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38 LANCASTER, NEW ERA- TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1975 '4t tk Redevelopers Act to Speed Bhar Repairs Withhold New Sales Agreements With Howard Firm if-' B4 vV J' f' Biechler Stabbing More Police Added to Murder Case The investigation into the Dec. 5 murder of Mrs. Lindy Sue Biechler will be "stepped up as a result of a special conference yesterday between police with District Attorney D. Richard Eck-man. Eckman called the meeting with Manor Township and Lancaster state police involved in the investigation to find out "where police are in the case.

As an outcome of that meeting, Eckman said today, we are stepping up all phases of the investigation." Eckman declined todefine just how "all phases" of the probe will be stepped up, except to say that state police have agreed to assign additional personnel to the investigation. Eckman declined to say just where police are in the case. However, police have indicated they are not near an arrest. ''Wife A $V' .4. JUSHMS Ntw Era Photo by Cono J.

Puskir Kline Says He Won't Seek Senate Seat But Claims Enough Support to Win Demo Nomination HARRISBURG (AP)-Lt. Gov. Ernest P. Kline said today that he has enough support to win the U.S. Senate Democratic nomination next year but will not run.

There's a job to do in Pennsylvania, and I want to keep working at that," Kline said. "I'd rather be lieutenant governor than run for the U.S. Senate in 1976." RUN IN 1978 But the 46-year-old Kline refused to tie his decision in with a bid for the gubernatorial nomination in 1978. "I really don't think that much about 1978. But thats a possibility" Kline said he made the announcement because of others interested in the Senate race.

There area lot of people who are waiting for me to make up my mind," Kline said. He said he telephoned some of those people before making he announcement. SHAPP OBSTACLE Kline had been considered a strong possibility for the race, although Gov. Shapp put an obstacle in his way by running for the Democratic presidential nomination. The lieutenant governors announcement leaves Pittsburgh Mayor Peter Flaherty as the top contender, although the mayor hasnt announced his intentions.

He lost to U.S. Sen. Richard Schweiker in the 1974 Senate race, after winning a tough primary battle against consumer advocate Herbert Denenberg. DEMO CONTENDER The only announced Democratic contender is State Sen. Jeanette Reibman, D-Northampton.

But others interested in the nomination include Congressman William Green of Philadelphia and state Rep. K. Leroy Irvisof Pittsburgh. On the Republican side, where U.S. Sen.

Hugh Scott is retiring, there are four announced candidates: U. S. Rep. H. John Heinz III of Allegheny County; the former district attorney of Philadelphia, Arlen Specter; former Philadelphia Evening Bulletin editor George Packard and former State Rep.

Francis Worley of Adams A Handy Balancing Act If two heads are better than one, than four arms are definitely better than two. The four arms are helping two boys keep their balance on some railroad tracks at Grasshopper Level outside of Strasburg. In front is Mike Stottlemyer, 11, and behind (the hidden member of the balancing team) Larry Hershey, 9. Apts, for Elderly Plans Submitted $5.2 Million U.S. Funds Asked For 14-Story N.

Prince Complex Gring Tells GOP He'll Step Down Legislator Has Served District For Five Terms State Rep. Harry H. Gring has formally advised the Republican committee people in his 99th Legislative District that he is stepping down after five terms. The Reinholds legislator has mailed them letters in which he has written, after much soul-searching with my wife, and for personal reasons, he will not seek re-election next year. He noted that a legislator, "one year after his election, must again start deciding whether he will seek re-election.

Gring, who is 56, was first elected to the state House in 1966. Before that, he was county register of wills from 1960 to 1964. Ntw Era Photos by Gant J. Puskar Bhar Builders was notified Monday it can buy no new properties for rehabilitation from the city until the firm completes repairs to homes it already has renovated and sold. Lancaster Redevelopment Authority board members issued the notice to Eugene Howard, Bhar president, in a resolution approved yesterday afternoon.

Howard, the citys major rehabilitation contractor, was criticised last June by some homeowners who charged the builder with "shoddy workmanship. 'WITHIN 3 WEEKS' In a report issued last May, a committee of the local chapter of the NAACP, which was one of several groups that investigated the charges, stated it was expected the repairs would be completed "within three weeks. Yesterday, the resolution approved by the renewal authority stated in full: "According to the latest report, a total of 21 properties of 45 properties sold by Bhar Builders still have items of repair to be accomplished. "The housing committee has expressed concern over the lack of progress in completing repairs over the last few months. It is the committees understanding that a final repair schedule has been prepared by Bhar Builders and accepted by the authority staff.

END OF JANUARY "It (the schedule) indicated that all repairs listed on the original complaint will be completed by the end of anuary, 1976. It is the recommendation of the housing committee that the board accept the repairs schedule and indicated to Bhar Builders that no additional houses will be approved for sale to Bhar Builders unless the Bhar schedule is complied with What the resolution means, said Charles Patterson, authority executive director, is that Howard must complete repairs on two houses a week to be in compliance with his schedule. Furthermore, said Patterson, the authority wont enter into any more sales agreements for homes with Howard until the commitment is met. Howard could not be reached for comment at his office this morning. He attended yesterdays redevelopment authority meeting, but left after the resolution was read.

The Rev. David L. Gockley, chairman of the authority board, today concurred in Pattersons statement. We didnt say we wouldnt sell Mr. Howard anymore homes.

We said we wouldnt enter into any future agreements to sell him homes if he doesnt meet the schedule, Patterson added. 1 "If he isnt on this schedule, then he can forget about asking for them. Howard currently has an agreement (approved earlier) to buy eight homes, but hasnt picked up titles to all of them. At the authoritys meeting last month, Howard asked for a guarantee in writing that the authority would sell him 50 homes through next year. He said he needed that volume to survive economically.

The resolution issued yesterday apparently was the answer to Howard's request. Howard was brought to Lan- See DEVELOPERS Page 30 hero in sufficient supply. Two youngsters (bottom) work out with a popular air hockey game. The Six Million Dollar Man doll is the hottest item on the toy market this Christmas (top photo) and many stores have had difficulty keeping the Bionic 6 Million Dollar Man a 'Hot' Item Toy Outlook: Prices Availability Erratic He owns and operates a concern in Reinholds. In Harrisburg, he is a member of the House Finance Committee, formerly Ways and Means, and of Local Government and Professional Licensure Plans for a 14-story, 208-unit apartment complex in downtown Lancaster, designed specifically for the elderly and handicapped, have been completed and submitted to the federal government, sponsors of the project announced today.

The apartments are proposed for the east side of the third block of N. Prince Street, between Walnut and Lemon streets, where now stand the abandoned warehouses of the Penn Central railroad. This morning Charles Saliga, newly installed president of Jaycee-HDC and James H. Brown, executive director of the Housing Development Corporation of Lancaster County, said they had asked for over $5.2 million in federal funds to finance the project. ALSO ASKS Their request also asks for a 40-year permanent subsidy that would pay 75 to 85 per cent of the fair market rents for the residents living in the complex.

Jaycee-HDC Inc. is a non-profit partnership of the Lancaster Jaycees and the Housing Development Corporation specifically formed for this project. The HDC provides administrative expertise for construction and management of the project. The Jaycees will provide social services for the residents of the complex, if and when it is opened. $5.2 MILLION The application of the two local groups asks $5.2 million initially from the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

About $4 million of that will be applied directly to construction of the highrise. The remainder will go for site preparation, legal and design fees, and office furnishings. In addition, Jaycee-HDC is asked that the federal govern- ment provide a guaranteed rent subsidy for residents of the complex. The corporation expects to rent 20 per cent of its apartments to persons who do not require a rent subsidy, 60 per cent to those who require a 75 per cent subsidy (moderate income) and 20 per cent to those who need a 85 per cent subsidy (low income). Under existing law, the government will hold reserves that exceed those subsidies but will release only those monies necessary to actually supplement the financial needs of the elderly and handicapped living in the complex.

SUPPLEMENT RENTS Essentially, Brown said today, HUD will back the construction See APTS. Page 30 The New Era reported last week that Gring had made a decision not to seek re-election, but Gring at that time refused to comment on the report. By PETEMEKEEL Ntw Era Staff Writtr Betsy was 7 years old. Her red sweater was wrinkled, her mouth smeared with candy bar chocolate. She was pattering down a toy store aisle gazing at the rows upon rows of dolls.

Betsys harried mother wasnt far behind. She called her daughters name: Betsy, havent you had enough looking around for today? Without looking away from the Baby-That-a-Ways, Rub a Dub-Dollies and Baby Yawnies that covered store shelves Betsy replied, the rest of her candy bar plopped onto her sweater: But iMommy, we havent found the -Six Million Dollar Man, yet! HE'S THE ONE Betsy might have been looking 'through the wrong group of dolls for her hero, but she was doing something a lot of children have been doing this Christmas looking for the Six Million Dollar Man. Reports nationally have indicated that there is a shortage of "Six Million Dollar Man dolls this year, and a spot survey of toy departments and shops in Lancaster County indicates the big sellers. Evidently the kids like fancy toys best, but simple things like building blocks stay popular longer in a household. What about prices for the big-time toys locally? Thats a tough Christmas nut to crack, it turns out.

i The reason: the most popular toys are running out fast. Also, with the plethora of mini-sales on toys this time of year, prices fluctuate daily. Besides that, the stores have varying brands of the same type of toy, making comparisons meaningless, if not impossible. i This much can be said, however. The wise parent must shop around.

Savings are there for the grabbing if one compares prices, pays attention to advertised sales and is keenly aware of the dips and climbs on pricetags. In other words, the toy you See TOY Page 30 Manslaughter Bailey Found Guilty of 'Shooting Girl 40-year same situation holds here. But for the stores that still do have the doll depicting the popular television character, sales are soaring on the Bionic super-star of good-deed doers. OTHER FAVORITES Although the Six Million Dollar Man items seem to be pacing the pack (they include all sorts of equipment and a game), other toys are tough to keep in stock for storeowners this big-, buying season, too: Tree houses of various kinds are big. Even though the Kener product seems to be the most popular in local shops and the most difficult to keep in supply, the Weebles Tree House is selling well also, local merchants say.

Another big item is air hockey, with Brunswick apparently producing the king of the air hockey games. And then there are dolls. "Rub-a-Dub-Dolly and Baby-That-a Way are out in front. As always there are dolls that do everything but stand on their heads. Theres a rumor in the toy industry that theyre working on that one, too.

Anything remotely related to daredevil Evel Kneivel sells like wildfire, store salesmen report. All of the Fisher-Price toys are extremely popular. One saleswoman pointed out: Not too many of their toys are brought back broken. They are very well made and worth the money. They include various pull-toys and musical items.

They may be a bit more expensive than other toys, but apparently their longevity makes them worth the cash. Building blocks and bricks, in particular Lego products, are ERNEST P. KLINE In his announcement at a news conference, Kline said, The presidential candidacy of the governor is a major factor. Months ago, both the governor and I said that it would be unwise for both of us to run for national office at the same time. It is clear that Gov.

Shapp will enter the Spring primaries in several states. A final conclusion on the success of his efforts is far beyond the time limits of my filing for the U. S. Senate. HARRY H.

GRING Blamed on Urban Crime Wave Guard Dogs Creating Health Hazard WILMINGTON, DEI. (AP) -John H. Bailey was convicted of manslaughter today in the shooting of a 13-year-old black girl after she allegedly stole peaches from a tree in Baileys back yard. Bailey, 24, who is white, was found guilty by a Superior Court jury of seven men and five women who got the case Monday afternoon. He denied shooting Sheila Farrell who died 13 days after being struck by a bullet last Aug.

COULD FIND Judge Vincent A. Bifferato told the jury it could find Bailey guilty of first degree murder with the mandatory sentence death by hanging; second degree murder which provides a life sentence; manslaughter which carries a maximum 30 years in jail, or innocent. Baileys lawyer, Morton R. Kimmel. his defense charged that the prosecution's star witness, Willie Johnson, 19, had shot Sheila accidentally while trying to shoot at Bailey who was chasing the girl.

The incident provoked several days of racial outbursts in the city would not be tolerated from any other mammalian source, Beck said. There is evidence that the nation's dog population is leveling off at about 33 million, or one for every 5.9 persons, he said, but man's bestfriend in 38 per cent of U.S. households is increasingly becoming larger, hungrier and more ferocious. WARNING, PROTECTION This trend may be motivated by the public's awareness of urban crime and the hope that larger dogs will warn and protect their owners." Beck said. The attendant problems of big dogs, he believes, contributed to the fact that more than 60 per cent of the nation's mayors rank "dogs and animal control problems" as the complaint they heard most often from citizens.

Beck said about 500 dog bites are reported annually for every 100,000 persons. WASHINGTON (AP) -America's urban crime wave is creating a new public health crisis as more and more city dwellers acquire big guard dogs to protect their homes and families, says New York Citys canine expert. Dr. Alan M. Beck, director of the city's Bureau of Animal Affairs.

says the larger breeds inflict more severe bites, consume more food that could go to human populations, spread dis-L ease and aggravate the urban 5 waste problem. 500,000 IN NYC The estimated 500,000 dogs in York City alone dump about 187 tons of droppings daily onto the streets and sidewalks and into the sewer system, he writes in the December issue of I the American Journal of Public I Health. I Such fecal contamination is a I public health problem that City Building Inspector Named Robert G. McAlamey, a York resident and registered architect, has been named the citys chief building inspector, Mayor Richard M. Scott announced today.

McAlamey succeeds Wayne T. Bell who recently retired from the post after 15 years with the city. The York architect was formerly associated with Property Development of Sevema Park. Md. McAlamey is a registered architect in both Maryland and Georgia.

He is a veteran of World War serving in the United States Air Force. AP Wirephoto A dog reluctantly learns to use a new flush toilet for dogs, one of 80 planned to help clean the streets of Paris. 4.