Gusting Winds Cause Runway, Power Blackouts Near Terre Haute
Gusting winds and plunging temperatures Friday blew down power lines east of the city, cutting traffic signals for over two hours. An Indiana Air National Guard F-100 at Hulman Field slid nose first into mud after a crosswind blowout, pilot uninjured. Fire units aided at the airport while deputies directed traffic. The Wabash River near Terre Haute rose to 16.5 feet, flood stage 14, with lowlands flooding and levy-protected areas spared. Weekend forecast: partly cloudy, cold, highs in the mid 20s, slight snow chances.
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Hulman Field
Indiana Air National Guard
Terre Haute
U. S. 40
Vigo County
Packard Donates Stock to Group
Washington AP Da vid Packard former deputy secretary of defense and his wife donate stock valued over 2 million dollars to Wolf Trap Farm Park for the Performing Arts. Mrs Packard said the gift aims for special creative and innovative programs, with details pending. The donation part of 18.8 million in stock holdings given by the Pad rards to charities reflecting value increase since Packard placed shares in trust three years ago.
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Washington
David Packard
Packards
Packard
Noon Optimists Open Second Booth at Honey Creek Square
Gene Vaughn president of the Noon Optimist Club announced Saturday the opening of a second Optimist Booth at Honey Creek Square. The booth takes donations for the club's annual clothes-a-child project slated for Christmas Eve. The club's other booth is at 642 and Wabash.
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Gene Vaughn
Honey Creek Square
Vaughn
642
Wabash
Readers urge stronger Terre Haute environmental leadership
In October 1970 Terre Haute City Council passed Special Ordinance No. 14 banning open burning of trash. HELP and other civic groups welcomed the step toward a healthier environment and urged the newly elected mayor and council to provide positive leadership on environmental issues.
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Terre Haute Tribune
Terre Haute
HELP
Four Are Seriously Injured In Crash Near Penitentiary
A three car collision on Indiana Route 63 near the U.S. Penitentiary south of Terre Haute Friday night injured eight people, four in poor or serious condition. Darrell Norris, Eleanor Robling, and Roy Templeton were involved in the initial damage crash, with a third vehicle striking the two autos and onlookers. Norris, Robling, Templeton, and Phillip Taggaret faced varying injuries, while several bystanders were hurt. Troopers Larry Furnas and Robert Cook investigated.
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Ind. Hwy. 63
U.S. Penitentiary
Terre Haute
Indiana
Darrell Norris
Farmersburg
Eleanor Robling
S. 5Th St
Roy Templeton
8Th St
Gerald Anderson
St. Anthony Hospital
Richard Ash
Prairie Creek
Southside Hospital
Keith Wilson
St. Anthony's
Larry Furnas
Robert Cook
Sheriff Receives $12,610 Federal Grant
Vigo County Sheriff George Albright announced receipt of a $12,610 grant from the Indiana Criminal Justice Planning Agency. The funds will buy and install new radio equipment at the county jail and courthouse within the sheriff's department.
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Vigo County
George Albright
Indiana Criminal Justice Planning Agency
Albright
Murderer testifies for victim's widow in workmen claim
In Pittsburgh a convicted killer testified for the widow in a workmen compensation dispute over $60 weekly support retroactive to April. Gary Law, 7 to 14 years, admitted stabbing John A. Baker on April 5 during a test drive. Baker's body was found two days later. Liberty Mutual and Kenny Ross Chevrolet challenge Baker's death date on the certificate versus last day of employment. A state referee's ruling is expected within 30 days.
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Pittsburgh
Gary Law
John A. Baker
Baker
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co
Kenny Ross Chevrolt
Kenny Ross
Santa in a taxi brings Christmas cheer in Anchorage
Richard K. Jones, 36, an Air port Cab Co. driver, dresses as Santa Claus during work hours in Anchorage. In a red white suit with a long white beard he drives passengers from Anchorage International Airport and hands out candy canes to children while greeting all with a merry Christmas.
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Anchorage
Alaska
UPI
Santa
Richard K. Jones
Jones
Airport Cab Co
Anchorage International
Santa Claus
Suit Transfer To US Court For Penn Central Case
Penn Central seeks move of a $450000 personal injury suit from Vigo Superior Court No 2 to the Terre Haute Division of U.S. District Court. Plaintiff is Anna M. Sisson, administratrix of Robert S. Sisson, who died after a Dec 23 1970 crash. Attorneys: Jordie D. Lewis for defendant, Jack H. Mankin for plaintiff. Also, Flora Black Balthus guardian sues George Eckley and Beaver Transport Co for $50000 over a July 13 1971 rear-end collision on Route 41 near Vincennes. Attorney for plaintiff: Jack N. Cochran.
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Penn Central Transportation Co
Vigo Superior Court No. 2
Terre Haute Division
U.S. District Court
Anna M. Sisson
Robert S. Sisson
Robert S Sisson
Sisson
Prairieton Ave
Demorest St
Jordie D. Lewis
Lewis and Lewis
Jack H. Mankin
Gordon Utt
Flora Black Balthus
George Eckley and Beaver Transport Co
Vincennes
Balthus
Jack N. Cochran
Sullivan
Eckley
Louisville
Beaver Transportation Co
Bristol
Wis
Longshoremen Vote To Resume West Coast Dock Strike
West Coast ILWU members rejected PMA's final offer by 10 072 to 746 opening the way for a resumption of the dock walkout. J Curtis Counts urged settlement before the Taft Hartley injunction expires Christmas day. Bridges said the strike will not resume until after New Year.
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Donald B. Thackrey
San Francisco
UPI
International Longshiremen's and Warehousemen’s Union
ILWU
Pacific Maritime Association
PMA
J. Curtis Counts
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Taft-Harley
Taft-Hartley
Counts
Nixon
Congress
East
Gulf Coast
Pacific
Harry Bridges
Heath Arrives in Bermuda for Nixon Conference
British Prime Minister Edward Heath landed in Bermuda for a conference with President Nixon next week. En route in Ottawa he said he and Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau discussed major world problems.
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Heath
Hamilton
Bermuda
Edward Heath
Nixon
Ottawa
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Salvation Army seeks help for homeless Terre Haute family
The Salvation Army appeals for aid for a homeless, jobless couple with two small children staying at the 121 S. 7th St. headquarters. Capt. Quintin Kennedy says efforts for permanent housing and employment have stalled as locals have not cooperated. He asks the public to assist in solving their housing and work needs.
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Salvation Army
Th St
Quintin Kennedy
Terre Haute
Hammond
Kennedy
Ethel Kennedy Receives Share Of RFK Estate
Mrs Robert F Kennedy widow of the late New York senator gets 358842 from the estate with 11 children each receiving 17210 The gross estate was 1606438 with debts taxes and expenses totaling 916,? The Hyannis Port home and personal property valued at 111500, and funeral and admin costs were 60189.
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New York
Robert F. Kennedy
Manhattan
Kennedy
Hyannisport
Mass
New Hampshire Governor Endorses Nixon for Re election
Concord Governor Walter Peterson a Republican endorses President Nixon for re election and says he will aid the President's campaign in New Hampshire in any way requested.
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Concord
N. H
Walter Peterson
Nixon
New Hampshire
Slow Drive at Indianapolis Motor Speedway by Judge Jester
Municipal Court Judge David A. Jester completed seven laps around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway at eight miles per hour. He noted even with ideal conditions the speed felt safe, contrasting with last year’s slowest Indy 500 qualifier averaging 169.197 mph. He drove a $50,000 speed machine after joking with Clarence Cagle, track grounds superintendent, about a few spins.
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Indianapolis
David A. Jester
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Jester
Clarence Cagle
L N General Agent Richard I James to Retire
Richard I James 60 Avalon Drive Terre Haute general agent for Louisville and Nashville Railroad will retire December 31 after 45 years with the company. A Louisville native he began in 1926 in the local freight office and later worked in Cincinnati Owensboro Evansville and Peoria before becoming Terre Haute general agent in 1969 after L N acquired part of Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad. He and his wife plan to move to Bradenton Florida.
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Richard I. James
Avalon Dr
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Terre Haute
James
Louisville
L&n
Cincinnati
Ohio
Owensboro
Evansville
Peoria
Ill
L&N’s
Chicago-Evansville
Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad
Illinois Chapter
American Society of Traffic and Transportation
Delta Nu Alpha Transportation Fraternity
Traffic and Transportation Association of
Bradenton
Fla
Post Office Window Hours Change Noted by Postmaster
Postmaster Frank L. Miklozek says no window service at the local main station or branches on Sundays. Main office hours are 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Thursday, while other stations and branches keep normal hours 8 am to 5 pm on Monday and Tuesday.
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Frank L. Miklozek
Phone Directories To Be Recycled
Judy Warner of THROW at 12th and Crawford says the group will accept 1971 telephone directories for recycling. The facility accepts directories, glass, and newspapers on Friday Saturday and Monday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 4 p.m. Closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day. Local recycling has yielded 22 tons of glass and 55 tons of newspapers. Recyclng 55 tons of newspaper saves 660 trees.
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Judy Warner
Throw
12Th
Crawford Sts
Prince Philip doubts experts on pollution knowledge
Prince Philip says even pollution experts lack sufficient evidence to advise what should be done. Addressing Edinburgh University medical group, the Duke of Edinburgh and university chancellor noted the uncertainty surrounding how effluent treatment and water supply impact communities.
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Edinburgh
Scotland
Prince Philip
Elizabeth II
Edinburgh University Medical Group
Philip
Duke of Edinburgh
Australians Lead World in Sugar Use
Australians are the world’s top consumers of sugar, reflecting dietary trends and lifestyle habits across the country. The high per capita intake highlights public health considerations and potential policy responses.
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