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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1956
Page
5
The 1957 National Auto Show opens in New York at the Coliseum on Columbus Circle with 125 passenger cars and 70 trucks on display. The nine day event features a large stage revue and fashionably presented models amid cutting edge engineering displays.
France Soir described the New York auto show as a mass of good looking women surrounded by metal monsters and said the cars resemble a drunk's dream fish. It noted the leggy chorus girls in the show's musical review as the best part.
Visitors admire lavish interiors and built to order options as carmakers preview 1957 styles. Cadillac introduces a Director rear seat and on board news and finance displays while Ford, Mercury, Chrysler, and Pontiac showcase innovations and high horsepower offerings including the Packard Clipper and a Bonnevile convertible with fuel injection.
The Senate Internal Security subcommittee says the International Longshoremen and Warehousemen's Union could choke island supplies. Harry Bridges accuses Eastland's panel of seeking to block Hawaii statehood and cites a Communist conspiracy in the islands. The panel urges use of immunity statutes to break silence and extending statutes of limitation for Communist cases.
Jim Wright, 74, rival of Ed Taylor, known as the Mayor of Seventh and Wabash, lies in Room 212 at St. Anthony Hospital recovering from a broken hip sustained last Saturday night at the old stamping ground. He was reported in fair condition and hopes to hear from friends.
Terre Haute Vigo County Chapter of the American Red Cross launches a fund drive for Hungarian refugees aiming to raise 4051 dollars. Refugees recount hardships including long walks to relief and scarcity of shoes as the drive aligns with a national goal of five million dollars. Contributions earmarked for Hungarian relief may be mailed to 415 North Ninth Street or delivered in person.
Brig. Gen. Herbert C. Holdridge, 64, was bodily ejected from a House subcommittee on Un American Activities after he accused the panel of treason and subversion. He was the 1956 National Prohibition party vice presidential nominee. Two attorneys were also ejected for exchanges and laughter during the stormy session.
Fred K. Surber, Tipton city attorney, was named mayor on Friday after two prior attempts failed due to legal snarls. The council had not waited 10 days after former Mayor Hiatt resigned and later discovered the required notice was not published. Hiatt quit to manage city utilities.
New York December 8. The Newspaper Deliverers Union accepted a new contract with nine major New York area newspapers ending the strike threat. Union members approved at a late meeting after a midnight deadline. publishers and union negotiators had reached and recommended the agreement.
Hungary faced a deepening crisis as Janos Kadar’s government refused UN observer access and Dag Hammarskjold visit. Demonstrations rose with Russian tanks firing in Budapest while workers stayed idle and a large Hungarian Olympic team sought asylum abroad.
A three alarm fire in Cambridge Massachusetts destroyed the 44 year old St John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church. Police suspect arson with damage estimated over two million dollars. Roof and walls collapsed as firefighters were knocked from ladders and three were hospitalized. Priceless religious objects stained glass windows and a $20000 organ were lost.
The United States and Russia will conduct separate aerial photo mapping in their sectors of the north polar region next year. Moscow rejected a joint project proposed to be part of the International Geophysical Year, a global earth and atmosphere research effort.
The dead motorman of an L train is blamed for an electrical flash that turned a Loop bound train into a rolling inferno. About 50 injured as passengers fled flames from the lead car near Howard Street station. Daniels Cullen died in the blaze.
Robert F. Goheen, 37, an India born Princeton classics professor, was chosen to succeed Harold W. Dodds as Princeton University president next June. Board officials called the selection unanimous, noting Goheen would be the third youngest leader in the university's 210 year history and the first non minister to head since Wilson. He came to the United States at 15, then attended Princeton earning Phi Beta honors.
Two Downers Grove teens admitted stealing a car and driving it to Terre Haute and were returned to parents. Two Gary youths, William Barrie and Robert L. Laramie, were later arrested by State Trooper Robert Skitt after abandoning a stolen auto near U S 41. Laramie admitted stealing another Nebraska car. The stolen vehicle belonged to James Riggs of Terre Haute Malleable and Manufacturing Company.
Senator Estes Kefauver told the Atlantic Union Committee that the United States must accept some responsibility for Britain France and Israel actions in the Middle East. He said U S policies provoked allies and criticized the aloof NATO stance after the Suez crisis and Egypt attack.
In Niquero Cuba Brig Gen Martin Diaz Tamayo announced Col Ramon Cruz Vidaman began full scale operations to wipe out remnants of the revolutionary band that invaded Cuba to topple President Batista. The commander said loyal forces arrived to lead liquidation and expects the rebels to be wiped out or captured within five days, with about 20 still at large.
Support and encouragement by the American Red Cross carried the Christmas Seal Sale through its early years to raise funds against TB. Today the sale is conducted by 3,000 voluntary associations affiliated with the National Tuberculosis Association.
The Terre Haute Tribune advertises pattern 9118 by Marian Martin featuring three sleeve versions for Misses' sizes 12 through 20. The pattern includes easy directions and fabric yardage for size 16 uses 354 yards of 39 inch fabric. Send 35 cents, plus 5 cents for first class mail, to Pattern Dept New York address with name address zone size and style number.
About 40 Hammond High School students suspended for membership in illegal secret societies will return to classes. Principal Oliver Rapp said most return on Monday with eight day suspensions. some who signed an earlier agreement will return later. The crackdown began November 30 targeting exclusive clubs. several varsity players were affected.
Government farm price support operations ran 426,245,685 dollars for the four months ended Oct. 31, up from 240,514,022 a year earlier. For the year ending June 30, the loss totaled 974,767,365 dollars.
Negro students plan to reenter Clinton High School Monday after a weeklong shutdown due to racial tensions. The Anderson County school board will provide police protection and read a federal injunction to deter harassment. FBI surveillance continues as officers ensure no outsiders disrupt the return.
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