Ottawa Bridge Collapse Kills Ten In Rideau River Disaster
Ten workers died and 51 were injured when a section of the Heron Road Bridge under construction collapsed into the Rideau River in Ottawa. Rescue crews cleared debris, and police investigated the crane and truck incidents linked to the collapse. The tragedy overwhelmed local medical services and prompted ongoing inquiries into the cause and responsibility.
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Anna Epperson
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City Plan Commission
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City Schools Calendar Set for August Openings
City schools prepare for the start of the 17 000 student system with staff briefings at Anderson High School on August 29 and a general pre opening on August 29. B E Day for business education is scheduled for September 1 at 8 a.m. in the AHS auditorium with a day long program led by the chamber of commerce.
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Orbit For Lunar Views Expected Within 4 Days
CAPES KENNEDY UPI United States cheers as a flying photo lab heads to a moon orbit to photograph landing sites. The craft will cover 235 466 miles in four days and approach 26 miles from the lunar surface to capture images as small as card tables. The launch was praised by Robert H Gray as a near perfect flight.
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United States
Robert H. Gray
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U.S
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Moon
Metro District Sets 66 67 Calendar Aug 30 Start
The Metro District plans the 1966 67 school year at Central Metropolitan with classes starting August 30 under Superintendent Dale Prough. A pre-session meeting for 130 plus teachers is August 29 at College Corner School, with student enrollment the same day. The calendar includes State Fair Band Day August 31, Labor Day September 5, ISTA dismissals October 27 28, Veterans Day November 11, Christmas vacation December 18 to January 3, and the third grading start in January.
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Central Metropolitan
Dale Prough
Metro District
Anderson Public Schools
College| ‘Corner School
Rain Cannot Deter Fair Style Show Winners
The fair went on despite rain with the Young and Adult Homemaker Style Show. Adult winner was Ellwood Betsy Ell Woodwood? In Lapel, while the Young Homemaker winner Mire Maurice Wittamper of Elwood. Judges and auction plans noted, with Barrow auction at 5 p.m. and steer sales later. Show pavilion, square dance, 4H sheep judging, and home economics demonstrations highlighted the day.
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Madison County
Norman Beck
Herschel Ellingwood
Maurice Wittkamper
Henry McClain
Lingwood
Lapel
Mire
Maurice Wittamper
Elwood
Norman ‘Beck
Anderson
Usell
Young
Cotesants
Siecton Olaeser
Pieids
Donald Gwinn
Larry Forrest
Ellingwood
Barrow
Weller Penny's
J Feilers
Penny's
Jo Nn Fabrics
Sears
Accion
Henry Maye
Ead
Roberta Heaton
SMCSC Announces School Opening and Band Day Plan
The Indiana SMCSC district sets August 29 as Band Day at the State Fair and closes schools for the event. First full day is September 6 with cafeterias open. Principals in Center Fall Creek Heights Ingalls Markleville Pendleton announce regular hours from August 15 to assist new students.
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Renac An Arte
Creek Townships
Detroit Violence Sparks 15 Arrests After East Side Incident
A racially mixed Detroit neighborhood endured violence on Wednesday night as a Negro youth and white youths clashed. A gaso ire bomb shattered a rug store window, and police reported 15 arrests on charges from felonious assault to rioting and explosives possession. Both races were represented among those detained. Earlier, a 26 year old Black man arrived at a hospital with a gunshot wound after a separate incident near Taft.
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Detroit
Nero
Taft Chowder
Mrs Max Terhune Dies In California
Mrs Max Terhune aged 71 of San Francisco, California, died after the death of her sister Mrs Cl Faude Terhune. Tyrone Powers testified police that he, walking with the Terhunes, heard tires squeal and saw three white men in a car. one yelled a racial slur before shots were fired. Powers, a noted entertainer, reported Terhune's heart trouble and that the victim died soon after at a hospital.
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Anderson
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City details on area landfills operations and delays
Anderson Public Works officials announced changes at Delaware Street and Range Line Road landfills. The Delaware site will stay open 60 to 90 days longer with new hours 8 am to 5 pm. Western Street and nearby pits face restricted use while debris and yard waste are diverted to designated sites.
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Peeters
Peortiee Teatse
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Lawmakers Push for Stronger Securities Regulations
The Securities Law Study Committee, created in 1965, backs changes and an expanded staff within the state securities division. Democrats rebuff a GOP bid to strip the secretary of state's office of its securities powers, preferring a bipartisan agency under the governor.
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Securities Law Study Committee
Dobich
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Sen. Paul
Stanish
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Maken
Keith Fraser
Portand
Fraser
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Overnor
Secretary of Sale
Bottorff
Dobich Se
Beleper Srt
Isdienapa
United Life Insurance Co
Fort Wayne
Mrs Rita Maier Dies At Hospital
Mrs Rita Maier 91 of 3413 Maple Rd widow of Richard W Maier owner of Maier Super Market died at 11:15 am Tuesday at St John’s Hospital Kenia Ohio She lived in Anderson since 1941 and was a St Mary’s Catholic Church member Victoria Guild Opti Mrs Club Survived by husband two daughters Meliss ane and Rebecca Anne two sons R Alan Fr Wayne and Jon M all at home six sisters and two brothers five grandchildren Funeral Mass 10:30 am Friday at St Mary’s Catholic Church burial Anderson Memory Parkall ls Cemetery Donations to Madison County Cancer Society in her name.
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Anderson
St Mary's Catholic Church
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Wayne
Jon M. Maier
Charles W. Davis
San Antonio
Texas
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Dover
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Lindsey
Morris Doolin
Morris Bolser
Dayton
James Kelble
Charles Kelble
Xenia
St. St .Mary's Catholic Church
Francis
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Anderson Memory Park
Alls Cemetery
Brown and Butz
Madison County Cancer Society
Memphis mechanic finds tortoise in car upholstery
Memphis AP report recalls a peculiar discovery as a car’s upholstery panel hid a nesting tortoise for about four months while the owner, Roach, told the mechanic to take the car apart. The quirky episode ends with the reptile safely removed.
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Roach
Chanle
Turtle
Strike Threatens Delco Remy Output Amid Unions Action
Delco Remy Division of General Motors faces disruptions as Local 18074 of the Federal Labor Union strikes Anaconda Wire and Cable. Copper wire and cable from Anaconda underpins most DR components, with several operations already down and anticipated widespread idling across GM units if the strike endures. Negotiations at Mark Motor stalled as workers await clarified paychecks per union president Robert Witham.
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Delco-Remy
General Motors
Anaconda Wire and Cable Company
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Delco - Remy
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Taight
Robert Whitham
Colum
Three Dead In Crash Near Losantville Amid Severe Storms
A severe thunderstorm and high winds caused damage across central Indiana. A two-car crash on US 15 near Losantville killed Janet Morris and her daughters Joan Ellen and Julie Ann Morris, all from Williamsburg, as heavy rain and flooding disrupted highways. Richard Oliver of Parker was injured. A funnel cloud was sighted southwest of Muncie but did not touch down.
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Central
Anderson
Delaware
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Y. Jay
Muncie
R. and D. Oil Co
York
Anther Auto
Richard Oliver
Parker
Oliver
Storms Damage Delaware Jay Counties and WBAT Reporter Injured
Newsman Jay Gierkey of WBAT Marion reported his car was struck by trees during storms along Ind. 18 northeast of Muncie. Governor Branigin sought drought disaster declarations for 14 more counties, joining 14 already recommended for federal relief. Forecast calls for frequent showers or thundershowers and five days of below normal temperatures across Indiana.
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Jay
Jay Gierkey
WBAT
Marion
New Arrivals In Anderson and Vicinity
New births listed from St. John s Hospital and Community Hospital include a son for aux and Mrs Paul Showawety endieton a boy Mr and Mrs David Schlae ach Rt 4 a boy Mr and Mrs Dennis Hare sty 218 Andover Rd a girl Born at Community Hospital Mr and Mrs Mark Fox Kesterfield a boy Mr and Mrs Walter Fullery 225 Martindale Ave a girl
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Kesterfield
Walter Fullery
Martindale Ave
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