04 Feb 1972
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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1972
Page
1
Secretary of State Larry Conrad, who had been testing support for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, announced he will seek the nomination. The action comes as Indianapolis reports tax bill votes due and ongoing party considerations.
Indianapolis AP reports the Indiana Senate pushed toward final votes on three tax bills after Republicans defeated a Democratic rival plan. Senate leaders weigh a long weekend or no recess as conference committees prepare to begin work.
Indiana candidate Conrad, 36, tours eight cities to win delegates for the Democratic nomination while rival Welsh pushes endorsements. Governors race focus includes property tax relief crime and narcotics, with party conventions picking nominees. Townsend blasts Republicans as unresponsive amid tax bills and amendments debated in the Senate.
Washington AP The nation's unemployment rate edged down to 5.9 percent in January while jobless totals rose to 5.447 million. Nonfarm payrolls on a seasonal basis hit a record 71.4 million as earnings per worker rose to 3.53 an hour but weekly earnings fell due to shorter average work weeks.
The 6am weather map shows river stage at 3.6 ft rising. Territory forecast calls for fair and colder conditions tonight, then sunny and warmer Saturday with lows near 5 below to zero and highs 23 to 27. Indiana follows similar forecast with 5 below to zero tonight and 23 to 27 Saturday. Illinois expects very cold tonight and mid 20s Saturday with partly sunny skies. Dirt-dust count 111 mcg/m3, sunrise 7:55, sunset 6:13.
Sen. Ed Muskie defends his Vietnam withdrawal stance on a Wisconsin campaign stop as Republicans including Rogers and Ziegler criticize him for delaying a withdrawal date. He urges release of POWs and troop safety as conditions, while Musk ie faces a hostile reception from antiwar protesters in Madison. Continued on Page 3, Col. 6.
Washington report says some Communist nations show interest in Nixon peace plan boosting hopes for negotiated settlement. Secretary Rogers notes world response may push meaningful talks, while North Vietnam’s Paris statements are seen as potential clarification. Continued on Page 2.
Terre Haute residents face freezing temperatures with wind chills near minus 30 and near zero highs. Dr. David Koch notes no snow ahead while NWS forecasts lows from five below to zero. Clay Community Schools suspend Friday classes as bus drivers report icy roads. safety drives the decision.
Federal and local investigators pursue the stabbing death of Aubrey McMahon 25 Lemay Missouri at the U S Penitentiary south of Terre Haute. Warden Tucker notes the victim died from a chest wound after the incident about 650 pm Thursday.
United Press International reports the world’s deepest water well is claimed to reach 7 009 feet in Queensland Australia. The project highlights engineering ambition and regional significance for Australian resource access.
Fire Chief LeRoy Shipley outlined a plan to study ambulance operation in three Indiana cities and inspect equipment in Dayton. He will visit East Chicago Hammond and Evansville on Tuesday and aims to start with two fully equipped ambulances costing 8000 to 12000 dollars each. The department will train four instructors and later extend service citywide and districtwide.
A Country Parson aphorism advises keeping anger about a friend hidden as long as possible to avoid harming the relationship. The quote underscores caution in personal disputes and emphasizes restraint.
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