Brazil Aviation Boosters Seek Aid for Field
Brazil Indiana aviation boosters urge municipal support and funding to complete a 70 acre site with a 2400 foot sod runway. A four member county aviation board will govern land contracts and hangar projects as pilots call for safe facilities to attract business and extend local air activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Arthur
Brazil
Here
Hulman Field
New County Aviation Board
Charles Booe
Clay City
John Coughanowr
Monty Herrington
Robert Marlow
Arthur
Sam Emmert
Jim Pell
Wayne Jenkins
Aviat’ N Group
Jenkins
Jim McHargue
la Flyer
McHargue
Mornin Judge Figures In Local Court Fines
A list of dozen defendants appears with charges including public intoxication disorderly conduct and reckless driving. Sentences include fines from 14 to 152 dollars and suspended costs with several defendants awaiting court actions or license suspension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Lewis
N. 29Th St
Chamber Receives New City Maps for Terre Haute
New Terre Haute city maps arrive at the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce from the Multiple Listing Association Inc. They are free to the public and available for pickup at 631 Cherry Street at the Chamber building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Couple comes home early for golden anniversary
Bert Tester and wife Louise flew 12 000 miles from Adelaide to Wolverton England to join Louise's parents for their golden wedding anniversary only to learn the big day is a year away. The actual date is December 1973.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolverton
England
UPI
Bert Tester
Louise
Adelaide
Australia
Escapees Captured in Ohio Auto Theft Shootout
Two of 15 Evansville prison escapees were held in Franklin Ohio after a late night chase. James D Majors and Willie Butler were captured following a car theft report and a gunfight. They face auto theft charges. British MPs are paid seven thousand five hundred dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton, Ohio
Evansville
Ind
Franklin
James D. Majors
Willie Butler
Restaurant Burglary Investigated at McDonald’s
City detectives investigate a burglary at McDonald’s Restaurant 3032 Wabash Ave where nothing was taken but about 1000 in damage occurred. Entry came via roof breach and rain damage followed. The 1:17 am Thursday report came after alarm. Two suspects took 60 to 70 from Big Barney’s Car Wash. Greg Grayless provided descriptions. Investigators continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald’s
Wabash Ave
Kent Cummings
Big Barney's
Greg Grayless
FOP Plans New Year’s Eve Party at Club House
Fraternal Order of Police officials announce a New Year’s Eve Party starting at 8 p.m. Friday at the FOP club house. Members and guests are invited with a $1 per couple cover. James Swift, the new police chief, serves as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraternal Order of Police
FOP
James Swift
Man 20 Fined On Lesser Charge In Indiana Break‑in Case
Mark A. Bacon of 100 Farrington St. pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct before Justice of the Peace Lee Easton after being arraigned on a preliminary count of first degree burglary. Bacon was fined $25 and costs for the lesser charge. He was arrested December 22 in an alleged ISU residence hall break-in. attorney was Jack Mankin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark A. Bacon
Farrington St
Harrison Township
Lee Easton
Bacon
Indiana State University
Jack Mankin
Gusting Winds Cause Minor Damage in Terre Haute Area
High winds gusted through Terre Haute and surrounding areas Thursday, the third wind storm of December. Temperatures rose to near 60 early, then fell to 45 by noon as Hulman Field reported gusts to 40 mph. Minor outages and scattered branches caused limited damage with emergency crews on standby. One power line was reported down near Old Paris Road by Ligget crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Public Service Indiana
Charles Uhl
Indiana
Paris Rd
Ligget Crossing
One-Car Crash Leaves Two Injured in Marietta Pettway Incident
One person was admitted to St. Anthony Hospital after a one-car crash at 3300 Hulman St. Marietta Pettway, 25, of 1415 College Ave., sustained facial cuts. Lawrence P. Smith, 28, of 2161 Crawford St., drove east on Hulman St. with a passenger Donna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anthony Hospital
Hulman St
Marietta Pettway
College Ave
Lawrence P. Smith
Crawford St
Southside Hospital
Donna
Grissom Treated After Car Loss Nips Pole and Sign
Grissom, 22, of 1720 N. 7th St., received treatment for head cuts and was released. Police say Smith lost control of his car, striking a Public Service Indiana utility pole and a Bunch Nursery sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grissom
7Th St
Smith
Public Service Indiana
Fread Divorce Decree Restores Sargent Name in Vigo Court
Carolina S. Fread won a divorce on her cross complaint from John W. Fread Sr. in Vigo Superior Court. Judge Harold J. Bitzegaio granted the decree and restored her former name, Sargent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina S. Fread
John W. Fread Sr
12Th St
Vigo Superior Court
Harold J. Bitzegaio
Sargent
DePaul Chemist to Speak at ISU Seminar on Jan 3
Dr. Robert Novak of DePaul University will present at ISU Chemistry Seminar on Monday January 3 at 4 00 p m in Room 23 Science Building. Topic is Chemistry of Protein Nucleic Acid Interactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Novak
DePaul University
ISU
Like Nu Western Auto Expands One-Stop Shop in Terre Haute
Hugh Meers operates Like Nu Hardware and Western Auto at 1253 Lafayette Ave in 12 Points Village. He plans 1972 expansion adding departments and new brands to a 10 500 square foot store, with wide aisles and a large rear parking area. The store offers auto accessories tools housewares and DIY items and emphasizes competitive prices and customer service.
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Hugh Meers
Nu Hardware
Western Auto
Lafayette Ave
12 Points Village
Meers
12 Points
Terre Haute
United States
Like- Nu
13Th St
Christmas Breakfasts and Family Gatherings in 12 Points
Katie Varda hosted a Christmas Breakfast at the Katatoria for employees and families, while Scotty from Scotts Marathon Service Station and Alice shared a holiday with daughter Lee Ann and son-in-law Denny Hogue. Betty Harbrueger and family celebrated at home and with kin, and other locals planned New Year’s events. A lighthearted car salesman joke closes the note on rising milk prices.
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Katie Varda
Hubby
Pete Varda
Katie
Las Vegas
Scotty
Scotts
Marathon
12 Points Merchants National Bank
Sure Hope
Alice
Lee Ann
Denny Hogue
Lori
Tilford
Betty Harbrueger
Myrtle Caldwell
Bill
Jane
Kathy Newsom
Frank
Mona Harbrueger
Kathy Gamble
Vicky
David Apfel
Michelle
Dorothy Michael
C.A. Tilford
Kenny Tilford
Marshall
Ind
Betty
Harold
Restrictions on Pet Turtle Sales in Maryland
Dr. Neil Solomon, Maryland health secretary, signed health regulations restricting pet turtle sales. He estimates up to 2000 Salmonella cases yearly from diseased turtles. Health officers may sample tank water and order destruction of contaminated turtles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Neil Solomon
Maryland
Solomon
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Aviation Boosters
Tribune State
Clay County
Jesse Raymond Kehoe
Charles B. Wicker
S. 11Th St
Lily FE. Pope
Raymond L. Pope
Linda Sue Dickinson
Charles J. Anderson
Blaine Ave
Michael W. Roach
Lance E. Green
8Th Ave
Chamber
Cherry Street
Ohio
House of Commons
Man
Western Auto Store
Porararirisorny
Moore-Langen Printing and Publishing Co
Frigidaire
Furniture Mart
Lafayette
Open
Battery & Electric
11Th & Laf
Shadow
Ann’s
Maple Aves
Sipes
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Hyd-Jay
Lough Bros
K'Star
Eeelass
11Th
N.E
Sally Proffitt
Vrabic
Texaco Service
13Th
Mecca
U.S
Colorsmith’s
Bank Americard
Maple
Longines
Wittnauer Watches
Caravelle
Speidel
Watch Shop
Cearance
Sandy Green
Anne Sullivan
Helen Wenzel
Meis
LA Rae Rare
Tilford’s
Ray Pierce TV
RCA
POFF
Midwest
Radio Zenith
Scott
Harry Scott
Linden
Jim Jensen
Jorbesurovace
PEL Lafayette
Beatty’s
Rowe's
Rowe’s Bologna
Gene Ferguson
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