Purdue Farm Science Days Attract Local Farmers
Purdue Farm Science Days will draw local farmers as Vigo County extension agent Robert Fuller attends the Indiana Farm Management Association meeting January 8 to 12 at Purdue University. Local residents are expected to join the trip to Lafayette. The Farm Science Days theme is The Food Production Challenge with discussions on the new farm bill fuel supply and farm machinery, plus plant breeding and double cropping.
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Robert Fuller
Vigo County
Indiana Farm Management Association
Purdue University
Fuller
Lafayette
Soybean Pro
Lower Costs Cut Insurance in Indiana 1973 gains noted
Blue Cross and Blue Shield report substantial member benefits as hospital and medical charges in Indiana run below expectations for the first eleven months of 1973. Nearly $12 million was returned to members earlier in the year through rate credits or checks due to favorable 1972 claim experience.
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Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Indiana
James C. Herod
Richard C. Kilborn
Herod and
Kilborn
Herod
Indiana Blue Shield
Hoosier
Herod and Kilborn
Blue Cross Plan
Indiana Blue Cross Rate Review Committee
Kissinger signals possible Soviet Middle East role
Secretary Kissinger said the Soviet Union may help stabilize the Middle East as Israel Egypt and Jordan engage on a common base. He warned the U S will not compromise allies and must judge Moscow by its whole negotiating conduct while noting progress at Geneva and disengagement talks.
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Washington
Henry A. Kissin
Ser
Soviet Union
Middle East
United States
U.S
Moscow
Israel
Egypt
Jordan
Kissinger
Geneva
Andrei A. Gromyko
Abba Eban
Europe
Japan
China
Hopkins loses probation. Terre Haute man sent back to prison
Federal Judge James E. Noland revoked Edward Hopkins probation for a Tennessee mail fraud conviction and ordered a three year prison term. He was linked to a carpet sales scheme defrauding the Daviess County Farm Bureau Co operative of 450000 and a lumber business scheme harming about 500000 Amish community members. Hopkins appealed denied. custody by U.S. Marshals.
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Terre Haute
Tennessee
James E. Noland
U.S. District Court
Indianapolis
Edward
Hoppie) Hopkins
Daviess County
Richard L. Durst
United States
Noland
Hopkins
Eric Bauer
Co-Op
Internal Revenue Service
Unemployment Claims Rise in Indiana Week Ended Dec 22
Indiana Employment Security Division reports a 10.2 percent jump to 36 697 claims for the week ending December 22 as production cuts and weather curb construction. Director Coppes notes 4 914 claims tied to fuel shortages, mainly in automotive and RV sectors, with totals still 3.5 percent below last year.
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Indiana Employment Security Division
John F. Coppes
Coppes
Tomato Growers Workshop Led by Purdue Expert
Dr. R. R. Romanowski of Purdue University will run a workshop on tomato processing for growers. The session runs Thursday 1 30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Vincennes with dinner by advance reservation through the county extension office. no reservation needed for the workshop.
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R. R. Romanowski
Purdue University Horticulture Department
Holiday Inn
Vincennes
Robert Fuller
Police Hold Motel Robbery Suspects In Indiana
City county and state officers arrested three suspects at a roadblock near the junction of I 70 and U S 41 about 2 a.m. Two juveniles were taken to the Vigo County Juvenile Center and the adult’s name was withheld pending investigation.
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Indianapolis
Beech Grove
Richmond
I-70
U.S. 41
Vigo County
Embargo Slows U S Sea Oil Traffic Amid Arab Cutbacks
The Arab oil embargo reduced tanker traffic since October with fewer ships sailing and slower speeds to conserve fuel. Imports dropped from 10 million to about 6.2 million barrels daily in mid December, prompting shifts to Caribbean, West Africa, Indonesia, and South America for supply. Brokers warn the embargo would need six more months to cripple the industry.
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United States
Associated Press
New York
Philadelphia
Caribbean
West Africa
Indonesia
South America
Frank DeSalvo
Paten & Partners, Inc
Western Riders Ring In New Year Open House
Wabach Valley Western Riders Saddle Club will hold an open house for members beginning at 4 p.m. on New Year's Day. Music for dancing will be played during the evening. The planning committee includes Mr. and Mrs. Paul Drake and others. Members attending are asked to bring sandwiches.
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Wabach Valley Western Riders Saddle Club
Paul Drake
Oliver Sandberg
Gene Francis
Elmer Johnson
Harold Liffick
Dan Baees
Millard Francis
John Whitlock
Firm to Build New Freighter for Great Lakes
The American Steamship Co of Buffalo let a contract for a 770 foot self unloading Great Lakes freighter with 42 000 ton cargo capacity. The coal carrier will cost about 22 million dollars and be built at Bay Ship Building Co in Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin. Delivery is set for 1977 and the order brings the company's new vessel commitments since 1971 to 137 million dollars.
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Buffalo
Great Lakes
American Steamship Co
Sturgeon Bay
Wis
Bay Ship Building Co
American
Vigo County's First 74 Baby To Be Honored
Vigo County honors its New Year Baby with gifts from Terre Haute merchants. The winner, born in Vigo County, will receive a $10 savings account, baby clothes, Pampers, milk and ice cream, birth announcements, baby shoes, cleaning certificates, and Coca-Cola products. Entries due by January 4, 1974 with birth details confirmed by the physician.
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Vigo County
Terre Haute First National Bank
Jack
Jill
Moore-Langen
Hahn
Edwards
Ed Church
Baby
Ermish Cleaners
Coca- Cola Bottling Co
Terre Haute
Tribune-Star Publishing Co., Inc
Wabash Ave
Youth Sunday at Maple Ave United Methodist Church
The Maple Ave United Methodist Church at 1203 Maple Ave observes Student Recognition Sunday with Margaret Ellen Howell and Janice Crosby speaking at 9 a.m. and Bob and Paul Cundiff delivering the 10 45 a.m. address. Youths will deliver fruit plates to shut ins Sunday afternoon.
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Maple Avenue United
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Outer Space
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Walter Woods
Indiana Animal Agriculture
Indiana Sheep Breeders Association
Draft Horse Breeders Association
Indiana Livestock Breeders Association
Purdue Ag
Purdue Armory
Christmas Tree Growers Association
Indiana Rural Youth Organization
County Club
Mary Lou Billborough
Indiana Rural Youth
Rural Youth Singers
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Ed Stafford
Florida Panhandle
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Tindall
Sullivan, Ind
Robinson, Ill
Vincennes, Ind
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