Apollo 17 crewmates wrap moon mission with rocks and dream
Apollo 17 returns to earth after 75 hours on the Moon with 249 pounds of lunar rock. Evans and Cernan report success in sample collection and moon dust cleanup, as Nixon vows space exploration continues beyond this century's end. Splashdown is set for Tuesday in the South Pacific.
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Terre Haute council advances ambulance plan and urban renewal funds
The Terre Haute City Council moves a emergency ambulance service under the Fire Department with $100,000 transfer from the parking meter fund and $17,000 city cost plus $17,000 federal grant. The council also approves a $700,000 federal share for the Urban Renewal district and relocates funds for street resurfacing lighting and curb work. A zoning overhaul on C-2 uses draws close vote. A northeast side rezoning from M-2 to R-1 passes unanimously. Weather and other notes follow.
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Tax Relief Advances Prompting Federal Grant Debate
Iration spokesmen reject a value added tax for relief. The state property-tax relief commission finds such a tax unnecessary. Gov. Dan Evans leads opposition with Rep. L. H. Fountain and Rep. Al Ullman, arguing circuit-breaker grants unfair to states acting already. They warn these grants repeat categorical aid and contradict Nixon era moves toward general revenue sharing.
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Howe Military School Receives $1.8 Million Oil Gift
Howe Military School in Howe Indiana received a donation of 18 oil paintings valued at 1.8 million dollars from George L Potter a Lafayette native and 1909 alumnus of the school.
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