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Newspaper

Terre Haute Tribune

Location

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1971

Page

2

Deaths Fill Local Obituary Notice With Details

The edition lists multiple deaths including Ella Stevens 92 of AR 32 Terre Haute and Bertha Ogle 82 of 2812 Farrington St with survivors and pending services at Patrick J. Ryan Funeral Home. Ralph J. Adams 58 of 3201 N 15th St dies in Union Hospital. Donald W. Boaz 3324 N 24th St dies. Chester Maurice Long 61 AR 24. Ida Taylor Huntsville Ala. Andrew Slim Rogers 75. Russell Kuhlman 78. Charles C. Henderson 91 of Mattoon and Hazel I. Boling 74. Minnie Combs 79. Joe C. Mikels 70. Cedric J. Love 62 Hymera. Burial details, call times, and affiliated lodges noted for several cases.

Ella Stevens Venture F Terre Haute Patrick J. Ryan Bertha V. Ogle Farrington St Jean Green Ellen Vancil Springfield Dean Green John Drag Roselawn Memorial Park Ralph J. Adams 15Th St Union Hospital North Side Golden C Orem Utah Jesse R Kenneth L. Bennett Lawrence Bennett Faye Lawrence William E. Bennett AR 52 Floyd Bennett Clinton William Raymond Paul Nellie Yesly Doris Fisher Thomas Funeral Home Donald W. Boaz N. 24Th St DeBaun Gary Greven Chicago Masonic Lodge No. 19 York Rite Commandery Royal Arch Masons Lincoln Park Ill Medinah Shrine of Illinois Austin Order No 16 Swords of Bunker Hill Helen Mary Wal Chester Maurice Long William Penn Masonic Lodge No Pennsylvania Railroad William Penn Masonic Lodge Vigo County Scottish Rite Valley of Terre Haute Retired Penn Lodge No. 680 Flo Ida Taylor Huntsville Ala Carson West Terre Haute George la Porte Ind Morris Mary Lucille Schmidt Jefferson St Indianapolis Donald R Paul F Sedalia James L Ft. Rucker Martha A. Bradshaw Ellen K. Reedy Vernon Cox Casey Charles C. Henderson Mattoon Elmer Bul Greenup Glen Catherine Monroney Helen Glenn Robinson Hazel Dell Church Fontanet Hazel I. Boling Norma Sue Boling Alice Keith Milwaukee Wis Merle Bell Grand Rapids Mich Carl Ball Coal Bluff Kenneth Ball Leslie Ball Philadelphia Mattox Funeral Home Bob Swenson Hymera Cedric J. Love Hymera First Baptist Church Faye Love Rebecca Maupin Robert College Park Maryland McHugh Funeral Home

Services for Wynemah G Dickerson Held Sunday

Seelyville Indiana special report says Wynemah G Dickerson 61 an officer at Terre Haute Savings Bank died Wednesday. Funeral services set for 1 30 p m Sunday at Miller and local church with address to follow.

Sullivan Car Train Crash Claims Victim

In Sullivan Indiana a car driven by Chester W Griffith 52 RR 3 Sullivan collided with an L and N freight train at the Glendora Road crossing. Griffith died at the scene his body trapped in the wreckage. Sheriff Harold Roseberry Coroner William Teanis and state police investigated the fatal crash with a wrecker removing the mangled auto from the tracks.

Sullivan Ind Chester W. Griffith Harold Roseberry Griffith L&n Glendora Rd William Teanis Indiana

Uganda Exports Coffee and Cotton Lead in Trade

Uganda reports coffee and cotton as its leading exports. The agricultural sectors drive foreign earnings, supporting local employment and GDP growth amid global market fluctuations.

Uganda

Extended Midwest Outlook For Indiana And Illinois

Indiana faces a rain to snow mix with a mild start to the week. Northern areas may see snow, with rain or snow possible in the north Tuesday night. Illinois turns cloudy and mild with rain chances Monday and a steady warm spell Tuesday and Wednesday. Highs reach 40s to 50s, lows mainly 30s.

Indiana Illinois

Plymouth Man Killed in Auto Crash

A Plymouth man, Leslie V. Bowman, 47, of Route 1, Plymouth, was killed when his car collided with a police cruiser during an emergency run on Indiana 17 at the north edge of Plymouth. The incident occurred as the patrol car, driven by Sgt. Thomas R. Wilson, encountered the oncoming vehicle after Bowman's left turn.

Plymouth Indiana Leslie V. Bowman Rt. 1 Thomas R. Wilson

Indiana Traffic Deaths Climb with Multiple Fatal Crashes

The Associated Press reports Indiana traffic fatalities include a December year-end total of 1,533, with numerous deadly crashes across the state. Bowman's car crash near Plymouth critically injures passenger Carl J. Bull while Sgt. Wilson sustains serious injuries. In Valparaiso a one car crash kills Myron D. Brown and Madeline Michael with Edward Gilliland hospitalized. Barbara Dockery and her son Tim die after a collision with a train in Dyer. Paul Hoff dies after being struck in South Bend as Edna Hollingsworth dies when her car hits a pole in Lafayette. Andrew J. Dockery and Andrew K. Smith die from injuries in Columbus area crashes. Branda Joy McDaniel dies from December injuries in Indianapolis.

Sgt. Wilson Valparaiso Myron D. Brown Gary Brown Madeline Michael Edward Gilliland Barbara Dockery Dyer Tim Andrew J. Dockery Paul Hoff South Bend Edna M. Hollingsworth Lafayette West Lafayette

US Eyes Narrow Path to Suez Reopening Talks

Middle East policy moves show McCloskey floated lower level contacts in Washington as a next step. The failed interim plan sought Suez Canal reopening and a path to peace with close proximity talks in New York mediated byJoseph Sisco. Key blocks remain Egyptian demands for post reopening Israeli withdrawal and Egypt’s push to station forces on the canal’s east bank.

New York Joseph Sisco United States Israel East Bank Cairo

Cuba Warns Panamanian Freighter Over Arms Link to Anti Cuba Forces

Havana charged the Lila Express hauled arms for anti Cuban forces and reported the Johnny Express attacked and seized on December 15. Captain Jose Villa, a former Cuban now a US citizen, and two crewmen were wounded. Cuba warned of further seizures, while the U S sought OAS action on sanctions against Cuba.

Jose Villa Villa Havana State Department United States Organization of American States Cuba

Ground Broken Continues Amid Legal Delays and Plans

The project progresses on the amphitheater with delays from concerns and a lawsuit over Eighth Street routing. It will seat 800 more on the floor for large gatherings when completed. The metal rectangular building rises about 72 feet above ground and 24 feet below, with a three level design. Officials target a $1.5 million campaign, having reached $1.1 million in pledges so far.

Twelve freight cars derail near Marshall Illinois

Penn Central crews repaired 400 feet of track five miles east of Marshall after 12 freight cars left the rails shortly after midnight. No injuries were reported by Illinois state police.

Marshall Ill Penn Central Railroad Here Illinois

Mrs Whitcomb Set For Abdominal Surgery

Indianapolis. Mrs Pat Whitcomb wife of Governor Whitcomb undergoing abdominal surgery at Indianapolis University Hospital after an intestinal disorder prompted diagnostic tests. Doctors decided to operate and hospital reports listed her in excellent condition. The Whitcombs cut short a Brazil visit following her illness.

Indianapolis UPI Indianapolis University Hospital Pat Whitcomb Whitcomb

Acquittal Ends My Lai Story

The acquittal of Col. Oran K. Henderson ends the last of the My Lai court-martial proceedings. Twenty-five men were charged. one convicted and others acquitted or had charges dropped. Lt. William L. Calley Jr. alone was convicted of massacre, sentenced to life then reduced to 20 years.

Oran K. Henderson My Lai William L. Calley Jr Ft. Benning Albert O. Connor 3Rd U.S. Army Henderson Ernest Medina Montrose Colo Eugene M. Kotouc Humboldt Neb David Mitchell St. Francisville Charles Hutto Tallulah Max D. Hutson Attica Ind Esequiel Torres Brownsville Tex Gerald A. Smith Chicago William F. Doherty Readville Mass Robert W. T.souvas San Jose Calif Thomas Willing Allenhurst N.J Kenneth Schiel Swartz Creek Mich Samuel Koster Dennis Johnson George H. Young Jr Robert Luper Nels A. Parson Robert N. McKnight Kenneth Boatman David C. Gavin William Gavin Charles C. Calhoun Frederic W. Watke Kenneth Hodges Dublin Mya Lai

McCarthy Joins Democratic Bid Seekers

Eugene J. McCarthy announced he will seek the presidency in 1972, likely as a Democrat, saying the decision depends on the party platform. He indicated possible entry paths include state primaries and a potential third party run if the convention fails to offer a clear alternative to Nixon.

Boston Eugene J. McCarthy Minnesota New England High- Education Association Friay Democratic Party Nixon McCarthy Senate Massachusetts Wisconsin Florida New Hampshire George McGovern Los Angeles Sam Yorty Edmund Muskie Maine

Rodin statue worth ten thousand returned to gallery

A 10 inch Rodin statue valued at $10,000 was stolen from the Vancouver Art Gallery and mailed back seven days later in a leather satchel. No injuries were reported. The return ends the incident with the artwork restored to its storage.

Vancouver B.C UPI Vancouver Art Gallery

Sea search stopped for missing sailors

The Coast Guard suspended the search for the Heering Kirse crew, including Captain Carl Hansen, after planes and ships scoured the north Pacific since distress calls on December 8. Thirty-one were rescued and taken to Japan aboard two merchant ships. The search may be reopened if new information emerges.

Honolulu UPS Coast Guard North Pacific Japan Carl Hansen

Area lawmen receive multiple grants for radio gear

Vermillion County sheriff’s department and neighboring counties receive grants from the Criminal Justice Planning Agency. Grants include $1,431 for radio equipment and $2,700 for salaries in one case, plus $2,357 for Vermillion, $2,552 for Putnam, and $1,619 for Green County radio equipment.

Rockville Ind Criminal Justice Planning Agency Vermillion County Sheriff's Department Putnam County Green County Sheriff's Department

Henderson Army Officer Reflects on My Lai Case

Lt. Col. Henderson, once commander of the 11th Brigade unit at My Lai, says the verdict felt anticlimactic and accepts some blame for an inadequate investigation. He asserts subordinates misled him, maintains no job offers, and plans to stay in the Army until his daughter finishes high school. He notes further accountability remains possible and doubts the full truth of My Lai has ever emerged.

Army Henderson 11Th Brigade My Lai Vietnam Ernest Medina Charles E. Hutto David Mitchell Eugene M. Kotuoce Koster George H. Young S. Sgt Mitchell Lt. Calley

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