Mine Smoking Gets Criticism In Inquiry
Washington reports condemn smoking in the Viking Coal mine at Terre Haute where 22 workers died in March. Federal and Indiana investigators fault methane gas and coal dust ignition from sparks or flames, cite common underground smoking, and call for stricter gas checks and ventilation.
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Philco lands $35.8 million Air Force contract
Philco Corp. announced it received a $35.8 million Air Force order for advancing command and control subsystems. The contract supports space and satellite program development and marks a significant defense sector achievement for the company.
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U.S
Philadelphia
UPL
Philco Corp
Air Force
Reform Candidate Arrested Charged With Frameup Claim
Newport, Ky. reform sheriff candidate George Ratterman, ex quarterback for Cleveland Browns and Notre Dame, was arrested in a hotel room with stripper April Flowers. He faces breach of peace, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct charges after detectives from Newport entered the room following a prostitution report. Protesting friends accuse a frameup, while a spokesman alleges drugging and abduction. Miss Hodges was charged with prostitution.
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Ratterman
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April Flowers
Houston
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Tito Carinci
Xavier University of Cincinnati
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Claude Johnson
Committee of 500
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Cincinnati
St. Luke Hospital
Fort Thomas
Johnson
Patterman
Newport Hotel
Right To State-Paid iAppeal Won By Convicted Robber
INDIANAPOLIS. John Daniel Butler won the right to a state paid appeal in the Indiana Supreme Court by proving he was 21 at conviction for armed robbery in Allen Circuit Court in 1959. The high court ordered trial transcripts supplied at public cost, reversing an earlier ruling and granting a rehearing.
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Indiana Supreme Court
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High Court
Johnson Promises U S Backing For Human Freedom
Honolulu AP Lyndon B Johnson declares the United States must and will commit its full strength to the cause of human freedom worldwide. On a 2500 mile world trip, he aims to reassure allies in Southeast Asia and meets Vietnamese President Ngo Dinh Diem in Saigon after speaking to Hawaii lawmakers.
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East West
University of Hawaii
Welsh Clemency Grants One Man in 9 Pleas Denied
In Indianapolis Governor Welsh denied clemency to eight inmates and granted one time served to Cleo Edwards, while three others received discharge. The report lists 23 pleas, including cases from Marion, Orange, Starke, Vigo, Tippecanoe, and other counties, detailing murders, robberies, rapes, and burglaries.
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Starke County
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Gary Roosevelt Leads Balanced Indiana Track Field Friday
Gary Roosevelt faces a deep Indiana high school track field at the 45th sectional finals in Indianapolis with at least three records in jeopardy. More than 3,500 athletes from 416 schools entered the event, though the IHSAA standards trimmed the field by about one third. Roosevelt aims for a three year sweep as their Panthers rely on strong relays and two sprint events to boost points, while rain could wash out many records.
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East Chicago Washington
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Bob Welch
Jeffersonville
Ajsiteak
Anderson College
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Hoosier
Hanover
AC Diamond 9 Visits Hanover in tight conference race
AC Diamond 9 travels to Hanover seeking a two game sweep as coach Carl Erskine’s Ravens chase a top spot in the league standings. Key figures include Davis defending titles in track events and noted rivals Rivers Calloway Givens Snapp Corey all contending in sprints and field events. Ineligible Henry Murphy ends Munice Central sprint hopes while afternoon sectional sites spread across Indiana with several arenas hosting sessions.
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Indianapolis
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Richmond
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Ripple
Muncie Central
Henry Murphy
Bloomington
Fort Wayne
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Hammond
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Lafayette
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Anxiety mounts for rookies before roster cuts
Anxious days loom for big league rookies and fringe veterans as clubs finalize rosters. By Wednesday midnight 18 clubs must trim to 25 men, though 28 were allowed for 30 days and up to 40 after August 31. Several players are reassigned or released, including Tony Curry to Buffalo, Jim Umbricht and Roman Mejias to Columbus, Walt Bond to Cleveland, Ken Johnson to Toronto, and George Brunet to Milwaukee, with mixed results and ongoing roster battles.
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Associated Press
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Revival Series In Fishersburg
In Fishersburg the Rev Clarence Carter and Mrs Carter of Fort Myers Florida conduct a two week revival series at the Wesleyan Church. Mrs Nola White visits in Indianapolis with daughter and family. Mrs Ada Scott and Mrs Mary Rich dined with Mr and Mrs Roy Shively of Frankton. A Pilgrim Holiness song fest at Anderson followed. Frank S Teeters formerly of Fishersburg is a patient at St Johns Hospital Anderson. Mrs Nancy Hurlock returns home with her daughter after visiting Crawordsville. Mr and Mrs Ancil Edrington reside home after winter in Florida.
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Eugene West
Crawordsville
Oscar Davis
Richard Davis
Ancil Edrington
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Guests At Barbecue Luncheon In Muncie
In Kokomo C E Ridgeway and family hosted a barbecue luncheon for Clem Ridgeway Phyllis Woodward and daughter Sharon and Miss Sue Ridgeway all of Muncie. Nearby guests included Roy Shively Frankton Ada Scott Rev Oscar Davis and Lela Shively of Anderson with Mrs Mary Rich. Irvin Huffman from Anderson visited Fred Whetsel who remains ill. A note observes shoveling 15 inches of snow from a 50 by 5 foot sidewalk consumes energy equivalent to lifting 1,950 pounds.
Tax agency says 24.4 billion in income escaped taxation
Treasury Secretary Douglas Dillon said about 24.4 billion dollars in reportable income escaped federal taxation in 1959, costing the government roughly 4.8 billion in revenue. He cited a Treasury survey as he testified before a Senate subcommittee supporting restoration of funds for more IRS enforcement agents.
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Internal Revenue Service
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D-Va
Department
Business Failures Rise Across Nation in Week End May 4
UPI reports Dun and Bradstreet figures show 399 business failures in the week ended May 4, up from 369 the prior week and 327 a year ago. Insolvencies with liabilities of 100000 dollars and over rose to 349 from 327, and 209 in the comparable 1960 week.
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UPI
Dun & Bradstreet Inc
Braves Obtain Frank Thomas in Major Swap
Milwaukee Braves acquire Frank Thomas from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Mel Roach. Thomas avers about 20 homers a season over ten years and is slotted as a left field candidate. Roach, 28, struggled with a knee injury and batted .167 in nine games in left since April 28. Thomas has a .260 average in 15 games this year with two homers and six RBIs.
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Milwaukee Braves
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Chicago Cubs
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South Central Track Meet Postponed For Third Time
Seymour Indiana AP The South Central High School Conference track meet was postponed for a third time due to persistent rain. Athletic director Dave Shaw began polling coaches to decide whether to hold it next Monday or Tuesday as heavy wet weather disrupted the schedule.
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Cubs Announce Six Minor League Working Agreements
The Chicago Cubs list six affiliate clubs for the season. Houston in the American Association, San Antonio in the Texas League, Wenatchee in the Northwest League, St. Cloud in the Northern League, Carlsbad in the Sophomore League V, and Morristown in the Appalachian League.
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Meadowbrook Triangular Meet Surges Past Track Fees
Meadowbrook led a grade school triangular meet with 65 percent of points as Central Avenue and Park Place trailed. Event results show Johnson, Russell, Graddy, and J Williams among top finishers in sprints and field events, with Meadowbrook winning several relays and the 440 and 660 legs dominating. In college news, North Carolina basketball center Harry Jones becomes the first transfer to play for Frank McLuire after moving from Tulane, now eligible as a junior.
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Pendleton Dominates Washington Athletic Awards
Pendleton High School swept most honors at the White River Conference banquet held at Linder's Restaurant. Awards went to Kyle Sandefur and Bob Pederson from Pendleton with multiple recognitions for St. Mary's Frank Harber, Summitville’s Jerry Reding, and Middletown contenders. wrestles, baseball, track, and cross country dominated the night as conference schools tallied top performances and individual honors. The event highlighted Middletown’s strong first year in the conference and Bloomington area ties as Indiana University figures featured in presentations.
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