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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1968
Page
2
Obituary page lists Bernice Langley Mundy and J Waldo Gigeneimer among several deaths in Indiana. Details include ages, addresses, hospital death times, survivors, funeral times, burial sites, and calling hours. Other obituaries note Mary Foreman, William McCabe, Luella Ackerman, George Egg, Anna Laura Moore with church services, cemeteries, and burial locations.
Norman T. Richards, 30 year police veteran and chief since 1946, announced his resignation effective February 1 at the City Council meeting in Robinson. The notice lists survivors and funeral arrangements across Terre Haute Akron Newark and Robinson areas.
A Navy briefing contends the Pueblo was captured in international waters, not within North Korea’s 12 mile limit. Admiral Moorer and Captain Thomas argue the ship operated outside territorial waters during the 23rd confrontation, with crew members wounded as North Korean forces fired.
Indiana faces below normal highs of 33 to 43 and lows of 19 to 27 through Wednesday with light snow flurries and a mix of rain or snow around Tuesday. Illinois will see temperatures about 5 degrees below normals for Saturday through Wednesday, with snow likely early in the week across the state.
A body was discovered about 21 miles west of the Interstate 80 rest area. Earlier, Pamela's orange slacks and bobby socks were found in a trash can on Christmas Day, with a blood-stained towel and a blanket nearby. The person had not appeared before surrender.
A gray nurse shark is identified as a species within the shark family. The note clarifies its classification as a shark and distinguishes it from other marine life.
Jack Ford led the initial city police probe with Technician Bill Ridge. Allen's aid contained $1,000 in hundred dollar bills. The victim wore shorts and did not respond to attempts to check consciousness after a gunshot. Sheriff Lovellette said police and ambulance responded quickly. Allen died at 2:15 a.m. at St Anthony's Hospital. He was a prominent lawyer, former candidate for office, and sports car enthusiast who survived a Wisconsin crash. He leaves a wife Marilyn, three daughters, three sons, parents, a sister, and multiple affiliations. Funeral services are set for 3 p.m. Saturday at Callahan Funeral Home with burial at Calvary Cemetery. The Elks and Terre Haute clubs are noted in services and memorial rites.
U S troops reported a tentative lull as Viet Cong units appeared to honor the truce though limited activity continued. During the 24 hour allied pause 133 incidents were logged with 47 considered significant for casualties. The tally showed 2 Americans 34 Viet Cong and North Vietnamese and 15 South Vietnamese killed while 36 Americans and 35 South Vietnamese were wounded. Both sides then resumed full operations at dawn. Major American sweeps numbered 15, Vietnamese 46, yet Viet Cong forces remained elusive.
Just routine Seabrook Texas report quotes Valeria Anders, wife of Apollo 4 astronaut William A. Anders, describing daily life. She mentions listening to the squawk box, watching them on television, and cleaning up the mess.
The jet with a crew of four crashed at 7 05 a m at the north end of the runway near Stewart Air Force Base Newburgh New York. The plane veered right then left before crashing through trees in 14 inches of snow. One engine whined as it came to rest upright with no fire. Fire Chief Allen Molsko and fireman Jerry Strand described survivors streaming out in 20 degree air. one stewardess was badly cut but refused ambulance until all had exited.
Therion Mastin notes new Printed Pattern 9462 for Misses sizes 8 to 18, with tunic skirt and sporty slacks options. Includes mailing info for Marian Martin Terre Haute Tribune pattern dept and price details, plus a fall winter catalog and a new instant sewing book offer with over 500 pictures and price.
Indiana Farmers Union official warns local option sales or payroll taxes would hurt 75 of 92 counties while eight populous counties gain. Legislative director Lawrence Dorrell cites per capita gains and predicts property tax rises without new revenue. Gov elect Whitcomb opposes statewide increases and supports local option as alternative.
Hollywood reports Anthony Quinn will play the title role in Warner Bros film adaptation of the novel Nobody Loves a Drunken Indian. The project places Quinn as the central figure in the movie based on the source work from the press.
An ad-style fragment touts diamond watches and jewelry at the lowest prices in town. It urges readers to shop Cox Jewelry at 114 N. 13th, claiming honesty while presenting a series of wry observations on aging, memory, and advertising.
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