The Jackson Sun from Jackson, Tennessee • 3

THE JACKSON SUN, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1965 Sheriff Sponsored Modern Enforcement Methods Man In Sheriff Lowell Thomas, in his The sheriff has installed a average of 175 persons, and Johnson Is Given Medical Exams: rln Good Shape' JOHNSON CITY, Tex. (AP) President Johnson got an in-good-shape medical report Sat complete identification system each month transporting eight of all persons arrested for a prisoners and seven mental pa- 14 Medical Schools On Planning Boards CHICAGO (AP) The American Medical Association's council on education says 14 new medical schools are on the planning boards for the next five (Continued from Page 1) to douse the flames. sixth year as Madison County's chief law enforcement officer, can justifiably point with pride to accomplishments in his three correctly it eliminates confusion in the courts and wasting time for lawyers, judges and jurors." Thomas said his successor will have many problems "with the world situation as it is today and the increasing crime rate," and noted that law en terms. An oil products distributor and years, ihe new schools will former University of Tennessee urday following a head-to-toe raise to 101 the number of med football player, Thomas was elected sheriff in 1960 and was examination. Johnson's convalescence from his Oct.

8 gall bladder-kidney ical schools operating in this country. renamed without opposition in stone surgery is "coming along 1962 and 1964. State law prohibits a sheriff from holding of Jackson police chief and a vet Police said Bibee, recently separated from his wife, stood on a parking lot and threatened to douse himself with a gallon of gasoline purchased from a nearby garage. "Go ahead," shouted the onlookers. "Set it afire!" Bibee upended the can of gasoline, officers said, soaked himself and touched a match to his clothing.

Officers said part of the crowd gasped, the rest cheered as two unidentified men rushed up with fire extinguishers. Officers charged Bibee with crime and maintains records of all complaints received by his office. The identification system includes fingerprints and photographs along with a record of previous arrests and convictions. At least twice yearly, training courses sponsored by the Federal Bureau of Investigation are held for Thomas and his field deputies. These sessions cover all phases of law enforcement.

Three deputies and Sheriff Thomas have completed a course in jail management sponsored by the U. S. Department of Justice. During his administration he instituted a fice more than three consecutive forcement agencies must increase their forces and keep abreast with modern law enforcement techniques. "I hope that the next sheriff will continue to improve the efficiency of the department and make it the most outstanding and respected law enforcement eran of some 34 years law enforcement; Sgts.

E. E. Haney and Arthur Mainord, field terms. tients to state institutions. Thomas and his deputies have located and destroyed 118 moonshine stills, dumping 24,300 gallons of mash and 250 gallons of whisky.

These raids have resulted in the arrest of 37 persons and the seizure of three automobiles. He rates the end of the fee system and the institution of a records system as the two top accomplishments during his tenure. Court officials and attorneys have praised Thomas for improvements in the handling of warrants. Recognizing the importance of this function of his office, the sheriff noted, "When the warrants are handled promptly and Introducing modern police deputies James Richardson. L.

Crowe, Marvin Wood and A. C. Pollard, jailer Harold Allen and desk clerks W. M. methods and systems in the sheriff's department, Thomas successfully campaigned for a LOWELL THOMAS legislative act ending the anti well," Dr.

George G. Burkley reported. After talking with Burkley, assistant press secretary Joseph Laitin told newsmen the President's earlier back pains have not entirely disappeared, and there still is some soreness around the incision. "He found nothing other than normal healing," Laitin said. Dr.

Burkley described the situation to me as a normal recovery picture. Sometimes he gets a twinge of distress when he turns Tomlin and Fleetwood Pratt. quated fee system in his office. Working as part-time deputies agency in the state." Praising the work of his deputies, who maintain the office and patrol Madison County's 561 square miles of territory, Thomas observed, "I don't believe there is a more dedi- Deputies were placed on salaries and the department's in disorderly conduct. cated and loyal group in the country.

They are always trying to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities." His staff includes Chief Deputy Robert Mainord, former are Virgil Collins, Irby Thomas and John Douglass along with daily jail inspection report come no longer depended upon which reflects the condition of Ethiopia has never had a na the number of arrests and con courtroom deputies L. O. Black-mon and Mrs. E. E.

Haney. tional census. the jail and its facilities and the victions. condition of the prisoners. Religious services are con Civil papers, which account ducted each Sunday morning for 75 per cent of the department's work, are served with and evening in the jail OPEN MONDAY AND FRI.

9 TILL 9 Thomas deputized the first Madison County patrolwoman in 1964 when he appointed Mrs J. T. Elder to handle traffic J(PCraDft(ffU7D problems in the vicinity of West over School. He said he would add other patrolwomen when re ALWAYS FIRST QUALITY quested by other communities COMPARE PENNEY'S HOME FASHIONS Penney's knows that no place is as important as your home. From all over the world we gather inspiration for everything to make your home beautiful.

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There is no unsolved murder on the books here, and only a few burglaries of any consequence have not been cleared by arrest. In most instances, officers have learned the suspect's identity and are seeking a professional criminal whose operations are widespread. Sheriff Thomas's uniformed deputies are properly identified with shirt and cap badges and can readily be recognized as law enforcement officers- He demands clean uniforms and personal neatness which he says reflect pride in their law enforcement job. At the recent opening of the Sears Store at Old Hickory Mall, tained by the department. The radio operator in the sheriff's office gives a time check every 30 minutes, securing at that the wrong way.

And he still has some trouble getting up and down. Dr. Burkley is satisfied the way things are going." Johnson's weight was described as under 200 pounds. Laitin said Burkley is satisfied with it. Before his illness, Johnson weighed about 220.

While Burkley gives his famous patient a once-over every day, this is the first report of a thorough physical examination since Johnson came to his ranch near here three weeks ago to recuperate. Laitin said Johnson received on Saturday "a nice wire" from former President and Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower. It was in response to a get-well message from the Johnsons to the five-star general.

School Budget Okayed BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) State University trustees have approved a budget for 1966-67. The trustees allocated $244.6 million for operations and $162 million for capital time a report on the patrol car's location When both deputies leave the patrol car at the same time, they are required to notify the radio operator where they can be reached, Thomas explained. "This system keeps me con tact with my deputies every minute they are on duty. visiting officials of the firm In the more than five years complimented the appearance he has been sheriff, his office has averaged answering 120 of the deputies and patrol cars and told Thomas this reflected calls per month, serving 420 civil warrants and 40 criminal warrants, arresting a monthly the efficiency of his LB Given Support By Tennesseans By GORDON BROWN WASHINGTON (AP) Presi dent Johnson received fairly strong support from the Tennes see congressional delegations, as a whole, for his major legis tion; depressed area aid; highway beautification; higher education assistance; establishment of a Department of Housing and Urban Affairs; rent subsidies; home rule for the District of Columbia.

Voting solidly with the president in all 18 instances were Sen. Ross Bass and Reps. Richard Fulton and George Grider, Democrats. Rep. William R.

An lative proposals including Great Society projects in the TlheinnraeiD nIoLnnie Duncan, four for, 14 against. Rep. Robert Everett, 12 for and six against. Rep. Joe Evins, 15 for, two against and once not recorded.

Fulton, 18 for and none against. Grider, 18 for and none against. Rep. Tom Murray, seven for and 11 against. Quillen, four for and 11 against.

While Brock, Duncan and derson, a Democrat, supported the administration program in WARM IN WINTER, COOL SUMMER! Quillen opposed the voting session of Congress recently ended. While the support varied considerably among the individual senators and representatives and most consistent from the Democrats, the President garnered about twice as many votes from the Tennesseans on key proposals as he lost. The record shows that on House and Senate roll calls on 18 major administration proposals, the Tennesseans had an opportunity to cast 198 votes. Of these, 130 were cast with the administration and 64 against. rights bill when it passed the house initially, they did vote for the compromise bill worked out by a Senate-House conference committee.

In only one instance was the Tennessee delegation unanimous There was no record of position all except one mstance the highway beautification bill. Republican House members, as might be expected, gave the President small support although all three of the GOP members found a few occasions to go along. Rep. William R. Brock was with the President on three occasions, Rep.

John Duncan on four and Rep. James Quillen on four. By individuals, the voting record for and against the president's proposals went like this: Sen. Gore, 14 for, two against and two positions not recorded. Bass, 18 for, none against.

Anderson, 17 for, one against. Brock, three for, 14 against, not recorded on one. on a proposal. This came when all 11 voted for the bill to reduce excise taxes. Except for Quillen, all voted for or were on record for the bill to aid higher education, and, except for Brock, all voted for the Appalachia bill.

The two Democratic House freshmen from Tennessee Anderson and Grider supported the President, as a team, on 35 votes out of 36. The lone exception was Anderson's vote against the highway beautification bill. in four instances. The proposals were these: Medicare-social security; voting rights; elementary school aid; repeal of Section 14b of the labor act; reduction of excise taxes; economic development of Appalachia; foreign aid authorization; foreign aid appropriations; housing legislation; immigration law changes; the anti-poverty program; farm legisla iifKM) (in iks on Ala STYLED FOR Penney's Famous Fashionaire Year-Round Thermal Blanket! Sleep warm sleep cool sleep lightly covered with the blanket ONLY 6 SHOPPING DAYS LEFT ALL MERCHANDISE REGROUPED REPRICED We postively must close our doors on Nor. 20th.

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