Nixon seizes momentum at Republican National Convention
Richard Nixon presses toward a second presidential nomination as Reagan and Rockefeller mount a delegate challenge in Miami Beach. Gov. Spiro Agnew endorses Nixon, pledging to place his name in nomination, boosting Nixon’s first ballot strength.
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Miame Beach
Richard M. Nixon
Ronald Reagan
Nixon
Spire T. Agnew
Maryland
Miami Beach
Reagan
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Eisenhower Urges GOP Unity for Vietnam Policy
Former President Eisenhower, speaking via voice feed from Walter Reed Hospital, urged Republicans to unite on a tough yet peaceful Vietnam policy. He warned of a worldwide Communist threat and cautioned against superficial settlements. He did not name candidates as Nixon backs him for 1960 nomination.
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Miamt Beach
Bia
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Republica Party
Walter Reed Army Hospital
Washington
Senhower
Eisenhower
Paratroopers and South Vietnamese Battle Communists Near Saigon
U S para troopers and South Vietnamese infantrymen fought three enemy companies 25 miles northwest of Saigon as ground fighting raged along a northern infiltration route. An American general was wounded in further fighting south of Saigon with artillery and helicopter support active through the night. Casualties were not reported.
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Saigon
U.S
1St Airborne Division
Artilly
Anderson council sets city salaries funded by utilities
The Anderson city salaries funded by utilities cover 17 officials from the mayor at 18 000 total to the deputy city clerk at 4800. The payroll was approved last month and is not changed during a current administration but adjusted at the end of terms. The budget will be reviewed by the County Board of Review before state submission.
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Anderson
County Board of Review
Indiana State Board of Tax Commissioners
J. E. Flanagan
Fe Utilities Fun
Board of Public Works
Utilities
Anderson sees $11 million in city construction this year
Businesses and individuals in Anderson are investing over 11 million dollars in local construction this year. Projects include $5.65 million in new buildings and renovations plus 4.6 million already spent by firms, with 12 million for apartment complexes and multifamily dwellings. New structures include BE Vernon Sons at 423 Main St and Anderson Launderers at 3820 Main St, among others.
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Anderson
BE. &. Vernon An Sons Company
Main St
John Wayne gets ovational GOP Conyention
The Herald Today notes John Wayne receives an ovational role at the GOP convention. Story Page 3 mentions the event as a notable headline from the day’s political coverage. The item highlights Wayne's participation and the convention context.
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John Wayne
Elephant mixup at Nixon HQ crowds in Florida
A 3 to 4 year old elephant named Anna was brought toward Richard Nixon at the Milton Plaza Hotel in Miami Beach. Federal agents blocked the greeting as crowds pressed in and the elephant vanished from the lobby scene.
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Mianne Beach
Fla
Richard M. Nixon
Anna
Nixon
Milton Plaza Hotel
Amia
Right Of Entry Delays Slow City Water Expansion
The Meadowbrook and Fairfax Additions face right-of-entry hurdles delaying a southside water expansion. Meadowbrook and Fairfax residents have not signed access agreements, halting connection work as 0 percent of mains are completed. Letters explaining ties between homes and the new six inch mains have been mailed with no responses yet.
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Svater
Main
James Powell
Indianapolis
Train crash injures hundreds near Winter Haven Florida
Nearly 200 people were injured Monday when a north bound passenger train crashed head on into a parked train awaiting passengers for the Republican convention in Miami. At least 27 passengers and crewmen were hospitalized, with four in serious condition, after the wreck beside a quiet orange grove in Florida’s citrus country. An additional 94 were treated for cuts and bruises.
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Winter “Haven
Pla
Miami
Florida
Frankton Girl Crowned Madison County 4-H Queen
Miss Brenda Hutcheson representing the Frankton Triple Q 4-H Club won the Madison County 4-H Fair Queen title at Beulah Park Alexandria amid 32 contestants. First runner up Miss Hoberts Heater and second runner up Miss Adele Jarrett joined finalists from Frankton and Franklin with judging based on poise and appearance. Hutcheson will represent Madison County at the Indiana State Fair Queen contest in August.
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Frankton
Maddison County
Beulah Park
Alexandria
Brenda Hutcheson
Madison County
Miss Hoberts
Frank ‘Ton
Adele Jarrett
Pendleton
Peggy
Nancy Kane
Hutcheson
Herald
Neighborhood playgrounds expand city park idea
Anderson Park Board completed three of eight proposed playgrounds this summer with swings slides and basketball courts costing about 50 dollars per unit. Locations include Broadway Plum Street area Briar and Woodbine Green Wriar Park with plans for more at several streets including 2nd Henry Street and 30th Main. A new city swimming pool is under discussion as planning officials note a shift from large band concert parks to action type youth oriented spaces.
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Yomasters
Anderson
Herald
Anderson Park Board
J. E. Flanagan
Broadway
Plum S
Ard
Hendricks Sts
Briar and
Woodbine
Green Wriar Park
Ted Jordan
The
Park Board
Bth
Shellbark Rd
2Nd and
Henry St
Main Sts
Lth St
Costello Dr
Eth St
Jordan
James Priest
New Arrivals: Babies Born at Local Hospitals and Homes
We report multiple births with parents listed and addresses. Names include Leddis Caleman, Jack Cannon, Marvin Nune maker, Fred Keane, Jamies Sur fang, Ashby, Miller, Jim wm, Ralph Walker, Essie Garret. Locations span St Johns Hospital and area residences.
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Leddis Caleman
W. 20Th St
Jack Cannon
Fletcher St
Comat Diosphtat
Marvin Nunemaker
Muncie
Fred Keane
Chetserfield
Jamies Sur Fang
Ae Ashby
Ie ‘Miller
Jim
Anderson
Ralph Walker
Essie Garret
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Brooke
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Middle’East
Ont
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Korea
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Latin America
Hisenhower
Minneapolis
Minn
Cap
Hubert H. Humphrey
Ben. Eugene J. McCarthy
Sunny
Sunny, Hol, and
Yumid
Binh. Chanh
Iso Scatterfield Rd
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N. Broadway
Robert Hall
the Herald Today
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Soviet Union
Robert L. Rock
Charles Davis
Gary Nugent
Purdue
University
Ue Ahd
Barbi
Neighborhood Parks Room
Charles Benbow
Priest
the Herald
Charles
Chick) Benbow
Jefferson SC
Anderson Newspapers, Inc
Mabel
Anser
St. John's Hospital
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