Nursery Blast Kills Nine at Hapeville Nursery
A gas main rupture outside a Day Nursery in Hapeville caused a collapse and blaze that killed nine people, including seven children and two adults, with three more injured. Police described frantic rescue efforts as staff and officers pulled victims from the wreckage. the blast occurred as children had just finished lunch and were sent to cribs for naps.
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Bite
Fulton County
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Anderson Man Killed In Hit Run Crash
Police search for driver after Donald C. Brinson 43 of 1043 W 3rd St is struck and killed at 29th and Madison Ave just before 9 pm. Coroner cites massive skull fracture and crushed chest as the cause. Brinson’s death raises the county traffic toll for 1968.
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Jnedien St
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Ave
Total Decide
Madison County
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3Rd St
29Th St
Madison Ave
Cecil C. Carmichael
Herald
Anderson Native Seeks State Office
Anderson native William Sala, 96, a Fort Wayne banker and attorney born in Anderson and based in Kendallville, has filed for the Republican nomination for secretary of state at the June 18 party convention. Support cited from Allen County and 4th District GOP chairmen, with Bill Williams of Petersburg and Philip H. Willkie of Rushville as endorsers.
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Fort Wayne
Anderson
Kendallville
Jeffice Obes
Bill Williams
Petersburg
Philip H. Willkie
Rush Ville
Salin
Allen County
Ath
GOP
Weather outlook with showers and warm afternoon
A brief weather note forecasts a chance of showers early today and warmer conditions this afternoon. High near 66 degrees, low tonight around 46. Sunrise at 5 20, sunset at 5 05 p.m. The previous day saw a high of 69 and a low of 4.
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Thisfternoon
Morninging mishap in McKeesport ends with wheel removal
Barbara Nelson, 18, faced a painful incident when her finger is trapped in a car wheel spoke. Police removed the steering wheel from the Escort, then a doctor used a string and wheel to free her finger as hospital treatment followed.
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Mckeesport
UPI
Barbara Nelson
Barbara
405 MHHS Seniors To Graduate In Madison Heights
The 405 MHHS seniors will graduate Wednesday evening June 5 at Madison Heights High School in the school gym starting at 8 PM. Baccalaureate services are Sunday at 5 PM in the gym with Dr. Charles Caffess of Purdue University delivering the commencement address on What’s Important Graduate. Superintendent Ebbert and Principal Collier will preside with music by the Concert Band and Concert Choir. Frederick Donaldson, class president, will speak for the Senior Class.
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Charles Cafess
Purdue University
Purdue
G. E. Ebbertt
Robert E. Collier
Frederick Donaldson
Charles White
Meadowbrook Baptist Church
Phillip Dunn
Columbus Ave
William G. Abresch
Christo
James Dale Les_Radagin
David ‘Charles Ainsworth
David Lee Albea
Marsha ‘Lynn
Drivers Prepare For 500-Mile Race Today
Indianapolis drivers brace for the Memorial Day Classic with a fast field and a fresh safety plan. Officials caution restraint and enforce a black flag for excessive speed as weather threats loom and carburetion tests are scrubbed. The purse stands at 750000, with Joe Leonard and Graham Hill leading the turbine lineup for the start.
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Parnelli Jones
Ones
A.J. Foyt
Joe Leonard
Graham Hill
Memorial Day Observance Anchors Nation’s War Remembrance
The Associated Press recounts a century of Memorial Day rituals with veterans like A Logan urging citizens to honor fallen military members. The piece notes observances, parades, and flag placements as a dedication rooted in history and national service dating back to General Logan’s 1868 orders.
Urban League Banquet Set for June 3 in Anderson
The Anderson Urban League plans its annual banquet on June 3 at 6 15 p m at Linders with Dr Whitney M Young Jr of New York National Urban League as speaker The program includes performances by J longay ire aver J E trae ductions Zebedee Christian Sr and a vocal solo by Jack Hiday win Mes with Campbell as accompanist Awards will be presented by Judge Carl T Smith of Madison Circuit Court Dr Young will be introduced by William B Harper Executive Director of the Anderson Urban League Benediction by M L Brooks pastor of See See ond Methodist Church The committee has strewn flowers planted small flags and prayed for those who died for America in wars Defense Secretary Clark Clifford will place the wreath on Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery for three soldiers including unknowns from World War I II and Vietnam era.
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Linders
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New York
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Andersonian League
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Madison Circuit Court
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M. L. Brooks
See‘ond Methodist
Defense
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Johnson
Arlington National Cemetery
Clearing Skies After Scattered Twisters In Indiana
Turbulent weather produced small, noninjury twisters in northeastern Indiana Wednesday afternoon. Reports said some did not touch down while others touched near Bluffton and Nappanee with additional showers. Conditions are expected to improve to partly sunny skies by Thursday evening ahead of Memorial Day.
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French Chief In Seclusion Vote Urges Unity Government
Paris reports show Gaullist leaders appealing to President de Gaulle to form a unity government and call immediate elections as social unrest and economic decline press France. Delegations urged Pompidou to head a provisional government to restart the economy while protesters chant Adieu de Gaulle in the streets.
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Elysee
Colombey-Les-Deux Eglises
Calomn
California Called Supreme Test By Kennedy After Oregon Setback
Kennedy faces a consequential test after losing Oregon to McCarthy who vows to press the fight through California pushing debate with McCarthy and Humphrey. Oregon results show McCarthy leading with about 54,100 votes and 12 percent, Humphrey around 3 percent, Nixon sweeping the GOP tally. Reagan and Rockefeller marginal.
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Kennedy
Oregon
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Patiens
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McCarthy
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Meaneyad
Hubert H. Humphrey
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Micarhy
Penary Witory
Humphrey
Richeard M. Nixon
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Navy Plane Picks Up Scorpion Signals Near Norfolk
A Navy patrol plane heard a radio message 110 miles east of Norfolk from the nuclear submarine Scorpion, missing with 9 aboard. Six Navy stations also monitored the signal as ships and planes scoured the area after the vessel failed to check in as scheduled. The Scorpion had been due in Norfolk from a 6th Fleet exercise in the Mediterranean and last radio contact was May 21 south of the Azores.
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Defense Department
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6Th Fleet
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Memorial Day closures at Anderson Newspapers offices
All departments including business office advertising and circulation will be closed today in observance of Memorial Day. The Anderson Herald newsroom will reopen after 8 p.m. to receive calls and material for publication. The Friday morning edition will be delivered at the usual hour.
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Anderson Herald
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