Fanning Questions Its Legality
Tribune staff writer reports Fanning raises questions about legality of actions and potential legal implications. The piece outlines concerns, cites possible statutes, and notes ongoing inquiries by officials.
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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1969
Page
1
Tribune staff writer reports Fanning raises questions about legality of actions and potential legal implications. The piece outlines concerns, cites possible statutes, and notes ongoing inquiries by officials.
State Sen. Herman Fanning asked Indiana’s Attorney General for a ruling on the legality of State School Supt. Richard D. Wells serving as both voting member and chairman of the SBVTE under an ex officio status. He also sought an official opinion on whether Wells has authority to halt or divert General Assembly appropriated funds for the Vocational Technical College.
Senator Birch Bayh Jr. spoke at Henri's Restaurant closing the two week Taft Institute in Indiana. Earlier sessions featured State Senator Marshall Kizer and an economic tax briefing by Mrs. Carlyn Johnson on Indiana taxes and revenue challenges.
The U S Weather Bureau notes river stage 10.9 ft and forecast showers or thundershowers for Terre Haute and surrounding areas. Temperatures reach into the low 90s with lows in the low 70s. Illinois will be warm with wind and chances of showers, highs in the upper 80s to mid 90s. Air quality reports 48 micrograms of dirt per cubic meter at 2 pm.
Indiana lawmakers press Defense Secretary Melvin R. Laird to delay changing Hulman Field mission. Three congressmen cite waste of 1.92 million dollars and demand written approval from Indiana adjutant general John Owens before any shift to forward air control with U 3A and U 2 aircraft.
The Killer Highway claimed the life of Oren Branneman 85 of Brazil on U S 41 two miles south of Farmersburg at 12 45 p m. He died at Mary Sherman Hospital in Sullivan after the two lane highway accident. His wife Hazel Branneman 70 listed in satisfactory condition with possible internal injuries.
An incident near an Owen County construction site left a roller rider dead after he was hit and run over by a passing truck from the firm. Coroner Stephen Perrish identified the victim as Mitten, who died instantly from a broken neck. Continued on page 3.
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Disorder spread through Omaha Near North Side after a night of fires looting and sniping following the fatal shooting of a 14 year old girl by a white officer James Leder adopted son of actress Hedy Lamarr. Police jailed at least 30 suspects as major fires hit the main business street and vandalism spread through a 55 by 24 block area.
New York AP reports former heavyweight champion Joe Louis collapsed on a street from an apparent heart attack and was rushed to a hospital for emergency treatment.
North Vietnamese forces bombard Ben Het Special Forces camp near the Cambodian border. Green Berets and two US artillery batteries struggle to hold the line as air drops and rare helicopter resupply keep defenders alive. Lt. Col. Andrew Marquis says about 3,000 attackers surround the camp with multiple infantry regiments and heavy artillery.
In Washington AP report the Democratic House leaders plan a Friday vote on an emergency surtax extension to July 31 to avoid immediate post deadline rates. Nixon appeals rally Republican support. Ford cites roughly 170 GOP votes in reach, with uncertain Democratic backing. The Senate remains a hurdle and timing tight.
Washington sources report a sharp cutback in North Vietnamese troop infiltration into South Vietnam. Officials seek to confirm the development while allies scrutinize how it affects battlefield dynamics and policy choices.
A United Airlines DC8 en route from Los Angeles to New York was commandeered and landed in Havana after 11 minutes in the air. The plane and its 58 occupants were taken to Havana hotels as Cuban authorities held the jet and its passengers. The FAA offered no explanation beyond noting the plane cannot obtain clearance to depart.
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