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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1966
Page
3
On June 27, 1965, Laynes Mayberry and Codispodi were charged with holding two prison guards hostage while attempting to escape with zip guns and bombs from Western State. Judge Fick ordered a broadcast of the charge as the defendants remained in an anteroom. The jury deliberated about six hours before reaching a verdict.
A defendant erupted with a shouted insult as twenty deputies surrounded him. The judge continued the proceedings without pause as witnesses and officers maintained order.
Governors gathered for a first closed session as Ronald Reagan urged Republicans to avoid internal attacks. Ray Bliss signaled a positive no on letting public party differences affect the current health of the party. Romney then appears to shift tactics.
Romney, a heavy favorite for Republican moderates and liberals, told a news conference he is exploring a possible candidacy but will not decide for at least six months. He said he is not seeking commitments yet not discouraging others from backing him.
Ruby, reported seriously ill, had been convicted March 14 1964 of Oswald murder in the Dallas Police basement on November 24 1963. Texas Court of Criminal Appeals on October 5 reversed the conviction and ordered a new trial away from Dallas. A second trial was slated for February in Wichita Falls Texas with Decker declining to comment.
The excerpt cites comments on a defendant's illness delaying a second trial and describes a jail visit where Mrs. Grant said her brother looked terrible, like a corpse.
Prosecutor Vincent Keuper told the superior court jury that Dr. Cappolino’s jealousy spurred the murder of Mrs. Farber’s husband and that motive explained the crime. Defense lawyer F Lee Bailey cast Mrs. Farber as a disappointed 52 year old woman whose love ended when Cappolino remarried soon after his wife’s death.
Terre Haute will begin operating four new buses on December 19 after a delay blamed on late fare boxes. City Controller Raymond Thomas announced the date at a joint City Council transportation committee and Board of Public Works meeting. New schedules will be posted on buses and route extensions will aid residents in Indian Acres, the southwest, and Ft Harrison Road areas.
Jim Ray director of U S Economic Opportunity program will speak to Terre Haute Exchange Club on Tuesday. He will outline the government's anti poverty program and answer members questions.
Vigo Superior Court docket lists separation from bed and board for Thelma I. Ellis versus John K. Ellis, damages actions including Mary E. Rogers versus City of Terre Haute, and multiple damages cases against various defendants. Real estate transfers include R. Zehring to Lois I. Allen and property deeds involving Clairmont Eisner to Marion Vermillion and others, with several Indiana state filings and mortgage-like sums. Marriage licenses issued include Barbara Sue Stringer and Maurice Williams, Ruth Irene Colvin and Leon Eller Gray, and James Sandifer with other applicants.
The notice lists several birth announcements including Marsha Ann Allen at home with parents age 17 at 433 S. home. Kenneth Leroy Foltz and Ruth A. Foltz at 2102 N. 24th St. and 2911 Thompson St. Everett Lee Butt and Mary Ann Blair at 714 Sycamore St. and 2415 Park Ave. North Terre Haute. Floyd Arthur Hiatt and Betty Ellen Allenbaugh at RR 4 Sullivan and 3044 14th St. Larry Lee Hodge and Melba Jane Russell at RR 3 West Terre Haute and St. Anthony Hospital Cummins. Mr and Mrs Harlen at 2730 Thomas Ave. welcomed a girl on Dec 9.
The Frontier Riders Club will hold a Turkey Shoot from 11 am until dark Sunday December 11 at the Saddle Club grounds near Carlisle Indiana. Refreshments will be served.
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