond our expectations. In New York City sales were reported 3 to 6 per cent above last year's totals. And a spokesman for Bur- Area Vitals HOSPITAL Discharges: Wednesday, Daniel Karshuk. Admission Wednesday: Fred J.

Darr, Oak Harbor, med; Donald Joe, Port Clinton, Nancy Ann Hetrick, Port Clinton, Orra Millner, Port Clinton, med; Mrs. Clarence Balduf, Oak Harbor, sur; Mary Fetterman, Port Clinton, med; Paul VanNess, Bellefountain, med; Emil Myerholtz, Oak Harbor, med; Rhonda Wise, PC, med; Mrs. Howard Martin, PC, med; April Brewer, PC, med; Anna Murphy, Oak Harbor, med; Donald Kurtz, PC, med; Claria Hathaway, PC, sur; Herbert Burow, Oak Harbor, med; and Charles Askins, PC, med. Stay In The "Know" With SHORT New Year's Eve Dance. Fraternal Order of Eagles.

Music by Jimmy's Western Swing Band. Favors. Saturday, Dec. 30, 9 p.m. Donation $3.00 per couple.

NEW YEARS EVE DANCE, Dec. 31 at Biro Hall, Marblehead. Mike Batcha Polka Aces, 10 p.m. 2 a.m. Public invited, only $5 per couple.

Phone 798-8034 or 734-1101. Sponsored by of Council 4218. NEW YEAR'S Dance, Moose Club, 1610, Saturday, Dec. 30 at 9 p.m. Annual white elephant sale.

Lunch served. Special surprise. Members and guests are welcome. No cover charge. Music by Harvy Steinmetz Orchestra.

120 THE THOMPSONS are hav. ing a New Year's Eve party at Bay Twp. Hall. All friends and relatives invited. 120 THE DAILY NEWS Phone 734-3141 Publication Office, 114 E.

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copy. Sub- It your newspaper is not delivered by 5 p.m., or if there is any other Irregularity in delivery, the circulation manager would appreclate it if you would call The Daily News. dise, authorities reported. Stanley Johnson, president of the store chain, said thieves broke a hole into the rear wall of the warehouse, probably Christmas Day, and took about $25,000 after forcing a safe and looted the store of $7,000 in firearms and $3,000 in watches and jewelry. INJURIES FATAL BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) Injuries received Saturday night in a fire at her home here proved fatal Wednesday to Ann Frash, 67, who died in Wood County Hospital.

PC Resident Takes Overdose Police were alerted to an attempted suicide last night and rushed to the home of Mrs. Ora Millner, 226 Harrison St. According to police report Mrs. Gilbert Lawson of Fremont called Port Clinton police at 9:56 p.m. and said that her aunt, Mrs.

Millner called her and threatened suicide. Upon arrival police found Mrs. Millner on her back porch unconscious from an overdose of sleeping pills. She was taken to Magruder Hospital by ambulance and her condition was listed as fairly good this morning. Disturbance Admitted Thursday William Zelms, 705 W.

Catawba Road, medical; Mrs. Harry Myers, 517 E. 3rd medical. Discharged Thursday Edward Philips, Rene Wise, Paul Van Ness, Bellefountaine; Arthur Rhoda, Wendy Municipal Court James C. Eaton, 45, 584 North Camp Road, DUI, 3 days in county jail, $100 and costs, operator's license suspended until the defendant is financially responsible.

The court finds the defendant is presently financially responsible. Reuben J. Smith, Route 2, Port Clinton, failure to operate on the right half of the road, $25 and costs. James 1 W. Haas, assault and battery on Dale Lindhorst, dismissed on motion of the complaintant.

Jay W. Held, Fremont, disorderly conduct, $50 and costs. James W. Haas, Fremont, intoxication and disturbing the peace, $50 and costs. Donald F.

Neman, 531 Jackson improper backing, $15 and costs. Rudolph W. Daniels, 34, Erie Industrial Depot, stop sign, $5 and costs. Henry Kowalski, 115 Alma DUI, 3 days in county jail, $100 and costs, operator's license suspended until defendant is financially responsible. Court finds the defendant is financially responsible.

Jack Kidd, no address in records, unlawful possession of a wild bird, $100 and costs. $60 suspended on condition no wildlife violations for one year. Margaret Thomas, 918 Maryland red light, $15 bond forfeited. Richard E. Gorenflo, 21, Marion, red light, $15 bond forfeited.

Affidavit Filed An affadavit has been filed: in municipal court against Howard Boss, Oak Harbor, for committing a nuisance and maliciously injuring property at Bill's Restaurant, Route 2 West, Nov. 4. According to the affadavit Boss allegedly damaged tables and china while fighting with customers. No court date has been set in the case. dine's Department Stores of Miami, said, "'We anticipated a big Christmas and are realizing it.

The general economy is pretty good and sales are following Richard H. Rich, board chairman of Rich's, of Atlanta, said some had felt it would be to equal the records racked up in Christmas of 1966. Rich said, sales this December are running 5 to 6 per ahead of 1966 with branch stores doing slightly better than those located downtown. Improved sales also were reported by stores in Phoenix, Cleveland, Ohio, Kansas City, Little Rock, and Pittsburgh. Zale a Dallas retail jewelry chain, reported its sales for the week prior to Christmas were a record $22 million, compared to $17,900,000 a year earlier.

Some Chicago and Omaha stores reported sales were not what they had expected. J. Carl Campbell, general merchandising manager of Chicago's Carson Pirie Scott said, "Business is better than last year, but we're not up to planned growth." John Diesing, vice president of Brandies, Omaha's largest department store, said sales increased at his firm's outlying shopping center outlets but decreased at the main downtown store. Gifts for men were among the best sellers. In Atlanta it was unusual items such as swords and musical whisky bottles.

In Los Angeles, the biggest item on the market was the turtleneck sweater. Coming Events Calendar Thursday PORT CLINTON Duplicate bridge club at 7:45 p.m. in Bob's Seafare Room. Xi Alpha Kappa Sorority meeting at 8 p.m. i in the club rooms.

CATAWBA Catawba Island Chamber of Commerce meeting at 8 p.m. in Community Hall for election of officers. Suspected Poison Victims Exhumed CORDELE, Ga. (AP) Authorities have exhumed the bodies of three members of the family of Mrs. Janie H.

Gibbs, a plump brunette whose arrest on a murder charge has shocked this southwest Georgia community. Mrs. Gibbs, who spent her 35th birthday in jail Christmas Day, has been charged with murder in the arsenic poisoning death of her 19-year-old son, Roger Ludean Gibbs. His death sparked a Georgia, Bureau of Investigation probe into the deaths of four other members of the family all of whom succumbed within the past two years. Police received a call from Lawrence Berry, 210 Elm early this morning reporting loud disturbances being made by three men in an automobile in front of his home.

Police later found the auto and questioned the men. They denied making the disturbance. wounds and Army Cpl. Steen N. Radu of Cleveland was changed from the list of missing to dead of nonhostile causes.

GRANT APPROVED WASHINGTON (AP)- 350,394 grant for the University Urban Renewal Project in Youngstown, Ohio, has been approved by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. SHOP LOOTED ERLANGER, Ky. (AP) Burglars used the holidays to loot the China-Town discount store on Dixie Highway of $35,000 in cash and merchan- Parked Car Hit A hit-skip accident occurred yesterday afternoon in the parking lot of Dr. Kenneth L. Akins, Third Street, involving a parked auto owned by Robert Till, Route 2, Oak Harbor.

'Hit-Skip Tuesday between 3 p.m. and 11 p.m. a hit-skip accident occurred in the parking lot of Standard Products involving a parked car owned by Kennis Sartin, Route 2, Oak Harbor. OBITUARIES CLAIR A. NAU Clair A.

Nau, 67, 1023 Ottawa Drive, Port Clinton, who ed the Sohio service station on the corner of Harrison and Fremont Road for the past 18 years, died Wednesday in Fremont Memorial Hospital. He had been, admitted to the hospital Dec. 20, but had been in failing health for the past year. Death was due to a coronary condition. Mr.

Nau was born in Berlin Heights, 0., Nov. 22, 1903, son of Oscar and Marge Arnold Nau. He is survived by his wife, the former Isabelle Reamer; sons Paul of Oak Harbor and Edward of Tiffin; daughters Mrs. Carl (Sue Ann) Smith, Cleveland; three grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. Mr.

Nau was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church and was active in Masonic circles in Port Clinton, having served as past master of the Oliver H. Perry Lodge 341 and AM. He was also a high priest of the local chapter of Royal Selected Masons and served on the council of Royal Arch Masons. He served over three terms as patron of Chapter 267, Order of the Eastern Star.

Friends may call after 7 p.m. today at the Neidecker-LeVeck Funeral Home in Port Clinton where funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday by the Rev. Roger Tiffany of St. Thomas Church.

Masonic services will be conducted at the some funeral home at 8 p.m. Friday. But Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery. LESTER E. COON CURTICE Lester E.

Coon, 62, Yondota Road, Route 1, Curtice, was dead on arrival at St. Charles Hospital Wednesday evening after becoming ill at his home. Cause of death has not been determined. Mr. Coon was born in Wood County May 25, 1905.

He had been employed for the past 30 years as custodian of the Jerusalem He married the former Beatrice Huss in East. Toledo June 5, 1926 and she survives. Also surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Elaine) Hall of Curtice, and three grandchildren. Mr.

Coon was a member of Christ Church Methodist on Star and Stadium Roads in Oregon where funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday by the Rev. Paul Hawks. Callings hours will begin at 7 p.m. today at the Coon home on Yondota Road.

Burial will be in Restlawn Cemetery." DAISY, O'BRYAN WALTERS TOLEDO Mrs. Daisy E. 0'Bryan Walters, 75, 202 2Smead Toledo, died in her home Wednesday following an illness of three years. She was born in Carroll Township June 29, 1892, the daughter of Jesse and Sarah Winnie Floro. She retired in 1960 as an inspector for Doehler-Jarvis Company in Toledo where she had been employed for 40 years.

She was a member of the Ford Industries Chapter 391, OES. Her first husband, Donald B. O'Bryan, died 1932, and her second husband, Vern A. Walters, died Sept. 20, 1959.

Surviving is one sister-in-law, Mrs. Verneda Floro of LaCarne, and three nephews: Darrell of Oak Harbor and Keith and Kent both of LaCarne. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Friday at the Robinson Funeral Home in Oak Harbor where funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, the Rev.

Paul E. Sherman officiating. Burial will be in Forest Cemetery. The arrest of Mrs. Gibbs, was a shock to the community because she operated a small nursery and at times cared for more than a score of young children.

But the community's greatest shock came Wednesday when authorities ordered the bodies of her husband and two other sons exhumed from Sunnyside Cemetery. Authorities now are awaiting the result of an examination of those bodies. Mrs. Gibbs was jailed two days before Christmas, authorities said, after an autopsy revealed several milligrams of arsenic in the body of Roger Gibbs. His body and that of his infant son-Mrs.

Gibbs' grandson-are in the same cemetery but were not exhumed. Roger Gibbs died Oct. 28 in a hospital at Albany, Ga. His small son died just three weeks earlier. Another of Mrs.

Gibbs' sons, 16-year-old Melvin Gibbs, died Jan. 23, 1967, of what was listed as a rare muscular disease. On Aug. 29, 1966, Marvin Gibbs, 13, died in Columbus of what was described as hepatitis. Her husband, Charles Clayton Gibbs, 40, died Jan.

21, 1966, in Crisp County hospital of what was believed to be a heart attack. Actually, authorities said an autopsy was performed on the body of Melvin Gibbs some months ago in Americus. But the physician who performed the autopsy, Dr. Frederick H. Thompson, said Wednesday night 1 he would have no comment on the results of the autopsy or the exhumation of the bodies.

The Gibbs' home at Arabi burned after her husband's death and she moved to her present home in Cordele. The Crisp County coroner, J.D. Rainey, who also is an undertaker, directed the funerals of four members of the family. He petitioned Crisp Superior Court for the order top open the graves at the request of the state prosecutor, Sol. Gen.

D.E. Turk. Article Errs The Daily News expresses its apologies to Mrs. Alta Fillmore of Rocky Ridge, former postmaster of that community for an erroneous article concerning the opening of the new Rocky Ridge Post office. The article stated that Mrs.

Lois Wehner, acting postmaster, took over her post after the death of Mrs. Fillmore. Mrs. Fillmore ended her 27 years of service at Rocky Ridge postpaster by voluntary retirement effective May 19, 1967,.