Indiana State Fair opens with early start to boost school attendance
The Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis opens its 60th year with a midnight start and aims to run until August 27. President Donald W. Brown expects steady crowds, with emphasis on 4 H live displays and exhibits while addressing many school children who previously missed days for the fair. A highlight is the August 23 Band Lay contest featuring Highland High School and entrants from Pendleton Heights, Mt. Vernon, Anderson, Noblesville and others. Multiple observances and a presidential straw poll by the Indiana Farmers Union add to the event’s programs alongside professional entertainment and exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Donald W. Brown
Balle
Madison County
Highland High School
Anderson
Highland
Pendleton Heights
Mt. Vernon
Forsyttle
Alexandria-Manver
Lapel
Madison- Grant
Fairmount
Madison Heights
Shenandoah
Middletown
Frankton
Noblesville
Alexandria
Indiana Farmers Union
Farmers Building
Welsh plataform for regional mini state offices prompts debate
Matthew E. Welsh, the Democrat candidate for governor, proposed regional mini state office centers funded by federal and state funds to bring government closer to the people. Critics warn it would add bureaucracy, slow decisions, and raise costs while remaining under strong gubernatorial control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singsters
Matthew E. Welsh
Welsh
Indiana Department of Commerce
State Board of Health
Practical Second Marriages In Wits End Style
In a Wits End column Erma Bombeck humorously surveys older women planning second marriages. They want practical partners such as handy repairmen and mathematicians who can balance budgets and measure spaces, sparing them costly missteps and royal separations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erma Bombeck
Reporters debate neutrality and conditioning in journalism
A 1972 critique notes Charles Perlik’s push for endorsing McGovern, while others defend objectivity. John Whale argues journalism blends fact and opinion, and reporters shape outcomes through selection and planning. The piece questions neutrality, influences, and the ethics of reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Perlik
Newspaper Guild
Senator McGovern
Guild
Perlik
George McGovern
Peking
Hacoi
Nixon
John Whale
University of South Carolina Press
Jack
Whate
Mr. Pertik & Co
Pilate
Parlik
McGovern Slogans and Peace Wealth in 1972 Debate
A veteran traveler questions McGovern's campaign tactics arguing slogans like Stop the Killing may mislead voters. He notes McGovern’s early missteps but praises twin themes of Peace and Wealth as core American ideals while warning against wealth distribution slogans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGovern
Washington, D.C
George McGovern
Melvin Laird
Nixon
America
Miami Beach
George
Vietnam
John Kennedy
Lat Brothers
Indaw
Albert Gora
Charley Goodell
George Wallace
Wondraw Wilson
MrGovern
Current Business Week
Spoon
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Debate on bombing North Vietnam dikes stirs U S policy calls
The piece analyzes whether the United States should extend commitments to defend South Vietnam and continue bombing dikes around North Vietnam. It cites figures like President Nixon and Thieu, notes public skepticism, and reflects a broader debate over war aims and civilian casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tateu
Vatican
United States
North Viena
Buckley Syhet
North Vietnam
Tonkin Bay
Jane Fonda
Dike Liberation Front
West
Sone of
Yeate
Dssula
Halphong
Olof Palme
Ilssen
South Vietnam
Nomi Welnam
Nodence
Pan
Dresden
Hiroshima
Europe
Thieu
Nixon
Washington Star Sordinate, Inc
North American Unity and the Canada United States Relationship
An analysis of the Canada United States bond noting cross border economics and national identity. The piece discusses Quebec separatism English French Canadian divides and the role of American investment, proposing a continental policy and potential rail and highway projects linking Washington Alaska and Western Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Tml
United States
Montreal
Caniua
Manitoba
British Columbia
Pacific
Quebec
Provence
Maritime
Maine
Massachusetts
Great Britain
U.S
Intelligensia
Toronto
Trudeau
Tle
American Southwest
Arctic Ocean
United Kingdom
Hoth Canada
Washington
Alaska
Western Canada
North Americas
Where To Write Your Legislators AT WASHINGTON
A list of U S Senators and Representatives with their Washington offices and room numbers. Names include R Vance Hartke Birch Mayh Jr David W Datnis Elwood H Hilfla Willam G Bray with Bulking Washington addresses and office locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
R. Vance Hartke
Washington, D.C
Son
Birch E. Mayh Jr
Longworth
Washington
D.C
Notre End
Elwood H. Hilfla
Willam G. Bray
Rayburn
Ramioneniing
Also Mentioned on This Page
Indiana State Fair
Fair Grounds
Field Enterprises, Inc
THE
Anderson Herald
Anderson Newspapers, Inc
Jack von Sirest
Indiana
Jane Toner Ston
Robirt
Jackson Charles W. Laughain Presdent
Parkge Feld
Indiang
Harold
Associated Press
Yes
Newt
Holmes Alexander
United Fe
Dlrt
United Ales
Ameatice
Alexander
Anthony Harrigan
Finuse
David W. Datnis
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!