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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1963
Page
9
Rioting Congolese workers storm Brazzaville prison freeing all inmates amid police fire that killed at least five and wounded several. Diplomatic sources say the clash followed protests over arrest of union officials and broader strikes demanding higher wages and anti graft changes in President Youlou's government.
A Terre Haute man, James Pitts, 39, asked for rates at 2:25 pm then allegedly refused to pay a 4.25 dollar fare after a ride that ended at 3:15 pm at 1242 North Tenth Street. Driver Alva Smith contacted police and Pitts was jailed at Vigo County Jail awaiting City Court.
Washington AP The railroad firemen union met its decision-making committee but offered no proposal to ratify and no clear path to avert a looming nationwide rail strike. Labor Secretary Wirtz said talks continue with no agreement and warned of an Aug. 29 deadline to implement work rule changes risking 35 000 jobs and a broader shutdown.
Ernest Melvin aged 25 of 1700 North Sixth and one half street was arrested on an assault and battery charge involving a 16 year old girl. Police say he picked her up at a drive in restaurant and assaulted her after driving to a secluded street following an incident after midnight on August 8 in the eastern city.
Clinton Indiana police turned two youths aged 15 and 16 over to county authorities after arrest for two break-ins at service stations. The Prairie Station on North Ninth Street and Brown's Service Station in Fairview were entered Sunday night and Saturday morning respectively. The suspects were captured over the weekend.
Former Venezuelan dictator Marcos Perez Jimenez remains in a Miami jail as extradition to Venezuela proceeds on charges he embezzled 13.5 million dollars. A Venezuelan official delegation and a 15-member team await arrival to escort him for a speedy trial.
A Delta DC-6 four engine airliner with five crew and 19 passengers slid several hundred feet on its belly after wheel collapse on landing at Weir Cook Airport in Indianapolis. No injuries occurred as fire crews helped evacuate passengers and officials disconnected fuel lines to prevent fire. Captain L Harris said he only learned of trouble after touchdown.
Vigo County Council opens its fifth special session to review 98,075 dollars in emergency operating funds through Thursday. Road repairs at Glenn Home and county home operations dominate, with debate over a juvenile detention site and use of Blackhawk school versus the old Negro Orphans' Home site.
A veterinary surgeon in Blackpool performed a four hour stomach operation on Frances the elephant using enough anesthetic to knock out 50 people. The 5 year old elephant was reported just fine Monday night and recovering on a daily invalid's diet of 48 bananas 15 pounds of carrots 36 pints of milk and 40 loaves of brown bread.
Two crashes in Terre Haute injure five people Monday afternoon and evening. At Eighth avenue and Tenth street a head on collision injures Jack Kelly and Gracie May Beal, who were treated at Union Hospital. Earlier at Third street and Margaret avenue Garnet Denham Leo Chrisman Connie Sampson sustain injuries. Denham drives a Vigo County Highway truck. Edith Sampson drives a 1959 car involved in the collision on U S Highway 41.
Ann B. Davis, co starring with Keefe Brassell on his TV show, headlines Every body Loves Opal opening tonight at Sullivan Little Theater replacing The Rainmaker with Forrest Tucker. Tickets from Rainmaker valid for tonight. Curtain at 8 15 p m Tuesday through Friday. Closes August 18.
Fire of undetermined origin gutted the four room frame home of Charles Lemick in Universal early Monday. Firefighters arrived too late to save the house or contents.
The Lighter Side lines joke about Lipbutton's humility and his modest ranch. He claims his ranch is not much bigger than Rhode Island. He adds he has been sick, explaining his unusually humble tone.
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