Large scale gambling raid targets Terre Haute
FBI Indiana State Police and local officials raided 39 business establishments in Terre Haute and Vigo County early Friday seizing about 50 electronic slot machines. Dale Snodgrass of Snodgrass Sales Co. was arrested on operating an illegal gambling business with warrants issued for two men. Police chief James Swift said the operation follows a five month probe and was conducted with federal warrants. Continued on page 12.
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Eastern Floods Ravage a Wide Area Across States
A new storm driven by Agnes sent the Ohio and other rivers over their banks flooding New York Pennsylvania and Virginia. Tens of thousands evacuated by helicopter and National Guard units assisted in Wilkes Barre El mira Corning Olean Painted Post and other towns. The Pittsburgh Point measured 25.9 feet threatening major flooding along the Ohio Allegheny and Monongahela rivers.
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California Delegate Ruling Keeps McGovern Win
A federal judge ruled that George McGovern keeps all 271 California delegates from the June primary. Attorneys for Humphrey Jackson Chisholm Wallace argued for proportional division, but the court protected the winner take all system as stable for the Democratic National Convention.
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Regional Weather Summary for Terre Haute Indiana
The National Weather Service reports fair to partly cloudy conditions and a cool trend across Terre Haute and surrounding Indiana and Illinois areas. Highs near 75 to 82 in Indiana, with lows around 46 to 51, and a 5 percent chance of rain through today and Saturday. River stage 4.8 feet and falling. dirt dust count 84 micrograms per cubic meter.
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Gen Maxwell to retire from Hulman Field Air National Guard
Gen Allison Maxwell commander of the Hulman Field Air National Guard will retire from active service this fall at age 55 after leading the unit since 1961. He served in World War II and the Korean conflict and plans to travel, fish, hunt, golf and watch his grandson grow. Born in Indianapolis, he comes from a large family with a flying legacy beginning with his brother Howard who joined the Indiana Air National Guard in 1928.
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Bowen Wins GOP Governor Nomination on First Ballot
Indianapolis AP Bowen of Bremen captured the Republican nomination for governor on the first ballot as L. Keith Bulen and other key supporters confirmed. State Sen. Robert Orr appeared set for lieutenant governor on the first ballot, with William Sharp backed for the nomination and Whitcomb's name discussed as a potential national committeeman. The convention moved to ballot the nominations in one round.
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United Way Sets Ambitious 1972 73 Campaign Goal
The Wa bash Valley United Way will seek a campaign goal of 779367 for 1972 73 up 207553 over this year's allocations The UW board approved the goal Ed Schulz executive director urged broader fair share giving and more middle management participation The board also readmitted the Salvation Army and Turner Girls Club for 1973 allocations with 15500 and 11000 respectively Ratcliffe noted non unanimous votes and ongoing agency decisions continued on page 8 col 1
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Now You Know By United Press International
In San Salvador, the penalty for drunken driving is execution by firing squad. The harsh law reflects the city’s tough stance on crime and public safety.
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1300 Youngsters Compete in Indiana Special Olympics
About 1300 children took part in Indiana Special Olympics with tracks and field events opening the day. Darrell Deale, a nine year old Franklin School pupil, won his second gold medal as teachers and chaperones praised the effort shaping self confidence.
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President Signs Education Bill and Busing Debate
President Nixon signed a 21.3 billion education bill while denouncing its antibusing provisions as inadequate and a retreat from responsibility. He urged a moratorium on court-ordered busing and criticized Congress for yielding to rhetoric rather than solutions. He warned of delays and outlined views on arms talks, meat import quotas, and wiretap authority.
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