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to Report on Puzzle Courant Weather Forecast PARTLY CLOUDY AND COOL-Temperature Range: 45-55 Complete Weather, Tides On Page 4 7 CENTS Start Every Day Right Final Edition ESTABLISHED 1764, VOL CXXX No. 132 HARTFORD, CONN. FRIDAY MORNING, MAY 12, 1967 48 PAGES Bonanza Jackp lot in Saturday MB) Russians Again GOP A Democrats, SHEWS in gree Scrape U.S. Ship On Partisan Elections same general area, when the Pact Gives Mayor More Power, $15,000 By JACK ZAIMAN The city's political leadership has reached tenta tive agreement to return to The agreement provides paid mayor, who would be a nine paid members. All would be elected from the city at-large under WASHINGTON (UPI) The! U.S.

destroyer Walker was scraped Thursday for the second time in two days by a Soviet warship in the Sea of Japan. The United States termed it deliberate harassment and demanded that Moscow halt it immediately. The repeated Soviet actions sparked speculation the Soviet Union was retaliating for what It claims is the danger to its vessels by U.S. bombers attack- ing the North Vietnamese port off Haiphong. The Russians also have complained that U.S.

airmen "buzz" their vessels en route to Haiphong. The State Department did not rule out the possibility that the tiaval harassments were related to these complaints, but a spokesman said it would be "premature" to come to any conclusion on the evidence now available. Repeatedly Warned The Defense Department said Thursday's incident occurred at 1:33 EDT when a destroyer of the Krupnyy class, despite repeated warnings to stand clear, cut across the bow of the Walker. There was a minor collision, causing light damage but no injuries, the Pentagon The State Department said the commander of the Walker, Cmdr. Stephen W.

McClaran, signaled the Soviet vessel, "do not cross my bow," shortly before the Russian cut in. and brushed the Walker. Thursday's incident was similar to one Wednesday in the Ia II AT LINCOLN CENTER: Mrs. John F. Kennedy is seen with Frank Aiken, Irish minister of foreign affairs, in the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City's Lincoln Center.

The widow of President Kennedy had stepped away from her seat during intermission at a performance of the Royal Ballet of Britain (AP). Many Corrections Bill Passed By House Allows Inmate Rehabilitation By JEAN TUCKER The House of Representatives Thursday unanimously adopted the much-discussed, long-awaited Department of Correction bill on a roll call vote 151 to 0. The Senate approved the bill last week, and it now goes to the Governor for signature. Connecticut thus shook off some of the chains of its Purit- tradition, since the bill changes the basic philosophy of of the state from punitive to rehabilitative in its treat ment of those in state penal in stitutions. Legislators called the mea sure (Subst.

SB 650) "historic" a "landmark bill," "progressive," and far-reaching. It puts all the adult correc tional institutions in a single-budget agency, under the administration of a full-time professional commissioner of corrections. It also establishes a seven-member council that is advisory. Rehabilitation Program The measure would allow prisoners to be rehabilitated while they are incarcerated, and the commission would provide for disciplinary, diagnostic, clas sification, treatment, vocational and academic education, research, a data-keeping system, training and development services and programs. State Rep.

John Prete, D-West Haven, House chairman of the Corrections Committee, led off a group who explained the measure. He gave its history and aims and praised those who had drafted it and sponsored it. He warned, however, that the measure "is not a solution in itself, but rather a tool for the development of a more adequate system of criminal justice." Others endorsing the bill echoed his sentiments. Assistant Minority Leader William R. Ratchford, D-Danbury, indicat ed, with others, that the bill brings Connecticut into and makes Connecticut a leader in the era of modern penology.

State Rep. Benjamin Barrin ger, R-New Milford, said it puts the state on record as saying, "The job to do with prisoners is rehabilitation." Juvenile Need Cited All speakers praised the bill, including State Rep. John Papandrea, P-Meriden, who asked, however, that the same consideration be given to juve niles. He cited the Connecticut School for Boys in his town as an example of facilities for youths that are woefully m- See PRISON, Page 12, Col. 3 Red Rockets Blast Key S.

Air Base plan suggested several i weeks ago by the Greater Hartford Chamber of Corn- merce. The political parties would nominate candidates for. mayor and the City Council, and the state's minority representation law would be in effect in the city. This means neither party could control the council by more than a 6-3 margin. Chairmen Meet Details of the plan were dis cussed Thursday by Democratic Town Chairman Robert K.

Kil- lian and Republican Town Chair man Albert E. The agreement may be denied, but it is there. It appears that the mechanics of making this fundamental change in Hartford's non-partisan election system is the next item in the political discussions going on. The leaders seem to agree that time does not permit putting the changes into effect this year. A Charter Commission would have to be named, hear ings held, a referendum would have to be set up, and the political parties would have to get the nomination system into operation.

Meetings would have to be held by members of the City Council with the political lead ership of both parties. The two town committees also would have to be summoned to ap prove any agreement. October Referendum Thus there is talk that, if me chanics can be worked out, there would be a citywide ref erendum in October on whether the partisan system should be returned to replace the 1947 non-partisan election operation. There is talk that if the ref erendum approves the change, then the October municipal pri mary and the. November election of a council of nine would be abandoned to give the city time to put the mechanics of a special election together.

The special election under the new system could be held early next year. In 1947, the old Board of Al To 4 After Tragedy Big Slide Roars Into Niagara NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (AP) A large section of Prospect Point, a favorite spot for close-up view of the American Falls, tumbled into the Niagara River gorge Thursday with a roar "like a giant thunderclap." An estimated total of 100 tons of rock broke away from the crest, between the American Falls and a 282-foot-high obser vation tower. Police said addi tional slides were possible. No one was reported injured as "the falls experienced its fourth slide in 36 years.

Because of a steady rain, police said, no tourists were in the immediate area. On the Mend WASHINGTON UP) Former President Dwight D. Eisenhow er, 76, continued his recovery from a gastrointestinal ailment suffered last weekend, his doc tnrc ronnrtoH ThnrcHov "Ho is nnur talfir.tr tnnu enlirf food. His spirits are good," a bulletin reported at the Walter Reed Army Hospital which JSi senhower entered Saturday night. 'Hope I'm Wrong UNITED NATIONS (UPI) Secretary General Thant said Thursday he believed a "con frontation between Washington and Peking is inevitable if U.S.

bombing raids on North Viet nam are not "We may be witnessing the beginning of World War III," he told a lunch of the U.N. Correspondents Association. "I hope I am wrong. he aaded. Riots Bring Guard JACKSON, Miss.

UP)- Shotgun- firing police broke up a second straight night of noting at Jackson State College Thursday night, wounding two persons seriously before Mississis- sippi National Guardsmen broke up assaults on police lines After withstanding barrages of bricks, bottles and debris, Jackson police opened fire and wounded one man when the screaming mob made its fourth assault. Police said the second shooting occurred on the college campus. See earlier sttry page 5. Death Rate Drops CHICAGO (UPI) -The Na tional Safety Council Thursday reported the first decrease since 1965 in the rate of traffic fatalities. Howard Pyle, council president, said 10,900 traffic deaths were counted in the first three months of 1967, a per cent increase over last year but a 2 per cent drop in ratio to the number of miles traveled.

The rate drop was from five deaths per hundred-million vehicle miles to 4.9. Inside Story Cost delays action on activating battleship for war duty. Page 5. Crippled children turned aside because of lack of funds. Page 21.

Legislature committee clears boost in jobless pay. Page 8. Common market moves closer to tariff cuts. Page 2. Senate passes bill outlawing wiretaps.

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17 Fern. Topics 23 Financial 34, 35 Today's Chuckle A neurotic is a relatively stable individual with both feet planted in mid-air. I Soviet antisubmarine-type destroyer Besslednyi, attempted to overtake and pass the In both cases the United States charged the Soviet skippers with violating the "rules of the road" by approaching too close and maneuvering against seafaring rules. Consider Action House Republican Leader Gerald R. Ford, who served in the Navy, said, "we certainly can't tolerate other such incidents." He said the Pres- ident and military leaders should decide what action including authority to fire on offending vessels U.S.

naval commanders should take to protect their ships. Sen. John G. Tower, R-Tex. a member of the Armed Services Committee, said the two colli sions "indicate either a very stupid Soviet sea captain or a deliberate Soviet attempt to cause an international incident of far-reaching implications." He said the Pentagon should "restudy Its contingency plans in case it becomes necessary to use force Yuri N.

Tcheniakov, charge d'affaires of the Soviet Embassy, was called to the State Department for a meeting with John M. Leddy, assistant secretary of state for Europea affairs, who delivered a strong oral protest. It was just about 24 hours after Tcherniakov had been summoned to the same office to receive the American protest over the first incident, said when asked if the numbers would increase. U.S. warplanes slashed again at Communist positions in the south as the statistics came out Ground operations appeared limited to small, isolated fire- fights and some turning up of enemy supply caches.

B52 Stratofortresses of the Strategic Air Command staged four raids, two in areas of North Vietnamese infiltration just below the demilitarized zone. In the operation of scores of lighter planes, a Viet Cong aeiacnment was caught in the open 30 miles northwest of Saigon and spotters estimated 53 of the enemy were killed. Envoy Resigns ROME The Italian ambassador to the United States, Sergio Fenoaltea. has resigned hi3 post in disagree ment witn the position of For eign Minister Amintore Fanfani on Vietnam, it was announced here Thursday. Speaking in Senate debate.

Fanfani called for suspension of Dombmg of North Vietnam to clear the way for peace negotiations with Hanoi. Gamblers Indicted LAS VEGAS, Nev. (UPI) Seven gamblers were indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury on charges they skimmed casino money to advoid full tax payment to the federal government. The jury, which began hearing testimony last November, returned the two indictments to U.S. Dist.

Judge Roger Foley. Atty. Gen. Ramsey Clark said the charges were contained in two indictments returned in Las Vegas. Gengras Mr.

and Mrs. A.D. Crowley Ladies of the Arbetier Liedertafel of Hartford Ensworth Charitable Foundation Trust Hartford Junior Woman's Club Mr. and Mrs. Earle A.

Ryder 10.00 5.0G 5.00 1,200.00 25.00 25.00 5.00 Charles Buttero Jr. Total $1,350.00 Previously Acknowl- edged 11,799.47 $13,119.47 Total to Date By THEODORE DRISCOLL A tragic accident Tuesday left four East Hartford children By Thursday concern ed people in surrounding towns and as far away as Suffield had offered to give the children a home. The accident occurred Tuesday at 7 a.m. when a car driven by Zygmunt Lisiak crashed head-on into a concrete abut ment on Rt. 2 in East Hartford.

Lisiak and his wife, Ruth, were killed Temporary Home The four children are Chris tine, 13, Ursula, 6, Susan, 4, and Zygmunt, 3. Temporary arrangements were made for the partisan elections. for the direct election of a member of a City Council of. dermen was held over for two months to permit the new nonpartisan system to go into ef fect. The tentative agreement pro vides for the payment of salaries to both the mayor and the council.

Under the present sys tem the mayor, who is the council member who gets the most votes, and the other eight councilmen, do not get paid. $15,000 Salary The tentative agreement is for payment of a $15,000 annual salary for the mayor. The other council members would be paid $4,000 a year. The political party levers would return to the voting machines. Under the present system there are no party designations and the voters cast ballots for council members alphabetically.

More Power The mayor would have mora power than he has now, especially in the field of appointments. The two political parties would specifically nominate candidates for mayor. He would preside at council meetings. The method of making this change is expected to be dis cussed at another top level meet ing of the political leaders next week. The participants are expected to summon legal counsel to help them work out the details.

Democrats Compromise The tentative agreement on a nine member council elected at large is a major compromise on the part of the Democrats. In a bill introduced in the General Assembly, but later withdrawn, the Democrats proposed a council of 10 elected on the basis of one from each of the 10 assembly districts in the city, and five at large. The Chamber of Commerce unanimously approved a program calling for the restoration of partisan government in Hartford, a nine member council elected at large and a may or with increased powers. trums like this." "Remember this," said Jennings, "When you get a large group of juveniles with time on their hands, and somebody instills in their minds 'Let's this for sometimes this gets out of hand Walsh said about a dozen youths were picked up previous ly in the stoning of firemen at the project and that they were referred to juvenile authorities. He said police were checking into their activities Wednesday night- "I think it's target of opportunity rather than actual resentment against the firemen," Walsh said-Jennings said that when his department responds to fire alarms and has to make rescues or use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, "we don't draw the color line.

We go right to work and save a life- We would like to see them reciprocate in a like manner rather than see these juveniles attack us. Some times you wonder if their parents know what they're doing. This is a tragic situation." "If that squad truck struck any of those 20 some kids standing nearby," said Zwerlein, the assistant fire chief, "there would have been hell to pay." children to stay with Mr andinati said temporary arrange- SAIGON Communist gunners attacked the U.S. air base at Bien Hoa early Friday with Soviet made 140mm rockets, killing six Americans and Wounding 29. "The U.S.

Command said the Communists lobbed a total of i25 rounds of 140mm rocket, 60mm mortar and 57mm recoil-less rifle fire into the base, 16 miles northeast of Saigon, during a 15-minute attack that began at 1 a.m. The U.S. Command said there was moderate damage to the buildings, equipment and aircraft. More Troops Needed The switch in American pacification efforts to more military control left little doubt among officers here Thursday that U.S. troop Strength in Vietnam will have to be vastly expanded if the war is to be prosecuted suc cessfully.

Some Saigon estimates of requirements ranged up to 700,000 GIs even before U.S. Ambassador Ellsworth Bunker an nounced the transfer from civil ian hands of the American phase of the allied program to win the hearts and minds of Vietnamese villagers. 15,000 GIs Involved Actual operation of the rev olutionary development teams primarily assigned to bring this about is in the hands of the Saigon government with Ameri can assistance in aid materials. Now more apparently will be assigned in the over-all project. "This will happen in varying degrees from time to time," Gen.

William C. Westmoreland 'They Flytrapped Rocks Pelt Firefighters larated. The offers came from East Hartford, Hartford, West Hartford, Manchester, Rock-1 ville and even from Suffield and New Britain. Offer to Adopt One person offered to adopt the three children. Another wanted to know immediately if the children would be coming-there was room in the house but beds would have to be bought.

Step-uncles of Christine, two brothers of Zurawek's present wife, also have offered to take the children. Probate Judge Francis Vig ments can be made by Mrs Bjorkland but, in the absense of a legal guardian, any permanent arrangements would See CITIZENS, Page 12, Col, 7 Three Boys Feared Lost Inside Cave HANNIBAL, Mo." (AP) Rescuers were trying to decide Thursday whether to drill or blast their way into a cave where three latter day Huck Finns are believed trapped by a cave-in. Brothers Billy, 10, and Joey Hoag, 13, and Craig Dowell, 14, were last seen Wednesday after noon in the vicinity of a newly opened entrance to Murphy's Cave, part of a labyrinth of caves and passages lying under the native city of Mark Twain. Discovered Recently The cave entrance was exposed by construction crews slicing through the south side of Hannibal to build a highway. There were reports the young sters were seen near the en trances of two caves uncovered by the construction work.

Bill Bridges, vice commander of the Mark Twain Emergency Squad, said it appeared most likely the boys entered a newly opened section of the cave to the west. Murphy's Cave is only about 50 per cent explored and is little known even to long-time resi- dents Crowds of people congregated near the center of rescue operations, but there was no excitement only an air of apprehen sion among the spectators and State Streams Rise But Floods Doubtful Mrs. Henry Zurawek of 18 Vil lage Rockville. Zurawek is Christine's father by a prior marriage to the late Mrs. Lisiak.

He has offered to keep Christine, but he cannot keep the others because he has three children by his present wife. The Lisiaks were aliens. Mrs. Margaret Bjorkland, East Hartford welfare director who has assumed the task of locating relatives, has had difficulty locating any. Friday she said nine people had contacted her offering to give the three youngest children a temporary home so that they would not have to be sep- rate of decrease from 8.1 to 7.5 feet.

The Geological Survey report showed total stream runoff for the October 1966 to April 1967 seven-month period more than six and one half inches greater than it was for the same 1965 to 1966 period. No snow cover remained at month's end. Contents in principal municipal reservoirs increased to 96 per cent of usable capacity. Ground water levels generally rose. Levels were high to very high in south and central Con necticut and low to average in the north.

Precipitation during the past week averaged 1.25 to 2.5 inches in the Northeast, except in extreme northern New England, where less than one inch was s'reco corded. Camp Courant Fund BRIDGEPORT (AP) "They flytrapped us into an ambush," said Assistant Fire Chief Fred Zwerlein of an incident in which firemen were pelted with rocks and bags of water when they responded to a false alarm at a low-income city housing project. One fireman was hit in the face by rocks. Another almost lost control of the fire vehicle he was driving when splashed with water. Police Superintendent Joseph Walsh and Fire Chief Sylvester Jennings agreed that the Wed nesday night incident apparently was done "for kicks" by a gang of youths.

It was the second in three nights in which firemen, re sponding to what turned out to be a false alarm at the P. Barnum project, were stoned, The project has a large non ber of Negro and Fuerto hican tenants, but Jennings and Syl- said they do not think any racial problem or antag- onism toward firemen was be- hind the attack. "It's actually a sign of the times all over," said Walsh, where rather than taking cd- vantage of the recreational fa cilities that the city has supplied, the kids go off on tan- By JOE MARTIN As spring rains continue to; fall, rivers and streams are swelling toward record levels. A U. S.

Geological Survey re port issued Thursday showed Eastern Connecticut stream flow ranging from 120 per cent of normal, the highest for April since 1958. Western Connecticut streamflow was 130 per, cent of normal, the highest for April since 1961. However, no serious rise in the Connecticut River is expect ed. The U.S. Weather Bureau's River Forecast Center Thursday reported the Connecticut River at Hartford.

at 8.1 feet and was expected to fall to 7.5 feet this morning. Flood stage is 16 feet. Substantial rainfall tonight and Saturday, the center said, would only check the In memory of Lt. Allen W. Swain 5.00 In memory of L.G.L.

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