U S Air War Steps Up as General Dies in Crash
U S Command reports its heaviest air strikes in North Vietnam in three months. South Vietnam’s top fighting general Do Cao Tri was killed in a helicopter crash. The raids targeted SAM sites and antiaircraft positions near the Laotian border, with no planes reported lost.
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Saigon
U. S
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
Laos
Demilitarized Zone
Hanoi
U.S
Ho Chi Minh Trail
Do Cao Tri
Cambodia
New Councilmanic Lines Approved in Terre Haute
The Terre Haute City Council in a special session approved a redistricting ordinance seven to one to create six council districts based on the 1970 population. Councilman James Cook was absent and John E. Napier voted against the measure. Mayor Leland Larrison signed the ordinance, aligning with his pledge and ahead of the May 4 city primary.
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Eet
Terre Haute
James Cook
John E. Napier
Leland Larrison
Lawrence R. Jones
Kenneth Mier
Galaxie Cook School Opens at Indiana Theater
The Blue Flame Galaxie of Foods cooking school begins Wednesday February 24 at the Indiana Theater. Sessions run 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with lectures by Sophie Kay and Madame Florence Lin and prizes including 15 food bags and a Blue Flame Cook Book.
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Russell L. Howard
The
Tribune-Star
Indiana Theater
Sophie Kay
Florence Lin
Jack Thrasher Ford
Weather Summary for Terre Haute and Illinois Region
The report shows river stage at 17.6 ft and rising, with yesterday's high 34 and low 30. Forecast calls for decreasing clouds and colder tonight, fair and not so cold Wednesday, with highs 35 to 39 and little precipitation. Illinois clears and cools tonight with mid 20s lows and mostly sunny Wednesday. dirt dust count 69 micrograms per cubic meter with 104 average in 1970. Sunrise 7 32 a m, sunset 6 35 p m.
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Terre Haute
Illinois
City Wide Blue Flame Cooking School Opens Free Sessions
Terre Haute Gas Corp Tribune Star and Terre Haute Merchants sponsor a free cooking school at Indiana Theatre from Feb 24 to 26. Doors open 9 AM with sessions starting 9 30 AM. No admission or collections. The public is invited.
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Blue Flame
Galaxie of Foods
Tribune-Star Publishing Co. Inc
Terre Haute Gas Corporation
Indiana Theater
Calley Testifies On My Lai Briefing To Leave No One Behind
Lt. William L. Calley Jr testified that a prior briefing instructed his company to enter My Lai rapidly and prevent anyone from being left behind as two other units had been disrupted by the enemy. He said Captain Ernest L. Medina stated they would neutralize My Lai 4 and 5 and continue toward Pinkville, with no civilians left alive.
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FT. Benning, Ga
William L. Calley Jr
My Lai
Calley
Ernest L. Medina
Medina
Lai 4
Lai 5
Pinkville
My Lai 4
Cartain
George Latimer
West Vigo High Boosts Jim Porter Fund Drive
West Vigo High presented a 1350 donation to James Porter, a 1964 Viking alumnus awaiting a kidney transplant. The student driven effort involved multiple clubs and staff, including Jay Morgan and Toni Hargis, with fund pledges aided by a local radio station.
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Jim Porter
West Terre Haute
West Vigo High School
George Waugh
Porter
West Vigo Jaycees
Chuck Strausburg
West Vigo
James Porter
Viking
Greenwood
Ind
Center Grove School Corporation
Lloyd Baugues
Debi Mullins
Greg Bright
Linda Anderson
Bill Lee
Mandy Kibler
Jay Morgan
Toni Hargis
Debbie Yates
Denise Wardle
Mary Beth Hufty
Valada Nelson
Christine Obst
Violet Cline
Jim
Connie Porter
David Barter
Science Department
First Persons File Here for May Primary in Terre Haute
George A Scheffstall 2152 Orleans Ave filed as a Democratic candidate for mayor becoming the first to file in Terre Haute. Andrew T Atelski 1400 1st Ave followed as Democratic candidate for city clerk. Vigo County Clerk William J Brighton 2719 Crawford St filed as Democratic candidate for mayor. Filing runs through March 25.
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George A. Scheffstall
Orleans Ave
Terre Haute
Scheffstall
Dorothy Barcus
Harrison Township
Andrew T. Atelski
1St Ave
Vigo County
William J. Brighton
Crawford Sr
Brighton
Senate Democrats push timetable for Indochina withdrawal by 1972 end
The Democratic Policy Committee urged President Nixon to set an explicit deadline to remove all U.S. forces from Indochina by the end of 1972 and release all prisoners. Senator Mansfield signaled potential action if Nixon fails to act, while the measure offers administration flexibility on timing.
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Washington
Senate
Nixon
U. S
Indochina
Democrats
Congress
Charles McC. Mathias
Maryland
Southeast Asia
Democratic Policy Committee
Mike Mansfield
U.S
Mansfield
Police Merit System Bill Faces House Hurdle In Indiana
Indiana House panel advances a Terre Haute police merit bill creating a three member Civil Service Commission with Vigo County voters. If approved, law would take effect July 1 1972 and remove politics from police operations mirroring Evansville's program.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
House of Representatives
Terre Haute
House Cities and Towns Committee
R. Jerome Kearns
John A. Kesler
House
Senate
Kesler
Kearns
Cities and Towns
Ray Richardson
R-Greenfield
Evansville
Civil Service Commission
Vigo County
GOP Tax Bills Delayed By Indiana Senate Panel
INDIANAPOLIS AP The Senate Finance Committee delays action on the House Republican tax package until budget work is complete. Chair Lawrence M. Borst says a budget subcommittee report is due by Friday and another from the House by March 5. The three property tax relief bills have moved to the Senate after House passage.
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Indianapolis
Senate Finance Committee
Committee
Lawrence M. Borst
House
Senate
Borst
Ways and Means Committee
The Country Parson Quote About Fear of Being Caught
The Country Parson remarks on the fear not of error but of being found out, urging humility in mistakes and caution in claiming certainty. The line reflects a practical, wary view of judgment and truth.
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By Sally Proffitt
National Weather Service
Cooking
Terre Haute Gas Corp
Indiana Theatre
7Th and Ohio Sts
Brad Poff
Armal Dwyer
Key Club
Girls Athletic Association
DECA
News Digest
Walter R. Mears
Police Department
Commission
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