World War II mail found and delivered after 34 years
Army Sgt. Ken Musselman recovered unmailed postcards from a dead Japanese soldier in New Guinea. After delays caused by address changes, the cards reached Masao Nakajima and other relatives in Japan, who sent thanks. The effort involved Mrs. Sterkenberg and local officials in Jacksonville.
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Jacksonville
Fila
Ken Musselman
New Guinea
Musselman
Jon Sterk
Sterkenberg
Masao Nakajima
Wajima City
Kanazawa
Nakajima
Thybomyed
Crime Alert 425 7700 Important Police Number
Crime alert urges public to call 425 7700 to report crimes or suspicious activity. Police emphasize rapid reporting to aid investigations and public safety. Residents are reminded to stay vigilant and provide clear details when calling.
Fire hits downtown Anderson as striking firefighters withhold aid
In Anderson Indiana fire swept through a half block of downtown destroying several buildings including the county prosecutor's office near the Madison County government complex. Fire began in the Courthouse Lounge and was fought by Chief Ed Ballinger with eight probationary officers and nearby volunteers. No injuries were reported. The blaze follows a strike by 144 city firefighters over pay, marking the second emergency in the city.
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Anderson
Ind
Rts
County Prosecutor's Office
Madison County
Ed Ballinger
Indiana
Three Balloonists Die In Indiana Maiden Flight Crash
In Fishers Indiana three balloonists filming a maiden voyage were killed when their craft hit power lines igniting propane burners. Identified as Elizabeth Dumont Michael Kelly and James Kohls the victims were aboard a balloon piloted by Phil Thompson of Frankfort Autopsies ordered Trooper Schoeff said one man jumped or fell from the gondola at 300 feet the craft continued rising and burned near the ground in a field
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael A. Kelly
Bloomington
James E Kohls
Indianapolis
Schoeff
Phil Thompson
Frankfort
Dumont
Out of Options New inflation plan urged by Fed official
Federal Reserve Board member Henry C. Wallich called for tough tax incentive measures to curb inflation as prices accelerate from six to eight percent and warned the next year could bring higher rates. He argued traditional policy tools aren’t working and urged penalties or rewards for price behavior by business and labor.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Henry C. Wallich Wallich
Wallich
Allied Social Science Association
Chicago
Commerce Department
U.S
Apples Lower Most Fruit Prices Higher This Fall
Prices for many fruits are rising this fall with higher costs for orange juice canned peaches grapes and pears. Apple lovers may see relief as some varieties drop in price while others gain, reflecting market shifts in supply and demand.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Jules Powell
Powell
Bridge to be closed over Ohio River to Kentucky
The 50 year old Ulysses S Grant bridge linking Portsmouth Ohio and Kentucky will close at 2 am Thursday after hairline cracks found in supporting cables. Full shutdown follows partial use over two months and strains local traffic with the nearest crossing 60 miles away at Ironton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Ohio
Ulysses S. Grant
Ohio River
Kentucky
David Weir
Ohio Department of Transportation
Weir
South Shore
Ironton
Federal funds failed to improve education says Rand study
A Rand Corp study commissioned by the U S government concludes billions in federal education money largely had little long term impact. Local involvement and teacher training were lacking while districts must build capacity to sustain reforms without ongoing federal support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Monica
Calif
Rand Corp
US Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Paul Berman
Rand
Weather Update Forecast With Showers And Clearing
Showers and thundershowers continue with a low near 60. Clouds fade tomorrow morning, then slow clearing. highs in the upper 70s. This morning’s low was 64 after a 78 high yesterday. Rain totals around .05 inch. Fair weather expected Friday and Saturday with a Sunday shower chance. highs in the upper 70s to mid 80s and lows from the upper 50s to mid 60s.
Strike spreads in Nicaragua amid city bombardment
Air force planes bombed Mata galpa north of Managua for two hours, killing at least four. Civilians battled Somoza soldiers as a general strike to topple the regime gains support. The Mata galpa garrison was under three days siege with civilians in control streets and many casualties uncounted.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Anastasio Somoza
Somoza
Matagalpa
Red Cross
National Guard
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