Rock Wins Dem Governor Nomination At Indiana Party
Reported by AP early results show Robert L. Rock narrowly defeating Bodine 953 to 951 to win the Democratic nomination for governor. Rock denounced bosses and urged voter power as he prepares to face Republican Edgar Whitcomb in November. At the Indiana Democratic state convention a protester from Eugene McCarthy's camp briefly disrupted proceedings, was escorted out, and a new pro peace clause was adopted.
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Haley Among Delegates To Chicago
INDIANAPOLIS AP Indiana Democrats elected 31 delegates in district caucuses Thursday night for the party's national convention. Indiana will have 68 delegates and 63 votes with 15 delegates to be appointed by Democratic State Chairman Gordon St. Angelo and confirmed by the state convention. Each of the 11 districts picked three delegates and four alternates, except the 7th and 9th districts which chose two delegates each.
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Warren Chief Justice Earl Warren May Step Down
Washington United Press International reports Chief Justice Earl Warren may resign after the 1967 68 term. Warren 77 headed a liberal court noted for desegregation civil liberties and controversial rulings. White House comment delayed. succession could fall to President Johnson Abe Fortas or Thurgood Marshall are named as possible successors.
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Indiana Democratic platform backs Vietnam peace effort
INDIANAPOLIS AP The Democratic state convention adopted a Vietnam war plank and a tax plank urging no property tax increases without eliminating waste. Rep Ray Madden pushed the platform through. Sen Birch Bayh aided the Vietnam language, which favors negotiations and alternatives to war. The tax plank claims burdens on wage earners homeowners and small farms should not rise beyond current shares. Continued on Page 3 Col 4.
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National Convention Delegates Named in Indiana
Jack Haley of Terre Haute was appointed Seventh District delegate to the 1968 Democratic National Convention during proceedings at the State Democratic Convention in Indianapolis Friday. Marsee A. Cox editor of The Tribune former mayor Ralph Tucker and Judge H Ralph Johnston of Vigo Circuit Court were named alternates at large from Indiana.
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Vigo
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National delegates named from Indiana party ranks
Committeeman Richard B Stoner of Columbus and Nation al Committeewoman Dorothy Elmore of Crawfordsville are automatic national delegates. Nine other automatic delegates are Gov. Roger D. Branigin, former Gov. Matthew E Welsh, Sen. Vance Hartke, Sen Birch Bayh and Reps. Ray J Madden, John Brademas, J. Edward Roush, Andrew Jacobs Jr. and Lee H. Hamilton. Ten district chairmen auto- Continued On Page 3, Col. 2.
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Columbus
Dorothy Elmore
Crawfordsville
Roger D. Branigin
Matthew E Welsh
Vance Hartke
Birch Bayh
Ray J Madden
John Brademas
J. Edward Roush
Andrew Jacobs Jr
Lee H. Hamilton
Now You Know By United Press International
Americans consume on average 18.4 quarts of ice cream per year according to United Press International data.
Gun Control Bill Moves Swiftly in Senate and House
Washington AP reports a push to strengthen a gun control bill banning mail order rifles and shotguns. Senators Tydings and Hruska demand tighter action, citing gaps in intra state restrictions. House moves toward a midweek vote as Dodd and sponsors seek amendments.
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Tax bill sent to President Johnson by Senate
The Senate approved a 10 percent surcharge on individual and corporate income taxes and ordered a $6 billion federal spending cut. This marks the first federal income tax increase since 1951, in the Korea era, with President Johnson expected to sign though he dislikes the spending limits.
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City Tax Increase of 9 Coming Says Controller
City taxes are expected to rise about nine cents per hundred as costs of services grow. City Controller Carl Price notes five year rise from 2.61 to 3.25 per hundred, with pension fund and hydrant rentals driving the three percent salary hike. He says cuts in staffing help limit the tax increase, and the situation will be continued on page 2.
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U S Blames Radar Error For Attack On Own Ships
Saigon AP report says U S sources cite radar misreading as cause of reports of enemy helicopter sightings near the demilitarized zone and mistaken strikes on allied ships. A patrol boat sunk, an Australian destroyer damaged. investigation ongoing with no official comment.
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Weather Update for Terre Haute Area Showers Likely Tonight
The U S Weather Bureau reports river stage at 4.9 feet and falling as conditions show occasional showers and thundershowers. In Terre Haute and vicinity expect showers tonight, partial clearing Saturday with highs near mid eighties, lows around seventy. Illinois shows similar unsettled conditions with mild tonight and cooler Saturday.
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