Commissioner Study and bids for Elwood bridge project
Madison County commissioners approved bids readvertisement for Elwood bridge reconstruction over Dak Creek on Fairground Street and a separate juvenile home project. Plans include rezoning debates, added capacity for a detention center, and a 14 cent tax rate formality to fund the bridge. Chief justice Lowdermilk noted ongoing tax cases including Madison County reassessment and state board decisions.
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Elwood
Williamt Wool
Sai
Planning Commission
Wood
Leprold Susith
Sture
Wood Saidl
Lod
J.T. Lyles
Indianapol
Nelson
Tlj.l
Rus
Mtarney
Vince Kelley _apy
Serenge
Vetween Pro& Recreation
Sc- Wood
Sion
Resine
Deats
Aves
Arthur Henning
Kelley
Kenneth
Arthur BE
Francis
Bath
Secratary
Kalley
Marlon Wilters
Joe W. Lower
Milk
Indiana Appellate Court
Madison County
Lowdermilk
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Knox
Vigo
Marshall
Dasper
Federal funds misuse flagged in education audit findings
An HEW audit cites misapplication of federal funds by local education agencies, with funds used before approved construction, and improper distribution procedures. Wells defended actions as proper at the time but acknowledged policy requires funds held until contracts are signed. Officials say procedures have since been corrected and follow state plans.
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HEW
Wells
Anderson
Hammond
WEW
U.S. Office of Education
State Board of Vocational and Technical Education
Indiana
Former AN Employee Visits Kin Here
Stilley of Staaton V4, a former employee of Anderson Newspapers Inc., is visiting his wife Mrs. John Stilley in Anderson. He reports his son Wloyd C. Stilley, a sergeant released from the U S Air Force last January, made the dean's list in the spring semester at Wilkes College Wilkes-Barre VI. A second son James L. Stilley II is a radar instructor at San Diego Calif. The father is an Anderson High School alumnus and both sons attended local schools.
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Dates Stilley
Staaton
Anderson Newspapers, Inc
John Stilley
Anderson
Wloyd C. Stilley
U.S. Air Force
Wilkes College
Wilkes-Barre
James L. Stilley II
San Diego
Calif
Anderson High School
Birth and mission of the American Bible Society
The American Bible Society began on May 13, 1816, in New York City to spread scriptures worldwide. From 60 founders it now spans 35 denominations and has distributed over 750 million copies in 95 countries, aiming to place a Bible in every language for those who want it.
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Abraham Lincoln
American Bible Society
New York City
Vaunted Southeast Asia fighting spills into Laos and Cambodia
Allied spokesmen reported renewed hostilities across Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos. U S Cavalry uncovered a 185 ton rice cache inside Cambodia near the Pish Hook during a westward reconnaissance. In Laos the North Vietnamese allegedly attacked near the Plain of Jars under heavy rain, killing 64 Laotian defenders and wounding 38, while 23 Gaolian troops were missing. Vang Pao leads efforts to clear the area six miles north of Sam Thong.
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Cambodia
Vietnam
U.S. Tat Aic Cavalry Division
Laos
Vientiane
Java
Geo. Vang Pao
Sam Thong
Blast at Ft Bragg Leaves Several Dead in Training Incident
The blast at a Colenian demolition area near Ft Bragg killed three Army trainees and injured others during a three phase final training week. Identified dead include Sgt Ernest J, Sgt Phillip M. Dmn, and See David E. Puckett, with several names withheld pending family notification. The area resembles a rifle range and lies in a retime section of the 107,000 acre military establishment in southeastern North Carolina.
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Flanagin
Widdath
Colenian
Army
Ernest J
Phillip M
Payetteville
Senicke
Madison, Wise
Ravyid E. Puckett
Harold &. Puckett
Smyrna
Wrigady
Rifle Range
Bt. Bragg
North Carolina
Armington Will Questioned In Probate Case
A petition filed in Madison Superior Court alleges that an estate executor and a principal beneficiary concealed a later will revoking the first. Attorney Al Woolhers said the second instrument, favoring Sheila Schrenker, now heir to a $50,000 estate, exists but is hidden. A hearing date has not been set.
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Madison Superior Court
al Woolhers
Sheila Armington Schrenker
Serrald
Finney’ S
Joseph Armington
Kretnert
Trobert Lee Armington
Wooltert
Robert Armington
Sheila Schrenker
Woolbert Staid
Elwood Legionnaires From Elwood Prepare Initiation
Elwood’s American Legion post will use Anderson’s Hockett Post No 127 to initiate new members at 2:00 pm Saturday at the post on West Main Street Elwood. Uninitiated members are asked to call 669 or 7818 to ensure sufficient materials are on hand.
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Elwood
American Legion Post
Anderson
Hockett
Pan
West Main Street
Fines and jail terms for desecrating the U S flag in 1964
Page One notes penalties for flag desecration in Honolulu and Manila on July 4 1964. It marks the 27th U S flag and 26th official change since 1777 and recounts competing explanations for the flag’s symbolism. The piece quotes comments attributed to George Washington and briefly outlines flag lore. The story closes with a reminder to fly the flag during Flag Week.
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U. S
Honolulu
Manali
George Washington
Continental Congress
Czechs Hijack Plane to Germany for Asylum
Eight Czechoslovaks including a two year old girl hijacked a Czech airliner after takeoff from Karlovy Vary and forced it to land in Nuernberg West Germany. Police say the group sought political asylum, acted with a preplanned plan, and surrendered after four hours.
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Numrnberg
Germany
West Germany
Nuernberg
West
Ings
Karlovy Vary
Prague
Pos Lew
Will Spistols
le Pitot
Roman
iWuernberg
Imirder
Nuernbeg
Palle
Wast Germany
Copilet
Jefé Nueynberg Ater
Czechoslovakia
Obscene Caller Sought By Police And Phone Company
Police and Indiana Bell cooperate to catch a caller who pretends to be a photographer and urges women to pose nude over the phone. The hoax targets dress shops and department stores, with traces possible through the telephone company.
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Jerry
Baker
Butler
Anderson
Linus
Ed Bute
Genez
Ween
Alonbine
Parsment
Indiana Bell Telephone
Pers
Ocal
Wright
ISBA committee weighs agenda items for October meeting
ISBA members consider items pending in Fort One and draft positions on a state general assembly bill. A summer meeting is usually held to shape policy, with another session typically convened at summer’s end, according to the spokesman.
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Fort One
Indiang General Assembly
ISBA
Isce
Diplomat Draper Released Unharmed In Amman Hostage Scene
Morris Draper the 42 year old head of the U S embassy political section in Amman was released unharmed after a kidnapping claimed by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine He was described as in safe hands with no details given on his abduction The incident followed clashes between Jordanian army troops and guerrillas in which authorities reported casualties and prisoners The Middle East fighting continued with Israeli forces engaging Syrian and Egyptian positions along cease fire lines and the Suez Canal in a day of heavy activity The U S embassy noted Draper was the second ranking diplomat in Jordan and that Ambassador Harrison B Symmes had been recalled to Washington amid anti American demonstrations
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United Press Sersational
U.S
Jordan
Amroga
Morris Draper
Draper
Popular
the Liberation of Palestine
Jashey
J Army
Middle East
Gel Aviv
Golan Heights
Syria
Israel
Egypt
Tsraeli
Suez Canal
Amman
Harrison B. Symmes
Washington
Hussein
U S Troop Levels Fall in Vietnam to Three-Year Low
Saigon reports the U S troop strength in Vietnam has dropped to 425 450 as of the first Thursday, a decline of 2 609 from the prior week and the lowest since March 31, 1967. Army Marines and Air Force losses totaled 1 600, 700 and 300 respectively with no replacements. The level remains below the 494 000 ceiling but is expected to continue gradually downward.
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Saigon
Vietnam
U.S. Command
U.S
Centenarian Walker Reflects On Life And Longevity
A 100-year-old farmer and fence salesman, Walker, discussed longevity attributed to sitting after meals and good self care since age 40. He criticized rushing after meals, commented on fashion, loneliness, past earnings of a few dollars a day, and urged living life by personal choice.
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Faye Cree Ga
Emporia
Jam
Walker
Youngster Loses Leg in Mower Mishap
A six year old boy identified as Rodney Roberts was seriously injured when his right leg became entangled in a power lawn mower. He underwent emergency surgery at 3 p.m. and had the leg amputated just below the knee. Hospital officials reported he was in satisfactory condition Monday night.
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Young Roberts
Rodney
Revival of Love Surges in South Meridian Church Event
A revival unfolding at the South Meridian Church of God began Friday with an all prayer breakfast at the Anderson Hotel and continues with 7 pm evening services through the week. Witnesses share personal spiritual experiences and Pastor Tarr leads sermons, with further services in New Columbus and the Ovid Community Church. A designated Revival of Love station will operate at the International Convention grounds June 15 to 18 offering packets, tape recordings, and witness sessions after convention activities.
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South Meridian Church of God
Anderson Hotel
Pasloe Charles Tarr
Southside
John Summers
Ovid Community Church
Cie Group
New Columbus
Tarr
Ovid Church
Anderson Motel
Farewell Tributes Paid To Powell s By Alex Methodists
Alexandria The Rev James Powell longtime pastor of First United Methodist Church was honored at a coal dinner Sunday as he is to be reassigned to the Southern Conference later this week Leaders from church groups spoke and Miss Mersha Johnson sang Great Thou Art with piano accompaniment The event was led by Mrs D Lawrence Frazier and assisted by church members including Mrs Alice Orme Mrs Joseph Urban and others
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Alexandria
James
Powell
First United Methodist Church
Southern Conference
Jennice Daugherty
Joseph Urban
Robert Toms
Jay Jander
Danny Dearon
Weather slows farming as showers limit fieldwork activity
Scattered showers last week restricted farmers to two days of fieldwork. Earl Park of Vardag University reports topsoil and subsoil moisture near adequate to surplus. Corn planting at about 60 percent trails last year, while soybeans, winter wheat, and oats show mixed but generally near average progress. Pasture and alfalfa conditions improve modestly.
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Lafayette, Inc
UPD
Earl Park
Vardag University
Areca
Elwoon
AMVET
Mamler Dr
Connersville
Sponsor New Glory For Old Glory
Elwood cleaners join Legion in a flag care drive offering free American flags for Play Bay. Officials urge firms to treat flags like clothing and wash by home methods for best results, aligning with the Legion program of restoring old glory.
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Elwood
Soldier Tony Eller Assigned to Amorita Division Vietnam
Filer In Vietnam Army Private First Class Tony G Eller, son of Mr and Mrs Robert P Teller of 1521 North SS Elwood, was assigned as infantryman to the Amorita Division in Vietnam.
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Army
Tony G. Eller
Robert P. Teller
North SS
Elwood
Amorita Division
Mietnam
Rise In Auto Thefts Spreads Across City
Police report an alarming rise in valuables stolen from autos citywide. Vehicles left unattended in shopping centers, restaurants, and downtown areas are the main targets, with four incidents Sunday. Drivers urged to lock doors and hide belongings. slashed convertible tops noted. Separate notes report Albert Leroy Page, 25, charged with safeburglary in Madison County amid prior burglaries. bail set at 15000. Teens charged with beverage act violations after underage drinking incident on Fletcher Street. four detained in county jail.
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Filcers
Harriet
Britton
Albert Leroy Page
Louise
Page
Madison County
Jsil
Blue Note
el Morocco
Fletcher
Peru relief grant announced by President and aide named
Washington AP reports President Nigon announced a 10 million dollar grant for Peru after the earthquake. He also named his new White House assistant Febert Jr. Finch to lead the program and win support for the relief effort.
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Washington
Nigon
Union Teachers Ousted and IFT Director Clash
CEDAR LAKE Indiana AP The IFT says Hanover Township schools fired and replaced teachers after a contract dispute amid a strike. More than 40 IFT members may lose jobs if 22 additional teachers are not retained. Officials say contracts were not signed by the deadline and negotiations continue.
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Cedar Lake
Ind
Hanover
Hanver ‘Township
Lake County
Robert L
Roups
Con- Thornbery
Afl-Cio
Thornberry
Iisle
Wanover Township
IFT
Hanover Town
Paul Scambhorn
Talers
Scambhorn
Sskij
Liwa
Fact-Finding Tour Departs War Zone for Washington
A UPI report notes a 49-member task force led by Nixon aides and lawmakers wrapped a four day field study in Southeast Asia and Cambodia. The group, including Gov Raymond Shafer and Sen John Tower, prepared a report for the President and Congress after briefings with Adm. John S. McCain and Lon Nol officials.
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Honolulu
UPI
Preshe
Nixon
Special Task Force Force
United States
Vietnam
Cambodia
Theidan
White House
Adm
John S. McCain
U.S
Southeast Asia
Pacific
Ibe
Saigon
Washington
Congress
Heribert G. Kleis
Klein
Hickam Air Force Base
Pennsylvania
Raymont P. Shaler
Phnom Penh
Lon Nol
Verislt
South Vietnam
Talc
America
Klein and
Shafer
Fimo Penh
Lon, Nol
Girik Matek
Seven Local Men Join Air Force
Seven local men enlisted for the United States Air Force in May, guided by recruiter Sam Hermag. They reported to Lackland Air Force Base for basic training and expect further schooling at Techniess Training Schools to specialize their roles. Enlistees include Larry J. Adams Chesterfield John L Wade Anderson Robert L Davenport Forkner Anderson Larry R Wells Alexandria Michael Metz Elwood Robert Metz North EB and Alivhael A Bousleg North F, Elwood.
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Unites States Air Force
TSGT
Sam Hermag
Air Force
Lackland Air Force Base
Forkner
Anderson
Larry R. Wells
Jefferson
Alexandria
Michael and
Robert Metz
North EB
Alivhael A. Bousleg
North F SL
Elwood
Army Drops Charges Against One My Lai Officer
The Army plans to drop all charges Tuesday against Capt. Thomas K. Willingham of Allenhurst ND, among four officers charged in the My Lai massacre case. The move, confirmed by reliable military sources, marks the first completed dismissal in the My Lai prosecutions and may prompt further dismissals.
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FT. Mcpherson
GPI
My Lai
Thomas K. Willingham
Allenhurst
AMVETS convention honors local members and leaders
At the Knightstown AMVETS convention Elwood Post 14 earned the Top Post of the Year award. Pulser became state chairman of the Knightstown Home Committee. Local delegates Melvin Moore and Don Relehonebaugh joined the committee. General Lewis B Hershey, former Selective Service chief, spoke and received a portrait. Jeannie Pulse, local Auxiliary president, won Top Recruiter and was named state chair of Serve Our Servicement.
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Melyid Moore
Uanny Moore
Joe Kratz
Terry Trimble
Don Reichenbaugh
Elwood Post
Pulser
Amvets Knightstown
Melvin Moore
Don Relehonebaugh
Lewis
Hershey
Selective Service
Amvets
Jeannie Pulse
Mercy Hospital Reports Patients and Ambulance Runs
Mercy Hospital numbers list admitted patients including Mrs. Marvin Young Frankton Karl Foley Paul Taylor Windfall and others with addresses across Elwood Tipton and Alexandria Dismissals include Mrs. Wilton Zook and baby Mrs. Edward Hirsch and Penny McPhearson Ambulance trips note Elwood fire department was called at 4 25 pm Sunday to transport Jim Alexander 53 to Mercy Hospital Oxygen given to Rose Cochran 1822 S F St and Helen Harrell 2065 1 St treated at Mercy Hospital during the emergency call
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Mercy Hospital
Elwood
Marvin . Young
Frankton
Karl L. Foley
Paul M. Taylor
Orin
Gibbons
Tipton
Bill Feavell
David Sunderland
Kevin Marcrum
Donald Lee
Shawn Hanlin
Arthur Cummings
Alexandria
B¢ear Bryan
Wilton Zook
Baby
Arcadia
Edward Hirsch
Ista St
Xennie Likens
Anderson
Edward Pulver
Elwood Fire Department
Jim Alexander
S. St
Rose Cochran
S. F St
Helen Harrell
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Filer
Peru
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