Burroughs Wins $60 Million Air Force Computer Contract
The Air Force awarded Burroughs the $60 million computing system contract after canceling IBM’s bid. IBM had offered $114 million and later criticism spurred a new round of bids, with Burroughs scoring highest and winning at roughly half the original price. Investigations seek to uncover if requirements favored IBM and why only four of fifteen bidders responded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Burroughs Corp
Air Force
International Business Machines
IBM
Honeywell Inc
Radio Corp. of America
Burroughs
General Accounting Office
Indianapolis Market Report Hogs and Cattle Activity Slips
AP USDA market notes from Indianapolis and National Stockyards detail hogs steady to higher in some weights, mixed cattle tone with limited test lots, and South/Midwest price ranges. Regional updates cover Evansville and Chicago grain moves, with sharp price quotes across hogs, cattle, calves, and eggs.
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Indianapolis
USDA
National Stockyards
Ill
Evansville, Ind
Two Women Hurt in One Car Crash at City Intersection
Lois Beauchamp and Sylvia Gray, both injured in a two passenger crash at 3rd and Washington, were hospitalized in fair condition. Beauchamp, 73, suffered facial cuts and a broken leg, Gray, 74, had cuts to the mouth and face. An ambulance transported them to St. Anthony Hospital after their car struck a traffic signal Thursday evening.
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St. Anthony Hospital
3Rd
Washington Sts
Lois S. Beauchamp
S. 11Th St
Sylvia Gray
S. 5Th St
Miss Beauchamp
Clothe-a-Child Drive Progress Amid Rain
Heavy rain delayed fundraising at the Mile-of-Dimes booth at 6% and Wabash. Noon Optimist Club reports $481.11 raised during the storm, with $8,355.41 total since opening. Don Brooks chairs the drive as it aims for $11,000 by Saturday to clothe needy children for Christmas.
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Wabash Ave
Don Brooks
Local Market Reports For Grain And Hogs
Wheat at 1.32, yellow ear corn 1.08, yellow shell corn 2.10, rye 1.21, yellow soybeans 2.52, Milo 1.85 per hundred. Hogs show no market as Producers Marketing Association closed Friday and will reopen Tuesday.
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No Market — Producers Marketing Association
Writ Issued Over Fraternity House Zoning Dispute
Vigo Circuit Judge H Ralph Johnston issued a writ of certiorari ordering the Terre Haute Board of Zoning Appeals to submit by January 29 its records in the dispute over a residence bought for a Theta Xi fraternity house at Rose Polytechnic Institute. The board had voted 4-0 to allow use of the site, but only seven members served, raising questions about the validity of the majority. The judge will determine if the vote stands as a majority of seven or if five votes are required with two vacancies.
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Vigo
H. Ralph Johnston
Terre Haute
Holiday travel surge tests airlines and railroads
Airlines, railroads and bus lines report a peak holiday travel period with millions heading home for Christmas. The Air Transport Association adds 150000 extra daily seats from Dec 15 to 23 and again near year end, while resort destinations like Miami Hawaii and Mexico see heavy bookings. The National Safety Council cites up to 725 highway fatalities and JFK LaGuardia Newark airports expect a record 460000 passengers over the five days ending Tuesday.
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Miami
Hawaii
Mexico
Caribbean
National Safety Council
Chicago
The
Air Transport Association
Washington
ATS
Greyhound Bus Lines
Continental Trailways Bus Line
Dallas
Miami Beach
Eastern Air Lines
Pan American World Airways
United Air Lines
Hawaii Hotel Association
Waikiki
New York City
New Haven Railroad
Grand Central Terminal
Port of New York Authority
Kennedy
la Guardia
Newark
Private Services for Stuart Irwin Held in Beverly Hills
Private services for actor Stuart Irwin were held Thursday in Beverly Hills after his death at age 64 from an apparent heart attack at his home. Irwin was known for playing the bemused father in The Trouble with Father and starred in The Stu Irwin Show, with a career portraying well intentioned bunglers and slowly moving, despondent characters.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
UPI
Stuart Irwin
Irwin
Stu Irwin
IU Housing Complex Approved for 1000 Students
The State Budget Committee approved a $6.4 million housing project for Indiana University housing 1000 students. Four story residence halls will be built north of the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks between Fifth and Sixth streets. Suites will house four or five upperclassmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State University
State Budget Committee
Holder Finishes Court Sessions in Terre Haute
Pre trial conferences wrap up in the Terre Haute Division as Judge Caleb Holder prepares for the January term. Habeas corpus hearings and a criminal calendar close the week. Several cases are resolved or transferred with two dismissals and two continuances to allow government responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute Division
Federal Court
Caleb Holder
Hammond
United States District Court, Northern District of
Indiana
Local motorists cited for license and traffic violations
A list of individuals with addresses and penalties for offenses including no registration no operator license expired licenses speeding running a red light improper passing intoxication and suspended fines totaling varying amounts. Notable names include Joseph Long Dorothy Spencer Connie Spencer James Conley Paul Budd Robert Simpson Gregory Fisher James Moore and others from Terre Haute Fairbanks and surrounding areas.
Postal Workers Bring Yule Baskets To Vigo County Families
The Vigo County postal group raised 481.50 to provide Christmas groceries for 42 families. Carriers and staff gathered funds, set up a central committee, and checked names through the Christmas Clearing House. Baskets, to be distributed Saturday, include ham milk bread oranges apples potatoes onions jello cereal and more.
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Vigo County
Frank Miklozek
Miklozek
Treasury Balance Washington and Middle East land swaps
Treasury records show the fiscal year entries through December 19 with withdrawals of 86,867,282,853.75 and deposits of 67,750,918,878.78 leaving a cash balance of 5,836,427,260.25 and public debt at 345,531,168,569.81. The 1965 Jordan land exchange moved 2,300 square miles to Jordan in return for 2,700 square miles to Saudi Arabia, with Jordan gaining 11 miles of shoreline on the Gulf of Aqaba aiding future port development.
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NEW York
UPI
Ss Heublein
Republic Corp
Es Hewitt
Avco Corp
HiltHot
Electa
ACF Indus
Pub Utilities
Ideal
Brunswick
Imperial Cp
United Press International Inland Sti
IBM
SwiftCo
InNick
Packers
Texco
T&t
Newark Stock & Nee
New York Stock Exchange
Johns Jn
Textron
Transama
Kkk
Transitron
Kaiser al
Pn Adresso
Kellog
Admirl
Kelly
Kennecott
Kerr
UN Pacific
Alleg Co
Kidde Co
U Airer
AlliedSt
Kresge Sg
UnCorp
Brest
AmExpt
LibbyMc
US Steel
LiggettMy
Litton
Utah
Amer
Lorillrd
Varian Asso
Sa Lou Nash
VendoCo
Lukens
VictorCo
Amt&t
Macy & Co
Armco
Wvapp
Armour
WsAirLine
Armcc
WsBanc
Ashi Oi
Martin Ma
Wunion
Massey F
Westab
McCror
Weyerh
Tk AuRich
Mg Athke Corp
Whirlpl
AvcoCp
Grhi
WhiteMet
McLean
Winn Dx
Mead C
Woolworth
Merck
MGM
Bath Indust
Mobil Oil
Beech N Lin Bell&hil
Ms MontWard
Bendix
Morrell
Beth Sd
Motorola
MurpCo
Boeing
Bet Ve
BoiseCas
Borden
Nat Airl
Borger
NatBiscuit
Bourns Inc
Va ‘tDairy
Braniff
Pwr
Newbry
Mo Budd Co
Nenge
Bulove
Burland
NingMo
Ohio
Okla G&e
Ss Okla NG
Ae enSoyall
OrRock
Cessna
Otis el Co
Owensc
Ches Ohio
Owensl
Clevel
Ie Pan Am
CocaCol
Ty Panholl
Colgate
Penn
Pennpl
PepsiCo
Pfizer
Ralston
Cyprus
Reviow
Rexall
DanRiv
Rey
RevTeb
RiegelPap
Dayco
Deere&co
Robertshn
Del&Hd
DelMon
Rohm
Ss Desnson
Rohr Co
DelEdis
Royld
Diana S
Diebold
Distill Sea
StrosLd
Dow Ch
Dresser Hy al
Sanders
Duke P
DuPont
Scott Papr
Sears Cola
Etton YM
Shell Oil
el Pason Gl
Sheraton
e+ Me
Eltra Corp
Simns
End Johnsn
Sinclair
Eric
Eversharp
Wu Mw
Ex Cell
Sthney
FactrMaOg
Sperrr
FarihMi
tOlOh
Stan Warn
Washington
Treasury
Jordan
Saudi Arabia
Gulf of Aqaba
Local Vital Statistics and Court Notices Listed
A compilation of Vigo County legal actions includes petitions to set aside tax judgments on personal property and various divorces, emblems of civil cases. It lists numerous local residents with ages and addresses connected to real property transfers and status notices.
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Robert L. Haig
Vigo County
Bernard M. ‘Sweeney
Leonard Conrad
A. Leroy Lewzader
Samuel A. Crandell
Harrison Township
Herman Compton
Vigo Superior Court
Birth Announcements From Local Homes This December
Mr and Mrs Richard Jenkins welcome a son at 2644 N 27th Street on December 17. Mr and Mrs James Storey of 813 Azalia Drive welcome a daughter on December 19. Mr and Mrs Larry Gambamani of 5 Maple Drive Rockville greet a son on December 20. Moore Mr and Mrs Kermit Moore of 2140 Tippecanoe Street announce a daughter on December 21. Mr and Mrs Robert Marquis of 4208 6th Avenue report a son born around December 21.
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George Marshall Hicks
5Th St
Carla Marie Hughes
Harmony
Melvin Dale Whitfield
Sullivan
Gail Marie Rice
16Th St
Errol Lynn Desinger
Terre Haute
U.S. Army
Christina Sue Ryders
S. 7Th St
Bertie C. Tyler
Bradley J. Campbell
Zella Lee Shrader
Robert E. Jones
Centralia
Ill
U.S. Marine Corps
Sharon J. Maxwell
Sedona
Ariz
Norman L. Chambers
S. 17Th St
8Th St
West Terre Haute
Joyce Ann Cox
New Goshen
Robert L. Harmon
N. 26Th St
Carolyn L. Fox
Sunnyside
William E. Morris
Bonnie Ann Hunt
Jenkins
Richard
N. 27Th St
Storey
James
Azalia Drive
Gambamani
Larry
Maple Drive
Rockville
Ben Gazzara to star in Run For Your Life renewed season
Ben Gazzara will continue sprinting through the season in Run For Your Life after renewal for the rest of the television year. The Arab World spans 13 countries and minor states with 109,243,000 people and 4,641,858 square miles of area.
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Hollywood
UPI
Ben Gazzara
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Business Mirror
John Cunniff
Indianapolis Livestock
East ST. Louis Livestock
Evansville Livestock
Chicago Grain
Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
N. Y. Exchange
American Exchange
Dow Jones
API
Indus
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Yongst
Zenith
American Stock Exchange
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Pet
Arklag
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Tip— We Clary Corp
Dixilyn Cp
Elecorhem
Felmont
Firth Sterly
Frontier Air
Statham Ins
Technico
Utas
WsNuck
Zale Corp
Zapeta
Bob Monroe
Associated Press
Wolf Braitsch
Lancaster
Kathy
Stuart Erwin
Holder
Joseph W. Long
John A. Wilson
Lafayette Ave
Dorothy J. Spencer
9Th St
Connie S. Spencer
James E. Conley
Paul C. Budd
Lewis
Robert R. Simpson
Ash St
Gregory W. Fisher
Fairbanks
James Moore
S. 13Th St
Postal Group
Leroy Jeter
Maxine L. Jeter
Kearns
Kearns and Kearns
G. E. Credit Corp
Thomas Nolan
Thomas W. Foster
Arley Glasgow
Harold W. Long
Sears Roebuck and Co
Berry, Kincade and Miller
Omer Cotton Jr
Frieda Cotton
Robert H. Brown
Wiley W. Walters Jr
Ladonna Lynn Walters
Donna Morse
Harold Morse
Paul F. Wells
Virginia H. Neuendorf
Clara Harvey
James A. Hogan
Hudson
Allan Hodges
Carl L. Keegan
HK An Hance
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