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THE HERALD-PALLADIUM, Benten Harber St. Joseph, Michigan MONDAY, APRIL 10, 1978 EIGHT Warshawsky Is Off Slaying Case By DENNIS COGSWELL Paw Paw Bureau PAW PAW An Ottawa County judge ruled this morning that Judge Meyer Warshawsky must disqualify himself from hearing the Carl Johnson murder trial. Judge Warshawsky and Van Buren County Prosecutor Ward. "Steve" Hamlin Jr. said Judge James Townsend of Ottawa Circuit Court called this morning about the decision.

Judge Townsend had been assigned to review the case after Warshawsky last Thursday denied a defense motion that he disqualify himself. Hamlin said it was not immediately certain whether Johnson's trial, in connection with the July rape-slaying of 18-year-old Terri Lynn Wilson of Bangor, scheduled to begin in Van Buren Circuit Court Tuesday, would be delayed. He said the State Supreme News It's News TODAY Bridge Jams Due Today DETROIT (AP) Authorities at the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel braced themselves for more rush hour traffic jams today as a strike 1 by Ambassador Bridge toll collectors entered its sixth day. The collectors, along with maintenance workers, walked off their jobs last Thursday in a dispute over wages, pension rights and health benefits provided by the Ambassador Bridge which operates the span. The bridge workers, members of Teamsters Local 299, so far have succeeded in turning away most truck traffic at the bridge, the major link between Michigan and Windsor, Ontario.

The worst jams occurred Thursday and Friday as sympathetic truckers headed through the Detroit-Windsor tunnel instead of taking the bridge. Lighter traffic eased the situation over the weekend, but authorities expected the snarls to resume today. Court would have to appoint a new judge. Hamlin quoted Townsend as saying that Townsend disqualified Warshawsky because Warshawsky bad read a report of Johnson's evaluation at the State Center for Forensic Psychiatry at Ypsilanti. The prosecutor said there are basically two means by which a judge may be disqualified If he has demonstrated prejudice which Townsend found that Warshawsky had not done, or done something contrary to prior case law.

The latter might involve reading a police report or the transcript of preliminary examination, both of which Warshawsky avoided doing, Hamlin said. The prosecutor said Judge Townsend felt however, that the trend of the law will eventually include psychiatric reports. Rather than risk having the case overturned on appeal if Johnson is convicted, Townsend felt another judge should be brought in, Hamlin said. Johnson, 19, of Bangor, is charged with. first degree murder and murder in the perpetration of a felony, rape.

Pension Red River Flooding Feared Changes EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. (AP) Volunteers wearing life preservers and carrying whistles patrolled the dikes along the churning Red River which threatened to flood half a dozen towns along the Minnesota-North Dakota border. Flooding was also reported in Indiana and parts of Kansas and Oklahoma. Several hundred dike walkers, working in shifts, are the key to sounding the alarm in case weak spots occur in the hastily reinforced earthen bulwarks along the Red River. The dikes, built after floods a decade ago, have kept the swollen river from rushing into residential areas.

With the river continuing to rise, the dikes were raised over the weekend by truckloads of clay and thousands of sandbags. Orley Gunderson, East Grand Forks civil defense director, estimated nearly 1,000 residents have been involved in flood fighting efforts. Visiting Diplomats Snubbed SALISBURY, Rhodesia (AP) Prime Minister Ian Smith and his three black associates on Rhodesia's ruling Executive Council snubbed visiting British and American diplomats and sent deputies to meet with them today. Government sources said the outcome of the talks would determine whether the council leaders Smith, Bishop Abel Muzorewa, the Rev. Ndabaningi Sithole and Chief Jeremiah Chirau would see the envoys, here in a bid to reopen settlement talks that would include black guerrilla chiefs.

The informants said it was unlikely the leaders would see any value in a meeting with John Graham of the British Foreign Office and Stephen Low, the U.S. ambassador to Zambia, although they probably would welcome talks with Secretary of State Cyrus R. Vance and British Foreign Secretary David Owen, due in Africa later this week. Steel Industry Speaks Out PITTSBURGH (AP) The White House has won another fight over steel prices, but the industry says the Carter administration picked the wrong opponent in its battle against inflation. "Steel prices are not the cause of inflation, they are the result of inflation," Kenneth Maxcy assistant to the chairman of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, said in a letter to The Associated Press.

Other executives say privately that arguments over steel prices divert attention from what they say are the real sources of inflation a $60 billion federal deficit and costly government regulations. Since John F. Kennedy's celebrated 1962 clash with U.S. Steel, in which he "jawboned" the company into a price rollback, presidents of both parties have routinely attacked steel price increases as inflationary. You Among The EAST LANSING (AP) Records of the state police "Red Squad" will soon be open to some 38,000 individuals and 400 groups once suspected of subversive activities.

A compromise agreement has been reached in Wayne County Circuit Court under which the police and the state attorney general's office will attempt to notify everyone whose names are on file with the state police special investigations unit, known as the "Red Squad." The unit was formed by the Legislature in 1950 during the Cold War and McCarthy era and disbanded under a court order in 1976. At the time, lawmakers explained they feared Communist infiltration of Michigan's labor unions and political parties. In a class action suit, several of those whose names are on file with the Red Squad demanded that the files be opened up for scrutiny. Farm Bill Rejection Sought WASHINGTON (AP) President Carter's advisers are pinning their hopes of killing an emergency one-year farm aid bill on Thursday's House vote on the legislation. Carter has promised to veto the bill if it is approved by Congress.

The Senate was taking time out from its Panama Canal treaty debate to vote on the measure today. The administration began urging senators and representatives last week to vote against the farm bill, designed to aid grain and cotton producers. Agriculture Secretary Bob Bergland predicted it would survive the Senate vote, but foresaw a greater chance of defeat in the House because the administration has more time to make its case with members there. Arab Raid Rumors False TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) terrorists sent police and army the Mediterranean coast south scurrying for their homes, but been found. Rumors Sunday sea, hijacked a car and killed they had no indication the chances, setting up roadblocks helicopters.

TI BACKYARD BOAT RIDE: Grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood, Heather Smith and Scott Sherwood. Gilbert Doan 2368 Glendale Benton Township, got an youngsters and their parents live at 5544 Walleye unexpected boat ride Saturday in the backyard of the Doans' Royalton Township. Smith childrens' parents are Mr.

home. Flooding was caused by roots plugging storm drain. Manuel Smith, Battle Creek. Picture was taken by Doan and son-in-law, Don Sherwood, got water to drop later by children's father, Don. Lake was two and a half feet at unplugging drain.

From left in boat are Chad Smith, Mike point. Doan home is two blocks off Napier Avenue. Road DEATHS AND FUNERALS Mishaps Pauline Wishart Mrs. Pauline W. Wishart, 64, of 7791 Date Road, Stevensville, died Sunday morning at her home after a long illness.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Boyd Funeral Home, Bridgman, with burial in Graceland Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home and memorials may be made to the Heart Fund. Mrs.

Wishart was born June 23, 1913, in Chicago. Her husband, Albert, survives along with a son, Jim, Berrien Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Raymond (Wanda) Halvorson, Chicago, Mrs. Leland (Adeline) Brown, Berrien Springs; two brothers, William Pastryk, California, R. G.

Pastryk, Lexington, and two grandchildren. Herman Lockwitz Herman "Dick" Lockwitz, 83, of 6997 Cleveland Stevensville, died at 4:05 a.m. Sunday at Memorial Hospital, St. Joseph. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Stevensville, of which he was a member. Burial will be at Lincoln Township Cemetery, Stevensville. Memorials may be made to the church. Friends may call at Kerley and Starks Funeral Home, St.

Joseph. Mr. Lockwitz was born April 1, 1895, in Stevensville. He retired in 1968 from fruit farming. Surviving are his widow, Freida; two daughters, Mrs.

Terry (Shirley) Bingham, Schoolcraft, Mich. Mrs. Roy (Marilyn) McCarver, Stevensville; a step son, Gerald Livengood, Arizona; four grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Emilee. Risher, Calfornia.

Walter Smith FENNVILLE Walter E. Smith, 64, of 4748 Lakeview Drive, Fennville, died early this morning at Allegan General Hospital, following an illness of one week. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Chappell Funeral Home, Fennville, where friends may call from 7 until 9 this evening and on Tuesday from noon until 9 p.m. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Allegan.

Mr. Smith was born Feb. 23, 1914, in Clyde township and was a member of the Bravo Christian Reformed Church. He retired in 1964. Surviving are his widow, Virginia; four sons, Donald and Brett, both of Fennville, Edward, Allegan and Walter of Kalamazoo; six daughters, Mrs.

Don (Charlene) Bray, Frankfort, Mrs. Wayne (Carol) Christie, Saugatuck, Mrs. Dennis (Gail) Christie, Mrs. Leo (Pamela) Beach, Mrs. Joseph (Cindy) Esquivel Sherwood Road, and Mrs.

Sherwood deepest (Continued From Page One) end of the century. Military pensions vary according to rank and years served. According to a recent report, the most numerous retired enlisted personnel was Army sergeant first class or equivalent receiving an average of $6,149 a year. Twelve generals have pensions of $21,545 a year. The commission recommended extending retirement eligibility to 30 years of service at age 55, as in the federal civil service.

At that point, retirees would draw pensions equivalant to about three quarters of their highest active duty pay. As a new inducement to stay on duty longer, the commission proposed a government fund in which service personnel would have a stake after 10 years of service. Although the fund was described as intended to provide "adjustment money" on leaving the service, a military member would be allowed to draw money from the fund for various purposes, such as buying a home or educating his or her children. The commission also recommended an end to the muchcriticized practice of "double dipping," under which retired military personnel draw pensions while working for the federal government in civilian jobs. A House Civil Service subcommittee has issued a report that said 141,000 retired military men and women earning $958 3 million a year in pensions also hold government jobs.

And more than half of those "double dippers" 78,124 are employed by the Defense Department. Arabs Are Coming! (Continued From Page One) or houses in the $350,000 to $450,000 range and higher. Some of the buyers cannot speak English. Ghomshei opens their bank accounts and arranges financing. "Sometimes," says Trugman, "they can't get financing from the bank immediately.

If that happens, they usually say, 'Forget it. We'll buy it for cash." Car Backfire Sparks Blaze Benton Township firemen said a backfire through the carburetor caused a fire in the engine of the 1973 Ford of Ken Blogett, 4885 Red Arrow Highway, Benton Township. Firemen said the fire occurred about 4:20 p.m. in the 1100 block of Paw Paw Ave. and Mrs.

Orvil (Sylvia) Keener, all of Fennville; 29 grandchildren; four brothers, Ted, Hamilton, George, Lawrence and Clayton, all of Fennville; two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Bolles, Bald Knob, Mrs. James (Goldie) Beagle, Fennville. Carl Nitz BARODA Carl H. Nitz, 62, of 7939 Stevensville-Baroda Road, Baroda, died early this morning at Memorial Hospital, St.

Joseph. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, Baroda, of which he was a member. Burial will be in Ruggles Cemetery.

Friends may call after 7 p.m. Tuesday at Kerley and Starks Funera Home, St. Joseph. Memorials may be made to the church. Mr.

Nitz was born Dec. 30, 1915, in Baroda. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include his wife, the former Gertrude Ladwig; a daughter, Nancy, St. Joseph; two sons, Nathan Albert, Max, Herbert, all of Baroda; and two sisters, Mrs.

Nelson (Martha) Schultz, Buchanan, Mrs. Lewis (Elsa) Edwards, Baroda. He was a member of the St. Joseph-Benton Harbor chapter of S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A and a member of Berrien County Farm Bureau. James Einfeldt SOUTH HAVEN James R.

Einfeldt, 71, of Route 5, South Haven, died Sunday afternoon at South Haven Community Hospital. Private services will be held with burial in Lakeview Cemetery. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or Michigan Heart Fund. Mr. Einfeldt was born Aug.

25, 1906, in Chicago, Ill. He was formerly employed as an electrician at Everett Piano Company, retiring in 1973. He was a veteran of World War II and was a member of V.F.W. Post 667, South Haven. Survivors include his wife, the former Ida Koftuk, and a daughter, Mrs.

Marilyn Womack, Troy, Mich. Arrangements are by Frost Funeral Home, South Haven. Miss Doris Bixby DOWAGIAC Miss Doris May Bixby, 51, of Schato Nursing Home, Dowagiae, died Saturday evening in Lee Memorial Hospital, Dowagiac. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Groner Funeral Home, Dowagiac, where friends may call after 10 a.m.

Tuesday. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery. Miss Bixby was born May 6, 1926, in Dowagiac. Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Verna Trudell Edens, Lawton; her father, George Bixby, Dowagiac; a half sister, Sharon Bixby, Doagiac.

Victor Wells HARTFORD Victor Wells, 76, of Route 1, Rush Lake, Hartford, died at 1:30 a.m. Saturday at Mercy Hospital. Funeral services were at 9 a.m. today at Kerley and Starks Funeral Home. body will be taken to the Larson Funeral Home, Rock Island, and graveside services will be held at 10 a.m.

Tuesday at Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock Island. Mr Wells was born Aug. 12, 1901, in Ohio. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. William (Marcia) Stillwell, Hartford, Mrs.

Charles (Betty) Butler, Benton Harbor; four sons, Robert, Benton Harbor, William and Daniel of Hartford, Charles of St. Joseph; 20 grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren; one greatgreat five brothers, Ferris, Marvin, Lester, Ernest and Paul, all of Illionis; five sisters, Mrs. Marie McGulpin, Michigan, Mrs. Frank (Mona) Rodl, Mrs. Lois Warner and Mrs.

Thelma Kieser, all of Rock Island, Mrs. Evelyn Fletcher, Illinois. Charles Wigent WATERVLIET Funeral services for Charles Wigent, 77, of 25 Laurel Watervliet, who died Thursday will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Hutchins Funeral Home with burial in Watervliet Cemetery. The family suggests memorials may be made to Diabetes Foundation.

Report Cards Handed Out At BH High School Report cards were passed out to Benton Harbor High School students today, according to Principal Wallace Dunn. Today's reports cover the fourth marking period of the school year, he said. EDITOR DEAD NEW YORK (AP) Dwight Martin, a senior editor of Newsweek, He died magazine Sunday is of dead a heart attack. Martin joined Newsweek as its Bonn-Berlin bureau chief in 1960 and wrote more than 20 cover stories during his tenure with the magazine. ROBBINS BROS.

FUNERAL HOME 166 Benton N. Fair Herber PHONE 927-3181 Mrs. Amanda Howard 1 p.m. Tuesday Hopewell Baptist Church visitation at funeral home from 7-8 p.m. Monday Kill 9 By ASSOCIATED PRESS A Taylor man killed in a car-train collision was among at least nine persons who died on Michigan highways over the weekend, state police reported.

Patrick McCain, 28, died Sunday night when the car in which he was a passenger slipped past the guard gates and into the path of a Norfolk and Western train. The wreck, which occurred at Beech Daly road just south of Ecorse Road in Taylor, critically injured the car's driver, Robert Tinker, 27. Witnesses said the guard gates and warning lights appeared to be working properly. Eight-year-old Jeffrey Bergfell of McMurray, was killed Saturday morning in Dearborn Heights when he was struck by a car as he was riding his bicycle. Jerry R.

Cooper, 24, Grand Rapids, was riding a motorcycle that ran off the road Saturday afternoon and hit a tree along Honeycreek Road in Kent County. Keith Allen Hammond, 12, rural Charlotte, died in a hospital Saturday night from injuries suffered earlier that day when he drove a mini-bike out of his family's driveway and into the path of a car northbound on an Eaton County road. Raymond Saurbek, 40, Lansing, was killed Friday night in Clinton County's Essex Township when his car rolled over after a collision on a Clinton County road. Barbara K. Moore, 16, Au Gres, died Saturday morning when her car flipped over in Arenac County.

Clarence William Sereme, 54, Olivet, was killed Saturday afternoon when his southbound car crossed the centerline and rolled over in a ditch on a rural road about four miles south of Charlotte in Eaton County. A pedestrian, Stella Bialik, 69, Muskegon, was struck by a car Friday night on a Muskegon street. Raymond Yoakam of Sears died Saturday night on U.S. 131 in Osceola County in a two-car head-on collision. HOMERS Of Quality.

Distinction and Good Value for All Occasions Stop or Call CRYSTAL SPRINGS FLORIST Flower Shop Greenhouses 1475 Pipestone Ph. 925-1167 Save Un All Blooming Plants Cash 'n Carry His Plan Goes Up In Smoke GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) A Wayne State University biologist who said he had been waiting seven years for the chance to examine a dead elephant was frustrated when the body of Zooella was cremated by mistake. Zooella died Friday, and after an autopsy at Michigan State University was to be turned over to Jeheskel Shoshani of Wayne State, Shoshani said. But those handling the elephant's body apparently never got the word, because the remains were put in an MSU incinerator Saturday and burned.

Pat On Back TOKYO (AP) Dr. Ulf Lantzke, executive director of the International Energy Agency, says Japan is one of the most efficient consumers of energy among the 24 nations in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Kerley. Starks PURER AL HORNS MIC 002 MAIN ST. 983-5538 ST.

JOSEPH BERRIEN SPRINGS NEW BUFFALO Carl Thursday 11 a.m. St. John's Lutheran Church, Baroda Visitation after 7 p.m. Tuesday St. Joseph Chapel Rev.

Roland Belanger 2 p.m. Wednesday St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Baroda Visitation at Kerley and Starks 4-9 p.m. Tuesday in state at church 11 a.m. Wednesday until hour of service Victor Wells 9 a.m.

today Kerley and Starks Chapel Graveside Rites 10 a.m. Tuesday Rick Island National Cemetery, Rock Island, Ill. Herman "Dick" Lockwitz 10:30 a.m. Tuesday St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Stevensville Visitation Kerley and Starks Chapel Rumors of a raid by Arab units on a huge manhunt along of Tel Aviv and local residents by early today no raiders had said guerrillas landed from the a woman.

Officials said later reports were true but took no and scouring the area with.

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