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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1968
Page
2
Multiple obituaries list deaths in Terre Haute and nearby towns with services set across several funeral homes. Names include Ruth Ann Bryant, Leo Stephens, Stella May Neice, Gladys Robertson, and others with ages, addresses, and burial plans noted.
A Terre Haute man was shot and killed at a watchman's station wagon in St Louis with police lacking clues. He is survived by his widow Mary, a son Ensign Richard S. of Coronado California, a daughter Becky Harvey of Oklahoma City, his parents Mr and Mrs J E Pate of Terre Haute, a sister Mrs Robert Rogers of Terre Haute, a brother James E of Arthur Illinois. He served in World War II and belonged to Maplewood Christian Church Social Lodge 86 F&AM and the International Order of Odd Fellows past noble grand. He also was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. Services are pending at Cross Funeral Home in Terre Haute.
Early reports say nine people died when a fire at a Gary tavern erupted near a traffic signal with an explosion heard by witnesses. A bar stool was hurled 120 feet. a motorist saw two men fleeing in opposite directions as police caution could rise death toll to 14 or 15.
Eight month old Sandy the terrier faced a conviction for a ferocious unmuzzled dog. He appeared in court with his trainer and wagged his tail. The judge reversed the decision citing lack of evidence of a real attack.
The blaze killed several occupants believed to have been in upstairs rooms. They died in their sleep or perished trying to escape with no apparent way out.
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey breaks tradition by naming Lawrence O'Brien to run his campaign and head the Democratic National Committee. He removes John Bailey as chair and asserts O'Brien will control both the campaign and party, while signaling private job prospects after the race. The National Committee unanimously approves, with unity urged after a contentious convention and a Georgia delegation dispute resolved by compromise.
The Kansas Civil Rights Commission ruled that city employee Kenneth E. Hill, a Black man, faced racial discrimination. It ordered the city to pay Hill $20 monthly from March 1, 1967 until his employment ended this year, citing unequal pay raises and promotion opportunities relative to white employees.
Western diplomats and travelers report growing Soviet and Bulgarian troop movements near the Romanian border. Romanian officials say forces are semi alert while Ceausescu calls for Warsaw Pact troops to withdraw from Czechoslovakia. Soviet press calls the reports provocation.
The Defense Department listed two Illinois servicemen killed in action in Vietnam. Army Cpl. Jerry Celletti, son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Celletti of Rock Falls, and Marine Pfc. Calvin B. Pierce, brother of Lawrence Pierce of Chicago, were among the fallen.
In Nottingham England a Royal Automobile Club serviceman responded to a routine emergency call and found a helicopter with a flat tire instead of a car.
Beverly Hills AP reports four Los Angeles area restaurants were phoned by the kidnapper seeking an intermediary to deliver 250000 dollars for 4 year old Stanley Stafford Jr. Ex convict Robert L. Dacy was wounded and captured after a 28 block chase. the boy was returned safely. Dacy pleads innocent to kidnapping charges and is held without bond.
Five people were injured in a midnight auto crash at the Brown Avenue and Poplar Street intersection. Janet Hill 16 of 84 Heritage Dr was admitted to St Anthony Hospital ICU in serious condition. Robert Shaffer 30 of Brazil was admitted in fair condition. Christine Hill 14, Paul Tipton 16, and William James 40 were treated and released. Both cars were total losses.
LBJ condemns aggressors and warns against a repeat of invasion in Eastern Europe while calling for unity, diplomacy, and firm defense of liberty. He warns Soviets not to unleash war and pledges to pursue peace, unity, and a strong economy for the nation. Reports from Bucharest note Soviet and Bulgarian troop concentrations near Romania amid the crisis.
In Ottawa the Bank of Canada reduced its key rate from 6 1 2 percent to 6 percent effective Tuesday Governor Louis Rasminsky announced Friday night the move follows recent declines in short term rates at home and abroad
Shelburn Municipal Water Works asks water patrons in Shelburn and Farmersburg to conserve water on Saturday due to repairs on the main line limiting supply for the day.
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