Massive Fuel Theft Taints U S Military in Thailand
A GAO report released to Sen. Proxmire details bribery forgery and lax oversight enabling at least 5.5 million gallons of jet fuel gasoline diesel and lubricants to be siphoned from the Navy and Air Force supply chain in Thailand in 1967. The theft involved collusion and forged receipts with few names listed by the Defense Department. The probe recommends tighter Pentagon controls and expanded monitoring of fuel deliveries from Asiatic Petroleum Shell Esso Caltex to halt further losses.
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Washington
U.S
Thailand
William Proxmire
GAO
Proxmire
Associated Press
Justice Department
Defense Department
Air Force
Pentagon
Navy Fuel Supply Office
Asiatic Petroleum Corp
Shell Oil Co
Esso International Inc
Caltex Oil Ltd
New York
John McGee
Navy
New Middle East Violence and U N Censure Near
Renewed Arab Israeli hostility escalates as U N Security Council moves toward condemning Israel for the Beirut airport raid. Jordan alleges Israeli helicopters and mortars strike on Amman area. Israel cites Jordanian saboteurs and mortars near Eilat. A Jewish-Arab clash leaves a bystander dead. Vatican criticism of Pope Paul VI deepens. Continued on Page 11.
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Middle East
New York
U. N. Security Council
Israel
Beirut
Jordan
Gharandal
Aqaba
Eilat
Tel Aviv
Abraham
Hebron
Vatican
Paul VI
Lebanon
Zerah Warhaftig
Athens
Paul
Charles Helou
Jerusalem
W.shaftig
Mahaneh Yehuda
Yosef Tekoah
United Nations
Tekoah
Security Council
Council
Frigid Arctic Air Delivers Subzero Chill Across Indiana
A fierce Arctic cold front swept into Indiana on New Year’s Eve 1968, bringing the first subzero readings of the season. Readings showed Chicago 6 below, Evansville 28 above, Indianapolis 22, Fort Wayne 20, with South Bend and Terre Haute near daily lows and highs. By 10 a.m. temps ranged from 3 below at South Bend to 17 at Evansville, marking the onset of a state cold wave.
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Indiana
Chicago
Lafayette
South Bend
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Evansville
Terre Haute
Two Suspects Arraigned in J P Court
Two men and a teenage boy were arrested after a robbery at Meissel s Bi Rite Market on North 13th Street Monday evening. Nelson Grayless, 38, of North 16th Street and Maurice Snow, 41, of North 14th Street were arraigned Tuesday in J P Court on armed robbery charges and jailed on $10,000 bonds each. The boy was placed with juvenile authorities as police noted an undetermined cash amount was stolen. The trio were apprehended minutes after the 6:30 p m incident at a home connected to one suspect. Continued on Page 2 Col 6.
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Justice of the Peace
Lee Easton
Meissel
N. 13Th St
Nelson Grayless
N. 16Th St
Maurice Snow
14Th St
Jaycees Boost Terre Haute Junior Achievement Funds
The Terre Haute Jaycees raised 1500 for Junior Achievement over two weeks to avert a 5000 deficit. Co chairs Harold Buckner and Charles Cuchok led volunteers including James Woodard Jonathon Cottrell Craig Francis and Raymond Feiler who alone gave 500. JA President Ned Turner praised the Jaycees for reviving JA in Terre Haute which now runs 400 teenagers in miniature corporations.
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Junior Achievement Board of Directors
Jaycees
Harold Buckner
Charles Cuchok
James Woodard
Jonathon Cottrell
Craig Francis
Raymond Feiler
Feiler
Junior Achievement Board
Ned Turner
Terre Haute
Turner
Weather map and forecast for Terre Haute area
The U S Weather Bureau reports variable cloudiness and much colder conditions with light snow flurries tonight and Wednesday in Terre Haute and vicinity. Lows 5 above to 8 below, highs 5 to 12 above. Indiana cold wave warnings, Illinois cold with highs 15 to 26 and lows four to 8 below. Wind NW 12 to 20 mph. Highway conditions dial 299-1555.
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Terre Haute
Indiana
Illinois
Moon Cracks May Result From Lunar Quakes Says Scientist
SPACE CENTER Houston AP cracks on the moon seen in Apollo 8 photos may reflect quakes on the lunar surface says geologist John W Dietrich of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. He compares lunar ribs to earth rilles and arroyos and notes uncertain causes for faint color in the photographs. The Apollo 8 crew Frank Borman James Lovell and William Anders continued to describe their impressions as officials discuss a possible Washington appearance, maybe a ticker tape parade and meeting with President Johnson.
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John W. Dietrich
Earth
Arroyos
United States
Air Force
Frank Borman
Navy
James A. Lovell Jr
William A. Anders
Moon
Space Agency
Washington
Johnson
Dietrich
Isand
Inauguration Held for Vigo County Officials
The public is invited to the 11 a.m. Wednesday inauguration ceremony in Vigo Circuit Court for officials elected on November 5. Judge Charles K. McCrory presides as oath of office is given by County Clerk-elect William J. Brighton, with County Clerk Leonard Conrad retiring. Incumbent Judge AH. Ralph Johnston begins his second term. Dr. Robert J. Burkle is new county coroner. Harry P. Brentlinger and Kermit Nees are re-elected to the Vigo Board of County Commissioners. all are Democrats.
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Vigo County
Charles K. McCrory
Vigo Superior Court No. 2
William J. Brighton
Leonard Conrad
State Senate
Vigo Circuit Court
AH. Ralph Johnston
Judge McCrory
Robert J. Burkle
Harry P. Brentlinger
Kermit Nees
Vigo
Four Hurt In Two Car Crash At 15th Street And 4th Avenue
A Tuesday morning collision at the 15th Street and 4th Avenue intersection sent four people to Union Hospital. Robert Stevens and Connie Stevens, married a week, were in fair condition along with Mary Ann Rowe and Susan Smith. Police and rescue crews rapidly responded to free occupants, and utilities workers repaired a snapped power line after both cars struck a pole.
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Terre Haute
15Th St
4Th Ave
Robert D. Stevens
32Nd St
Mary Ann Rowe
3Th Ave
Stevens
Public Service Indiana
Martin
Union Hospital
Robert Stevens
Connie
5Th Ave
5Th Ave. Miss Rowe
Miss Rowe
Susan Smith
Miss Stevens
J. N. Hickman & Son
Beatings Upgraded as North Koreans Learned of Photo
In San Diego two USS Pueblo crewmen 27 year old Charles Law Jr and 26 year old Lee Hayes testified that beatings intensified after North Korean captors learned a widely circulated photo allegedly showing the sailors in good health. They described continuous abuse during 11 months in a prison compound, confirming Cmdr Bucher earlier statements. Defense Secretary Clifford ordered an inquiry into the treatment, as Sen Rich continued remarks on the issue.
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San Diego
Calif
Uss. Pueblo
U.S
Charles Benton Law Jr
Lee Roy Hayes
Pueblo
Cmdr
Lloyd M. Bucher
San Diego Naval Hospital
Secretary of Defense
Clark M. Clifford
Secretary of Navy
Paul Ignatius
North Korea
Sen. Rich
Yerkes Observatory Hosts World’s Largest Refracting Telescope
The article notes the 40 inch diameter refracting telescope at Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay Wisconsin as the world’s largest. It highlights its status and location, marking a milestone in astronomical instrumentation and research.
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Yerkes Observatory
Williams Bay
Wis
Free Officer Held Captive By Viet Cong
Saigon AP report says South Vietnamese troops in the Mekong Delta freed a U.S. Army first lieutenant in the Special Forces who had been held for over five years. He is described in satisfactory condition though emaciated and tired. Maj. James N. Rowe, 30, of McAllen, Texas, was also freed and both officers were flown to hospitals.
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Saigon
Mekong Delta
U.S
Maj
James N. Rowe
McAllen
Kennedy Aims for No 2 Senate Post in 1972 Bid
Washington AP Kennedy seeks the Senate Democratic whip post as a potential first step toward a 1972 White House run. Supporters say he could become a leader for Senate liberals, with backing from Vice President Humphrey and Senator Muskie. A closed party meeting Friday will test his plan against Russell Long.
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Washington
Edward M. Kennedy
Senate
White House
Massachusetts
Kennedy
Louisiana
Russell B. Long
Hubert H. Humphrey
Lyndon B. Johnson
Humphrey
Sen
Edmund Muskie
Maine
Philip A. Hart
Michigan
Muskie
Long
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Pat Barnes
Ray Kemp
Joe Brentlinger
James Long
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Rean
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