Fewer 1972 car models eyed as cost and quality aims rise
Greene County census figures show 122 farms in 1969 with 695 selling 2500 or more dollars of products. Average farm size 187.5 acres and average value of farm buildings 512,290. Total farm sales rose from 9,361,250 in 1964 to 11,831,261 in 1969. An automotive note forecasts about 300 models for 1972, a 12 percent drop from 1971 offerings, as makers push efficiency to curb prices amid inflation. Gemini control update notes visor fogging spurs new anti fogging coating for space and consumer use.
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Greene County
U. S. Department of Commerce
Bureau
Devers
Gemini Control
Houston
Cernan
AMU
Eugene Cernan
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Drop In Surplus Hits Indiana Budget Tighten Pace
Indiana is facing a tighter budget as the general fund surplus for 1971 ends at 15.37 million, the lowest since the sales tax started. Governor Whitcomb and advisors warn no immediate special session, while budget chief Taylor calls the structure viable but tight. Welfare costs rise 34 million beyond the 1971 appropriation due to more recipients under aid to dependent children.
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Indiana
Whitcomb
Mcmay
Thomas H .Taylor
Mary Atkins
Govenor
William R. Sterrett
Hoosier Marine Paroled From Military Prison
Marine Denzil Allen released after nearly three years in a military prison for the Hue Vietnam civilian slayings returns to Indianapolis. About 300 cheering Hoosiers greet him as an American Legion honor guard salutes at Weir Cook Airport. He leaves for Lebanon with his attorney and mother.
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Indianapolis
UPI
Denzil Allen
American Legion
Allen
George Martz
Weir Cook
Earl Allen
Lebanon
Indiana
Vietnam
Hue
Inspection On Animals Scheduled
Attorney General Theodore L. Sendak said he can order stops of motor vehicles hauling animals to check permits and health certificates. Dr. David L. Smith notes the plan used in the 1950s could be reestablished with state police, aiming to have the inspection program running by mid September.
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Indianapolis
UPI
Theodore L. Sendak
David L. Smith
Indiana
Lockheed Loan Bill Passes in Narrow Senate Vote
The Senate approved a 250 million loan guarantee to Lockheed Aircraft to complete the TriStar jetliner, with 49 voting for and 48 opposed. Senators Cook Metcalf Cranston and Weicker cited job concerns as key factors in their support, while others viewed it as government backing risky equity. If defaults occur, the Treasury would cover repayments.
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Marlow W. Cook
R-Ky
Morming
Lee Metcalf
D-Mont
Alan Cranston
Dcalif
Lowell Weicker
R-Conn
House
Lockheed
Treasury
Mild Warm spell Sweeps Indiana Weather
Weather to remain mild with a brief warm spell the past weekend bringing highs from the 60s to mid 80s across Indiana. Overnight lows rose into the 60s before cooler air returns with highs in the 70s to 80s and nightly lows in the 50s to mid 60s.
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United Press International
Indiana
Mercury
Lake Michigan
Ohio River
Indianapolis
Evansville
South Bend
Cincinnati
Louisville
Violinist Mika Fukaya Hasler to Play Recital at Cine Theatre
Mika Fukaya Hasler a Japanese born violinist living in Greene County will give a recital at the Cine Theatre in Linton on September 12 limited to 400 seats. Tickets are at the theatre Daily Citizen office or by writing Box 69A Lyons.
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Linton
Mika Fukaya Hasler
Japan
Greene County
Daily Citizen
Lyons
Sapporo City
Hokkaido
Mika
Nassao Araya
Mika Pukaya Hasler
Luglun
Hank Miller
Apollo 15 astronauts press on with lunar science
Apollo 15 crewmates David Scott Alfred Worden and James Irwin rested after a day of busy lunar activity. They amassed 228.7 pounds of samples and completed surface drives at Hadley while the Endeavour orbited mapping the moon.
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Alfred M. Worden
James B. Irwin
Endeavour
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Irwin
Valley
Joe Allen
Joe
China
Falcon
Earth
Harrison H. Schmitt
Hadley
Schmitt
Rains
Russia
Tass
Big Battles Raging Near Cambodia Border In Vietnam War
South Vietnamese infantry killed 44 Communist troops in two Iaylong battles near Cambodia's border as U S forces reported no combat in South Vietnam. B52s struck a suspected North Vietnamese position south of the DMZ while forces in the Parrot’s Beak area saw casualties on both sides. A separate clash in the Central Highlands left 15 communists dead and three South Vietnamese wounded.
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Saigon
U.S
Black Market
Chipou
South Vietnam
Mekong Delta
Phnom Penh Sao
Gvernment
Central Highlands
Shakamak Board Revises Junior High Curriculum And Staff
The Shakamak School Board moved to meet state standards with a revised junior high program featuring music and art courses with two weekly periods each, cut backs in practical arts, and a longer school day. Resignations and contracts were approved for English and science teachers, with openings for a male teacher in grades five or six and a special education post. Nina Neal was reappointed to the Jasonville Library Board for a four year term.
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Shakamak School Board
Tricia Faught
Marilyn Streeter
Stephen
Nina Neal
Jasonville
Jasonville Budget Discussed At City Council Meeting
The 1972 budget topped the Jasonville City Council agenda with a plan to finish work at a special session Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. Mayor Edward Watson noted hydrant overuse during sodding on Main Street turned water rust colored. The State Board of Accounts blocked a fire truck contract change to lower payments. Grants for radio equipment were received and police car budget was cut. Police chief, patrolmen and street superintendent gained 1972 raises, with chief at 6600, patrolmen at 6000, and the superintendent at 5200. Wartime patrolman Bill Mondary approved.]]
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Jasonville
Edward Watson
Main Street
State Board of Accounts
Bill Mondary
Moss Street
Public Service
Water Department
Commissioners Hold Session in Bloomfield Courthouse
Greene County Board of Commissioners approved payment of claims and routine business at the Bloomfield courthouse meeting. Present were Sheriff Orval Byers and Commissioners Sparks, Cooksay, Hays with Auditor Story and Attorney Hendren. Inheritance tax receipt moved to general fund. Road complaint in Midland heard and taken under advisement.
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Greene County Board of Commissioners
Bloomfield
Orval Byers
Bernard Sparks
Elmer Cooksey
Joe Hays
Claude Story
William Hendren
Midland
Steel firms raise prices after labor pact in Washington
UPI reporting from Pittsburgh notes U S Steel and other major producers boosted prices by about 8 percent on most products after negotiating a three year inflationary contract with the United Steelworkers Union in Washington. The White House called the move immoderate and questioned its impact on a fragile domestic steel market.
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Pittsburgh
UPI
U.S. Steel Corp
United Steelworkers Union
USW
Washington
U.S. Secretary of Labor
James D. Hodgson
Bethlehem Steel
Republic
Armco
Youngstown
White House
U.S
Gerald Warren
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