Big Digger At Dugger Largest Local Attraction
Peabody Coal Company operates the Dugger Mine southwest of Dugger home to the Marion 8900 dragline the world’s largest. The mine began in 1903 and the 1968 start era saw extensive land reclamation rules and active restoration efforts completed by 1969. The 8900 drags 430 000 pounds per scoop with a 250 foot boom and 18 000 hp four inch diameter cables drive it. It consumes enough power for a city of 20 000 to 25 000 people and moves 450 to 500 feet per hour. Coal is conveyed to four 120 ton trucks for transport to Miller Preparation Plant and Bash Generating Plant. The operation employs 90 union and 20 company workers plus 21 union and 8 company employees at Miller Plant. Peabody funds road building public dumps and local recreation projects such as Dagger Boys League gear and state fishing areas.
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Peabody Coal Company
Peabody
Marion
Dugger
William McQuire
Sam Jackson
Jasonville
Wabash
Milwaukee Railroad
Indiana
Purdue Universities
Television Highlights on NBC ABC and NBC this Wednesday
United Press International outlines Wednesday TV: The Des O Connor Show on NBC with Connie Stevens Charlie Callas and Joe Baker at 9 pm CDT. NFL Action on ABC at 9 30 pm CDT previews the Sensational Sixties of pro football. The Men from Shiloh on NBC follows a tracker pursuing a wolf. The Courtship of Eddie's Father on ABC repeats at 6 30 pm CDT.
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United Press International
Des O'Connor
NBC
Connie Stevens
Charlie Callas
Joe Baker
NFL
ABC
Shiloh
Eddie
Tom
Television Listings for WTWO Channel 2 Terre Haute
Tuesday and Wednesday schedules show WTWO Channel 2 in Terre Haute with Eastern Standard time listings for Eastern and Limes programs. The fragment notes August dates and TV programs but lacks complete details for full scheduling.
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WTWO
Terre Haute
Channel 4
Bloomington
Rumpelstiltskin Opens Midweek at Local Theatre
The children's play Rumpelstiltskin is staged Wednesday through Saturday, August 11–14, with 2:00 pm performances. No reserved seating. advance tickets available. The theater on Highway 54 east of Bloomfield offers free parking. tickets cost $1.00 for all audiences.
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Highway 54
Bloomfield
Hearing Set on Social Security Numbers for Permits
In Anderson Indiana UPI Sept 13 hearings were set in Madison County Superior Court on a continuance in a suit challenging the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles requirement of social security numbers for permit renewals. Plaintiffs include Bonnie Ridener and Donna Barton wives of WBMP Elwood staff.
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WBMP
Elwood
Donna Barton
Stan Barton
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Washington
Panavision
DE Luxe
CINE
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Metrocolor
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Navid Frost
Suga
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