Johnson’s gun control push rattles Congress
President Johnson proposed national gun registration licensing and confiscation for unfit owners in a bid to curb gun violence. The plan risks delaying a broader ban on mail order firearms as Congress weighs strongest measures amid bipartisan caution and political pushback. Johnson also pitched a 30 percent tax on tourist spending above 15 dollars a day outside the Western Hemisphere to help the balance of payments, counter to prior House debate.
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Hartke and others guest at Indiana State politics seminar
U.S. Senator Vance Hartke joined Rep. John Myers as speakers at Indiana State University for a multi day Seminar on Politics in Indiana. ISU Science Education Center and the Taft Institute sponsor the event with lectures by Bright on campaigns Lovellette on grassroots organizing and other officials outlining Indiana elections and voter participation through Friday.
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Shanty City Closing Sparks Curfew Riots in Capital
Washington reports National Guardsmen patrolling curfew empty streets after Resurrection City closing sparked minor disorders. Mayor Walter Washington declares emergency and deploys 1,450 guardsmen as bottles and rocks fly at officers. Twelve arrests and one wounded by a detective accompany a dusk to dawn curfew and tear gas, with limited damage and loot. Curfew to be lifted when conditions normalize. Continued on Page 3.
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Rockefeller sees Nixon killing GOP in fall
New York Governor Nelson A Rockefeller warns Richard Nixon’s refusal to repudiate Wallace joining the GOP could doom the Republican party in the next election. Rockefeller says Nixon's silence shows his strategy depends on southern votes while Wallace cuts in. Humphrey aides fear McCarthy may pull a third party if he loses the Democratic nomination.
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Gibson Awarded School Ashes Trash Contract
The Vigo County School Corp awarded Gibson Service Co a two year contract for hauling ashes and trash at 8999 dollars per year, despite being 147 percent higher than the prior pact. Fourteen firms bid on milk dairy bread and chips while 11 bid on furnishings with all bids sent to committees. Board members Kessel and Bell were re-elected and took oath. Caldwell to be sworn July 8. The board approved continuance of federal lunch and milk programs and discussed bids for new elementary and high school projects and budget priorities.
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Hays
Otter Creek
Alice Femyer
Robert K. Brown
McLean
Lake Central Merger Sets New Schedule For Route
Lake Central and Allegheny Air lines merged after CAB approval, forming Allegheny as the largest local service airline. A new Terre Haute to Chicago schedule with more seats will be released next week, service changes expected August 1, with up to 1,200 new hires possible by year end. Terre Haute officials urge optimism from the merger.
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Censor: Rome’s magistrates who counted the people
The term censor referred to two Roman magistrates tasked with conducting the census and overseeing public morals. Their duties included counting citizens and property, compiling lists for taxation, and upholding moral standards in the state.
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Slight Rise in Terre Haute Crime in Early 1968
Terre Haute crime rose slightly in the first quarter of 1968, up over three percent from 1967, despite national gains. Lt. Ralph Brill of the police department identified 554 crimes in seven major categories, vs 437 a year earlier, with larceny over $50 the biggest jump and burglaries showing a drop.
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Helicopter crashes kill 38 soldiers near Saigon
Nineteen American and 19 Thai soldiers died in five helicopter crashes around Saigon as allied forces push to blunt a Viet Cong attack. Two American fliers were missing in North Vietnam. A 12 hour battle followed one crash near Saigon.
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Weather Summary for Terre Haute and Indiana
Cloudy and cooler with rain and occasional thunderstorms tonight. Some heavy storms possible tonight and Wednesday. Highs 74 to 84, tonight 63 to 71. Precipitation 50 percent tonight, 40 percent Wednesday. Illinois sees showers then cooler, lows in the 60s. Station readings: 6 a.m. 72, 2 p.m. 77.
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The Country Parson NO in I suppose a fellow doesn't thank God for his blessings.
A reflective remark quotes The Country Parson about ingratitude and blessings, noting the idea that thanks should accompany gifts rather than entitlement, highlighting a moral stance on humility.
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