Bowen Urges Voluntary Gasoline Conservation in Indiana
Governor Bowen urged voluntary gasoline and fuel conservation over a federal tax increase at the Indiana Broadcasters Association meeting. He framed energy and mental hospital crises as immediate priorities, praising voluntary measures like car pools and slower driving, and announced a new $7.5 million Central State Hospital facility nearing occupancy by Labor Day.
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Impeach Nixon signs greet crowd at Florida Tech
President Nixon spoke to Florida Technological University graduates focusing on an anti inflation message and urging unity. A spectator circulated impeachment bumper stickers while Nixon noted plans for a new anti inflation program with an upcoming Brezhnev summit. He avoided discussing Watergate and defended America’s global role amid rising prices and energy concerns.
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Camden mayor hopeful Coxson shot in mansion
Major Coxson once allied with Muhammad Ali was found shot to death in his Cherry Hill mansion known as the Camden White House. Four others including his son Toro a head wound his wife Lois and daughter Lita 14 were injured and hospitalized with Lita listed as critical. Coxson had campaigned for mayor of Camden with a promised one dollar salary and had prior federal prison time for conspiracy to transport stolen vehicles.
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Gas Shortage Forces New Hours At Local Stations
Gasoline shortages hit Lebanon as stations cut hours and shift to Sunday closures. Kincaid's Arco and Jennings Standard Service reduce weekday hours and close Sundays, while Single Sales and Service adds 45 percent fewer allotments and also closes Sundays. Farm Bureau refinery seeks 3,000 more barrels to restore capacity amid growing farm demand. Weather and oil supply changes loom over harvest season.
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Mostly sunny with increasing cloudiness and warm weekend
Weather forecast notes mostly sunny conditions today with a shift to partly cloudy skies tonight and Saturday. Highs near 85 to 87 today and 88 to 90 Saturday, with low 63 to 66 tonight. Precipitation chances are 5 percent today, near zero tonight, and 10 percent Saturday.
Ex LHS Cage Star Arrested In Indianapolis Gaming Raid
Eight people including Robert Logston and his wife Edna were arrested in Indianapolis as federal, state, and local authorities shut down a bookmaking operation. Also named were Carol Lines Thomas Dean James Morgan Sonny Walker John T Everly and David M Haas, all charged with violating federal gambling laws.
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Bowen backs church push against Sunday 500 race
Indiana Governor Bowen spoke as a private citizen opposing holding the 500 mile race on Sunday May 26 1974. He said the governor has no authority to set race days and urged letters to decision makers while noting denominational groups object to Sunday racing. In Bloomington IU Chancellor Wells celebrated his 71st birthday as a minor planet was named Wells in his honor by IU astronomers.
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