Blast Sets Off One of Nation's Largest Nuclear Tests
United States scientists triggered a thermonuclear blast at Pahute Mesa producing a one megaton device. Dust rose from the desert floor as the test shook the earth, lifting the ground six inches to a foot and sending shock waves toward Las Vegas about 100 miles away.
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United States
Las Vegas
Atomic Energy Commission
Exchange Club
Beatty
Nev
AEC
Arctic
Novaya Zemla
U.S
Nike X ABM System eyed as U.S. response to Soviet build up
Washington reports indications that the United States will deploy a thin Nike X defense costing 3 to 6 billion dollars. Initial readiness envisions twelve Nike Zeus batteries along the northern border with a first year outlay in the hundreds of millions. Decision slated for January or February. hinges on Soviet restraint to slow an arms race into antiballistic missiles.
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Washington
United States
Defense Department
Soviet Union
Western
Europe
Atlantic Alliance
Pentagon
Johnson
Credit Man with Saving Teacher From Fiery Death
In Indianapolis authorities credited brick mason Roy G. Burris with saving 2 year old teacher Sharon Roach from a wall of flaming gasoline after a tanker jackknifed and overturned. Six vehicles burned, four people perished, and the truck driver Orval Hulley died later. The teacher was in fair condition, Burris treated for burns, and witnesses called Burris a hero.
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Indianapolis
Frank H. Fisse
The
Indianapolis Star
Fisse
Roy G. Burris
Sharon Roach
Miss Roach
Wallace L. Scheffee
Elizabeth Ann
Wendy
Dennis H. Carter
Orval Hul
Ley
Burris
Scheffee
Carter
Weather map report for Terre Haute region forecast
Weather map data shows river stage 16 feet and temperatures from 39 to 36. Terre Haute and vicinity expect decreasing clouds and a high in the 40s with a small chance of light showers Wednesday. Indiana remains fair tonight with lows in the 30s. Illinois sees sunny, mild conditions then rising clouds Thursday.
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Terre Haute
Indiana
Illinois
Community Job Corpsmen Go Home For Christmas
In Marienville Pennsylvania residents donated 1600 to send 77 Blue Jay Job Corps center corpsmen home for Christmas. The group had been eligible for government travel money only after six months at the camp. workers earn 6.50 weekly. Wes Woombs organized the fundraiser and camp director Murray Hartshorn noted many private-home and church offers while the corpsmen depart Tuesday, returning after New Year.
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James Coleman
Berlin
N.J
Coleman
Pennsylvania
Blue Jay
Wes Woombs
Warren
Murray’ Hartshorn
Hartshorn
Indiana budget panel approves 2.15 billion for 1967 68
The State Budget Committee recommends a 2.15 billion Indiana budget for 1967-68, up 375.6 million from the 1965-67 level. The plan projects a 232.2 million general fund surplus by June 30, 1969 though general fund spending would rise 200 million. It covers both general and dedicated funds and prompts calls for larger appropriations as the 1967 General Assembly nears.
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Indianapolis
State Budget Committee
Indiana
General Assembly
John T. Hatchett
Cooper Slugs Another Foe Held Again
John Charles Cooper, 21, of 827 N 6 St, jailed again after allegedly striking Robert Mix with a chair at Chuck's Diner. Mix, 1015 8th Ave, remained in intensive care at St Anthony’s Hospital with head injuries. he was released Sunday. Cooper faces Justice of the Peace Lee East Wednesday. Earlier he received 60 days on the Indiana State Penal Farm for disorderly conduct. charges of malicious destruction of property etc were dismissed. He also appeared for resisting arrest after wrecking his mother’s home, with venue change requested.
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John Charles Cooper
N. 6
Cooper
Robert Mix
8Th Ave
Chuck
Mix
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Justice of the Peace
Lee East
Indiana State
Sam Beecher Jr
Pauline Shattuck
3Rd Ave
Beecher
Wrecks
Edward S. Everett
Francis Inglert
Robert Brown
Everett
Australia’s Low Elevation Stands Out Worldwide
Australia sits as the lowest-lying continent with about 95 percent of its land under 2,000 feet above sea level. The fact highlights its unique topography in global comparisons.
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Australia
Teamsters Walk Off Job In Protest In Pittsburgh Area
Western Pennsylvania motor freight drivers walked off the job in a sympathy action for Hoffa. Thousands participated though exact numbers were not released. Local firms said no prior notice was given and officials in Washington denied international union authorization.
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Pennsylvania
James R. Hoffa
Eazor Express Inc
Cooper- Jarrett, Inc
Teamsters
Detroit
Hoffa
Sharon
McKeesport
Beaver Falls
McKees Rocks
Fair Seeks Way To Reduce Debts Through Ground Donation
The Wabash Valley Fair Association may donate its grounds to Vigo County Park and Recreation Board if the board can cover about 125000 in debts projected by 1970. A committee led by William A Neimeyer will study feasibility with Guy T Harris Forrest Sherer and Kermit Nees. Action is not imminent as members re evaluate fair operation and traditions while electing new officers and directors.
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Vigo County Park and Recreation Board
William A. Neimeyer
Guy T. Harris
Forrest Sherer
Kermit Nees
Christmas Basket Fund Raises Over 1400 dollars
Charitable drive for needy families seeks cash donations at Tribune Star office 721 Wabash Ave. All gifts will be published.
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The
Tribune Star
Wabash Ave
Tribune Star Fund
Vigo County
Woodrow Wilson Jr. High
Coca-Cola
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