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Show Survivors, Other Dead Sought in Guyana Jungle Some 600 Members Disappear GEORGETOWN Guyana UPI -Steven Jones 19 said today he believed his father the Rev Jim Jones had tricked the fanatical members of his Peoples Temple cult into mass suicide by telling them it was only a drill" when he offered them a mixture of Kool-Aid laced with d grape-flavore- cyanide Guyanese police and army troops said they had found the bodies of 409 men women and children sprawled through the Jonestown jungle commune where they had died alongside each other in a scene straight out of hell Even their pet cats and dogs were dead Police said they had found 36 survivors in the surrounding jungle and in Georgetown as well as Jonestown and that they were still searching for some 600 members who disappeared into the bush It was not known whether they were dead or alive. basketball Steve, a lanky, clean-cu- t e player, said his father, a city housing official in San Francisco, had not been well lately and had been taking drugs that had turned him into a paranoic. He said he did not know what kind of drugs his father was taking. "I hated him," Steven told newsmen in Georgetwon. "He became a Fascist .... he destroyed everything that we lived and worked for He has discredited IDE muements I II Comics Editorial Obituaries 17 4 Society Sports Stocks 13-1- 4 6- - 10 PROVO. UTAH. TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 21, 1978 106TH YEAR. NO, 97 Inflation Up WASHINGTON during the - Inflation quarter was n 1 1.200-gallo- n n CENTS ported today The worst news contained the in Commerce Department's revised report on third quarter economic developments was word that after-tacorporate profits rose just 12 percent compared with an 18 percent jump during the second quarter The department said inflation during the third quarter, as measured bv the x MB The Economy At a Glance guardsmen early today at Warner Robbins, Ga., after the body was returned to Georgia, year According to the department, the total Gross National Product in current dollars stood at $2 14 trillion, an in-- ( Continued on Page 2) 1 the government was releasing its economic indicators. Brookings Institution economist Arthur Okun was As By United Press International New York: Word from Federal Reserve Chairman G. William Miller that he foresees no recession fired up the New York Stock Market, sending the Dow Jones Industrial average soaring to 805.61. for a gain of 7.88 points. Tokyo The dollar suffered its first setback in six days in Tokyo, closing at 194.75 yen. down sharply in brisk trading from 196.65 at Monday's close. Washington: The White House announced plans for spending reforms designed to save taxpayers $94 million a year, but President Carter stuck with plans to increase Pentagon spending by 3 percent in a bid to beef up NATO. THE CASKET CONTAINING the body of NBC correspondent Don Harris Is carried from an Air Force jet by Air Force honor telling reporters that President Carter is going t get the recession next year Okun and several other private economists have forecast that the na tion is headed for a recession in 1979 because of unchecked inflation Carter and Federal Reserve Board Chairman G William Miller dispute 7 By PATRICK CHRISTIAN Santa H. Ciaus (The H. stands for Ho, Dallas: Robert Russell, deputy Ho, Ho), who arrived this year for the director of the President's Council on season at the University Mall last Wage and Price Stability, on a Saturday, is scheduled for several nationwide briefing tour on voluntary return engagements this Friday. With Christmas Eve 33 days away, wage-pric- e guidelines, said if President Carter's program does not dampen in- several cities are planning various activities to celebrate the season which flation, the country will face a Harris's native state. Harris was one of the five killed in an airport ambush near Georgetown, Their bodies, including that of Rep. Leo Ryan, were being returned home today. (UPI Telephoto) Guyana. d recession. officially begins the day after Hartford, Conn Barry Bosworth, Thanksgiving. Provo already has its Christmas director of the federal Council on Wage and Price Stability, said efforts to fight decorations installed. Friday at 6 p.m. inflation will not be popular, but that a special Christmas program will federal wage-pric- e controls will not be feature the official turning on of these : Victims From Guyana Ambush Return Home - SAN FRANCISCO (UPI) An Air Force plane today carried home the and body of Rep. Leo J. Ryan, others slain in a Guyanese airport ambush by fanatical cult members. necessary et Greg Robinson and NBC cameraman Bob Brown, slain with Ryan in the Saturday attack by members of the People's THE REV. JIM JONES, shown here when he was interviewed at Jonestown before the Guyana airport ambush, was found shot in the right temple at the sight of the mass suicides and murders at Jonestown. It was not known if his death was murder or suicide. (UPI Telephoto) because the onus of Christmas decorations. The Friday night event will feature a will be enough to make businesses hold their prices program and a live Nativity scene. This down. program was organized by Georgia Faux, the director of the woman's division of the Provo Chamber of Commerce. Friday morning at 9:30 o'clock Santa will be the featured attraction of the Provo Christmas parade sponsored by the merchants committee of the Provo Chamber. The parade will begin at 400 North WASHINGTON (UPI) Those plan- University and go south. At Center ning to travel over the long Thanksgiv- Street it will turn west, and end at the ing Day weekend will have to pay about 4 cents per gallon more for gasoline than a year ago, the American Automobile Association said Tuesday. An AAA survey also showed that gasoline prices have increased by almost a penny a gallon since Labor Day. The organization said that is in contrast to other years when prices either leveled off or dipped after the peak summer By HELEN THOMAS UPI White House Reporter travel season. AAA said that over the Thanksgiving WASHINGTON (UPI) Despite Day holiday, motorists can expect to austerity goals for the next federal pay an average of 66.3 cents per gallon budget, President Carter is sticking to for regular grade gasoline, up 3.2 cents plans to increase Pentagon spending by from a year ago; 72.4 cents for 3 percent. Press secretary Jody Powell also premium, up 4.1 cents; and 70.4 cents for unleaded fuel, up 3.9 cents. AAA says, contrary to reports, budget direcsaid the price of diesel fuel has in- tor James Mclntyre has given no increased 2.2 cents, to an average of 59.6 dication of opposing the president on cents per gallon. the defense budget hike The group's fuel gauge survey, based The military boost is designed to on a spot check of prices at more than keep Carter's commitment to beef up 3,500 service stations along major NATO. Powell told reporters the presitravel routes, is conducted prior to ma- dent felt the U.S. policy toward NATO jor holiday weekends throughout the is "on a trend he did not consider year. AAA reported gasoline prices healthy, and was on an overall highest in the far west region of the downward trend." The chief executive, who plans a big country and lowest in the southeast. "inflation-causer- " The Air Force jet landed early today at Robins Air Force base in Georgia to deliver the body of NBC reporter Don Harris. An Air Force spokesman said Harris' body was taken from the plane to an ambulance and driven to a funeral home in Vidalia, Ga., where the newsman's family lives. then The spokesman said the flew on to San Francisco. Closed-caskservices for Ryan, 53, who represented a congressional district on the San Francisco Peninsula, were scheduled for Wednesday (11 a.m. PST) at the All Souls Catholic Church in South San Francisco. He will be buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery. The plane also was to deliver to Los Angeles the bodies of San Francisco Temple. A large congressional delegation was expected to attend the memorial services for Ryan. The congressman, who often personally investigated controversial issues, made his last trip to investigate reports of beatings and other mistreatment at a Guyanese religious settlement by Jim Jones, a former San Francisco city official. He survived a knife attack during a visit to the jungle settlement, only to be gunned down by Temple members as he tried to leave a nearby airstrip Expect Higher Price on Gas - - Israel OK's Treaty Draft, But Not Timing 15-- 2 six-ho- quiring Carter. intervention by President Minister In Cairo, President Anwar Sadat and his top aides today agreed on unspecified "future steps" in peace treaty negotiations with Israel. The Egyptian meeting occurred before the Israeli Cabinet rejected the treaty proposals and Premier Mustafa Khalil refused to say what the steps would be. Sources said the steps agreed to apparently covered Cairo's moves in the face of either a rejection of acceptance of the U.S. drafted proposals. "The latest proposals of the government of Egypt are inconsistent with the Camp David agreements and unacceptable to Israel," Israeli Prime They claim the economy will slow down next year, but not enough to plunge into a recession "It's a tragedy of the political situation that the only way to stop inflation is to put people out of work, stop building houses, and stop production." Okun said The Commerce Department noted the 7.1 percent increase in its inflation measurement was considerably below the 11 percent second quarter hike due to "a much smaller increase in food prices." City Center. Among the other entrants are bands from Provo and Timpview High Schools, and marching groups. The U.S. Army will provide a color guard. The parade chairman is Rus Firmage. At the end of the parade, Santa will be at the Village on Center (the old Kress Building) located at 100 West Center, to tain with children and give out goodies to the children provided by the downtown merchants. Orem is not having a parade this year, but is having a Christmas decorating contest. Connie Barker, from the Orem Chamber of Commerce said there are two divisions residential and commercial. In both these divisions awards will be given for the most beautiful, the most unusual and the best theme. Prizes are being donated by the Orem merchants. Orem residents are being asked to enter the contest by mailing their address and names to the City. Mrs. Barker said the deocrations at the City Center will be up by Friday for residents to see. In American Fork at 10 a.m. a parade (Continued on Page 2) Carter Sticking to Plan To Up Pentagon Budget Talks Again Deadlocked Israel today JERUSALEM (UPI) approved a U.S. drafted peace treaty with Fgypt but rejected as "unacceptable a timetable for Palestinian autonomy, leaving the talks deadlocked and possibly in need of a second summit meeting. at the The Israeli Cabinet voted session to approve a end of a U.S. draft treaty drawn up a month ago that ties it to an overall Middle East peace settlement. The Cabinet had earlier rejected the pact. But the approval today did not meet Egypt's demand for a specific timetable for Palestinian autonomy on the occupied West Bank and the Gaza Strip, leaving the talks that began Oct. 12 still stymied and perhaps again re the predictions Provo Yule Program, Parade Friday; Other Cities Plan Activities six-ho- survivors. Other units making the trip included command and control a nine-magroup under the direction of Lt. Col. Alfred Keyes of the 46th Support Group, a graves registration unit, a clearing platoon to classify injuries and a group of mechanics to keep the equipment running properly. Among the equipment prepared for the trip was 80 beds, five 2'2 ton trucks, two jeeps and trailers, a Vz ton truck and trailer, two generator units each with four generators, mess equipment, portable lights, four tankers, two water purification units, a five-towrecker, several pickup trucks and other gear. 25 implicit price deflator, inpercent, a notch higher than the 7 percent gain original ly reported last month The implicit price deflator measures inflation on an economy-widbasis while the Labor Department's monthly Consumer Price Index tracks only prices paid bv consumers at retail outlets The Commerce Department also said the Teal'' Gross National Product -the total output of goods and services increased 3 4 adjusted for inflation percent during the third quarter, unchanged from the orginal estimate made last month The 3 4 percent increase was considerably below the second quarter's 8 7 percent growth rate, but was consistent with the administration's prediction that the economy would grow at about a 3 75 percent annual rate this ed creased remained on target with administration projections, the government re- 10 U.S. Jets 1 I slightly higher than previously believed, but economic growth Examiner photographer Air Force jet transports with Army medical and support gear leave tonight for Guyana, scene of a mass suicide by a religious sect. Lt Brian Hoey, a spokesman at nearby Pope Air Force Base, said the 10 planes are coming from other bases and Pope will be used as a staging area. The planes are scheduled to leave late tonight for the flight to Panama. It is a four-hoflight from Panama to Georgetown, Guyana. Upon reaching Georgetown, the men and equipment will be transferred to helicopters to fly to Jonestown. Scheduled to make the trip was a unit of the 498th Medical Support Company, doctors and medics to treat (UPI r fact-findi- Will Depart For Guyana FORT BRAGG, N.C. (UP1) - Ten loaded - PRICE Economy's Growth 'On Target' socialism." Steve Jones said his father's followers had most likely been tricked into suicide thinking it was a "drill." He confirmed reports of "white night" suicide drills in which simulated poison was drunk by the sect members as proof of loyalty and bravery. A U.S. team aided by Guyanese authorities and some survivors were trying today to identify the victims. They said all of the victims were Americans from California with the exception of seven Guyanese adopted children Most of them took poison in the suicide rite. A few were shot dead by fanatics at the Jonestown commune, 150 miles northwest of Georgetown. The cult leader was found shot in the right temple but it was not clear whether his death was murder or A pool report from Port Kaltuma, a few miles from the camp, quoted survivor Odell Rhodes as saying the suicide rite began with the babies and that others drank the deadly potion served by a Jonestown doctor, Lawrence Schact, and by nurses. ( In Houston the shocked family of the doctor declined comment on reports Schact helped administer the poison. ) Rhodes said mothers wouid give the cyanide to their own children before taking it themselves. Rhodes said the ritual began quietly enough with cult members stepping forward willingly to drink the deadly mixture. But others tried to flee and were turned back by armed guards who ringed the central pavilion where the rite was taking place. Shortly after the mass killing began "it jus got all out of order," Rhodes (Continued on Page 2 PER MONTH in 3rd Quarter 7.1 one-tim- suicide. In addition to the victims at the commune, police said a woman in Georgetown in radio contac' with the commune slit the throats of her three children and then her own to fulfill her part of the mass suicide pact The mass suicide started at sundown Saturday after cult members masand sacred Rep. Leo J. Ryan, four other Americans on a tour of the commune to check reports some of the inmates were held in slavery conditions against their will. $4.50 Menachem Begin said in a prepared statement read to reporters. Begin told reporters that Israel stood ready to sign a treaty with Egypt based on the American proposal Oct. 25. He said both sides could start negotiations on the timetable after a treaty is signed. But Egypt wants a commitment before the signing ment of the treaty. The Camp David accords specify a treaty is to be signed by Dec. 17. Israel's argument has been that it will not go beyond what was agreed at Camp David. The was no reference to a timetable for implementing autonomy in the West and Gaza included in the Camp David accords. Government sources said if Egypt Egyptian President Anwar Sadat reacted favorably to the cabinet deci- said Monday he would welcome sion. Foreign Minister Moshe Dayan another three-wa-y meeting and an and Defense Minister Ezer Weizman Israeli official said the Jewish nation will return to Washington by the end of would have no objections to such a the week. Begin said Israel would be willing to negotiation on the timetable after the siting and ratification by Parlia start "In negotiations there are often problems that need to be handled the Israeli official said. gathering of the Carter clan at Camp David to celebrate Thanksgiving, had a busy agenda today Among the callers were Rep. Robert C. Krueger, who was defeated in his bid for a Senate seat, and Senate Democratic leader Robert Byrd, who was dropping by to present Carter a copy of his album "Mountain Fid- dler." In a belt tightening drive, the White House announced Monday the government will institute spending reforms designed to save taxpayers $94 million a year. Carters Plan Camp David Thanksgiving - WASHINGTON (UPI) The Carter family will celebrate Thanksgiving with a traditional turkey dinner at Camp David, the presidential retreat in Maryland's Catoctin Mounta ns. Some 25 members of both ihe president and Mrs. Carter's families have heen invited, including both grandmothers "Miss Lillian" and "Miss Allie." The menu includes roast turkey with cornbread dressing and turkey gravy, sauteed green beans, candied sweet potatoes, fresh cranberry sauce, waldorf salad, assorted reli?hes and nuts, hot dinner rolls with preserves, and pumpkin pie with whipped cream. On Wednesday. Thanksgiving eve. the Carters scheduled a buffet dinner party at the White House, featuring a recital of the Gospel of St. Mark by English actor Alec McGown. |
