Ladson Takes Command of USACMLCS at Fort McClellan
Col Robert N Ladson assumed command of the U S Army Chemical Center and School at Bullene Field Fort McClellan Alabama on June 14 He replaces Col Edwin G Pike who moves to ROTC at University of Wisconsin Pike received the Legion of Merit for cost reduction and management improvements. Ladson a Rose Polytechnic Institute chemical engineer class of 1939 served in World War II and later held key CBR defense roles and international postings before taking command. He is married to Ruth Stone of Fort Payne and resides on post at 17 Buckner Circle
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U. S. Army Chemical Center and School
Usacmlcs
Ladson
Jasonville
Ind
Edwin G. Pike
Reserve Officer Training Corps
University of Wisconsin
Bullene Field
John Campbell Jr
Macon Hipp
Pike
Usacmlgcs
Col. Ladson
Chemical Corps
Rose Polytechnic Institute
Chemical Mortar Battalion
Sicily
Italy
France
Germany
Austria
U.S. Gypsum Co
Chicago
Command and General Staff College
Miss Ruth Stone
Fort Payne
Ala
Buckner Circle
Post
Legion Plans Formal Burning Of Old Flags
The United War Veterans Council of Vigo County announces a public flag burning ceremony during the Fourth of July fireworks at the Vigo County Fair grounds. Sponsored by American Legion Post No 40, residents may leave old flags at local Legion Posts for burning in compliance with the law. The council hopes this becomes an annual event led by Alexander Heller.
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United War Veterans Council of
Vigo County
Vigo County Fairgrounds
American Legion
Anderson to Speak at ISU Seminar on Politics
U S representative from Illinois Congressman John B Anderson will address ISU two session seminar on selecting candidates and the presidential nominating convention. Anderson, a 1960 and 1966 elected congressman, will speak at 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. His talks are open to the public as part of the two week program organized by ISU Social Science Education Center with the Taft Institute of Government.
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U. S
I Illinois
ISU
John B. Andersson
R-I
Social Science Education Center
Robert A. Taft Institute of Government
Anderson
University of Illinois
Law
Harvard Law School
U. S. State Department
Congress
Winnebago County
John Ericsson Republican Club
Rockford
Charles W. Engelland
ISU Social Science Education Center
Indiana
New York
Robert A. Taft
Parke County Center seeks activity leaders and secretary bookkeeper
The Parke County Children's Memorial Activity Center in Rockville invites applications for activity leaders and a secretary bookkeeper. Leaders need a high school education, an interest in and understanding of the mentally retarded, and experience with children. the secretary requires similar qualifications plus typing, bookkeeping, and filing skills. Call at 602 Howard Ave between 9 am and 4 pm, Monday through Friday.
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Rockville
Ind
Parke County Children’s Memorial
Paul Stone
Stone
Howard Ave
City Council Sets Special Session Friday Evening
The City Council will meet in special session Friday July 5 at 7 30 p m to consider three department appropriation requests totaling 77000 The requests were tabled at the Wednesday regular meeting The session will also address 1969 salary levels for police and fire departments The three appropriations total 40000 for a new police communication center 22000 for the Board of Public Works and Safety for insurance and 15000 for the Park Department to cover park payroll through the remainder of 1968
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Board of Public Works and Safety
Park Department
Counterfeit $20 Brought to Montezuma Bank Counter
Montezuma Indiana Parke State Bank officials report a counterfeit $20 bill found among cash at the Montezuma branch. President John Hays identified the note with serial number 684902661A, noting the bill’s light green back color and poor interior paper quality as telltale features.
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Montezuma
Ind
Parke State Bank
John Hays
Public Service Employees Honored With Awards at Banquet
Indiana honors 24 men for a combined 380 years of service at the Wabash River Station Service Awards Banquet attended by about 210 at Adams Country Club. C H Blanchar presided as chairman. Harold C Thurman MC. pins awarded for 5 to 25 years. Attendees included five executives and their wives from headquarters.
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Public Service
Indiana
Wabash River Station
Adams’s Country Club
Harold C. Thurman
C. H. Blanchar
Everett R. Osterhage
Howard L. Ryan
Woodrow L. Vencel
Lester R. Prusett
Raymond L. Burgan
Delbert K. Joy
Charles C. Gurchick
Aime C. Matthews
Harold W. Taylor
Herbert E. Heramb
Lloyd C. Zenor
John Buckthal Jr
Cleb L
Bible School Program at Youngstown Methodist Sunday
The Youngstown Methodist Church hosts a Bible School program at 7 30 p m Sunday with a public invitation. A social hour with refreshments follows the program.
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Youngstown
Driver Held After Two Car Collision on Riley Post Road
A northside man, Richard Funk, 28, was listed in fair condition at St. Anthony Hospital after a two car crash on Riley Legion Post Road at 9:25 p.m. Thursday. His brother John Funk, 41, and two others were treated and released. The parked car owner Sue Lintz, 21, and passenger Darrell Brough, 23, were also treated and released.
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St. Anthony Hospital
Riley Legion
Sue Lintz
S. 24Th St
Darrell Brough
Leland Ave
Arrest of John Funk on public intoxication charges
From the hospital, John Funk was arrested by Deputy Sheriffs Bill Nicholson and Ray Sutherland and charged with public intoxication.
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John Funk
Bill Nicholson
Ray Sutherland
Lt Swift Named To Police Body
Lt James Swift of the Terre Haute Police Department was appointed to the legislative committee of the Indiana Fraternal Order of Police at their convention in Indianapolis. The committee will represent about 7 000 policemen at the next Indiana General Assembly session. Swift will serve his third term on the committee and has been with the local force since 1959.
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James Swift
Terre Haute
Indiana Fraternal Order of Police
Indianapolis
Indiana General Assembly
Swift
Two people treated after separate collisions
Two individuals were treated and released after separate incidents near 6 p.m. Thursday. Harold Berry, 2424 7th Ave, was injured when his car and a taxicab driven by Richard J. Cottom, 611 N. 7th St, collided at Thirteenth and One-Half St and Dean Ave. Berry was treated at St. Anthony Hospital. A motorcyclist, James Walter, Second a, was injured when his bike struck a car driven by Linda L. Jennings, 75 S. 19th Lt, as it turned left onto Wabash Ave from Fifteenth St. Walter was treated at Union Hospital and released to the Indiana State University Infirmary.
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Harold Berry
7Th Ave
Richard J. Cottom
7Th St
Thirteenth
Dean Ave
Berry
St. Anthony Hospital
James Walter
Piccadilly Will Be Streamlined Plan Unveiled
The Greater London Council announced a plan to streamline Piccadilly Circus in London with underground traffic, new buildings and hotels. The project aims to reconfigure the traffic circle and modernize the area while preserving the famous Eros statue. The work is expected to take about years to complete.
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London
Piccadilly Circus
God of Love
Greater London Council
Eros
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Veterans Council
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William L. Eldred
William Eldred
Fenwood Ave
Navy
Northwestern University
Eldred
San Diego
Calif
ATO
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