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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1973
Page
1
Cambridge reports describe comets as remnants of the early solar system. Astronomers like Jan Oort estimate 100 billion such bodies drift on the solar system edges, with total mass possibly far smaller than Earth yet potentially vast in aggregate.
Astronomers describe comets as dirty icebergs, with Kohoutek the Czech discoverer Lukos Kohoutek at Hamburg Observatory predicting a brilliant display. The comet could rival Venus or Jupiter in brightness, with a two to three tail and a sky-spanning reach. Scientists expect intense study with Skylab observers, noting potential insights into the solar system's birth and distant star influences.
Federal efforts to reduce gasoline consumption by rationing or higher taxes could cost states about $2 billion annually in lost revenues. State officials told the Senate Government Operations Committee the loss could force cuts in services and halt hospital, school, and highway construction. The Nixon administration seeks a 30 percent reduction, potentially via rationing or a tax rise of 30 to 40 cents a gallon.
In Brussels NATO Secretary-General Joseph Luns warned Kissinger and foreign ministers that the Soviets may talk softly but still wield a large military power. He urged vigilance as countries invest in arms and resources, warning of growing capability and the danger of miscalculation.
Terre Haute detectives questioned legality of a search of Barry Nuss's room at the Imperial House Motel after the June 9 shooting of Alan Joy. Det. Eugene Galloway testified no search warrant existed as Lt. Ridge dusted the weapon in Room 130. The trial continued with autopsy evidence and objections over the admissibility of bullets and chain of custody.
A U S Grand Jury probe into alleged civil rights violations by Vigo County deputies opened in Indianapolis. The Barths claim illegal home entry on May 8 and a $1 million federal suit alleges drug plantings and six hours of injury and damage. Defendants include Deputy Lt Larry Peters and ex deputies Poynter and Schoffstall.
Weather map notes 6 am readings with river stage 8.4 feet and no precipitation. Forecast for Terre Haute and vicinity calls for clearing and cold tonight, mostly sunny and cold Tuesday with highs in the upper teens to mid thirties. Illinois expected fair, cold tonight with teens lows, Tuesday partly cloudy and near 30s. Extended outlook: Indiana mostly fair Wednesday, clouding Thursday. rain or snow possible Friday. Illinois trend: partly cloudy Wednesday through Friday with a gradual warming. highs mid 30s to mid 40s north and 40s south, lows 25 to 35 north and around 30s south. Dirt-dust count 29, Suprise sunrise 7:59 a.m., sunset 6:26 p.m. Temperature street read 6 a.m. 27, 2 p.m. 17.
President Nixon faces a congressional panel to determine federal income taxes and interest up to 300000 dollars based on disclosures of finances. Questions include deductions for donations of vice presidential papers and a 117000 dollar capital gain from the 1970 San Clemente estate sale.
Montezuma Indiana special report. Judge Clarence Powell 92 longtime Parke Circuit Court judge 1956 to 1968 and his wife Emma 87 will lie in state and have a double funeral Tuesday at 2 pm at Brown Funeral Home. Burial in Oakland Cemetery. Powell died Saturday night in Vermillion County Hospital Emma died Saturday evening in Clinton Holiday Home. The couple lived at 819 Washington Street. Powell survived by nephew Thomas Britton Causey and sister Elizabeth Howat plus several nieces. Emma Powell belonged to St Marys Church Rockville. Powell a former Indiana University Law School graduate, brick industry worker and lawyer with ties to Marion Brick Works Burns and Hancock Brick Works and a brick works supervisor in Barranquilla Colombia and a facility in Colorado. The couple ran a private practice in Montezuma and Rockville.
A wild Sunday night chase through West and Terre Haute ends with Harold Rogers, 33, shot in the leg after a roadblock ramming by Deputy Loudermilk. Rogers’ car damaged multiple police vehicles and he was arrested on resisting arrest charges.
Cash contributions to the Tribune Star Basket Fund assist Christmas baskets for Vigo County and the city. Donations published include a total of 1121.65 from donors. Those seeking baskets must apply in person by Friday Dec 14 between 9am-12 and 1pm-4pm at the Sake Army building at 19th and Locust.
George Thomas Peterson, an escapee from the U S Penitentiary, was wounded by Vigo County deputy Paul Wright at a Libertyville grain elevator near Terre Haute. After a 13 hour manhunt, Peterson refused to surrender and was shot in the leg and abdomen, listed in serious condition at Union Hospital.
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