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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1970
Page
6
AP writer Dale Burgess recalls military life and characters from wartime days. He notes tough training, alcohol issues, and a Fox Theater memory while detailing encounters with soldiers, entertainers, and postwar reflections.
A bridge construction platform collapsed over the Piscataqua River in Kittery Maine injuring seven workers and killing four. Rescues used a large crane as firemen reached trapped men on girders. Names of some victims include Karl Koski George Dinsmore and Michael Wood. one worker remained unidentified. The platform gave way while workers moved it under a six lane roadway for the 22 million project linking I 95 to Maine and New Hampshire turnpikes. The incident prompted speculation of human error, though no official cause was released.
The July 4 fireworks at the Indiana State Fairgrounds are expected to proceed if a collapsed grandstand is repaired in time. About 60 seats dropped before the Indiana Classic stock car race, with 200 fans evacuated. The 9000-seat grandstand must be deemed safe by inspectors before reopening. Summer events include auto races, Bob Hope appearance, and the Fox Stake trotting race.
P R Mallory & Co announced a new 35000 square foot plant at Canbia Tennessee to manufacture electronic parts and assemblies. Production starts soon with about 50 staff, rising to 100 to 150 by year end. The Elwood plant with 50 workers will close July 10. The announcement follows a separate Soviet launch of an unmanned weather satellite into a near circular orbit at 418 to 541 miles high, functioning normally per Tass News agency.
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