Washington Monument's turbulent path to dedication
A National Geographic Society book recounts the 19th century saga of the Washington Monument from Mills design to Know Nothing faction turmoil, Civil War interlude, and final 1884 capstone and 1885 dedication, with curating by Lonnelle Aikman and Frank Freidel.
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Brooklyn Bridge For Sale Teaser Private Financing Offer
An ad promotes a personal finance service offering loans up to $1,000 with monthly payments and private terms. It invites readers to call 643-6983 or visit for quick financing on desired purchases including mentions of the Brooklyn Bridge as a sensational hook.
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Brooklyn Bridge
China Erodes Russia's Red Leader Role in 1964 Survey
Washington report notes in January 1964 Communist parties outside the Soviet bloc show strong pro Chinese tendencies in Indonesia India Japan and New Zealand. Pro Chinese parties formed in nine other nations after splits with parent organizations. Bitter clashes occur in six more nations amid Sino Soviet dispute shifts.
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Soviet Union
Com-4
Peking
U.S
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Indonesia
India
Japan
New Zealand
United States
Africa
Moscow
Youth work camp participation aids Charleston church project
Shirley Davis son Jr of Shirley Methodist Church participated in a youth work camp in Charleston West Virginia. The group cut weeds tore down shacks built concrete forms and a retaining wall and drainage system around the church as part of a project to help the local community.
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William Davisson Jr
Shirley Methodist Church
Charleston
W. Va
Infant Plough and Adair obituaries in Anderson
Infant Gregory Alan Plough son of David and Connie Plough died shortly after birth at Community Hospital. Graveside rites Saturday at Babyland Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery. Elbert C. Frazee Funeral Home in charge. Surviving parents and maternal and paternal grandparents. Charles Hall 60 of 108 E 9th St. last rites today 1:30 at Harold E. Rozelle Funeral Home. Burial Mendon Cemetery. Mrs Vera Elkins 68 of Columbus died July 3. Francis Custer 45 of Dublin fatally struck at Chrysler New Castle plant final rites today 2 p.m. Dolls Funeral Home Dublin burial South Lawn Cemetery.
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Gregory Alan Plough
David
Connie Plough
Community Hospital
Babyland
Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery
G. R. Bateman
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Elbert C. Frazee
Middletown
Wilburn Fisher
Anderson
Doris Plough
Adair
Brian Dean Adair
Davie
Marlene Adair
W. 4Th St
East Maplewood
M. H. Swango
Bailey Chapel
Eub Church
Baker Brothers Funeral Home
Deborah
Terri
Michael
Donald
Claude Jackson
Temple City
Calif
Wiliam J
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North Dr
Brown and Butz
Monroe Schuster
Clifford Hardwick
James Cain
Ray Westerman
Wilbur Roby
Warren Marshall
Linfield Myers
Oscar Melson
Fred L. Matthews
Sol Miller
Charles Hall
Harold E. Rozelle
Harvey King
Ingalls Methodist Church
Mendon Cemetery
Pendleton
Vera Elkins
Vera Ethel Elkins
Columbus
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Columbus Memorial Hospital
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Howard Elkins
Halfmoon Bay
Loretta Greathouse
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Dublin
Ruth Price
Chrysler Corporation
New Castle
Dolls Funeral Home
South Lawn
June
Networks To Show Stevenson Funeral Coverage
New York AP reports three networks plan live coverage of Adlai Stevenson funeral in Washington. NBC starts outside the National Cathedral at 10:45 a.m. EDT, CBS at 10:50 a.m., and ABC at 11:00 a.m. for the service.
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Burglary Charges Filed in Madison County Case
Police filed formal first degree burglary charges in Madison County Circuit Court against Gary Edward Adams 23 of 1425 Locust St for breaking into a home on Locust Street while a resident was inside Vera Mitchiem reported a break in Wednesday night at Sun Glo Service Station 1725 Mounds Rd where cigarettes were stolen a pay phone was removed and three carton lots of cigarettes taken by breaking into a restroom door and entering the main area.
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Vera Mitchiem
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Hospital dismissals list from St Johns and area homes
Dismissed patients include Howard Hughes 1906 E 45th St Hugh Carver 1229 Woodside Dr and George Whitlock 1229 Woodside Dr plus Nellie Craig Nellie Karen Fuller Eva Hughes Judith Ellingwood and Reviel Phillips among others. Also named are Elza Clendenin Vera Stennis and daughter, Carl Shepherd Eva Hughes and Judy Ellingwood with addresses and home locations in Pendleton Middletown Columbus Ave and 1603 W 19th St. Exports of wheat to Peking are noted for the fiscal year ending June 30 totaling about 1173 million bushels.
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Alexandria
George Whitlock
Woodside
Garrett Tuck
Pendleton
Nellie Craig
Karen Fuller
Eaton
Mary Hannehan
Miller Ave
Elza Clendenin
Cook's
Vera Stennis
Daugh
Carl Shepherd
Middletown
Eva Hughes
Victory
Cl. F
Peking
Judith Ellingwood
Columbus Ave
Reviel Phillips
134Th St
State PSC heats city's steam heat rate raise plea
Indiana Public Service Commission held a session in Indianapolis as Anderson petitions to raise steam heat rates. Municipal plant officials report 1964 65 losses of 89178 and propose a rate plan to cut annual losses to 48650. Evansville utility wins PSC approval to end steam heat in the City of Evansville in two years.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Public Service Commission
Anderson
Evansville
Papandreou Resigns Triggers Greek Crisis and Protests
Papandreou announced his resignation after clashing with King Constantine over an army purge. Thousands of students demonstrated in Athens saying We want Papandreou and Down with the traitor. The crisis drew in Defense Minister Garoufalias and Commander in Chief Constantine as tensions mounted toward possible new elections. Also President Johnson named Mary J. Bunting and Harvey Picker to the National Science Board in Washington.
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Atomic Energy Commission
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Picker X-Ray Corp
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