Nixon warns of expanded Indochina war and tougher choices
President Nixon charged Hashoi with widening Vietnam war into an Indochina conflict and said the United States and allies face harder decisions. He pledged continued troop withdrawal while increasing aid and air support for allied forces in South Vietnam Cambodia and Laos.
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Washington
Nixon
Hashoi
United States
South Vietnam
Cambodia
Laos
Congress
U.S
Indochina
Hanoi
U. S
Nixon says progress despite stalemate in Vietnam
President Nixon outlines main points of his State of the World report to Congress. He stresses stalled peace talks with North Vietnam but maintains commitment to negotiations while pushing Vietnamization. He warns of dangers in Laos Cambodia and a risky Middle East, with possible U.S. aid and air support as withdrawals proceed. The 65,000 word document was released with a nationwide radio speech.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
Vietnam
United States
U.S
South Vietnam
White House
Indochina
David Bruce
Hanoi
Gasoline Tanker Crash Kills One on Interstate 70
A fiery crash between a tanker and a flatbed on Interstate 70 near Indiana 46 killed one driver and left Marion L. Long of Lawrenceville, Illinois injured. The tanker carried 8,500 gallons of gasoline en route from Lawrenceville to Brazil, Brazil firm ownership noted. The fire burned over five hours, traffic halted with 50 trucks waiting.
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Indiana 46
U. S. 40
Io Indiana 46
Lawrenceville
Brazil
Long
the Tribune
Marion L. Long
Ill
Strausburg
Record crowds fill Blue Flame Cooking School session
The second session of the Blue Flame Cooking School drew a record crowd co sponsored by the Tribune Star and Terre Haute Gas. Attendance was the largest in school history and another full house is expected Friday Feb 22 for Miss Sophie Kay who will demonstrate ten or more recipes including grilled Barbecue Wrap Ups and Campsite Casserole.
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Blue Flame Cooking School
Tribune-Star Publishing Co., Inc
Terre Haute Gas Corp
Sophie Kay
Russ McCoy
Terre Haute Conservatory of Music
Russell L. Howard
Tribune- Star
Granville Lowe
Woman’s Department Club
Florence Lin
Howard
Anne Lee
Indiana State University
Dr. Lee
Miss Kay
City Wide Blue Flame Event At Indiana Theatre
Terre Haute Gas Corp and Tribune-Star invite the public to a free morning session at the Indiana Theatre on February 26 at 9 A.M. Doors open at 9 with no admission or collections requested. The event runs with a final day emphasis for merchants.
Fruitridge Avenue project gets 461 333 in city funds
Terre Haute council in special session approved 461 833 for Fruitridge Ave. improvements as part of a 2 500 000 project. The plan relies on 1 258 000 from the federal EDA 596 000 from the city 420 000 from Vigo County and 140 000 from Penn Central.
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Terre Haute
Fruitridge Ave
Union Hospital
Gene Chernay
North Fruitridge Avenue
Federal Economic Administration
Vigo County
Penn Central
EDA
Leland Larrison
Cumulative
NOW YOU KNOW By United Press International
Drizzle and light rain fall from stratocumulus clouds with small diameter drops. Weather outlook indicates continued light precipitation across regions observed.
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United Press International
Indiana Traffic Toll Rise In 1968 Vehicle Deaths
Associated Press reports 229 traffic deaths in Indiana for February last year with 165 other truck incidents. The article details a tanker fire and ruptured fuel lines, foam-spraying crews, and ongoing investigations as flames spread along the ruptured tanks. Continued on Page 2 Col 4.
Psychiatrist Finds No Mental Disorder in Calley Case
Army psychiatrist Maj. Henry E. Edwards testifies in the My Lai massacre trial that he found no evidence of any mental disorder in Lt. William Calley Jr. He described the incident as bizarre and served as the prosecution's first rebuttal witness as the defense rested.
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FT. Benning, Ga
William Calley Jr
Calley
My Lai
Henry E. Edwards
Edwards
Walter Reed Hospital
Indiana teachers win skirmish over strike ban bill
Indiana teachers organizations win a battle against a House bill banning strikes. The victory may cost other public employee groups bargaining rights as the broader fight continues.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Weather map update for Terre Haute and region
River stage 17.6 feet and falling. Temperatures ranged from 31 to 43 degrees with no precipitation yesterday. Occasional rain expected tonight into Friday. highs near 53 in Terre Haute and 47 in Indiana with southerly winds 12 to 18 mph and 60 percent precipitation chance. Cloudy, milder Illinois with possible rain or drizzle. sunrise 7 29, sunset 6 57.
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Terre Haute
Indiana
Illinois
Demolition Permits Issued for Downtown Wrecking
Ze browski and Associates receive a wrecking permit to raze three five story downtown buildings at 646 662 Wabash Ave and a one story Cherry St building behind Wabash. The firms leader Charles Phillips says demolition starts Friday amid a city luncheon with officials and merchants. The target properties include Aldens J C Penney and Sears stores formerly hosting Sears Roebuck. Parking restrictions will apply on the west side of the lot as work begins.
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Terre Haute
Zebrowski
Wabash Ave
Cherry St
Alden’s Department
J. C. Penney
Sears
Sears- Roebuck
Indiana teachers beat bill banning strikes in public employes fight
Indiana teachers won a major victory when the House committee excluded them from a public employees bargaining bill and blocked action. Senate panel moved to include teachers but ban strikes, while House leaders warned no deal without teachers. The clash fuels broader battle over collective bargaining rights for public workers in Indiana.
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House Labor Committee
House
Otis R. Bowen
Bremen
Senate Labor Committee
Michael K. Rogers
New Castle
House Education Committee
Joseph D. Cloud
Richmond
Rogers
Cloud
Indiana
Indiana State Teachers Association
Indiana Federation of Teachers
Afl-Cio
Reds Overrun Paratroop Base on Hill 31 in Laos
Communist tanks and infantry seized Hill 31 inside Laos after three hours of fighting on the third day of pressure. An American F4 Phantom was shot down while trying to aid the base and nine South Vietnamese soldiers were killed with 31 wounded by U.S. helicopter fire. Pilots reported tanks surrounding the outpost as U.S. air strikes began. The Phantom crew were rescued after the crash.
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U.S
Khe Sanh
South Vietnam
Hill 31
Jack Idaholt
Savannah
The Country Parson Reflects On Forgotten Men
A brief column recalls past forgotten men and contrasts it with modern mailing lists and trade. The nostalgic voice questions how memory fades as communication and commerce evolve.
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