Franco to Step Down as Head of Government
Gen Francisco Franco will relinquish the government post while remaining Spain’s chief of state. Adm Luis Carrero Blanco is poised to become president this weekend, with Prince Juan Carlos designated as future king. The move signals a rare power transition since 1939, amid cabinet reshuffles and conservative appointments.
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Madrid
Francisco Franco
Spain
Associated Press
Adm
Luis Carrero Blanco
Franco
Juan Carlos
Carrero Blanco
Council of the Realm
Hector J. Campora
Alejandro Rodriguez de Valcarcel
Cortes
Valcarcel
Judge to Rule On Media Curb In Watergate Hearings
A federal judge said he would rule on Tuesday if the court can restrict television and radio coverage of Senate Watergate committee hearings. The decision follows arguments by special prosecutors seeking closed or limited public access for witnesses facing indictment, with potential indictments anticipated by summer.
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Washington
U.S
Legislative Committee
Sirica
Heymann
U.S. Attorney's Office
Archibald Cox
Watergate Committee
Sam J. Ervin
D-N.c
Cox
White House
H. R. Haldeman
John D. Ehrlichman
John W. Dean II
Atty
John N. Mitchell
Commerce
Maurice
Major Watergate Updates From Washington
U S District Judge Sirica to hear Cox bid to curb live TV radio coverage of Senate hearings. Sen Ervin plans to broaden panel mandate to include White House security actions. Fred Thompson counters. Haldeman testified in civil suit about Dean inquiry. Porter admits grand jury lie and Magruder perjury claims.
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Washington Post
Sam J. Ervin Jr
Senate
White House
Fred Thompson
Weather Forecast For Terre Haute Area
The map shows river stage rising to 15.4 feet with no precipitation. Forecast calls partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with higher daytime temperatures. Lows tonight 63 to 66, highs Saturday around 88 to 89. Rain chances near zero tonight and about 10 percent Saturday. Dirt-dust count 89, sunrise 5 22, sunset 7 15. Street thermometer reads 66 at 6 a.m. and 86 at 2 p.m.
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Terre Haute
Indiana
Rose-Hulman Local Effort Needs Boost
Dr. John A. Logan, president of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, urged completion of the Terre Haute phase of the $5 million Centennial Campaign by July 31. He cited local support as essential to compete with top schools and strengthen Indiana's prestige.
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John A. Logan
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute
Country Club of
Logan
Rose
Rose-Hulman
Dr. Logan
Rose- Hulman
Ohio
MIT
CalTech
Lehigh
Brown
Cornell
Indiana
Marshall T. Hubbard
Benjamin G. Cox
Donald E. Smith
Pat O’leary
Forrest G. Sherer
House of Photography
ARC Vigo Area seeks foster homes for respite care
The Vigo County Association for Retarded Children calls for foster homes to provide respite care for mentally disabled children and adults. contact 1015 S. 12th St. ARC aims to reach all ages to inform them of services. John Orr notes this appeal is new locally and highlights need for temporary placements and future group housing plans.
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Vigo County
ARC
John Orr
Katherine Hamilton Mental Health Center
Orr
Blood Bank Board Elects Officers at 12th CBP Anniversary
Rev. Alvin Ricklefs was named re elected as chairman of the Community Blood Program during the annual meeting at St Anthony’s Hospital marking the 12th anniversary. Other officers re elected include Michael L Brooks as vice chairman and Dr Arnold W Kunkler as treasurer. Mrs Paul Henderson will become secretary, replacing Herbert Gerdink. Mary Mankin executive director reported 13315 registered donors and 50000 to 60000 potential beneficiaries in Vigo County and nearby counties, with 10354 pints donated in 12 years and 1557 pints transferred out of area. John Roetker received special recognition for several years of service. The board emphasized enrollment before emergencies and noted contact details at 1024 S 6th St.
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Community Blood Program
Alvin Ricklefs
United Way
Annal
St. Anthony Hospital
Mike Brooks
Paul Henderson
Mary FE. Mankin
Jack G. Weinbaum
Herbert Gerdink
Arnold W. Kunkier
George Waugh
E. R. Gobreski
Martin
Mary Mankin
Vigo County
United States
John Roetker
Bauer Appointed To Commission
Gov. Otis R. Bowen named Frederick T. Bauer of Terre Haute to the Indiana Commission on Higher Education along with Samuel A. Rea and Irving L. Lewin to fill terms. The 12‑member board reviews long range planning for state universities and coordinates with private colleges. Bauer replaces John M. House. Continued on page 16.
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Otis R. Bowen
Frederick T. Bauer
Terre Haute
Higher Education Commission
Bauer
John M. House
Samuel A. Rea
Fort Wayne
David H. Baker
Kendallville
Irving. L. Lewin
Hammond
Robert A. Lucas
Gary
Indiana General Assembly
Alan C. Rankin
Indiana State University
Rankin
Bowen
Indiana Commission On Higher Education
Kelley Nomination Seen Lifting FBI Morale
Washington AP report says Kansas City Police Chief Clarence M. Kelley has been nominated to head the FBI. Supporters cite his 21 years with the bureau and 1961 leadership of the Kansas City Police as boosts to morale and public image, pending Senate confirmation after Hoover’s 47 years at the helm.
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Washington
Kansas City
Clarence M. Kelley
FBI
Kelley
Senate
J. Edgar Hoover
Kansas City Police
Kelley vows to restore FBI prestige to Hoover era
United Press International reports Kansas City official Kelley pushes to rebuild FBI image after Watergate disclosures. He argues morale and public trust hinge on appointing a strong leader, aiming to restore the bureau to Hoover-era standing before Senate testimony.
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Kansas City
Kelley
FBI
Hoover
Senate
Skylab Reaches Full Power After Solar Wing Deployment
Skylab missions resume normally as astronauts Conrad Kerwin and Weitz report improved power, lights, water and food after a daring space walk to release a jammed solar wing. The crew expected to complete a 28 day mission with enhanced energy enabling more experiments.
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Space Station
Camden Man Gunned Down in Predawn Shooting
Major B. Coxson, a defeated Camden mayoral candidate, was shot to death at his Cherry Hill home. A woman and two children were wounded in the attack, described as gangland style, with Lois Luby and her children among the injured. The Luby family had adopted Coxson's surname.
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Cherry Hill
N.J
B. Coxson
Camden
Cherry Hill Medical Center
Lois Luby
Lita
Toro
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Watergate
U.S. District Court
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Herbert L. Porter
Nixon Campaiin
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Magruder
National Weather Service
Illinois
Vigo
Blood Bank Board
Col. G
News Digest
L. Patrick Gray III
Gray
E. Howard Hunt Jr
Lowell P. Weicker
R-Conn
William D. Ruckelshaus
United Press International
Bureau
Skylab
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