Speck Found Competent to Stand Trial in 1966 Slayings
In Chicago on Wednesday Judge Paschen ruled Richard Speck is mentally competent to stand trial for the butchered killings of eight young nurses. A panel of psychiatrists testified Speck could understand the charges and assist in his defense, rejecting defense objections and prompting a swift verdict after a short jury deliberation.
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Richard Speck
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Herbert C. Paschen
Speck
Cook County
Gerald Gelly
Courtesmat
Sheriff Elect Taps Five for County Advisory Panel
Madison County sheriff elect Joe L. Brogdon named a five member Small Citizens Advisory Commission to study county protection needs and review Sheriff's Office operations. The panel has set deputy hiring rules and will interview applicants on December 12 at a to be announced location. Members include Frandis R. Oleksy, Anderson. Dr. John Carrington, Anderson. Walter Hurst, Monroe Township. Phillip Brown, Elwood. and Luther Puckett, Pendleton.
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Joe L. Brogdon
Madigan County
Citizens Advisory Commission
Tolelp
Sheriff's Department
Madison County
Court House
Dee
Frandis R. Oleksy
Anderson
John Carrington
Walter Hurst
Monroe
Phillip Brown Elwood
Luther Puckett Pendleton
Oleksy
Civie
Madison Cowny
Anderson College
Alfau Waller
Colinet
Budget Could Reach 140 Billion in 1968 Plan
President Johnson’s 1968 budget may climb to a record 140 billion dollars, with experts noting it as speculative. Johnson waits on December revenue and plant investment figures before deciding on any tax hike, while current spending could reach 127 to 130 billion.
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Austin
Tex
Johnson
Texas
Dobnson
Ates
Beritte & Palyy
Crone
Sun
Amini
Pendleton MD Named County Health Head
Dr. Harold Benedict was named County Health Director by a four to two vote over Dr. Charles Armington at the county board of health meeting. The bi‑partisan board appointed Dr. R. E. Anderson, Dr. John Crouse, Dr. Everett Gaunt, Dr. Charles King, Dr. W. A. Landeman, Melvin Sprague, and Thomas Thombas to the health council. The Anderson city voted to stay out of the county unit for now. Benedict will assume duties of city–county health director for Anderson. The new board begins duties Nov and will be fully active in 1970. next meeting is Dec 1 with further organization planned.
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Pendleton
Charles Armington
County Board of Health
Catlin Whitehead
Board of County Commissioners
R. E. Blake Anderson
John Crouse
Pendleton Dds
Everett Gaunt
Alexandria
Charles King
Anderson
W. A. Landeman
Elwood
Melvin C. Sprague
J. Sprague
Frankton
Thomas Thombas
Alexandria-Monroe
Arnington
Benedict
Orbiter’s Copernicus photo hailed as century image
NASA officials call Lunar Orbiter 2’s Copernicus photo the finest lunar portrait yet. The shot, taken from 28.4 miles above, promises new data on crater structure and moon maps. Scientist De Martin J. Swelnick labels it the picture of the century.
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Washington
The
Space Agency
Lunar Orbiter 2
de. Martin J. Swelnick
Lunar Orbiter
Lunar, Orbier
National Aeronautics
UNASA
Jim
Robbo- Clive
Mercury May Drop To Ten Above Zero In State Tonight
Weather forecast warns of cold snap across the state with temperatures dipping to around ten above zero. Snow and mixed precipitation possible in southern regions, with five inches expected in some areas and winds and showers affecting agricultural plans through the week.
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Weather Bureau
Wernes
Spotts Bend
Wid
Blafftoo
Lisasy
Inchas
Port Wayne
Winchester
Ole
Leneweak
Fort Wayne
fragmentary local notice with unreadable lines
The readable parts describe a local event at a high school level meeting with unclear names and dates. No firm entities or specifics could be confirmed from the damaged OCR text.
Thant Expected To Remain U N General Secretary
U.N. diplomats spread belief that U Thant will accept another term as secretary general though no official confirmation exists. Security Council members drafted an appeal urging Thant to stay, citing Viet Nam and UN financial strains as key issues.
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United Nations
N.Y. AP
U.N
U Thant
Security Council
Thant
Jalen
Wall
General Assembly
U.S
Arthur 3 Goldberg
Council
Goldberg
GOP To Push Tax Relief In Indiana Session
GOP lawmakers seek to ease property taxes using part of the state surplus with Democratic help. Speaker Otis Bowen says a bill to redirect 850 billion to 53 million dollars to per pupil funding could pass in the first 10 days, while Democrats voice caution and potential defections loom. Bowen notes a large surplus remains for June. He predicts death penalty abolition or narrowing, expanded vehicle inspections, higher mental health funding, and pay hikes as hot issues with a second medical school possible at Ball State.
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Indianapolis
UPI
Weuss
Otis Bowen
Bremen
Bowen
Senate
Tom Jack He Mankin
Terre Haute
Robert P. O'Bannon
Dcorydon
State Budget Committee
Mankin
Mocratic Senate
Fune
Bull State Teacher College
Muncie
Bowel
Madison County GOP dinner crowd grows larger
Madison County Republican leaders estimate over 600 guests will attend the victory dinner at Linder’s on Saturday with free tickets available from the Republican headquarters at 71 Meridian Street. Notables include Kenneth Bowman, Mrs Bowman, and several township candidates, plus Mayors Allis of Anderson and Woosnam of Alexandria.
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Pam
Linder’s
Meridian St
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Enm
Wirth
Bowman
Op Gop
Cmity
N. H. Allis
Anderson
Wendell Woosnam
Alexandria
Mattison
County Republica Centra
Madison County Lineal Club
Madison County Women's Republicans Club
County Young Republican Club
County Tee Republican
Narcotics Raid Nets Two Arrests
Anderson Police report a downtown Tangshan narcotics raid led to two arrests. A man was taken into custody for possession of drugs, and a second man for being under the influence. The operation followed multiple citizen tips and a city narcotics drive.
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Tunghbain
Aye Nan
Berg
Kiken
Polien Anid
Narvatius
Leon Maur Ptee
Tai
One Ore Vessel Survivor Found On Lake Huron
A Coast Guard report details the rescue of Dennis Male, 26, of Ashtabula Ohio, the sole survivor from the ore vessel Morrell after a blizzard split the ship on Lake Huron. Male clung to a life raft as the wreck broke, while three other crewmen died in the icy waters. A helicopter located him and he was taken to Harbor Beach Hospital suffering exposure. The Morrell, 14,500 tons, disappeared after buckling in heavy seas amid Michigan’s decade’s storm.
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J. Morrell
Lake Huron
Coast Guard
Harbor Beach
Dennis Male
Ashtabula
Ohio
Michigan
Haley
Cleveland
Hale
Ty Page
Cowan
Elwood couple dead in homicide suicide pact
Elwood residents Guy Arthur Sexton and Martha Jean Sexton were found dead in their living room by their daughter yesterday morning. Authorities said Guy fired on Martha Jean, then killed himself with a Remington 36 pistol after shooting her in the chest.
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Elwud
Elwood
Uhwir
Yeon Chaughter
Guyarthur Sexton
Martha Jean Sexton
St. Eewood
Naratty Whisler
Shout
Guy Sexton
Toey
Federal fund release may boost nation's home building
Federal authorities plan to release funds that could spur home construction across the United States. Officials say the action may support builders, suppliers, and related industries while easing housing market pressures amid economic shifts. The programs involve federal housing agencies and energy efficiency incentives, with potential impact on manufacturers and local contractors.
New Arrivals Feature Names in Patchwork Catalog Display
Product list shows assorted figures and brand mentions with scattered names such as Anderson, Vicinily, WGI, Me and Bee, Kenneth Jrueke, and Meant Men. The text reads like an OCR fragment of a retailer or catalog page with mixed spellings and unclear items.
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Eh Hinestan
Miosani
Kenneth Jrueke
Morning Chaos At Town Market Supplies Shocks Shoppers
A garbled report describes bustling shops and shoppers amid holiday preparations. Names and places are unclear, but the scene mentions market sounds, festive zeal, and a public event linked to a judge or authority figure. The text suggests disruptions and concern over polio or public safety, with several proper nouns partially legible.
Legislators urged to pursue Indiana tax reform
INDIANAPOLIS AP Legislation push on tax reform highlighted by advisory official Le J. RekirRacy who warned property taxes fund local government, urging fewer local taxing units, appointive county assessors, and potential income tax adjustments to ease property tax burdens.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
le J. RekirRacy
Washington
Hidinda
75 Years Of Railroad Work To End Friday For New Castle Man
A New Castle man will end a 75 year railroad job on Friday. The article notes his long tenure and retirement plans, with references to local rail labor and service in the community.
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New Castle
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