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Page I The Dally Journal, Flat River, Wednesday, May 4, IMS birdlo dslhi wBlhi iyciiriro staunchest enemy. The Israeli operation in Lebanon is its largest in two years. Israeli Defense Minister Yitzhak Rabin said today Israeli troops were meeting resistance in the anti-guerrilla sweep and that the invading force may have to remain in Lebanon for another two days. The clashes in southern Lebanon occurred as Palestinian protesters virtually shut down the Israeli-occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip with a general strike. At least 180 Arabs have been killed since the unrest began in the occupied territories Dec.

8. An Israeli soldier and a Jewish teen-age settler also have been slain. RASHAYA, Lebanon (AP) -Israeli forces shelled a Syrian-held town and battled pro-Iranian guerrillas as the Israeli army advanced deeper into southeast Lebanon today, police said. Three Israelis and seven guerrillas were reported killed. The Israeli soldiers were killed when the army stormed Shiite Moslem guerrilla bases, said security sources in south Lebanon who spoke on condition of anonymity.

There was no comment from the Israeli army. A police spokesman, also speaking on condition of anonymity, said seven guerrillas were killed in the shootout around the, villages of Maydoun and Kin el-Tineh in the southwestern sector of the Bekaa. Valley. The villages are about 12 miles northwest of the Israeli border and five miles south of the town of Mashghara, where police said a 50-man Syrian garrison came under Israeli howitzer fire. There was no immediate word on any Syrian casualties, and it was not known if the Syrians responded to the Israeli shellfire.

Mashghara is four miles west of the Israelis' forward positions and is the Syrians' southern outpost in the western Bekaa. The action was the first contact between the Syrians, wno nave troops in the Bekaa, and the Israelis since they pushed out of their self-designated border "security zone" Monday night to knock out guerrilla bases. It was also the first time the Syrians have come under Israeli fire in Lebanon since they were forced from south Lebanon in heavy fighting when the Israelis invaded in June 1982. An Israeli armored column stormed bases manned by radical Shiite guerrillas of Hezbollah, or Party of God, in hills overlooking Maydoun and Ein el-Tineh. The villages are nine miles west of five villages the Israelis sealed off Tuesday and seaicneu tor a.m.

He said be could not confirm Lebanese reports a helicopter was shot down. The police spokesman said gunners of the Lebanese army later opened up on the Israeli tanks with Soviet-made 130mm howitzers deployed near Lake Qaroun, about six miles east of Maydoun. Security sources in south Lebanon reported that Israel sent two more mechanized battalions into the area during the night, doubling the size of their invading force to about 2,900 troops. Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir said Tuesday he did not expect the operation to provoke a confrontation with Syria, Israel's Palestinian guerrillas and allied Lebanese militiamen. The police spokesman said the guerrilla fatalities were five members of Hezbollah and two fighters from Justice Minister Nabih Berri'sAmal militia.

The two Amal fighters were killed when an Israeli shell scored a direct hit on a multi-barrelled rocket launcher in Ein el-Tineh, the spokesman said. Two Amal militiamen were wounded. U.N. spokesman Timur Goksel said U.N. spotters saw an Israeli helicopter exchange fire with guerrillas in a dry riverbed southeast of Maydoun about 4:30 If Ids Emerson Council I VI I have.

I don't feel I've deprived anyone the opportunity to run." Emerson said he's looking forward to the fall campaign "with renewed energy and commitment. If this affects the campaign, it does; but I hope it doesn't." Emerson already has begun "making good" on his commitment to his family. "My kids gave me an electric train for Christmas, but I never got around to really setting it up. Last weekend I went out and got a big sheet of plywood, we painted it green for grass, and now together, we're going to build a town around the tracks. We all need time to be with our realize that now." my decision.

Some were from people I know personally, others were from people I don't. Some told their own stories with alcohol others said they were praying for me. That meant a lot." The only "real criticism" Emerson said he encountered was from someone "charging I announced my alcohol dependence the day after the filing deadline. "That filing date had nothing to do with my entering the clinic," he explained. "There's a four-to-five-week waiting period to get in, and my entering (the day after the deadline) was purely coincidental.

That argument doesn't hold water. Anyone who wanted to file could Both Douglas and Horton expressed concern that the public has gotten the impression that there have been more commitments made toward the city hall project than really have been. "We have not commited to anything," Horton said. Lee added that the $300,000 figure is a ceiling and was suggested on the basis of average cost for foot of floor space. The manager said he has been told that is a conservative figure for construction costs.

Cram said later in the meeting that if it should come down to deciding between a new city hall and building a leader road between St. Joe Drive and VS. 67, he would have to favor the leader road. It is more crucial to the city's growth and development at this time. It is Crum's understanding the city would not have the money to do both projects immediately, so it would be his preference to go with the new road that would provide a major route between the highway and the industrial park.

This conclusion was reached, he said, after discussing the matter with a number of Flat River merchants. Douglas said after the meeting that a new city hall will not cost $300,000. He had suggested months ago that a simple type structure could be built, adequate for the city's needs, for alut half that amount or less. Memberf of the council were concerned about the slow progress being made on the Fairview Acres sewer project. Lee told them that easements and a permit from the state to make a cut across Route was holding up putting the job out for bids.

Pointing out that the area has been in the city for four years, Douglas said all that has come out of the project has been engineer reports and other things. He urged that if the city can't do the project, it should tell those people that. Lee said he is sticking by his prediction that ground will be broken this summer on the sewer project that will extend service to seven or eight homes in that area. (Continued from page 1) we have more parks than we can take care of. This would just be more and require more manpower." Horton said he does not feel, with all the people who have been added to work in parks and recreation, that much has been accomplished in the way of repairs and maintenance.

Members of the council had bids from eight architectural firms interested in developing plans for the proposed city hall, but there was no discussion of the figures. Instead, Douglas made it clear that the $300,000 cost figure about which there has been considerable discussion is not an amount to which the council has made any commitment. He also said the council has not advocated any particular plan for a new city hall at this point. Memorial (Continued from page 1) Since a new telephone system was not included in the 1988 budget, Caster said, the only way it could be acquired within the limits of the budget would be through a lease-to-purchase arrangement. The commission tabled any action on the telephone system, indicating it wants to review the current contract it has with That contract is Finances (Continued from page 1) Voters approved the transportation sales tax last year and, as the council eliminated toth the personal property tax and the city vehicle license.

Watkins also said the increase in the stwer use tax that had been proposed by utilities superintendent Ron Warren was justified by the findings of the audit. Without that rate increase, the operation would have been in the red. In other business, the council: Approved the appointment of two new members to the Library Board. Took under advisement a proposal to change the name of College Street in front of Central High School to Rebel Drive. Tabled action on a request from representatives of the Flat River Fire Department about a fund raising activity for muscular dystrophy until a legal opinion can be obtaired.

Authorized a $25 contribution to (Continued from page 1) can always talk it through." During the treatment, Emerson said he was "in touch with my office on a limited basis, but I knew what was going on. I've got to give my staff credit. They're the best on Capitol Hill." Emerson admitted he missed about 20 votes during his official medical leave of absense, "but the two major bills the conference reports on education and trade I had already voted on when they were on the House floor the first time." The Eighth District Republican said he received "about 500 letters and cards" when he was at the center, "universally supportive of Disaster (Continued from page 1) and be used only for the work in developing the emergency plan. They also said that the ambulance district personnel involved in developing the plan will call meetings with representatives of the other emergency response agencies to organize the effort. They indicated the plan must have input from all involved to be practical and ef-l" ve.

The first was a $252 payment to Black River Lodge, which Lee explained was a reservation for himself, his wife and their two children for an annual meeting of the Missouri City Managers Association. It is a business function which, Lee said, fits within the realm of "networking" that the council had authorized him to do. Thurmond first questioned whether it was an expense the council had authorized and later went on to say, "You are going to take advantage of everything you can get out of the city at the city's expense." Lee responded that he could present to the council at least 15 trips that he was invited through the mail to make that he turned down because he did not feel they were in the best interest of the city. He said the managers' association meeting is an annual event at which business is conducted and at which managers and their families get acquainted. He said he would reimburse the city for that cost if the council so requested, about seven years old, Commissioner Ron VarVera said.

The present telephone system is considered inadequate for the courthouse needs, several officials have said. Commissioner Les Cope land indicated he is interested in a system that allows the option of a central telephone receptionist taking all incoming calls and routing them to the proper office. North County High School's Project Graduation. The contribution, sought through the water department, is similar to one made to the Central High School pro ject. The appointment of Pat' Fuhr-meister and Mary, Baker to the Library Board, as requested by the board, was done without discussion.

Councilman Vernon Horton proposed the renaming of that part of College Street that is in Flat River in recognition of the high school. He pointed out there is no longer a college there and feels the name Rebel Drive would be appropriate. Horton concurred with Councilman Bernie Crum's suggestion that the city attorney and post office be consulted about the proposal before formal action is taken. He also said it would be appropriate to have a public hearing on the proposal, in case any residents particularly those who live on the street have some objections. There is only about one block of the street in Flat River.

Firemen Jim Dunn and Craig to a preliminary hearing. Ms. Tindall was arrested April 30, 1987, by Leadington's police chief, Cleadith Wakefield, during a routine traffic stop in which the drugs were discovered. Judge Pratte ordered a pre A it 1 Woman pleads guilty Obituaries development of an area-wide plan through the Regional Planning Commission. Felzien said the contribution to the city of Farmington is expected to be used in economic development.

A special project is being formulated by Larry Hughes, assistant city administrator and economic; development coordinator. There has been no indication as to what the contribution to Flat River will be used for, Felzien said. business. At one point in the meeting when another issue was being discussed, a disgusted Crum declared, "This council can't say anything good! about anybody. It has to ut down everybody." Horton questioned a bill for $1,460 from the Plant Sites and Parks magazine.

Lee said this is a special issue for Missouri and is circulated to all the Fortune 500 companies and at five major trade shows. It is a means to gain exposure for the community, fitting within the economic development program the council urged him to develop for the community. When Horton asked why he had not sought council approval before making an expenditure of more than $1,000, Lee explained he had only three days in which to get the advertisement placed. He said he did confer with Henson before taking the action, but Horton and Thurmond both said the matter Jiould been approved by the entire council. 'J- (Mickie) McAllister of Ind.

Friends may call after 3 p.m.i today at Voss and Son Funeral Home in Seymour, Ind. Funeral services will be at 1:30. D.m. Thursday at Voss and Son. Funeral Chapel.

Burial will be in Rlverview Cemetery in Seymour, Memorials to the Cancer Fund suggested. BEULAH KEY Beulah Marie Key, 81, of Iron; Mountain, died May 2 at her She was born July 18, 1908 in; Louisville, 111., to the late Haville and: Mary Bible. She was preceded uii; death by her husband, Richard and one son, Richard Key. She is survived by three children: Leonard Key of St. Louis, Betty Robert) Milne of Alamogordoi! Garden, N.M., and Stella Key of St.

Louis; one daughter-in-law, Virginia Key of Farmington; one brother, Floyd Bible of California 12 grandchildren and 14 grandchildren. Friends may call 4 p.m. today at the Bryson Funeral Home in Pilot Knob. Services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at the Bryson Chapel with Rev.

Larry Hintz officiating. Burial will be in Hillview Memorial Garden. FARMINGTON UNDERTAKING INC. 217 W. COLUMBIA STREET FARMING TON, MISSOURI 03640 314790-4S41 Cuablnhrtl 1865 Cozean fjsp.

The main goal is a comprehensive plan that will make efficient use of the emergency response units that are available during any type of emergency or impending disaster. Members of the County Commission are supportive of the project. It will help fulfill a county requirement for an emergency disaster plan pressed by the state and federal governments. The county is currently involved in the but no request was made by the council. The exchange became more heated wlien Horton asked about a bill ior a radar detection unit for administrative purposes.

Horton later said he first thought it was a metal detector, not a radar detector, and wondered why the city manager would need one when the water department has all sorts of them. Lee at first said he would prefer, for administrative reasons, not to explain the purchase. When Thurmond pressed, Lee said it was bought so he could check on the police officers to see if they are using the radar unit to check speed on city streets as they say they are. "It is my responsibility as a supervisor to see that the city departments are functioning properly," He later added, "If they are sitting out there reading comic books, I want to know it." Mayor Leonard Henson gaveled down the exchange twice, but it was renewed each time before the council was able to move on to other Lind Harris of Hayes, and Emilie Reed of San Jose, three brothers, Raymond Rabaduex of Maiden, Jack Rabaduex of Desloge and Damon Rabaduex of Ft. Wayne, nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held this afternoon at McKoon Funeral Chapel in Newnan, with Rev. Buddy Waldron officiating. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Newnan, Ga. LENA CHILTON Lena Marie Chilton, 71, of Farmington died May 3 at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center. She was born June 22, 1916 in Flat River, daughter of the late George S.

and Lorene Portell Mills. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Chilton, and one brother, Rev. Irvin Mills. She is survived by two brothers, Eugene Mills and Rev. Oren Mills, both of Farmington.

Friends may call after 7 p.m. today at Caldwell Funeral Home in Flat River. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Caldwell Funeral Chapel in Flat River with Rev. Elmer Revelle officiating, assisted by Rev.

Robert Wilfong. Burial will be in Hillview Memorial Gardens. ORVIS GREEN Orvis O. Green, 71, of Seymour, died May 2 at his home. He was born Dec.

16, 1916 at Seymour, son the late Burl and Ethel Green. He is survived by three brothers, Virgil Green of Seymour, Robert Green of Evansville, and Marvin Green of Booneville, and four sisters, Mary Alice Moore of Farmington, Dorothy Rutan of Seymour, Norma Gay of Brownstown, and Mildred Baker approached the council with the request that the fire department be allowed to conduct a "boot drive" for muscular dystrophy at the intersection of West Main and Coffman -streets sometime in early August. Dunn said he realizes the city has an ordinance against the type of solicitations being proposed, but requested special permission. He said it is good for the community, pulls members of the department together in one common cause and is for a worthy charity. Members of the council were reluctant, Horton and Councilman Norman Thurmond expressing concern that it would set a precedent and invite others to make similar requests.

The council agreed to refer the matter to the city attorney and look further into the situation before taking any action. Horton questioned three bills in the monthly appropriations ordinance two of which led to a heated confrontation between Thurmond and city manager Ernest T. Lee. to charge sentence investigation report by the Division of Probation and Parole and scheduled formal sentencing for July 15. At that time he will decide on Ms.

Tindall's application for probation. She faces a possible prison sentence of from two to 10 years on the charge. session, oui repeated the process at Farmington on Tuesday afternoon to correct a technical error in the procedure. Christianson was accused of sexually abusing two elementary school age stepchildren repeatedly over a period of several years. The matter was brought to the attention of the Division of Family Services and, in turn, the prosecutor.

Farmington man charged, arrested A rural Farmington man has been charged with receiving stolen property allegedly taken in a residential burglary last week. Michael Wayne Adams, 25, of Rt. 1, Farmington was charged and arrested Tuesday. He is accused of receiving four rifles and a shotgun April 28, and knowing or believing the weapons had been stolen. The guns were worth at least $150, according to the felony charge.

The Sheriff's Department has reported that guns were stolen from a rural Farmington home April 27, and one man has confessed to the burglary. The burglary suspect is an acquaintance of the man arrested Tuesday, a deputy sheriff indicated. A search is continuing for the stolen guns. Adams was released on bond. Local man is sentenced HELEN SOMMER len Clifton Sommer of Oregon City, formerly of Flat River, died May 2 in Oregon.

Funeral services will be May 6 at Hillside Chapel, Portland, with Rev. Gary Davis officiating. MYRTLE DOCHNAL Myrtle E. Dochnal, 85, of Maplewood, formerly of Irondale, died May 1 at her home. She was born Dec.

22, 1902 in Irondale, daughter of the late Francis A. and Minnie Mae Fourshee Province. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Naomi Ethel Mitchell. Before her retirement, Mrs. Dochnal was employed at Southwestern Bell for over 40 years.

She was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church. She is survived by her husband, Matthew Dochnal of Maplewood; one brother, Wilson Province of Iron-dale; and two sisters, Dorothy Schoenfeld and Frances Forrester, both of St. Louis. Friends may call after 4 p.m. today at Gum and Son Funeral Home in Irondale.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Gum and Son Funeral Chapel in Irondale with Rev. Charles Dickinson officiating. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery. MARION RABADUEX Marion Eugene Rabaduex, 68, of Newnan, died May 1 at his home.

He was born Dec 10, 1919 in Flat River. Mr. Rabaduex was a program planner at Lockheed. He is survived by his wife, Mary Louise Rabaduex of Newnan, one son, Michel Rabaduex of Stockton, three daughters, Jeannlne Waldron of Newnan, A Kirkwood woman pleaded guilty Monday to a single count of possession of a controlled substance in connection with an arrest made in April of 1987 by Leadington police. Judy Ann Tindall, 37, admitted to possessing phetermine, one of lour counts for which she was scheduled to go on trial here Thursday.

Three of the drug counts were dismissed by the prosecution at the time she entered the guilty plea before Circuit Court Judge Kenneth W. Pratte. Assistant prosecutor James Willis explained to the court that two counts involving the possession of phenobarbital should be dismissed because a doctor had prescribed that medication for Ms. Tindall. Another count involving possession of cocaine was dismissed because only "trace amounts" were found.

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