Brake Expert Testifies In Train Crash Hearing
A federal air brake expert told a National Transportation Safety Board panel that the 1920 Illinois Central Gulf train could have stopped 160 feet short if the engineer had slowed to 30 mph and braked 500 feet earlier. The collision on Oct 30 killed 45 and injured over 300. He cited visibility issues with a black rear end and noted braking systems on both trains were functioning, while other witnesses raised possible defects and prior complaints from engineers.
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Chicago
Russell
27Th Street
Railroad Union
Ralph E. McPheeters
Bribes Admitted In Delaware County Bribery Trial
Delaware County Prosecutor David Casterline testified in the bribery trial of James P. Carey that Carey gave him 2535 dollars. He said a tape recorded nine meetings between March 9 and May 31 described Carey offering money to influence non prosecution of gamblers. Defense sought suppression as a rights violation while the state argued against requiring rights advisement before arrest. A ruling was expected Thursday.
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Muncie
Ind
UPT
Delaware
David Casterline
James P. Carey
Carey
Caster
Iff
Casterline
Delaware County
Illinois comptroller plans full authority expansion
Comptroller-elect George W. Lindberg told the Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives that he will extend the office to its full limits and press a program to keep accurate records of state payments and indebtedness. He will form an ad hoc committee to recommend a new uniform accounting system.
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Decatur
Ill
Illinois Comptroller-Elect
George W. Lindberg
Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce
Comptroller
Illinois
Detour Upgrades After B&O Crossing Closure in Indiana
In LaPorte County a B and O Railroad crossing closure between U.S. 6 and U.S. 30 is expected to last through Friday. The detour goes west to U.S. 421, adding about 15 miles to trips, the State Highway Commission says.
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Indianapolis
Indiana 39
U.S. 6
U.S. 30
LaPorte County
B&o
U.S. 421
State Highway Commission
Valley News Trib shapers Terre Haute Dec 7 1972
Local brief from Terre Haute Indiana dated December 7 1972 reports municipal notes and community updates. Highlights include city affairs and upcoming events with a focus on civic announcements and public notices.
Indiana to build birdwatcher towers to view waterfowl
Indiana plans a network of about 30 foot towers for birdwatchers at state fish and wildlife areas to observe migrating waterfowl without hunting. If funds allow, towers will rise at Jasper Pulaski, Pigeon River, Kankakee, Willow Slough and Glendale sites, with blueprints ready for the first tower at Jasper Pulaski.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife Division
State
General Assembly
George Seketa
FWD
IDNR
Jasper-Pulaski State Fish and Wildlife Area
Pigeon River
Kankakee
Willow Slough
Glendale
Angola
Lagrange
Washington
National Resources Department
Pokagon State Park
Seketa
Indiana 39
Starke-La Porte County
Kankakee State Fish and Wildlife Area
Sand Hill
Indiana
Bald Eagles Spotted Nesting in Southwest Ohio
In a first for 25 years, a pair of bald eagles, an endangered species, nest near a lake in Miami-Whitewater Forest west of Cincinnati. Hamilton County park rangers urge the public to stay clear unless guided by rangers to protect the birds, warning they could be scared away. The national symbol’s total population is under 2,000.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Hamilton County
Wenesday
Miami-Whitewater Forest
U.S
Rockville to Dedicate New St Joseph Catholic Church
Archbishop George J. Biskup will lead the dedication of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rockville Indiana on Sunday. Ceremonies start at 2 30 am with a concelebrated Mass at 3 pm and an open house from 4 10 to 8 30 pm. Music by St Andrew Choristers and Parke Singers. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockville
Ind
George J. Biskup
Indianapolis
St. Joseph Catholic Church
East Mhio St
Paul Eggert
Parke
Richard Tudor
Retired Hoosier Santa Kniffen Still Plans Return
Bob Kniffen of Greenfield after 36 years as Santa, covering Indiana and California for about 18 000 children, sold his suit in 1969 after his wife’s death. He remains active arranging a Santa for the chamber of commerce and recalls starting in 1933 during a slump, renting a suit for a dollar and delivering joy to neighborhoods. He helped run a Santa school and notes how children reach for the beard. Meanwhile correctional volunteers plan 96 000 cookies and parties for state institutions December 11 to 15, including a Swing Chair appearance at the Women’s Prison December 12.
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Santa Claus
Bob Kniffen
Greenfield
Santa
Indiana
California
Kniffen
Chamber of Commerce
Fort Wayne
Public Action In Correctional Effort Group
Anderson
Brazil
Greencastle
Kokomo
Crawfordsville
Indianapolis
South Bend
Reformatory
Butler University
Women’s Prison
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Fecnal
Jack H. Russell
Natonal
Comptroller Charts Authority
Valley News
Tribune
the Tribune
Terre Haute
Glessner House
Paul Sprague
University of Chicago
Ilinois Historic Sites
Henry Davilas
Jeanette Fields
Chicago School of Architecture Foundation
Department of Conservation
Associated Press
Ficers
Canada
Fall Creek
Keystone Avenue
Hoosier
By Marty Anderson
Wey
Marine — Civil Defense
Woolco
Northee Center
Ft. Harrison and
Lafayette
The
Hoover
Hoover Model
Erat UA
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