Fire Ravages Brazil Plan in Am-Wit Loss估
Brazil Indiana firemen battled a major blaze at the Am-Vit clay plant on West Hendrix Street. Loss was estimated at 2 to 3 million dollars as the four story building housing the clay preparation unit and machinery burned. 200 workers were affected. production halted.
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Brazil
Ind
Am-Wit
West Hendrix St
Everett Goss
American Vitrified Products Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Am-Vit
Chicago
Jim Crabb
Ramsey Delibro
Hal Watley
Am- Vit
Crabb
Michael Weaver
Sailor Killed in East of Odon Car Crash
A 21 year old sailor on leave from the USS Tidewater died when his car collided with a semi trailer at Indiana 58 and Indiana 45 four miles east of Odon. Police identified him as John A. Chinn of Crane Indiana.
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Indiana 58
Indiana
Odon
John A. Chinn
Tidewater
Crane Indiana
Roy Darbrow
Rt. 2
Vevay
Rising Sun
James Neal
Michigan City
U.S. 12
Barnett Criticizes Wells Takeover of Ivy Tech
Indiana Vocational official John V. Barnett criticizes state School Superintendent Richard D. Wells for taking over vocational education and abolishing the Ivy Tech program. Barnett urges continued adult retraining as state leaders push for regional Ivy Tech development. Ivy Tech president Harry McGuff predicts long term success despite current problems and Wells’ strong control over federal funds through SBVTE.
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Barnett
Wells
Ivy Tech
Richard D. Wells
Indiana
John V. Barnett
Indiana Vocational Technical College
Indiana State Chamber of Commerce
Terre Haute
Wabash Valley Regional Institute
Wabash Valley Regional Institute Board of Directors
Harry McGuff
State Board For Vocational and Technical Education
SBVTE
Cat flea spreads to leopards and marsupial hosts found
The article notes cat fleas infest domestic cats and have been found on leopards opossums and mongooses, suggesting a broader host range and potential disease transmission implications.
Hoosier Boys State Enters Busy Day At ISU
About 60 boys join Indiana State University activities on day three as gubernatorial hopefuls address the group at Tilson Music Hall. FBI agent Paul Zolbe spoke Monday on bureau operations and participants attend three county schools and afternoon sessions led by ISU and Indiana State Police instructors.
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Hoosier Boys
Indiana State University
Tilson Music Hall
Indiana
Paul Zolbe
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
Terre Haute
Bureau
Frederick Bauer
James E. Church
Indiana State University Marching Sycamores
Donald Sheilds
ISU
Steve Woodworth
Ligonier
Indiana State Police
John White
Charlestown
Claude Billings
Indiana State
Weather Forecast Local Conditions Terre Haute Indiana
The U S Weather Bureau reports river stage at 3.7 feet and daytime temperatures with 68 locally. Forecasts predict fair to partly cloudy skies and cool conditions tonight and Tuesday with highs near 75 to 78 and lows around 45 to 50 across Indiana Illinois. Precipitation chances are low at ten percent. Street thermometer readings show 57 a.m. and 69 at 2 p.m. Dirt dust counts are high at 98 micrograms per cubic meter.
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Terre Haute
Indiana
Tllinois
Thieu Affirms Harmony With Nixon After Midway Talks
At Midway Island Nixon and Thieu pledged continued U S Saigon solidarity after Nixon announced a 25 000 troop withdrawal from Vietnam. Thieu dismissed rumors of U S Saigon divergence and said they shared a very close understanding on peace efforts. Nixon then left for Honolulu after five hours of talks.
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Midway Island
Nixon
U. S
Vietnam
Washington- Saigon
Nguyen van Thieu
mid-Pacific
United States
Saigon
Thieu
Honolulu
West Vigo Seniors Graduation Signals End of Year
West Vigo High School hosts the 1969 commencement at 8 p.m. with diplomas presented by Peters Farmer and John Sutherland. Valedictorian Judith Ann Garzolini and salutatorian Kathy O'Brien address the ceremony. Dr. Hays and school officials confer awards. The event features the West Vigo band under Donald Gamble, with addresses by Timothy Holbert and Robert Silcock.
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West Vigo High School
George J. Hays
George Waugh
Peter Farmer
John Sutherland
Waugh
Judith Ann Garzolini
West Vigo
Kathy O’brien
Wayne Crockett
Gil Bedino
Donald Gamble
Timothy Holbert
Robert Silcock
Bill Haymaker
Rebecca McQueary
Union Hospital Turbines Here
Five of nine gas turbine engines are being installed at Union Hospital for its self contained gas total energy plant. The system generates electricity, heating, cooling, steam and hot water while recovering hot exhaust for warmth and comfort.
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Union Hospital
Tnowe
Total Energy Plant
Mmost
Terre Haute Gas Corp
David J. Field
Ewing Miller Associates
Joseph B. Mackey
Mackey
Laird Praises Troop Pullout Move Toward Peace
Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird lauded President Nixon’s order to pull 25 000 U S troops from Vietnam saying it brings the U S closer to peace and marks a plan to shift U S forces in Southeast Asia The pullout to begin with combat battalions or support units will be coordinated by a joint task force in Hawaii and may keep troops in reserve on Okinawa or Hawaii rather than returning home
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Washington
Melvin R. Laird
Nxon
Vietnam
United States
Midway
Laird
Southeast Asia
U.S
South Vietnam
Pacific Command
Hawaii
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Martin Photo
U. S. Weather Bureau
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Violet Cline
James Hargis
Beverly Ferran
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Mike Fields
Dennis McCleary
Becky McQueary
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Gene Ramsey
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Tom Rodgers
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Alan Barbour
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Keith Baugues
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