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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1971
Page
7
Refugees stream from Long Cheng after a North Vietnamese assault on the CIA base and Laotian government forces. Officials say about 10,000 North Vietnamese troops took part in the three day drive, with heavy artillery and antiaircraft fire shaping the battle and air losses on both sides.
U S economists warn the nation should expect a temporary surge in the cost of living as the wage price and rent freeze ends. CPI data for December will show the extent of inflation acceleration with experts noting the rise could be moderated by policy and reform efforts in the coming months.
Five traffic deaths on Wednesday raise Indiana 1971 highway toll to at least 1,561 with several teens among the victims. Bonnie Trapp, 16, of Seymour, died when her car left a curve on Indiana 258 and struck a utility pole. Beverly Bennett, 13, Seymour, and others were injured. Jane Homoky, 43, Hobart, died from Sunday crash injuries at Valparaiso. Peggy Jones, 15, Monroe City, Leo N. Smith, 58, Velpen, Eldon Decker, 49, Peru, and Lewis Lind, 56, Brooklyn, also died in various crashes or related incidents.
James Fuller, 28, of Marion, was sentenced to life in prison for the second degree murder of Deana Decker, 14, and the death of Rex Plummer, 21, found shot in a lover’s lane near Marion. Fuller pleaded guilty to Decker’s death.
Indiana police warn truck owners operators about mandatory Motor Fuel Road Tax permits for three axle and larger vehicles. Since 1971 law changes new fines of at least 25 dollars apply. permits cost 5 dollars and renew before April 1 each year. Obtain from Department of Revenue or contact state police posts for details.
Spencer Indiana state police say an all-out effort is underway to capture a group that has broken into at least five schools in Clay Owen and Putnam counties in two weeks. Owen Valley High School suffered extensive damage and a $40 cash loss after the latest break in. The same group is suspected in prior breaks at Van Buren and Greencastle high schools and the Reelsville elementary school.
Dr. Fred W. Dierdorf argues in a Tribune reader letter that government wage and price controls threaten press freedom and labor rights. He notes Cronkhite, Stanton, and Meany warn of government overreach while advocating socialized medicine and closed unions. He warns that government control of medicine and economics risks media and labor suppression.
EAST ST. LOUIS Ill AP a 31 year old woman Helen Norwood was found shot to death at her home Her mother discovered a note indicating she embezzled more than 41000 from the First National Bank where she worked as a teller since 1963 The note blamed financial setbacks from a dress shop venture and described a plan to end it all rather than face ruin
Gene Vaughn president of the Noon Optimist Club says 3000 more dollars are needed to reach the 10000 goal for Clothe A Child. 639 children are named for clothing with an estimated 26 dollars per child. Children will be outfitted Friday at St Joseph's School and Schultz Department Store after an 8 am assembly.
Holland's Schiphol Airport sits on land reclaimed from the sea and is the only air terminal built on the site of a historic naval battle where Spanish ships defeated a Dutch fleet in 1573.
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