Evans Melbourne collision ends search for Evans crew
The Evans and Melbourne collision prompted a long sea search. The Evans crew of 200 were rescued aboard the Kearsarge as the Melbourne heads to Singapore for repairs. US and Australian inquiries will determine cause while King led the survivors’ rescue and halted the search.
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Evans
Melbourne
Kings
Kearsarge
Subic Bay
Philippines
Tawasa
Hong Kong
Subic
Saigon
Singapore
Australia
Canberra
King
U.S. Pacific Fleet
Pearl Harbor
Kentland Post Deactivated in Indiana State Police Plan
State Police Supt. Robert K. Konkle announced the Kentland Post will close and its area divided among Schererville Dunes Park and Lafayette posts. No layoffs, only a few transfers. The move aims to boost efficiency and aligns with Gov Whitcomb’s economy task force study.
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Newton County
Schererville Post
Jasper County
Dunes Park Post
Benton County
Lafayette
Konkle
Kentland Post
Edgar D. Whitcomb
Indiana Judicial Conference to Open Sept. 3
The third annual Judicial Conference of Indiana will meet in Bloomington on September 3 focusing on Indiana's new civil procedure rules. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall will address the attendees.
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Bloomington, Ind
Explosion rocks Glen Park suburb injuring residents and workers
An gas explosion injures Johnson age 90 and his daughter Wanda Vestel 57 while two NIPSCO employees Alexander Sikich and Bruce Ellet are hurt entering a home to shut gas. Police fire and civil defense evacuate residents, arrest three for looting, and investigate blasts across Glen Park a northern Indiana suburb.
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Koftey
Marilyn
Melvin J. Cleary
Plumbers Union
Ale
Cleary
Tom Matovina
Griffith
Vern Charleson
Charleson
Hatcher
Glen Park
Indiana
39Th
49Th
Madison
Cleveland
Wife for Sale in Canterbury Ad Warns Car or Wife
Ken Shaw placed a startling newspaper ad offering his wife Marie for sale due to a cramped sports car. The notice lists Car 1963 MGS red with extras for 1200 and Wire 1944 blonde 5 ft 36 24 36 for 60000 or nearest offer. Shaw quipped that for peace in the home one of them must go.
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Canterbury
England
UPI
Ken Shaw
Marie
Shaw
South Africa Leads World Gold Output in 1966
South Africa produced 30 880 troy ounces of gold in 1966, leading global output. The Soviet Union followed with 5 370 troy ounces and Canada with 3 274 troy ounces.
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South Africa
U.S.S.R
Canada
Injuries Sought in Vigo Court Auto Collision Suit
A Vigo Superior Court filing seeks damages of 250000 for neck and back injuries from a September 22 auto collision at 25th and Idaho. Plaintiff Jack R. Dayhuff, as next friend for daughter Susan Dayhuff, sues Charles W. McCoskey, alleging negligence in vehicle operation including loss of lockout control and failure to avoid the crash.
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25Th
Idaho Sts
Vigo Superior Court
George B. Tofante
Jack R. Dayhuff
Margaret Ave
Susan
Charles W. McCoskey
Fenwood Ave
World peace duties and a roaming guard for our playground
The author laments that a nation can only live without world problems if someone protects its playground. Britain did it a century ago and now we must do it for Britain. No volunteers are visible as individuals pursue personal comforts and grants, while the speaker recalls his late father and a damaged nickel.
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Ireland
Britain
Hitler
Welfare reform push aims to unite 8 million on relief
An organizer seeks to rally the nation’s 8,000,000 relief recipients for larger handouts. The writer questions how a humanitarian would view the welfare recipient in New York relying on Welfare Department checks.
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New York
Salem Man Indicted in Double Voluntary Manslaughter
Nelson L. Williams of Salem was indicted by the Washington County grand jury on two counts of voluntary manslaughter for allegedly shooting his wife Charlene 19 and Harold D. Wilson 22 in the throat with a 12 gauge shotgun at his mobile home on May 15. A trial date will be set Thursday.
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Salem, Ind
Nelson L. Williams
Salem
Washington County
Williams
Charlene
Harold D. Wilson
Throat
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Sullivans
Lawrence John Reilly
Costa Mesa
Calif
C. John
Riley
Reilly
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William F. Bringle
7Th Fleet
Kentland
Indianapolis
Robert K. Konkle
Downtown Plaza North
Thances
MEIS
Smooth Life Trio
Frances Denney
Mess ‘Frances Denney
Cosmetics
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Ban-Lon
Monsanto
Saoce
Meis Men’s Stores
Woodburn Printing Co., Inc
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Terre Haute
D. C
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