Approval of LBJ Appalachia Plan Clears House Vote
Washington expect House committee approval of President Johnsons 1.1 billion Appalachia development program moving the Great Society measure toward the floor. Rep Robert E Jones Jr said approval is likely by months end after Democrats rejected Republican changes in a closed session. The bill focuses on highway and conservation, education and health to counter regional poverty.
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Six Greene County Drivers Named on Latest License Suspensions
The Bureau of Motor Vehicles issued a list of suspensions today naming six Greene County drivers. Cecil R. Canady Marco driving with suspended license Carl K Collings Itc 3 Bloomfield reckless driving Steven Elgan Linton matters appearing on recordpoints John H Fordyce Linton points Donald P Lehman Linton matters ring on record-points Jerry L. Smith Worthington drunken driving.
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Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Cecil R. Canady
Marco
Carl K. Collings
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Bloomfield
Steven Elgan
Linton
Matters
John H. Fordyce
Donald P. Lehman
Jerry L. Smith
Worthington
Drumken
Viet Cong Attack Kills Dozens at Qui Nhon Billet
UPI reported a Viet Cong assault on a Qui Nhon billet killed as many as 33 U.S. servicemen, leaving 7 wounded survivors. the four story building housed about 60 enlisted men, with 40 believed inside when explosion occurred. The attack came amid widespread Viet Cong operations across South Vietnam and followed other heavy combat events in Pleiku and Binh Dinh Province.
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UAW Eyes Merger With Electrical Workers Union
UAW president Walter Reuther says the 1.2 million member union has proposed a merger with the International Union of Electrical Workers, a move aimed at forming a giant AFL CIO affiliate rivaling the Teamsters. IVE has not commented and IUE leaders will meet to consider the plan.
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Growing Young San Francisco Home Buyers
California home buyers now average in their early 30s, a shift from the late 1950s when buyers were 40 or older, according to the California Bankers Association. The change reflects evolving market patterns and entry ages for mortgage financing.
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Local Temperature and River Stage Update
Readings show Tuesday's high and last night's low, with 7:30 am figures for today. Precipitation data cover preceding hours. river stage recorded at 16.40 feet.
Viet Events Inject Angry Note in US-Soviet Ties
The United States protested after the U S Embassy in Moscow was attacked amid U S airstrikes in North Vietnam. Officials described a calm but tense mood with Russia as diplomats, including Anatoly Dobrynin, discussed the Viet Cong attacks at Pleiku and U S retaliation. Kosygin and Brezhnev led Moscow and Hanoi efforts, while Russia increased support to Southeast Asian Communists.
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Nikita S. Khrushchev
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Abel Maintains Lead in USW Presidential Vote
Abel leads incumbent Dav id J. McDonald in early unofficial returns from United Steelworkers Union polls as 2,16] locals report. Abel 161,909 McDonald 150,774 with big locals still to count, keeping both hopeful of victory while the union debates crucial contract talks with Big Steel.
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Suit Filed for Divorce McCombs v McCombs Greene Circuit Bloomfield
Mary J McCombs files suit for divorce against Clarence Mc Combs in Greene Circuit Court at Bloomfield on Wednesday.
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Clarence McCombs
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Thunderstorms Pour Heavy Rains on Indiana Area
Thunderstorms drenched Indiana with up to over three inches of rain in 24 hours ending 7 am Tuesday, spurring freshets after three months of dryness. Tornado forecasts were issued but no major damage reported. lightning struck the Wilburn home near New Castle, causing 15000 dollars in damage and water service cuts.
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City Council Votes To Purchase New Police Car
The Linton City Council voted 3-1 Tuesday night to buy a new police car for $750 with trade in. Kramer’s Oldsmobile was chosen over Wheeler Ford after comparing bids. Three councilors favored. one opposed. one did not attend.
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Bob Walters
Jerry Wright
Les Bailey
Ora McCollister
Welsh Waits for Call to Service in Washington
Former Indiana Governor Matthew E. Welsh remains at his Vincennes home awaiting a possible appointment in Washington. He reportedly turned down several minor posts and there are two positions he might consider, with Johnson likely to make the final call.
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Plan to merge air mail with first class service
Post master general John A Gronouski said on Tuesday a long range plan would abolish air mail and merge it with a single preferential class moved by the fastest available transport whether air or surface. He stressed the plan is only under study and likely no changes this year.
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Red China vows to carry Asian war to very end
Peking declares in Peoples Daily editorial that if U S imperialism pushes war into Asia, China will join to the very end, threatening flames across Southeast Asia. Kosygin's arrival in Peking coincides with major anti American protests, as New China News Agency reports over 1.5 million demonstrators.
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Boy Scouts Court of Honor Recognizes Troop 50 Leaders
Troop 50 at Linton held a Court of Honor during Boy Scout Week with former Scouts and leaders in attendance. William Terrell of Worthington, longtime Scoutmaster, received praise for guiding the troop to many Eagle Scouts. He spoke of scouting’s rewards as he presented Life Scout awards to Steve Berns and merit badges to several recipients. District Executive Hill awarded Star and First and Second Class badges to scouts. Tenderfoot and Service Stars were also handed out. Kiwanis Institutional rep Nathan Squires accepted the Troop 50 Charter and issued 1965 registration cards to adult leaders.
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Warren H. Oaken
William Terrell
Worthington
Terrell
Steve Berns
Art Berns
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Raymond Graham
David Murdock
Marlin Baker
Assisant
Mike Rose
Eric Wonders
Ken Sitterding
Tom Heaton
Ronald Sparks
Cecil Alumbaugh
George Skeel
Mark Wakefield
Donald Fish
Bruce Moore
Sandy Oaken
Bill Winfrey
Jay Flickinger
Doug Roush
Hill
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Army Plans New Hospital at Fort Benjamin Harrison
An informed source says the Army will build a hospital at Fort Benjamin Harrison Indiana. The military construction request includes 2,088,000 for the hospital as part of 5,904,000 allotted to Indiana. Funds cover Fort Benjamin Harrison 4,017,000 Jefferson proving grounds 52,000 and Bunker Hill Air Force Base 1,835,000.
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Johnson
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Bunker Hill Air Force Base
Refugee Detector Installed in Wall Reported
West German customs officials say East German soldiers pounded metal rods into the ground over several hundred yards to form an electronic network to detect refugees crossing the border. A spokesman described the setup as a refugee detector.
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Germany
Ants Block Film Set In Hollywood
Untidy insect swarm forces a one day shutdown on the The War Lord filming in Hollywood. Ant activity interrupted production as crews halted work and evacuated the set to ensure safety.
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Hollywood
Accident Report Near Seventh Street In Linton
Police reported an accident on southeast A street near Seventh street at 9 p m Tuesday. Janet Lee Allen 29 of Linton drove off the road and hit a tree in a total loss crash with no injuries reported.
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Linton
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