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WEDNESDAY, DECEMREK JTosf Stands Pat On Park Leasing TUB CINCINNATI ENQUIRER PAGE 26 NEWS Off FOLLOWING PACE 30, 1970 Ily WILLIAM BRADFORD Associated Press Writer FRANKFORT State Parks Commissioner James Host declared Tuesday that further study has made him "more convinced than ever" that state park land should be leased out for private development of campsites. Host first made that proposal to the Property and Buildings Commission last July but it has not yet come up for a vote in that form. The two Democrats on the five-member commsslon Lt. Gov. Wendell Ford and Attorney Gener- 0 HCTRB AREA NEWS 600 GREENUP ST, C0VIN0T0N PJ10NE 261-66M al John B.

Breckinridge have opposed the proposal, preferring to have the state build the campsites with money from revenue bonds. But their motion to that effect failed October 9 when none of the other three members supported it. Gov. Louie B. Nunn, who Is chairman of the commission, said last week that he was awaiting further information on the proposal from Host before bringing the matter up again.

The other two members of the commission are Nunn appointees: Finance Commissioner Albert Christen and Revenue Commissioner James Luckett. HOST said Tuesday he was compiling information he had obtained from the National Park Service, the U. S. Coprps of Engineers, the Tennessee Valley Authority and other sources. He said that information, along with a cover letter giving the projected growth of the state parks system, probably would be sent to each commission member in about two weeks.

"As far as I am concerned," Host said, "The decision on leasing rests entirely with the lieutenant governor and attorney general. "We don't want to make this a political issue," he added. "The vote should be 5 to 0, not 3 to 2." SAYING he felt a 4 to 1 vote would be the same as 3 to 2, Host asserted he did not feel the proposal should be adopted unless the commission were "completely sold on it" But Nunn declared later, in response to a reporter's question, that "when I have the poper information and facts from which a decision can be formed, unanimity will not be a factor." "The criticism and opposition of political obstructionists will not keep us from establishing worthwhile and helpful programs and procedures," he declared. Nunn said he had not discussed the proposal with Host recently but had asked for more Information from him so lie could arrive at a decision independently on whether to proceed with it, hold up or try another route. Ford and Breckinridge both were out of town Tuesday but an aide of Ford's said he probably would stick with the revenue-bond approach unless Host presented some persuasvie new information on the matter.

That aide said the National Park Service had experimented with the leasing arrangement but had scrapped it. Host said he was "100 opposed" to financing the develop Charles J. Rachford, 54, New Silver Grove Mayor to fill his own vacancy on the six member council. A native of Clifton, now a part of South Newport, Rachford has been a machinist for the Frank Tea Spice Cincinnati, the last three years. Before that he was an employee of Trallmoblle Cincinnati, for 18 years.

Rachford is married to the former Sue Dunn of Lincoln County, Ky.They have a son, Dennis, now serving as band director at Stanford High chool, Stanford, $nd a daughter, Janls, a student at 1 im tfcmieJiln giiin in in Hi it'll in 2 ji colleges made the trip to Frankfort on Monday. The tour is sponsored by churches in 44 cities to provide activities for foreign students during the holiday period when they normally would have nowhere to go. Nunn told them, "Wherever we go there are more things which should unite us than divide us Our languages and customs may differ, but basic human concepts are shared by all." Share Holiday GOV. LOUIE B. NUNN greets a group of foreign dents who made a grand tour of the Capitol as a part of the Christmas International House program.

The group of 34 foreign students attending 15 American 'Explosion' A Fizzle Phone Call Threatens Maysville Disaster But Nothing Happens Offices Closed MAYSVILLE The Maysville Police Department was ready, also the Maysville Fire Department, and the Mason County sheriff's department, but a gasoline explosion on Blue Run Road failed to materialize as an anonymous telephone call of the police department predicted. Capt. Horace Botkins, of the Maysville police received a telephone call Monday night that within an hour there would be a gasoline explosion on Blue Run Road, then the phone went dead. ment of new campsites through revenue bonds. I Kentucklans' rejection of the $48 million bond issue at theTpolls last month showed they did not, want more bond-issues, he a.1' Money from that bond-issue would have been spent on expandhigor building new facilities for tfie de partments of mental healtQ awj corrections, among others.

Host noted that 11 of his department's budget, or $1.4 million a year, now was going toward retiring bonded indebtedness. He called that "close to ger point" and said that adding a new bond Issue now "would be cascading our need for general appropriations." Host has said previously that it would take $9 million in bond money leaving the department with Just $3 million in bonding potential at present funding levels for future expansion to build the 3000 campsites he says are needed urgently. Ford and Breckinridge say that the operation of campsites is one of the few aspects of the state partf system which makes money -and therefore should be retained Instead of turning lt over to prjvaje enterprise. Midway Junior College, Midway, Kentucky. THE NEW MAYOR was active In Boy Scout and Knothole Baseball work in Silver Grove for a number of years.

Silver Grove, a fifth class, city, became an Incorporated community in 1950. Its great lndustrla lasset is the Stevens yards of the Railroad. The salary of the Silver Grov0 mayor Is fixed by statute at $5 for each council session he attends. Council meets once a month. -O lit The officer, realizing that there are a number of gasoline bulk plants on Blue Run Road, notified Chief Howard Muse and officers combed the area with the fire department standing by Just in caseji After two hours nothing had happened and the officers left.tbe scene, while still keeping a lookQut at the area.

Some months ago, bombs, were reported in Mason County High School and Fleming County High School. Both reports proved to be false. 1 ance tax on minerals extracted from the state; an Increase in the cost of vehicle license tags; and repeal of the controversial 965 "rollback law." Suspect Charged i In Man's Shooting James Everett Davidson, 274513 Maryland Covington, was released from Booth Hospital Tuesday morning after, being shot! Monday night at 1215 Bankllck JBt Covington. He Covington police have charged Lewis McQueen, 33, of the Bankllck Street address, with shooting, with intent to kill. A bond of $2500 has been set In the case.

Davidson received a superficial wound of his head, a hospital spokesman said. .01" Enquirer (Dick Svzaim) Photo regular window, delivery or collection services on New Year's Day. However, special delivery service will be provided. NEWPORT'S main office lobby, Fifth and Columbia, and Covington's main office lobby, 700 Scott will be open for mall deposit, purchase of stamps from self-service machines and lock box service. Usual delivery, collection and window services will be in effect on Saturday, January 2 Normal Sunday service will be in effect January 3.

There will be collection, lock box and special delivery services. Ut Cetera Elected To Council Robert C. Cetrulo, U. S. Commissioner and Covington attorney, has been elected director of the National Council of Federal Magistrates.

JozzAtTMC Thomas More College will offer a non-credit course in Jazz music in its Evening and Saturday Division this semester. The course will be held from 7:30 to 9:20 p. m. on Tuesdays, beginning January 19. Bell Veteran To Retire Miss Clara Fitzpatrick, 332 Ludlow, retires January 1 after more than 45 years service with the Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company.

Ups Drug Cases Newport Police Judge Joseph Rolf Tuesday referred 14 cases that involved possession of dangerous drug charges to Campbell Circuit Court. He continued indefinitely a 15th drug case, police made the arrests within the last month. KEA Ends 2-Day Session; Drafts Legislative Plan Public To Be Many city and county offices in Campbell, Kenton and Boone Counties will close at noon Thursday for the New Year holiday. They will open for business as usual Monday morning. Exceptions include the offices of Campbell County Sheriff Al Howe, Kenton County Sheriff Joseph L.

Nle, and Covington city government offices, all of which will remain open until 4 p. m. Thursday. SHERIFF Howe said his office will be open all day Thursday to collect taxes. He pointed out that a penalty becomes effective January 1, 1971 on delinquent property taxes.

No marriage licenses will be issued at the Campbell County Clerk's office on Saturday, January 2, Clerk Robert Nau said. Newport and Covington post offices and branches will have no Marty Kehoe Page 18 PREP CAGE SCORES, PAGE 19 northern Kentucky furniture factory, is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dolores Helton Halcomb; four children, Including a daughter by his present marriage; his mother and a sister. Newport Cinemas9 Equipment To Be Sold Charles J. Rachford, 54, is the new mayor of Silver Grove, Campbell County community (pop.

1365). He had been a member of the non-partisan City Council for 11 years. Silver Grove Council voted unanimously to elect Rachford to fill the unexpired term of the late Mrs. Julia Ruschell, 73, who died December 2 after serving as mayor for 13 years. The four year term extends to the end of 1971.

Councilman Frank Gulick nominated Rachford for Mayor, and Councilan William Schwierjohann seconded the motion at a recent eeting. ONE OF RACH FORD'S first acts after becoming mayor was to appoint Charles Baker to City Council, filling a vacancy left by the resignation of Alvin Root. Rachford will have to nae another appointee Tivo Breukins Under Probe i Newport police investigated two breakins Tuesday. One involved theft of several cases of wine from a boxcar at a railroad siding, Fifth and Saratoga Sts. The wine belonged to the Pilgrim Distributing 326 E.

Fourth St. The boxcar seal was broken. An undetermined number of tires, batteries, spark plugs and tools were stolen from a Boron Oil Co. Station, northeast corner of llth and York where an intruder broke two glass panes In a door to enter. THE COURT ALSO awarded Paul Llpman, Cleveland, as trustee and landlord of the building, a judgment of $38,219 with Interest against Automated Theaters of America, a second lien against the seats and a first lien against other personal propoerty attached by the sheriff.

The public auction, at a time to be determined by Sheriff Al Howe, will involve the 661 seats, two screens, the projection machines, wall to wall carpeting, sound cabinets, concession stands, vending machines, other furniture and materials. 1 TtvI i I- mf fit Jh lit i I ti' LOUISVILLE (AP) Kentucky Education Association delegates ended a two-day workshop session here Tuesday after completing plans for a legislative package to be presented to the 1972 General Assembly. Official voting on the legislative package won't come until January 22-23, however. During the interim, delegates will present various proposals to their respective local groups for reaction. Several of the proposals are similar to those that had little success during the 1970 Legislature higher teacher salaries and an automatic cost-of-living pay increase, a professional negotiations bill and various fringe benefits.

One legislative suggestion would permit teachers to strike. Other proposals include: Increasing the starting base salary for teachers with bachelor's degrees from $5430 to $6000; a sever- Slaying Suspect Free Under $6000 Bonds 1 Feb. 1 Deadline Set For Enquirer Stock Sale Campbell Circuit Judge Paul Stapleton has authorized the public sale of all equipment at Newport's theaters. Cinema One and Two, at Newport Plaza Shopping Center, 52 Carothers to satisfy liens against the property. The plush theaters, opened earlier this year, were closed November 12 by a levy of attachment issued in Campbell Circuit Court and served by Campbell deputy sheriffs Judge Stapleton ruled that the National Theater Supply, a division of National Screen Service holds a first lien on the 661 seats because of $15,931 with interest owned to it by the defendant, Automated Theaters of America.

block the proposed purchase by The Enquirer of Scripps' Enquirer shares. Trial of the four suits, which began last November 18 in U. S. District Court, was adjourned last week until this coming Monday. An entry on the Justice Department's latest deadline extension was signed by Judge David S.

Porter, who is presiding over the trial without a Jury. ANOTHER TERM of the consent decree entered into by Scripps and the Justice Department was that the Justice Department was to approve purchase and purchaser, which it did in connection with The Enquirer's proposed purchase In a statement filed in court last October 26. The proposed purchase was approved overwhelmingly in voting at a special meeting of Enquirer shareholders last October 23. Pending disposition of the minority shareholders' suits, Judge Porter has directed The Enquirer to do nothing further to consummate any agreement to purchase the Scripps' interests until further order of the court. William R.

Campbell, 27, Newport machinist charged with wilful murder in the fatal shooting Sunday night of his wife's former husband, Clay M. Halcomb, 32, Covington, was released from the Newport City Jail Tuesday after posting two bonds totaling $6000. The shooting occurred In the dining room of Campbell's home, 203 E. Fourth Newport, during an argument between the men. Of the bonds, $5000 had been set in Campbell County court on the murder charge; $1000 had been set in Newport police court on a second charge, possession of a stolen gun.

Campbell will appear in Campbell County court at 1:30 p. m. January 4 on the murder charge. Meanwhile, services for Hal-comb have been arranged for 10 a m. Thursday in the Britton Funeral Home, Manchester, with burial in the Halcomb family cemetery at Island Creek, a community near Manchester.

Visitation will be until time of the funeral. Halcomb, an employee of a In Again, Off And Off Again PIKEVILLE Dr. Foster Spence, a Pikesville dentist, has once again thrown his hat in the ring for the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor next year. Spence made the announcement Tuesday, less than one week after saying he was getting out of the race. He said his earlier withdrawal was based upon a state law which says candidates must file in the year of the election.

In 4) O. It The U. S. Department of Justice Tuesday set a new deadline of February 1 for the sale by the E. W.

Scrlpps Co. and related Interests of the more than 60 In common shares they hold in The Cincinnati Enquirer, Inc. The sale is in connection with a consent decree signed on the eve of trial of an anti-trust suit filed by the Justice Department to force the Scripps interests to divest themselves of their entire equity interest in The Enquirer. TERMS of the consent decree, which bound both parties to a court order, included an original sale deadline of May 12, 1970. This is the fifth extension of that deadline.

Four of them have come after four suits were filed by minority shareholders in The Enquirer to Wednesday Movies MADISON THEATER The Aristocats. MARIANNE On A Clear Da You Can See For- VILLAGE CINEMA On A Clear Da You San See Forever (matinees Fri Sun. I. FlORLNCt DRIVE-IN Wait Until Dark; There Was A Crooked Man; Naked Under Leather. DIXIE GARDENS House Of Strnqe Lovesi Adam And Evei Heloa.

PIKE 27 AUTO Cindv And Donnai Single Room Furnished id Sun. only). Fingers Of Ice THOSE ICY FINGERS sprouting from an outcropping in Cincinnati's Mt. Airy Forest are a visible sign of winter's grip on the area. But the still-young winter season hasn't been cruel to Ohio Valley residents.

Tuesday but sunny. A pretty day for a walk in park. The dry creek in the foreground will when spring thaws set in..