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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1966
Page
32
New York AP report notes funds defend charges as reflecting professional management and advice. SEC claims fees average far higher than banks, targeting a $130 million yearly total amid a growing industry. Funds argue they expanded investor participation and market promotion.
A 39 year old man, Harry Paul Jones, was fined $60 in City Court by Judge Edward S. Everett for impersonating a peace officer to gain entry to a home. Police say Jones, arrested Nov. 5, wore a uniform cap and auxiliary police badge during the alleged inspection attempt.
Terre Haute board of redevelopment reappointed commissioners A C Sinnett president Rev Allen Harlan George C Wiemuth Gilbert Bosworth and Dr Don Sharp at the annual meeting. Trustees re elected officers Leonard B Marshall president Louis R Phipps vice president and Raymond J Kearns secretary along with other trustees E P Thiemann and John Valle.
Dr. Paul W. Cook Jr. was inaugurated as Wabash College president amid warnings that small colleges face a decade of struggle. He noted the squeeze from low state school charges and rising costs, as he becomes the 10th president and the second-youngest in the school’s 134-year history. The ceremony featured honorary degrees for Rev. Theodore M. Hasburgh and George W. Beadle of the University of Chicago.
Wall Street analysts forecast renewed tax loss selling through year end with funds likely not reinvested in the same issues. Bache Co notes continued volatility as investor sentiment shifts amid tax hike uncertainty. Newton D. Zinder of E F Hutton cautions against a steep decline but warns of cross currents and erratic near term sessions.
Paul Welch, registered professional sanitarian with the Vigo County Health Office, will speak to the Guilford Township Farm Bureau Women's Club in Plainfield Tuesday evening. He has spoken widely on health topics and will discuss proposed Indiana meat inspection legislation under the theme Looking Forward in the Food Industry.
Police report a partial fingerprint found in a purse belonging to Eileen Marie Alex, 19, of Allen Park, tied to the November 16 death in Indiana. The coroner calls the case a cold blooded execution as investigators probe the print found in a highway culvert 26 miles away.
A notice lists locations 209 W. Main and J. Jasonville for the branch office at 425 Wabash C-9631. Readers are directed to visit these sites for services or inquiries.
USDA market bulletin from Indianapolis and nearby trade centers shows hogs trading fairly active with variable gains across weights while cattle slaughter values drift lower to steady. Stallions include detailed quotes for barrows, gilts, sows, and calves, plus regional figures for Louisville and National Stockyards with hog, cattle, and sheep prices and estimated Tuesday totals.
Judge Harold J. Bitzegaio grants a divorce Monday in Vigo Superior Court. Alberta Mae Ripple of 908 N. 9th St. files for dissolution from Herbert Lee Ripple of 2003 Lo Cust St. The ruling finalizes the separation between the Ripples.
The IVTC outlines a new eight county regional technical college centered in Vigo County with a 1968 opening target. An executive director will coordinate a non academic curriculum focusing on fields like data processing welding nursing assistance and automotive work. Tuition plans include possible free aid for those with financial need and day and night classes for working adults.
Edwards pled guilty to kidnapping of a Terre Haute couple last April. the second count involving a sex offense was not pressed. Co-defendant Robert Motz, 21, of 1914 7th Ave., faces trial March 13 on both charges. They were arrested last August in a different kidnapping case involving an 11 year old girl. the vehicle wrecked and the girl rescued unharmed. Edwards is also wanted in Milwaukee for another kidnapping case.
Sault Ste. Marie Coast Guard inspectors revoked certification of the 63 year old Edward Y. Townsend after discovering an 18 inch crack amidships in her deck. The Townsend towed to port as the Daniel J. Morrell sank in Lake Huron during the gale.
Louis Johnson aged 66, an invalid confined to a chair, died Saturday when fire damaged his Madison home. Firemen said a smoking pipe likely toppled onto newspapers, causing the blaze.
In Freehold New Jersey Dr Carl Coppolino faces trial for the strangling of Lt Col William E Farber a former neighbor with prosecutors seeking the death penalty The case links to a Florida murder charge against Coppolino for the death of his physician wife Carmela Coppolino whose death was initially ruled a heart attack The FBI investigated both cases and Coppolino was extradited to New Jersey for trial first with the Florida case continuing separately
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, 76, will enter Walter Reed Hospital this week for gall bladder removal. Officials confirmed the operation set for Thursday with no exact time, and noted he plans to depart Palm Desert, California after the new year. He recently checked in for a routine physical.
Vigo Circuit Court began the trial of 59-year-old used car salesman Eugene R. Miller charged with assault and battery with intent for shooting Mrs. Grace Wimmer near her home. Wimmer, struck by a small caliber rifle bullet, lost an eye and remained hospitalized after the Sept 28 incident. Miller claims he only intended to scare her. police cite family trouble as motive.
A two car crash on Lafayette and Haythorne Avenues left one driver with a back injury. 26 year old Phyllis Elkins was taken to St. Anthony's Hospital after initially refusing care and was later X-rayed. Ruby Walbieser, age 46, of 2909 Lafayette Ave, drove southbound car that turned into the Elkins vehicle, causing about 875 damage to the Walbieser car and 75 to the Elkins auto. Phyllis Elkins was returning home after taking her husband to work. four children were in the car. Deputies investigated this southside collision.
Police investigate four break ins from Sunday night. A janitor at Eat-A Menia Restaurant on Wabash Ave saw a youth flee after a break-in attempt. Hill's Snappy Service on Wabash Ave reports $48 stolen from a coin container. Apple House on Lafayette Ave had two youths enter by a front door but were not located. Keight's Terre Haute Foundary on Ash St reports forced entry and two vending machines robbed.
Clyde Wilson, Rushville staff classifier for the Holstein-Friesian Association of America, rated three Vigo County herds last week. Of 21 animals at the Gibault School for Boys, 1 was very good, 6 good plus, and 12 good. The Marrs herd had 1 very good, 17 good plus, and 11 good. the Staggs herd of 17 scored 2 very good, 9 good plus, and 6 good. The program aids breeders nationwide and offers reference materials. more information is available through the Vigo County Extension Service, Federal Building third floor.
South Bend author of prison inmate stories James F Herendeen is appointed to the Indiana Citizens Council on Crime and Delinquency. He previously taught at the Indiana State Prison and served on the Governor's Youth Council.
Dur ward Ridgway aged 72 a prominent DeKalb County Republican died Saturday in an Auburn Indiana hospital after a long illness. He was from St. Joe and served in local politics and party activities.
The Rev. Michael Hewiett aged 50 told his congregation he rejected an invitation to join the London Playboy Club saying sex is a gift from God and he prefers the real thing. He spoke during a Surrey congregation address.
Dr. Robert Epp assistant professor of history Indiana State University will speak on Projection of Japanese World View in Dealing with the Civil Code at 4 p.m. Monday in Holmstedt Hall Room 116. He will examine reactions to Western Codes including the Napoleonic Code and a Q A will follow. The public is invited. A Sequoyah Cherokee created the first Indian alphabet in 1821.
The notice covers freight auctions by Eastern Express Inc at 1450 Wabash Ave Terre Haute Indiana on December 19 1966 listing items from various consignors and locations. It also details SPECIAL ORDINANCE No 57 1966 amending the Zoning Code Title III in Terre Haute with a real estate description at 1608 Lafayette Ave creating a business district and declaring the property subject to applicable restrictions and privileges. emergency effect requested and approved November 16 1966.
Special Ordinance Nos 53 and 55 authorize installing loading zones in front of 801 North Seventh Street and 506 South Seventh Street Terre Haute Indiana. The measures cite municipal code sections and require immediate effect upon passage and publication. Notices list city officials and dates in November 1966. Also noted is a December 21 1966 tax appropriations hearing and a list of right of way purchases with compensation figures for Project I 70 1 Vigo County Indiana.
William Hatcher, 50, of 123 S 12th St, is in serious condition at Union Hospital after suffering a heart attack while firefighters battled a Sunday blaze at his residence. The fire began in the attic and spread to walls and roof, with damage estimated at 2500 dollars to the structure and 800 to the contents. Fire units Pumpers 3 5 and 8 truck snarkle 1 and Asst. Fire Chief Ray McMannus responded.
In a Gallup Poll conducted for the Catholic Digest, 77 percent of women said religion is very important to them while 63 percent of men gave the same answer. The survey highlights a gender gap in religious importance.
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