West Virginia Admits Indiana Bank Robbery Trio
W Va federal court in Wheeling disclosed Leon A. Edwards of Beckley pleaded guilty to three bank robberies in Indiana Pa. and Va. Edwards testified he and Winferd Starkey robbed the Cairo bank, with no deal offered for testimony. The three robberies involved Richmonds Plaza Branch in Indiana, Mellon Bank Tyerdale in Pittsburgh, and Bank of Tazewell County Westgate in Virginia.
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Jelkins
W. Va
U.S
Leon A. Edwards
Beckley
W.va
Free States
Edwards
Svitness
Rial
Winferd C. Starkey
Chie County Farmers and Metchanls Bank
Cairo
Starkey
U.S. District Court
Wheeling
S.arkey
Plaza
Second National Bank of Richmond
Ind
Tyerdale
Mellon Bank of Pittsburgh
Washington
Westgate
Bank of Tazewell County
Bluefield
Indianapolis Truck Driver Questioned in California Crimes
Indianapolis truck driver John Lee Pruitt, 20, was arrested in Terre Haute on armed robbery and probation violation warrants. He faces questioning in a liquor store robbery and a shooting of a service station owner in San Diego, while awaiting juvenile court decisions. Also reported, Army Specialist Ward E See from Peru listed as killed in Vietnam combat per Defense Department confirmation.
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Washington
Atery
David L. Roberts
Freedman's Hospital
J. Roberts
14Th St
Poor
Griffin
Indianapolis
UPL
Robert P. Griffin
Michigan
Niego
Cali
John Lee Pruitt
San Diego
Pruitt
Pruitlt
U.S. Marshal's Office
Taddignenalig
Iti
Ward E. See
Peru
Italia
Vietnam
Defense Department
Ward Hoosiero
Calvin. C. See
Judge bars DePauw students from voting in county
Green Castile Ind AP Judge Francis Warnillon ruled that 18 DePauw University students with questioned registrations were not legal residents and could not vote in the county. The judge ordered the registrations to be entered on the poll books and sent to precincts despite earlier acceptance by the county clerk. Prosecutors warned counter affidavits could lead to prosecutions. Enrollment rises at Purdue University show a 7.25 percent increase to 36,750 students with main campus at 24,718 and regional campuses up 12.68 percent.
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Greencastle
Ind
Putnam
Francis Warnillon
DePausy University
Hamilton
Elmer
Lafayette, Ind
Nixon Warns Of Humphrey High Cost
Nixon blasts Humphrey as the most expensive president in history during a rally in Minneapolis amid rain. He cites spending proposals totaling 50 billion dollars and signals continued attacks in key states as Wallace competition looms. The event followed a Flint appearance and a Michigan shift in strategy. Also reported is the death of Mrs. Rita Costello Teague of Anderson, detailing her family, church, and survivors.
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Minneapolis
Minn
UEI
Richard M. Nixon
Hubert H
Humphrey
Municipal Auditorium
U.S
Nixon
Bumphrey
Flint
Mich
George G. Wallace
Wallace
P Wallace
GOP
Michigan
Ohio
California
Texinois
Pennsylvania
New York
George Romney
Curtis LeMay
Minnesota
Deformed Babies Linked to Mothers Narcotics Use
Portland AP report details deformities in babies born to narcotics users and possibly thalidomide contamination. Dr. David B. Chartelè of Seattle cites three cases with thalidomide-like birth defects among infants, two born to addicts. one case tied to a neighbor's pink powder. Professor Shurtleff confirms prohibited thalidomide sale and notes similar deformities.
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Portland
Bre
David
Chartlelé
Seattle
Shurtleff
University of Washington Medical, School Hospital
March of Dimes
Europe
United States
Shuitletf
Muncie Woman Dies Of Blow On Head
The death of 58 year old Freda LaVerne Lille at her home beauty shop is blamed on a skull fracture from a blunt instrument. Lille lived alone after three divorces and was found Monday after a friend reported she had not been seen. The report notes the body behind a water heater. An Associated Press item from Muncie, Indiana.
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Muncie, Tad
Muncie
Freda LaVerne Lille
Whitcomb to lunch privately with state mayors
Secretary of State Edgar D. Whitcomb Republican governor candidate will lunch with about 13 Republican mayors in Lafayette Indiana for a strategy session. Campaign manager Don Tabbert said no policy changes will be discussed and the meeting was organized due to Whitcomb missing a previous Indianapolis meeting.
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Lafayette
Ind
Edgar D. Whitcomb
Don A. Tabbert
Indianapois
Whitcomb
Sesson
Indianapolis
Tabbert
Pawl H. Greer
Lebanon
Sun District
GOE
Reuther's Brother To Visit Here
Victor Reuther, Detroit Unit A UAW director, will visit Anderson on Oct. 29 with an assistant, meeting local officials and attending a series of events at Local 663 and Local 662 halls. A press conference and a STEP award presentation are planned, highlighting the unions' social, technological and educational programs. Funeral services are planned Thursday for Robert F. Malden with interment at Huntsville Cemetery and visiting hours today.
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Victor Reuther
Detroit
Unita Auto Workers
UAW
Walter Reuther
Anderson
Treuther
Indianapolis
Jerry
Daniels
Ray Bernat
John Hodson
Fussell R. Brown
Madison
Union
Public Servicestroom
First National
Reuther
Brown and Butz
Robert FE
Malden
Seatherfield
John’ Zuber
Huntsville
Former Reformatory Head Ousted Over Teacher Strike
Former reformatory head comments on teachers returning to work after board ordered reinstatement. McCoy rejects readmission, vows no strike over paperwork. Dispute began at term start with firings of 19 teachers and administrators over sabotage charges, prompting boycotts and a special trial before a reversal. About 35 teachers protested, part of a larger 3590 who struck last spring.
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Shanker
McCoy
Indiana prison chief shifted to Plainfield youth center
John W. Buck fired as acting superintendent of the Indiana Women's Prison after a string of disturbances. Buck, once supervisor at Pendleton, will be reassigned to Plainfield Youth Center to oversee security personnel, with Valjean L. Dickinson serving as temporary replacement. Governor Kuharich cited a need for stronger oversight at the institution.
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Inimanapolis
John W. Buck
Indiana Women's Prison
Heroe
Buck
Indiana Reformatory
Pendleton
Indiana Informatory
Anthony
Kuharich
Plainfield
Valjean L. “Dickinson
Correction
Deaths In Madison And Nearby Counties
Madison area obituaries note Cecil A. Shuck of Lapel 37 died after a short illness. He worked 23 years at Guide Lamp in Anderson and leaves three children and two sisters. Funeral at Fisher Brothers Funeral Home with burial at Brookside Cemetery. Myrtle G. Thompson, 85 of Atlanta dies at River View Hospital Noblesville. Services at First Union Christian Church east of Atlanta with burial East Union Cemetery. Survived by seven children and other relatives. Funeral arrangements and final rites for Edwin J. Skarupski 57 Noblesville, Calvin O. Wigner 5 Gas City, and Harry W. Nixon 638 ? St. Noblesville listed with respective interments.
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Cecil Shuck
Cecil A. Shuck
Lapel
Hamilton County
Lena
Dolly Shuck
Ine Wain Scott
Atderson
Ford Street United Methodist Church
Wayne Brotherhood and Sister
Myrtle Thompson
Atlanta
Myrtle G. Thompson
Rt. 2
Riverview Hospital
Noblesville
1St Union Christian Church
East Union Cemetery
Henshaw Funeral Home
Sheridan
George D. Thompson
Anderson
Park Thompson
Raymond Gascho
Dolm McCory
Valley Mills
Paul Meyer
New Orleans
Ars, William, [Smith
Tipton
Calvin Wigner
Gas City
Needham
Calvin O. Wigner
Richland Cemetery
Brazil Armed Forces Quell Student Demonstrations
In Sao Paulo police, military units and helicopters were deployed to break up antigovernment student protests across Brazil's largest city. University students and workers demanded higher wages and denounced police brutality during the actions in multiple areas.
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Sao Paulo
Brazil
Aml University
Stuents
Artur, da Costa E Silva
UN Seeks Middle East Community Of Sovereign States
Fragmentary text shows a push by Israel and Arab states to build regional cooperation. Aimed at laying foundations for a Middle Eastern community of sovereign states, the proposal emphasizes collaborative security and political coordination among regional actors.
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Israel
Anderson Obituaries Wrap of Local Notables
Final cites held at Baker Brothers Funeral Home for Elsa Felt of 431 Meridian Street widow of Frank Felt. Interment at Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include two children Nineta Felt of Anderson and Mary Daily of Anaheim California a sister Mrs Gova Hilligoss and nephew W C Hilligoss of Anderson. Three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Lee Bradford 93 died Tuesday morning at Marion. Survived by two brothers Tra and Andrew of Marion a sister Mrs Flos la Poole of Van Buren and grandson Jerry Ly Bradford and two great grandchildren. Final rites Thursday at 2 p m at Digge Funeral Home Marion burial at Oak Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after noon. Mrs Andy Poynter final rites for sister of Maude Griffee and former resident will be today at p m at Restor Funeral Home Greencastle. Interment will be at Greencastle.
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Baker Brothers
Elsa. Felt
431
Meridian Sr
Frank Felt
Andereson Memorial Park Cemetery
Nineta Felt
Anderson
Robert
Mary) Daily
Anaheim
Calif
Gova Hilligoss
W. C. Hilligoss
Lee
Bradford
Grant County
Lawrence Bradford
Marion
Tra
Andrew
Flossla Poole
van. Buren
Jerry Ly. Bradford
Digge
Andy Poynter
Andy West Poynter
Maude Griffee
Restor Funeral
Greencastle
Local aviation leaders named in regional board lineup
Airport official Tom Page and Dr. Dale Croson chair the board of aviation with Keith Pettigrew, Jack Campbell, and Chesterfield Town Board attorney, plus County Commissioner Everett Stottlemyer among the listed members, reflecting a broad regional appointment slate.
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Airport Goninut
Tom Page Ore Board
Dale Crosson
Keith Pettigrew
Board of Aviation
Jack Campbell
Chesterfield Town Board
Everett Stottlemyer
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West Virginia
Indiana
Amazon
Annoyage
DePauw
Shasi
Rita Costello Teague
Claude D. Teague
Jefferson St
Baker Brothers Funeral Home
Teague
Edward and
Elizabeth Braun Costello
St. Ambrose Catholic Church
Howard of
Paul
Charles
Darwin
Jakelen Owens
Elwood
P.O. Bax
GPO
York
Tam
Salazar
Lisbon
Oliveire Salazar
Lates
Red Cross
UPI
Chayuolet
United Auto Workers Unin
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Board
Robert H.’ Malden Jr
St Fe
Nna Sherr
Ant
Sky
James
Lola Maxine
Epp
Entieichs
Asi Johnn J. O'Neill
UBT i
Nis
Unium
UFT
Ineal
Vane Jone
Angers
Aay
Latherine Jean) Stetler
Syracuse
Reformatory
Wilbur
Pick
Martin Andl Thomas C. Funk
Harold Bercy
J. Arnold Jones
Cochalymai
Tacy Adams
Willson Boys Club
Theresa Lippman
Girl Scouts of American
Benediction
Howard Miller
Anderson Rotary Club
Richard Palmquist
Rotary Club
Abi McCollourn
Freeient
Madison County United Fund
House
William Huffman
Cam. Spaign
Barnes
Elwand
G. B. ‘Ebberts
Anderson ‘Schools
Lea Babb
Sman
Senior Citizens
Anderson Urban League
Wilson Boys Club
Crippled Children and Adults
Alexandria Community Service
Elwood Milk Pond
Myasthenia Gravis
Anderson Wyamca
United Fund Organ Uzation
Anderson Exchange Club
Herschel B. Thomas
Pendelton
Jerome N. Henry l
Euharios
Alaska
Hawaii
Lian Dee
Ring
Wisconsin
Edwin Skarupski
Evans
Henry Nixon Noblesvill
Coaltrin
Harey W. Nixon
Crownland Cemetery
Dhoun Ph Met
Mrs. Elsa Felt
Lee Bradford
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