This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1966
Page
1
Rising Wabash River near Terre Haute nears a 21.5 foot crest while snowfall and heavy rains threaten highways. Army engineers monitor the scene as roads drain, towns report water, and 24 buckholes degrade pavement.
Gov George Romney of Michigan left the GOP governors conference in Colorado Springs as an almost declared candidate for the presidential nomination with room to retreat. He spoke more like a candidate than ever, signaling a bid while party leaders seek greater influence in policy making. The meeting noted at least 25 governorships next month and featured talks on unity despite lingering differences over Goldwater’s 1964 campaign.
A 250 pound bomb dropped by a U S Marine Corps plane ricocheted off the ridge rock and exploded among Marines near The Rockpile five miles south of the demilitarized zone killing 16 and wounding 11. Meanwhile Viet Cong attacks around Saigon caused casualties as U S forces bolster with 1 700 more American infantry and a new F 100 squadron. Secretary Rusk pressed Saigon talks as U S buildup continues.
Weather map reports snow today with 2 to 4 inches in northern Indiana and up to 3 inches in Illinois, plus hazardous driving conditions. Rain and sleet transition to snow, with colder tonight and a cloudy, chilly Sunday. Highs in the 20s to mid-30s, lows in the 20s, winds northwest 8 to 25 mph.
Funeral services for Wayne L Lowe 71, retired industrial arts teacher, who died Friday at LaRue Carter Hospital in Indianapolis, are set for 1 30 p m Monday at Gillis Memory Chapel. Friends may call after 6 p m Saturday. Masonic services Sunday at 7 30 p m. Graveside American Legion services at burial Highland Lawn Cemetery. He lived at 6909 Wabash Ave and retired after 45 years at Woodrow Wilson Junior High. Earlier posts included McLean Junior High Wiley High School and Glenn High School. He directed industrial arts in Terre Haute city schools and was WWII veteran. He belonged to WWI Bar Racks 912 Club 21 and was Grand Chef Passe of the 40 & Continued On Page 2 Col 5.
The Tribune Star urges cash donations to fund Christmas baskets for Vigo County families. Contributions to Tribune Star Fund are listed from Delphia Colglazier to the pressroom and total $809. Applications to receive baskets must be made in person at the Christmas Clearing House.
Cincinnati police questioned a 29 year old man linked to the sixth strangling in the city and to the August 14 murder of Lulu Kerrick 81 found in an apartment building elevator. Investigators see a possible pattern tying Kerrick’s death to earlier attacks.
Widow Marjorie Farber testified in the Coppolino murder trial detailing how her jealous lover killed her husband Lieutenant Colonel William E. Farber by pressing a pillow over his face after an attempted poisoning. She described hypnosis and coercion by Dr. Carl Coppolino as the motive and method for the fatal act.
Historical note cites English law from 1273 prohibiting sea coal use in London to curb smoky, savoury vapours, referenced by Collier's Encyclopedia.
In a five week Allegheny County case, three Western State Prison inmates Maberry Codispodi and Laynes were convicted of attempted prison break. Maberry and Codispodi were gagged and restrained in straitjackets after disruptions during closing. Laynes threatened the judge and shouted from the courtroom before sentencing set for Monday.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.