US Soldiers Seek Asylum in Sweden Amid Desertion Protests
Two more American soldiers abandoned their units over the Vietnam War and sought asylum in Sweden. The Swedish Aliens Commission granted humanitarian asylum to Michael Desire and William Percell after a three hour meeting, while Edward Rely Johnson Sr. faced unresolved status due to new information.
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Stockihola
UPS
Assim
Sweden
Telah
Ciee
U.S. Army
Swedish Aliens Commission
Gracial
Micheel Desire
Bernafort
S.C
William Percell
Mian
Fla
Edward Rely Johnson Sr
Cleveland
Ohio
Johnson
Dan
West
Ald Jokagé
Amd
al Hl
Lemans
de Johnson
Uotik
Denmark Shifts Right in National Elections
Denmark swung right in the national elections as Premier Jens Otto Krag announced the Social Democratic government would resign. Observers expect a non socialist coalition to take power, with Krag seeking approval for measures amid a contentious six month excise tag and pending crash plans. Final unofficial results show the Social Democrats at 63 seats.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Jens Otto Krag
Social Democratic
Krag
Social Democrats
Halleck to Quit Congress After Current Term
Congressman Charles A. Halleck of Indiana announces he will not seek re election to the next Congress ending 33 years of service in the House He says he plans to spend more time fishing hunting and pursuing hobbies from his Rensselaer Indiana home He notes his service will qualify him for a pension and annuity of about 21000 a year
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Washington
Charles A. Halleck
Indiana
Jane
Congress
House
Rensselaer, Ind
Court session reshuffles state GOP committee
Four Republicans named to reconstitute the party's state committee were identified along with members of the State Election Board including Gov. Roger Branigin and others. The suit challenges a 1965 act with attorneys Chaney Spar tenberger Duvall Hodson and Gallagher involved, while White acts for the attorney general. Contested border district redistricting and a national political backdrop provide context.
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Veturuen
Rom Sageant
Buena Chaney
Indianapolis
William H. Spartenberger
Lisle
Duvall
Gerald K. Hodson
New Castle
Joh
GOP
State Election Board
Roger D. Branigin
Thurman M. DeMoss
Franklin
Ruwin M.S. Steer
Widener Killed In Accident Near Gary
John M. Widener 9 formerly of Elwood and Gary, was killed when struck by a second car after exiting a vehicle east of Gary Saturday evening. He died at the scene.
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John M. Widener
Elwood
Elwoon
Gary
Ll)wood
Resports
Walter E. Smith
Seasnih
Walter Edward Mith
USN
Veacher Smith
Brown and Butz General
US. Naval Reserve
East Maplewood
Phillip Dunn
Caliwibus Avene
Boston
Mass
Dyess
Widener Rites Highlight Indiana Obituary Notes
An obituary fragment notes birth on August 20 1917 in Elwood for Mr Widener. Survival includes his widow five children Cornelia John Ivoretta Robert Rita Jo and siblings Albert Widner and Mrs Mary Westerfield and Mrs Eugenia Sumner. The text mentions connections to Elwood Indiana and local figures in business and education.
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Widener
Elwood
Orbie
Marie Miller
Rita Cairns Gary
Suevines
Fred Clute
Macmillan
Indiana
Etta Sal
Ato Rank
PTAA
Eli &. Railroad
Polit Git
Perlec
Wollen
Vics
Gta
Perhisns Gy
Uso Rien
Kabrich
Ashsistant
Afy
James Smith
Mark Lamey
Daniel Green
James £. Willeson
James S. Blair
Fivo
Cornelia
John
I Voretta
Robert
Rita Jo
All Home
Albert Widner
Elwdod
Mary Westerfield
Eugenia Sum, Nerman
Laoel
Macmillan tours town recalls family roots amid war talk
In Spencer and nearby areas Gordon Macmillan visits his mother’s childhood home and reflects on 1910s era memory as responses to Cold War pressures surface. Officials consider a $2.1 billion jobs and training package while debates over manpower programs and nuclear threats echo nationwide.
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Eople
America
Russia
Macmillan
Spencer
Alexander Macmillan
Nellin Rees Macmillan
First Reports Continued From Hate One Event Sessions
Nationally recognized speakers are slated to appear at each of the remaining sessions. Additional report meetings are scheduled for Tuesday Jan 30 and Monday Feb 1 with divisions and individuals listed among the attendees.
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Hate
Larry Jackson
Brandy
Kaith H. Cochran
G.erard Cattell
Thomas C. Funk
Dave Salatin
DelcoRemy
Kenneth Musser
Anthony Andreaka
Guide Lamp Divizion
Egyptian War Captives Freed Near Suez Canal
About 4500 Egyptian troops were lured toward the Suez Canal by Israeli forces and crossed to freedom. In the exchange, Egypt freed an Israeli pilot and a silenced airman, the last of 10 Israeli prisoners jailed in Cairo, the earlier releases having begun New Year's Day under the Red Cross. A railroad cooperative allows any railroad car to move over other lines across the continent.
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Qantara
Egypt
Suez Canal
Stgr
Cairo
Internatonal Red Cross
Concentration Continues As Cavalry Reports Large Communist Kills
Cavalry units claim 1281 Communists killed in night fighting against an estimated 600 Viet Cong. Four U S soldiers were killed in action and 24 wounded. North Vietnamese diversions near the 4th Infantry Division area left five communists dead and seven American troops dead with 24 injuries. Air missions focused on the southern panhandle.
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Imstrug
Ruth
Jerrycer
Siosen
Red Cross
Ghare
Cyo
Anid
Saigon
Ween
I Rooney III
San Francisco
Mickey Rooney
St. Francis Hospital
Ife
Yones
Yitax Danas
India
Busines Ri
Ion
Indiana
Gwar Hills
Annawice
Whitcomb
North Vietnapublican
Astarial
Leathernecks
Bol
26Th Marine Regiment
Khe Sanh
Ingar de Laotian
North Vietnam
Panhandle
South Vietnam
Guccvillas
Aes
Tie
U.S. 4Th Infantry Divisi
U.S
An Hoaein
Two Executives of Brockway Glass Co Die In Mana Events
Obituary notes report the deaths of two Brockway Glass Co executives, Fipley B. less and Glenn A. Mengle, within days of each other. Mengle, former president, died in Coral Gables after a short illness. Less, longtime chief executive, died at Magee Hospital Pittsburgh. Burial plans and funeral details follow for both.
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Brockway Glass Company
Fipley B. Iless
Brockway Glass Co., Inc
Magee Hospital
Pittsburgh
Penn
Glenn A. Mengie
Brockway Glass Co. Inc
Docler's
Marion
Zeast
Jack
Columbus Ave
Church of Christ
Nat Park Cemetery
Uniontown
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Wharton School of Business
Ernest E. Sharp
University of Pennsylvania
Chase
Fencol
Mengle
News of Pennsylvania
York Central Railroad
Scranton
Locomoivellege
glass ius/Brotherhood
Iness
Brock
Eva Hines
Evalelway Sales Company
HY Ind
Wilder) Hines
Machine Belle Company
James B. Hines
Brockway Glassville
Brothers Funeral
Phely Renerds
John Lune
Basti How
Methodist Church
Promii
Jaresilent
Arete Law Mh
Direct
Semela A
Stere
Needram
Puneral
Anderson Memorial Park
Enon
Anerea’s Foreign Policy Comment Sparks U S Caution
A veteran diplomat urged the United States to dismiss lingering gratitude concerns amid Anerea’s foreign policy debates. He said Washington should not overreact to minimal reactions as it shapes broader diplomacy.
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al Ig Anerea
United States
Anderson Fire Department Earns Civic Recognition
The Anderson Fire Department and Fire Chief Jack Richardson were commended by the Anderson Chamber of Commerce Fire Prevention Committee for outstanding fire prevention efforts. The National Fire Prevention Contest promotes safety consciousness and modern techniques in public and private prevention. Charles Ehle and James S. Doyle chaired the chamber panel.
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Nderson
Page One
New Albany
National Fire Protection Association
Anderson
Jack Richardson
Anderson Chamber of Commerce
Charles Ehle
James 5. Doyle
Butler University Dads' Association forms on campus
Dr. Arthur Gilliam joins the Butler University Dads' Association Executive Committee as the group aims to engage fathers of students in campus life. The effort centers on encouraging active interest in University activities and student welfare.
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Arthur Gilliam
University Board
Arthur WY. Gillon
DDS
Ant,derson
Butler Univers]ity
Butler
Gilliam
Washington
Chay Anderson
OINS
Forestr
Indianapolis
James H. Lee
Miniversity
Star
Kentucky
Forestry Division
Indiana Department of Natural
Bassecon
Sulivan County
Five Killed as Battle with Communist Raiders Continues
Reports say five raiders were killed and one captured after an infantry unit intercepted two servicemen and pursued the group toward the DMZ in Korea. A police officer and five civilians also died amid clashes as the rest moved northward. U.S. troops protected the western truce front while reinforcements pressed the pursuit.
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Page Nn
Demilitarized Zone
Dmz
North Korea
North
South Korea
Rcan Sourees
U.S
Lasyrits
Plead Guilty To Burglary In Two Cases
Two men charged with first degree burglary pleaded guilty during a session. Chewit Sours and Lee Vie Young, both 22, entered pleas while awaiting sentencing on related charges.
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Chewit Sours
Lee Vie Young
Ara
rBklridge
Lester
Mat Gilliam
Aloyners
J. Bayne Burton
Henry P. Schrenker
Dia
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Japan
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Delavan
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Arcadia
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Arpatti
Santa Ana
California
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Gaia
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Arcadia Church of the Brethren
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Samuel Baer
Clara Hardy Sexton
Chrysler
Los Angeles
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Adrian [Sexton
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Port Wayne
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Yorktown
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Rub Church
Edhard Siedman
Alliaace Ghurca
Lapel
Brookside
Fueral
Louise Richivine Pendleton
Louise Richwine
Main St
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Val Harris
Grace Methodist Church
Joseph Espay
Church of God
Grove Lawn
Ivera
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Mounds Mall
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Defense Department
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Marine PLC
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de Busk
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Jacquelyne J. de Busk
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Lenz
Arthur FL Tenz
Sthiting
Massengill
Hite
Solcht
Phnom Penh
Cambodia
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Jefferson Jefferson
Wiliam and Mary College
George Wette
Che Authia
Jefferson
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Bubo
Favieral
Kamus
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