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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1961-12-16

four to Philadelphia and by SIX
to the powerful Boston CeltIcs!
The closeness of these games
has forced Mcclure to play reg
ulars Gene Shue and Don OIL
his No. and 3 scorers respec-
lively most of the time.
Egsn had one Of his finest
nights Of the young season re-
Gently chipping in seven points
in seven minutes and dazzling
the crowd with tricky baIIhsnd-
ling, IS the Pistons downed ST.
Louis belessvrsd Hawks at Con-
ventisn Arena, llGlos.
Balanced scoring from the lin
est fast-breaking offense in team
history is causing veteran Nation
al Basketball Association observ'
ers TO give the PlStons serious
consideration in the Western Di-
vision championship race.
One of these is Andrew "Fuz-
~" Levane. who took over sew
eral weeks ago as coach OF the
St. Louis Hawks.
Detroit can hurt you with
scoring from all positions. sald
Levane following a split IN a
home and home series with the
Pistons recently The Pis-
tons have the best bench in the
West. too. which makes their
fast-break dangerous at all
times"
Entering Wednesdays game
against New York at Convention
Arena, all-league guard Gene
Shue was at the head OF the
scoring column with 408 points
in 20 starts for 204 average.
Forward Bailey Howell was close
behind with 1919 mark on 59I
points. Guard Don Oil is well
ahead of his freshman pace OF
last season with Ill average
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1961-12-16
|irst American Basketball LEAGUE
Jane 10 Be Held At Olympia

the MIA. He led the PhiladeI.
.,hia Warriors in scoring for five
years and he led the entire
eaeue in pointmaking for three
ears. He was also his teams
op rebounder.
Then he coached the Warriors
70 two second-place finishes in
the MIA before he switched
0 his new post with the Pitts.
burgh Rens.
Phillip and Johnston are typi.
al of the high calibcr of men
who have joined the ABL Their
presence helps explain the great
popularity the league has attain.
cd.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1961-12-16
S p RTS-
GRAPHIC

Defending champions DR.. John
Scopis and Cy DeMeulemeester
we're surprised by Jim Golden
md Frank Palazzolo in the city
doubles handbalI championship
finals Saturday at the Downtown
~ The scores were 2l-l9. 81
p Dr. Scopis previously had
shared nine doubles titles with
arious partners. In a third po-
sition match, Stilson Ashe and
Steve August downed Ed Novak
and Jake Media, 2l-9, l4.l2. 81
-.
The Washington Redskins sign
cd the first Negro football play
er in their history, fullback Ron
Hatcher Of Michigan State. He
was the Redskins eighth draft
choice BY signing the 215-pound
back. owner George Marshall re-
lieved the pressure put on HIM
earlier IN the season by Secre-
tarv of the Interior Stewart
Udall. Udall had threatened to
lar the Redskins from Washing.
tons new Federally.owncd sta.
dunn next year unless they drop
ped their ban against Negro
players.
All other National Football
teams have Negro players.
Thlrty-one colored players were
plucked by the American Foot
ball Lague in their annual draft
Of college talent AS expected.
All-American Ernie Davis of Sy-
racuse, and Bob Ferguson of
Ohio State, were claimed on the
first round.
The sensational Orange half
back was grabbed by Buffalo
causing a heated exchange be-
tween the BuilalOS and the New
York Titans who contended they
had prior right 20 him.
Davis had been picked by Tit
an owner Harry Wismer two
weeks ago in a secret Draft"
Which. incidentally. led all the
ty AFT. Commissioner Joe Foss.
Ferguson, buckeye fullback,
vas chosen by San Diego. Quar-.
ierback Sandy Stephens of Min.
lesota also was a fIrSt-round
pick. He was taken by New York
which Incidentally. led all the
clubs in drafting colored ath-
lctes.
The Titans picked eight San
Diegos league.leading Chargers
were next with seven, followed
by the Boston Patriots with four
The Buffalo Bills and Dallas
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1961-12-16

Henry Earl Hardy. son of
Mrs. and Mrs. II c Hardy Of
1880 C'harcst ST Detroit com
pleted nine weeks of Basic
Training at the United States
Naval Training Center Great
Lakes iii and was graduated
during a military review held
recently The local sailor. a
graduate of Pcrshing High
School will spend a IA day leave
with his parents before re-
porting TO The USS Yosemite
located at Newport r / Sea
man Apprentice Hardy enlist
ed at the L S. Navy Recruiting
Station. Fort and Shelby
Streets. Detroit, Michigan. for
four years
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1961-12-16
Aushie Is
Tretters' New
Comedy Star

CHICAGO-Tlubert Ausbic, a
8 foot-4 inch rookie, is starring
with the celebrated Harlem
Globetrotters because he per
sisted in writing letters IN which
he praised himself.
For more than two years the
100 pound eager ;,ombardeo
Owner Abe SaperStcin with let.
ters describing his basketball
skills and pleading for an oppor.
tunlty TO play win ;ac Globetrot
ters.
Saperstein discarded the let
lers as fast as they arrived. The
Trotters boss didn't believe any
one could be so good. Meantime
Hubert entered Philandcr Smith
College But the determined
young man from Crescent Okla,
didn't stop writing.
Finally, one day last summer
AuSble included some statistics
in a letter that he should have
revealed long before. Saper-
stems eyes popped when he read
a clipping attached to the letter.
II showed that AuSDie was 18th
highest among the nations col
lcglate scorers during the 1859.
SO season with 676 points IN "a
games. His 1872 average was ex.
cecded only by Oscar Robertson,
then at Cincinnati and Seattles
Elgln Baylor.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1961-12-16

out OF IL battles.
"Pll settle Tor seven WINS III
our IL games this year, NC
CURE said Saturday.
The Royals have doomed alons'
led by their hIgh-scorlng 'rlo "
Oscar Robertson, Jack Twyman
and Wayne Embry who have com
bined average OF n points per
game. Veteran Guard Arlan
Bockhorn and Sophomore BOD
Boozer have shipped in win -
points to make the Royals the
MAS second highest scoring
team. Only Philadelphia tops
them. 49,.
But with five rockies on the
SQUAD, the Royals lack Tor oencn
strength which could prove us.
astrous as the season moves along
and the schedule Jams up
Ifil be Lutheran N'sn' @s'.
day evening a. the Arena WIN
the varsity and reserve teams o.
Lvtheran East End Lvfners"
West high schools eIssh'ns as
prelude 70 the Pisfons-Roys's en-
counter. The prep action WIN
L..,- :. S.1s an. when the re-
serves perform. The vsrs'',es
take The court a. 7:'S WIN '"'
NsA duel set for 3 o'clock.
A share oil the proceeds from
the night will be turned over 70
the Lutheran schools oullu'ns
fund. Neither Lutheran East OF
west highs presently has ~
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1961-12-16
(nIaerwood Impressive
In Drills For Hnnk

Henry Hank is going TO face
The toughest fight of his career
when he squares off against Chic
Calderwood. British Empire
champion. at Convention Arena
next Friday night dec. l5l.
Hank. with twice the profes.
Slonal experience and. seventh
ranked among the worlds middle
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1961-12-16
"Rookie-of-the Yecr"

Selection Of Billy Williams Of
tine Chicago Cubs, as 1861 Rock
lie Of the Year" in the National
League. serves to remind the
close observer that first year
honors in the senior circuit Of
baseball have gone to a colored
player nine times in the last II
years Bill White. Don New
combe, Sam Jcthroe. Willie Mays,
ice Black and Junior Gillian.
1919 through 1853, Frank Robin
son picking up the prize in 1856,
Orlando Cepada ana Willie Nc
Covey taking over in 1889.
and now Billy Boy.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1961-12-16

:, The ablest strategists
NO u basketball annals VIII
pro ,Ae rival sirategies when
g cs ~" Majors meet the
IN Rens at Olympia stad-
Sp r.iday Dec. 20. in the first
i f,,"'' Basketball League
Y in in a Detroit Arena.
morderful Harlem Globe
ne will meet the washington
" s'I in the first game on this
e."'I twin bill. And that
s Ill' cab Galloway will be the
o. "ad Al c. of a special variety
|',' Srr that will add to the
triment. N, A
L.,ob;no wits in the ABL clas-
.,''ll he Andy Phillip, coach
n" Chicago Majors. and Men
,on boss of the Pittsburgh
poib have enjoyed notable
lsrs in college and pro ball
~ ,,,rning 10 coaching. They
'oaexed as two OF the best In
business. Their. teams are
|, drilled. fast and versatile.
X planned it that way.
|baIip is probably the most
Ihrated player who ever star
far the University OF Illinois.
4 ed the famed "Whiz Kids
|the Biz Ten Crown in the
N fortics. In IL years as a
/ player. he sparkled with
Chicago Stays, the Philadel-
1 warriors. the Fort Wayne
Id the DctrOlU flstohs anu
4 Boston Celtics. He coached
{, Louis Hawks before own
she sapcrstein signed him
I'm the Chicago Majors.
|ohuston was a top court artist
4 Two wears at Ohio State be-
| he signed a pro basketball
Eract After four years pitch.
in the minors, he returned
basketball with an explosive
Y. lie blossomed overnight
4 one Of the all-time greats OF
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1961-12-16
BY Jim A. Butter

Texans took three each. and the
Houston Oilers, Denver Broncos
and Oakland Raiders acquired
two apiece
Conspicuos by IFS absence from
the list Of draftccs was the name
Of Curtic McClnton. the spec
tacular Kansas hallback And al.
though the Jayhawk spccdstcr
has a year Of college eligibility
left. il was regarded as virtually
certain that he would be claimed
by one Of the teams as a "iu-
ture' property, to be signed
next year
OF the 81 selections. nine are
products Of predoninantly color.
ed colleges Two each are from
Florida A and NJ University and
North Carolina College. chami.
pion Of The STAG and CIAA re.
spcctively The other FIVE are
from Maryland state Johnson
{ Smith. Gramblng, Benedict
and Texas Southern University.
The American Basketball Lea
que, in which Johnny McLcndon
heads the Cleveland Pipcrs as
the only colored head coach in
blgtime professional sports is
integrated in the ranks OF It's
officials. too According to Nc
Tendon. the ABL employs
colored referee on the West
Coast. His name is lack White
and says McLcndon, he's a good
official, quite efficient and one
who commands respect"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1961-12-16
Pstons 10 Fece Royals
I'm 4 Crucial Games

established fact in sports,
can't count on the othr
TO help you that's II
re going TO accomplish
'e'nlng YOU must do il alone.
H. oil which explains why the
samemS the Detroit Pts
must play with the Gin
nav Royals during the next
IL weeks rate as critical"
4 Coach Dick McGuire's Motor
y forces.
iNllhough their ultimate goal
ual'y Is to catch and over
4 lne Los Angeles Lakers.
<'en' front runners in the
Soern Division OF the Nation
basketball Association, first
H. must come first. And
'V"S mat means NOV
past Cincinnati into second
IT, P'stons and Royals 50
nave met only once this sea-
WIN Cincinnati the victor
."'esso. l7s-il7. The clubs
n TWO meetings slated this
~ At Cincinnati Thvrsdsv
men At Convention Arena
Icy evening. The following
4, viii bring another neutral
!" y. Louis a December
,''n followins In cineinnsfi.
SOoOoy. least OF all Mcclure,
'c' o.s TIE Pistons to harvest
nnclnnatis expense the way
De'roiters did last seasoI,
'hsy beat the Royals in ii
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1961-12-16

low important Is defense in
National Basketball Associa-
L Important enough that IT
minimizing the number OF
utes played for the most spec
lIar player to don a Detroit
ions uniform in several sea-
lis name: Johnny Egan.
bach Dick MCGUIRE has drawn
criticism from Motor City
for failing to use Egan more,
MCGUIRE has a simple ex-
hation Johns going to be
pally fine player for US once
learns how to defense some
hese smart pros. It's a matter
time
yal teams gear their offens-
patterns to run Egan into a
bitch position that usually
IS him guarding an opponent
Rslng from four TO ten inches
FER Playing defense gets to
a trying experience for a
potter under these unequal cir
Distances.
addition. Mcclure has had
opportunities to spot"
PMS appearances. In the Pts
last Is games, nine of
Pch were added to the win
pmn, the biggest margin of
Fory was nine points and the
Isl defeat was by Is points in
fhlrlwlnd finish by the Gin
PAT Royals. except the 1897
.Ory over the New York Knicks
Convention Arena last Wednes-
night in which Egan lead
ElstonS scorers with 10 points.
Inc win ran Detroit's home
'H record to six wins and
Re losses. And the defeats
4 been extremely closely
z points to Los Angeles. by
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MRS. MYRA HARRISON PEAL
is BURIED SUNDAY

Mrs. Myra Harrison Peal, 72
died Friday at 11:08 am. at the
home in Creswell after an illness
of three years.
She was a native and lifelong
resident Of Washington County,
daughter of the late William H.
and Myra Boyce Hardison and wife
of Walter ID. Peal.
In addition to her husband, she
is survived by two daughters, Mrs.
Frances Hopkins of Creswell and
Mrs. Elizabeth Edwards Of H NJ
derson; two sons James Walter and
William HI. Peal, both of Creswell
and 10 grandchildren and three
great grandchildren.
She was a, member of Christ
Episcopal Church, the Creswell
Woman's Club and the Daughters
of the Confederacy.
Funeral services were conducted
Sunday at $3.50 pm. at Christ
Episcopal Church by the Rev. A. j.
Mackie, rector. Burial was in st.
David's Cemetery.
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TYRRELL NATIVE DIES
IN ELIZABETH CITY

Will Mitchell Barnes, Sc, a re-
tired Civil Service carpenter, died
Monday in AIbemarle Hospital in
Elizabeth City after short illness.
A native Of Tyrrell County, he
lived in Elizabeth City six years.
An elder of Church of Christ, he
was active in church missions.
He was the son of the late Will
liam M. and Mrs. Indiana Bate
man Barnes and the husband of
Mrs. Wilma Mae Norman Barnes.
Surviving are his widow; two
daughters, Mrs. Joan B. Lupton and
Miss Jeanette Barnes of Elizabeth
City; a son, Graham Barnes, minis
ter of West End Church of Christ,
Gretna, Va; two sisters, Mrs. Err
nest Loones of Norfolk and Mrs.
Ivy Spruill of Creswell; six broth
ers, H. P. Barnes, C. L. Barnes,
Earl Barnes, Lloyd Barnes and
Odell Barnes of Creswell and John
g. Barnes of Lansdale, Pa; and
one granchild.
A funeral service was held in
Phillippi Church of Christ, Cres-
well, Wednesday at pm. by the
Rev. George BonDurant, president
of Roanoke Bible College. Burial
was in the church cemetery.
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CREEKS Al CLUB

COLUMBIA. - The Creeks Al
Community Club met recently a,
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Midget, with Eddie Phelps presid.
ing and leading the group in the
pledge to the American Flag ant
the Al pledge.
Frieda Voliva was in charge Of
devotions, and Michael Holadia anG
Noel Swain led the group in sing
ing "Sarasponda" and "Tell Me
Why"
After a short business period
Miss Chase Collins, Tyrrell Coun-
ty assistant home economies agent
and Murray L. Goodwin, assistant
farm agent, talked on the subject
Proper types of lights to use in
reading and sewing"
Miss Loretta Midget, hostess
served refreshments to the follow
ing: Mary Beth Swain, Haywood
Swain, Mary Brickhouse, Council
Bryan, Noel Swain, Freddie
Swain, Shirley Kay Voliva, Michae
Holadia, Freida Voliva, Gordon
Barnes, Carol Spencer, Teresa
Weatherly, Glenn Phelps, Eddie
Phelps, Garland Swain, Lawrence
Swain, Loretta Midget, Miss Chase
Collins, Murray L. Goodwin ant
three visitors, Marcus Bryan, But
Midget and Mrs. Robert Midget
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IDEA DEMONSTRATION
BY VEPCO AGENT

COLUMBIA.-Miss Nancy Broda,
home economist of Vepco, gave a
Christmas idea demonstration
thursday afternoon in the agricul-
ture building to approximately IS
Home Demonstration Club women
and visitors.
She stressed putting the freezer
to work for them by baking and
freezing now. She also suggested
that baked articles now, can be
given as Christmas gifts to special
friends. She explained how these
articles can be wrapped attractive
ly. Miss Broda demonstrated the
use Of the electric fry pan.
Several different ways of wrap
ping gifts was explained by Miss
Broda along with indoor and OUT
door lighting. She suggested the
use o FLOOD lights for outdoroo
use of flood lights for outdoor dec
|orations Many beautiful and simple
center pieces were shown, using
the different kinds of Christmas
lights.
Slides were shown of many and
varied outdoor decorations and the
use of flood lights.
The women were invited to the
tea table by Mrs. Ann E. Daven-
port, Tyrrell County home econom-
les agent, for refreshments of
Christmas cherry punch, raisin
rocks, smoky cheese dip and east
India mix.
Miss Chase Collins, assistant
home economies agent, poured the
punch from a cut glass punch bowl,
surrounded by Christmas lights and
evergreens.
Approximately 65 attended the
same demonstration that was Civ
en- in the agriculture building, We'd
nesday night.
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MRS. EDITH MAE AINSLEY
DIES IN TYRRELL HOME

Mrs. Edith Mae Ainsley, 65, died
Monday afternoon at her home
near Columbia. She was a native
and lifelong resident of Tyrrell
County. She is survived by her
husband, Nathan A. Ainsley; two
daughters, Mrs. Nevada Peal of
Creswell and Mrs. Vira Lee Lyon
of Woodbridge, Va; one sister,
Mrs. Jennie Ainsley of Columbia;
two brothers, Lynwood and Gillian
of Columbia, and five grandchil-
dren. She was member Of the
Creswell Baptist Church, where fu-
neral services We're conducted We'd
nesday at 2 pm. by the Rev. Pur-
nell Gallop, pastor of the Abe
marie Church of Christ. Burial was
in st. David's Cemetery.
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W. J. WHITE SWORN IN

COLUMBIA. - The Democratic
Executive Committee Of Tyrrell
County in a recent meeting unan-
imously selected w. j. White, Sr.
for recommendation to Governor
Terry Sanford for appointment as
Representative of Tyrrell County
to fill the vacancy caused by the
appointment of Representative
VIM. Charles Cohoon as N. C. Pro-
bations Commissioner, who took of
fee in October.
White, one of Tyrrell's leading
businessmen and q leader of the
Democratic Party here, was sworn
in for this position by Secretary
of State Thad Eure Friday morn
ing, Dec. LIST in the chamber of
the House Of Representatives in
Raleigh.
Others of the Tyrrell County Ex-
ecutive Committee are: Mrs. C. E.
Morris, Mrs. Louise A. Hales, Sec
rotary, Floyd Hollis--Alligator; L.
N. Davenport-Sc uppernong; Clar-
ence Davenport Frying Pan; Her
man Cohoon--Gum Neck; Thomas
Cohoon- Kilkenny and Thomas L.
Combs-South Fork.
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CIRCLE CHRISTMAS PARTY

COLUMBIA - The Matte Ma
con Circle of the Columbia Baptist
Church held its Christmas party at
the home of Mrs. w. A. Williams
Monday night.
Reading Of the Nativity" and
the singing of carols comprised the
program led by Mrs. R. M. Everton.
Gifts were placed for drawing.
Cards to be sent to the sick were
signed by members. 81 visits to sick
persons during the month were
reported.
Mrs. Floyd E. Cohoon announced
the missionary meeting will be held
at the Baptist parsonage next week.
The singing of : Oh Little Town Of
Bethlehem" opened the meeting,
and prayers were given by Mrs.
LESSEE Harrell and Miss Rose Bate
man.
Refreshments and decorations
carried out the Christmas theme.
Those attending were Mrs. r. NJ.
Everton, Miss Rose Bateman, Miss
Esta Mae Bodwell, Mrs. E. S.
Brickhouse, Mrs. Howard Brick
house, Mrs. C. d. Cooper, Mrs. Lon
ME Cooper, Mrs. Jerry Davenport,
Mrs. Margaret Grimsley, Mrs. Les
sic Harrell, Mrs. F. l. .Liverman,
Mrs. Martha A. Overton, Mrs. Den
mis- Rhodes, Mrs. Dan Sawyer, Mrs.
w. w. Sawyer, Mrs. Vernon Twee-
dy, Mrs. w. A. Williams, Mrs. T. K.
VERIFY, ST., Mrs. Martha Walker,
Mrs. Floyd E. Cohoon, and Mrs,
Clarence Chaplin.
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TYRRELL JUNIOR FRIENDS

COLUMBIA - The Tyrrell Coun-
ty Junior Friends of the Library
held their December meeting Fri
day night.
"The True Meaning of Christmas
was the program discussion led by
Mrs. w. A. Basnight. Carols were
sung, and refreshments of cake, di-
vinity fudge, cookies and soft
drinks were served in a setting Of
Christmas arrangements, which
were made by the members.
Attending were Viola Johnson,
Pat Sawyer, Marsha Brickhouse,
Donna David, Dru Davenport, Dot
It's Simmons, Eddie Spencer, Lea
mon Cooper, Katherine Withers,
Mrs. Basnight and Mrs. Ruth Rey-
nolds, Librarian.
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TOWN BOARD TURNS
ON CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

COLUMBIA ~ The Town Board
of Aldermen signed the agreement
with the v. E. P. Co. for Christmas
lights, and ordered them turned on
Friday night, Dec. 8.
A letter from the League of
Municipalities giving N. C. General
Statute of procedure to clear up
an error made some 80 years ago
when the then board decided an
abandoned street in the new Town
area to C. B. Cooper and other
adjoining property owners was
read. The error came to light when
an heir C. d. Cooper found the
deed not valid when he tried to
build home on a lot which is part
of this abandoned street. The board
voted to proceed with the recon-
mendation set out by the League OF
Municipalities to clear up the diff
culties caused by this discrepancy.
The Mayor was delegated to con-
tact two persons for appointment
not connected with the town affairs
nor with the Volunteer Firemen to
serve on 5-man committee for the
benefit of the Fireman's Relief In
surance fund.
The need for several traffic signs
and additional street lights were
discussed, but no action taken.
Taxes on personal property of
Orville Howett picked up through
error while he was living beyond
the town limits were allowed.
J. l.. Poston was ordered to
place $1,000 from General Fund on
interest in the bank. sPoston report
ed one note of $1,000 due Dec. 9th.
All members were present: Mayor
H. T. Davenport; Lloyd Davenport,
Ernest S. Brickhouse, Borden Nc
Clees, Wiley P. Armstrong and
Shelton Ludford. Mrs. Louise A.
Hales, Clerk and Julian L. Poston,
Tax Collector met with the board.
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COLUMBIA - The iron safe of
a local store was rifled of SIPS in
coins, Saturday, Dec. End, while the
store was open for business.
The owner and manager Of
Whites sc to S. store of Main
Street had received two cigar boxes
of change from the bank about 10
am. for use in transaction of the
days business. It was missed about
3 pm. Both boxes had been taken.
w. J. White ST.. said in the IS
years he had been doing business
here, it had been customary to keep
the safe unlocked during the day
and this was the first time there
had been any bad results. No clues
have as yet been released as to
who is under suspicion.