ISU Urgently Seeks Space for Growth in Terre Haute
The Tribune outlines Indiana State University’s urgent need for expansion in the Community Center Area Project. Enrollment has surged from 1,300 to 9,400, with projections to 18,000 by 1972, driving requirements for a new library, a fine arts center, and expanded recreation facilities.
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Kansas Tornado Rips Eastern State Hit Topeka Hard
A Kansas tornado outbreak struck eastern Kansas including Topeka with a 15 mile path of destruction. At least 13 dead and nearly 600 injured. Topeka hardest hit with 12 dead and about 450 treated. Manhattan, Wolcott, Jarbale, Basehor and Lansing also damaged. Major damage to Washburn University and state facilities. Governor Avery mobilized National Guard and asked Forbes AFB for aid.
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Alma Hits Florida Panhandle After Cuba Crossing
Hurricane Alma moved along the Florida Panhandle with 90 mph winds as authorities evacuated beaches. The storm left at least 45 dead across three nations, with a body recovered near the Sunshine Skyway bridge in St. Petersburg and ongoing fears of further waves of destruction as it weakened inland.
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Weather map and forecast for Terre Haute region
U S Weather Bureau map notes river stage 3.8 feet and no precipitation. Terre Haute area sees partly cloudy warm day with high mid 80s and evening showers likely. Indiana region forecasts showers and thunderstorms today, some severe with damaging winds and large hail, ending tonight. Illinois area expected rain today with highs 70s to 80s and cooler later tonight.
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Wiley High School Commencement at ISU Arena
Wiley High School commencement will be held Thursday at 8 p m in the Indiana State University arena. Superintendent Max Gabbert will receive the class from Wiley principal S T Profitt. Valedictorian Karen Curtis and salutatorian Sharon Crandell speak on the Emerald City theme with music by Judy Grimes and the Wiley Robed Choir directed by Vera Wright.
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Rebecca Holmes
Paul Kassel
Roger Larri
First Million Subscribed in Hospital Drive
The Union Hospital expansion drive passes the one million mark with 1 121 300 raised toward a 1 500 000 goal as part of a 5 500 000 multi phase project. Chairman Welby M. Frantz notes 500 000 comes from hospital funds and 3 million will be borrowed with the rest from Hill Burton funds.
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Rose Memorials at Rose Institute Dedicate Halls and Center
Rose Polytechnic Institute dedicates two 78 man residence halls and a million dollar campus center during Saturday ceremonies at 10 a.m. in Shook Memorial Fieldhouse. Center named for Grace and Anton Hulman Sr. gifts from the Hulman Foundation total 250000. Mees Hall honors Dr. Carl Leo Mees. Scharpenberg Hall honors Charles and Lola Scharpenberg. gifts support the Centennial Development and engineering campus expansion.
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Terre Haute
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Rose
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Mildred Crapo
Muncie
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Film adaptations of Moby Dick span decades and titles
Herman Melville's Moby Dick has inspired multiple films, with early 1926 version The Sed Beast and later 1930 and 1956 releases retaining the novel's original title.
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Herman Melville
Moby Dick
Refuge for planes as Alma prompts evacuations
Several KC135 refueling aircraft from Home stead AFB flew to Bunker Hill Indiana to escape Hurricane Alma. At Baer Field Fort Wayne Indiana Air National Guard officials said they were asked to aid in civilian evacuations in the storm's path.
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Eight year old writes to president about hills and development
Eight year old Robert Douglass Jr of Novato California protests hill destruction to make room for people. He sends a penciled letter to President Johnson and receives a response from Secretary Udall noting concern over hills fields and animal habitat.
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Miss Terre Haute Sesquicentennial Queen Voting Ends Tonight
Final votes in the Miss Terre Haute Sesquicentennial Queen contest must be cast by 7 p.m. with the top 12 named to the court. The queen will be crowned Saturday night at the Sesquicentennial Ball in the Mayflower Room of the Terre Haute House by Howard Batman.
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