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The Daily Register VOL, 98 N0.1B4 SHREWSBURY, N. J. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1976 15 CENTS Close contests expected in New Hampshire MANCHESTER, Nil. (AP) - With the outcome still con- his final day of campaigning In Nashua, but spoke of "finger- candidates. As usual, voters In Dlxvllle Notch will be the first sidered too close to call (or either Republicans or Democrats, nail chewing time." to cast their ballots — shortly after midnight voting begins shortly after midnight tonight'In New Hamp The candidates of both parties have been reluctant to Neither Wallace nor Jackson is on the nonblndlng presi- shire's presidential primary. make victory predictions, with understated expectations al- dential ballot, but Jackson is running a slate of delegates Most of the rivals In the crowded Democratic race were lowing them to claim all the greater victory when the New The Democratic campaigning has been marked by an ab- ready to make their last-minute pitches today. Former Hampshire results are in. sence of stark differences among the five major contenders. Georgia Gov. Jimmy Carter and Arizona Rep Morris K. Meanwhile, Sen. Henry Jackson of Washington won four Udall, Bayh. Shriver and Harris are all considered to be liber- Udall, generally believed to be the Democratic (rumrunners, Puerto Rican delegates to the National Democratic Con- als, while Carter Is regarded as a moderate, though con- scheduled tours at shops, factories and offices. So did Indiana vention. Two uncommitted delegates also were elected. Jack- servative on some Issues Sen. Birch Bayh and former Oklahoma Sen. Fred Hams For- son the only candidate to campaign In Puerto Rico, had been The result has been a large field of still-undecided Demo- mer Wee-presidential candidate Sargent Shrlver is in Mas- expected to take a majority of the 17 seats up for grabs, but cratic voters — as many as SO per cent, according to some sachusetts. five of the eight caucuses were suspended after fist fights campaign officials Gregg has said there probably are 20 per On the Republican side, Ronald Reagan, who has broke out over a dispute Involving allegiance to the Demo- cent undecided in the Republican race. mounted a stiff challenge to President Fora, concluded a cratic party. Carter. Udall, Shriver and Harris answered questions for campaign yesterday that covered nearly 2,00 miles by bus In Mississippi congressional district caucuses Saturday. an hour yesterday on the ABC-TV program "Issues and An- caravan In II days since Jan 1. Alabama Gov. George Wallace gained nine delegates. Carter swers" and found few areas of disagreement. At Reagan'i plane left Manchester airport In a steady four and Shrlver three. Party officials said Wallace would Carter did differ with his rivals on whether to provide rain, his state campaign chairman, Hugh Gregg, said if Rea- pick up two more delegates and Carter and Shrlver one each government jobs for the unemployed and said he was the only gan "goes out of here with anything better than 40 per cent, when the last five delegates are selected at the state con- contender willing to face Wallace head-on in the South, where he'll go all the way." vention next Sunday. the Alabamian is strong. Gregg predicted Regan would get "something better than Democrats and Republicans will hold precinct caucuses in The "major thrust" in solving the unemployment prob- 40 per cent" tomorrow but declined to say he would win. Ford Minnesota tomorrow night, with party officials predicting a lem. Carter said should be left to the private sector, with gov- campaign strategists have said anything over half will be con- close battle between Ford and Reagan and a shoo-in victory ernment providing federal aid and incentives to industry. COP RIVALS — The ayes of the nation focus on sidered a victory for the President for Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey, D-Mlnn. Humphrey has said he His four opponents all have advocated a government Job New Hampshire which holds Its presidential pri- In Washington, Ford said "things looked good" lor him in Is not a candidate but would accept a convention draft. program. Harris declared that "a job ought to be as automat- mary tomorrow. A very close contest Is forecast New Hampshire. Reagan did not make any predictions during New Hampshire Is the first direct electoral test of the ic as unemployment compensation." there for President Ford and Ronald Reagan. Marlboro patient is jailed as cop is severely beaten By JIM MeCORMICK But Dr. Saexinger said he Is the rest on his forehead and following state law "which scalp. He was treated at MARLBORO - The police prescribes that all patients Freehold Area Hospital, Free- chief and the mayor yes- have to be placed in the hos- hold Township. terday charged Dr. Henbert pital under circumstances of He has been a member of Saexinger, medical director the least restraint." the force four years, and is of Marlboro Psychiatric Hos- He uld a patient cannot be married and has four chil- pital, with neglect of duly af- confined to the "secure area" dren. ter a local patrolman was of the hospital unless such ac- Chief Walker said he will severely beaten Saturday by tion is mandated by his me- "attempt to charge Dr. Saexi- a patient who walked away dical condition. nger with some kind of mal- from hospital grounds. Meanwhile, Patrolman An- feasance in the neglect of his According to police, Patrol- dersen reportedly will have to administrative duties." man C. W. Andersen required spend at least two weeks at "I am going to send a letter 30 stitches to close cuts about home recuperating from his to the state Attorney General his face and bead after being injuries. tomorrow," the chief said assaulted by Alfred Butler. Mr. Butler was reported to "This kind of brutal beating 25, of Fifth Ave.. Asbury have been sent to the hospital Is uncalled for. It is a lack of Park. Mr. Butler is being held for a 15-day medical exam- responsibility ai far as the in county jail In lieu of M MO ination by Asbury Park Mu- administration of the hospital on charges of assault and es- nicipal Court Judge Donald is concerned," he Mid. cape from the hospital. Papa. The charges pending "This type of person is a Meanwhile, James M Cole- against Mr. Butler in Asbury definite threat to the citizens man Jr.. county prosecutor, Park were not Immediately of this township," the chief yesterday had "no comment" available from police. said. on reports that a county Patrolman Andersen said Chief Walker said his men MCDONALD'S SITET - This Is a view of the former J.J. Newberry Oe- • grand Jury is investigating yesterday he was patrolling spend much of their time partment Store at Broad St., and Linden Place, Red Bank, the site selected security measures at the hos- Rt. 71 near Pleasant Valley rounding up walkaways from by McDonald's for one of Its fast-food townhouse operations. McDonald's pital. Road at 8:15 p.m. Saturday the hospital. has yet to make formal application because It Is still negotiating for the Dr. Saexinger. however. when he saw Mr. Butler walk- "Perhaps there is some sale of the property with McCrory's, owner of the former Newberry store, said yesterday that at least ing along the highway. The way to force the state to pay which closed last month after 35 years of operation. two hospital security guards patrolman said he stopped to for our services," the chief have been subpoenaed by a question Mr. Butler and ra- said. grand jury. dioed for a backup unit. Mayor Goldzweig agreed Earlier this month. 15 per- "The next thing I knew Mr with the chief, and said he sons were Indicted by a coun- Butler was hitting me with hopes Patrolman Andersen O"Hern would favorty grand jury on charges of his hands and his feet. He "sues the state for negli- escaping from the hospital was good with karate," Pa- gence." and the Rahway Stale Prison trolman Andersen said. "There is no doubt this is a Camp located on the hospi- "I got him In the back seat case of neglect by Saexin- tal's grounds. of the patrol car when the ger," the mayor said fttfIlUr rtsff ***tt by Larry f trm a McDonald's outlet The mayor said last year U Police Chief Joseph Walker. backup unit came. I did not INJURED POLICEMAN - This Is Patrolman C. patients at the hospital on By BEN VAN VLIET or, but no one expressed any Mayor Arthur Goldzweig. and draw my gun, and was not W. Andersen of Marlboro who was reported as- clusiveiy on the walk-in trade Deputy Police Chief Curt able to handcuff him," he detainers were charged also saulted Saturday by a patient at Marlboro Psy- strong opposition. from shoppers and business- with escape. A detainer RED BANK - Mayor Dan- The fast food chain has not Krieger all charged Dr. said. chiatric Hospital. The patrolman received 30 men, and not on drive-in Saexinger with neglecting his "I don't know how I did it." patient Is charged with a stitches In his face and head. The alleged assault Id 1. O'Hern says he would yet made any formal appli- trade crime by a police department welcome the establishment of cation to the borough, but is administrative duties. The the patrolman Mid. has prompted charges from municipal officials There Is virtually no park- mayor also said he hopes the Patrolman Andersen said and transferred to the hospi- that the hospital medical director, Dr. Merlbert a McDonald's fast food res- known to be trying to pur- ing near the proposed location tal for examination.