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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1972
Page
10
Riley Volunteer Fire Dept. faced icy conditions Wednesday morning as they fought a fire at the home of Mrs. Jennie Baker RR 31. Firemen worked about two hours and could not fight from the roof due to ice. the east end of the residence was destroyed with damage estimated in the thousands. Cause reported as a faulty chimney.
Indiana exports in 1972 were heavily to Canada, which absorbed about 30 percent of shipments. Western Europe accounted for 27 percent and Asia 18 percent, per the State Department of Commerce International Trade Division. Hoosier exports rose overall.
A preliminary 1971 report shows Indiana's durable goods drove exports, totaling 1.43 billion dollars last year after a climb from 960 million in 1969 to 1.4 billion in 1970. Durable goods accounted for 72 percent of shipments.
A mother and four children displaced by two adjacent bedroom fires at 1656 6th Ave. were offered shelter with relatives and Red Cross aid. The Williams family faced clothing losses and uncertain housing as investigators probe the fires begun at 5 25 p.m. and 9 26 p.m. Damage was about 300 to the building and 100 to contents.
The Norfolk and Western Railroad obtained authorization to close its Bunker Hill station and shift freight service to the Roxomo headquarters area. The line does not serve Grissom Air Force Base.
Field in Segovia was closed after 56 players suffered first and second degree burns from quicklime used to dry the wet surface following heavy rains. The incident prompted officials to halt activity and assess safety practices at the facility.
Dr. Robert G. Clouse, history professor at Indiana State University, speaks at Bryan College Tennessee in a four‑part series December 11 and 12. He analyzes radical reformation and links to modern movements like Marxism pacifism and the Jesus revolution.
Gary resident Robert Paskash reported an armed man demanded his wallet and cash in Gary Indiana. The robber counted the money at twelve dollars and, after Paskash offered the wallet again, said never mind you keep it.
Ronald S. Prather and William R. Jones faced charges in Vigo Circuit Court for rape and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Prosecution says the 14 year old, who had run away, was assaulted and given alcohol along with another underage companion. Cases set for December 27. Indiana commercial red meat production totaled 71 million pounds in August, 19 percent below August 1971.
Purduction University agronomists advise light late summer fertilizer and light fall applications to promote uniform turf growth on lawns. The guidance emphasizes even growth and healthy turf through seasonal care.
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