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Terre Haute Tribune

Location

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1968

Page

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Florida police hunt killer who taunts by phone

Fort Lauderdale police hunted a man who telephoned to guide them to three bodies including an 81 year old woman found at the airport and her daughter dead on a Hollywood roadside. He claimed three victims and warned of more while urging capture.

Fort Lauderdale Fla Dorothy A. Clark Clarkston Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Marilyn Hollywood James Rice Rice

1968 Vigo County Fair dairy show champions named

Grand champion Holstein went to Leland Staggs 10 Riley Township. reserve to Doug Cottom 16 Pierson Township. Grand Guernsey shown by Iris Moore 10 Fayette Township. Jersey by Glen Mace 9 Nevins Township. Brown Swiss by Don Fry 16 Lost Creek Township. Senior showmanship in sheep awarded Patrick Pounds 17 Nevins Township. junior to Ray Lee 12 Linton Township. Tractor pull winner Leon Urfer piloting a Model 4020 John Deere diesel. largest crowd in fair history.

Leland Staggs Riley Township Doug Cottom Pierson Township Iris Moore Fayette Township Glen Mace Nevins Township Don Fry Lost Creek Township Patrick Pounds Nevins Ray Lee Linton Township West Liberty Leon Urfer John Steelman Hazelton Myron Riddle Tuscola Ill Duane Brian Eliah Eastin Charles DeClerck Taylorsville

Police End Watts Patrols After Quiet Night

Los Angeles authorities wrapped up a 24 hour Watts saturation operation after days of violence. Three people died and 48 injured during Sunday night looting. one fire caused 35000 damage to a quilting plant. 2000 officers halted patrols at Locke High School before dawn. two of the dead were killed by gunfire, with others wounded and 35 arrested.

Los Angeles Watts Locke High School Will Rogers Park 103Rd Street

Johnson weighs surgery as X rays reviewed for diverticulosis

President Johnson works and rests while experts review X rays of his lower intestine to decide if surgery is needed for diverticulosis. Doctors at Bethesda and Mayo Clinic compare current and past images. White House says he is active and in good spirits.

Austin Tex Johnson Texas White House Brooke Army Medical Center San Anonio White House Bethesda Naval Medical Center Mayo Clinic Rochester Here Cain San Antonio

Death of Attila the Hun in 453 A.D.

The article notes Attila the Hun, feared ruler and scourge of Rome, died quietly in his sleep in the year 453 A.D. He led the Huns in a vast campaign against the Roman Empire before his death.

Attila the Hun

Terre Haute Little Leaguers Seek Funds for World Series Trip

The Terre Haute Ameri cans need money for lodging and food as they travel to South Bend Michigan for the first round before the World Series in Williamsport Pennsylvania. Adams Pontiac will provide cars and gas but donations are requested via Don Rollett at 234 7528 or Mrs Rollett at 232 4393.

Terre Haute Don Rowlett Rowlett

Veteran surveyor Claude Reese dies at 79 in Terre Haute

Claude E. Reese a 79 year old Vigo County surveyor and mining and land engineer died Tuesday morning likely from a coronary attack He was pronounced dead at 9 20 a m at Union Hospital after collapsing at his home Arrangements were set at Bedino Peace Chapel Survivors include his wife Mary Euniece two daughters Frances Schneider Chicago and Marian Hodgins Evansville Indiana two sons Claude E Jr Vermillion Illinois and Richard W Terre Haute two sisters Ivah Bruce and Alice Wilson Terre Haute and one brother Harold Reese Terre Haute The notice mentions continued on page 16 column 6

Vigo Claude E. Reese 1St Ave Union Hospital Bedino Peace Chapel Reese

Nigerian businessman tours U S as Eisenhower Fellow

A Nigerian timber merchant A K Oladapo and his wife visited Terre Haute as part of the Eisenhower Exchange Fellows program. Oladapo praised U S timber business, commented on road conditions, and noted Americans are friendly and talkative. They traveled over 9500 miles visiting industries while his wife observed public health methods.

Terre Haute A. K. Oladapo A. Oladapo & Co Nigeria Eisenhower Exchange Olapado John Thornton Jr Hazeldine Steel Erectors, Inc Nigerian Administration of Health Lagos Oladapo United States Oladapos Los Angeles California

Weather Map Update For Terre Haute Region

The 2 PM conditions show river stage at 7.0 feet and rising. Temperatures ranged yesterday from 54 to 75 degrees with no precipitation. Expect considerable cloudiness tonight, a slight warmup Wednesday, and highs in the 80s across Indiana and Illinois with small chances of rain.

Terre Haute Indiana

Bayh Hatcher Lead Grass Roots Hearing On Platform Views

Sen. Birch Bayh and Gary Mayor Richard Hatcher led about 50 witnesses at a Democratic platform hearing in the Indiana Statehouse. Indiana's five Democratic congressmen organized the event with Rep. John Brademas opening remarks and others listing positions for the party's national convention. Bayh proposed a four point Vietnam policy including internationally supervised elections in South Vietnam.

Indianapolis Birch Bayh Gary Richard G. Hatcher Indiana House of Representatives Statehouse John Brademas South Bend Ray J. Madden J. Edward Roush Huntington Lee Hamilton Columbus Andrew Jacobs Jr Chicago Bayh Robert L. Rock South Vietnam

Fair Schedule Highlights Open Class Contests and Concerts

At the fair events run from 6 p.m. judging open class pies to 9 p.m. Connie Smith and the Sundowners in the grandstand. Morning shows include 4-H swine dairy and goat contests with a beef auction at 7 p.m. City bus service runs hourly from 10 a.m. with return trips on the half hour until 9:30 p.m. Fares are 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for school-age children.

A.m Connie Smith the Sundowners Grandstand 7Th Street Wabash Avenue Fairgrounds

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Florida Call By Dick Sutliff Tribune Vigo County Kathryn Jarrett Don Hadley Ruby Cronk Martin Teresa Williams Vigo County Fair Animal Health Center Watts Area LBJ Richard M. Nixon Nixon United Press International Nancy Mitchel Dios Mary Euniece Frances Schneider Chicago, Ill Marian Claude E, Reese Mary Anne Pierce U. S. Weather Bureau Illinois
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