Terre Haute Police and Indiana State Police stage biggest drug raid
Terre Haute and Vigo County police using 100 officers raided several city residences and Cromwell Hall at Indiana State University at 1 a.m. about 30 people were arrested on drug charges including two juveniles. The five month probe targeted pushers and spanned cocain, barbiturates, LSD, amphetamine, marijuana and hashish. Arrests followed undercover buys and warrants set by Vigo Circuit Judge C Joseph Anderson with arraignments slated for Tuesday.
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Heavy Blow Given Local Drug Traffic
Vigo County Prosecutor Ralph Berry announced a major raid targeting drug traffic in Terre Haute. About 100 city police and state troopers raided 1 a.m. Saturday, arresting over 30 suspected traffickers in what he called the county’s biggest operation. He said campuses and schools would feel the impact as pushers are taken into custody, signaling that authorities are serious. Continued on Page 7, Col. 3.
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Computer Victims Sue Cities Over False Arrests
Three Oakland women allege a computer error led to handcuffing and jail over a stolen car report. They claim physical and emotional distress, wrist injuries, and reputational damage after being detained by Los Angeles police while en route to the Super Bowl. Plaintiffs sue the cities of Oakland and Los Angeles and the state of California for 300000.
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Judge Orders Administration To Force School Integration
Federal Judge John H. Pratt orders the Nixon administration to start desegregation proceedings within 60 days, targeting hundreds of state run schools across 17 border and Southern states. He notes the 1964 Civil Rights Act must be enforced and warns of possible federal funds cutoff to violator districts while proceedings proceed.
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Sunday Liquor Sales Bill Falls By One Vote
INDIANAPOLIS AP The Indiana General Assembly debated rising welfare costs while a Sunday liquor sales bill failed by 50 to 48, one vote short of the 51 needed for a constitutional majority. The bill would have allowed Sunday sales by the drink for large restaurants tied to a $100,000 annual gross with at least half from food, aimed at drawing customers to the Convention and Exposition Center.
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Georgia Asks Rehearing of Abortion Case
Washington AP Georgia asks Supreme Court to rehear its 7 2 ruling against Georgia and Texas anti abortion laws. State officials call the decision a value judgment to be left to the people via elected representatives or referendum. They contend the ruling compels condoning and encouraging prenatal killing. Texas filed a similar appeal.
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Now You Know By United Press International
The Maranon River and the Ucayali River merge in northeastern Peru to form the Amazon River.
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Commission Calls For Real Peace in Vietnam
The four party Joint Military Commission urged strict cease-fire observance as hostilities continued in Vietnam despite the Paris agreement. Saigon reported increased alleged Communist cease-fire violations while air strikes against Communist positions persisted.
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Weather map and forecast Terre Haute Illinois Indiana
National Weather Service map notes 6 am readings and noon figures. River stage 6.2 falling. Local conditions show high yesterday 20, low last night 5 with no precipitation. Forecast calls for Terre Haute partly cloudy not very cold tonight with lows near 12 and Sunday cloudy warmer with light afternoon snow flurries. Indiana similar for tonight 8-12 rising Sunday 20s with 10 percent tonight and 30 percent Sunday. Illinois partly cloudy warmer tonight with lows 15 to 20 and Sunday mid 30s. Street thermometer readings 6 am 5 2 p.m. 21.
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Government Goes After Porno Films
Federal government broadens national action against films deemed obscene by Justice Department officials. Indictments target producers distributors and exhibitors of explicit movies shown in established theaters. Not focused on state films or back-alley venues. cited titles include Deep Throat and Teenage Fantasies.
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Kidnapers Target Canadian Banker's Daughter In Bahamas
Scores join search for Andrea Spencer, 4, abducted from New Glasgow home by two masked Bahamian men. Police extend hunt to all air and sea routes from Grand Bahama Island as authorities keep tight security and investigate the late night break in at Robert and Joan Spencer's residence. Spencer, 40, Royal Bank of Canada manager in Freeport, and his wife, previously endured a similar kidnapping in 1972 when she escaped.
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