Indiana plans widening of 109 by-pass and new bridges
The Indiana State Highway Commission disclosed plans to reconstruct the Ind. 109 by-pass as a four lane divided highway including 4.3 miles on the east side from north of Ind. 222 to southeast of new Ind. 32. The project adds bridges over White River and Kittouck Creek. Also announced were sections of Interstate 8 in Marion and Hamilton counties to connect Anderson and Indianapolis and a new bridge over Fall Creek on Tad 109 near New Columbus along with reconstructions of Ind. 9 from Pendleton to I-70 north of Green Nel.
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Indiana State Highway Commission
Anderson
Toe Play
White River
Kittouck Creek
Chamber of Commerce Roads Committee
Highway Commission
Marion
Hamilton
Indianapolis
Fall Creek
New Columbus
Pendlepa
Green- Nel
Weather Note With Mixed Clouds And Warmer Temps
Forecast calls for clearer skies and rising warmth with a chance of showers tomorrow. Today will be warm with a high near 75. Sunrise at 5 29 am and sunset this SAT pam.
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Pam
Viet Cong Kill 48 Civilians in Red Satchel Raid near Song Tra
Viet Cong guerrillas hurled satchel charges into homes at Song Tra, five miles southeast of Chu Lai, killing 48 civilians and wounding many more. U S forces reported heavy destruction of the village as troops treated the wounded and pursued remaining attackers.
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Saigon
U.S
Song Tra
Chu Lai
McDoem
Bergman Named Head Coach at Highland High School
Bergman, former New Castle assistant, takes over Highland High School football program succeeding Viv Roos. Ball State alum and former Cardinal linebacker replaces Roos who left Highland for Croydon High School.
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Bergman
New Castle High School
Highland High School
Viv Roos
Ball State University
Cardinal
Roos
Anderson High School
Highland
Croydon High School
6.1 Per Cent Raise In Auto Insurance Asked
Indianapolis AP report notes the Insurance Rating Board representing about 175 insurers filed a schedule for auto insurance rate increases averaging 6.1 percent in Indiana. Changes vary by residence area driving record sex age and car usage. Rates won’t affect existing policies until renewal. The rise stems from higher bodily injury and collision claim costs. Indiana firms not RB affiliated typically deviate from national trends, state official says.
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Indianapolis
Insurance Rating Board
Indiana
Fants
Joseph G. Wond
Midwest
Illinois Man Vanishes When Door Of Lions Delegates Plane Opens
A chartered airliner carrying Lions International delegates to Dallas opened its rear door at 8 000 feet over Southwest Missouri. Jerrold Potter of Pontiac Illinois disappeared as air rushed through the opening while walking to the restroom. None of the other 22 passengers or four crewmen were injured. A farmer observed a jeep-like vehicle with the ramp door down and a weird limp. Police believe the door opening caused Potter to be sucked out.
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Springfield
Lip
Dallas
Missouri
Lions Gub
Jerrold Potter
Pontiac
Dim Schaive
Ottawa
Mr. Potter
Lloyd Bohannon
Richland
State Highway Patrol
DCS
Schaive
Lions Convention
Ilinois
Federal Aviation Agency
Porter
Terry
Calynn
Sirhan Hearing Delayed For Three Weeks
Sirhan Sirhan faces a three week continuance before entering pleas on charges tied to the Kennedy assassination. He appeared under guard in a makeshift jail courtroom as deputies surrounded him while a preliminary hearing was postponed to allow mental health evaluation by Dr. George Abe at Metropolitan State Hospital.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Sirehan
Sirhan
Hriday
Robert F. Kennedy
Richard Schauer
Miso al
Parsons
George Abe
Metropolitan State Hospital
Norwalk
Calif
Aba
Johnson signs bill adding three day weekends and Columbus Day
President Johnson signs a law extending three day weekends by shifting Washington's Birthday Memorial Day Labor Day Columbus Day and Veterans Day to Mondays. Columbus Day becomes the second Monday in October and Veterans Day moves to the fourth Monday. The law also adds a ninth holiday, Columbus Day, with federal observance starting Jan 1, 1971. States typically align holidays with federal practice.
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Washington
UPI
Johnson
District of Columbia
Law Planas
Income Levy Boost Starts In 2 Weeks
Washington reports President Johnson signed the long sought tax bill into law and warned Congress to enact about 153 billion dollars in federal spending cuts as a condition for passage. The first 10 percent tax increase will hit paychecks in two weeks, with Johnson asserting the measure is crucial to economic health despite opposition and potential budget shifts.
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Washington
HEL
Dohtson Phi Flay
Congress
Johnson
Lis
Ladybird
Ved Nugent
Lyn
Pope's Secret Moves For Peace Talks Disclosed
In a TV program, Msgr Agostino Casarelli said Pope Paul VI opened Vatican offices to foster a direct dialogue with North Vietnam after Johnson urged peace. The pope reportedly sent envoys in secret to world capitals to lay groundwork and encourage diplomatic ties to prepare talks. White House officials confirmed the pope’s helpful role.
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Pope Pauli
Lorig
North Vietnam
Vietnam
Johnson
Vatican
Msgr
Agostino Casarelli
Holy See
United States
Pan
Washington
White House
Pope Pantad
Anderson City Council approves three new school board members
The Anderson City Council approved Charles C. Dearing A George Warrizon and Zebedee Christian Sr for year terms on the Board of School Trustees. Dearing becomes the first Black member, with terms running July 1 1968 to June 30 1971. Voting split four to four. Mayor Ed Flanagan cast the deciding vote.
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Anderson City Council
Anderson Board of School Trustees
Charles C. Dearing
Broadway
George Warrizon
W. Sh Hb
Zebedee Christian Sr
Madison Ave
Dearing
Christian
Counil
J. E
Ed" Flanagan
Marvison
Skaie
Ay, Chisfinn Sr
Joh Childes
Varrison
Predavick L. Mats Shows
Lafayette St
Matthew
Harrison
Jack van Dyke
Andrew Orbik
Robert Morris
Carol Crile
Ronald Mercer
Robert Land
Kenneth Ahgendl
Gordon France
Donald Goacher
Vale
Mas
Paitel
Anderson School
Siles Walt
Container Corporat
Amerion
A. George Harrison
Schoolcard
Q. Clark & Sons Realty and Insurance Co
Local Truck Driver Found Beaten to Death in Michigan
A 43 year old truck driver, Robert Terry of 428 Motxy andria Pike, Ellis Trucking Co, was found beaten to death yesterday by Pont pon police while walking from a hotel toward the town center. Police say he had earlier tried to hail a taxi to take him to the terminal but none was available. Terry’s wallet and money remained on his body as investigators theorize the assailant fled in fear. Postmortem exam planned at St Joseph’s General Hospital with arrangements pending at Baker Brothers Funeral Home.
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Detaih
Pontie
Michi
Detroit
Robert Terry
Mtoxandria Pike
Ellis Trucking Co
Pont
Terry
Fish Terry
Fasiab
St. Joseph's General Hospital
Baker Brother's
General
Sreyd
Ray
London
Pimlico
Aline
Scotland
Thay
Enigmas Surround Ray Saga in London Extradition Hearings
Reports from Bow Street reveal tangled leads in James Karl Ray case. A UPI account notes a twangy American caller and a woman using alias Pax Hotel contacts as investigators probe possible accomplices and Ray’s London stay. No conclusive links or conspired plot identified as extradition hearing continues.
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London
UPI
James Karl Ray
Martin Luther King
Ray
Bow Street Magistrates’ Court
United States
Itn
Rays
Lisbon
Europe
County Extension Office Moves in Federal Building
The Madison County Extension Office has relocated from rooms 26 and 208 in the Federal Building to rooms 207 and 215 on the same floor. The move was prompted by space needs as Internal Revenue Service and Selective Service offices moved downstairs, with other agencies such as the U S Navy and Marines reassigned to rooms 288 and 203 respectively.
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Madison County
Orfive
Federal Building
Ith and
Jackson Sts
She Sane
Inernal Revenue Service
Selective Service
Muatters
Post Office
U.S. Navy
Labor and
Menpower
Agunts
Pete Deliney
Heim Economics
Coumy
Haread Ro Berry
Baghera Barrell
M Sha Maroian
Iss
New Arrivals In Andernson m And Vicinity
Birth notices from Community Hospital list several newborns with parent details. Mrs Michael Muse, Mr and Mrs Robert King, Mr and Mrs William Hensdin, Mr and Mrs Vernon Beane, Mr and Mrs James Howson, Mr and Mrs Joseph Rast and others welcome daughters. Grandparents named in several entries.
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Andernson m and Vicinity
Michael Musegrave
E. Why
Robert King
Cottonwood Dr
William Hens Din
Alexandria
Vernon Beane
Meandria
James Howson
Worth Sagit
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