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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1968
Page
16
FBI reports show robbery the sole major crime rising in Indiana’s six largest cities during the first nine months of 1968. Indianapolis led with 1,381 robberies, up 584 from 1967, while Gary saw the largest auto theft rise at 1,896.
For 1968 nine month totals in Indiana’s six largest cities Evansville records four murders and 189 assaults while Fort Wayne has 17 rapes and 1,090 burglaries Indianapolis shows sharp rises in all major crimes with 2,807 larcenies and 1,381 robberies. Gary and Hammond report high assault and rape increases with Gary leading burglaries at 1,727 and Hammond 630. Sum totals reflect shifts from 1967 figures with Evansville down in assaults and Fort Wayne down in burglaries.
INDIANAPOLIS AP Eight businesses in a one-story Ben Davis complex on U S 40 west of Indianapolis were destroyed in a seven hour blaze amid bitter cold. About 80 firefighters fought the fire starting near midnight, with damage pegged at 500000 and seven firefighters treated for frostbite smoke inhalation and exhaustion. The line of fire began in the store area. cause unknown. Fire units remained on site until about 1 p.m. and the fire was under control by 7 a.m.
Mr and Mrs Delano Brown and children Curtis Dale Carin and Carla of Merryville Ind have been guests of his mother Mrs Pany J Brown at 3911 Markle St Mrs Jerry Sullivan of 2535 N 18th St has visited brother Mr and Mrs Ray Hugh Thomas at 968 N Thornwood Ave Davenport Iowa Also with her mother Mrs Katie Thomas who is staying at a nursing home there The Thomases were former residents of North Terre Haute.
Hollywood reports that Candy tones down the book's explicitness yet keeps humor and satire. Eva Aulin stars as an 18 year old Swedish girl in a role that blends innocence with amoral intrigue. She aims to fund an orphanage and pursue study in Rome, dancing, languages, and philosophy.
Washington reports DNC head Lawrence F. OBrien weighs expanding the party’s budget and staff to use television for selling Democratic programs, matching GOP use of the White House forum. He urges stronger local organizations and broader election involvement, noting a $6 million 1968 debt.
A dinner for Vigo Parke and Vermillion county high school seniors in the Elks leadership contest is set for Tuesday at 6 30 p m at the Elks City Club. U S Savings Bonds will be awarded for top leadership, with 75 50 and 25 bond prizes for first to third place. Indiana State University official Robert L Hollar will speak, with J J Maehling and Charles Christy leading the event.
The Vigo County Farmers Union named its 1969 officers Virgil Desinger as president Wayne Ring as vice president and Jane Ann Blocksom as secretary treasurer Delegates to the state convention to convene January 28 1969 at the Sheraton Lincoln Hotel Indianapolis will be Paul Jones Hale Jeffers Wayne Ring and Wayne Hill Alternates are Alfred Bill Desinger and Willard Blocksom
Governor-elect Edgar D. Whitcomb announces that Evelyn Sneath Hauser will continue as his personal secretary in the transition to his new term. Hauser previously served as secretary of state and is the daughter of Mrs. Hallie Elenich.
Donald H. Isgrig will receive the Grand Lodge Award of Gold a 50 year pin at Terre Haute Masonic Lodge No 19 installation Thursday at 7 30 pm at the Masonic Temple. James R. Riggle P M installs as Installing Master with officers Paul W Sudbrink Ralph T Pence William P Sheets Dolph C Cross Vernon B Cristee Philip O Roth Wilbert C Cottrell and others named among the installing group and Temple Board.
Moslems in Malaysia may receive eye transplants from non believers but cannot donate their own eyes, a government official said today in Kuala Lumpur. The announcement clarifies donation rules amid religious and medical guidelines.
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