None Shall Escape Riot Probers Report on Disorder
A presidential commission urges massive, sustained action to end racial unrest in U S cities. It cites white racism as a core cause and warns violence and a two societies future if ignored. Proposes 2 million jobs, 6 million housing units, better schools and welfare reform, with costs potentially exceeding Vietnam war spending and requiring new taxes.
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Washington
America
Commission On Civil Disorders
PSC Cuts Company Request By 10 Percent
Tribune staff writer reports the Public Service Commission reduces a requested rate by ten percent affecting the company and customers. The decision outlines revised charges and potential impact on service economics and rates.
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PSC
Assassination Plot Told Klansman Cop To Kill Daley
Chicago police board heard testimony that Donald Heath a suspended officer who led the Illinois Klan plotted to assassinate Mayor Richard J Daley and two top police officials Heath allegedly said the Klan wanted to strike a city official with a big bang He claimed the Klan is nonviolent and loyal to the police department Heath also described a plan involving a bazooka rocket at the Daley home Continued on Page 3 Col 6 and Indianapolis PSC approved a 34 percent average water rate increase for Terre Haute The Terre Haute Water Works Corp sought higher figures but the commission trimmed the request and directed a rate schedule update The order allows $475 025 in annual gross revenues versus the 598 771 requested with hearings held in Terre Haute and Indianapolis
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PSC
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Terre Haute Water Works Corp
Paul Hirsch
Chicago
Richard J. Daley
Donald Heath
Heath
Illinois
Tobin
Daley
Police Bureau of Inspection
Weather map reports river stage and weekend forecast
River stage reads 4.8 feet and falling. Local conditions show yesterday's high 27 and low 13 with no precipitation. Forecast: Terre Haute region cloudy and warmer tonight with a chance of light precip, then snow flurries and colder temps Saturday with highs in the 30s.
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Terre Haute
Indiana
Illinois
Muscat Oman Flag Noted For Solid Color Banner
The small nation of Muscat and Oman on the Arabian peninsula borders the Arabian Sea and is described as the only country with a solid color national flag. The flag is bright red.
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Oman
Arabian Peninsula
Arabian Sea
Branigin Primary Stand-In Questioned in Indiana
Indiana Governor Branigin's potential run as a stand-in for the Democratic presidential primary may hinge on petition success for Sen. Eugene McCarthy's ballot access. McCarthy backers pressed to collect 5,500 signatures, aiming to peak at the Hoosiers for a Democratic Alternative convention.
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UPI
Branigin
Indiana
Eugene McCarthy
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Washington
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McCarthy
Minnesota
Dove
Hoosiers
Robert A. Fangmeier
HDA
Fangmeier
Marines Repulse Red Attack on the Sand
A fire in Sullivan Indiana left one man dead and three injured as nine firefighters fought the blaze at a one and a half story frame dwelling around 10 30 p m The deceased is Raymond Alum baugh 67 trapped in a basement apartment The injured include Florence Dawson 84 Lulu Duckworth 76 and James Lay 62 Duckworth released from hospital Fire Chief Joe Sluder said crews from nine firemen and three trucks battled the fire
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Joe Sluder
Sluder
Humane Society Introduces Animal Ambulance Service
The Humane Society of Vigo County now offers 24 seven animal ambulance service. A $2000 panel truck funded by the Kennel Club Division of Terre Haute and private contributions will transport injured or distressed animals. It carries a tranquilizer gun ropes ladders cages and first aid gear with guards protecting against bites. Ambulance use hours align with the shelter at 1811 S Fruitridge Ave with staff on hand during open times.
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Vigo County
Kennel Club Division
Terre Haute
Izaak Walton
S. Fruitridge Ave
Humane Society Animal Ambulance
Allen Ford Hayne
Kennel Club
Jerry Riley
Animal Shelter
Martin
Berry Extends Tag Deadline in Vigo County
Vigo County Prosecutor Ralph Berry said he will not prosecute motorists for failing to display 1968 auto license plates until after next Wednesday. The delay gives motorists five extra working days to obtain tags, with about 3,000 still unsold from two county branches at 672 Ohio St. and 801 Poplar St. Open 8 to 4 weekdays and 8 to noon Saturdays.
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Raymond F. Thomas
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Poplar St
Vigo County political clash roils GOP governor race
In Vigo County the fight for the Republican gubernatorial nomination centers on Edgar Whitcomb and Dr. Earl Butz with Otis R Bowen watched. GOP leader GOP’s Mr Everything Buena Chaney backs neutrality while county figures push Butz and Bowen among physicians. Delegates at stake include 48 from Vigo County and 183 in the Seventh District as campaigns press for support and slate formation.
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Terre Haute
Vigo County
Edgar Doud Whitcomb
Earl Butz
Otis R Bowen
Bremen
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Whitcomb
L. Keith Bulen
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Maynard Wheeler
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Jones
Butz
Bowen
Wilbert Mcintosh
Buzz
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