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Decatur, Illinois, Sunday, May 12, 1968 DECATUR SUNDAY HERALD AND REVIEW 3 AIW Local Approves Contract With Marvel-Schebler Division Police Plan To Continue Use of Mace Decatur police will continue to use chemical Mace when cir There is also a strengthening additional holiday and pension improvements. The. pension improvements amount to $4.25 the first year, $4.75 the second year and $5.25 the third year, with vesting after age 40 and 12 years of credited service. The disability pension is effective after 12 years of credited service. Increased vacation improvements amount to 7 per cent and three weeks for 15 to 20 years service and 8 per cent and four weeks after 20 years of service.

Insurance benefits were also increased with a decrease in the employe premium. The premium is now $3 for a single employe and $8 for an employe and his family. The modified cost of living provision provides for a 10-cent adjustment in 1968, a minimum of 13 cents and maximum of 18 cents in 1969, and a minimum of 16 cents and maximum of 26 cents in 1970. i Counting May Replace fun cumstances dictate, despite questions raised about it by U.S. Surgeon General William H.

Stewart. Stewart has warned that the chemical used to subdue un ruly persons or break up disor derly groups may have than transient effects" on hu man eyes unless first aid is promptly given. And he has asked the federal Food and Drug Administration to run tests to determine its after-effects. Like Decatur, however, most other cities report that they will continue to use Mace until it is proved harmful. A few; however, have said they will stop its use pending outcome of the federal study.

"Until we get proof it is harm ful I think we have to go on the premise it's far more hu mane than a nightstick," Chief Lindsten said. The manufacturer, Lindsten also noted, represents Mace to be without lasting- ill effects. Mace is made by General Ordnance Equipment Co. of Pittsburgh, and is similar to tear; gas. It comes in a small can.

much like the familiar aero sol dispensers. A General Ordnance spokes man has reported that more than 20,000 people- have been suDiected to Mace, either in actual use or for demonstration purposes. "There has never been a doc umented case of serious injury," he said. A Decatur reporter was given a shot of Mace in a demonstra tion last year and has suffered no permanent ill effects. Honors Given Four Three students at John's Hill Junior High School took second place honors Saturday at the state exposition of the Illinois Junior Academy of Science.

The students are Gary Towne, David Weaver and Billy Grothe. Towne and. Weaver bad science projects in aeronautics a Grothe's project was in the field of micro-biology, Rex Stombaugh of Macon High School "received an out standing rating for an electronic display. CHECKS AVAILABLE Striking members of Allied Industrial Workers Union Local 991 can pick up strike benefit checks from 9 a.m. to noon Photo by Doug baumon Hospital Week Observance Mrs.

Esther Giles, left, and Respirator by Karen Chemen- St. Mary's Hospital. Exhibits, hospitals and elsewhere will Mrs. Beulah Bush watch a to and Elizabeth Alsup, right' open houses and special rec- mark National Hospital Week-demonstration of a Bennett both inhalation therapists at ognition meetings in the city's Activities Planned For Hospital Week The National Hospital Week at noon and then tour the di-theme at Decatur and Macon I agnostic and treatment center. A recognition program for Junior Auxiliary members will be held at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday. Allied Industrial Workers Loc-U 979 Saturday voted to approve the latest' contract offer by Marvel-Schebler Division of Borg-Warner Corp. and end a 46-day-old strike. A joint statement by B. T.

Ad-drix, vice president of industr ial relations for Marvel-Scheb ler, and Phil DeClerck," president of local 979, announced the acceptence. DeClerck said the new contract, which was updated to creases.of 11 per cent in 1968, 2.8 per cent in 1969 and 2.8 per cent, in 1970. Nofl-scaled wage increases amount to 5 per cent in 1968 and 2.8 per cent each in 1969 and 1970. "Hie new wage schedule ranges from $2.72 to $4.36 per hour plus a 10-cent cost of living adjustment," the statement aid. Other benefits of the new contract, which was updated to become effective Saturday and expires May 10, 1971, were an Computer Vote By John R.

Harpster Of the Herald and Review Will the new IBM Votomatic machines to be used in the June 11 primary election here take all the fun out of me elect ion for those who like to watch the returns as they trickle in, precinct by precinct? And will the machines turn the election into something like the Academy Awards presenta tion, with County Clerk William M. Tangney asking the com puter operator for the sealed envelope before announcing, "rae winner Some, but not all, of the fun will apparently be sacrificed' to the progress tiie machines rep resent. But there will be no hushed moment the envelope is opened and the winner an Tangney said some of the fun of election watching is sure to remain. The electronic com puter which wil count the bal-. lots will give a precinct by precinct count as it shuffles through the punchcard ballots the Votomatics use.

Over in a Horry? But won't the fun be over in a hurry, as the computer whisks through the ballots at something near the speed of lights Crossing bis fingers, Tangney aid: "I hope Besides the speed of the returns, if this is actually achieved, another factor will probably work to take some of (he festival aspect out of election night. The ballots will be counted by an expensive electronic com puter at a local industry, and only so many persons are going to be able to be present. Taiigney's office, on past election nights, took on something of the air of Grand Central Station at rush hour, as politicians and near-politicians congregated to watch the returns come in mid swap prognostications. The other two main meeting places on election night and The verdict may Efficiency and improvement of.tae oenHvp nrosram. Andrix also announced the plant will begin start-up pro cedures Monoay morning, mu-nlnves of the first and second shift for Monday morning were notified at the union meeting Saturday or may call the plant personnel department today be tween 8 a.

m. ana 4:30 p. m. Andrix said employes scheduled to start work later in the week will be notified. The contract approved was the result of a lengthy meeting Wednesday.

The union of 425 members had previously re- jected a contract offered April 20. The union went on on strike at midniaht March 26. The union was working for a contract like that of toe Yons Division of Bore-Warner. Ac cording to DeClerck's earlier reports of what that contract contained, the present agree ment is similar. to the other candidate.

And the tension was often in creased bv the fact that the late- reporting precincts were, late reoortine because thev contain ed a large number of votes- enough on many occasions to determine which candidates won and which lost the elect ion. In many respects, these big precincts were, like the home run hitters coming to bat in the late innings of a baseball game. So well did politicians know these precincts big west side Republican precincts like 22 and 28, big east side Democrat precincts like 25, and big south side GOP precincts like 66 and 69-4hat they could often predict, when all other precincts had been counted, who would win and who would lose. Late Returns Not infrequently have late returns from big precincts given victory to candi dates casual "observers would think to be losers, and sent to defeat candidates the same ob servers would think to be win ners. Now, if everything works as it should, the hours will be reduced to minutes, and the fun diminished proportionately.

"It's gomg to take a lot of thrill out of it for the precinct committeeman," H. G. Taylor, the Macon County Republican chairman, said of the prospect for a much quick er vote tabulation this "The precinct committeeman is going to be deprived of the pleasure of bringing his returns to headquarters, proud of what he's done." "But I guess that's progress," he said. OPEN HOUSE SET An open house will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the newly-redecorated Long Creek Town Hall, Supervisor John Pickett said.

There will be refreshments and a demonstration of the voting machines. be lot quicker. Greek Week Winners Told At Millikin Millikin University's Greek Week activities ended Saturday with a dance and the naming of the Greek God and Goddess. Martha Pettry' a senior from Shelbyvflle' and member of Pi Beta Phi, was chosen Goddess. Dale Theobald, a junior from Buffalo and member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, was named Greek God.

Pi Beta Phi sorority and Delta Sigma Phi fraternity were named. winners of the games. Alpha Chi Omega and Delta Delta Delta sororities were named co-winners of the Greek Sing among women. Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity won the men's division. less upheld by a court.

"I dont think that in prosecution cases here the I'll follow that interpretation (of the opinion)," Greanias said. "We'll let the court decide it." The law, when it becomes effective, will deny firearm owner identification cards to persons not eligible to obtain them for reasons of criminal background or and make illegal the acquisition 'or-possession of firearms and ammunition without a card. The penalty for violation is a fine of up to $1,000 and a jail sentence of up to one year. Effective July 7 Attorney General's Opinion Weakens Gun Owner Law the slow pace of counting pap er ballots gave one adequate tune to visit all three were the tabulating headquarters set up by the two political parties. These headquarters took tele phoned reports from then: pre cineL workers on the latest precinct counts as they were com pleted, and posted them on big chalkboards for all to see; No Counts But this year, precinct workers won't have any counts to report each precinct will instead deliver its ballots to the central computer station, the only place where a 'precinct vote count will be available.

Past election nights, as the returns came in precinct by precinct, were in may ways similar to athletic contests, with the edge going first to one and then Florist Issues Call for Help On Deliveries What does a florist do when he's swamped with Mother's Day deliveries? He sends out a call for help and that's just what Mc-Manus Florists was doing this weekend. Ron Sherman, manager of the florist shop, said Saturday the shop was faced with a "tremendous load" of deliveries. "We advertised for help in the newspaper, but didn't get the response we heeded. So today we started advertising on the radio. We've had several responses already." He said all types of people apply for the shorWerm jobs which involve making a series of deliveries in one -area of town.

"We pay 40 cents a stop and a person usually makes from 12 to 25 stops in one We have bad some persons make over 100 stops a day, but 50 is about average. not bt this formal, but it should County Hospital is tied directly to the completion of the first phase of its $7.5 million building: program. That theme is Opening New Scientific and Diagnostic Facilities." Hospital week begins today. It refers to the $1.25 million Ernest and Eva M. Kirkland Diagnostic and Treatment Cen ter which will be put into serv ice later this month.

There will be an open house for the public from 2 to 5 p.m. next Sunday. "We hope as many members of the public who can will tour this facilty. It is truly the scientific heart of the hospital," said G. William Madden, board of directors president.

A number of traditional events will also be observed during National Hospital Week, though some activities will not be held because of the construc tion under way X- The annual dinner meeting of the. board of directors and Graduate Directors Council: with the medical staff as host, will be in the dining room at- 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Dr. A.F.

Goodyear will pre sent five doctors with awards in recognition of long-time service to the hospital. The recipeints, and the years of service, are: Dr. Ciney Rich, 40; Dr. S.G. Smith, 35; Dr.

H.F. Bird, Dr. V. P. Zarcone and Dr.

F.R. Martin, all 30 On Wednesday, the Chamber of Commerce public health committee will meet at the hospital land. 'X Existing laboratory 1 and radiology departments will have" twice as much space as before, and toe physical therapy electroencephalograph and electro-cardiagraph departments will be wholly transplanted from older parts of the hospital to toe large and more efficiently equipped quarters. One of the. major new services available for the first Thirteen junior auxiliary work ers will receive caps for serving at least 200 hours as volunteers.

Twenty-nine five-year employees will receive pins and certificates from Madden and A. J. Perry, hospital administrator, on Thursday. The hospital has 147 active employes, representing 1,970 years of service, who have 10 years or more of service. A reception for all.

long-term employes will follow the program for the five-year group. Fifty-five employes, who have become members of the Decatur and Macon County Hospital Association, will recieve their cer tificates then. Eligibility is achieved when a person at least $100 to the hospital. The Eleanor Cross White award, which is presented to the outstanding freshman in the School of Nursing will also be given Thursday afternoon. St.

Mary's Hospital is inviting the public to arrange tours of the hospital during hospital week, according to Sister Mari- anna, the administrator. Anyone can call extension 613 at the hospital to arrange a tour, she said. There will be special displays "in the mam waiting areas and balls of the hospital, and in the three down town banks and at Illinois Power Co. This includes X-ray therapy and radioactive isotope diagnostic and treatment procedures. Cobalt therapy patients will be constantly observed through closed circuit 'television by the technician.

A monitor also will be in the office of the radiologist in -charge. The cobalt machine has. been licensed by the Atomic Enery Commission. New X-Ray Equipment In the diagnostic part of the X-rays are taken and fluroscopt- ic examinations are conducted, two new X-ray machines, equipped, with, movie camera and television attachments, have been installed. This department also contains a specialized X-ray machine that has a tube about the size of a pencil.

It is used for taking X-rays from inside the mouth. William H. Owens Owens Named! Stalev Auditorl i William H. Owens Jr. hfis been named senior auditor the A.

Staley Mfg. aud-ing department. A native of Decatur, Owes is returning to SWey's aftr working Eureka WiUianJs Co. in Bloomington, Lehn and Fink Products Co. in Lincolh and Radson Engineering Coqj.

in Macon. He previously worked worked at Staley's from 1947 io 1960. He and wife Phyllis wjp live at 76 Valley Dr. DR. WALTZ FRIEND JAMES D.

JOHNSON The friend pictured with D. J. Foster Waltz, in Sunday, sesquicentennial story on the Decatur and Macon County ear ly medical history, has been identified as the lali James D. Johnson; founder J. D.

Johnson Son. The two men were roommatej the Umversity of Michigan. at A third pathQlogist, Dr. Sai tiago Crisostomo of Massachif seas to om Dr. mo Brosius; chief pathologist, and his associate, Dr.

A. 1a practice, in July. The laboratory will utilizfe more -v automatic equipment, which can have a leveling effect on hospital costs. There will be a faster analysis of greater number of specimens. The equipment maintains a constant degree of accuracy.

The physical therapy depart ment is under the supervision. of Mildred Moore, chief physical therapist. Her department also has new equipment. This includes Hubbard tank for hydrotherapy -and a device suspended from. the ceiling which will be used" to aid patients in recovering their ability to waBC Diagnosis, Treatment Facility Kirkland Center Opening This Month A new attorney general's opinion will reduce effectiveness of the new state fire arm owners' registration law if the courts allow it to stand, State's Atty.

Basil G. Greanias said. The opinion, announced Tuesday by Atty. Gen. William G.

Clark, holds that the new law, which becomes effective July 1, does not cover any persons in possession of firearms, unless they own those firearms. Specifically, the opinion "answers the question, in the nega tive, of whether members of veterans organizations, partici pating in graveside rites using rifles issued randomly to them by their organizations, are required to obtain a firearm own er's identification card. It then goes on, however, to say that the new legislation, when uses the words quire" and "possess," means "own." "The entire act emphasizes ownership," Clark says in the opinion. he is correct, persons in possession of weapons would not be covered by the act, or punishable by it, unless they are the actual owners of the guns in their possession. Such construction of the meaning of the law, Greanias said, would definitely weaken its purpose of keeping firearms out of the hands of those not qualified to them.

"All anybody would have to do," Greanias said of Clark's ruling, "is find some relative to own the gun or guns for them. Because of the effect the ruling would have on the law's effectiveness, Greanias said, it will not be followed here un- By Lois M. Moore Of the Herald and Review The Ernest and Eva M. Kirkland Diagnostic and Treatment Center, due to open this month, is a one-story addition on the west side of De catur and Macon County Hos It will augment and supplement existing services. During the 1965 fund cam paign, Mrs.

Kirkland present ed-the hospital with a gift of securities valued at $400,000 in memory of her husband, who died in 1947. At the time, he was president of Irwin Niesler Laboratories, a pharmaceutical manufacturing firm. The board of directors of the hospital subsequently named the diagnostic and treatment center for Mri' and Mrs. "Kirk time' is cobalt therapy, for theiradiology department, where treatment of cancer and allied diseases. Dr.

G. Richard Locke, radiologist who specialized in therapeutic radiology, will soon join radiologists in practice at the hospital, according to Rich--: ard E. Kinzer, chief Dr. Locke will be in charge of the therapeutic radiologic and nuclear medicine department..