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Local Area News (3 Monday, August 30,1976 THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRER Jh Officer To Challenge New Police Chief Rule yet, so I can't give any definite answers," Hardin said Sunday night. Hardin, who represents the FOP in many matters, got the case after a vote of the FOP Executive Board, which decides on a case-by-case basis whether policemen who need legal help get his services. Elmer Dunaway, president of the FOP, said that Whalen personally made the request for Hardin to him. The vote of the board followed. "For years we've been asking them in City Hall to be consistent on what they do," said Dunaway of Whalen's case.

"The contention here is that they shouldn't have turned around and changed their rules." WHALEN, CONTACTED by telephone at his home, would only confirm that he plans a court challenge to the Civil Service ruling but would not elaborate. "I value my private life," he said. "Call me tomorrow in my office." Whalen's action is the second development casting a shadow on the chief's examination, which has been scheduled for September 17 and 18. As reported Thursday in The Enquirer, the location of job performance ratings for police chief applicants is unknown. The ratings, which should have been filled out by former police chief Carl Goodin, are to count 10 of each candidate's grade in the examination.

The city has two alternatives if the ratings are not found, Civil Service Commissioner William K. Clark said Friday. Safety Director Richard A. Castellini could rate the five eligible assistant chiefs himself, or the chief may be chosen without ratings. The commission will meet Thursday morning to discuss the possibilities.

The assistant chiefs currently BY DAN SEWELL Enquirer Reporter Assistant Cincinnati Police Chief Lawrence Whalen said Sunday he will go to court to challenge the legality of the Civil Service Commission ruling making him ineligible to compete to become the city's new police chief. Whalen said he would file suit in the matter, but did not specify when. The Civil Service Commission ruled earlier this month that assistant police chiefs must have at least two years experience to be eligible for the chief's test. The ruling changed the previous requirement that an assistant chief need only six months experience. WHALEN WILL be represented by Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) attorney Donald Hardin.

Grounds of the suit, and when it will be filed are Indefinite, Hardin said. "I haven't talked with my client eligible for the chief's job are William R. Bracke, Howard Rogers, John McLaughlin, Stanley R. Gro-thaus and Myron J. Leistler.

CLARK, WHO is also the city's personnel director, had said last month Whalen could Join the five other assistant chiefs in taking the examination. Clark said at the time Whalen, if he scored highest among the six, could become chief after he held assistant chief's rank six months. Whalen indicated then he might file suit if the commission changed the eligibility rule. Whalen was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel on May 28, after placing first on the civil service examination given after former deputy chief Embry Grimes retired. Whalen, 39, was assigned to evaluate team policing and conventional police methods by interim Police Chief Myron Leistler.

Prior to his promotion he was commander of Police District Four. The Voice' Lured 'Em Bobby Socks Give Way To T-Shirts By Cardin FOP Defense Nixed For Ex-Policeman 'tea 1 "i The Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) will not provide defense for former police captain Gary Neville against charges of theft in office to be lodged against him in Hamilton Criminal Court today. "We have taken the position before that the FOP attorney would not be used in criminal proceedings like this," explained FOP attorney Donald Hardin, "since there was the possibility police officers would be called to testify." HARDIN ACTED as Neville's attorney In an administrative hearing before Safety Director Richard Castellini May 7 on three charges of violating Police Division regulations and in a June 17 hearing before the city Civil Service Commission on an appeal of his May 12 firing. Neville, 36, was fired May 12 after being suspended as captain of District Three May 4 following police administrative charges. HARDIN SAID Neville will be represented by John Rockel, a Cincinnati attorney who is a former policeman.

Rockel acknowledged Sunday he now represents Neville, but refused further comment on the case. "Gary never came to me and asked for an attorney," said FOP President Elmer Dunaway. A HIGH-PLACED city source said Saturday Neville will be charged with taking $1159 from Criminal Investigation Section headquarters between April 21 and 26 this year, By BARBARA BROTMAN Enquirer Reporter There was not a pair of blue jeans to be seen outside Riverfront Coliseun Sunday night, and the only T-shirts were by Pierre Cardin. The audience milling outside the Riverfront Coliseum before the Frank Sinatra concert was On Page A-10 Review of concert elegantly dressed excited and as in love with Frank as they were 40 years ago when fans swooned for "The Voice." It was an older crowd than the rock audiences that usually jam the Coliseum for concerts. BUT THERE were quite a few who were too young to have caught the first Sinatra craze.

"When I was 13 my aunt gave me a Sinatra album," recalled 27-year-old Steve Zeune, Portsmouth, Ohio. "It was called 'Come Dance With I started listening to it and I fell in love with him. "All through high school I was harassed. When they wanted to listen to Led Zeppelin, I wanted to listen to Sinatra. "But I'll tell you something.

I can name every song on every album he put out." But most were older fans who grew up with Sinatra's soft voice in their ears and their dreams. "I LOVE him," Ann Buck, 1344 Minaret Mt. Washington, said excitedly. "I always did. He is the best.

I used to hear all his specials and go to all his shows." Looking out over the river behind the Coliseum before the concert, Evelyn Dugan, 25 Car-rington Point, said, "I remember a girl who got his autograph at the Albee concert in the 40s. I was in high school. She felt sorry for him. He was just standing there alone. He was just starting out.

The Thrill Is Nol Gone fans Ann Buck, Evelyn Dugan couldn't wait to see 'Ol' Blue Eyes' Frank Weikel Price Hike Beaten, But Cain Doubtful A MILFORD, Ohio, man doing grocery shopping got first-hand information on why wives have been asking for increases in their grocery allowance. Eugene Grill was buying a breakfast cereal and found a clerk making price changes on the product he was interested in buying. It didn't take him long to find the price was an increase. He quickly took a box that had not fallen victim to the Inflated price. and he felt good about his "bargain." However, when he arrived home he got deflated as much as the price on the package seemed to have been inflated.

He found: A date on the box stating. For maximum satisfaction, purchase before date stamped. The date was May 30. He purchased the item on August 25. Although he beat the latest price increase.

there were two price markups on the package made at earlier dates. You win some. and you lose some. This incident appears a tie! EUGENE GIBSON of Eaton, Ohio, spotted a bumper sticker that reads. "I Fight Poverty.

I WORK!" FOLLOW UP: Larry Flynt, publisher Of HUSTLER MAGAZINE, is having trouble getting his smutty magazine peddled in Cincinnati. but that isn't stopping him from attempting to get a portion of the "gtrly magazine" trade. Flynt, who has several criminal charges pending against him as a result of Prosecutor Simon Leis' probe, has a new magazine out. The "premiere issue" is currently at area news stands. It has another name.

but the same smut! PROSECUTOR LEIS, PLEASE NOTE! A VISITOR found the people of the Queen City to be honest. Steve Chadwell, of Westerville, Ohio, placed his billfold on top of his automobile and drove away from the Holiday Inn. The billfold was found by DONALD LOYD of Springdale. It contained $87 and many credit cards. It also had an advance reservation for the following day at another Holiday Inn.

Loyd took the wallet to a Cincinnati Holiday Inn. They wired ahead and when Chadwell arrived at the motel he received the good news about his wallet. Chadwell sent a note to this column offering "a tip of the cap to the good people of Cincinnati." Police Probing Fatal Shooting Police Sunday night were still investigating an early morning shooting in which a 24-year-old man was killed. Kenneth Robbins, 1315 Main downtown "apparently was involved in an argument" with another man when the man shot and fatally wounded him, police said. The shooting occurred in the parking lot of the White Castle Restaurant on the corner of Liberty and Vine streets, at 5:15 a.m.

Metamora Girl Dies In Accident Enquirer Indiana Bureau METAMORA, Ind. An 18-year-old rural Metamora girl was killed Sunday afternoon when her bicycle apparently struck the berm of the roadway and she fell into the path of an approaching car on US 52, about IVi miles west of Metamora, according to the Franklin County Sheriff's Department, Brookville. Police identified her as Miss Donna Jane Adams, RR 1. POLICE SAID the accident occurred at 3:25 p.m. as she was riding west along US 52 and apparently fell Into the path of a westbound auto driven by Franklin Of fill, Jr.

22, 436 Market Brookville. Franklin county deputy coroner Dave Cook said Miss Adams died instantly of a skull fracture and massive internal injuries. Investigating Deputies Lee Davidson and Fred Gabbard said the accident is being investigated. SERVICES FOR Miss Adams, an employee of Central State Bank, Connersvllle, and a 1976 graduate of Brookville High School, are pending at the Moster and Son Morturay, Rushville. She is survived by her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Jesse Adams, and two sisters, Mrs. Deborah Met-calf and Miss Tammy Adams, all of RR 1, Metamora. Liquor License Cases Before Council Today Going To Court Lt. Col.

Lawrence Whalen and with theft of an undisclosed amount from the District Three "Pursuit of Criminals Fund." Neville is scheduled to appear in police offices today to face the charges, be photographed and fingerprinted and then be arraigned in Hamilton County Criminal Court. The veteran of 14 years service at the time of his suspension, has been employed as an auto salesman since being suspended. Loses FOP Lawyer former Police Captain Gary Neville mend council uphold the committee's proposal to file complaints against the taverns. If council as a whole agrees, the complaints will be forwarded to the State Bureau of Liquor Control in Columbus. The Board ot Liquor Control will then send a representative to Cincinnati to hear details of the objection.

If sustained, a formal hearing will then be scheduled In Columbus. "What we and the solicitor's office and the police department specifically the vice squad want to find out is how effective this (the new law) will be," said Luken. "I think it is a good law," said Guckenberger. "It enables the community to review, on a more fre-quest basis, the owners of bars." "Hopefully, lt will give the local community a greater voice concerning whether they want a bar In their community," said Springer, but then pointed out, "We can register a protest in Columbus but history has shown that they (protests) are rarely successful. It is difficult to hold the bar owner responsible.

It is difficult to get the tiein (between bar owner and the violation)." Trenton Man Injured When Auto Overturns HAMILTON, Ohio Anthony E. Baker, 20, 309 Cypress Trenton, was recovering Sunday from injuries sustained Saturday, night when his automobile overturned on Ohio 744, west of Ohio 503, in Wayne Township. Sheriff's deputies said Baker was driving east when he lost control of his vehicle on a curve. The car went off the road, overturned and slid 24 feet on its top, officers said. Baker was treated at Mercy Hospital, where he was taken by the Seven Mile Life Squad.

He was charged with reckless operation. Thieves Grab $1200 In Tools i MIDDLETOWN, Ohio Tools valued at nearly $1200 were taken during a break-in over the weekend at the Trlasco 1515 14th Ave. Investigating officers said someone broke in through the floor of the office and also broke a window on the west side of the building. I at fMMt Enquirer (Dick Swalm) Photos "I've got my binoculars in case my bifocals fail me," said June Bridges, 29 N. Montrose Ft.

Thomas. Sinatra last breezed into town in the early 40s, when he played at the Albee with the Tommy Dorsey orchestra. He had a more unfortunate appearance here in 1941. Several hundred University of Cincinnati students showed up at Wilson Memorial Auditorium for what they thought was going to be a free concert by Dorsey, Shep Fields and Sinatra, as advertised in the U.C. News Record.

But the musicians, who apparently knew nothing about a free concert, diappointed the students by playing the usual way for a price. And a newspaper account called the master crooner 'Ray Sinatra' on top of everything. The plan would Include bike, hiking and horseback riding trails along the right-of-way. ODNR HAS already written the bankrupt Penn Central Transportation Co. asking to buy the right-of-way, said Timothy Burke, former executive director of Little Miami Inc.

And a Cincinnati-based group of railroad buffs, the Railway Exposition Company has expressed interest in operating the railroad. Although the plan's cost has not been estimated, OKI suggests both the scenic railroad and the bike A.HtSl?,i i i I "Later on, she realized that the poor little soul she felt sorry for was Frank Sinatra." CERTAINLY SINATRA has an elusive something that has kept his drawing power at 61 as strong as when he was 21. ft "Phrasing," Bill Walters, 585 Waycross Forest Park, said. Walters is a singer-bandleader sounds just like Sinatra," his wife Jennifer says proudly) himself. "Charisma," Jennifer called it "HE'S GOT style," allowed Robert Baron, Wyoming.

"I enjoy his selections, his sense of rhythm, his accompaniment." Most of the crowd was excited as teenagers, and most had been teenagers when they first got hooked Sinatra. stretch between Mariemont and Spring Valley, connecting King's Island, Ft. Ancient State Memorial, Caesar Creek State Park and the Spring Valley Wildlife Area. The Little Miami Golf Center and the proposed Magrtsh Recreation Area, to be located from Beech-mont Ave. south to Kellogg would also be on the route.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), the state agency OKI suggests should buy the right-of-way, has given top priority to the acquisition of the railroad land, said several people Involved with the project -I BY WALT SCHAEFER Enquirer Reporter Cincinnati City Council will meet in special session at 3 p.m. today to decide if formal complaints will be filed by council recommend-ing liquor license renewals be denied five local bars. The complaints are expected to be passed by council and will test a new state law that went into effect August 3, said Councilman James T. Luken, chairman of council's Human Resources, Employment and City Civil Service Policy Committee. The taverns were submitted to Luken's committee by Cincinnati police as problem spots, Luken said.

Police said the bars are: Little Mike's Lounge, 5837 Hamilton College Hill; Avenue Cafe, 1616 West-wood Westwood; Lonnie's Lounge, 3153 Madison Oakley; 921 Bar, 921 Walnut and Berna-dette Delicatessen, 3460 Reading Avondale. LT. DONALD Byrd, commander of the Cincinnati Police Division Vice Control Bureau, said police are objecting to the bars because of repeated violations of liquor laws during the past year. "Basically," said Luken, "the new law allows objections to be made to the reissuance of licenses based on the activities of the license holder during the past year." The reason for the special meeting of council is that complaints must be registered by September 1. Luken's committee, which includes Councilmen Gerald Springer and Guy Guckenberger, will recom- trail be built In installments, starting with the best-preserved portions of track or trail to keep the cost low.

The Little Miami Railroad was one of the first built in the state. It is no longer used for freight or passenger service, and Penn Central is expected to put it up for sale soon. Burke said ODNR's asking to buy the right-of-way entitles the department to be offerred the purchase rights first. THERE ARE already some bike trails, hiking and horseback riding in the river corridor. The Thrill Was There, Too young fans, circa 1940, scream and swoon at a younger slimmer Sinatra.

Scenic Train On Little Miami Proposed A proposed scenic railroad may have people chugging by old fashioned locomotive along the Little Miami River as well as canoeing, biking, hiking and horseback riding. A study released by the Ohio-Kentucky Indiana Regional Council (OKI) has proposed that the state buy the Little Miami Railroad right-of-way and let a private entrepreneur develop a scenic railroad route connecting recreation areas along the river. THE STEAM POWERED locomotive would operate on a 52-mile.