Metric shift in US faces public doubt and industry push
A 1983 United States move toward the metric system faces mixed public reception. While GM and Ford advance metric production and schools prepare curricula, a large portion of Americans resist conversion. Analysts cite economic and political motives, arguing the switch could boost global competitiveness despite public doubt.
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W. Andrew Wright
Sim Oil Co
A. P. Mattay
TRW Inc
Los Angeles
Etrees
United States
U.S
Conress
B.C
England
Great Britain
Agaile
Congress
Industry
Luellen Wood and Charles Luellen to Wed at Middletown Church
Miss Sue Wood daughter of Mrs Barbara Wood Middletown and Grover Wood to wed Charles Luellen son of Mr and Mrs Myron Luellen Maceo on June 23 at 3 30 p m in the Methodist Church Middletown Bride to be is a Shenandoah High School 1969 and Indiana College of Business and Technology graduate Apex School of Beauty Culture alumna Fiance a 1965 Blue River High School graduate spent four years in the U S Navy and now employed by Chrysler Corporation
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Sue Wood
Barbara Wood
Middletown
Grover Wood
Charles’ Luellen
Myron Luellen
Maceo. Wies
Methodist Church
the Bride-Elect
Shenandoah High School
Indiana College of Business and Technology
Apex School of Beauty Culture
Blue River High School
United States Navy
Chrysler Corporation
New
Moose Club installing new officers Saturday night
Women of the Moose will install officers at the Anderson lodge home 225 Pine St Saturday at 7 p.m. A social hour and dance follow. Installation chairman Jackie Broderick will be assisted by installation regent Catlena Richey. Officers include senior regent elect Ilaphilia Club attendee and others named.
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Women of the
Moose
Anderson
Women of the Moose
Lodge
Pine ‘St
Jackie Broderick
Catlena Richey
Beta Zeta announces 1973 74 committees
Janet Gossett announced Beta Zeta Psi Iota Xi committees for 1973 74 year. Members named for Program Scholarship Extension Thrift Shop Bylaws Local Philanthropic Scrapbook Membership Budget and more. Alpha Club members hosted Flag Day program with art display and poems. Diane Rae McClarnon wed Michael Robert Nelson at BourBON United Methodist Church.
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Beta Zeta 2
Inncoming
Janet Gossett
Beta Zeta
Psi Iota Xi
Mary Hoppes
Ron Culop
Mary Jane Brewer
Donna’ ‘Guyre
Flowers
Sharon Baldwin
Cim
Lois Melling
Dorothy Vinton
Chm
Rosemary Wel
Opal Watts
Christy Melling
Connie Martin
Joan Inglis
Mary Ann Watson
Martha van Ness
Jane Kurtz
Judy Bruning
Pat Vinson
Pam Smith
Bernice Smith
Peggy Barr
Pat Donna Guyre
Phyllis Savis
Connie Schneider
Blaine Bowers
Venda Brummer
Kay McConnell
Patti Forrest
Shirley Alpha Club
Bontrager Conway Wedding Highlights in Indiana
John R Bontrager and Connie Conway wed at St Matthew United Methodist Church in French Lick Indiana. The bride a Lapel High School Goshen College nursing graduate works at Elkhart General Hospital. Her husband attended Middleburg High School served in the Army and works for Anderson Bowling Co Goshen.
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John R. Bontrager
French Lick
Ind
Jill
Jett Kauffman
Destan
Pat Mile
Grooneven
Jerry Conway
Doug Bontrager
Dan Schrock
Gordon Kauffman
Charles Kauffman
Cheryl Rees
Sandy
Becky Bontrager
Ann Robbins Names Bridal Attendants
Miss Ann L. Robbins will wed Rich ard A. Conner Saturday at East Lynn Christian Church with Marcia Lee of Indianapolis as maid of honor and other attendants named in the notice.
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Ann Robbins
Ann L. Robbins
Richard A. Conner
East Lynn Christian Church
Tony
Marcia Lee
Indianapolis
Whitson Couple To Celebrate Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Robert E Whitson 1525 Miller Ave celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on Saturday June. The Witsons married June 23 in Reno Nevada. They have three daughters Judi Thompson Judy Thompson Naomi Whitson at home and two granddaughters Tammy and Carrie. Bridesmaids include Nancy Koontz Karen Stinson Margo and Julie Conner. Purdue University classmate Bill Sheets of Fort Wayne named best man. Groomsmen Frank Boaz Darrell Jackson Greg Carmack. Attending in gift tables Le Ann Myers Christine Moore Nan Coffin. Reverend Thomas Alston will perform the ceremony with organist Rebecca Bunton and soloist Stan Ray. Geoffrey McGillin will entertain during the reception.
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Nancy Koontz
Fort Wayne
Karen Stinson
Margo
Julie Conner
Purdue’ University
Bill Sheets
Frankfort
Frank Boaz
Bill Miller
Darrell Jackson
Greg Carmack
le Ann Myers
Christine Moore
Nan Coffin
Muncie
Reng
Chin
Gary
Norman Skinner
Thomas Alston
Rebecca Bunton
Stan Ray
Geoffrey McGillin
Egyptian state TV mix of soap and ads guides households
A Cairo report on ARE television shows a blend of government information with commercial features including soap operas, public service messages, and personal appeals. Programs cover domestic advice, music, films, and education while competing with traditional coffeehouse culture.
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Ahmed Shawki
Associated Press
CAIRO
Egypt
ARE
Fatima Aly
Surprise party honors Niccum couple on 40th anniversary
Mr and Mrs Frank Niccum Sr of 1228 Maple St were feted at a surprise party marking their 40th wedding anniversary. Married June 15 1933 in Frankfort, the former Mary Hauk of Madison is listed as Mrs Niccum. The Andersonians have lived in the city much of their married life and have five emaren and 12 grandchildren. The event was hosted by their children with Ed Frank serving refreshments. Attending were Mr and Mrs Frank Niccum Jr Mr and Mrs Jim Niccum Mr and Mrs Ed Frank Mr and Mrs Jim Fulp and Robert Niccum.
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Frank Niccum
Maple St
Niccums
Frankfort
Niccum
Mary Hauk
Madison
City
Emaren
Anderson City Park Department Offers New Classes
The Anderson Park Department introduces a series of classes including yoga archery guitar and SCUBA across upcoming weeks. Guitar lessons run Monday evenings from 6 to 7 pm starting June 25 at the Anderson Music Center for teens. Archery begins June 29 on Tuesdays 6 to 7 pm for ages 10 to 16 taught by a three time state champion at $7. Yoga starts July 2 with two sessions 9 30 10 90 am and 10 30 11 30 am at $15 for 16 and over. Diving and water safety begin June 27 at the Athletic Pool priced 90 with a professional team. Call 646 568 for details or Midtown Tennis Cts at 644 1923 for reservations.
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Anderson City Park
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