Rock music drives big growth in 1968 record sales
The Business Mirror notes rock dominates the market as 17 to 24 year olds drive demand. Industry figures from Cash Box and Columbia Records suggest rock accounts for roughly half to 60 percent of sales, with live shows drawing fans paying up to eight dollars. Cassette tapes boost growth and protest songs define the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marty Ostrow
Cash Box Magazine
Rolling Stones
Steppenwolf
Led Zeppelin
Jefferson Airplane
Clive Davis
Columbia Records
Davis
Frank Sinatra
Record Industry Fact Sheet
Europe
United States
Two Defendants Plead Guilty In Robberies
In separate Circuit Court cases Judge H Ralph Johnston ordered presentence investigations with sentencing set for Jan 2 1970. John J Benales 44 of Indianapolis pleaded guilty to armed robbery at the Thomas Laundromat Plaza North Shopping Center November 14 and Ruth White 36 of AR 25 pleaded guilty to theft and contributing to the delinquency of a minor related to a Woolco store theft July 28. John Richard Jones 22 of 1414 Chestnut Street also pleaded guilty to robbing a Super Par service station attendant October 25. The cases featured pleas by Jones and Benales after continuances and hearings with assigned counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Ralph Johnston
John J. Benales
Indianapolis
Thomas Laundromat
Plaza North
Ruth Hensley
Woodley Ave
John Richard Jones
Chestnut St
Wabash Ave
Harry Kelley
S. 15Th St
Justice of the Peace Court
Jones
Samuel E. Beecher Jr
Richard Cronin
Benales
Ruth White
London teachers strike halts classes across England and Wales
More than 4,000 teachers began a two week strike for higher pay affecting 150,000 students in England and Wales. Unions targeted areas with light industry to disrupt production and force wage gains. The walkout is part of a broader pay dispute involving about 2 million workers amid government efforts to restrain wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
UPI
England
Wales
National Union of Teachers
National Association of Schoolmasters
Indianapolis and Chicago Livestock Market Report Summary
Indianapolis hogs 4 500 head steady to weak with 1 3 190 230 lb at 27.50 28.00. cattle 1 900 head with slaughter steers 28 29 per 100 lb. lambs 80 110 lb 27 28 速報. Chicago hogs 5 000 steady to 50 lower 200 225 lb 28.00 28.50. cattle 8 500 high choice 29.50 30.00. eggs and butter steady. USDA notes receipts 13 500 week 17 000 year ago 16 800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
USDA
Chicago
UPI
Indiana
Park Visitation in New Mexico Tops Four Million Last Year
More than four million people explored New Mexico state parks during the previous year. The total reflects broad visitor interest across the state’s 22 parks and outdoor recreation options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Multiple Young Adults Cited for Traffic and Alcohol Offenses
A list of individuals from various towns including New Albany Joliet Bloomington and Brazil were cited for offenses such as speeding intoxication resisting arrest expired license and driving under the influence. Fines ranged from 7.25 to 76.25 with several defendants receiving jail terms or suspensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valmond Beech
Trion
Father Daughter Among 4 Fined for Shoplifting in City Court
Four people appeared in City Court on guilty pleas to shoplifting. Charlene Ramer and her father Lawrence Ramer, both of 2627 Dean Ave, were charged with theft from K Mart on Sunday. Charlene received 49 dollars fine and 10 days in jail while Lawrence got 49 dollars and 60 days on the Indiana State Penal Farm. Roger A. Larrison, 21, of 2461 S 19th St, was fined 34 dollars and five days in jail for stealing spray paint from Topps Dept Store. John W. Durnal, 46, Plano Ill, was fined 34 dollars and five days for stealing gloves from Great Scot Super market. Judge Paul M. Messick presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlene Ramer
Lawrence Ramer
Dean, Ave
K-Mart
Wabash Ave
Miss Ramer
Indiana State Penal Farm
Roger A. Larrison
S. 19Th St
Topps Dept
John W. Durnal
Plano
Ill
Great
Scot
Paul M. Messick
Police Probing Three Theft Cases
City police are probing three overnight thefts. Felix Cleaners owner Bill Mitchell said about 110 dollars in quarters were stolen from a store room. Two tires worth 100 dollars were stolen from James Dwyer’s garage. Nick Zable reported about 50 dollars in cash stolen after a padlock was sawn off the front door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Mitchell
Felix Cleaners
Ohio St
Mitchell
James Dwyer
S. 17Th St
Nick Zable
Nick
N. 13Th St
Valley Press Club to Hear D. Waggoner
David Waggoner press secretary to Governor Whitcomb will address a noon luncheon of the Wabash Valley Press Club at the Terre Haute House Butterfly Room. He started in radio TV as a Vincennes high school student and has worked at WLWI WXLW WIRE and WACO before joining state government. Reservations through Marion Groscop at Indiana State University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Waggoner
Edgar D. Whitcomb
Wabash Valley Press Club
Terre Haute House
Waggoner
Vincennes
Whitcomb
WLWI
Indianapolis
WXLW
WIRE
General Assembly
Waggsner
Waco Radio
Lawrenceville
Ill
Lincoln High School
Butler University
Indianapolis Press Club
Press Club
Marion Groscop
Office of Information Services
Indiana State University
Two Wills Enter Probate Court In Terre Haute
Probate Court admitted two wills Monday. Terre Haute First National Bank named executor of Susanna C Costa estate who died Nov 22 at 84. Bequests include 5000 to Marion Hill Fathers and 1000 to St Ann's Terre Haute. John Ron estate lists real estate and personal property bequests. Unknown value for both estates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
St. Ann’s Catholic Church
Locust St
Helen Titus
Terre, Haute
Leroy A. Francis
Bert F. Wood
John Ron
James Ron
Princeton
Calif
Mary Mussatt
Lansing
Ill
Three Divorces Granted by Vigo Courts
In Vigo Superior Court No 2 Judge Charles K McCrory grants Paula J Wilson custody and a $10 weekly support payment to Larry D Wilson after dissolving their marriage. Tessa B Caldwell obtains a divorce from John H Caldwell with a two year nonremarriage condition. In Vigo Superior Court Judge Harold J Bitze gaio awards Lulu Childre custody after a cross complaint against Clinton E Childre with $15 weekly child support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vigo Superior Court No. 2
Charles K. McCrory
Paula J. Wilson
N. 14Th St
Larry D. Wilson
Kent Ave
Tessa B. Caldwell
AR 24
John H. Caldwell
Hume, Ill
Vigo Superior Court
Harold J. Bitzegaio
Lulu Childre
S. 8Th St
Clinton E. Chilidre
S. 7Th St
Yugoslavia Bans Cyclamate Public Sales
The Yugoslav Health Council announced a ban on public sale of cyclamates while the artificial sweetener remains available by prescription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Yugoslav Health Council
Vigo County School bids for furniture and equipment
The Vigo County School Corporation invites sealed bids by December 12 1969 at 1 00 P M for furniture and equipment purchases. Bids must follow specifications on file in Terre Haute and be accompanied by a 10 percent bid bond with a noncollusion affidavit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vigo County School Corp
Board of School Trustees
Vigo County School, Corporation
Vigo County
Indiana
E.S.T
Walnut Street
Terre Haute
Director of Purchasing
Park Avenue
North
State Board of Accounts
Vigo County School Corporation
Iverson Bell
Paul Haas
Hulman Municipal Airport
Board of Aviation Commissioners
Hulman Muicipal
R. W. Armstrong & Assoc., Inc
Madison Ave
Indianapolis
Washington, D.C
President's Committee On Equal <Employment Opportunity
Federal Aviation Administration
Bys
Eston L. Perry
Personal notices list local services and ads
In a crowded personal ads listing readers find Beltone hearing aid evaluation and home demos, wig services with pickup and delivery, a four piece orchestra for events, Dowden Baths and massage, electrolysis for facial hair, Alcoholics Anonymous contact details, and wig cleaning offers from Enchanted Cottage with telephone numbers. The items reflect a midcentury small town classified page with varied personal services and contact options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcoholics Anonymous
P. D. Box
Retail and mockup ads mix for drugs and wigs
An assortment of classified style ads list items for sale and services including psoriasis cream and sham poo at Osco Drug Stores, cash offers for bottles and canned goods, machine made-human hair wigs at 19.95, and a wig shop with gift certificates, including contact numbers and addresses in a rough ad layout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GROVE
Ab Osco Drug Stores
Watkins
Lodge Notices Called Meeting for Memorial Service
Social Lodge No. 8 F and AM calls meeting Monday December 1 at 6 45 p m for conduct memorial service for late brother Lee Mace at DeBaun Funeral Home Harold L Lawson W M Robert Lucas Secy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F&am
Lee Mace
DeBaun Funeral Home
Harold L. Lawson
W. M. Robert Lucas
Secy
Pre-Skool Play Skool Day Care Plan Notes
Local day care advertises all day coverage with planned activities and contact number 232 1484 for enrollment and schedules.
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Business Mirror
By Whayne Eisenman
AP Business Writer
Viquesney
Ohio Street
San Francisco Bay
Indianapolis Livestock
Chicago Livestock
Chicago Grain
Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Cee
Merchants Savings ‘Association — Corner Rere
Eres Een Terre Py Pd
Thomas A. Landgrat
New Albany
Nick D. Lee
Joliet
Iil
John P. Leasing
S. 18Th St
Jack Pittman
8Th St
Leslie McCord
Bloomington
Peter R. Massa
Universal
Steven E. McCarty
West Terre Haute
Michael W. Stultz
Herman Readinger
Bogart Dr
Sherman A. Nicoson
Clinton Rd
Roy S. Wright
Edrafaun K. Cockrane
Brazil
David F. Dickens
27Th St
Edward L. Hamilton
Evening Tribune
Star
Tribune-Star
Ind
RSA Rar
Want
Leland Larrison
Larrison
Poinsetta
Violet Briner
Pauline Ellis
Mae Flowers
Edna Pound
Dorothy Park
Anna Cottom
Elsie Stefani
Mabel M. Garvey
Chuck Strausburg
Miller Pharmacy
General Motors
Ford
Chrysler
Allis-Chalmers
International Worvester
Miller Pharmacies
K Mart Plaza
Ted Brown
Beltone
215 Merchants Bank
Enchanted Cottage
Blue Cross
Woolco Dept. Store
Calit
Globe News
Wabash
Margaret Morgan
Taylor Long
Kruger Buick
Lodge
Huffer’s Beauty Shop
Smith’s Department Store
Clara
Ohio
IG Sales and Service
Fenwood Beauty Shop
Fenwood Ave
T.V
3Rd Ave
Stearley
Lafayette
IBM
Keypunch Academy
S. 6Th Room
Collie
Brutus
Atherton
Reward
Clinton
7Th St
Dunning Drapery
Krausbek
Call Jane
Snelling & Snelling, Lic
Lynn
Cal
N. Fruitridge
Cindi
Snelling & Snelling
Merrie
Cobal
Indstria Co
Fee Pd
Jane
Lic
Future
Cal Cindi
Lie
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