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Wednesday. October 24, 1973 Page 21 il-IE Speeding Up 167, Trucker Arrests Armour Says "I FELT that since you all were so nice to us last time (last budget year) it wouldn't be good to come back and ask you again," Armour said. For the current fiscal year, the legislature approved funds for 100 new troopers. Armour said they have been trained and placed on the highways, bringing state trooper strength to about 550 men. Armour said, however, there -are still nine counties with $326,319 to begin staffing of the state's new crime laboratory, whose construction start is due in the spring.

The laboratory, which has been approved by the State Building Commission, will provide evidence analysis for police agencies and prosecutors across the state. Federal funds are being used for construction costs, but the state will be required to furnish personnel costs, Armour said. only one trooper and many others with only two troopers. He asked for a 5.6 increase in the department's total budget, from $16.5 million to $17.5 million. IF FUNDS are available, Armour proposed $955,135 in improvement programs.

Part of this is $271,500 for the purchase and equipping of 50 new patrol cars as the start of a program to give each trooper his own vehicle. Armour said a total of 200 new automobiles, purchased over a four-year period, would be needed to accomplish this goal. HE SAID studies in other states have proved the value of the "one man, one car" concept, which he said will lead to longer vehicle life, better maintenance and greater visibility of state troopers. Another major item in the Improvements budget i VV -Staff photo by J. T.

Philips urnciais 10 Stage Fright Here No I- Water Lines This Rhgling Bros, and Barnum fir Bailey circus lioness, consort to the proverbial "Kirg of Beasts," dozes regally in the sunshine as her cage arrives in Nashville it Union Station. The circus begins today with nine shows through Sunday. By LARRY DAUGIITREY State Safety Commissioner Claude Armour said yesterday Highway Patrol arrests of speeding truck drivers are up 167 this year compared to similar periods last year. Armour said 12,944 arrests of truck drivers for speeding have been made this year by state troopers, and that arrests of truck drivers for following too close are up 37. APPEARING AT legislative budget hearings at the Capitol, Armour denied that the Highway Patrol is deliberately "making things rough" on truckers.

But he said they were warned two years ago that troopers were going to enforce the law. "We became disturbed by our statistics on traffic accidents and truck speeds," Armour told the lawmakers. "I'm aware that most of our truck drivers are professionals and are good drivers. "At the same time, when they have a wreck it is likely to be a fatal one." REP. WALTER Work, D-Dickson, complained that troopers do nothing to keep trucks from climbing hills side by side on interstate highways and backing up other traffic.

"That's one of my peeves too," Armour replied, "but there's nothing we can do until their speed drops below 55 rhph. Then we can ticket them for impeding traffic." Armour told the legislators the Department of Safety will request no funds for new troopers in its budget next year, although he said about 200 additional patrolmen would be necessary to meet department goals. i Parole Hearings More Time To Be 'State Property' Granted Inmate Leb Bid; By J. B. LEFTWICH Tennessean State Correspondent LEBANON City officials will open bids at 2 p.m.

today for the installation of two 16-inch water lines to encircle the northeast and northwest quadrants of Lebanon. The two lines will connect with a 30-inch trunk line being installed along U.S. 231 from the water treatment plant on the Cumberland River to the city. THE 16-INCH line leading eastward from the trunk line will follow a route along Rutledge Lane, cross Harts-ville Pike, move south along Lover's Lane, cross Old Rome Pike and then follow U.S. 70N west into the city.

This line became the subject if controversy earlier this week, with opponents of Councilman Eugene Stone, who owns property in the around barricades and traveling the section while workers are putting on the finishing touches. "The men are putting up signs now and are having to work right over the road," said Charles Appleton, information officer for the Transportation Department. "We have had to afk for help in keeping motorists off the road until Friday." Appleton said that when the ribbon is cut Friday, workers will begin immediately closing down the access ramps at Berry Road which have provided a detour onto Franklin Road for almost a anon on Harding to Berry I-65 Link Opens the council voted subsequently to extend their range to serve additional customers and provide for future expansion. The trunk line now under construction will cost $1,054 million and a new water Board Offer To Parker Turned Down? By RALPH DAWSON Tennesiean Stat Correspondent FRANKLIN, Tenn. -James C.

Parker, assistant principal of Fairview High School, was offered a job as an assistant supervisor, but he turned it down to return to Fairview, it was reported yesterday. School Supt. Milton Lillard made the disclosure yesterday as Fairview students and parents continued their protest against the return of Parker who was acquitted of a morals charge last month along with former Fairview Principal W. W. Wallace who has since retired.

LILLARD SAID he offered Parker a post as assistant to Charlie B. Shipley, supervisor transportation, main-t a and vocation education, more than a week before the assistant principal returned to Fairview. The superintendent said Parker rejected the reassignment and insisted on returning to Fairview after a conference with his attorney, Dave Alexander of Franklin. Alexander earlier had filed damage suits against Lillard and the county board of education, seeking million each for Wallace and Parker. PARKER'S RETURN to Fairview was seen by some observers as a move to strengthen the suit.

Alexander declined to comment on the matter. School officials reported that 345 of the 546 students at the school were absent yesterday. Parker was escorted to the -campus yesterday by a deputy sheriff as parents and students milled around the front of the building as they have done since he returned last Thursday. Wallace and Parker were accused of arranging dates between members of the school football team and a married female student. By DWIGHT LEWIS Frank Rivers, 28, claimed that police could not arrest him after a high-speed chase in Gallatin during May 1972 because he was "state property." Yesterday, Rivers was given more time to remain state property when the Tennessee Board of Pardons and Paroles refused to grant him parole during hearings at the main prison here.

IN MAY 1972. while serving a six-to-20-year sentence for assault with intent to commit murder in the second degree at Ft. Pillow Prison Farm, Rivers was granted a three-day furlough after being recommended for parole. While on furlough, Rivers, of Sumner County, stole an automobile and was given an additional three-year sentence for grand larceny that was to run concurrently with his original sentence. "How are you going to make It on parole for six years when you could not make it on a three-day furlough," the board members asked Rivers.

"WE'RE INTERESTED in you as a person," added board member James Mitchell. "Do you really feel that you can "Interstate 63 between Harding Place and Berry Road is scheduled to open shortly before noon Friday following elaborate ceremonies featuring Gov. Winfield Dunn, Mayor Beverly Briley and entertainer Archie Campbell. The two-mile section is the last segment of 1-65 remaining to be opened in Tennessee, opening the way for motorists to travel by interstate from Athens, to Chicago. STATE HIGHWAY officials said yesterday that possibly more than 100 motorists have been stopped by state troopers in recent days for going uoen Today treatment plant is expected to cost $1.3 million, the city issued $4 million in bonds to cover construction of the lines, the plants and renovation of the water system.

Erick von Daniken Beings torn space? MTSU Slates Controversial Swiss Writer MURFREESBORO The latest rash of UFO sightings has only heightened interest in the theories of controversial Swiss author Erick von Daniken, who will speak at 8 p.m. tomorrow at Middle Tennessee Slate University. Von Daniken's three books, "Chariots of the Gods?" "Gods From Outer Space" and "Gold of the Gods," presenting his theories that beings from another solar system once visited the Earth and deposited the seeds of today's civilization, have sold an estimated 25 million copies worldwide. THE AUTHOR cites the monolithic Easter Island statues and various rocketlike motifs in primitive art as evidence that "the ancient astronauts" landed on Earth about 500 B.C. Sales of his books have mushroomed since broadcast of an NBC-TV special dealing with his theories.

Von Daniken's appearance a the Dramatic Arts Auditorium here is sponsored by MTSU's Ideas and Issues Student Programming Committee. There is no admission fee, and the public is invited. testified he saw Decker hit Miller at least twice in the head with what resembled a pool cue. He said the defendant was using a knife in the fight, which followed an argument inside the Dixie Diner on U.S. 41A N.

"They were both swinging, but the defendant was going at him, pushing him back," Puckett told the jury A Ft. Campbell pathologist who performed an autopsy the clay after the death testified Decker received six cuts, including one approximately three inches deep on the left side if his neck. Testimony began shortly after the completion of jury selection near 2:30 p.m. yesterday. The trial is expected to conclude tomorrow.

section it would serve, raising questions about the route and the additional cost. Stone, who is opposed in the city election Saturday by Lebanon businessman Leonard Tyree, said the property is already served by a 16-inch line and construction of a new line will help Lebanon's future growth. THE OTHER 16-inch line will juncture with the trunk line near the Hunter's Point Golf Course, run west to Cole's Ferry Pike and along the pike, then west to connect with the present water storage tank in the industrial park. Mayor Willis H. (Tex) Maddox said yesterday cost of the two 16-inch lines will likely exceed $1 million.

The two lines originally were projected to cost $308,000, but Road Friday year. The only 1-65 exits between downtown Nashville and Brentwood will be at Wedgewood Avenue and Harding Place. THE OPENING ceremonies will feature the Overton High School band, a color guard, the mayor, governor, Transportation Commissioner Robert Smith and Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce president-elect John Tune. Campbell will serve as master of ceremonies. The program Is set to begin at 11 a.m., just south of the Thompson Lane overpass, and is expected to last about 30 minutes.

-Staff photo by Bill Preston js? -i, parole and their offenses, in addition to Muse, included Gary Milton Epperson, of Bedford County, serving three to six years for second and third-degree burglary; James Pyron, of Wilson County, serving three years for third-degree burglary; Johnny Carroll, of Gibson County, serving three years for receiving and concealing stolen property and petit larceny, and Frank L. Huckabey, of McMinn County, serving three to five years for third-degree burglary. Other persons recommended were Earl Wright of Davidson County, serving five to 10 and five years for robbery and larceny of an automobile and robbery and attempt to commit a felony; Herbert Kenneth Whitt, of Marshall County, serving three to five years for third-degree burglary; James Ronnie Ingram, of Davidson County, serving four to six years and one year to 18 months for breaking and entering a motor vehicle and escaping prison; John Goodner, of McMinn County, serving three years for third-degree burglary, and Stanley Dick, of Henry County, serving one to five years for accessory after the fact of second-degree murder. gravy and almost put it on my taters." "It's a crazy business when you have millions of people sitting in their homes looking at you," Ford said. He added that it made him feel good for people to say they felt like they already knew him.

ONE OF the nicest compliments he ever received from a stranger came last year when he worked at Lake Tahoe, he said. A lady walked over to his table and said, "When I go, I want you to be there, and I want them to open up the casket and have you sing 'How Great Thou If I don't move, they can go ahead and nail it shut." PEA-PICKER'S CORN BREAD 1 cup Martha White self- rising corn meal 3 tablespoons Martha White self-rising flour 1 egg, beaten cup buttermilk 1 tablespoon water 1 tablespoon melted shortening (bacon drippings give a good flavor) Heat oven to 450 degrees. Grease thoroughly and heat (in the oven) a small black iron skillet or corn stick or muffin pans. Measure all ingredients in the order listed in mixing bowl and stir to blend thoroughly. Pour batter into hot greased pan and bake 20 minutes for sticks; 25 to 30 minutes for skillet or muffins.

Serve immediately with make it on parole fur six years?" 'Stealing someone's automobile is a serious matter," Mitchell added. "I don't care if the keys are in the car." The board members told Rivers that they were declining his bid for parole for 12 months, because he has not served enough time on the grand larceny charge. IN ANOTHER case yesterday, the board recommended parole for Milton Muse, cf Hamilton-Lauderdale counties. In 1958, Muse attempted to kill Deputy Warden Bill Hunt of Ft. Pillow prison farm in Lauderdale County, was given a life sentence and transferred to the main prison here.

In 19C3, Muse was convicted in the stabbing death of Berry Lee Pratt, 19, of Memphis, another inmate. Pratt was stabbed with a four-inch makeshift dirk while he and Muse were exercising on the institution's athletic field. During the hearings at the West Nashville facility yesterday, the board voted to recommend nine other inmates for parole but declined 10 others. INMATES recommended for "Always have been," his wife echoed. Ford was clearly at home in the kitchen, but he was not quite at home with the fancy utensils in the company culinary center.

"Is this a teaspoon?" he said, picking up a set of measuring spoons. "I'm used to using one that you eat with." He rattled off the ingredients as he went, "Baking powder, a rooster bullet does anyone know what a rooster bullet is?" he said as he held up an egg. FORD THEN told about making Cornbread for a crowd at the Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, one year. He had sent a man out for all the ingredients, and the man was stumped trying to find a rooster bullet. "He went to three markets because he didn't want to admit he didn't know what they were, and finally a big old country boy standing there told him it was an egg," the erooncr-cum-cook said.

At the dinner table Ford was his old country self, just as friendly and folksy as his TV viewers know him to be. WHEN MARTHA White home economist Alice Jarman told about her special honey-mustard-vinegar fruit salad sauce, Ford quipped "Why, I thought it was brown flour Erri Spices Vittles With Cor npone Humor Self-Defense Slant Of Gl's Legal Case 1 i Vj 'W i hy kftrrrA i si By KATHLEEN GALLAGHER Nobody makes cornbread like Tennessee Ernie Ford, and the old pea-picker was at his best yesterday when he fixed dinner for the Robert Gallaher family of Sparta in the Martha White kitchen here. "I've made Martha White cornbread famous i Honolulu," ol' Em commented as he expertly mixed buttermilk, corn meal and baking powder. "MY WIFE and I cooked a Tennessee dinner for 17 Hawaiians this summer. We brought in a Tennessee ham, black-eyed peas, corn meal, turnips, turnip greens and ham hocks, and they ate it like it was the last day of their lives," he chuckled.

There was some pretty good eating at the Martha White kitchen, too, as the Gallahers and their three children, Greg, 17, David, 13 and Robin, 12, sat down to a catfish dinner with cole slaw and spudflakes, accompanied by fruit salad, lemon chess pie, and of course, Tennessee Ernie's special cornbread. Gallaher, who is manager of WUCR Radio in Sparta, won the special treat dinner for $50 during WDCN-TV's Ac- tion Auction last spring. "WE'RE OLD fans of Tennessee Ernie's," Gallaher said. By GEORGE ZEPP CLARKSVILLE Defense attorneys for Ft. Campbell Sgt.

Paul E. Miller, charged with murder in the June 19 stabbing death of another soldier, began an effort yesterday to prove Miller acted in self-defense. Miller, 22, is being tried here for first-degree murder in the death of Spec. 4 Bob Decker, 23, during a fight outside a restaurant near the post. JAMES F.

Neal of Nashville, representing Millet, attempted in cross-examination of an eyewitness yesterday afternoon to show that Miller's action were defensive. 2 Robert A. Puckett of Ft. Campbell, the chief prosecution witness thus far, Goodness Gracious, f's Good Tennessee Ernie Ford holds up the finished product after a cornbread-cooking session yesterday at the Martha White kitchen here. i.