Hawks Likely to Prevail in Coming Year
Washington observers expect a hawkish tilt in 1967 as Congress and White House circles split over Vietnam policy. Key figures like Rusk and McNamara push for greater military pressure, while others seek negotiations. Senate leaders warn of escalating force if Hanoi stalls talks. Fulbright notes Congress more warlike than the President.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
White House
Vietnam
Dean Rusk
Walt Rostow
Arthur Goldberg
W. Averell Harriman
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
North Vietnam
L. Mendel Rivers
D-S.c
House Armed Services Committee
Hanoi
Haiphong
Fulbright
Indiana lawmakers push for more sessions and pay
An AP poll shows 72 percent favor ending or revising the 61 day biennial session and 75 percent back higher pay. Lawmakers support annual sessions, larger stipends, and a $4,000 annual salary with $25 per diem starting 1969, plus interim clerical funds.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Associated Press
General Assembly
Legislative Processes Study Committee
Landmark Fire Station 6 Tearing Down After 80 Years
The abandoned Fire Station No. 6 at 13th and Crawford streets, in use since 1887, is being torn down after condemnation in 1965 and 1953 last use. Old equipment has been stored at Memorial Stadium. Newer gear has rendered the station obsolete and the property, about two city lots, awaits Board of Public Works action.
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Thirteenth and
Crawford Sts
Chuck Strausburg
13Th and
Crawford Streets
Don Harris
Memorial Stadium
Harris
Board of Public Works and Safety
Harry Forbes
Ralph
Navy Orders $6.1 Million of Shrikes for Vietnam
The Navy ordered 6.1 million dollars of Shrike air to ground missiles for Vietnam, citing strong demand despite reports of mixed effectiveness. A 4.4 million dollar contract was awarded to Sperry Rand of Bristol Tennessee and a 1.7 million dollar contract to Texas Instruments of Dallas. Total unofficial spending on Shrikes nears 84.5 million dollars for 1,500 mph missiles.
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Washington
Navy
Vietnam
Sperry Rand Corp
Bristol, Tenn
Weather map and forecast note for Terre Haute area
U S Weather Bureau report with river stage 7.5 ft and readings across Indiana and Illinois. Forecast calls for fair today in Terre Haute with warmer conditions tonight and Saturday, a chance of snow or rain, high mostly in the 30s, lows in the 20s, precipitation probability around 10 to 46 percent.
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Terre Haute
Indiana
Illinois
Mrs Jiles to Receive Full Government Pension as Postmaster
Attorney Leonard P. Kincade announced an agreement with the Post Office Department to allow Dorothy M. Jiles to retire from West Terre Haute as postmaster. She will be paid all wages and receive a lifetime pension after reaching 60 years old and 25 years of service on Jan. 7, with retirement effective Jan. 8.
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Leonard P. Kincade
Post Office Department
Washington
Dorothy M. Jiles
West Terre Haute
Kincade
Civil Services Commission
Jiles
Cincinnati
Terre Haute
Jane
Paper money origins and later European adoption
The Chinese invented paper money between 650 and 655 AD. Marco Polo described it after traveling in the Orient but Europeans did not adopt the system for several centuries.
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Marco Polo
Orient
Cotillion and Grid Dinners In Tribune-Star Rotogravure
New Year issue highlights Cotillion events and Grid Dinners as part of the rotogravure section alongside the 66 Review. The feature showcases social dances and dining scenes with period photography and captions.
UAW Criticizes AFL-CIO Policies Amid Rising Rift
Detroit AP report shows the United Auto Workers sharply questioning AFL-CIO complacency and the labor federation's status quo. UAW officials say policy conflicts remain unresolved in private, prompting the public dispute but no discussed withdrawal.
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Detroit
Afl-Cio
United Auto Workers Union
UAW
Federation
Plan Double Swearing in Ceremonies in Vigo County
Seven Democrats and Sheriff elect Clyde Lovellette will be sworn in Monday January 2 at 11 a.m. in Vigo Circuit Courtroom with County Clerk Leonard Conrad presiding as others plan to take office next January. Republicans hold a ceremony January 1 at 2 p.m. in the sheriff’s office with John T. Myers officiating. Myers will not take office yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Lovellette
Vigo Circuit
Leonard Conrad
Burlin Armstrong
William R. Cox
Ralph Berry
Sam Crandell
Joseph Silcock
Claude Reese
Harold Bitzegaio
Vigo
John T. Myers
GOP
Myers
Nixon’s Granddaughter Debut At Waldorf Ball
Julie Nixon representing the United States led the 57 debutantes at the International Debutante Ball at the Waldorf Astoria. Her escort was David Eisenhower, grandson of Dwight D. Eisenhower, as over 1,000 guests observed candlelit tables and a formal parade of young women and their military escorts.
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Deb
Eisenhower
Nixon
David
Julie
Waldorf Astoria Hotel
New York City
United States
U. S
Europe
Latin America
Far East
New York
Julie Nixon
Waldorf-Astoria
Smith College
Richard M. Nixon
David Eisenhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Randy Paar
Jack Paar
Thoughts on Taxes and Relief by Senator Mankin
Editor notes this is the final piece in a series by State Senator Jack H. Mankin on Indiana tax relief. He discusses challenges Indiana faces in 1967 General Assembly debates over shifting property taxes to state revenue and the potential relief program’s prospects. Continued on page 5.
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Jack H. Mankin
Vigo County
Indiana General Assembly
Proposal to shift local tax burden to state revenue
The speaker argues for funding local government services from state collected taxes to reduce property taxes. They acknowledge possible payroll padding abuses but believe local needs justify additional revenue and that public support for tax relief is strong. They contend the risk of higher budgets is acceptable to shift costs.
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Senate
Richard B. Russell
D-Ga
Senate Armed Services Committee
Everett M. Dirksen
Ill
Hubert H
Humphrey
U.S
Sen
J.W. Fulbright
D-Ark
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
National Liberation Front
Red
South Vietnam
By Irwin J.miller
By Ruth Cooper
Dinkle
S. 29Th St
26Th and
Hulmants
U. S. Weather Bureau
Tribune-Star
DEPT
Sun
Mon
United Press International
Cotillion
Lke
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