Kerwin Recovers Slower After Skylab Splashdown
Dr. Joseph P. Kerwin, returned from 28 days in space aboard Skylab, felt sicker than any U.S. astronaut. He was dizzy, vomited, and unable to walk unaided, while Charles Conrad Jr. and Paul J. Weitz recovered faster with dizziness diminishing. Doctors say all three should recover fully.
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Uss Ticonderoga
Skylab
Earth
U.S
Joseph P. Kerwin
Pacific Ocean
Space
Orbiting Laboratory
Royce Hawkins
Charles Conrad Jr
Hawkins
Paul J. Weitz
Conrad
Kerwin
Nixon
Leonid I. Brezhnev
San Clemente
Calif
Space Agency
James Fletcher
San Diego
Weitz
Poynter Charged With Extortion
Robert Poynter Jr. 26 linked to Vigo County narcotics probes was arrested by Terre Haute police and charged with extortion. Police say the undercover operation was secret and tied to an May set of arrests led by Det. Lt. Larry Peters. Poynter was nabbed at the intersection of Ind. 42 and Ind. 46.
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Robert Poynter Jr
Vigo County
Larry Peters
Poynter
James Swift
Ind. 42
Ind. 46
Voorhees Elected Head of Exchange District
Earl C. Rodgers of West Terre Haute completes his term as president of the Indiana-Kentucky District of Exchange Clubs as the four day district convention opens in Terre Haute. President-elect William Voorhees of Mishawaka is chosen, with another election to pick a second president-elect Saturday.
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Earl C. Rodgers
West Terre Haute
Exchange Club of
Terre Haute
Indiana-Kentucky District of Exchange Clubs
William Voorhees
Mishawaka
Housewife Wins New Traffic Signals Victory in Terre Haute
Mrs. Marie Hinesley led a long campaign to install traffic signals at the Ft. Harrison Road and U.S. 41 intersection in Terre Haute. After petitions, local officials and the Indiana State Highway Commission took action, and signals are now operating at the rebuilt junction.
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Terre Haute
Jack
Marie) Hinesley
N. 5Th St
Ft. Harrison Rd
U.S. 41
Hinesley
Indiana State Highway Commission
Herman Fanning
Kenneth Thomas
Lawrence E
Indiana Special Olympics closes at ISU after three days
The 1973 Indiana Special Olympics ended Saturday at Indiana State University with over 2,000 Hoosier competitors and chaperones returning home. The event featured swimming, a victory dance, and volunteer support from Terre Haute police and fire departments.
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Indiana
Indiana State University
Terre Haute
Randall
Geese Trained to Tend Sheep Reported in Some Regions
United Press International notes a curious practice where in certain regions geese are trained to tend flocks of sheep. The report highlights the unusual interspecies caregiving and farm novelty.
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The
World
Nixon Brezhnev push to finish communique in California
Nixon and Brezhnev moved talks to the Western White House to finish a 20 page communique on nuclear arms restraint European troop cuts and NATO matters. Kissinger called the draft nine tenths complete and a civilian aviation agreement was to be signed later today to expand US USSR air travel.
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San Clemente
Calif
Nixon
Leonid I. Brezhnev
White House
Brezhnev
Washington
California
United States
Henry A. Kissinger
Kissinger
America
NATO
Michel Jobert
NATO Council
Brussels
U.S
Soviet Union
New York
Moscow
Weather Summary for Terre Haute and Vicinity
Fair tonight through Sunday with lows around 60 to 69 and highs in the mid to upper 80s. Precipitation near zero tonight and Sunday. River stage at 10.3 feet and falling. no rainfall reported yesterday or today. Illinois parts expect partly cloudy tonight and Sunday mostly sunny with highs in the upper 80s.
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Terre Haute
Indiana
Illinois
Archbishop announces Vigo County clergy changes in Indianapolis rite
The Most Rev George J Bishup archbishop of Indianapolis announced clergy changes affecting Vigo County Catholic churches. Rev John F Dede will replace Rev Amos McLoughlin at St Margaret Marys as McLoughlin retires after 23 years. Rev Charles V McSween designated new pastor of Sacred Heart Church. Rev James McBarron, pastor of Sacred Heart since 1940, plans retirement in New Albany. Continued on Page 2 Col. 2.
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George J .Bishup
Archibishop
Indianapolis
Vigo County
John F. Dede
Terre Haute
St. Mary’s Seminary
Baltimore
Amos McLoughlin
St. Margaret Mary’s
Father McLoughlin
Father Dede
Arthur Dede
S. Center St
Society of St. Sulpice
Sacred Heart Church
Charles V. McSween
St. Francis DeSales Church
Father McSween
St. Ann's Church
James McBarron
Sacred Heart Parish
New Albany
Wreck Fatal To Young Man
Terre Haute police report a fatal motorcycle crash about 11 a.m. Saturday at the intersection of 4th and Oak Streets on the southside. The victim, unnamed pending relatives notification, was taken to St. Anthony Hospital. Police said a southbound motorcycle collided with a car. few details were released at press time.
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Terre Haute
4Th and
Oak Sts
St. Anthony Hospital
Tribune Press-Time
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Jack Hughes
Tribune
Swifte
Voorhees
Holiday Inn, Convention Headquarters
Jack D Spurgeon
Brownstown
Change Club
Ford Stauch
Exchange Club
Harrison-N.e. Indianapolis
al Shaner
William Ingram
Lafayette
Richard Everett
Holiday Inn
Gary-Glen Ross Club
Sunday Trib
Une-Star
U.S. Highway 41
City Hall
Hinseley
Tribune-Star
Bill Gavaghan
Ball State University
Vigo County Fairgrounds
7Th Street
Wabash Avenue
Strausburg
Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation For
American Federation of Musicians
Campbell
News Digest
United Press International
National Weather Service
Young Man
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