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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1973
Page
1
Circuit Judge C Joseph Anderson said he will nominate John Kesler for a master commissioner role to handle preliminary criminal matters. The appointment requires approval by the seven member county council and aims to speed trials under a one year limit set by the Indiana Supreme Court.
Federal Energy Chief William E. Simon announced a stand-by gasoline rationing system and ordered printing of a three month supply of rationing coupons. He said operation would not begin before March 1 and that future supply demand trends will decide if rationing is needed. He noted a possible oil shortfall reduction and warned drivers could face higher prices.
Civil Defense Director Gil Leonard said temporarily out of trouble as high waters near 25th Street threaten homes. The Wabash River reached 17.5 feet and continued to rise while snow is forecast Friday into Saturday. City crews worked overnight to prevent Parkview and 38th Street Ct flooding and sandbagged near Bible Baptist Church.
Funeral services for William H. Adams 73 resident of the Terre Haute House will be at 1 a.m. Friday at Callahan Funeral Home with Rev. John Chironna Jr officiating. Burial follows cremation at Roselawn Memorial Park. Adams moved to Terre Haute in 1928 and worked with Adams and Salford General Contractors later with BA Electrical Contractors Corp as co owner.
The 6am to 2pm river stage reads 17.5 ft and rising with 1.57 inches of precipitation. Forecast for Terre Haute and vicinity calls for mostly cloudy cooler skies tonight with a chance of snow flurries and a warmer Friday. Lows tonight in the 20s, highs Friday in the 40s, winds SW to W 10 16 mph today, shifting west tonight and SSW 10 20 mph Friday. Extended outlook shows a chance of snow Saturday and clearing Sunday, with lows in the upper 20s to mid 20s and highs in the 30s. Dirt dust count and daily temperatures are listed. sunrise 8 08 a.m. and sunset 6 31 p.m.
President Nixon rode United Flight 55 from Washington to Los Angeles unannounced, seated in first class with Secret Service. He walked the aisles, spoke with passengers and signed autographs en route to the Western White House in San Clemente. White House officials said the secrecy was for security and to set an example during the energy crisis.
Congress is in recess and President Nixon has left for San Clemente for a year end vacation. After a year of shocks and crises a lull settles over Washington but lawmakers expect new battles ahead with Sen Charles Mathias noting the future crowds out the past.
AP News Analysis argues the 1974 congressional outcome will hinge on how 1973 problems and shortages were disclosed and addressed. The energy crisis saw mixed government orders and voluntary conservation, while Congress adjourned without power to order rationing, leaving more work before January 21.
Vigo County Treasurer-elect George Schoffstall named 11 deputies for his forthcoming term including Wanda Miller as chief deputy and Lois Sherill Nelda Sheehan Mary Lou Woods Norma Haverty Elizabeth Roche Betty Schoffstall Janet Sweeney Maureen Murphy Agnes Rusk and Helen Archer. He will take the oath January 1 in Vigo Circuit Court with Circuit Judge C Joseph Anderson administering. He succeeds Bernard M Sweeney and plans to allow spring and fall tax payments at local banks and invest county funds at max rates.
The Country Parson urges trust in people while advising caution and looking both ways before crossing a one way street. The admonition blends civic prudence with personal temper.
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