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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1968
Page
2
The notice covers numerous local deaths including Peter J. Burt formerly of Terre Haute who died in Phoenix Arizona with services pending. Mrs Mable V Sebastian and Dr Earl Shields both of Terre Haute with survivors and arrangements. Herndon Cook of Champaign Ill. Estelle Mills and Charles C All among others with service details, survivors, and burial plans in Indiana and nearby states.
Illinois reports fair skies with little change in temperatures through Monday night. Lows in the 60s, highs in the low to mid 80s. Tuesday brings increasing clouds and a chance of afternoon showers. Indiana foresees partly sunny conditions on Monday with a chance of thunderstorms Monday afternoon. Highs 77 to 86, Monday night fair to partly cloudy with Lows 55 to 63, then mostly sunny and warm.
Urban League leader Whit ney M. Young Jr. told 972 University of San Francisco graduates that society needs justice not order. He cited Hitler’s order costing six million lives and warned that we either live together as friends or die together as fools.
Lt Col Charles E Harris aged 42 died Friday morning at Valley Forge Hospital Valley Forge Pa after an extended illness He former Clay County resident and Coalmont High School graduate is survived by wife Robin daughter Tracy two sons Charles and Stephen parents Mr and Mrs Clem Harris Lewis one brother Wayne Harris Rantoul Ill four sisters Margaret Long Indianapolis Wilma Baker Mobile Catherine Harris Belleville and Joan Schmidt Ft Wayne Services were held at Valley Forge Chapel Monday burial at Arlington National Cemetery
The body of Helen Keller, 87, to be cremated in Bridgeport today after a Saturday heart attack. Public funeral set for Wednesday at Washington's National Cathedral with a eulogy by Sen. Sister Kill and Miss Keller’s longtime friend in attendance.
Miss Mary M. Owen a former Terre Haute school teacher died Sunday in Washington D C She taught in Terre Haute until 1918 moved to Washington and retired there in 1955 as supervisor of elementary education Survivors include a sister Hazel a brother Roy Owen and aunt Mrs Ora Payton Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park at Roselawn Memory Chapel services set for 1 30 p m Wednesday Burial at Roselawn Memorial Park calls after 1 p m
Deputies probe a weekend break in at Mrs. Muriel Orths rural home as she visited relatives in Brazil. Entry ransacked, 24 inch Admiral color TV missing. Home about 1.3 miles east of U S 41 on Stop 20 North. Deputy John P. Torphy led the initial investigation.
Police report finds vandals toppled at least 32 tombstones at Riverside Cemetery in Clinton over the weekend. Garrett Smith of 435 Water St reported the incident. Chief Ben Turchi expects arrests soon.
The famed Alamo in San Antonio, Texas derives its name from the Spanish el alamo meaning cotton wood tree, a tree once growing at the site.
Vietnam peace talks drag into their fourth week with six sessions held. Diplomats note no new light on key issues despite a slightly more cordial atmosphere. Le Duc Tho arrives as Cyrus Vance returns to Washington reporting a long, difficult road ahead.
Washington bus service halted night runs since May 20 after drivers refused to accept change, labeling $50 to $100 as holdup bait. City officials seek solutions with more police, higher pay, and expanded patrols. Tourism and hotel business decline noted alongside increased crime nationally, with 24.5 percent local rise to April 30.
Allen C. Henson 22, of Paris, died Saturday from an accidental gunshot wound in Tucson, Ariz. Services are pending at Blume and Stewart Funeral Home. He is survived by his widow Linda, his parents Mr. and Mrs. Paul Henson of Paris, two brothers Russell and James, and eight sisters including Mrs. Betty Gable of Tucson and Mrs. Kay Mackesy of Milwaukee, among others in Paris.
During the long holiday from 6 p.m. Wednesday to midnight Sunday local time, traffic deaths rose as the 102-hour period drew to a close. Earlier projections estimated 580 fatalities for a similar nonholiday span, with rates one-third to one-fifth below last year. A United Press International tally at 6 a.m. EDT shows 572 traffic deaths, 131 drownings, 14 plane losses, and 80 miscellaneous fatalities, totaling 797.
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