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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1966
Page
3
A long obituary sheet lists numerous deaths across Sullivan, Marion, Linton, Centerpoint and nearby towns. Names include Cdest Cannon Walter Fry Shirley Robertson Eva Stratford Lorena Deakins Sarah Walser Lois Evans James Grady Paul Carrico Lydia Butt and others with ages from 27 to 92. Funeral plans mention various chapels, churches, cemeteries and area funeral homes.
Two estates were admitted to probate Tuesday before Commissioner Edward L. Hamilton. Rosemary Ogborn of 2029 N 30th St was appointed to administer the estate of her aunt Sarah Walser who died Dec 19 at age 69. Distributees include the administratrix another niece and two grand nephews in Hammond. The estate valued at 8000 dollars. Sam Beecher Sr is counsel. The second estate concerns Hattie Harriman who died Dec 17 aged 77 leaving a will dated Dec 9 1965. Heirs include son Theodore I Harriman of Leawood Kan and stepdaughter Thelma Sawyer of Greenwood. The executor named is the son with attorney Edward S Everett named with him as administrator with the will annexed. Counsel is Everett and Everett. The piece concludes with a note on the origin of the English word copper from Kypros and Cyprus.
Brink's armored car guards and city workers spent about two hours recovering 4000 quarters after a bag ripped open spilling coins into a street catch basin. Peter Amati of the highway department said most of the coins were retrieved.
General Motors recalls 16,245 1967 Pontiac models Tem pest Le Mans and GTO produced before Oct 18 to inspect for a steering shaft misalignment that could break at low mileage. Automakers report the issue arose from mid October assembly changes and urge owners to return cars to dealers promptly.
Robert E. Burns, executive editor of U S Catholic, criticizes the church for overemphasizing sins of impurity while neglecting issues like social injustice and race hatred. He argues Catholics feel embarrassed confessing such sins and urges seeking lay opinions to address the problem.
Officials describe three ABM options from Thin at 3 to 6 billion with Nike Zeus radar missiles to Thicker at 10 to 12 billion with Zeus and Sprint missiles, up to Thick at 40 billion including sites radar and shelters to defend against decoys and long-range attack.
Funeral services set for Harry Higginbotham Sr. 39 at Patrick J. Ryan Funeral Home 1 p.m. Thursday with Rev. Louis Gerhardt officiating. He died after drinking a bottle of cleaning fluid at a friend's home in Indianapolis. Police and deputy coroner await full investigation. He is survived by a widow, children, stepchildren, siblings, and mother. An odd note at end mentions honey's water content.
Cooper faced City Court on charges including no operator license muffler law violation and false registration. His mother had a heart attack and was hospitalized at St Anthony Hospital prompting a further continuance to Friday then to December 27. Police say he has been arrested 35 times since 1962 and he will face the charges again on Dec 27.
In Vigo Circuit Court Judge H Ralph Johnston suspended the sentences of Michael Barrett 18 of RR 4 and Jeff Long 20 of 2327 N 13th St after guilty pleas to second degree burglary at Riverside Auto Wrecking 2 Wabash Ave. The judge warned the pair that this was their final chance to use their good backgrounds and opportunities to reform.
The judge invoked the Minor's Act for Barrett who had no prior record and sentenced him to one year at the State Penal Farm with a suspended term. Long, noted for prior municipal court trouble, received a suspended sentence of two to five years at the Indiana Reformatory. The judge then released both to adult probation officer Charles Koll.
A brief line conveys a hopeful sentiment tempered by foreboding. The speaker offers good wishes while signalling caution about what lies ahead. The tone blends encouragement with unease, leaving readers wary yet inspired.
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