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uss Silent on Air Crash Toll More Capitol Glass Broken As a Protest the scene for Moscow, their blue lights flashing. Officials of eroflot and- of Intourist, the official state travel agency, said they had no word on casualties. The Soviets rarely report crashes unless foreigners are involved. turboprop IL18 of the national Aeroflot airline was carrying tourists to Moscow from the Black Sea resort at Sochi. One employe at Vnukovo said there had been From a distance, witnesses could see ambulances leaving engine turboprop capable of carrying more than 100 passengers, for.

medium-haul flights. Aeroflot claims to be the world's biggest airline and one of the safest. The last known Aeroflot crash involved an IL18 that went Moscow Radio and television went off the air Tuesday night without mention of the crash. Morning newspapers had no crash accounts. The official news agency, Tass, had nothing 12 hours after the accident.

Aeroflot uses the IL18, a four- The unofficial account of the crash said the plane had been unable to get its landing gear down, circled the airport to burn up excess fuel and then attempted the belly landing, bursting into MOSCOW (UPI) Soviet officials and news outlets kept a strict silence today on the flaming crash landing outside of Moscow of a Soviet commercial airliner with 112 persons believed aboard. The Foreign Ministry, in the only official comment on the crash, said there were no foreigners "on the flight. That was all the official information Casual A month ago Judith Lee Keith, 21, a former state hospital patient and psychiatric aide at Fairview Hospital and Training down near Sverdlovsk In November of 1967. No casualties were ever announced although an official investigation of the accident was held. Soviet officials and news outlets last reported a fatal airline crash on Feb.

17, 1966, when a Tupolev 114 went down at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport, killing 50 persons, including some foreigners. Flights from Sochi and other Black Sea resorts are nearly always full tlu time of year, the peak of the summer tourist season. Traffic from Vnukovo was diverted to" Moscow's two other airports. No survivors were brought into the main Vnukovo terminal, kept under guard. Center, reportedly broke more than 100 windows at the Capitol.

She said she was. protesting la irifiial conditions at Fairview. The in ties were not known. Only firetrucks and ambulances with sirens screaming as they raced out of Moscow toward Vnukovo Airport 15 miles away gave any clue to the seriousness of the accident Tuesday night. Unofficial sources said the cident occurred a day after three patients, wer- killed in a An Oregon State Hospital patient was arrested today for trying "to finish the job" of breaking the windows in the Capitol.

He was charged with damaging public property Joseph Basil Duffin, 54, of 633 Ferry St. SE, was returned to the hospital by Salem police about 11:30 p.m. and placed under emergency? care. Officers were called to the Capitol Tuesday night by a custodian, who said a man was breaking windows with a portable "no parking" sign. Duffin told police he came to the Capitol "to finish the job which Miss Keith had started." r1 fire at Byrd Cottage there.

3 The damage Tuesday night 81st Year No. 205 Salem, Oregon, Wednesday, August 27, 1969 (4 Sections) 58 Pages Price 10c amounted to $25, officers said. This is considerably less than the $900 damage in July. State hospital officials said Char Duffin had been a patient there several times. They said he would be released from the hospital in a few days.

ener sees Call for More Inilat ion Hi i x-5 Jf 7" ---r'Jzs (if A Sn "-v 5 if I (id tss? Ill Although the composite index of indicators showed a decline of four-tenths of 1 per cent, this was chiefly accounted for by a slump in the housing industry. "I do not see any sigh of abating of inflation to any significant degree over the remainder of this year," Chartener told a news conference. "We will continue to see (price) increases at an annual rate of 5 per- cent for the rest of the year." Chartener accompanied his prediction with a report on The slump was born of scarce and expensive money. WASHINGTON (UPI) -A top government economist predicted today inflation will plague the nation for the rest of the year despite Nixon administration efforts to. slow its pace.

William H. Chartener, assistant secretary of commerce for economic affairs, said while there had been few signs of a slowdown in the economy, they reflected decline's in productivity rather than a leveling off in prices and consumption. Legislation in the congressional pipeline allowing the income tax surtax to expire next June 30 and a tax cut for the middle class which is leading economic indicators which often forecast the future contained in the House-passed direction nf the ecnnnmv I tax reform bill will "continue to pose inflationary pressures in Call for. Action solves problems, cuts red tape, answers your questions. Just dial 364-6811 anytime between 5 and 8 p.m.

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You Can Burn-Sometimes Question: I would like a complete clarification on the burning law that says we won't be able to burn in our own back yards at all. That wasn't the way I stood it from reading the paper, but we do understand now that we cannot burn in our back yards. Please clarify Kent Crawley, Rt. 1, Box 90, Dayton. Answer: You can burn at specified times in your back yard in the Dayton area as long as you do so in a covered barrel.

However, you first must calHthe Day-tnn Firp Dpnartmpnt parh timp hefnre voir start the j'che economy," Chartener said. He said the two tax I reductions- would give consu- I mers more disposable income i and "this is the stuff of which i inflation is made." Chartener, who is retiring to Marion to Study Economy of Its Own Sewer Plant return to private business could offer the Nixon adminis tration no advice on further to make sure it is permissible. Somebody there steps to curtail inflation. He said he was confident that the budgetary and monetary restraints already put into effect would eventually take derson. Anderson said that the ritv hart fnnnrt it hpst tr hnilH a hold and in the meantime the By JIM CLOSE Capital Journal Reporter It may be cheaper to build a new treatment plant in West Sa- American people would have to exercise patience lem rather than try to pump ef He dismissed wage and" price fluent to the present Clear sewer plant than to accept a proposed City of Salem rate increase for sewer and water controls on the grounds they will tell you when it is.

That Should Do It Question: I subscribed to the Farm Journal in Philadelphia, in February and a few days later they cashed my check. I did not receive the magazine by May, so I wrote them a letter, but have received no answer and still no magaiine. Can you help? Kenneth L. Prince 424S River Road N. Answer: The Farm Journal replies: "Please accept our apologies for all of the difficulty You will be glad to know that your subscription has now been entered and your subscription is paid ahead until July, 1972." would lead to widespread sendee, says Marion County Public Works Director John Anderson.

cheating and evasion, which, he said, occurred even during World War II when patriotic support for the w-ar was intense. Anderson asked the Marion Lake plant. He suggested that the county might find similar savings in its own operation. The city provides sewer service to some areas outside the city limits on contract basis. Salem recently- announced an increase of 50 per cent in sewer charges.

The increase will apply to both city residents and contract users. City residents have been pay County Board of Commissioners this morning for authority to study cost for those -services in areas outside the city. The East Salem and Keizer sewer districts and the Brooks-Labish area would be included in the study. Anderson told the commission Judge: Ted Must Show For Inquest EDGARTOWN, Mass. (AP) District Court Judge James A.

Boyle said today that Sen. Edward M. Kennedy will appear at the inquest Sept. 3 into the death of Miss Mary Jo Ko- that if the rate increase involves a significant financial figure that the suburbanites might be better off building Wlio's the Weirdest of Them All? their own sewage treatment fa ing $2 a month for sewer service. The charge will go to $3 next month.

Residents of county sewer districts now pay $2.75 a month to the city. The additional 75 cents represents the 37 per cent surcharge the city requires to provide service to the districts. In addition, district residents pay 25cents a month to the county foradministration. The city rate boost means sewer district residents will pay $4.50 a month to the city and 37 cents to the Paving Harris Street Question: Is there anything that can be done to get all of Harris Street SE paved? It's now half paved and half gravel. I suppose the people who live there are too cheap to pay the cost of paving it.

Name withheld. Answer: The City Council has initiated an improvement project for the street. Property owners involved will have an opportunity to remonstrate against it, how' ever. If more than half of the property that would have to pay the bill is represented in opposition by remonstrance petitions, the project would be killed. If there is rot enough opposition to kill the project, the.

work will be done next year. cilities. Anderson will prepare a cost Hardly anyone who walks by the curved mirrors-at the Oregon State Fair's "Fun House" can resist mugging a little, and these Dayton boys were true to form. From left, looking a little out of shape, are Duane and Kenny Overgard and Eddie Brayton. (Capital Journal Photo by Gerry Lewin) estimate for the study to present to the commission Friday.

pechne "even- if he has to be "We should study and analyze subpoenaed." i Boyle commented at a pre-in- the revenue paid to Salem for treatment and see if the price 00 Fair Gate Nears 150,0 quest hearing in this island re is fair and equitable, said An- sort town attended by attorneys for Kennedy and several other individuals involved in the case "It is essential that Mr. Kennedy be present as a Pickup Driver 'Fair' After Collision With Fire Truck Boyle said. The judge added that he would see to it that Ken nedy testifies even if he has to Another "Kids' Day" is scheduled Thursday at the Oregon State Fair, meaning there's a strong chance that attendance will continue to run well ahead of that of last year. Attendance to date totals compared to 86,535 for the first four days of the 1968 fair, although many potential fair-goers were kept away by heavy rain during the first three days last year; Fair Manager Robert L. Stevens is hoping for total attendance of more than 400,000.

The Thursday "Kids' Day" attraction is free admission for children 12 and under and reduced costs to them for rides at the carnival. At "Senior Citizens' Day" Elijah Bradfield, 94, Salem, and Charlotte Wilson, 93, also of Salem, won prizes as the oldest persons in attendance at the fair Mary Archer, La a prize for entering the most unusual hat (picture on Page 12). At the oldtime fiddler's contest, first prize of $40 was won by Ray Mack, 76, Salem. Cliff Buker, 76, Waldport, won second prize of $30; Charlie Wymer, 76, Salem, won $20 for third and Bill Weber, 75, Portland, $10 for fourth place. In the open class, for those under 70, George Jenkerson, 62, Portland, was first, winning $40, and -Ed Johnson, 56, Salem, was second, winning $30.

be summoned. (Picture on Page 38) The driver of a pickup in 'Should or Shouldn't Some cry, "Help me!" and then hang up, but others who call the Suicide Prevention Center will talk for" hours. The work of the Portland center is described today in an Associated Press report. See Page 30. The Defense Doesn't Rest More legaf maneuvers were tried Tuesday afternoon as the attorneys for Ralphene Brudos continued to try to make their case.

For the story, see Page 8. Unfair Exhibit volved in a collision with a Sa ports, the truck, with sirens sounding and red lights flashing, "appeared to have passed through a red light when answering the emergency call." Driver of the fire truck was Clarence Nelson, 49, of 1920 24th St. NE. The two lem fire truck Tuesday afternoon is in fair condition today. Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday.

Continued Harry E. Albers, 46, 5085 Joan Drive NE, suffered a skull frac cool. Low tonight near 45, high Thursday near 75. What's Going on at the State Fair ture in the collision at 3-45 p.m. at the intersection of Pine i passengers were Robert Lynn Norton, 44, of 1190 Cottage Chance of measurable precipitation 10 per cent through Thursday.

Sunset today sunrise tomorrow 6:29. Maximum yesterday 79: TODAY, AUG. 27 Family Day 4 p.m. Organ concert Floral Gardens. 4:30 p.m.

Hank Higgins' Puffets and Marionettes Picnic Grove. 5 p.m. Swiss Bell Ringers and Rock Players, the Coopers and Broadway streets NE. He is in Salem Memorial Hospital. The three firemen on the truck, which was being driven to the scene of a grass fire, also were injured but none seriously.

-According to Salem police re- Abby -L-27 Classified -42-4 Comics 40 Court Records 5 Crossword' 40 Editorials 4 Heloise .1 23 Markets ...41 Movies 2 Obituaries 34 Sports 22-25 Television ..40 Valley, Coast 22 Women's News .27, 28 NE, and James Otto Grayf 29, of 6908 Lipscomb St. SEThe truck' overturned after the impact. Two other cars which had pulled to the curb also were slightly damaged. minimum today -AS. Total 24-hour precipitation month normal .37.

Seasonal precipitation 4t.U9; normal 41.67. Keport by U.s Weather Bureau. (Weather details Page 5) Concert Plaza. 5:30 p.m. Lonely Bulls playing music by the Tijuana Brass Concert Plaza.

6 p.m. Edmonton All-Girl Drum Bugle Band, parade of 3 grounds, concert Avenue of Flags. Packwood Tries to Help Retirees 6:30 p.m. Hank -Higgins Puffets and Marionettes Picnic Grove. MT.

ANGEL Defiant resi He said his Washington office probably would Issue a state 11:30 a.m. Organ concert Floral Gardens. Noon Hawks Junior Drum Bugle Corps parade of grounds. Noon Hot. air balloon, inflation and flight Main Mall.

Noon Swiss Bell Ringers Rock Players, the Coopers-Concert Plaza. 12:30 p.m. Kids' Day program Concert Plaza. 2 p.m. 4-H Knitting Style Revue 4-H Auditorium.

2 p.m. Organ concert Floral Gardens. 2:30 p.m. Thoroughbred racing Grandstand Lone Oak Track. 3 p.m.

All-Oregon Talent Show Concert Plaza. 3 p.m. Action Faction, Pepsi "Bug-In" Auditorium. 4 p.m. Puffets and Marionettes Picnic Grove.

4 p.m. Organ concert Floral Gardens. 4:30 p.m. Swiss Bell Ringers and Rock Players, the CoopersConcert Plaza. 4:30 p.m.

Hawks Junior Drum, and Bugle Corps parade of grounds and concert. 5:30 p.m. The Blue Tones Orchestra Concert Plaza. 6:30 p.m. Hank Higgins'- Puffets and Marionettes Picnic Grove.

6:30 p.m. Hawks Junior Drum and Bugle Corps parade of grounds, concert Grandstand. 7 p.m. Organ concert Floral Garden. 7:30 p.m.

All-America Rodeo-Horse Show Stadium. 7:30 p.m. Swiss Bell Ringers and Rock Players, The Coopers Concert Plaza. p.m. Free stage show Grandstand.

p.m. International Folk Dancers Concert Plaza. 10 p.m. Fair Closes. 7 p.m.

Organ concert Floral Gardens. 7:30 p.m. All-America Rodeo-Horse Show Stadium. 7:30 p.m. Lonely Bulls Grandstand.

8 p.m. Hot air balloon, inflation and flight Grandstand. 8 p.m. Free stage revue Grandstand. 8:30 p.m.

Edmonton All-Girl Drum Bugle Band Main gross negligence on the part of the federal government employes who insured the Mt. Angel mortgage without checking reports" of the developer. The housing committee of the Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Council meet payments and residents lost many services that were promised when they purchased either lifetime or annual memberships. Sen. Packwood, reached by telephone in Bend, said he planned to talk to the under Mall.

plans to contact the FHA next Federal Housing Authority (FHA). "I won't sign and I' won't move," said one of the charter residents. "I can't pay the increase and I have no place to go," said another. About 30 persons are living there and about 20 have moved out. A typical rate increase would be from $135 to $225.

The FHA foreclosed in 1968 on the developer, a private corporation that constructed the 204-unit center in 1965 for Catholic retirees. The developer was unable to week to begin an investigation dents of Mt. Angel Towers pinned their hopes today on U.S. Sen. Robert Packwood's efforts to keep them from being evicted Tuesday.

The Oregon senator appears to be the "last chance" for some elderly residents who have been told they must agree to higher rates, by Monday night or be evicted Tuesday. Ten residents of the ill-fated retirement home attended a meeting' of the Tri-Community Club here Tuesday night and told of their inability to pay rate increase required by the ment later today on his talk with the undersecretary. Last' Saturday Packwood lashed out at FHA for 'not offering some means of relief or restitution for these people," since the FHA approved the loan to the developer. Sen. Packwood said he is "completely dissatisfied" with answers received from FHA to date.

U.S. Dist Judge Robert Bel-loni, Portland, was quoted earlier as saying "there also was 10 p.m. Fair closes. THURSDAY, AUG. 28 Kids' Day Kids 12 and younger admitted free.

Reduced midway prices. .10 a.m. Fair opens All Day Judging Horse show, beef cattle, dairv cattle. into whether the Towers could be used for housing low-income xii secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by phone today to seek a solution to the problem. He said that HUD "has half the responsibility" for the mess, and added that the Towers "never should have been built in the first place." sheep, agriculture, horticulture, table decorating, home econom elderly persons.

There is a severe housing shortage in Marion County, particularly in Salem, the council was told last week. 'J ics ana 4-ti. 11 a.m. Rug braiding demonstration Women's World. 11:30 a.m.

Puffets and Marionettes Picnic Grove..

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