Greene County Divorce Rates Lower Than U S Averages
The Citizen reports Greene County has about 32 divorces or separations per 1000 residents over 14, lower than the national average of 47 per 1000 and Indiana's 42 per 1000. The piece notes 630 estimated divorced or separated residents, up from 579 in 1960, with trends tied to broader state changes in divorce grounds. A signed letter from a Crane Employee in Linton challenges prior Crane articles.
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Elevator game tragedy at Indiana University claims student life
Thomas E. Wensis, 18, of South Bend, died after an elevator incident on campus. Authorities say Indiana University students engaged in a dangerous "popping" game by forcing doors open and riding atop elevator cabs, leading to the fatal entrapment between the cab and shaft rail.
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Meir asks ambassadors to curb attacks on Israel bound planes
Prime Minister Golda Meir urged 16 ambassadors to press seven airlines to resume cargo flights to Tel Aviv after two attacks on Israel bound aircraft. She called for governments and private groups to halt Arab terrorism and warned of reciprocal air-link actions.
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Eight Die In Fire At Rural Home In Virginia
Eight people died when a predawn fire swept through a single story rural home in Fluvanna County Virginia. Father Charlie Bates 51 died after running back inside to save others. his wife Mary and daughter Lily 22 survived with injuries. Granddaughter four months old was treated and released. Firefighters from Fork Union fought the blaze as roof collapsed. Cause under investigation. Victims include Bates children Julia Ann 18 Carolyn Jean 8 Vincent 5 Bob 3 Calvin 2 and two girls staying with the family Juanita Young 18 Lillian May Adams 9.
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Lillian May Adams
Swiss Plan Probe of Plane Crash
Swiss cabinet convened a special meeting to determine if sabotage caused the Tel Aviv bound Swiss air jet crash near Zurich killing 47. The pilot reported an explosion in the rear freight area as the Concorde jet tried to return. five Americans and 13 Israelis were among the deceased.
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Erroneous Report Claims DGM Actions Group Out of Business
Roscoe Simmons says the Daviess Greene Martin Community Action Group is not dissolved but lacks official notice of funding changes from Chicago. Six head start programs run in Greene County Linton Jasonville and Little Cincinnati with plans to extend CEO activities into nursing services.
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Flurry of Commie Attacks Expected
Saigon reports predicted North Vietnamese and Viet Cong offensives next week to break a lull. B52 strikes paused in Vietnam for Laos pressure, with bombers resuming near Con Thien and Laotian outposts facing renewed assaults. Americal Division battles in Que Son Valley left 2 Americans dead and 11 wounded, marking high U.S. losses in 1970.
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Pompidou Plans Frank Talks in U S During First State Visit
President Pompidou leaves Paris for a U S visit aimed at mending ties with Nixon and easing criticism of France over Middle East policy. Discussions will cover NATO, monetary policy, and EU unity. He may address Congress amid possible Israeli-backed boycott and tours in San Francisco Chicago and New York.
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Mild Weather Forecast Brings Hope for Indiana Sectionals
The forecast calls for mild, rain and mostly dry conditions with no snow through the end of the week. Hoosier fans hoped for clear travel as high school basketball sectional tournaments proceed, with temperatures rising from around 15 early Wednesday to the 40s by Friday.
Judge Denies Appeal Bonds in 1968 Democratic Riot Case
UPI reports U.S. District Court Judge Julius J. Hoffman denied bond for five men convicted of crossing state lines to incite riots at the 1968 Democratic National Convention. Sentenced to five years in prison and $5,000 fines, Hoffman called them dangerous. The defendants urged supporters to pursue appeal bonds from Chicago’s Loop conspiracy headquarters.
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Laotian claims helicopters used in Plain of Jars fight
Laotian defense officials allege North Vietnamese forces used helicopters in Saturday's capture of the Plain of Jars near Vientiane. They claim up to 6,990 troops 18 tanks and three helicopter command ships, while U.S. officers report far smaller forces and question the claim.
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Congress Observes Washington Birthday With Readings
Congress marks Washington's birthday with a reading of his farewell address read by Rep. Frank Annunzio and Sen. Quentin Burdick. Debate centers on hunger programs and a potential presidential veto as Pompidou speaks to a joint session.
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New Holiday Schedule Changes Federal Observance Rules
Washingtons birthday is now observed on the third Monday of February starting 1971. Memorial Day moves to the last Monday in May Columbus Day becomes a federal holiday on the first Monday in October and Veterans Day on the fourth Monday in October. New Years Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving and Christmas stay the same.
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Cigarette Ad Bill Faces Battle On Airwave Ban
Washington sources say broadcasters seek to weaken a bill banning cigarette ads on radio and TV while tobacco lobbyists press for a health warning and a final push by House and Senate conferees to resolve differences. The Senate backs a Jan 1 ban. the House opposes it and fights FTC warnings.
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