Traffic Deaths Lag Behind Holiday Toll Estimates
United Press International reports Fourth of July traffic deaths remained below 1967’s all time high as the holiday entered its third day. By 10 p.m. EDT, 267 people had died in traffic since the holiday began, with California leading at 20 deaths and Texas close behind. One fireworks fatality occurred as Denis Chizas, 24, was killed by an aerial bomb in Bellwood, Illinois. Last year’s holiday weekend toll was 732.
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Further Delay In Courthouse Planning Suit
Madison County courthouse planning is pushed back as a motion to strike a summary judgment is heard by Judge James Luckett. If the motion is granted, proceedings move to affidavits and briefs. if denied, the summary judgment is reviewed on its merits. The injunction suit, filed Oct 6, 1666, has kept venue changes and delays ongoing, delaying construction plans until resolution.
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Yorktown Man Drowns at Prairie Creek Reservoir
A Yorktown man aged 23 drowned Thursday evening in Prairie Creek Reservoir about four miles east of Muncie. He was the third water accident victim during Indiana's Fourth of July weekend. George Poston, identified as the deceased, reportedly jumped into the reservoir from a pontoon boat.
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Indiana University plans women’s gymnastics workshop
BLOOMINGTON IN AP Dr Anita Aldrich chair of IU physical education for women says women are poorly developed from the waist up and plans a July 8 13 workshop to train high school teachers in using heavy gymnastics equipment to build muscle and strength in girls.
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Reward Offered For Duck Thief in Anderson
Mrs Stubblefield offers 281 reward after her year-old pet duck Harry is stolen from 1316 Central near Tawn format. She and her family raised the duck in the bathroom then yard, noting the boy next door cried when told of the loss. She doubts why anyone would steal a duck unless to eat it and asks for its safe return.
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Stahr Reported Quitting As IU Trustees Meet
BLOOMINGTON Ind AP Indiana University trustees held Friday meetings and planned Saturday sessions as reports circulated that TU s president Dr Elvis Stabe would resign Stahr would not comment and a trustee cited basis for the reports The university relations director said there would be a statement after Saturday morning talks Stahr has been university president since 192 and previously led West Virginia University and served as Army secretary prior to academia
Trudeau shuffles cabinet in major Canadian leadership reshuffle
Ottawa Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau announced a nine member cabinet overhaul, retaining nineteen Pearson ministers. Key changes place Horace Olson as Agriculture Minister and Jean Eudes Dubé as Veterans Affairs, with John Turner as Justice Minister and Gerard Pelletier named Secretary of State in the five year plan.
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Ray Visits British Prison as Plea Strategy Emerges
James Earl Ray’s American lawyer Arthur J. Hanes visited him at Wandsworth Prison in London to discuss defense strategy for extradition proceedings. Hanes indicated a possible not guilty plea and opposed a venue change to Memphis, noting Ray’s health and mental state. British-ordered proceedings and Ray’s British counsel Michael Eugene also attended.
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4-H Fair Slated At Buelah Park
The Madison County 4-H Fair at Buelah Park in Alexandria will run August 5, hosted by the Madison County H Association and the Alexandria Kiwanis Club. Events include crowning the 4-H Fair Queen, daily exhibit judging, greased pig contest, cheerleader contest, battle of the bands, country music, a Teen Dance, and an Awards Night.
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Abominable Snowman In Anderson At Free Fair
The Free Fair in Anderson Indiana closes tonight after a week of fun and foolishness with attractions like the Human Blockhead and the Long Neck Woman from Burma. Thousands visit as officials deny rumors of a fatal ride incident and note robust attendance and rides recently rated excellent.
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Thant Debre To Discuss Vietnam In Paris Visit
Paris reports say UN Secretary General Thant will meet French Foreign Minister Debre in Paris on Saturday to discuss a possible Vietnam settlement. A North and South Vietnam delegation attended a Grenoble jurists congress as Thant weighs new avenues for peace while De Gaulle eyes a more active role if negotiations advance.
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Pendleton Inmate Escapes From Reformatory
Curtis Tickle, 91, escaped Friday afternoon from a work detail outside Pendleton Reformatory. He was serving a 440 year term for entering to commit a felony and was at large as of late last night, with authorities from Knox County State Police reporting the escape.
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Fountain County Jail Escapees Captured Near Veedersburg
VEEDERSBURG Ind AP An Indiana teenager and a Maryland man who escaped from Fountain County Jail at Covington were captured by about two policemen Friday night at the west edge of Veedersburg. William Cornett 16 of Chesterton was found at the edge of a brickyard and Raymond P Maestrey 23 of Myattsville Md was later apprehended in nearby woods.
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New Arrivals at Community Hospital and Vicinity
Mr and Mrs Nikki Pedrigo welcome a girl at 278 Madison Ave. My and Mrs Hilligoss report a girl at 1st Et Me. and Mrs Edward Willis celebrate a girl at 01 N Madison Ave. Mr and Mrs Macvis Rutter of Alexandria announce a girl.
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