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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1968
Page
13
New York AP reports the pre Christmas shopping season arriving quietly as merchants fear a shortened season with four fewer shopping days. A volatile consumer mood, surtax concerns, and lingering savings depletion could temper receipts despite forecasts of a 7% sales gain. Credit access remains ample while spending depends on sentiment.
Market notes from Chicago and Indianapolis show hogs and cattle trades mostly steady to uneven. Prices for various weight classes and grades are listed, with bids and declines noted for sow and feeder classes. Grain futures edge higher in light activity with soybeans largely unchanged.
Harry S. Flemming, 28, running Nixon transition office, says the president-elect will fill existing jobs and that any reorganization will be up to Nixon and designated cabinet members. Over 2,000 high grade policy posts and about 300 higher echelon officials are being filled.
Mayor Richard Daley stood by his police as a national commission blamed some violence on officers during the Democratic National Convention. He called the summary of Rights In Conflict flawed but said the full report is an excellent study. Abbie Hoffman welcomed the report yet doubted impact on policing.
Traffic accidents during the four day Thanksgiving period killed at least 754 people across the United States, the highest toll on record for a holiday period. Rain and snow created hazardous driving conditions on many highways as the toll rose with late reports. Two five persons perished in Alabama and Ohio in separate two car crashes.
Treasury accounts show withdrawals of 83,557,975,119.68 and deposits of 73,198,491,434.27. Cash balance stands at 4,755,596,143.65 with public debt at 361,337,556,778.05 and gold holdings of 10,366,962,637.91.
President elect Nixon announces Harvard professor Henry Kissinger will head the White House foreign defense policy machinery. Kissinger aims to revamp security planning to prevent crises, with Richard Allen as a principal associate. Rostow to assist transition as Kissinger seeks leave from Harvard.
National Stockyards Illinois reports Tuesday estimates for hogs cattle calves and sheep with ranges for specific classes. Hogs 10 000 head US 1 2 50 head 200 210 lb range and other weight classes. cattle 4 000 calves 100 slaughter steer and heifer quotes with weight bands. vealers and slaughter calves prices. sheep slaughter lambs ewes prices. New York eggs report wholesale offerings adequate large and other sizes demand unsettled with price ranges for white and brown eggs.
Arte Johnson, known for his Wehrmacht and other characters on Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In, showcases range from a lecherous waiter to a Russian, Indian guru, and more. He praises the show's synergy, sifts through sponsor deals, and notes the catchphrase verrrry interesting boosts exposure.
Blair and Co. flags generally higher prices with selective improvement. Alexander Hamilton Institute notes an uptrend in industrial, rail, and utility shares. Wright Investors' Service cautions a Dow near 1000 could precede a decline and urges profit taking in early January.
A claim noting that the oceans cover roughly 70 percent of the planet's surface and shape global climate, weather patterns, and biology. The statement highlights the vastness of marine environments and their essential role in Earth's systems.
Atlantic City delegates from 13 states gather for the Procrastinators Club of America convention this weekend to nominate a presidential candidate. Votes will be cast for Millard Fillmore, George Washington, Harold Stassen, or Richard Nixon.
Probate Commissioner Edward L Ham ilton admitted two estates Monday Eva M Clay died November 8 left a will dated March 26 1962 with two codicils June 1 1964 and Sept 21 1965 valued at over 100000 Ter re Haute First National Bank and George H Clay II of Kansas City Missouri named to execute the will Richard E Van Allen manager of the Terre Haute House named administrator of the 5000 personal property estate Mary E Raftery banquet hostess who died August 4 at 80 years receive distributees include grandchildren and local law firm Marshall Bat man Day and Swango counsel Also note Tennessee became urban in 1960.
A friend of Jules Podell of the Copacabana asks him to cast his girlfriend in the club chorus claiming she resembles Brigitte Bardot Sophia Loren Elizabeth Taylor and Cyd Charisse. Podell questions the request and the friend says I do not want to spoil her. Separately some authorities link journey cake to the term Johnny cake.
The City of Terre Haute will hold a regular meeting on December 18 1968 to consider extra appropriations Nos 29 30 and 31 to cover an extraordinary emergency. Public hearing rights are outlined with reference to a State Board of Tax Commissioners review and a County Auditor hearing in Vigo County Indiana. L Schuman Hunter City Clerk.
Sealed proposals to furnish one Infra red Spectrophotometer will be received at Indiana State University Terre Haute until 10:00 a.m. CDT December 10, 1968. Specifications at the Purchasing Department. Proposals over 5000 dollars require a 5 percent bid bond. University reserves right to reject proposals and waive informalities.
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