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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1967
Page
7
Terre Haute Police Traffic Chief Fenton Pine warns that Christmas and New Year holidays bring higher traffic crash risks due to last minute rushes and increased drinking. He urges drivers and pedestrians to recognize dangers, adjust behavior, and notes department actions to reduce accidents during bad weather and holiday gatherings.
Tass says the Soviet Union will drop bombs in the Pacific near Japan from Christmas Day to January 10 to study predicting earthquakes. Two areas within 150 miles of Hokkaido are named with Soviet research ships to take measurements. Foreign ships are told to keep away for navigation safety. The explosions are part of a broader program to predict earthquakes and tidal waves.
A Christmas Eve service of candles and carols will be held at 7 30 p m at the First Congregational Church. The service features scripture and congregational singing of familiar carols. The public is invited.
Glenda Gampher a University of Missouri Normandy senior was pronounced dead after exposure in Forest Park. An autopsy began but a coroner detected faint movement and breathing while at the morgue. She remained hospitalized in critical condition with life signs returning.
William Evans, WTWO Television operations manager, named chairman of Vigo County 1968 March of Dimes campaign marking the 30th anniversary. He cites birth defects affecting over half a million babies yearly and explains the program funds centralized, multi specialist care at birth-defects centers to aid children.
Christmas basket projects from Salvation Army West Terre Haute Fire Department and others brightened the holidays for about 600 families in the area. Cash gifts and product contributions from thousands supported the effort. kettles at four shopping centers aim to reach a $6,000 goal, with about $1,700 still needed this morning.
Mrs. Donna Branson, wife of South Side physician Dr. John M. Branson, was found shot 12 times in the neck and head. Police hunted for clues through the night after the husband returned from picking up their 4 year old son from nursery school.
U N Security Council unanimously extends the Cyprus peacekeeping mission for three more months. Greece Turkey and Cyprus urged restraint and to use U Thant’s good offices as talks continue amid stalled settlement of long-term issues.
The Christian Reformed Church at 3003 Wallace Ave will hold Christmas Eve candlelight services at 7 p.m. with live candles used by choir and congregation. The Sunday school will lead the program. Rev. Willam Brander will preach before leaving for U S Naval chaplaincy. he is a 1967 Calvin College graduate. Refreshments follow and the public is invited.
Leland R. Taylor, 55, aviation executive and vice president at North American Rockwell Corp, died Friday at his Los Angeles home. Taylor served as assistant to the company president and was a prominent figure in the aerospace industry.
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