Welsh Victory Predicted by Vigo County Democrats
Vigo County Democratic Chairman Ed A. Stapleton predicted a Welsh win in the November election as Matthew E. Welsh and the state ticket were nominated. Welsh beat Larry Conrad for the governorship by 497 votes, with Vigo delegates backing Welsh on machine 20 and machine 19 in separate counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew E. Welsh
Hoosier
Vigo County
Ed A. Stapleton
Larry Conrad
Richard C. Bodine
Theodore D. Wilson
Jeanne Trixler
Supreme and Appeals Courts
John J. Loughlin
Stapleton
Welsh
Vigo
Sullivan
Vermillion
Conrad
Vicki Weger
Democratic Party
Two Burn 10 Death on I 70 Centerpoint Ind
Two men died in a one car crash on Interstate 70 near the Manhattan Road overpass in Putnamville Indiana at about 5 50 a m. The vehicle went off the west bound road struck a guard rail and burst into flames. Police identified the victims as Robert J Wehbie 27 Center Point and Pardo W Porter 60 Terre Haute. Both worked for Clark Lift of Indiana. The driver Wehrle was from the Terre Haute office while Porter worked in Indianapolis. The Cloverdale Volunteer Fire Department put out the fire leaving the car destroyed. Bodies were not removed until hours later and were taken to the Clay County Hospital morgue. Cause is not certain but likely driver fell asleep.
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Putnamville
Ind
Manhattan Road
Clay County
Terre Haute
Indiana
Robert J. Wehbie
RR 1
Center Point
Pardo W. Porter
Blakely Avenue
Clark Lift of
Wehrle
Porter
Indianapolis
ISP
Thunderbirds Prepare Show at Hulman Field Tonight
The U S Air Force Thunderbirds arrived in Terre Haute to stage a 6 p m show at Hulman Field with a 35 minute performance planned for Wednesday. Maj Gen Owens Brig Gen Maxwell and others attended a dinner while Lt Col Swalm highlighted the unit’s Europe and Paris appearances and Vietnam era service.
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U.S. Air Force
Thunderbird
Terre Haute
Hulman Field
Tom Swalm
Nels Running
Jerry Bolt
Steve Dwelle
Rip Blaisdell
Blaisdell
Allison Maxwell
Thunderbirds
Earl Higbie
Frank Hettlinger
Martin
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
Wabash Valley Pilots Association
John N. Owens
Indiana
William “Bill” Brighton
Bernard J. Carney
Europe
North
Africa
Paris
France
Air Force
Vietnam
Swalm
Rip Claisdell
Tim Roels
Air Guard
Dick Jergens Orchestra
New York Adds 225 To McGovern s List
McGovern wins New York primary with 225 of 248 delegates unofficially. He narrows the margin toward a first ballot victory at the Democratic National Convention in Miami Beach. Kennedy remains a leading potential running mate per Queens leader Matthew Troy.
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New York
George S. McGovern
South
Washington
Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts
McGovern
Queens County
Matthew Troy
Kennedy
Troy
City to Seek Federal Funds for Bus Line Upgrade
Terre Haute moves to apply for federal money to modernize its transit system with 12 new buses, spare engines and transmissions, air conditioning, and fare boxes at a total cost of 396300. The city seeks 264000 federal grant, 132300 local share, with the West Central Indiana Economic Development District preparing the proposal. A public hearing is planned before submission.
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Terre Haute
William Brighton
Urban Mass Transportation Administration
West Central Indiana
West Central Indiana Economic Development District
Jerry Dooley
Mansfield
Ohio
Transportation Company
St. John Transportation Company
Weather map and regional forecast note
The weather map shows temperatures 58 at 6 am, 60 at noon, river stage 6.5 ft and falling. Local conditions: yesterday's high 80, low last night 57, no precipitation. Terre Haute and vicinity expect partly cloudy, cool tonight and Thursday with highs in the low to mid 70s. Indiana partly cloudy and cool tonight, highs in the low 70s Thursday, 5 percent rain. Illinois fair and cool tonight, mostly sunny and warmer Thursday, highs in the upper 60s to mid 70s. Dirt dust counts 53 mcg/m3. Sunrise 5:22 am, sunset 8:20 pm. Thermometer readings 58 at 6 pm, 68 at 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Baute
Indiana
Illinois
May Living Costs Rise Amid Clothing and Transport Increases
The May Consumer Price Index rose 0.3 percent to 124.7 as food eased while costs for clothing and transportation pushed up overall living costs. Wages for about 50 million workers increased slightly, and purchasing power rose due to tax cuts, though meat prices are expected to climb.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Nixon
Bureau
Mayors Back Nixon War Policy At Conference
In New Orleans the U S Conference of Mayors voted to support the President's Vietnam policy after Chicago Mayor Daley urged backing the stance. The group did not reaffirm setting a withdrawal date, choosing to avoid a fixed timetable by a large majority.
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New Orleans
U.S. Conference of Mayors
Vietnam
Richard Daley
Chicago
U N Security Council Unanimous on Anti Skyjacking Motion
The United Nations Security Council unanimously condemned acts endangering air traffic and urged governments to act against air pirates. The resolution, supported by U S officials though not as strong as desired, calls for international cooperation and sanctions on countries sheltering hijackers once ICAO proposed measures. Continued on Page 3.
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United Nations, N.Y
U.N. Security Council
Air Pirates Council
Lazar Moj
Sov
Yugoslavia
United States
U.S
George Bush
International Civil Aviation Organization
ICAO
Mojsov
Israel
U.N
Yosef Tekoah
Bronx Is Only New York City Borough On Mainland
The Bronx stands unique among New York City's five boroughs as the sole portion located on the U S mainland, separating it from the other boroughs that lie on islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronx
New York City
US Mainland
First Breakfast Set for Tuesday With Public Invite
Mayor William J. Brighton announced a public information breakfast at 7 30 a m Tuesday in the Imperial House. Department heads and guests Golby Uhlir Kirby Smith and a county health official will attend. The event is open to the public as part of monthly meetings and touched on city budget transit annexation and pay raises for police and fire personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Brighton
Imperial House
Golby Uhlir
Kirby Smith
County Health Department
Brighton
Terre Haute Transit Company
Ft. Harrison Ave
Fruitridge Ave
Matthew E. Welsh
Indiana
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Tion
New
C. Joseph Anderson
John William Haley
Haley Bros
Centerpoint
T.H
Maj Joe Howard
Washington, D. C
By Carl P. Leabsdorf
AP Political Writer
Elizabeth Holtzman
Emanuel Celler
Congress
Brooklyn
Holtzman
Celler
House
Mary Anne Pierce
National Weather Service
News Digest
United Press International
Indiana General Assembly
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