Commencement Speeches Highlight Freedom and Future at Linton Stockton
The 1963 Linton Stockton High School commencement on the front lawn featured salutatorian John Lawson praising American freedom and parental and community support, and valedictorian Connie Gregory stressing a prepared, optimistic generation ready to face future challenges. Graduation rituals included Pomp and Circumstances, prayers, choral numbers, and diplomas presented by Superintendent Jere Goodman.
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Linton- Stockton High School
John Lawson
America
Armed Services
Connie Gregory
Linton - Stockton High School
Keith Hoskins
Jean Inman
Marc Russell
Gail Ellis
Harold Scott
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Rachmaninoff
Paul W. Brackemyre
Jere O. Goodman
Rev. Scott
Unique New Hampshire plate reads I ROLL
An auto firm reports a Swedish made car in New Hampshire with a one of a kind license plate reading I ROLL. The plate translates from Latin Volvo to the car name Volvo.
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New York
Wen
New Hampshire
Volvo
Wells Urged to Run for Indiana Governor
United Press International reports renewed pressure from Indiana Democratic leaders on Dr. Herman B Wells to seek the governorship. Fort Wayne's Alex Campbell and others push Wells citing his education career and broad Democratic background, though Wells prefers his IU Foundation post and fears campaign strain. Braninpin and several others are named as potential rivals who may defer if Wells enters.
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Indianapolis
Lpi
Statehouse
Herman B Wels
Indiana University
Alex Campbell
Fort Wayne
Wells
Wels
General Assembly
State
Paul V. McNutt
Indiana
Frankin D. Roosevelt
Indiana University Foundation
Roger D. Branigin
Lafayette
Indiana State Bar Association
Liicos
Branigin
Welsh
Kennedy Views Space Flight in Bedroom
President Kennedy watched L Gordon Cooper launch on a television in his bedroom. The White House offered no immediate comment and might refrain until the orbital flight ends. Press Secretary Salinger said the President planned to follow the day’s events from his office. Indiana reports first polio case of the year in Washington County with unknown onset date.
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Washington
Kennedy
L. Gordon Cooper
White House
Pierre Salinger
Indianapolis
Indiana
State Board of Health Records
Washington County
Meeting notices for EUB events and local clubs
Truthseekers class meets Sunday at 2 p.m. in the lower church auditorium with hostesses Mrs. Fenn Belval Verna Bedwell and Ethel Miller and program leader Mrs Susie Royer. Tri Kappa pledges serve at Mrs Katie Ax home at 6 45 p m. Past Noble Grands with Mrs Ayle Martin at 1 15 p.m. EUB choir at 7 30 p.m. Fagles lodge at 7 p.m Elks lodge at 7 30 p.m. Rotary luncheon at Klus meier drive in at noon.
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EUB
Fenn Belval
Verna Bedwell
Ethel Miller
Susie Royer
Tri Kappa
Katie Ax
Noble Grands Club
Ayle Martin
Fagles Lodge
Elks Lodge
Rotary Club
Klusmeier’s Drive Inn
Bible Reaches 1200 Languages With Mark Gospel
The American Bible Society announced that at least one Bible book has been translated into 1200 languages and dialects. The 1200th language is Rincon Zapotec of Oaxaca Mexico, spoken by about 14,000 people, with the Gospel of Mark completed.
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New York
American Bible Society
Rincon
Oaxaca
Mexico
FCC Announces Fees for Radio TV Licenses
The Federal Communications Commission will charge applicants $2 to $100 for radio or television station licenses. The fees take effect January 1, 1964, and the FCC says the system is fair to the general taxpayer.
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Washington
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Graduation ceremony interrupted by crowd for photos
Ronald Creager, class of 59, laments noisy photography during Linton High commencement. He praises restraint by most spectators but condemns others who blocked diplomas and line of sight, calling for moderation to preserve the ceremony's meaning.
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Linton High
Band
Glee Club
Ronald Creager
Supreme Court Grants New Trial in LeMay Death Penalty Case
The Indiana Supreme Court reversed Clay Circuit Court and ordered a new trial for Diem Le May of Brazil, sentenced to die for killing his brother Manson LeMay on June 30, 1961. The 3 to 2 decision held lack of proven premeditation and noted evidence of ice cream purchases before the shooting. Justices Jackson Myers Jr and Acher joined the majority. Landis and Arterburn dissented.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Supreme Court
Clay
Diem Lemay
Brazil
Manson
Lemay
Amos Jackson
Jackson
Walter Myers Jr
Harold Acher
Frederick Landis
Norman Arterburn
A Real Pioneer Who Commutes 30 Hours a Week for Home in Arcadia
Robert Edgar, a long-time Arcadia resident, spends 24 to 30 hours weekly commuting 176 miles round trip by rail to his St Louis insurance business aboard the Texas Eagle. He chose full-time mountain living to keep his sons near family roots, promoting Arcadia Valley as a peaceful, simple home. Edgar boards at 6 15 a m and returns at 7 40 p m each day, enjoying scenery and using travel time for work. He owns a 27 acre wood lot with a tower remain and a Scout clubhouse, and serves as secretary treasurer of the local chamber of commerce.
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Arcadia
Robert Edgar
Missouri
Edgar
St. Louis
Ozark Mountains
Robert
James
Texas Eagle
Eagle
Arcadia Valley
Chamber of Commerce
East German and Soviet Officials Commemorate V E Day
Berlin ceremony sees Soviet and East German leaders lay wreaths at Russian war memorials in East Berlin and East Germany. The date is called Liberation Day in East Germany reflecting the wartime alliance and surrender anniversary.
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Berlin
East Berlin
East Germany
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Linton-Stockton High School
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United Press International
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Terre Haute
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Clinton Green
Indiana Port Commission
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Cincinnati
Paul Brewer, Jr
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Open Forum
Supreme Court
Clay County
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Jolly Mothers Home Demonstration Club
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Richards
Shaw
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Jolly Mothers Club
Linton Junior Club
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