Whitcomb Names Crean as New Civil Rights Commission Director
Gov. Whitcomb appoints C. Lee Crean Jr. 35 of South Bend as civil rights commission director with a $18,000 salary, replacing Harold Hatcher who left for the South Carolina poverty program. Crean previously led St. Joseph County Center for Economic Development and directed the local Human Relations division. Whitcomb vows no large riot-area trips while planning to visit Indiana communities and meet black and white leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Fort W
Indiana Civil the Commission
Whitcomb
C. Lee Crean Jr
South Bend
Indiana
Ciues
Omo
Fort Wayne
Civil Rights Commission
Crean
Commission
Harold Hatcher
Hatcher
South Carolina
St. Joseph County
McCart
Correction Department
Sunda
State Department
Brown County
All-Tron Bridge St Louis First Iron Railroad Bridge
The All-Tron Bridge in St Louis marks the first all-iron railroad bridge in the United States, completed in 1845 and setting a milestone in 19th century railway construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Beef Show Judging Set For Monday
Carcass judging is scheduled Monday in the Hoosier Beef Show in Indianapolis. The grand champion steer shown by Harold Allread and his son sold for 38.50 per hundredweight to Red's Market. Top auction price was 51 per cwt for crossbred steers entered by James E. Souder and Ed Davies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
UPI
Hereford
Alan
Sherry Fortner
Dana
Paul Stoner
Ladoga
Mark Witter
Brookville
Pinney Purdue Farms
Wanatah
J & J Humphreys
Walcott
James E. Souder
Greenfield
Ed Davies
Judson
Preston's Supermarket
Souder
Safeway Foods
Davies
Scouts Tour Presidents Route From Missouri to Idaho
Kelly Hawes reports for the Herald as Kikihawen and Scout Council from Madison and four boys head to the 7th Boy Scout Jamboree at Farra gut State Park Idaho. They visit Truman Library in Independence and Eisenhower Museum in Abilene and stay at Camp Webster before Elmore Cafeteria in Salina.
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Kikihawen and Scout Council
Madison
Henry
Hancock
Hamilton
Farragut State Park
Idaho
Kelly Hawes
Special Herald
Columbia
Independence
Harry S Truman
Gold Star Mothers Recognized for Hospital Service
ELWOOD Madison County chapter of the American Gold Star Mothers met at the American Legion Post Home with Mrs. Mary Bell presiding. Elsie Cherry read thank you notes and minutes from the South Bend state convention. the chapter earned the Gold Star Mothers Chapter special service certificate for VAVS Hospital fund contributions supporting three Indiana VA hospitals. The national president Mamie Simmons signed the certificate. A monetary contribution was sent to the state for the annual veterans carnival in Marion. Thelma McQuire of Anderson attended as a guest. the next meeting is August 13 at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood
Madison County
American Gold Star Mothers, Inc
American Legion Post
Mary Bell
Elsie Cherry
South Bend
Gold Star Mothers Chapter
VAVS
Department of Indiana
Mamie P. Simmons
Marion
Thelma McQuire
Anderson
Elwood Names Eugene Durm New Fire Lieutenant
Eugene Durm of 1311 S E Street has been named lieutenant on the Elwood fire crew under Captain Junior Dever. The 12 years veteran and Willkie High School graduate is married with five children and served in the U S Marine Corps. Durm is a member of St Josephs Catholic Church 40 8 International Association of Fire Fighters Indiana Firemen s Association and former secretary treasurer of Local 1671. He replaces Earl Boyer who resigned but will remain with the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood
Eugene Durm
S. E St
Winning Leaguers At Swimming Party
After a 4 to 3 seven inning Little League win over Commercial Bank the Fuller's Market team gathered for a swimming party and wiener roast at the Wilson country home hosted by Mr and Mrs Steven Abernathy and Mr and Mrs John Wilson. Players included Phillip Hilligoss Michael Goodnight David Goodnight Bruce Fuller Jake Gosnell Matt Gosnell Marty Abernathy Ronnie King Fred Savage Shane Wilson Shawn Wilson Jimmie Elsworth Jamie Garner. Guests listed with several family members attended.
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Alexandria
Commercial Bank
Fuller's Market
Steven Abernathy
John Wilson
Wilson Country
Phillip Hilligoss
Michael
David Goodnight
Bruce Fuller
Jake
Matt Gosnell
Marty Abernathy
Ronnie King
Fred Savage
Shane
Shawn Wilson
Jimmie Elsworth
Jamie Garner
Marcie Gosnell
Tammy
Polly Abernathy
Luanne
Kathy
Scott King
Max Elsworthy
Larry King
Rod Fuller
Armitt Gosnell
Jim Garner
Savage
Mercy Hospital Admits And Discharges List
Mercy Hospital reports admit and discharge details for Elwood cases. Admitted: Wayne Everling, Mrs Harry Han, Mrs Eugene Gregg, David Sunderland, Mrs William Hearlin. Discharged: Michael McQueen, Mrs Tim Gardner, Mrs Nick Pantos, Mrs Lawrence Fettig and baby, James Wallace. Also a son born to Mr and Mrs Richard Ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood
Mercy Hospital
Wayne Everling
N. 12Th St
Harry Han
N. B St
Eugene Gregg
N. 16Th St
David Sunderland
S. 16Th St
William Hearlin
Michael McQueen
Main St
Tim Gardner
Alexandria
Nick Pantos
W. Main St
Lawrence Fettig
Baby
James Wallace
S. B St
Richard Ball
S. M St
Linden Lane VBS Opens Monday Evening
Linden Lane Church of God will start a weekday Vacation Bible School on Monday evening and run daily 6 30 to 8 30 p m through July 18 for children ages three through those who completed the second grade. Closing program set for 7 p m Sunday July 20. Mrs C W Killion directs the school. Rev William Seibert is pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesterfield
Linden Lane
Nylon stockings priced for 15 cents worth of nylon
A brief note states that a pair of stockings contains about 15 cents worth of nylon material. The fact highlights the fiber content cost rather than retail price.
U S Presses Russia To Speed Arms Talks
United States urges Moscow to begin bilateral talks on nuclear arms limitations. Secretary Rogers notes Gromyko's positive tone but says Washington awaits Soviet reply to proposals for a start between July 31 and August 15 with Vienna or Geneva as possible sites. Senate leaders call for clear timing and place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Moscow
United States
Soviet Union
William P. Rogers
Andrei Gromyko
U.S
Rogers
Senate
Gromyko
State Department
Man
Vienna
Geneva
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Mansfield
School Groups Must Finish Reorganizing in Indiana Counties
Atty Gen Theodore Sendak says county school reorganizing committees in counties not yet finished must continue operating despite the dissolution of the State School Reorganization Commission. The work will proceed under the General Education Commission with 72 of 92 counties already reorganized.
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Indianapolis
UPI
Theodore Sendak
State
Sendak
Anna Maloney
D-Gary
Lake County
Indiana General Education Commission
General Education Commission
State School Reorganization Commission
Indiana School Reorganization Commission
Jefferson and
Steuben
Mitchell Sees Bill Aiding Voting Rights
Atty Gen John Mitchell told a Senate subcommittee that Nixon administration legislation would strengthen the 1965 Voting Rights Act and broaden protections. He said a five year extension would be inadequate, arguing the proposal blocks discrimination and adds enforcement measures while expanding coverage to all states. Civil rights leaders privately expect limited support among subcommittee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John N. Mitchell
Nixon
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
Mitchell
House Judiciary
House
Senate
Birch Bayh
D-Ind
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Justice Department
Alexandria Court News court listings and fines
City Judge James Braun presided Wednesday evening cases from Alexandria area residents. Multiple speeding fines of 27.25 dollars were issued. registrations and licenses faced dismissals or fines, including false registration and public intoxication. Non support and expired operator licenses resulted in dismissals or minor penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
James Braun
Herman Marcum
Rt. 2
Elwood
Roy E. Jackson
Rt. 7
Muncie
Carla $. Woodward
Howard B. Sawers Jr
Mulberry St
Jimmy A. Delph
Tipton
Perry J. Pushing
Columbia Ave
Sarah L. Hughes
Summitville
George H. Christ
Rt. 3
Michael J. Denny
Alexandria Pike
Anderson
Noah L. Nicely
Orestes
Carmelia K. Downs
Crescent Ct
Chesterfield
Michael L. Riddle
Ninth St
Danny L. Norris
Rt. 1
Frankton
Harley Pitcock
Teamsters threaten strike over Indiana bargaining ruling
Indiana Teamsters officials warned of a possible strike after Attorney General Theodore Sendak ruled that a memorandum of understanding on bargaining rights for highway truck drivers should be settled by a court. Norman Murrin of South Bend called the ruling unfair and said a meeting of union leaders in Indianapolis may set the final decision next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
UPI
Indiana
State Highway Department
Roger D. Branin
Rites Set For Brenda Swift In Alexandria
Final rites for Brenda Swift 13 daughter of Neil and Betty Swift Rt. 3 Alexandria to be held 1 30 p m Monday at Noffze Funeral Home interment Parkview Cemetery calling hours after 7 p m today in Alexandria
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Noffze
Brenda Swift
Neil and
Betty Swift
Rt. 3
Parkview Cemetery
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Hamilton PI
Harold Keel
Everybody’s Station Store
Ohio and
Jefferson
Dietzen
Siendon Sue
Kraft
COLBY
Doz
Emge Wieners
Aoeed
Campbell Soups
Maxwell House
Royal Air Force
New York Harbor
Boy Scouts
Herald Correspondent
Truman
Durm
Tatanka Lyotake Hosila
Sitting Bull
East 24Th Street
Independent Credit Union
Russia
Bill
Alexandria Court News
Ralph R. Ferbe
Melvin F. May
1Th St. Rd
Richmond
Lafay
Dayton Road
F.E.T
Lafayette
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