City council paving plan praised amid concerns over downtown oil mess
In Tuesday night’s special meeting the city administration unveiled a proposed street paving program aiming to secure state aid and avoid new taxes. Critics fault downtown oil slurry on North Main street during recent paving and call for better traffic control and cleanup. A separate town rumor concerns a property sale and a potential large trailer court, while 4 H Auction Sale pickups fund new buildings. The piece explores Greene County workers purchasing power over time and tax burdens.
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Daily Citizen
Greene County
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Tax Foundation
Auction Benefits 4-H Grounds in Greene County
Greene County youth plan a community auction to support the 4-H building fund. On Saturday June 28 at 4 p.m. in the Switz City Central School parking lot, donations or commission items from residents will be sold. Items include household goods farm equipment livestock clothing antiques and more. Junior Leaders will haul in donations and buyers may contact 384 8169 875 2695 or 847 9044 to donate or sell. Soft drinks sandwiches and baked goods will be sold with all proceeds to the building fund.
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Switz City Central School
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USSR Sends More Troops To Frontier
London reports that the Kremlin has reinforced defenses along the 4000 mile Soviet China border. Despite tension the rivals are not near armed clash yet. Sources foresee a prolonged period of mutual harassment and propaganda battles.
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UPI
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Soviet Union
China
Moscow
Peking
John L. Lewis Dies at 89 Former Labor Leader
Washington report notes John L. Lewis, a dominant figure in American labor, died Wednesday night at age 89. His rise coincided with coal’s prominence and his actions helped shape decades of union history. His leadership left a lasting imprint on miners and the labor movement nationwide.
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Washington
UPI
Appalachia
CPA backs study of Indiana school administration
The Indiana Coun cil for Private Action will hire a Chicago firm to study 150 of the state’s 330 public schools. The aim is to identify admin costs and potential savings, with estimated annual gains of 25 to 29 million dollars, reducing property tax needs. Cooperation comes from the State School Boards Association and the Department of Public Instruction.
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UPI
Hoosier
Indiana Council For Private Action
CPA
Chicago
Ohio
Oregon
Warren King
Indiana
A. Wayne Place
Jasper
J. Russell Townsend
State School Boards Association
Department of Public Instruction
Seven Injured In Shooting At Nebraska Elevator
In Rising City Nebraska Irvin Ostrander opened fire at a Farmers Grain Co op elevator wounding six people and himself. Ostrander killed two of his cats before the shooting spree began. Police reported the incident occurred Wednesday at the elevator about 70 miles west of Omaha.
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UPI
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Here
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Foster
Red Leaders face Czechoslovakia debate at summit
Moscow dispatch reports 75 nation Communist leaders discussing global issues with Czechoslovakia line under Husak. Husak condemned debate saying it harms Soviet and socialist interests. Draft document highlights analyzing international situation and methods to oppose imperialism.
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UPI
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Gustav Husak
Czechoslovak Communist Party
Soviet Union
Husak
Indiana Boys State elects fourth Negro governor Gregory Gray
Linton delegates James Ball Warren Onken and Mike Datena won Boys State elections on the National party ticket. Gregory Gray of Emerson High Gary was elected Negro governor at Indiana State University with Ben Park elected lieutenant governor and a slate of officers and judges chosen from Nationalist and Federalist tickets.
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Terre Haute, Ind
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Annapolis
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Crawfordsville
Stephen Perkins
Indianapolis
W. Robert Horton
Shelbyville
Robert Ayers
Plymouth
Federalist Party
Dan Zieg
Lafayette
Wells names consultant for drugs to work in Indiana schools
Mark Van Horn of Indianapolis was named by State School Supt Richard D. Wells as consultant to schools on drugs and narcotics. He will investigate charges of drug use among youth, assist local programs, identify users, and develop instructional programs on the effects of drugs alcohol tobacco. Van Horn says the role is educational rather than law enforcement, with a background in policing and teaching.
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UPI
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Richard D. Wells
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
New Orleans
Showers Arrive as Indiana Sees Heat Break
Indiana faces highs near 90 to 92 statewide with cooler air on the way as showers and thundershowers move in by Friday. The northwest stays a bit cooler with highs in the upper 80s, and Friday night into Saturday brings a notably cooler trend.
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Indiana forms Pesticide Council to study uses and effects
Governor Whitcomb issued an executive order creating the Indiana State Pesticide Council. The body will coordinate research on pesticides and provide information to users and groups. Richard E. Bass of the Division of Fish and Game chairs the council with Perry E. Miller of the State Board of Health as vice chair, both from Indianapolis.
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UPI
Indiana
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Pesticide Council
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Department of Natural Resources
Perry E. Miller
State Board of Health
Americans Repel 300-Man Red Attack Near Saigon
U S soldiers defending a new camp northeast of Saigon repelled a 300 man North Vietnamese assault. The battle left 38 Communist dead, three U S soldiers killed and six wounded. The base endured 140 rockets and mortars before the charge.
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Viet Cong Leader Dismisses Midway Meeting as Farce
Mme Nguyen Thi Binh heads Viet Cong delegation in Paris and denounces the Midway Island talks as a farce while seeking support for a provisional revolutionary government. Hanoi backs the move as Russia shows limited recognition and states cabinet members. Syria Algeria Yugoslavia react with recognition or welcome.
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Criticism Of Douglas Stepped Up
A Washington report says Sen. Paul Fannin sharpened his critique of Supreme Court Justice William C Douglas for writing an article for Avant Garde, published by Ralph Ginzburg. Fannin labeled the magazine despicable and hard core pornography.
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R-Neb
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Strom Thurmond
R-S.c
Inter American Center For Economic and Social Studies
Nixon to Review U S Disarmament Position for Talks
Administration officials say President Nixon and the National Security Council will finalize the U S stance for Soviet disarmament talks next week. After NSC review, Secretary Rogers will invite Soviet ambassador Dobrynin to set dates and venue for formal negotiations as the U S also consults NATO allies.
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Anatoly F Dobrynin
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Apollo 11 decision on July moon landing flight moment
Apollo 11 crew faces a late Washington decision on whether to proceed with the July 16 launch. Lt. Gen. Samuel Phillips reviews readiness as Armstrong, Collins, and Aldrin await guidance after Apollo 10 rehearsals.
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