Alaska Flood Victims Return Home to Clean Up
Hundreds of refugees sloshed back to their homes in Fairbanks as Chena River flood damage mounted. The river stayed above flood stage at a slow drop, with governor Hickel and Mayor Boucher coordinating federal aid and recovery plans. The disaster ceiling neared $300 million with three deaths confirmed and more than 100 Army engineers aiding flood control efforts.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
UPI
Chena River
Walter Hickel
H. A. Boucher
Yukon
Jing
Hickel
Army
U.S. Forces Sink Viet Cong Near Saigon Area
About 100 Viet Cong were cornered 320 miles northeast of Saigon with 54 killed and two American wounded. Lt Homer L Kraut IT of Hopewell Virginia led the recon platoon. Capt William E Hocker of Bowling Green Kentucky led a tank company. An armed helicopter killed four enemy as reinforcements moved up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4Th Infantry
Saigon
Homer L. Kraut
Hopewell
William E. Hocker
Bowling Green
U.S
Hanoi
Haiphong
US Sen
Ha Gia
Red Capital
8Th
Brown Arrest Stirs Treason Charge and Rally Plans
H Rap Brown was arrested in New York on a rifle transport indictment and treason charge, delaying his scheduled Baton Rouge rally. He failed to post a 25 000 bond as authorities prepared to bring him to Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rap Brown
New York
Louisiana
Brown
Baton Rouge
Chesterfield GOP Gains Highlight Meeting Invite
Chesterfield Republicans invite attendees to a meeting as party speakers praise growing GOP success in the town over the past two elections, noting favorable conditions for the Chesterfield town ticket per James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S Peets
Chesterfield
Republican Town
James
Bombings in Hong Kong Amid Red China Ultimatum
British officials in Hong Kong faced a dual threat as a Peking ultimatum surfaced amid a spike in bombing activity. Terrorists stole 400 sticks of gelignite and 274 detonators, killed two in a playground, and left 11 more bombs found by Monday. Tropical Storm Kate compounded damage as 1,200 people were relocated and 40 injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Space program funding boosted by 4.86 billion bill
President Johnson signed a bill authorizing 4.86 billion dollars for the space program and aligned with House Appropriations Committee moves to cut more than 500 million dollars from the space budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ispace
Washington
Johnson
House
Calf Show Results Highlight Noblesville and Grant County
The carcass show awarded top places to Noblesville exhibitors including Ross Woodward and Paul Riggs with Angus and Hereford calves weighing 955, 1035 and 1020 pounds. Emge Packing Company sponsored cash prizes from 100 to 5 dollars. 160 attendees gathered at the Anderson YMCA. Purdue's Max Judge explained carcass scoring as judges presented ribbons and checks to exhibitors.
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Ross Woodward
Noblesville
Paul Riggs
Angus
Kylette Smith
Swayzee
Hereford
Randy Woodward
Marsha Kybic
Sara Eater
Fairmount
Diana Jarreywood
Jerry Whybrew
Emge Packing Company
Anderson Ymca
Edge Packing Company
John Chaille
Emge
Max Judge
Purdue
Grant County
Jim
Dave Spencer
Upland
Hamilton County
Roger Woodward
Roberta Hair
Steve Stackhouse
Westfield
Connie Hersberger
Jennie Hersberger
Madison County
Peggy Paddock
Anderson
Tina Kelich
Rick Jarrett
Elwood
Phil Slederbeck
Marion
Keven Pence
Wendell Cates
Marlion
Becky Miller
Jonesboro
Ronnie Cates
Sid Fields
Betty Rinkler
Tim Ashburn
Patty Thurston
Janet Sayre
Dale Washburn
Alexandria
Bill Sears
Lapel
Vaughn Bracken
Gene Clevenger
Karen Swaim
Gary Schuyler
Meike Ferring
Summitville
Danny Jordan
Kay Stackhouse
Kent Haines
Mike Thompson
Dean Marford
Arcadia
Middletown Democrat Convention Set For Tonight
Middletown Democrat convention to nominate trustees from three wards and choose a Clerk Treasurer. Rex Slick chairs the event at 7 30 p m in the Community Building with Rex Slick Mrs Ralph Teters as vice chairwoman Martha Canaday as secretary and William Davis as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Urban unrest grips city over court delays 1967
Tense scenes outside Circuit Court as hundreds of arrestees awaited appearance. Police on 24 hour duty due to rising incidents. Mayor Lee cites urban America factors and notes the city receives the nation’s largest urban renewal grant per capita. Federal funds earmarked total around 120 million dollars affecting about 30 000 nonwhite residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
America
Circuit Court
Local Crash Injures Four People Across City Streets
Michael Wood, 24, suffers a fractured right leg and facial cuts after Ellis loses control on 10th Street and hits a pole. Ellis cited for driving without a license. Marvin R. Stanley, 21, and Cheryl Breece, 20, injured when Stanley’s car is rear ended by Bernard Watson near Ind 109. Marie Welch, 48, injured in a rear collision at Vineyard and Broadway with Harold Stafford at fault. Damages estimated at $160.
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Michael Wood
Frankis
Marvin R. Stanley
W. 38Th St
Cheryl Breece
Stanley
Bernard C. ‘Watson
Greenfield
Saidley
Watson
St. John’s Hospital
Marie Welch
Meridian St
Vineyard St
Broadway
Charles D. Welch
Harold Stafford
South Dr
Welch
Community Hospital
Soviet China tensions flare amid embassy damage and notes
The Kremlin said Red Guards damaged the Soviet Embassy in Peking during several days of violent demonstrations last week as Moscow issued two more Foreign Ministry protest notes. Kosygin's Aug 12 note and a note over Dairen difficulties were published. Diplomatic strains tied to trade remain limited to economic warnings. Also Hoosier death reported: Army Spec. 4 William J. Bryant of Ninevah listed as killed by non hostile causes in Vietnam.
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Peking
Kremlin
Sovie
Foreign Ministry
Kosygin
Hoosier
Washington
Army
William J. Bryant
Ninevah
Defense Department
Vietnam
Virgil E. Bryant
Ronald L. Baker Dies in Red Bluff Fall Incident
Ronald L. Baker 56 an employee of Guide Division for 20 years died Saturday evening in Red Bluff California from injuries suffered in a fall. Born in Anderson he moved to California in 1 He is survived by widow Mabel Ray Baker sons Leroy and Gilbert Baker a grandson and three brothers Perry Baker of Chesterfield Sim Baker of Pendleton among others Funeral rites and burial will be in Red Bluff.
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Ronald L. Baker
Guide Division
Red Bluff
Calif
Anderson
California
Mabel Ray Baker
Leroy
Gilbert ‘Baker
Perry Baker
Chesterfield
Sim Baker
Pendleton
Courthouse Fire Safety and Electrical Improvements Urged
A detailed assessment calls for extensive cleanup and safety upgrades across courthouse facilities. Remove combustibles, organize storage, install fire extinguishers and conduit wiring, add exits, clear aisles, repair switch boxes, and provide adequate electrical outlets to reduce extension cords.
Shenandoah Raiders Lead In Indiana Band Contest
The Shenandoah High School Raiders won first place at a Shelby County Fair band contest scoring 276 of 300. Directed by Richard H. Buehler with assistance from Dave Brown, drum major Stan Smith led the Raiders in a field of 17 Indiana bands. They advance to the Indiana State Fair Band Day Contest on August 30 at the Indianapolis fairgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah High School
Shelby
Indiana
Raiders
Richard H. Buehler
Buehler
Dave Brown
Stan Smith
Indianapolis Fairgrounds
Wiring and safety upgrades urged across county offices
A county official list calls for immediate removal of a counter and rewiring to code. Repairs include conduit in the plate room, new outlets for air conditioning, and replacement of all cover plates. Multiple offices require grounded wiring in metal conduit and CO2 extinguishers. Debris removal, proper storage, and safety cabinets are specified for basement and storage areas. John H. Richardson signs off urging compliance before floor use.
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Circuit Court
Superior Court
Treasurer's
Recorder
Sheriff's Office
Veteran’s Office
Circuit Court Probation Office
John H. Richardson
Anderson Board of Works
Paver Cross St
Moss Island Rd
Raible Ave
Ralph McCord
Howard Erhart
Board of Works
Ned Fairman
Engi
Boston
Delivery Service
W. E. Walker
Innisdale
Everett Stottlemyer
William Wood
Last rites for Charles C Manns 86
Last rites are held for Charles C Manns 86 of 1907 South Wind ing Way this afternoon at Baker Brothers Funeral Home. Burial is at Wash Park East Cemetery in polis. He died Sunday after months of illness and is survived by his widow Helen. A retired Oldsmobile Cadillac salesman and charter Lions Club member born in Seymour on March 21 1881 he moved here in 1926 from Marion.
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Charles C. Manns
South Winding Way
Baker Brothers
Elden Petry
Church of the Brethren
Wash Park East
Polis
Manns
Helen
Oldsmobile Cadillac
The
Lions Club
Seymour
Frank
Henrietta Manns
Marion
Clyde C. Macy
Noblesville
Clyde Cacy
Chestnut St
Coaltrin
Gordon Goodman
Oaklawn Memorial Gardens
Macy
Andersen
Everett and Macy
Lesville
de Nobles Beri Eismanr Brothers “Manufactur
Eagles Lodge No. 450
Inez L. Macy
John’ Macy
Crawfordsville
Anderson Obituaries Highlight Local Notables
Obituary notices report Nettie Blanche Roberts 82 of 209 W 12th St died at St. John's Hospital. Survivors include three daughters, five sons, a brother, 16 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren. David Alan Gwaltney 29 of 245 Ringwood Way died at home. services at Baker Brothers Funeral Home with burial in East Maplewood Cemetery. Golda M. Skaggs 59 of 1217 W 3rd St. dies. rites at Harold E Rozelle Funeral Home. survivors include two sons, two sisters, a brother, and five grandchildren. Walter Guy Carraway 77 of Rt 1 Anderson dies. survived by wife Mabel, daughter Mrs Raymond Neal, and son Max B. Carraway.
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Nettie Roberts
Nettie Blanche Roberts
W. 12Th St
St. John’s Hospital
Virgil Roberts
Ripley
William Heideman
Pope Harrison
Tipton
Uth Graddy
Anderson
Rena Patee
Indianapolis
Victor Roberts
Cecil Roberts
Noblesville
Floyd Roberts
Independence
Elvin Roberts
Brownsburg
Chester Roberts
Hamilton
Mont
Loreen Heideman
Sells and Rowe Funeral Homes
David A. Gwaltney
David Alan Gwaltney
Ringwood Way
Baker Brothers Funeral
John Zuber
Meadowbrook Baptist Church
East Maplewood Cemetery
Baker Brothers
Mr. Gwaltney
William, James
Don Gwaltney
Golda Skaggs
Golda M. Skaggs
W. 3Rd St
Rumsey E. Skaggs
Harold E. Rozelle
Russell Deitch
East Lynn
Rahbek
Smith Grove
Eugene and
Etter ‘Walters Bledsoe
Richard R. Skaggs
Richmond
Woodrow Skaggs
Massie Warnell
Hallie Wilson
Bowling Green
Noah Bledsoe
Walter Carraway
Walter Guy Carraway
Rt. 1
Mr. Carraway
Empire Auto Manufacturing Company
Indiana
Hamilton County
Jesse and
Hattie Carraway
Anderson-Chesterfield
Mabel
Raymond Neal
Rochester, Mich
Max B. Carraway
James W. Woods
New Castle
Columbus St
Madison County
Henry County Hospital
Woods
Main and Sons
Henry Marion
Hagerstown
Edith
Howard
Marvin Woods
Highland
Calif
Raymond
Helen) Akers F
Ralph
Lena) Davis
Ft. Wayne
Estella Crist Pendleton
Estella Crist
Tile St
Fred Crist
Cornell Bright
Mendon Cemetery
Alfred
Sarah Jean Stackhouse Schwab
Pendleton Area
Charles
Dennis Crist
Fortville
Charlene Rapier
Gary
Helen Jackson
Greenfield
Grace King
New Agusta
Harold Schwab
Grand Rapids, Mich
Dalton Carraway
Waukegan, Ill
Coaltrin Funeral Home
Brian Coon
Middletown
Mater
Gilbert Farmer
Velva
Shirley
Deaths in Madison and nearby counties
Obituaries list James W Woods 81 of New Castle died after short illness. Other death notices include Joseph Dale Braddick 76 of Frankton, Clyde Cacy 71 of Noblesville, Estella Crist 70 of Pendleton, Charles F Warrum 47 of Anderson, infant Angela Marie Rogers of Farmersville Ohio, Brian Coon infant of Middletown. Funeral rites set for several in Madison County area with interments in local cemeteries.
City to finish repairs on prioritized streets and signals
City officials report limited funds with 81 000 contract payments leaving 17 000 for ongoing repairs. Work has been completed on several streets and improvements include Cross Street Indiana Avenue to Madison and 16th Street Madison to Locust with drainage and right of way issues delaying completion. Plans consider railroad crossing flashers automatic gates and sidewalks to protect students, plus a sewer trunk line easement to bypass Coventry Drive lift station and connect Lindberg Road.
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Shepard Rd
W. 7Th St
W. 5Th St
Madison Ave
Pitt St
Coventry Dr
Lennox St
36Th St
Park Ave
25Th St
Anderson
7Th St
Noble St
E. 8Th St
Brookline St
Silver St
Pine St
Crystal St
Lafayette St
E. 10Th St
Indiana Ave
16Th St
Locust St
Cross St
Raible Ave
New North Side Junior High School
Safety Board
Coventry
Lindberg Rd
Building project contracts awarded for Hat Field and Burton firms
Ground electrical work goes to Hat Field Electric Company Inc of Indianapolis. Plumbing and heating contracts awarded to Burton Plumbing and Heating Company Inc of Rochester, Indiana. Financing includes 3,750,000 Holding Corporation Bonds, 750,000 Common School Fund Loan, with remaining balance from the cumulative building fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatfield Electric Company, Inc
Indianapolis
Burton Plumbing and Heating Company Inc
Rochester
Ind
Holding Corporation
Cumulative
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H. Rap Brown
John Q
Halls of Congress
Soviet Union
Indiana College OF Business & Technology
Shenandoah Raiders
Madison
Joseph Braddick Frankton
Joseph Dale Braddick
Shell and Standard Oil Co
George Crand Son
Arthur Bishop
K of Pioof
Frankton
Braddick
William
Laura Halfin Braddick
George Hackett Legion Postof
Houston
Tex
Robert Jones
Ernest Braddick
Carl Braddick
Charles Warrum
Charles F. Warrum
Perry J. Warrum
Brown and Butz Funeral Home
Pentecosttal Church
Park Come- Milner
Joe Holding
David Holding
Wayne Joslin
Jack Warrum
Danny Warrum
Tiny
Mia Vimo Ene
Citizens Bank
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