Madison County Courthouse Fire Hazards Prompt Action
A May 8 report by the Fire Prevention Bureau of Anderson Fire Department lists numerous fire and safety hazards at Madison County Courthouse. Failures include wiring code violations, storage of combustibles, limited egress, and lack of external exits. The Anderson the Beautiful Committee urges the County Board to fund a new courthouse, citing risk to vital records and potential injuries in a fire.
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Board of County Commissioners
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Colvin
Tornado Toll Rises Across Midwest States
United Press International reports a historic tornado rampage across eleven states leaving hundreds injured and scores dead. Death toll climbs with bodies found in Iowa and Illinois as rescuers pull survivors from rubble in Arkansas Iowa and Illinois. Thousands homeless and many injured remain in critical condition as officials assess area damage.
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United Press International
Towa
Illinois
Arkansas
Noo
Lornas
Midwest
Mississippi Valley
Baccalaureate Plans Highlight Anderson College Speaker
Rev G David Cox a noted Church of God minister will speak at Anderson College baccalaureate services in Park Place Church of God with over 200 seniors to be recognized. Dr C P Kretemann of Valparaiso University to address June 17 commencement in Warner Auditorium during the International Convention of the Church of God. Final 1967 68 activities begin May 27 with exam week. Cox, son of a veteran minister, studied at Portland Oregon and earned a divinity degree in 1953. He serves on the Church of God Television and Radio Commission and as Gulf Coast Bible College trustee. Don es Park funds cut for Indiana dunes land acquisition.
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Pasadena
Tex
Anderson College
Park Place
Valparaiso University
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Church of God
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Portland
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Houston
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Elephants Help Repair Washed-Out Bridge Near Peru
Nellie, a former costar of Elizabeth Taylor, helped restore a washed-out bridge south of Peru after heavy rain. Nellie was used by Paul Kelly, owner of a citrus farm on US 1, to pull a five foot metal tire cub vert back into place. Taylor and Nellie appeared in the film The Elephant Walk years earlier.
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Ind
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Elizabeth Taylor
Perm
Welle
Paul Kelly
Kelly
Miss Taylor
Jackson Death Trial Jury Selection Still Incomplete
Jury selection in the Greenfield murder case of Darrell Eugene Jackson of Anderson continued with peremptory challenges hindering progress. Examinations resumed yesterday morning as prosecutors and defense argued over juror seats, with proceedings described as non productive and still incomplete.
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Darrell Eugene Jackson
Anderson
Bol
Hancock Plesse
Indiana Storm Toll: Deaths and Destruction Across State
Severe storms ravaged Indiana from late Wednesday into Thursday causing at least one confirmed death, dozens injured, and widespread damage. Tornadoes wrecked mobile homes near Wabash and Andrews, a Flora child died, and rainfall up to nearly eight inches caused flash flooding and road washouts. Utilities, roads, and schools faced disruption as GoM moisture fueled the outbreak and a cold front followed with gusty winds and cooler temperatures.
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Wabash Area
Delphi
Flora
Shirley Butcher
Wabash
Cathy Roberson
Caterell County
Andrews
Russellville
Hazelwood
Mooresville
Logang
Port
Goose Creek
Fort Wayne
Maumice
Carroll County
Carroll Tippeca
Torredo
Logansport
U.S. 24
Columbia City
Peru
Indianapolis
Lafayette
Vincennes
Crawfordsville
Waren
Rochester
Spencer
Covington
South Bend
Evansville
Cierre Haute
Louisville
Cincinnati
Ohio River
Lake Michigan
Gary
Clash With Hanoi Force Shows Contested Talks Strategy
US Marines long near the central coast report a major clash with North Vietnamese regulars as Hanoi presses a light and arc strategy. 52 Americans killed last week, 47 wounded in action near An Loc province capital, 70 miles northeast of Saigon. Airstrikes, artillery, and gunships were used as contact fractured at night. Bombers struck Viet Cong bunkers south of Saigon in dawn raids. B52s neared the capital for the closest overflight since February.
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South Vietnam
U.S
Ho An
North Vietnam
Paris
1St Marine Division
Pope
Coloma
Labor Alliances Shift Indicated in Washington
The United Auto Workers, expelled from AFL-CIO's Rose of Labor for refusing dues, signal possible defections and new coalitions. Meany suspends the federation's largest union, cutting AFL-CIO membership to about 13.8 million workers. Sources from Auto Workers and Teamsters hint at a stronger working relationship ahead.
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Rose of Labor
Auto Workers
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Meany
Walter Reuther
Wine
Congress of Industrial Organizations
American Federation of Labor
Ue-milsion
Teamsters
Anta
Teamsters Union
Weather glimpse with mixed sun and clouds today
A sunny and mid day is suggested with cloudy periods and a lower high around 68 to 75 degrees. Overnight low near 41. Yesterday’s low was 41. Sunrise at 6 39 am and sunset at 7 53 pm.
111 Will Graduate From Anderson Apprentice School In Ceremonies
One hundred seven graduates of the Anderson Apprentice School program will receive diplomas May 23 at 7 15 p.m. in commencement exercises at Russell Olt Memorial Student Center Anderson College. Dr Harold Roses president of General Motors Institute will deliver the address after a banquet. The program this year operated nine classes with an enrollment of 392 apprentices, as reported by G E Ebbert superintendent of Anderson Public Schools.
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Anderson
Russell Olt Memorial
Anderson College
Harold Roses
General Motors Institute
Gram
Harriman Signals Demilitarized Zone Move Could End Raids
UPI reports US chief negotiator W Averell Harriman said Hanoi’s acceptance of restoring the demilitarized buffer zone might persuade President Johnson to halt bombing of North Vietnam. He noted the zone could break the Paris talks impasse if it reduces infiltration of supplies.
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Indiana Job Office reports 450 placements in month
Indiana State EMS Proponent Service reports 449 to 450 placements in the past month under manager J C Armstrong. About one third of placements were men with 781 youths under 22. Skilled trades are hard to fill and demand includes machinists electricians auto mechanics and bricklayers. The office will enroll high school and college students for summer work on May 25, urging households to list jobs.
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Parsons
Indiana State Ems
J. C. Armstrong
Mtrager
Armstrong
Nixon Predicts New Alliance Among Republicans and Liberals
In a CBS Radio speech, Richard Nixon forecast a new alliance of ideas among Republicans, New Liberals, the New South, and Black Militants that he said would shape America for generations. He argued government should enable individuals to help themselves and mobilize private energy to meet public needs. He described participatory democracy as the New Liberal approach and distinguished it from the New Left.
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New York
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
CBS
Povernhant
New Left
New Plena Torn
Cotvmn
170 MPH Mark Hit In Indy Practice
Bobby Unser, top driver on the U SAC circuit, unofficially broke the Indianapolis Motor Speedway one lap record Thursday with a lap over 170 mph in the American Eagle powered by a turbo Offenhauser. The Albuquerque driver withstood high winds to post a best lap of 32.7 seconds around the 2 5 mile track.
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Indianapolis, Inc
Bobby Unser
U.S
Auto Club
Indianapolis Motor Speediway
Albuquerque
New Arrivals In Anderson and Vicinity
New births listed from St. John's Hospital and other locales. A boy born to Mr. and Mrs. L. Z. Young at 1523 W. 19th St. A boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bouwman at 207 Kernwood Or. A girl born to Mr. and Mrs. James Croy in Alexandria. A girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Merland Baugh at 902 Somer Dr. A boy born to Lance Corporal and Mrs. Stanford Hackleman at the Marine Base Hospital Chevey Hill N C. Maternal grandparents listed as Mr. and Mrs. Billy Ford of Noblesville. paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hackleman of Lapel.
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19Th St
Haspital
Joe BE
Bouwjman
Kermwod Or
James Croy
Alexandria
Merland Baugh
Somer Dr
Lance
Stanford Hackleman
Marine Base Hospital
Chevey Hil
N.C
Bily Ford
Noblesvile
Ed Hackleman
Lapel
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