Question Suspec1 t in Somef.. t Point SlayingJ ~s SEE STORY BELOW Sunny, Warmer Sunny and warmer today. THEDAILY FINAL Clear and mild tonight; Sun- Red Bank, Freehold ny, warmer again'tomorrow. Long Branch EDITION (Set, Details, Page 2), Monmouth County's Home Newspaper for 90 Years VOC 91, NO. 242 RED BANK, N. J., FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 1969 28 PAGES 10 CENTS Diiiiiiiiiiniiigiiiiiibiiiiiiiiiiiigiiiiiuiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Harsha Drafts 'Tough' Watchdog Bill Would Curb Arms Expense By JANE FODERARO pared. "The congressman has Introduction of the bill documented accounts of al- Latta, and Col. Jacob B. A spokesman in the How- WASHINGTON, D.C. - it before him now," he said. would climax Rep. Harsha's leged irregularities in Army Cooperhouse, director of pro- ard office said yesterday that Legislation to crack down on "He's checking legal details three-week attack on the De- procurement procedures, cit- curement and production. Gen. Latta hoped to see Rep. military spending will be pro- — really just dotting the i's. fense Department, an attack, ing five specific cases at Ft. (Gen. Latta took command Harsha in person "in order to posed in the House early next "It's a very tough bill," the that has focused mainly on Monmouth. The congressman in 1965. Col. Cooperhouse as- answer each and every week by Eep. William H. spokesman continued. "It's ECOM. In floor statements, claims that, by . eliminating sumed his post nine, months charge." He said that when Harsha (R-Ohio) who has designed to put an end to the he has accused the Army of competition, ECOM wasted ago.) Mr. Howard contacted Mr. been hurling charges against sort of thing that American secretly negotiating sole- $30 million in one negotiation Because Ft. Monmouth is Harsha to arrange a meeting, the U.S. Army Electronics taxpayers have had to con- source contracts, thereby alone. in his district, Rep. James Mr. Harsha was agreeable Command at Ft.. Monmouth, tend with. It will do what the eliminating competition, on Rep. Harsha has linked two J. Howard has assumed the but would not set a definite N.J., for wasting millions of Defense Department has grounds of "urgency of de- top officials at Fort iMon- role of mediator. He has been time "because of a busy tax dollars. failed to do — to police dol- livery" — which he calls "an mouth with the alleged waste trying to arrange a meeting schedule." A spokesman in the con- lars and permit free compe- alibi." His charges span a in procurements. They are between the congressman and "Our understanding is," gressman's office said yes- tition in the American tradi- decade. commanding general of the general in Washington said Mr. Howard's aide, "that terday that the bill is pre- tion." Rep. Harsha has produced ECOM, Maj. Gen. William B. since May 28. a meeting appears to be im- minent." However, an aide in the Harsha office said yesterday that he knew, of no definite $12 Million meeting. In the meantime, while the Army was preparing its sec- ond rebuttal to charges made by Mr. Harsha in the House (May 26). He hit them with THEY REMEMBER — Members of the American Rang- Urban Aid a third round of charges yes- er battalion that attacked Pointe du Hoc, between terday in a floor statement. Utah and Omaha beaches, on Juno 6, 1944, during He gave three more case Normandy invasion, walk up a path at ths point to- histories of allegedly illegal day. Outnumbered Rangers scaled the sheer 200-foot contract negotiations at Ft. cliffs on D-Da/ under heavy firs from Germans on top, Monmouth supporting his Bill Signed and silenced the enemy batteries after suffering 75 fight against military spend- ing. He alleged that "buying per cent casualties. From left are Robert Fruhling, TRENTON (AP) — Gov. stick is used, this program in," an illegal procurement Palm Beach, Fla.; Elmer Vermeer, Pella, Iowa; Leon Richard J. Hughes has signed has been ordained by the leg- the Republican Legislature's procedure, has figured in con- Lomell, Toms River, N. J.: Neil Berke, and Thomas islature on a 'one shot' tract negotiations. $12 million aid program for basis," the governor ob- Leroy, New York City. (See Story, Photos Page I ) New Jersey's six largest ,(See ARMS, Pg. 2, Col. 3); . CRASH OF HELICOPTER — An American-built helicopter crashes to the ground served. cities, but the statement he Hughes said none of ' at Le Bourget Airport in Paris ysstorday. T. S. MacDpnald, 36, a test pilot -for issued sounded more like a the municipalities eligible for d British 'helicopter firm, was killed in the accident during 28th biennial Paris air veto message. aid under this program can •how. (AP Wirephoto) "While I am aware that the anticipate receiving similar aid authorized by this bill is assistance in future years. aid that was previously not Drop in Year Coalition to Press available, I am also aware "It is folly to expect well- that this sum does not make conceived proposals for the even a small dent in the stag- • use of aid under this bill when gering needs of our cities," any program instituted with Enemy Ups Attacks the Democratic governor said Board on Policies that aid must be dropped one yesterday when he signed the year from now if this 'Ur- bill "with great reluctance." By DORIS KULMAN the decision reached May 25 possibilities of such an banaid' program is not ex- , RED BANK - The Board at the public rally protesting evaluation, and reported last "No one — members of the tended," Hughes said. of Education, wracked by school conditions when more night that one major univer- legislature least of all — can Under the legislation New. , rumors of a mass teacher ex- than 300 persons voted over- sity said it wouldn't take believe that the paltry aid Across So. Vietnam ark would receive $4.7 cdus and allegations of ad- whelmingly for an investiga- longer than three months to authorized by this bill will be million, Jersey City ?2 mil- ministrative harassment of directed at government mili- tion of the school system by complete the study. SAIGON (AP) - The ene- U.S. Command commented. of significant assistance to lion, Trenton $1.6 million, faculty and students, faces in- my stepped up attacks across "It is to let the participants tary units or civilians. A our troubled cities," he said an independent agency. The group emphasized it Palerson $1.4 million, Cam- tensified public pressure for South Vietnam sharply in the at Midway and the world spokesman said rockets and of the main bill in the GOP The group will ask that the won't be sitting idly by while den $1.3 million and Eliza- a complete disclosure of con- last 24 hours, the allied com- know they are still capable of mortars fell into 10 provincial lawmakers' ?16.2 million "ur- beth $652,096. board sign a contract by Sep- the study is under way. Be- mand rejforted, Viet Cong shooting off a lot of rockets capitals and 1$ district capi- ban aid" program. ditions in the Red Bank tember with the educational ginning with Tuesday's public "No one can quarrel rea- school system. rockets and morters hit more even though the majority tals, He said at least three "Not only is the aid author- sonably with the suggestion field service division of a ma- meetlngj it's presenting the than 100 allied bases and didn't do much." Vietnamese civilians were ized by this bill clearly Inade- that these six cities are most It also faces .stepped-up jor university for a complete board with lots of questions towns, while at least 464 Viet known dead and 45 wounded. questioning about board poli- evaluation of the school sys- to answer. The shelling was the quate, no matter what yard- (URBAN AID, Pg. 4, Col. 3). Cong and. North Vietnamese cies and actions and the poli- tem. Fear that the study would were reported killed in heaviest since May 11, when Some members of the coali- be used by the board as a de- North Vietnamese and Viet cies and actions of.school ad- ground fighting. - tion, have checked into the (See BOARD,..Pg. 2, Col. 6) Cong troops shelled more ministrators in dealing • with Incomplete reports said at than 200 allied bases and teachers and pupils. least 40 Americans were towns. The shelling then was Mining Operations Protested, More than 35 individuals killed and more than 100 a big factor in a sharp jump and representatives of church wounded in the ground fight- in U.S. casualties that week and civic groups met last ing or by the enemy shelling. to 430 killed. night, swiftly welded them- Query Suspect South Vietnamese casualties Permit Extensions Delayed U.S. headquarters said 46 selves into a citizens coalition were said to be light. committee, and decided on of the rocket and mortar at- NEW SHREWSBURY - The company letter admit- There was speculation that "Don't tell me there is no aims and procedures. The tacks last night were signifi- ' "Extensions are getting as ted that some dust might em- the upsurge in enemy activity dust," Mr. Haynes told the meeting was organized by cant, meaning they caused high as the stock-piles. Let's anate from stock piles of was an attempt to influence council. "I have lived in the Red Bank Concerned Citizens In Coed Deaths the conference between Presi- damage or casualties, but cut the stuff out right now." gravel, but that conveyor area for years and I know "over-all, casualties and and chaired by CC president dent Nixon and South Viet- That statement by Harold belts had been equipped with dust when I see it, breathe it SOMERS POINT (AP) - ristown, Pa., had voluntarily damage were light." water sprinkling systems to Detective Lt.