United States withdraws Wheelus base in Libya ahead of schedule
The US hands over Wheelus Air Force Base to Libya's Revolutionary Command Council 19 days early as 47 Americans depart for Europe. The move ends the long 43 year agreement and follows Libyan takeover on Sept. 1. Families of Dana Peck and Mrs Vera Leek attend services at local churches as funeral plans are set.
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Asebasa
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de Atowandtian
Khoven
Cen
Astral Christian Church
Libyan Air Force Association of Indianapolis
Ras
Association of
Anderson and
Eagles Lodge
Dana Peck
Mason Cuy
Tuwajye Eee
Lovella Carter
Anderson
Sellsams Rowe Funeral Home
Fster
Monroe Schuster
Intermant
Kosygin Attacks Nixon Over Indochina Policy
Soviet Premier Kosygin criticized President Nixon for seeking to shape Indochina policy, calling it a medieval past. He warned against U.S. dictates and urged immediate U.S. troop withdrawal from Vietnam, saying Soviet relations with the United States have not improved. He spoke to Moscow voters at the Bolshoi Theater amid tensions with Washington and Beijing.
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Alexei M. Kosygin
Nixon
Indochina
Kosygin
Kremlin
United States
U.S
Red China
Peking
Bolstol Theater
Washington
Indochi Na Peninsula
Anderson Memorial Park
Vietnam
Soviet Union
Political shifts in Indiana races amid Soviet tensions
The text notes cautious postures toward Nixon's presidency fading amid new Soviet tensions over Indo and the Middle East. It mentions a Democratic nomination contest for Indiana Supreme Court and a reform amendment on the November ballot, with Trudy Etherton poised as GOP nominee for state auditor and Farina as current Dem contender.
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Ither
Dixon W. Preslee
Jeffersonville
Indiana Supreme Court
Prentice
Amos Jackson
LaPorte County
Trudy S. Etherton
GOP
Vavaneses
Supreme Court
Tne
Indiana
Withdrawal of U S forces from Libya and its impact
The text notes six thousand Americans used and bases handed over to Libya over six months while most portable property remains with Libya plan details. It discusses uncertain political effects and rising fear of harassment among foreign workers and companies, with about five thousand Americans in Libya and over a hundred with the diplomatic mission.
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Libya
WU. S
Tibya
Minost
Gil
Madison Grant School Board Studies Proposed Salaries
The Madison Grant United School Board discussed a teacher salary proposal financed by increased taxes, with a top salary around 11 900 for advanced degrees. The plan adds benefits for professional growth and retirement pay, while adjusting sick leave and tuition reimbursement rules.
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Wip
Teachers Welfare Committee
Harold Dick
Tegeless
Nixon era education official linked to submarine policy debate
The article discusses political arguments over nuclear deterrence and the role of an education administrator, Allen, in a debate on submarine strength and arms policy. It mentions tensions with other officials, civil rights issues, and a school board reorganization set for July 1 at the education office.
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Finch
House
Richardson
IEW
U.S. Office of Education
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New York State
United States
Actics
HUB Airlines Faces Financial Strain on Andersen Route
HUB Airlines reports continued losses on the Andersen and Munch routes despite slight passenger increases. CEO Yeiger, facing rising costs, warned that unless local waakings revenue improves, services could end. A plan to add new segments and commuter flights aims to boost boardings and restore viability.
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Yeiger
Yager
Munch
Anderson Mights
Wager
Andersen
Local Boys State Representatives Elected To Posts
Three area high school seniors were elected to offices during mock elections at Hoosier Boys State at Indiana State University. Yom Venesky of Anderson won clerk of courts and the Federalist Party ticket while Greg Caplinger of Anderson and Buddy Tinkenberg of Fairmount were named appellate court judges. Hoosier Boys State is sponsored by the Indiana American Legion as a government exercise. An Indianapolis Crispus Attacks High School senior was selected governor.
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Hoosier Boys
Indiana State University
Yom Venesky
Anderson
Make-Believe Federalist
Greg Caplinger
Buddy Tinkenberg
Fairmount
Hoosier Boy
Indiana American’ Legion
Indianapolis
Crispus
Wezs
Wovernor
Frontline operations report light fighting near Cambodia Front
The command said light and scattered fighting persisted along the Cambodian frontier with South Vietnam. Two American helicopters were shot down and 18 Americans wounded or killed by ground action in South Vietnam in the past 24 hours.
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Sihanoukville
South Vietnam
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Saigon
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U.S. Bi2
Fishhook
Cambodia
Ho Chil Ang
Laos
U.S
Sai Saget
Man Falls Ill After Early Morning City Fire
Fire department units responded to multiple incidents in the early hours. Don Riggs of 1316 Sherwood Dr. was rushed to St. John's Hospital after a kitchen fire relapsed his heart condition. Fire crews reported the Sherwood stove blaze contained to the kitchen and a lighter rental car engine fire was reported on Main Street.
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Sherwood Dr
St. John's Hospital
Sherwood
Miggs
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1200 Main
Fifth
Meridian Streets
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36Th St
Fire in vacant Columbus Avenue home under investigation
A kitchen fire in a vacant house on the 2200 block of Columbus Avenue was reported at 10 29 p m. Fire units kept the blaze to the kitchen as arson investigators examine the origin while officials assess damage and causes. Portrait placed Washington UPI An 1835 Francis Alexander painting of Martin Van Buren joins the Blue Room display marking portraits of the first eight presidents.
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Washington
UPI
America
Marlig van Buren
White House
Francis: Alexander
Vant Buren
Speaker From Turning Point to Lecture on Drug Use
Vincent Guerra a former New York City teen gang leader and drug addict will speak at Park Place Church of God at 1 30 p m Sunday Admission is free The talk will address the illegal drug problem of the nation Guerra connected with Turning Point Ministry in Miami Florida and plans to return for sessions during the Church of God international convention opening next week He has a book Turning Point due from Warner Press and has undergone education across Alberta Bible Institute Can ada and Emmanuel Bible College His program spans schools colleges and community venues including churches and rock festival venues with workshops for teachers clergymen and groups conducted by Rev Smoot and Rev H Smeal and begun as the Miami Experimental Ministry in October 1966
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Church of God Here
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Canada
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Smoot
Miami Beach - Miami
Hostages Seized as Guerrillas Escalate At Beirut and Amman
Guerrillas seized hostages including reporters Dennis Neeld Gerry Loughran Wilson Hall David Long Dr Schtum and others in Beirut. Amman announced Hussein and Yasir Arafat agreed to end the fighting as more hostages were held. Israeli raids on Egyptian positions near the Suez Canal continued with mixed results.
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Associated Press
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United Press International
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NBC
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Arcadia
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Schtum
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San Francisco
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Patricia ‘Radford
Washington, D.C
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Amman
Hussein
Yasir Arafat
al Fatah
Etd
Popular Front For the Liberation of Palestine
Lebanon
Jordan
Morris Draper
U.S
Middle East
She-Suez
Canal
Welfare Revision Outlined and Funeral Services Noted
Washington report outlines a welfare reform plan including a unified food stamp administration and new federal health insurance for some poor families. The piece also notes President Nixon’s push on family assistance and potential shifts from Medicaid, with legislation expected early next year.
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Washington
Nixon
Assistance Welfare Pion
Senate Finance Committee
Tha
Wong Medical
Congress
Bicyclist Injured After Collision With Car
Eight year old Mark Neathery was treated and released from St John’s Hospital after police said he rode his bicycle into a car on Columbus Avenue at the 190 block. Elinor A Lavelle of 105 Beverly Terrace was traveling north when the boy left the sidewalk and struck her vehicle. He sustained injuries to the left leg and back of the head.
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Mark Neathery
St. John’s Hospital
Elinor A. Lavelle
Beverly Terrace
Columbus Avenue
Birth Notice Announces Newborn at Local Hospital
A girl was born on the first in the city at Foka's Hospital with presumed parents listed. Also reported is a birth at Commeniy H Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Willem Sim at 702 Longfellow Rd and to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hole' combe at 222 Seventh ss.
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Willem Sim
Ens
Longfellow Rd
Frank Hole’ Combe
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