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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1955
Page
5
Hal Boyle lists humorous suggested Christmas books tied to famous names and public figures. From Eisenhower to Churchill and Truman, a playful catalog of titles, authors, and imagined works highlights holiday reading options for readers.
Mrs Louise Pirz of Lynbrook Long Island says Ben-Gay provided fast relief from musculoskeletal pain after trying many products. The ads boast Ben-Gay uses a powerful two action formula that stimulates blood flow and instantly eases pain for muscular or rheumatic discomfort.
Ronald and Donald Scott separated from their parents near Grant's Mill east of Birmingham. After five hours lost in freezing woods they were found about 32 miles from the spot they vanished. They told how they prayed and slept, then were returned to Irondale unharmed.
In New York a medical breakthrough offers at home wart removal with Compound W. The compound, developed by a major lab, dissolves wart cells after a single daily application. Tested under clinical supervision, it promises safety for children and adults with no scarring. Sold over the counter for 98 cents with a money back guarantee from Whitehall Pharmacal Co.
Vigo County Crop Show opens at the Farm Bureau building with 300 plus exhibits. A. D. Luers notes sponsorship by the Vigo County Crops Improvement committee and partners. James Morrow to speak on New Ideas In Crop Production. A crop judging contest led by Lyle Hutson. Rotary luncheon to honor five acre corn contest winners with Paul Robbins addressing attendees.
Washington D C December 12 Henry Suydam 64 chief press officer of the State Department died of a heart attack Sunday less than two months after his wife died Secretary of State Dulles praised him for ability and public duty He accompanied Dulles to Geneva conferences and had directed the press section since 1953 Funeral services were set with burial Tuesday in Baltimore Mrs Suydam formerly Anne Hamilton Gordon of Baltimore died October 15
Steve Orosz 77 of 2046 North Twenty second street pleaded guilty to reckless driving and leaving the scene and was fined 34.75 dollars by Judge Edward S. Everett. Donald Hicks 27 of 418 First avenue was found guilty on stop sign and license charges and paid 5.50 total. Paul Quillian 17 of 29 Rose Avenue paid 2.75 for an improper muffler. Walter Thomas Sisk 48 of Page Virginia faced public intoxication, fined 18 and jailed five days. Allen Dougherty 52 was fined 38 and jailed 90 days for intoxication.
Police theorize a weary Christmas shopper who nodded off may have triggered a burglar alarm in Detroit on Sunday. A window was smashed from inside with a crowbar but nothing was stolen.
A Vanderburgh county case unfolds as a Kentucky woman attends the murder trial of Irvin. Evansville police Capt. Burke Hart testifies about a bullet found with an initial H and sent to Indianapolis. Pictures of Kerr’s blood-spattered body are introduced, while prosecutors aim to link Irvin to the killing through an alleged oral confession.
President Eisenhower discusses road building schools and farm policy with top aides. Republican leaders wonder if he will run again as weekend medical reports show his condition as good and convalescence normal but not ideal. Doctor Snyder suggests a February decision and possibly a non in person State of the Union delivery.
The Vigo County Alcoholic Beverage Board heard two petitions. Joy Carroll seeks transfer of a beer and wine retailer's permit from Joy J. and Joseph Carroll at 659 North Third Street. American Legion Post No. 340 seeks renewal of a beer, liquor and wine retailer's permit at 2150 Tippecanoe Street. No objections were raised and the findings were sent to the Indiana Alcoholic Beverage Commission in Indianapolis for final determination.
Asa Beck 45 crawled 250 feet up KWTV tower in Guthrie to draw attention to his family's plight. Troopers coaxed him down after over an hour. Beck says his wife and six children are starving. a mental hearing is ordered while he faces child abandonment charges. Beck lives in Guthrie and says he earns by making artificial flowers.
Indiana health officials announced a stock of 13 500 free Salk polio vaccine shots funded by the federal government. The program targets children ages 1 to 10 and pregnant women, with plans to expand to age 20 if federal approval is granted. Vaccination is first come first served and physicians may charge a service fee.
Swarthmore December report lists 32 Rhodes Scholars from 30 states and 23 colleges. Donald Sniegowski of Toledo Ohio and Jess Brooks Woods Jr of Gary Indiana are among the winners. They will study two years at Oxford University England under the prestigious program.
A.P. Science Reporter says inertia at the Atomic Energy Commission keeps several declassified peacetime nuclear energy documents hidden. Prof. Raymond Murray of North Carolina State College cites authors' reluctance and postwar paper demands, noting released talks flood bibliographies and mislead researchers.
Secretary of Defense Wilson ordered a substantial expansion of the United States medium and long range rocket program. Deputy Secretary Reuben Robertson will oversee, with the three service secretaries directing within their departments. The Air Force leads a 5,000 mile rocket. Army and Navy pool a 1,000 mile medium range missile.
A two hour blaze in downtown Miami caused about 200000 in damage and forced 90 hotel guests to evacuate the adjoining Roberts Hotel. No serious injuries were reported. Fire officials left open the possibility of arson as the cause was not yet determined. The fire began in a building housing a men’s clothing and a shoe store.
Lt. Gov. Ernest Vandiver and House Speaker Marvin Moate announced Sunday that Georgia's state parks may be sold if segregation cannot be legally maintained.
In El Centro California Charlene Measures a 17 year old was set to star as a tomboy who liked football in her high school play. She broke her finger in an off tackle smash during a sandlot football game sidelining her hours before curtain time.
Three IU students crawled to safety from an abandoned saltpeter cave after a rock slide trapped them 40 feet underground for about three hours. Barbara Reachard, Robert Jordan, and Lawrence Cooke were treated for exposure but not injured while others in the party aided in the rescue near Bloomington.
Jordan led to a safe exit as volunteers entered a cave on Monroe County land owned by Sheriff Kinser where saltpeter was mined. William Sparks James Glatz Steven Bedwell and Jay Thomas assisted Cooke and Miss Reacard through water filled passages to reach surface air.
Hoosier Republican big wigs gather in Indianapolis for a top level strategy session called by Sen. Homer E. Capehart. Governor Craig former Gov. Ralph F. Gates and Sen. Jenner head the tentative speaking program with the Indiana GOP congressional delegation and district leaders present. A round table on organizing next year’s elections is planned.
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