Survivor recalls B52 strikes and survival tactics in Vietnam
Le Van Hieu and Truong Van Thang, former North Vietnamese officers, describe B52 bombing as like being dead for seconds and recount their experiences. They explain survival drills, bunkers, zigzag layouts, and the mental toll while noting occasional warnings from higher command.
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Saigon
le van Hieu
Truong van Thang
Hieu
Ang
North Vietnam
Thang
U.S
No Price Surge Evident Under Controls
The Living Council rejected claims that Nixon's new wage-price standards will trigger a sharp price rise. The voluntary system will apply to most industries with flexible enforcement, aiming to curb abuses while avoiding a mandatory system. Officials stressed massive voluntary compliance and warned violators face strong action, though specific guidelines remain undeveloped.
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Washington
T of Living Council
Nixon
Walker
Council
Treasury
George P. Shultz
Indiana death penalty debate continues with testimony
Lawmakers heard testimony on the proposed death penalty provision as Senator Sendak and opponents clashed over fairness and law. Jerome Henry, Pendleton Reformatory superintendent, urged caution amid concerns of discrimination while proponents argued policing and crime prevention justify harsh penalties. The bill, from a statewide task force, aims to withstand potential Supreme Court challenges rooted in 1971 rulings, recalling a prior 1965 repeal veto by Governor Branigin.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Indiana
Roger Branigin
Bowen urges Hoosiers to conserve fuel to avert shortages
Indiana Governor Otis Bowen urged residents to conserve energy to prevent fuel shortages. He told the Indiana House that reducing thermostat settings and improving home insulation can save energy, noting regional variability in fuel supply and urging broad public action.
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Indianapolis
Otis R. Bowen
Bowen
Stone Hinge at The Brass Rail Show Dates
The notice lists performances under the title Stone Hinge from Wednesday through Saturday starting 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at The Brass Rail located at 1522 Southeast. Elwood.
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Brass Rail 1522
Elwood
Corona Jury Fails To Reach Verdict
In Fairfield California the Juan Corona murder trial stalls on day two of deliberations as the 38 year old defense target faces 25 separate murder charges. The jury seeks guidance on whether to consider guilt separately per count.
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Fairfield
Calif
Juan Corona
Corona
Yuba City
Juan
Richard Hawk
Hawk
Ernest Phillips
Patton
New Arrivals Reported From Local Families
New births announced for Pendleton Chesterfield Lapel and local addresses. Families welcomed a girl here at Community Hospital and multiple boys including twins in Chesterfield. Soldiers and families abroad in Germany and Heidelberg report girl births with detailed grandparent lines.
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William Webb
Pendleton
Jerry Aaron
Chesterfield
Steven Stikler
Rt. 3
Terry Jruitt
Lapel
Community Hospital
YMCA Plans Renewal For Master Plan Changes
The YMCA faces renewed push to amend the city master plan as the plan commission meets at 5 p.m. Monday. A separate zoning appeals board session at 7:30 p.m. will hear the case on changes to thoroughfare and redevelopment ordinances tied to the proposed Olympic-size pool expansion.
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YMCA
City Plan Commission
Board of Zoning Appeals
Fifth S. Ave
Dan Ferree
Thomas Roche
Fifth St
Fire damages Elwood residence on L Street
Fire at 1809 S. L St. in Elwood gutted two thirds of the upper floor and roof of Mrs. Ella Perry’s home. Firemen battled the blaze for two hours after pipes thawing with a blow torch sparked the fire causing extensive damage throughout the house.
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Elwood
S. L St
Ella Perry
Local Death Notices From Chesterfield Through Summitville
Several obituaries report deaths in Chesterfield Summitville and surrounding areas. Herbert D. Meek 80 of Chesterfield died at his trailer home with burial at Oak Hill Lebanon. Stella Anderson Brown 97 of Anderson died in Columbus Ohio after long illness with services in Summitville. Blanche Pirck 88 longtime Alder a son musician died in a local nursing home. Alma E. Leatherman 76 formerly of 1921 Main died in a local nursing home with services pending.
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Chesterfield
Herbert D. Meek
Western Dr
Meek
Putnamville
Red Man Lodge
Anderson
Myers Mortuary
Leb
Edna Mae Wright
Summitville
Stella of
Brown
Rt. 1
Mildred Swinder
Columbus
Ohio
Ness
Blanche Pirck
W. 11Th St
Alderson
Tipton
Otto
Lucille Washburn Brown
St. Elmo
Baker Brothers Funeral Home
Alma E. Leatherman
Kresge Suit To Resume Here Monday
In Madison Circuit Court on Monday the case of Mrs. Ruby Baker against S S Kresge Co proceeds over alleged false imprisonment at a Kmart store. Baker claims a woman detective and the store manager held her over 30 minutes on Sept 22 1969 and police then humiliated her at the Anderson police headquarters. She says a bond was posted and released Oct 7 1969 but the jus tice of the peace case was dismissed.
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Madison Circuit
Anderson
S.S. Kresge Co
Ruby Baker
Kmart
Kresge Co
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Germany
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