Manrl|patf r Stipntnn Upralh MANCHESTER, CONN., MONDAY, JULY 15, 1974.- VOL. XCIII, No. 242 Manchester—A City of Village Charm TWENTY PAGES — TWO SECTIONS PRiCEi FIFTEEN CENTS Archbishop's Fate Unknown Cypriot Guardsmen Overthrow Markarios ATHENS (UPI) — The Cyprus National Cyprus,” said the death report was “lies, Cyprus radio said "turmoil created Guard, led by Greek army officers seeking lies, lies.” within the (Greek Orthodox) church and union of Cyprus with Greece, overthrew the With Turkish diplomats at NATO the impending danger that the armed government of President Archbishop Brussels headquarters speaking of possi­ forces could fall into the hands of Makarios today and swore in newspaper ble Turkish intervention, diplomatic anarchists and criminal elements with un- publisher Nicos Sampson as new presi­ sources in London said the ousting of forseeable consequences for the future of dent, Nicosia Radio reported. Makarios theatened serious international Cyprus” led the National Guard to act. Turkey violently opposes union of trouble that could have unpredictable Cyprus with Greece because it fears for results for the island, the NATO alliance New Leader » the safety of the Turkish Cypriot minority. and the neighboring Middle East. Sampson, 39, was born in Nicosia and It almost went to war with Greece in 19M fought against British rule in the 1950s. He Caution Urged and 1%7 over alleged threats to the Turks was arrested and sentenced to death by and it alerted its armed forces today. The sources said that before the full British authorities for killing British ser­ story of the coup became known the vicemen, but his sentence was commuted Conflicting Reports Western powers were already counselling to life. He was freed when Cyprus became Thqre were conflicting reports whether Greece and Turkey to go easy and avoid independent in 1960. Makarios, 60, was killed when the any steps that could lead to another con­ His newspapers support enosis— the un­ National Guard shelled the presidential frontation between the two NATO ion of Cyprus with Greece — and are Herald photos by Larson palace and battled forces loyal to the members. critical of Communist policies. bearded archbishop. Cyprus, the reputed birthplace of "In the name of God and men and Candidates Dig In at GOP Picnic Nicosia Radio repeated several times Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love, lies 40 following an honorary choice by the armed that “Makarios is dead’’ but gave no miles south of Turkey and 350 miles east of forces, I took today the presidency of the More than 150 Republicans turned out event. In the photo at left, Rube the U.S. Senate nomination. At right, further details. A Turkish Cypriot radio the Greek Island of Crete. It has been tom Cypriot republic,” Sampson said in an ad­ station broadcasting from Cyprus said 3 T Sunday afternoon to met with several Figueroa, candidate for the First Nicholas Panuzio prepares to bite into with on-and-off civil war for nearly 50 dress to the nation. “You all know the candidates for local and state offices District Congress seat nomination, Makarios was still alive and a clandestine years between the early 400,000 Greek events that dictated the intervention of a hotdog before discussing his can­ radio, monitored in Israel and calling who put in appearances during the enjoys a piece of watermelon with Cypriots and the less than 100,000 Turkish our armed sons for the salvation of the didacy for the gubernatorial nomina­ itself “The Radio of the Free Republic of Cypriots. GOP Town Committee-sponsored James H. Brannen III, who is seeking tion with Manchester voters. country.” Guard Background The Cypriot National Guard was formed in 1964 when Turkey and Greece appeared near war over the Cyprus question. It was 3 ^ Town GOP News Capsules a force of about 10,000 Cypriots, and 1,000 Youth Hijacks Airliner Greek officers were sent in to train and lead them. In recent years some Greeks returned to Athens and about 650 were Hosts Picnic TOKYO (UPI) — A knife-wielding Police said the hijacker, knife in hand, U.S. Ambassador to Japan James D. left. Releases Final Report Japanese youth hijacked a Japanese air­ stormed into the cockpit and told pilot Hodgson flew in from Honolulu to assume The loyal forces in today’s fighting were liner on a domestic flight today, and his post. Hodgson did not know that the WASHINGTON (UPI) - The Senate Tomoo Abe to land in Tokyo and have units of the Reserve Police Force, a Despite a hot and humid afternoon, demanded passage to North Korea for airport was sealed off shortly after his .30 Watergate committee released its final Takaya Shiomi, 33, brought from jail to paramilitary group organized by Makarios more than 150 Republicans and members himself and a jailed member of a leftwing arrival. report Saturday, not drawing any con­ the plane. to fight the EOKA B guerrillas who have of their families attended the Manchester terrorist group. Shiomi has been under detention for carried out a wave of violence and clusions about President Nixon’s role. The ‘Tell the government to release the Red • Republican Town Committee’s meet-the- Police said the Japan Air lines DC8 jet several years on charges involving anti­ assassination to force union with Greece. committee said its investigation was in­ Army’s Shiomi,’’ police quoted the candidates picnic in Center Springs Park with 75 passengers and a crew of eight government demonstrations. Radio dispatches said the reserves were complete, mainly because Nixon refused hijacker as saying. “When Shiomi gets to Sunday. aboard was hijacked during a 300-mile Eight members of the socalled Red resisting the coup and had engaged to giire it recordings it wanted. ’The com­ the airport, take the plane to North flight from Osaka, Japan’s second largest Korea.” Army were flown to Pyongyang in 1971 several national guard units. Among the early candidate arrivals mittee proposed new campaign laws and city, to Tokyo. The hijacker was not im- Terrorist group after hijacking a JAL jetliner on its way were Rep. Robert Steele of Vernon, who is said the nation must demand higher m^iately identified. from Tokyo to Fukuoka. bidding for the GOP nomination for gover­ ethical standards of its leaders if it wants The radical group has been involved in Lands in Tokyo previous teri^rist acts including the Lod nor at the state convention later this week. to prevent more Watergates. His major rival. Mayor Nicholas Panuzio In accordance with the hijacker’s Airport massacre in''lsrael in 1972, the of Bridgeport, put in an appearance late in demands, the plane landed at Tokyo Inter­ hijacking of a JAL jumbo jet airliner in the afternoon. « Crime Increase Reported national Airport. The hijacker demanded the Middle East last year, and an attack WASHINGTON (UPI) - Serious crime that a leader of the terrorist band known on an oil refinery in Singapore early this Sidewalk Sales Please Also on hand were Nathan Agostinelli, in the United States rose 15 per cent as Japan Red Army be freed from jail and year. former Manchester mayor who is seeking during the first three months of 1974, the placed aboard the plane for a flight to The hijacked JAL plane touched down renomination and re-election as state FBI reported tqday. The biggest gains North Korea. on runway C shortly after newly appointed Shoppers and Merchants comptroller; State Rep. Francis Collins of were in suburban and rural areas and in Brookfield, also a gubernatorial aspirant; cities with populations under 25,000. By BETTY RYDER said, “and are very happy with the Ruben FiguerOa of Middletown but in the Regionally, the South had the biggest in­ Sidewalk Sales.” process of moving to Portland, who seeks The three-day annual Sidewalk Sales crease, 23 per cent, followed by 17 per cent Democrat Testimonial ' Days held this past weekend proved pop­ House & Hale’s spokesman Greg Wild- the First District congressional nomina­ in the West and 9 per cent in the North and ular with customers and merchants alike. man, the manager, said, ”We are very tion; James H. Brannen III of Colchester, North Central states. Crowds milled through the five major pleased with the results. We broke just who seeks the U.S. Senate nomination; Fete Attracts 300 shopping areas in search of bargains and about even with last year.” and Herbert V. Camp Jr, also a U.S. Ratify Pact A sellout crowd of about 300 persons gratulated the six persons honored and area stores are apparently pleased with So-Fro Fabrics in Burr Corners Shop­ Senate aspirant. NEW HAVEN (UPI) - Two thousand attended a testimonial dinner-dance at expressed regrets at not being able to at­ the success of the event. ping Plaza is equally happy with the Local contest candidates present in­ employes of Olin Corp. plants in New Willie’s Steak House Saturday night, tend — because of a previous commit­ Werner Block, manager of D&L in the promotion. Mrs/ Beverly Beagle, assistant DEBNAM cluded State Rep. Warren Westbrook of Haven and Branford have agreed to a new honoring six long-time Manchester ment. Parkade, said, “It was excellent.” manager, said “The first day was South Windsor and State Sen. David two-year labor contract providing wage Democrats for their devoted service to the First District Congressman William Did he feel it was more successful than phenomenal — super. The second two days Odegard of Manchester. hikes of 70 cents an hour over the next 18 town and party. Cotter made an appearance and said a few last year? tapered off a little, but all in all business months.