Veterans Hope GI Bill Boost Amid Election Year Pressure
Washington reports that election-year politics may push Congress to expand GI Bill benefits for Vietnam-era veterans. Key lawmakers seek higher stipends and college subsidies, arguing current tuition costs and job markets hinder utilization of the program. VA officials note uneven enrollment across states and call for targeted reforms to meet veterans needs.
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Washington
Christopher
Jiminez
Redlands
Calif
Vietnam
U.S
Veterans Administration
San Bernardino State College
Jimenez
California
Veterans Affairs
Captol Hill
Cording
Capitol
House
Senate
Congress
White House
Olin E. Teague
Texas
Teague
Veterans Affairs Committee
House Committee
The
Donald E. Johnson
Capitol Hill
About 40 File Candidacies In Area Races
Primary battles in Madison County shape up as the filing deadline nears. About 40 persons filed for office in the past week including Roger L. Jessup Republican and James J. Waymire Democrat for state senator from the 20th district. Lonnie C. Weston sought a full term as county coroner on the Republican slate after being appointed last summer. Two Democrats filed for county commissioner positions, John R. Hobbs and Charles Laller. William R. Clifford entered the Superior Court judgeship race. Three more filed in school board contests: George E. Pentz, Dean Hiatt, Jack C. Hanna. Precinct committeemen races list numerous Democratic and Republican names across Anderson and surrounding townships with dozens of precincts represented.
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Madison County
Roger L. Jessup
James J. Waymire
Lonnie C. Weston
Weston
Lawrence Gholz
John R. Hobbs
Charles Lawler
William R. Cliford
Superior
George E. Pentz
West Central
Dean Hiatt
Madison-Grant
Jack C. Hanna
South Madison " Community School Corporation
Richard J. Clea
Drug Smuggling Tip Triggers Plane Search At Indianapolis
Police traced a tip about a light aircraft suspected of smuggling narcotics and aliens, prompting a large search at central Indiana airfields. The plane landed at Weir Cook Airport in Indianapolis. investigators found no narcotics and released the pilot. State police had acted on an anonymous call around 4 pm directing units to potential landing sites, while a flight instructor cited broader confusion over the alert.
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Andianapolis
Central Indiana Air Fields
Marion County Sheriff’s
Weir Cook
Indianapolis
Ron Riley
Terry
Zionville
Customer Service Department
Riley
Marion County
Gia Pacific Company
Texas
Dianapolis
Sound Off on Swiss Colony Missing Fondue Mix Issue
A reader complains about an order from Swiss Colony placed last December. Four packages of fondue mix were missing and cheddar cheese replaced by fruit cake. After several letters, no reply received seeks a refund and an answer to the correspondence.
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K. B
New Arrivals Born at St. Johns Hospital
Mr and Mrs Leslie Huffman at 201 S Raible Ave welcome a boy. Mr and Mrs Bruce Miller at 2319 Morton St welcome a girl. Mr and Mrs Joseph Fridley of Markleville welcome a girl. Mr and Mrs Danny Boyer at 133 Pricewood Ct welcome a girl. Mr and Mrs David Delphy at 24 W 2th St welcome a boy. Mr and Mrs Raul Jimenez at 621 Sycamore St welcome a boy. Mr and Mrs Jerry Cole at 2525 2rd St welcome a boy.
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Leslie Huffman
S. Raible Ave
Bruce Miller
Morton St
Joseph Fridley
Markleville
Danny Boyer
Pricewood Ct
David Delph
Raul Jimenez
Sycamore St
Conrad Counts On Local UAW Support In Bid For Governor
Indiana gubernatorial hopeful Larry Conrad, Indiana secretary of state, campaigns across the state citing human needs and Judeo Christian principles. He predicts strong UAW backing in Anderson area, criticizes current session, urges shift to longer term planning and says Indiana is ready for tax reform but not a state income tax.
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Margaret Usburn
Herald
Department
Larry Conrad
Amberson
Addressea
Maison
Conran
Rooster Club
Indianapolis
Conrad
Anderson
Indiana
Daleville
UAW
Puerto Rico
Matthew Welsh
Vincemnes
Novemer
Livestock Breeders Win County Trophies at Madison County
Madison County farms gathered March 10 at the 4-H Club Building to honor top breeders. Awards included seven gold medals for beef, thirteen for lamb, and numerous silver and bronze medals. Notable names include Tom Delph, Mike Jarrett, Vaughn Bracken, Ray Jordan, and Sharon Hobbs among others. The event featured the Madison County Purebred Breeders Association and was hosted by local dairy and livestock groups.
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Madison County
Suse Waymire
Tom Delph
Paul Livestock Breeders
Ice and Family
Mike Jarrett
4-H Club
Lone Sycamore Farm
A. A. Alexandria
New and Family
Michael Triming
Vincent Norris
Ble
Christ Trimble
Kevenan
Bill Peters
Stauffer Chemical Jury
Brad’ Clevenger
Ken Company
Grand Rapids
Michneth Hosier
Craig
Our Environment
Langley
Charles Lawler
Jes
Lester Schenck
Gary Schuyler
Judy Waymire
Vaughn Bracken
Ray Jordan
Bobby Schuyler
Mervin Shuler
Jack
McMahan and Ery
Vincent
Larry Norris
Douglas Painter
Phil Simmons
Charles E. Teeters
Sharon Hobbs
Barry Jarrett
Philip Lloyd
Robert Michael
Ronald Butter
Fred Lloyd
New Orleans
Robert Painter
Jaye P. Morgan
Ralph E. Welch
Noblesville
Colt Club
San Juan
Indiana Live
Puerto Rico
East Side
Davis Dairies
Keith Jones
Richland Township
Robert Peag and Sons
Pendleton
Howard Hughes Reported Back in America
Los Angeles AP dispatch says billionaire Howard Hughes left Nicaragua after a month abroad and flew to Los Angeles early Tuesday in a private plane. Hughes Tool Co spokesman Richard Hannah said Hughes was believed back in the United States but could not confirm. Another Hughes spokesman, Arelo Sederberg, noted speculation he may have returned to Las Vegas but offered no location.
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S Angeles
Bilionaire
Howard Hughes
Nicaragua
Purces
Managua
Hughes
Los Angeles
Richard Hannah
Hughes ‘Tool Co
Arelo Sederberg
Las Vegas
Bingham Affair Prompt Police Probe In Russia Spy Claim
London AP reports attorney general ordered police to examine Maureen Bingham s statements that she urged her naval officer husband Sub lieutenant David Bingham to spy for the Russians to clear a debt of about 5200. The couple faced debt since 1969, with a family of four amid heavy social spending and a bank overdraft.
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London
Maureen Bingham
Macbeth
Bingham
Plymouth
England
Singham
Tate
Anderson Madison County area deaths and obituaries
Multiple obituaries from Anderson and Madison County list Blanche Railsback Gwinn Rails back 89 of 2120 Madison Ave died after a three week illness. Survived by three children, seven grandchildren, five sisters and several nieces. Services at Brown and Butz Funeral Home with burial in East Maplewood Cemetery. Also Raymond Moore 53 of Fairmount died at Marion General Hospital after a long illness. Survived by two daughters, a son, a sister, six brothers and three grandchildren. Interment at Forestville Cemetery. Velma newby of Arcadia, longtime Hamilton County resident, operated Velma's Beauty Shop. Surviving parents, three stepdaughters and three stepsons. Funeral services at Coaltrin Funeral Home with burial Arcadia Cemetery. Lloyd V. Carney 64 of Rankfort died at Clinton County Hospital after illness. Survived by wife Helen, one daughter, four grandchildren, and siblings. Interment Greenlawn Cemetery.
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Blanche Railsback
Blanche Gwinn
Railsback
Madison Ave
Alexandria
Markleville
Anderson
Banner Store
First Baptist Church
White Shrine
Hazelwood Mother's Club
H. Gordon Gwinn
New Smyrna Beach
Fla
Y James H
Mary) Crowe
Anerson
Fred W
Wanda) Clark
Naples
John
Lenna) Stern
William
Marie
Hill
Elmer
Agnes
Hellens
Robert
Nellie) Keel
Toledo
Ohio
Leonard
Caphene
Raymond Moore Fairmount
Raymond Moore
S. Barclay St
Marion General Hospital
Elwood
Fairmount
Delco-Remy
Albert Gersterff
Jack Shaffer
Michael
Marvin Armstrong Fairmount
Nerschel
Charles
Junior
Marion
Belleville
Mich
Daleville
Russell
Hunt Funeral Home
Xen Harvey
Forestville Cemetery
Soblesville
Vele
Hamilton County
Arcalia
Walnut Grove
Velma
Lethel Lutheran Church
Ivan Newby
Eadia
Jeverly’ Husted
Becky Miann
Lapel
Judith Jamer
Fortville
William Insko
Idaho
Daniel Insko
California
Philip Insko
Lafayette
Jack Couden
Ar‘adia
Hershel ‘Crue
Cicero
Coaltrin
David Stephen
Arcadia Cemetery
Lloyd Carney
Rankfort
Lloyd V. Carney
W. Morrison
Clinton County
Rosslle
Helen
Indiana Brass Company
William Kirk
Whitestown
Donald Plank
Eller Funeral Home
Earl L. Roustro
Greenlawn
Funding For Housing 4 Fram Iagers Sheldon said the contract has been executed
Sheldon announced the project A contract is executed and expected to close this year. Revised HUD appraisals are submitted with next steps within weeks. The $600,000 NDP funding, annual if results prove, supports downtown feasibility and eventual private development.
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Sheldon
U.S. Department of Housing
NDP
Anderson
Westvale
Raible Avenue
Fountain Street
22Nd
Shelton
Manslaughter Trial Jury Selection Moves Ahead
Jury selection continues in the involuntary manslaughter case of Charles Simison of Alexandria. He is charged in the July 1970 death of Glenn R. Tucker, a bartender at The Point Tavern in Alexandria, who died at Mercy Hospital in Elwood on July 15, 1970, from head injuries.
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Madison County
Ircurt
Charles
Simison
Glenn R. Tucker
Point Tavern
Alexandria
Tucker
Mercy Hospital
Elwood
Farm-Business Tour Connects Area in 16th Event
About 270 Jackson County farm and business leaders take part in the 16th annual Business and Industry Farm Day touring Anderson firms and industries. Tours begin at South Junior High School at 9 am with welcomes from Chamber VP Howard Highesmith. Participating firms include Anderson College, Coca-Cola Bottling, Community Hospital, Delco Remy, GMC Plant 7, Indiana Bell, Sears, St. John’s Hospital, WHUT Radio, and others.
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Jackson County
Anderson
South Junior High School
Chamber of Commerce
Howard Highesmith
Madison County Farm Bureau
Anderson College
Anderson Newspapers, Inc
Coca- Sola Bottling Company
Community Hospital
Container Corporation
Delco Remy
GMC
First Savi & Loan Association
Guide Lamp
Indiana Bell Telephone
Lynch Machinery Division
Sears Roebuck and Company
St. John's Hospital
Hompson & McKinnon
Warner Press
Whut Radio Staion
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Gnce Pusun
Vance Hartke
Senate Veterans Committee
Hartke
Alan Cranston
California Democrat
Wayne L. Cox
Lula B. Maney
Newman
Arthur B Closser
Anderson Township
Robert A. Hyde
Richard F. Sears
Jack L. van Dyke
Richard N. Snyder
Dorthy Fletcher
Frent
Skip J. Waymire
Union
Walter C. Isanogle
Dolly L. Davis
Robert L. Graham
Ruth Dunham
A. J. Broderick
Fall Creek
Jane Budd
Robert G.bisbury
Paul Stoner
Luther D. Puckett
A. Lee Aschott
Alice D. Sullivan
David Bingham
David
Royal Navy
UPI
M. E
William Haneck
Anderson Herald
St. John’s Hospital
Bean Daly
Songstress
America
Nagger
Anderson and
Selma Insko
William Raymore
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