Harris Poll Boosts Rockefeller Hope At GOP Convention
The Harris poll shows Gov. Nelson Rockefeller ahead of Humphrey and McCarthy, with Nixon trailing. Rockefeller backers claim Rhodes will keep Ohio's 58 votes for him through two ballots, while Nixon supporters dispute this. Wallace remains at 15 to 20 percent nationally as Klein questions Harris's track record.
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Gallup
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Alabama
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Johnson warns of massive Vietnam attack and steel price rise
President Johnson cautioned that North Vietnam may launch a major assault on South Vietnamese cities and warned of dire domestic inflation from Bethlehem Steel’s 5 percent price hike. He urged restraint but warned the U S might act if civilians and troops are endangered, while urging other firms not to follow Bethlehem’s move.
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United Steelworkers Union
GOP Plank Seeks Smaller Vietnam Role and Stronger Urban Drive
The Republican platform calls for a reduced U S role in Vietnam but not an immediate pullout without a settlement. It emphasizes crime control, tougher enforcement, poverty programs, home and business ownership, private industry job training for urban residents, and restraint on budgets with tax cut hopes. Governor George Romney proposes equal rights actions and urban job creation through private entities and extension-style city guidance.
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Michigan
Montgomery Ward Opens Grand Terre Haute Store in Urban Renewal Plan
Montgomery Ward and Company opened a 60 000 square foot store on a 10 acre site at Third and Poplar in Terre Haute replacing the Basham Ave location. Edward S. Donnell praised Golby Uhlir and the Terre Haute Redevelopment Department for support and called Terre Haute a metropolitan area with strong growth prospects. The store, the first of four opened that week, is the largest and most plush and signals ongoing company relocation of 275 stores in eight years.
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Montgomery Ward and Company
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Montgomery and Ward Co
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Donnell
Montgomery and Ward
Newal
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Ward
Terrence Erateer: GePeons OF Haute Development Commission
Pittsburgh Steel Joins Broad Price Increase Across Industry
Pittsburgh Steel Co announced a general price rise effective August 8 raising prices from 3 to 10 dollars per ton on all products except two pipe types. The move follows larger firms and signals widespread industry hikes despite President Johnson labeling Bethlehem’s hike as unreasonable.
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Edmund F. Martin
Bleeding Heart Name for Dicentra Species
The term Bleeding Heart is the common name for certain dicentra species in the fumitory family, a low or stemless perennial herb with a distinctive heart shaped flower.
Bayh Declines Vice Presidency Bid
Indiana Senator Birch Bayh says he is not interested in a Democratic vice presidential nomination though he is honored by the suggestion. Senator McIntyre urged Bayh for the ticket and plans to contact presidential candidates. Bayh emphasizes his focus on winning re election to a second Senate term.
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UPI
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Senate
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New Hampshire
United States
Health Officer Addresses Problems of County Health Department
Vigo Health Officer B F Ducknall outlines actions by the Health Department to tackle long standing issues and urges community support. He covers the health board’s organization, stray dogs and rabies, air pollution, tuberculosis, prostitution, venereal disease among youths, garbage collection, landfill options, fluoridation, and a raid on a downtown wino’s nest. Continued on Page 3 Col 3.
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Weather Map Summary for Terre Haute and Vicinity
Weather map notes fair and cool tonight with a low in the mid 50s and a Friday high near 80. River stage reads 6.4 feet and rising with a 5 percent precipitation chance through Friday. Illinois shows partly cloudy skies with little temperature change. Terre Haute temperatures 62 in the morning and 75 by 2 PM.
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Illinois
Mayor Faces Budget Deadline Over Police and Fire Raises
Mayor Larrison must decide by midnight Friday whether to sign a $200 a year raise approved by the City Council after a clash over a $500 increase. Sources predict he will approve the $200 raise and sign the 1969 city budget, but he warned he might veto if the Council exceeds $180.
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