Tibetan Rebels Strike Western Tibet in Heavy Fighting
UPI reports from Calcutta that Tibetan freedom fighters led by Buddhist monks launched a major uprising in Western Tibet. Chinese troops suffered heavy casualties as refugees described Khampa guerrilla activity and monasteries looted for jewels and gold. Refugees say Panchen Lama factions were involved and thousands of Red troops were redeployed to quell the revolt.
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UPI
Ajit K. Das
Calcutta
Bhutan
Red
Ajit K
DAS
Tibet
Gyantse
Sekhar Dzong
Nepal
Shigatse
Peiping
Dalai Lama
India
Lhasa
Sikkim
Governor approves funds for NIU property purchases
Gov Stratton releases 237500 to the teachers college board for Northern Illinois University DeKalb to acquire six parcels of property in DeKalb. The action comes as part of a Springfield budget allocation reported by Bulletin-Herald Classifieds.
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Springfield
UPI
Stratton
Teachers College Board
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb
Mayor Fortson Leads Draft of Democratic Party Planks
Elwood Mayor Robert M. Fortson serves on Indiana Democratic platform committee sessions at the Claypool Hotel in Indianapolis. The panel worked late Wednesday and Thursday, finishing at 1 p.m. after two days of drafting party planks. Miss Barbara Kay Wisehart won a $100 Knights of Pythias scholarship and will study veterinary medicine at Purdue University. Mercy Hospital notes list dismissals and admissions for several local residents.
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Elwood
Robert M. Fortson
Democratic Party
Claypool
Indianapolis
Barbara Kay Wisehart
Martin Wisehart
No. C St
Wendell L. Willkie
Knights of Pythias
Paul Richey
Purdue University
500 Winner Visits Elwood at Indianapolis Rac e
Indianapolis 500 winner Jim Rathmann visited Elwood on Thursday noon with his wife. He signed many cards at a cafeteria where he ate lunch and drew attention from local employees. IU Varsity Club heard Phil Dickens discuss football prospects and new university facilities for fall. Callaway Park will host the Indiana Poultry Breeders Association summer show July 23 with a junior show featured.
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Elwood
Jim Rathmann
Miami
Fla
Indianapolis
Rathmann
Elwood Indiana University
Phil Dickens
Dickens
Bob Stebbins
Jerry Planutis
Bob Hicks
Charles McDaniels
Jack Beeler
Wilbur Stevens
Howard Brown
Joe Stevens
Elwood Club
Indiana Poultry Breeders Association
Callaway Park
C. K. Castle
Portland
Frank Conway
John Gray
Reelsville
Bridal Shower Honors Miss Schweitzer in Alexandria
Miss Janet Schweitzer was honored at a bridal shower hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs Arvid Schweitzer with sister Mrs Elmer Maynard as hostess. Guests enjoyed games and a pink and white decor. Refreshments served to a list of local residents and out of town visitors from Michigan Tipton Anderson Summitville.
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Alexandria
Janet Schweitzer
Arvid Schweitzer
Elmer Maynard
Don Madden
Walter Schmidt
Martin Burden
Frank Sturm, Jr
Gene Beckley
Rex Frazier
J. Petro
Sherri
Jean Ann Schweitzer
Sue Alumbaugh
Rudolph Wells
Richard Zarse
William Savage
Herschel Reed
John Heifner
Stephen
Kenneth
Fred Haas
Mary Alex
Eugene Stone
Tim
William Harman
Phil Marazita
Michigan
Cleo Jones
Tipton
Tony Kirkpatrick
Anderson
Chance Stone
Jimmy
Summitville
Indianapolis
Gertrude Ramey
Maude Barnes
The
Legion Home
Stella Strecker
Juanita Sparks
Elwood Eastern Star
Mary Latshaw
Ethel Wimmer
Myrtle Dawson
Mancil Goodwin
LaVon Parker
Tess
Velisa Faucett
Mary Ring
Gertrude Monahan
New Voters Grow as Youth Age Into Balloting Power
Over 43 million Americans have reached voting age in the last two decades and the population may approach 300 million by 2000, according to the bureau. This trend signals a rising influence of younger voters in future elections.
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Missus Bureau
U. S
Cosmetics costs drive a billion-dollar yearly spend
Americans spend about one billion dollars annually on cosmetics. The figure highlights the growing consumer interest in beauty products and personal care across the United States.
Elwood Social Activities Highlight War Mothers and Clubs
Elwood groups gather for war service and social events. The American War Mothers meet at the Legion with plans to support a national cemetery dedication trip and a Marion hospital visit. Other clubs host smorgasbord, games, and upcoming gatherings at the Legion home and local venues.
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Elwood
American Legion
Sylvia Sykora
Agnes Murray
Veterans Hospital
Marion
War Mothers
Marion Veterans Hospital
Myrtle Biddle
Veterans’ Hospitals
Heartbarger Bright marriage in Methodist Church
Announcement of the marriage of Mrs. Pansy Bright of 1825 So L St Middletown to Cleo H Heartbarger Middletown. Ceremony held at Markleville Methodist Church at 2 30 p m Friday May 27 with Rev Edwin H Helm officiating. Both employed at Delco Remy Anderson. They will live on Rt 1 Middletown. Mrs Heartbarger is daughter of Mr and Mrs Edis Etchison of 1829 So L St.
Daily vehicle commute and trips across the United States
About 45 million Americans drive to and from work daily. Roughly 19 million others use motor vehicles for travel to school shopping and other activities.
Rubber ingredients in synthetic rubber production
Two essential components in making synthetic rubber are butadiene and styrene. Both are petroleum derived products.
Alice Robinson Burial Today
Graveside rites for Alice Robinson 73, a former Alexandria resident, will be held at 3 30 p m Friday in Alexandria. Dr J Dayton McCormick of Lafayette will officiate. The funeral home is Rogers Meyer of Lafayette. Interment details list Karl M Kyle ambulance transport from St Johns Hospital.
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Alexandria
Alice Robinson
Lafayette
J. Dayton McCormick
Rogers-Meyer
Axie Finch
Karl M. Kyle
St. John’s Hospit
Anderson
N. Canal St
Truck Owners Split Between Farms and Cities
One third of all trucks in the United States are on farms. The remaining two thirds are located in urban communities.
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U. S
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American Industrial Bankers Association
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B.f.goodrich
B.E Goodrich
Mercy Hospital
Feed Hardebeck
Phillip Henderson
Danny Hayes
Paul Mills
Chesterfield
Oren Brown
Kenneth McElfresh
Stephanie Parrish
Costello Ave
James Tobey
Robert Blankenship
St. Mercy Hospital
William Budd
Robert Jarrett
Don Powell
Arley McQueen
Dallas Walker
Cleveland, Ohio
Walker
Jeannine Walker
East 93Rd St
Cleveland
Alexandria Social News
Max Stone
Pam
Edgeway Dr
Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club
Mangas
Sonja Winkle
Keith Kistler
Harry Han
First Presbyterian Church
James Baker
John Scholls
Kenneth Qualls
Heartbarger
Mrs. Woodard
Mollie Woodard
Paul Jenkins
Bradford
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Kroehler
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Mate
Klay
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