Elliott recount winner picks up vote to win sheriff post
James T. Elliott, the Democratic nominee for sheriff, narrowly expanded his lead in a 67 precinct recount ordered by George Albright Jr. The revised totals show Elliott with 5 575 votes to Albright 5 510, with city and township precincts recounted and certification by Circuit Judge H Ralph Johnston. Albright said the margin was small and Elliott expressed satisfaction with the result.
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Meredith Marchers Get Police Escort
Civil rights leaders continue James Merediths 225 mile Mississippi walk under police protection after a 1962 veterans act, while Aubrey J. Norvell faces bond hearings for wounding Meredith with birdshot. Gov Paul Johnson pledges patrols and possible National Guard as demonstrations move toward Jackson.
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Weather Summary for Terre Haute and Vicinity
The Weather Bureau reports cloudy conditions with thundershowers likely today and tonight. Highs in the low 80s, lows in the 60s. Indiana mostly cloudy with showers into Thursday, Illinois also cloudy with heavier showers late today through Thursday. River stage 3.1 ft and station. temperature readings 69 a.m. and 82 at 2 p.m.
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Alma Strikes Key West As It Pounds Cuba And Heads North
Hurricane Alma blasted Key West with 100 mph gusts and 60 mph sustained winds as the storm's eye neared. Havana reported 117 mph gusts while Alma crossed toward Florida, with forecasters predicting a possible Key West landfall by afternoon. The hurricane alert extended along the Florida Keys and Everglades City region amid a 90 mph wind core moving north northeast at 15 mph.
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Rose Poly to award record 135 degrees at 88th commencement
Rose Polytechnic Institute will award a record 135 degrees at the 88th Commencement exercises Saturday at 10 a.m. in Shook Memorial fieldhouse. Bachelor’s degrees total 130 with four earned in March and five in December. Masters degrees will be conferred on five. This year includes a new designated Bachelor of Science degree.
Oldest Stock Exchange Located in Amsterdam
United Press International notes the world’s oldest stock exchange is in Amsterdam, Holland, founded in 1602. The historical fact underscores Amsterdam’s long financial heritage and its influence on global markets.
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Garfield High School Holds 1966 Diploma Night
Indiana State University Arena hosts Garfield High School commencement for the 1966 class. The ceremony begins at 8 p.m. Superintendent Max Gabbert will receive the graduates from principal Bradley Lorton as diplomas are presented.
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John Rufatto
William Cobb
Wanda Williams
Marsha Bell
Eugene Esperson
Susan Ro
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Harvey Hostetler
Jess Lucas
Shelly Morgan
James Payne
Mmes
Hellen Enders
Virginia Fuqua
Charlotte Jones
Gemini Docking Error Highlighted In Space Mission
Gemini 9 astronauts Thomas Stafford and Eugene Cernean faced a docking setback after a shroud over the ATDA docking collar failed to jettison. Four separation devices were taped to a protective shroud, costing a potential linkup with the satellite. The incident, described as human error, ended the pursuit of the augmented target docking adapter and delayed docking.
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Terre Haute Plans Sesquicentennial Launch With Mayor Reception
The opening day of Terre Haute Sesquicentennial events features a noon luncheon and mayoral reception in the Mayflower Room at Terre Haute House. The day begins with a 10 minute aerial bomb salute, factory whistles, and church bells, followed by a courthouse ceremony and a flag-raising salute.
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Vigo County
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Senior Citizens Center
Judge Albert Owens Died at 84 in Terre Haute
Vigo County judge Albert R. Owens a longtime Superior Court judge and founder of a local law school died suddenly at St Anthony's Hospital at 10 45 p m He was 84 and a prominent attorney and educator born in Riley Township and raised in Terre Haute He studied at Wiley High School Indiana State University and the Indianapolis College of Law in Indianapolis
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Appellate Court Clears Acree On Accounts
The Indiana Appellate Court upheld a Vigo County verdict clearing former auditor Everett J. Acree of 65 662 dollars in questioned street materials payments in Terre Haute. Audits covered 1956 to 1959 and a Vigo jury found payments were in good faith.
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