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Pope John Paul's funeral set for today ROME (UPI) -- Secular and spiritual "simple and pious" like those for group, an Italian group allied with leaders from around the world are his predecessor, Pope Paul VI, who French rebel Archbishop Marcel Lefe- s In today's being Joined by thousands more or- died in August. bvre, is calling for a full investi- Gazette on dinary mourners in the Vatican to- After the funeral mass, John gation by the Vatican's prosecutor. page 3 in an article on the various day at funeral services for Pope Paul's body will be enclosed in a But it seems clear that the col- stages in the de- John Paul I. triple casket of cypress, lead and lege of cardinals, running the velopment of a hurricane entitled The vast 17th century ellipse of oak and placed in a marble tomb near church in the absence of a pope, has "Hurricane: the St. Peter's Square is the site for those of rone Paul VI and Pope John no intention of permitting such a storm with a personality" the funeral, with preparations also XXIII, the two pontiffs who gave thing. Also on page 3 is the having been made in case rain forces him his name. One Italian cardinal says the pre- latest list of Gitmo the service indoors. Driving rains John Paul, the former Cardinal Al- lates will refuse "even a minimum births and an article on have lashed Rome for the past four bino Luciani of Venice, was chosen investigation" and "will not even "Smokey Joe" and possible days. spiritual leader of the world's 700 discuss the argument." hazards to children that More than 7,000 policemen are on million Roman Catholics Aug. 26 in Vatican and Italian medical ex- play in the area where he hand along with anti-terrorist the briefest papal election this perts spent an hour-and-a-half last is working. agents and sharpshooters, who have century. The 65-year-old pope died night preparing the pope's body for Sports fans are invited een posted to protect the dignitar- last Thursday night while reading its last few hours of viewing by the to see page 4, for the es gathered at the funeral. alone in his bedroom. public prior to the funeral and bur- newest "Pick the Pros" IIIDE contest and also the new The Vatican said John Paul had The Vatican says John Paul died of ial. FM-103 sports made no special arrangements for an acute heart attack. But the Vatican made it clear that schedule his funeral and burial during his But the shocking suddenness of his the medical examination had no con- which contains the times 34-day reign. death has sparked a major controver- nection with calls for an autopsy of for the major league play- Services, as a result, will be sy. One traditionalist Catholic John Paul's body. off games. GU No 1neYWnoUBA Vol. 33 No. 187 The Navy 's only shore-based daily newspaper Wednesday, October 4, 1978 Showdown vote expected for ERA bill CincLantFlt departing WASHINGTON (AP/UPI) -- Supporters predicting a narrow victory. That Admiral Issac C. Kidd Jr. retired and one who fully appreciates the of the Equal Rights Amendment won is for the House-passed version, Monday, Oct. 2, passing his duties importance of sea power. To contin- two preliminary victories yesterday which would give states another 39 to Admiral Harry D. Train II. ue meeting this challenge success- when the Senate rejected two pro- months to pass the controversial This was his farewell message: fully will demand your utmost in posed amendments to a bill extend- legislation. professionalism and diligence. I ing ratification time for the ERA. The Senate could kill the exten- "At 2 p.m. today, Oct. 2, 1978, urge you to remain alert, to find First, the Senate said "no" to sion today by approving the measure I will conclude my 40 years of nav- new ways to better utilize the tools permitting states to recind their to guarantee those states that have al service and pass my responsibil- of your profession, and to avail ratification. already passed the ERA a chance to ities to Admiral Harry D. Train II. yourself of every opportunity to in- Then, the lawmakers turned down a change their minds. To each and every member of the At- crease your professional knowledge, measure that would have required a The sponsor of that amendment, lantic Fleet, I express my sincere as you are the fleet. two-thirds vote of both Houses to Senator Jake Garn, R-Utah, says he gratitude for your support and the "As I transfer to the retired list extend the seven-year time limit on is hopeful his recission proposal many courtesies which you have ex- I wish to express my appreciation ratification. The action means the will pass. Garn says he is hopeful tended to me. I leave you with for your professionalism and dedi- proposed extension could he passed despite overwhelming rejection of these thoughts. Recognize that we cated service and to give you my in the Senate by a simple majority. the similar but more far-reaching face real and increasing competition assurance that I will remain your A simple-majority rule was in ef- proposal handled yesterday. for control of the Atlantic sea staunchest advocate." fect in the House, when it passed lanes. We face a challenger who is the extension. The ERA bas been ratified by 35 rapidly increasing his capabilities Admiral I.C. Kidd Jr. The supporters and opponents of states, including four that have the ERA will focus their attention recinded that action. It must be on a showdown vote today to deter- ratified by 38 states by next March mine the extension itself. 22, unless the deadline is extended, Committee agrees on tax package The final vote is not scheduled if it is to become part of the Con- until Friday and both sides are stitution. WASHINGTON (AP) -- A House-Senate ate, Blumenthal said more relief conference committee has agreed on should be given the middle-income a $1 billion package of tax credits taxpayers and a minimum tax should NEWS BRIEFS and incentives aimed at conserving offset capital gains reductions. Watering hours for energy. Representing the Carter adminis- SAVAGE, Minn. (AP) -- Two are dead, It dropped $100 from a proposed tration, Blumenthal called the Sen- two are hospitalized and one person $400 credit for home insulation. ate bill "excessive and inflation- lawns & plants is missing where a grain elevator Senate conferees wanted the whole ary." exploded yesterday. credit dropped. Next on the agenda are tax issues, The sudden blast sent flames lick- But House members said many home- levies on gas-guzzling including 6-6:30 p.m. only ing up the sides of the shaft 160 bought insulation expecting and on industrial use of oil wners cars feet above the ground and showered so it would be wise to he credit, and natural gas. rubble 200 feet away. through. Under the insulation plan, consum- come Monday thru Friday The 9 million bushel facility is tax credit Treasury Secretary Michael Blumen- ers could claim a direct owned by the Bunge Corporation, a of home thal says the tax bill approved by of 15 percent on the price grain merchandising firm. the committee is inflationary. energy-saving devices, up to a total In a letter to members of the Sen- credit of $300. NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- A U.S. Navy of- ficer who says he posed as a traitor at the FBI's request continued tes- timony yesterday at the espionage trial of two Soviet U.N. employees. Events in Lebanon cast shadow on Camp David Arthur Lindberg identified one de- fendant as being in a nearby tele- BEIRUT, Lebanon (TPI) -- Events in Israeli agreement in advance of the army units had joined some Lebanese phone booth when Lindberg received a Lebanon are casting a shadow on the next round of Mideast talks on Oct. them in fighting the Syrians. phone call telling him where to get events at Camp David. 12 in Washington. further instructions in an alleged Fierce fighting has run unabated But yesterday, he set up a meeting As the new round of Mideast talks spy scheme. in the Beirut area for days with with Lebanese Ambassador Chassan Egyptian President Anwar approach, In court, Lindberg pointed to de- Syrian peacekeeping forces pitched Tueni, not to discuss the Camp David shook up the high ranks of the Sadat fendant Rudolf Petrovich Chernyayev. against the armed forces of the accords directly but to talk about Egyptian military, for reasons still right-wing Christian Lebanese. possibilities of halting the shoot- hot clear. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Pentagon sources The crisis threatens to topple the ing in Lebanon on a permanent basis. Cairo radio announced that by Sa- say Turkey has agreed to allow the delicately balanced government of dat's decree, the two highest gener- In Lebanon yesterday, the fighting reopening of four U.S. military bas- President Elias Sarkis and Washing- once again escalated. als were appointed presidential mil- es that had been used to get intel- ton is worried, fearing that the After a 24-hour lull, the Chris- itary advisers. They are General ligence on the Soviet Union. violence in Lebanon could interfere tians and Syrians fought for control Mohammed Gamassy, deputy premier and Turkey had shut down the bases in with the Camp David peace initia- of a bridge commanding the northeast war minister, and Lieutenant General 1975 because of the U.S.