Tucker Again Blasts Health Officer Vote
Tucker questions the qualifications and residency of Vigo County health officer appointee amid broader city county issues. He cites legal residency, age, and readiness to address air pollution and federal funding needs. The mayor’s remarks followed talk of the new health program and Tampane site plans.
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Tucker
Ralph Tucker
Bertram F. Ducknall
Clay County
Vigo County
Tampane
Washington
Milton Rubin
Health Board
Sheppard Plans New Life After Not Guilty Verdict
Samuel H. Sheppard, cleared after 12 years in the bludgeon murder of his first wife, savored his complete freedom and vowed to build a new life with his second wife. The balding, graying 42 year old man, who served nine years in prison for the crime, said: How the jury acquitted him Wednesday night marked a turning point in his life.
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Sheppards
Samuel H. Sheppard
Ariane
Sheppard
Marilyn
Cleveland, Ohio
Ariane Tebbenjohanns Sheppard
Germany
Terre Haute Council Approves Centralized Purchasing Plan
A 6 to 2 Terre Haute City Council vote approved a centralized purchasing system to work with the City Controller's Office, effective January 1, 1967. Other actions included paving the way for new sewage fund collection methods, zoning and planning updates, and accounting procedure revisions. Dr. Malcolm Boone noted a December briefing on the comprehensive zoning plan.
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Terre Haute
Ing
Malcolm Boone
Security Council weighs censure after Israeli raid
United Nations security council held an emergency debate on Israel and Jordan after the Israeli assault last weekend. U S Ambassador Goldberg urged a balanced resolution condemning both sides, while Britain France and the Soviet union pressed for measures to prevent further raids. Jordan reported dozens killed and 125 buildings destroyed as clashes erupted along the border.
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United Nations, N.Y
Security Council
Israel
Jordan
Council
U.S
Arthur J. Goldberg
Lord Caradon
Middle East
Nikolai T. Fedorenko
Roger Seydoux
France
Goldberg
Soviet Union
Muhammad El-Farra
U.N
Michael S. Comay
Weather map snapshot and regional forecast details
Weather map on page 9 shows 4am noon 9am 2pm readings. River stage 2.9 ft and falling. Yesterday high 67, low 40 with no precipitation. Terre Haute area mostly sunny and warm with a chance of brief showers and a colder night. Friday cloudy and much colder with possible showers or snow north. Illinois partly sunny then cloudy with showers or snow flurries. highs mid to upper 60s, lows upper 50s. Temperature readings: 61 at 9am, 64 at 2pm.
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Terre Haute
Indiana
Illinois
Johnson Recovers as Eisenhower Visits at Bethesda
President Johnson, recovering from surgery, received a visit from former President Eisenhower at Bethesda Naval Hospital. Eisenhower expressed surprise that Johnson could talk, while doctors urged him to spare his voice for weeks. Johnson spoke audibly to photographers, moving to breakfast early, and Eisenhower pledged support amid wartime tensions.
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Washington
Johnson
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Bethesda Naval Hospital
James C. Cain
Meteor shower rates noted by Collier's Encyclopedia
United Press International reports a clear, moonless sky reveals five to ten meteors hourly per Collier's Encyclopedia. The observer notes the meteor activity during a dark night, with no city lights to obscure the sky.
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United Press International
Collier’s Encyclopedia
US Armed Forces Radio to hire Hanoi Hannah rival
The story profiles Chris Noel, a model and singer chosen to host the Armed Forces Radio show in Vietnam. She will present a voice from home, picking records and sharing casual talk to boost morale, aiming to counter Hanoi Hannah’s influence.
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U. S
Hanoi Hannah
Chris Noel
Viet Nam
U. S. Armed Forces Radio
Hollywood
Chris
Armed Forces Radio
Navy
Richard B. Howard
Palm Beach
Special Session Is Ruled Out in Indiana
Gov. Branigin told the State Budget Committee he will not call a special session due to cost and limited time. He urged focusing on a $30 million treasury surplus, distributing funds back to localities to offset property taxes, and addressing mental health, corrections, and rising enrollments. He also proposed hiring more staff, limiting overtime, phasing out housing fringe benefits, and slimming budget books from $18 to readable figures.
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Indianapolis
Roger D. Branigin
State Budget Committee
Branigin
Albright Loses Job in Office Of Surveyor
Former deputy sheriff George Albright Jr. was fired from the county surveyor’s office days after a close primary loss to Jim Elliott. Albright said he was dismissed minutes after reporting to work. Clyde Lovellette, sheriff-elect, takes over the department in January.
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George Albright Jr
Jim Elliott
Albright
Elliott
Clyde Lovellette
Sheriff's
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