| OCR Text |
Show Dominican Republic Chief Faces First Tough Election in 12 Years By Ek 0 Aguilar Associated Press Writer SANTQ DOMINGO, A Dominican Republic group of admirers stood outside President Joaquin Balaguers home recently holding up a large wooden red rooster u'h a sign that said' Who can beat him? No one has been able to do it in 12 years and three presidential elections, but this time there are at least 15 other "roosters" willing to challenge the 71 year-old Balaguer The rooster and the color red are symbols of his Reform Party Balaguer, who was first elected in 11166, has presided over a surge in the Dominican economy and has brought a stability that is a sharp contrast to the days after the disorders which prompted the United States to send in Marines in 1965. Last U Announce As presidential dates fertile sprouted election-yea- candiin the uljc Suit ialif cl r i bn n r Thursday March 30, 1078 Nection K Page One after the overthrow of the longtime regime of dictator Rafael Trujillo on May 30, 1961 Bosch now leads a splinter group and is also but his a candidate, chances are considered mitumal The Dominican Communist Party, officially recognized last month by the Central Electoral Board, also will have a candidate in the elections, as will other minor parties ranging from one extreme to the other in tin- ixilitical siiectrum - r ground, Balaguer, reportedly suffering from failing eyesight, waited to be the last to announce he would seek a fourth term on May 16 He and lus party will face their toughest opposition in the Dominican Revolutionary Party, which carried Juan Bosch to the presidency Figures in Battle But the battle will tc between Balaguer and Antonio Guzman, a land owner from Santiago in the north central section of this Canbliean nation which shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti Guzman, 67, was sec- retary of agriculture under Bosch and in 1965 he participated in negotiations aimed at bringing about a civilian government as the United States prepared to pull out its troops In 1974 he was the presidential candidate of a coalition led by the Revolutionary Party but the group withdrew from the elections alleging that they were rigged In 1974 he was the presidential candidate of a coalition led by the Revolutionary Party but the group withdrew from the elections alleging that they were rigged While Guzman has kept a low profile trying to unite all sectors of the Revolutionary Party, the partys professionals led by Secretary-Genera- l Francisco Pena Gomez have whipped up some early enthusiasm with a massive demonstration recently in Santo Domingo Pena Gomez, who describes himself and his party as socialistic in the same fashion West Germanys Social Democrats and Britains Labo-rite- s, that agreed will be a for- Balaguer midable opponent of his honesty and But he experience. added that Balaguer is beginiung to show the natural wear and tear of time lie-cau- Weekend special Mens Goodyear rubber heels. 2 Veteran Campaigner Pena Gomez, 41, a veteran campaigner who is said to have held the party together following Bosch's split, said in an interview that he fears violence in the upcoming campaign Already, two killed Kirsons have m rallies organized by the Revolutionary Party and its leaders blame the government. 89 Save up to $6 on carpeting Reg. 3.50 Silicone wax and shine U-e- 55c p. SALE TO CHOOSE ' FROM 1,000 1 tTfcrtftrfaa Tffirr if! $199 I TO 5" Use your JCPenney charge. $10 JCPenney canister vacuum Downtown Salt Lake Shoe Repair SQ. YD. Family bike sale. Save up to $20. t t vs Sale 109.99 26' off with tools. carpeting a, .rubber padding a .installation Sale 9.99 sq. yd. installed for Reg. 12.14 sq. yd. Installed. Dense nylon in solid color plush. Heat set yams texture. 6700, Rendezvous luxurious long-weari- ng Sale 8.99 Sale 14.99 installed Reg. 10.14 eq. yd. Installed. Colorful plush carpet has the resiliency you want plus long wear. 1580, Clearbrook Sale Sale 9.99 59.95 Reg. 69.95. Does the complete job. Has suction control, furniture guard, 9 pc. tool set. Stands on end for stairs installed Reg. 14.14 sq. yd. installed. Continuous filament nylon resists pilling, fuzzing. Handsome look. 5000, Porto Fmo' Sale 12.99 Sale 15.99 Reg. 19.14 sq. yd. Installed. Lustrous continuous filament nylon. Resists stains. 9450, Silken Splendor For shop-at-ho- me carpet service call: Downtown Salt Lake Cottonwood Mall 350-205- 6 350-215- 2 Valley Bountiful 350-227- 3 350-24- 35 Fair-Grang- er Orem-Universi- Mall ty 224-131- 1. offf area rugs and accents rugs Sale 79.99 Reg. 89.99. Boys or girls 20 motocross style bike w;. .v ueat and handlebar knobby tires, coaster brake Save on our entire line of area rugs. Select from over 1 5 different styles, including Early Sale 49.99 American, traditional, contemporary and Oriental designs. Over 50 colot combinations in sizes from 4x6 to 9x12 in our carpet departments. To bnghten a room, to give extra wear to your carpets, these and so colorful and accent rugs are ideal plush. Some sizes of accent rugs are also available at Sugar House And now save 20 to 40 off on our area rugs and accent rugs. Reg. 59.99. 20 convertible sidewalk bike changes from boys to girls model Equipped with coaster brake, training wheels, and pneumatic tires 13 convertible bike Reg 29 99, Sale 24.99 Sale 69.99 Reg. 79.99. Women's 26 touring bike with 19 frame, dual caliper side pull brakes, chrome fenders and black-wa- ll tires Sale prices effective thru Sunday April 2nd. Sale prices effective through Saturday Bikes come unassembled. Use your JCPenney Charge Use your JCPenney Charge a IV f( Orem-Universi- ty Valley Mall Fair-Grang- er ext. 315 to all our Cottonwood Mall installed Reg. 21.14 eq. yd. Installed. Dense polyester plush has texture retention, resiliency. 4920, Royal Banquet 0 40 JCPenney installed Reg. 18.14 sq. yd. Installed. Zepef treated nylon resists stains and soil. Multicolors. 2900, 'Bosa Nova installed Reg. 129.99. Mens 10 speed racer with rear disc brake, Shimano Positron II derailleur, gum wall tires, extension levers and front caliper brakes. Not in Granger Boys 24 10 speed racer, Reg. 79.99, Sale 69.99 Downtown Salt Lake Bountiful FVnnny f int yd. And one low price buys Bring you shoes in for a check-u- REMNANT sq. JCPenney Downtown Salt Lake Bountiful Cottonwood Mall Orem-Universi- ty Valley Fair-Grang- er Mall |
