Appalachian Caravan Heads Toward Kentucky Goodwill Trek
In Mattoon Illinois a long standing goodwill caravan gathers more than 100 area volunteers to load 40 pickup trucks with clothing food and toys for needy families in Pikeville Kentucky. The three day 500 mile trek departs Friday evening with supplies distributed Saturday and returns Sunday.
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Mattoon
Ill
Appalachian
Kentucky
Wabash Valley
Pikesville
Neoga
Toledo
Shelbyville
Arcola
Mattoor
Charleston
Windsor
Sullivan
Lovington
Bob Shook
Appalachia
Shook
Doris
Doug
Lovers of Lovers Two One‑Acts Opens at Clay Theatre
The Little Theatre of Clay County debuts its second 1971-72 season Friday in the former City Heating building as it presents Lovers by Brian Friel composed of Winner and Losers. Gene Hildabrand directs a cast including Pat Boyce John Squires Kathy Squires Mike Hoffman Nadene Woolf Jo Girton Helen Johnston. Four performances follow December 3 4 10 and 11 at 8 15 p.m. Tickets at the door. The company spent six weeks rehearsing and converting the space into a playhouse.
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Brazil
Ind
Little Theatre of
Clay County
City Heating
Brian Friel
Pat Boyce
John Squires
Kathy Squires
Mike Hoffman
Nadene Woolf
Jo Girton
Helen Johnston
Gene Hildabrand
Hildabrand
Danville Murder Probe Reaches Dead End
Vermilion County Sheriff James Woodward says all leads in the murder of 18-year-old Terry Cebulski have gone nowhere. Cebulski was found beaten and shot in a car near the Illinois Indiana line after an overnight party in Grape Creek. Investigators planned to interview friends in Vermillion County and Indiana as they pursue a break in the case.
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Danville
Terry Cebulski
James Woodward
Vermilion County, Ill
Sheriff's Department
Cebulski
Gessie
Ind
Illinois- Indiana
Illinois
Indiana
Vermillion County
Woodyard
Georgetown High School
Grape Creek
Hartke weighs presidential bid. decision soon
Indiana senator Vance Hartke, a three term Democrat and former Evansville mayor, said he will decide very soon whether to seek the presidential nomination. He noted strong interest from unnamed figures and said he will consult fellow Democrats if he proceeds. He also criticized the contrast between Democratic aims and President Nixon's record.
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Washington
UPI
Vance Hartke
Indiana
Hartke
Evansville
Ind
Senate
Richard L. Roudebush
R-Ind
Roudebush
U.S. Supreme Court
Birch Bayh
D-Ind
California
Nixon
Citizens Arrest Powers Stir Indiana Debate
An Indianapolis debate over private citizens arrest powers highlights confusion among motorists and law officers. Col. James R. Pera notes a felony is required and warns against mistaken arrests while Lt. Charles Munch urges citizens to report crimes with descriptions. The piece contrasts citizen risk with police protections and discusses possible outcomes.
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Indianapolis
U Turner
James R. Pera
Indiana State Police
Col. Pera
Col. Peva_ said
Charles Munch
Real Yuletide Trees Decline While Indiana Growers Press On
Indiana and national markets show a shifting trend toward artificial trees as real pines face ecology concerns and disposal myths. Purdue forestry expert Edgar J. Lott explains sustainable harvesting, oxygen yields, and the shift in consumer demand while noting 135 Indiana growers struggle to meet current demand.
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Indianapolis
UPI
Indiana
Edgar J. Lott
Purdue University
Department of Forestry
West Lafayette
Lott
Indiana Christmas Tree Growers Association
New England
Homer Capehart
Indiana group backs Spock in presidential bid
The Indiana Peace and Freedom party will support Dr. Benjamin Spock for president. Party chairman Finley Campbell said they expect to collect 12 000 signatures to place the party on Indiana's presidential primary ballot next May.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Peace and Freedom Party
National Peopes Party
Benjamin Spock
Indiana Party
Finley Campbell
Campbell
Indiana
Ogilvie Aims To Turn Election Tide In 1972 Bid
Richard B Ogilvie, Illinois governor, frames a tough reelection race amid a tax issue and mixed public image. He cites steady progress and draws on war veteran grit to project campaign strength while denying deep concern over the 1969 income tax and critics.
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Springfield
Ill
Dick Ogilvie
Richard B. Ogilvie
Ogilvie
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Richard Buell Ogilvie
Kansas City
Evanston
Port Chester
N.Y
Port Chester High School
Yale
Illinois National Guard
Chicago Kent Law College
William J. Scott
Illinois
Charles Percy
U.S
Illinois Young Republicans
Lord, Bissell & Brook
Dorothy Shriver
Oak Park
Elizbeth
U.S. Justice Department
Chicago
Tony Accardo
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Stevenson, Conaghan, Hackbert, Rooks & Pitts
United States Steel
Cook County Sheriff's Office
Cook County
Illinois Bureau of Investigation
Department of Law Enforcement
Funois
Alley Oop comic writer to retire after 37 years
W T Hamlin creator of Alley Oop announces retirement after 37 years living in Sarasota since 1934. He says bone age funny people may be obsolete and he is tired of drawing but the strip will continue with David Graue taking over duties and scripts may differ.
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Sarasota
Fla
Alley Oop
W.T. Hamlin
Oop
Oola
Footy
Dinny
Hamlin
David Graue
David
Apaches Make Silver Bullets in Rustler Tale
A fragment notes Apaches crafting silver bullets, with a hint of frontier lore and a cowboy refrain implying pursuit or legend.
Indiana Youth Center at Plainfield offers accredited high school diploma
W C Ellsbury, acting superintendent, says Indiana's Youth Center at Plainfield provides a first class accredited high school program certified by the North Central Association. The facility houses 220 inmates, with a staff over 200, and offers both academic and vocational training aimed at rehabilitation and producing diploma equivalents comparable to state high schools.
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Indianapolis
UPI
Indiana
Plainfield
Here
W. C. Ellsbury
North Central Association
Ellsbury
Indiana Reformatory
Pendleton
Reformatory
SIU Board Approves Faculty Salary Increases
The executive committee of the Southern Illinois University board of trustees approved salary boosts totaling 1.68 million dollars for seven months of the current fiscal year. The action, authorized on November 19, targets merit and equalization raises for faculty administrative and most civil service staff.
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Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees
Harold R. Fischer
Terre Haute
Fischer
Federal
Cost of Living Council
Ferdinand fire claims two lives in mobile home blaze
In Ferdinand Indiana a fire destroyed a mobile home killing Shelley Hedinger two. Aloysius Hedinger and his wife identified as parents. Aunt Dennis Bowman 26 rescued Shelley's infant Shawn but suffered burns over ninety percent of body. Bowman airlifted to Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis in serious condition. Shawn unharmed.
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Ferdinand
Ind
Shelley Hedinger
Aloysius Hedinger
Ferdinand, Ind
Dubois County
Dennis Bowman
Bowman
Shawn
Indiana University Hospital
Indianapolis
Pollution suit filed against Rock Falls bolt plant
The Illinois Pollution Control Board sued Russell Burdsall and Ward Bolt and Nut Co. of Rock Falls for discharging effluents into the Rock River July 31. The action seeks 13449 dollars for fish killed, 10000 dollars for each new offense, and 1000 dollars for each day a new offense continues. Alvin Liebling announced the suit in Rockford.
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Rockford, Ill
Illinois Pollution Control Board
Russell, Burdsall and Ward Bolt and Nut Co
Rock Falls
Rock River
Alvin Liebling
Illinois
Rockford
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