Indiana primary yields steady renomination for most incumbents
Nine of eleven Indiana congressmen won easy nominations in yesterdays primary. The only notable contest centered on the new 10th District where Rep. Richard L. Roudebush led late over Rep. Ralph Harvey after redistricting. A chaotic race in the 7th saw State Senate leader Jack H. Mankin remain a key figure.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Richard L. Roudebush
Noblesville
Ralph Harvey
New Castle
Roudebush
Harvey
Senate
Jack H. Mankin
Terre Haute
Lack Of Armed Forces Readiness Cited In Report
A Senate subcommittee report finds four U S Army divisions based in the United States are not ready for combat. The 4th Infantry at Fort Lewis, Washington the 5th Infantry at Fort Carson Colorado and the 1st and 2nd Armored at Fort Hood Texas face readiness gaps. The 101st Airborne at Fort Campbell Kentucky and the 82nd Airborne at Fort Bragg North Carolina are noted as inspected. questions were asked of Generals Johnson and Freeman in a behind closed doors session. The panel warns on the ability to support Vietnam while maintaining strategic reserves.
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United States
4Th Infantry
Ft. Lewis
Wash
5Th Infantry
Ft. Carson
2Nd Armored
Ft. Hood
Tex
101St Airborne
Ft. Campbell
82Nd Airborne
Ft. Bragg
N.C
Harold K. Johnson
Paul L. Freeman Jr
Continental Army Command
Stennis
Viet Nam
Dominican Republic
Pentagon
Subcommittee
Bowman and Roush Dominate South District Nominations
In Madison County voters nom inated key party candidates across congressional state legislative county and township offices. Republican Kenneth Bowman won the 5th District congressional nomination over H Andrew Sides while Democrat incumbent J Edward Roush led over Robert C Ford.
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Kenneth Bowman
Anderson
J. Edward Roush
Huntington
Madison County
H. Andrew Sides
Lapel
Robert C. Ford
Kokomo
Joe L. Brogdon
Robert Stoops
Robert Graham
Morris J. Carter
William H. Smiley
Carter
Will
Alpha Byrum
Harold L. Doyle
Earl Daugherty
Frankton
Daugherty
Thomas Newman
Carroll Z. Grile
William Brogdon
Elwood
Unofficial Primary Results From 75 Precincts
Unofficial results reveal Republican and Democrat tallies for Congress, state offices, and county posts across 75 precincts. Leading names include Kenneth Bowman for Congress and J Edward Roush for Democrat Senate candidacy, with numerous county offices listed and a page turn note to continue.
Harvey Maintains Edge In Indiana Republican Primary
Incumbent Ralph Harvey regained the lead over Richard Roudebush in the Indiana 10th District GOP primary. Early results showed Roudebush ahead briefly before Harvey pulled ahead as precincts reporting rose to 279 of 407, with Harvey at 17,832 and Roudebush at 15,316.
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Indianapolis
UPI
Richard Roudebush
Ralph Harvey
Indiana
Roudebush
Harry
Tipton and Kessler Lead in Indiana Primary Races
In Indiana's 7th district Elden C. Tipton led the Democratic field and James B. Kessler topped Republicans in a congressional primary with results showing Tipton 3080 and Kessler 4524 in one of several races. The tally cited incumbents and party nominees amid a Tuesday primary with partial returns.
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Rowly
Elden C. Tipton
Jasonville
James B. Kessler
Bloomington
John T. Myers
Covington
Indiana
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Madden
Santay
Jefferson
Korunek
McFadden
Savich
Wood
Hayes
Hoff
Ford
Roush-x
Bowman
Sides
May
Nicholson
Bray-x
Coulter
Dinsmoor
Drake
Herring
Latham
Mankin
Riley
Tipton
Crane
Ones
Kessler
Landis
Mont
Myers
Denton-x
Mrs. Wallace Sees Victory In Alabama Democratic Primary
Lurleen Wallace leading a nine challenger field won a statewide Democratic primary in Alabama with early results showing a strong lead over Richmond Flowers and avoiding a runoff. If elected she would be one of the nation’s first women governors, aligning with her husband George Wallace’s stance on segregation and federal power.
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Birmingham
Ala
UPI
Lurleen Walace
Alabama
George
Wallace
Richmond Flowers
Harsh Discipline and Austerity in North Viet Nam War Effort
Western to Communist sources describe North Viet Nam as tightly controlled with labor at night, rationing, and a total war mindset. About 200,000 workers toil nightly to repair bomb damage as Hanoi adopts year round vigilance and an all encompassing mobilization under Ho Chi Minh.
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North Viet Nam
Saigon
South Viet Nam
North
Hanoi
Ho Chi Minh
International Control Commission
Indochina
Couple casts misread vote in Indianapolis primary
In Indianapolis a couple signed the poll book during a Tuesday primary but marked C for their party choice instead of R or D. The man claimed C stood for conservative while officials urged D or R. The couple left, stating they did not intend to vote.
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Indianapolis
POW talks fail between U S and Viet Cong in Prague
Secret talks in Prague between American Red Cross officials and Communist Viet Cong representatives failed to yield any agreement on prisoners of war. The Communists showed no willingness to comply with Geneva Red Cross conventions, with North Vietnam threatening harsher actions toward captured pilots.
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Geneva
VPI
Red Cross
Prague
U.S
North Viet Nam
Czech
Viet Cong
North Vietnm
Marines smash two Viet Cong companies near Da Nang
U.S. Marines killed 17 guerrillas after Viet Cong attacked a river crossing 20 miles south of Da Nang. In Xuan Ngoc Village Marines overran a trench line, killing at least seven more. Air strikes, artillery, and amphibious tractors supported the river fight as U.S. forces reported cross border fire into Cambodia in self defense.
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VPS
Hill
Leathernecks
da Nang
Xuan Ngoc
United States
U.S
Cambodia
Cai Bac
Haunted Chapter House Disrupts Quiet Election Day
Precinct Three in Ward 2, long known as a quiet voting area, faced an unlikely disruption as Red Cross Chapter House hosted tense first hours. Officials reports say access was blocked until someone crawled through a window to enter, triggering alarms and a fortress mood.
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Ward 2
Red Cross
Precinct Election Board
Ford Sees Sensationalism Hurting Car Sales
House Republican leader Gerald R Ford of Michigan blamed the Senate auto safety hearings for a drop in car sales. He said mid-April sales were about 10 percent below 1965, marking a second straight 10 day period under last year. Dealerships broadly agreed sales were down but disagreed on the cause.
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Washington
UPI
House
Gerald R. Ford
Michigan
Senate
Ford
United Press International
Michigan Republican
Freeman Denies Farm Price Move
Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman says farm prices are not inflationary and denies Johnson administration plans to curb them. He defends anti inflation measures as stabilizing prices amid cyclical production changes and notes farm income is up. A reported secret meeting with Humphrey and advisers is described as routine.
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Washington
Orville L. Freeman
Johnson
Freeman
Congress
NBC
White House
Hubert H. Humphrey
Redbud Festival Opens With Ceremonies At Madison Heights
Opening ceremonies for Andersons First Annual International Redbud Festival are set for today at Madison Heights High School and Anderson High School with Lt Gov Robert L Rock and Mayor Frank H Allis among attendees. The day includes a Teen Talent Show at 7 30 p.m. with six categories and 100 merchandise gift certificates for category winners.
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Anderson
Madison Heights
Anderson High School
Robert L. Rock
Frank H. Allis
AHS
Paramounteater
Madison County High Scools
New Babies Reported at Anderson Area in Several Homes
New arrivals in the Anderson area include a boy born to Mr and Mrs Robert Busing at St John s Hospital 1129 Harter Blvd a boy to Mr and Mrs Hassell Phipps 232 W 2nd St a girl to Mr and Mrs Donald Webster 6327 Rosalind Lane a girl to Mr and Mrs Michael Shoults 3821 E Lynn St and a girl to Mr and Mrs Thomas 1024 Sheridan St born at Community Hospital.
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St. John’s Hospital
Robert Busing
Harter Blvd
Hassell Phipps
W. 2Nd St
Donald Webster
Rosalind
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Big Jim) Folsom
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William F. Lawler Jr
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