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1 Tm. State LTH. JLrshiTti ae I-nwj-r rcq County Cancer Chapter Seeks' Funds COUNTY'S MmiE SXKCS 10D Vol CXVI No. 60 Murfreesboro, Tennessee Monday Afternoon, May 17, 1965 Bj Carrier Per Week 30c Single Copy 5c Tonight RUTHERFORD rC iflflfwr EflW FEIffi ESEffiuI im uu WeT Gen Tayl or "Situation Says, Fact Finding Team Now In Santo Domingo Pope Paul Sends Message To Nuncio Urging Both -Sides Seek Peace Getti Better ng President Asks Tax Cut Of $4 Billion Urges Business To Translate Cut To Prices By JOHN PIERSON United Press International i WASHINGTON (UPI) President Johnson today asked Congress for an excise tax cut of nearly $4 billion and called on business to translate the reductions promptly into lower consumer prices, Ambassador Points Out Future Action Must Wait On Hanoi Reaction (Pope Paul VI in a message to -the papal nuncio in Santo Domingo urged "every means to restore unity, peace and internal Rebel headquarters claimed to have pushed back junta forces during the night about a mile to a transportation depot. The rebels said there were dead wounded on both sides among troops and civilians but could give no estimates.

Rebel headquarters denied a junta report their forces surrendered near a cemetery in the northern rebel-held sector of the city where fierce fighting has been going on for two days. The new outbreak of highting vame at dawn after a relatively quiet night. A rebel lias ion officer, Faus- (Continued on Page 7) Jf ml p1 'J I 1 PROCLAIMS POPPY DAY Mayor W. Westbrooks lends hi legion Auxiliary gets ready forJhe annual sale of poppies Shown here ore: Gary James, Mrs. James D.

Parks and Mrs. May 21. By EARNEST HOBERECHT United Press International SAIGON Ambassador Maxwell D. Tajlof said today there is no limit to the -number of-American- fighting -men who can be Sent to South Viet Nam. But he added that it still is too early to expect the Communists to give up the battle.

In an exclusive interview with UPI, Taylor was asked If the landing of 17,000 U.S. soldiers and Marines since the bombings of North Viet Nam began in February meant that the situation was getting worse. "No, on the contrary," Taylor said, "I feel the situation is getting better. "However, it is quite apparent that the Vlpt Cong hp. ing reinforced continually from the North.

It's quite possible that Hanoi will send in more tactical units ready for action against us. Guarantee Safety "Hence, it is only prudent to guarantee the safety of such important places as Da Nang and Bien Hoa, Vung Tav and places such as this where American units are now locat ed." Taylor said he thought the United States has an adequate number of troops in South Viet Nam "for. the moment. there's no magic limit on what we should or could bring in. The real question is what's necessary to do the job." Taylor said the U.S.

Seventh Fleet is now assisting "very actively" in controlling Communist infiltration by sea. Fur- (Continued on Page 7) Galbreath Reports New de- mm rVlMPnfP NASHVILLE (UPI) A fense attorney for John Randolph Clarke says he has uncovered evidence" which could reverse Clarke's conviction in the death of a pretty University of Tennessee coed. Charles Galbreath said he planned to turn over depositions taken from two residents of the Johnson Ctty-Kingsport area to Dist. Atty. Gen.

Harry Nichol today. Galbreath declined to reveal the nature of the depositions. He would only say that he had found "evidence that I feel will clear my client of the charges for which he was convicted." "I will ask the Tennessee Supreme Court where the case is now on appeal to remand the evidence to the trial court in Jackson for further consider- of an amended motion for a new trial," the lawyer said. Clarke was convicted in Jackson last Oct. 1 in the slaying of Faua UringL.

18-year-old coed 1wbos.e fTd sprawled in the den or her Nashville home Feb. 22, 1964. off By MARTIN REYNOLDS United Press Internationa! SANTO DOMINGO UPI Heavy weapons and machinegun fire broke out again early today as a fact finding team sent here by President Johnson was reported seeking to set up a coalition government from rival Dominican military factions. President Asks Boost For "Users" By LOUIS CASSELS United Press International WASHINGTON" (UPI) President Johnson asked Congress today to impose heavier taxes on big trucks to help raise additional funds needed for completion of the interstate highway system. He also sought higher federal levies' on airliners and private planes and on boats and barges the inland waterways.

The President said the proposed "user charges" would "assess the costs of special services and facilities against those who reap the benefits, instead of imposing unwarranted burdens on the general taxpayer." As a soother for the trucking industry, which is sure to protest loudly against any increased levies on big rigs, Johnson promised he would recommend higher size and weight limits for trucks using the interstate highway-system as soon as the big trucks are paymgTfielr fair share of rbad- building costs. Asks Full Payment He said studies by the Bureau of Public Roads "clearly show that heavy trucks are not paying fully for" the additional cost of heavier pavement and other design features needed to carry them" under existing tax schedules. To correct the situation, he recommended In his excise tax message to congress that the federal tax on highway diesel fuel be raised from 4 to 7 cents a gallon, that the truck use tax be increased from $3 to $5 per thousand pounds on rigs weighing more than 26,000 pounds and that the tax on tread rubber, largely affecting heavy trucks, be boosted from 5 to 10 cents per pound. Higher Aviation Taxes In the aviation field, the President recommended that the present 5 per cent tax on airline tickets be made permanent; that a user tax of 2 (Continued on Page 7) it I- ViT T' MM Specifically, the President recommended an excise tax cut -of $3.5 billion in two equal stages effective next July 1 and Jan. 1, 1966.

Another $464 million would be cut in additional installments on Jan. 1 each year from 167 through 1969. In a special message to. Congress, Johnson also proposed increase of $300 million in "user Charges" meaning higher taxes on fuel used by trucks, airplanes and boats on inland waterways. On the same date he would repeal the manufacturers excise taxes on radios, television sets, record players, cameras, refrigerators and freezers, air conditioners and other appliances.

Congress is expected to "act quickly and favorably on the requests. There is strong sentiment among lawmakers for cutting excise taxes. The House Ways 4 -Meanv- which Initiates tax legislation, plans to begin prompt consideration of the proposal. In his message, Johnson said: "The proposed program of excise taxes and revisions will spur growth and move us clos-(Continued on Page 7) Here Are Items Now On Tax List WASHINGTON (UPI) Here are some of the items now subject to federal excise taxes: Air conditioners, 10 per cent. Automobiles, 10 per cent.

Cameras, film, 10 per cent. Cosmetics, 10 per cent. lewelrv, 10 per cent Household appliances, 5 per cent. Luggage, 10 per cent. Matches, per thousand, two cents.

Playing cards, 13 cents per pack. Telephone calls, 10 per cent. Theater and sports admission tickets, generally about 10 per cent, but with variations for a number of differing events. Club dues and membership fees, 20 per cent, Billiards, $20 per table annually. Sugar, a little over a half a penny a pound.

Auto parts and accessories, 8 per cent. 1 Phonographs, radios and TV sets, 10 per cent Beer and ale, S9 a Distilled spirits, $10.50 per proof gallon. Travel tickets, 5 per cent on air travel. Sporting goods, 10 per cent. Slot machines, $250 a each.

Jr. .1 vH 1 1. if EDITOR'S NOTE: U.S. Ambassador Maxwell D. Taylor surveyed the military and political situation in South Viet Nam in an exclusive interview with Earnest Hoberecht, vice president and general manager for Asia.

The following dispatch is based on that interview. Sen. Atkins Will Fight Novell Plan NASHVILLE (LTD State Sen. Hobart -Atkins of Khox-ville said Sunday he will fight court if it isadopted by the state legislature. Atkins said the Nowell plan T'doesnt do anything for East Tennessee.

1 won't have any-. else. but the courts." The plan, which divides SneK oy county into tnree districts, makes only minor changes in the state's nine congressional districts. Some legislators indicated the plan is the most likely to be -approved by the general assembly. Sen.

Ernest Guffey, can from Athens, said he is also opposed to the. plan "because we might as well leave things like they are now." Indications were that the assembly may vote on its first reapportionment measure this -week. YX. Gov. area Maaaux oi JUUA Ul Cookeville has predicted the Sen- ate reapportionment subcommi mmit- tee will report out for action Tuesday a bill to realign the 33-member senate.

Rep. Thomas Wiseman of Tul-lahoma said he expected a House reapportionment bill to.bOvre-ported out of committee fo we floor of the lower chamber "Thursday or Friday." Maddux Indicated the Senate measure would not seek to divide the state's urban counties to create senatorial districts in meeting a federal court reap-(Continued on Page 7) Four Served Peace Corps Peace Corps Director Sargent Shriver, has announced a new loan nlan frit thico nctnera vininrfi irrtorotrtoH in the PparP rorDS Advanced Training Program. The plan allows trainees to borrow up to $600 to help defray sen- inr- oftllMM. flnwnwl. Th 1uan bears six per cent Interest but payment is deferred until Peace rWunt ic mniooH rr college graduation, whichever is later.

There are four MTSU students who have served in Peace Corps foreign service. They are James D. Hampton, Honduras; Harold D. Hardin, Colombia; James H. Oldham, Ghana and Charles R.

Zumbro, India. Middle Tennessee: Cloudy with few light showers this morning becoming mostly sunny this afternoon. Continued warm today with highs 75-83. inds westerly 5-10 miles per and mild tonight lows in the 60s. Tuesday, partly cloudy and warm with few showers covering less than 20 per cent of the area.

Wednesday outlook: Considerable cloudiness and continued warm. FILTRATION PLANT OBSERVATIONS Temperature at noon 72; high yesterday 83; low last night 64. Sun rises 4:39. Sun sets 6:47. Precipitation 0.04 inches.

Noon barometer reading 29.18 and steady. Death Toll In Tennesee 12 By -United Press International Two Knoxville brothers were killed in a two-car crash late Sunday bringing the state's weekend accidental death toll iliat least J2ne rsons. Robert Eugene Emerts, 19, and Donny Wayne 'Emerts, 17, were among seven victims who died in multi fatality crashes Sunday night. The boys' father said his sons were returning fr6m church when the accident happened about 5 miles from the Knoxville city limits. Oilier victims included: Clyde (Buddy) Hill, 6, Johnson City, killed Sunday when struck by a car near his home in Johnson Mr.

and Mrs. Namon Fort, Springfield and Dexter L. Ed-mond, 9, Nashville, killed in a car-truck collision near Springfield Sunday; Mr. and Mrs. William Simon of Tennessee City, fatally injured in a car-truck crash Sunday near Dickson; Donald Hill, 23, Soddy, died Saturday when struck by a car as he walked along a busy street in downtown Chattanooga; George Thomas Hodges, 61, Nashville, killed in a two car (Continued on Page 7) Two By MICHAEL T.

MALLOY United Press International SAIGON (UPI) Two iron-nerved U.S. Army officers risked their lives today to destroy four deadly-time bombs buried in the wreckage of Bien Hoa air base scene of the Seven Co-eds Are Elected Cheerleaders Seven lovely co-eds were elected in a student assembly Thursday to serve as 65-'66 cheerleaders at Middle Tennessee State University. These girls are Lela Baxter, Janie Campbell, Pat Kyle, Sharon Long, Pris- Cilla Palmer, Rita Pulliam, and Judi Schrichte. Pat Kyle, Janice Campbell, and Priscilla Palmer will be returning to the squad from this year, while the remaining girls are freshmen and newly elected, with the exception of one senior. Pat the -daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. J. M. Kyle of Nashville, will be a senior elementary education major. Janie is an English major from Oak Ridge and the daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. James H. Campbell. Priscilla, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Jack M. Palmer, is a home economics major from Signal Mountain. Sophomore- cheerleaders will be Lela Baxter, daughter of Mrs. Doris Baxter and a history major from Murfreesboro; Sharon Long, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

(Continued on Page 7) Destroy assistance as the American Jo help disabled veterans. Guy James. Poppy Day is Underwood Photo icers worst American disaster of the Viet Nam war. A military spokesman said as many as 27 Americans may have died Sunday in a flight line explosion that destroyed 22 bomb-laden planes and other American property worth at least S20 million. Four Vietnamese were killed-and more than 100 other U.S.

personnel were injured. The official U.S. casualty toll Was placed at 5 dead, 22 missing and 103 wounded. Of 21 bodies, in military morgues in Saigon only five have been identified. A spokesman said it would be "many days" before all of the American victims could be identified, so powerful was the blast.

Medical and dental records were being used to identify many of the dead. Several 500 pound bombs equipped with time fuses were buried in the debris. Lt. Col. John -P.

O'Shaugh-. nesuy and Capt. Robert J. Earl found the four time bombs to- -day and neutralized them in a daring demolition mission, The hazards involved in the job were when one bomb exploded by itself earlier today. All of the potentially dangerous bombs- will have to be destroyed before an official investigation can be started.

VFhe inspector general of the Air Force, Urffj. William K. Martin, bdt-W Defense Department team dispatched from Washington to make a thorough inquiry into the disaster. Unauthorized personnel were prevented from going within yards of the bomb area. 4 Bonnie Puckett Holder of Nash Bom PRES.

JOHNSON Band Elects New Officers As a prelude to the big trip to the Indianapolis 500 the Central High School concert band appeared in concert In the high school auditorium Friday night. Bill Burk Is director of the band. New officers for the band for 1965-66 were elected this week. Glenn Belcher is the new president. Other officers are Ben II.

McFarlin, vice president; Emily Harmon, corresponding secretary; Leanne Goenne, recording secretary and David Kious, treasurer. Lewis McCauley succeeds Harry Belcher as president of the Bartd Parents Club. Ben Hall McFarlin will occupy the vice-presidency in the Parents Club' while his son serves in the same capacity in the band. Mrs. Carl Black Is corresponding secretary, Mrs.

C. A. Glaze, recording secretary and James Arn-hart, treasurer. TV i Midlander Distribution Starts Today Continues On Tuesday Tawterr1xrsiiwsinan Weill' i 5 ager of the 1965 MIDLANDER," has accepted the position of edi tor for 1966, succeeding Mrs. Danny Holder, nee' Bonnie Puck-ett The business manager for next year has not been named.

Distribution of the MIDLANDER will start today and continue through Tuesday in "Old Main," according to Dr. Homer Pittard, sponsor of the book. Those students who been here both semesters have a book reserved. Part time students and faculty members may purchase a book; Those who have been here ville is editor of the yearbook. Danny Holder, also from Nashville, is business manager.

Other members of the staff are: Carol Currey, Flintville, organization editor; Susan Shanfield, Cartilage, administration editor; Br en-da Thomas, Tracy City, honoree editor; Mike Rothman, Nashville, and Jim Locke, Murfreesboro, sports editors; Lana Plum, Lakeland, sophomore editor; Gracy Aiken, Donelson, fresh- (Continued on Page 7) BOND WINNERS Joseph It. Willis (center)' has been award-id a $25 Savings Bond for writing the best essay ot Hoi-loway High School in the MiddU Tennessee Electric Mem-bership Corporation's annual essay contest. Second place winner ot Holloway wos Dorothy AAcFerrin (right), who received $10 cash. Congratulating th students is English teacher Mrs. M.

Reynolds. A total of 44 junior English students at Holloway wrote essays in the contest on the theme, "Community Owned, Community Built, Community Builder." sound MEN Shown above are members of the percussion section of the Bond of Blue, which will play a starlight concert tonight on the MTSC campus. They includes John Bryan, Matt Ward. Wayne Simpson, Carl Morrow, Jim Norton and Jerry Houie..