Library Board Hears Report On New Facility
Vigo County Public Library Board reviews a program developer report for a new building. Edward Howard outlines community input sessions and a two day public Q&A period. Trustees approve a developer contract and a $300 000 line of credit for emergencies. Stella Fairrow hired as juvenile page and Chesty Foods preview films for future use.
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Vigo County Public Library Board of Trustees
Bob Miller
Shattuck, Siewert and Associates, Inc
VCPL
Ity
Anderson
Edward Howard
Howard
Miller
Iverson Bell
Betty Martin
UCPL
University of Wisconsin
Stella Fairrow
John Sutherland
Chesty Foods
Fairmont Foods
Tortured for Christ by Rev. Richard Wurmbrand
A Californian pamphlet advertises Tortured for Christ detailing nine years of Romanian prison torture and faith under communism. It urges readers to mail a coupon to order the book and support persecuted Christians behind the Iron Curtain.
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Milan Haimovici
Mutheran
Mian Haimoevici
Ani
Richard Wurmbrand
Chevy Chase Dr
Glendale
SBA official to visit Terre Haute on December 21
William F. Miller of the Indianapolis SBA says Charles McClain will represent the agency in Terre Haute on Tuesday December 21. They will consult with small business owners on loans procurement and management counseling with advance appointments via the Chamber of Commerce. Miller also notes November set a record with fifty loan approvals, seven more than October.
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William F. Miller
Small Business Administration
Indianapolis
Charles McClein
SBA
Terre Haute
McClain
Chamber of Commerce
Miller
Indiana Agency
Gecko: a common lizard across warm countries
A gecko is a frequently encountered lizard in warm climates. It thrives in tropical to subtropical regions and adapts to indoor and outdoor environments.
SCLC Split Not Surprising As Jackson Resigns
Hosea Williams alone expressed surprise at Rev. Jesse Jackson stepping down as head of Operation Breadbasket. The SCLC executive committee convened to discuss the resignation effective Friday amid mass resignations from Chicago Breadbasket staff and ongoing tensions with SCLC President Rev. Ralph David Abernathy.
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Atlanta, Ga
Hosea Williams
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Jesse Jackson
SCLC
Breadbasket
Williams
Martin Luther King Jr
Jackson
Chicago
Operation Breadbasket
Greenville
S.C
Ralph David Abernathy
Abernathy
King
Memphis
League of Women Voters urge passage of tax plan
Terre Haute League and state president push early approval of a tax package to raise revenues for local school costs. Mrs. Thomas Head notes court challenges to school funding by property tax and urges equal tax increases across sales, income, and corporate taxes to improve educational opportunity. The Terre Haute unit concludes by submitting unit findings to Indiana State League.
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Terre Haute League of Women Voters
State League
Thomas Head
Head
Whitcomb
Indiana
League
Hoosiers
League of Women Voters of
Terre Haute League
Susan Brattain
Terre Haute
Release of Two Americans Signals US China Policy Gap
Washington officials say the release of Richard Fecteau after nearly 20 years and Mary Ann Harbert signals Beijing’s intent to maintain momentum in US China relations. Still detained are John Downey Philip Smith and Robert Flynn amid unresolved details of Harbert’s captivity.
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Gene Harbert
Sue Harrington
Mary Ann
China
United States
Washington
Peking
Richard Fecteau
Mary Ann Harbert
State Department
Fecteau
Flynn
Oak Harbor
Wash
Miss Harbert
Gerald Ross McLaughlin
Hong Kong
McLaughlin
People’s Republic of China
Harvard Law
Downey
Jerome Cohen
U.S
White House
Henry Kissinger
Chou Enlai
Kissinger
Deais
Local Club Names Committee Members
Mrs Brattain heads a committee with Mrs Marianne Here ford Mrs Roberta Sachder Mrs Susan Ward and Mrs Doris Wetzel. discussion leaders are Mrs Ada Hodge and Mrs Mar ie LaVanne.
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Lis
Government Buys 1.4 Million Bushels of Corn
The government bought 1.4 million bushels of corn from Midwest markets in the first of its open-ended purchases to aid farmers after a record crop and dock strikes. The Monday sale covered Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska with prices from 1.12 to 1.30 per bushel. Agriculture Secretary Earl L. Butz announced the program after Senate confirmation.
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Washington
UPI
Midwest
Illinois
Iowa
Kansas
Nebraska
Earl L. Butz
Senate
Boston drive-ins ordered barriers to shield screen
The Boston City Council approved an ordinance requiring drive-in theaters to install barriers so people outside the lot cannot view the screen. Sponsors say the measure shields the public from objectionable scenes and reduces driver distractions.
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Boston
East German honors Klaus Fuchs with Golden Medal
East Germany awarded its Golden Medal for distinguished service to Klaus Fuchs, the 60 year old scientist once jailed in Britain for passing atomic secrets to Russia. ADN reported the honor and noted Fuchs serves as deputy director at the East German Atomic Research Center.
Rossendorf Fuchs Sentenced in 1959 and Released After Nine Years
Fuchs from Rossendorf received a 1959 sentence and served nine years before release, marking the end of a lengthy term in the case.
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Rossendorf
Fuchs
Vigo County Schools set Christmas vacation dates
Students in the Vigo County School Corporation will be dismissed for Christmas vacation at the close of school on Tuesday December 21. Classes resume on Monday January 3.
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Vigo County School Corporation
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League of Women Voters
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Tonite
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Saratoga
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