Local School Worker Daniel Cheek Retires After 12 Years
Daniel Cheek will retire Thursday after 12 years with Vigo County School Corp. He started as a coal miner and later served as janitor, stockman, and stockroom overseer at Deming School. Born in Clay County, he moved to Terre Haute in 1933 and loves his organized work ethic.
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Daniel Cheek
Vigo County School Corp
Dan
Deming School
Merchant's Distilling Corp
Glen Ayr Coal Co
Clay County
Terre Haute
Bowles
Cloverland
Cottage Hill
Route 40
Brazil Greenhouse
Cheek
Jack Williams
Martin
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Police Probe Burglary at Paige's Music Store
Warner Paige owner of Paige's Music Store reports radios a tape recorder a walkie talkie batteries tapes and 10 Jimi Hendrix records stolen in a weekend break in. The break in was found at 8 30 am Monday by employee Harold Ferguson after entry via broken rear window and smashed glass.
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Warner Paige
Paige
Wabash Ave
Harold Ferguson
Lloyd Pounds
Nixon seeks 2.6 billion in new foreign aid funds
Acting secretary of state Elliot Richardson opened hearings as the Nixon administration seeks 2.6 billion dollars for overseas aid. He argued U S influence depends on continuing development programs in Latin America Asia and Africa to prevent a drop in economic assistance and to ensure self sufficiency. Wisconsin leads U S milk and cheese production.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
U.S
America
United States
Elliot L. Richardson
Richardson
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Latin America
Asia
Africa
Judge Johnston Tackles High Defense Costs In Vigo Court
In Vigo Circuit Court Judge H Ralph Johnston began a bench trial on theft and accepted a guilty plea in a separate matter. He appointed Public Defender Richard Cronin after Barnhart, 22, stated most local lawyers demanded large upfront fees. The court set conditions including a court-determined fee and potential replacement counsel if conflicts arise. The case involves a $67 check allegedly stolen by others. Another defendant, Jack Wayne Jeffers, 27, faces a bench trial for purse theft from two women on the near northside last July 3 after a jury request was withdrawn. sentencing is set for June 18 for Michael L Thayer, 20, Indianapolis, guilty of second degree burglary in an entry at Big Four Auto Wrecking Co.
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Vigo
H. Ralph Johnston
Johnston
Lloyd David Barnhart
Kent Ave
Richard Cronin
Barnhart
Cronin
County General Fund
Gerald McGlone
Betty Linnebury
Jeffers
Dorothy Smith
Michael L. Thayer
Indianapolis
Big Four Auto Wrecking Co., Inc
N. 25Th St
Murphy Will Goes to Probate Court
The will of Nette Dietz Murphy who died May 20 was admitted to probate by Probate Commissioner Edward L. Hamilton. Sole heir is her husband Edward L. Murphy of 510 S. 24th St. The estate value is listed as undetermined. Terre Haute National Bank was appointed executor and the firm Kearns Kearns and Kearns named counsel.
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Nette Dietz Murphy
Edward L. Hamilton
Edward L. Murphy
S. 24Th St
Terre Haute First National Bank
Kearns, Kearns and Kearns
Bosses' Night Set Tomorrow At Louise's Restaurant
The Wabash Valley Personnel Association holds its annual Bosses' Night Tuesday starting at 6 30 p m at Louise's Restaurant. A film produced by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service will be shown and Leon Groves an Indianapolis service commissioner will answer questions after the film.
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Wabash Valley Personnel Association
Louise’s
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Leon Groves
Indianapolis
Union Hospital Looks to Add Turbines for Energy Needs
The report notes continued effort at Union Hospital with a program shown on the page. Future plans include adding more gas turbine generators if energy capacity grows. The AiResearch machines are manufactured by Garrett Corp of Los Angeles.
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Union Hospital
Joseph Mackey
Terre Haute Gas Corp
Garrett Corp
Los Angeles
Wells Control Hits Ivy Tech Funding in SBVTE Shakeup
Wells takeover of SBVTE cuts Ivy Tech regional funding and blocks $525,000 for Wabash Valley and $100,000 for St. Joseph Valley. Local leaders warn federal funds will funnel to vocational programs under Wells while Ivy Tech relies on about $6 million in state support from 1969 legislature. Mor ris says campus will keep operating despite cutbacks.
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SBVTE
Edgar Whitcomb
Ivy Tech
Wabash Valley Regional Institute Board
St. Joseph Valley
South Bend
Virgil Morris
Wabash Valley Regional Institute
Wells
Morris
John L. Bloxsome
Terre Haute
Indiana General Assembly
Rattler Invasion Prompts Valley Alert
In Martinez California rattlesnakes invade Pinole Valley subdivisions as construction drives them from hills. Residents report sightings totaling over 100 with a family finding 16 in a backyard. The Contra Costa Agricultural Department issues a control paper prepared by UC Extension Service outlining removal methods.
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Martinez
Calif
UPI
Pinole Valley
Contra Costa Agricultural Department
University of California Extension Service
Jewish Population Share in the United States
About three percent of the United States population is Jewish according to cited demographic estimates.
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The
United States
Heated Front Entrance Sidewalk Feature Highlight
The front entrance sidewalk is heated to prevent ice and snow in cold weather. This winter convenience helps guests navigate safely and comfortably with reduced slipping risk.
Three Face Judge in Federal Court in Terre Haute
Federal Judge James EB and staff returned to Terre Haute for a criminal calendar and hearings for the week. Edward John Rushford pleaded guilty to interstate transportation of a stolen vehicle and a pre sentence investigation was ordered. Joseph Michael Kalady and Willie Ray Short entered not guilty pleas to related charges.
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James EB. Noland
Terre Haute
Edward John Rushford
Joseph Michael Kalady
Willie Ray Short
Erie-Lackawanna to seek halt on Chicago Hoboken trains
The Erie-Lackawanna Railway Co. said it will file a petition to discontinue two passenger trains operating between Chicago and Hoboken. The move aims to end service on the routes, pending regulatory approval.
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Cleveland, Ohio
Erie-Lackawanna Railway Co
Chicago
Hoboken
New Jersey President Cites Losses From Twin Trains
Gregory W. Maxwell, president, said the operation of the two trains caused annual losses of 1.7 million dollars. The comment highlights financial strain tied to the transit setup.
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N.J
Gregory W. Maxwell
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Brazil
Gail A. Cheek
Prudential Insurance Co
Reva
Jim Cheek
Wiley High School
Gant’s
Remu
Canada
Circulation Department
Terre Haute Star Newspapers
Wisconsin
Murphy Will
Sud
Lafayette
N.E. Corner
Wabash
Katateria
S. 7Th
7Th & Hulman
Anderson
Rattler Menace
Central Federal
Financial Circle
Central Federal Savings and Loan Association
General Heating
Maple Ave
Bramble Bush Restaurant
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