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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1969
Page
5
In his inaugural address Marcos urged Asia toward constructive unity and peaceful coexistence, challenged the wealthy to share in the burden for a 37 million nation, and urged self-reliance mirroring JFK. He trimmed the parade to 40 minutes and held a scaled down dinner for 30 guests.
A fatal accident on a northbound highway segment occurred shortly after 3 p.m. Monday, killing the Martins and two others. Details indicate the Martins were returning home when the crash happened.
No. 4 Washington UPI. Air Force Col Daniel James 49 of Pensacola Florida a former Tuskegee Institute student has been nominated to become the fourth black general in American history. James is wing commander at Wheelus Air Base Libya joining Brig Gen Frederick Ellis Davison and Lt Gen Benjamin C Davis Jr as black generals with the elder Benjamin O Davis retired.
A fatal crash on slick road surfaces near bridges and culverts in Illinois marked a deadly spike in a series of crashes. Officers reported light snow and reduced visibility at the time, contributing to the high toll of dead and injured.
Burns told the Tax Foundation on December 2 that expenditure reform may exceed tax reform in urgency. Officials must decide soon to meet the January 27 deadline for sending the Budget message to Congress as the $200 billion level is debated.
Sgt Thomas A Newman of Milwaukee Wisconsin received the 1968 Cheney Award for heroism in rescuing a helicopter pilot in combat. He lowered from his helicopter under fire to reach Col Norman P Phillips and pull him to safety on May 30 1968 in Southeast Asia.
Indiana experts foresee major shifts in transport. Public transit may shrink as planes and autos dominate. A state transportation department could integrate networks from Chicago to Louisville. Vehicle ownership and inspection rules evolve with new license plate and license renewal schedules.
A playful domestic scene unfolds as parents contend with waking children and piling gifts. Camera gear lacks batteries and flashbulbs while youngsters rebel and even disassemble toys. The parent grandparent soldiers through eggnog prep amid holiday chaos and social visits.
Dr G David Koch of Indiana State University reports .26 inches of precipitation from 6 p.m. Sunday to 6 p.m. Monday at his West Terre Haute weather station and predicts more snow and sleet before the storm ends Tuesday. Roads along main highways and Interstate 70 remain slick in spots with ice and slush on bridges. Nearly three quarters of Earth's ocean floor remains unexplored and unused.
U.S. District Judge William E. Miller told Tennessee prison officials to craft a plan combining recreation work and exercise for James Earl Ray by January 12 while he serves a 99 year sentence for the King assassination. Ray argued solitary confinement is cruel and his safety would be endangered if mingling with other inmates is allowed. The state opposed, citing risk of death and escape. Miller reserved final judgment after reviewing the plan.
The Lighter Side reported a Soviet space mission conducting welding experiments in orbit. If space proves a viable welding site, it could appeal to practical Russians and justify the program’s expense.
Former Pennsylvania governor William W Scranton resigns as U S representative to the International Telecommunications Satellite Consortium talks. Nixon says Abbot M Washburn will be his successor, with Scranton intending to serve only through 1969.
James Spencer aged 21 of 1014 Gilbert Ave was fined 10 dollars plus costs for failing to yield to an emergency vehicle on U S 41 while following a De Long Ambulance Saturday. Justice Of The Peace Andy Atselski also fined Wesley Underwood 23 of 2139 Ash St and Robert Hatfield 21 of 1909 Liberty Ave 21 dollars each for allegedly breaking a window at the Alibi Lounge 688 Lafayette Ave Saturday night.
The Defense Department released the names of three Illinois soldiers killed in action in Vietnam. CW2 Oscar L. Brittenum of Chicago Sgt. Floyd I. Beach of Beardstown and Sgt. Stanley D. Montgomery of Galesburg are listed as fallen.
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