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Newspaper

Terre Haute Tribune

Location

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1966

Page

3

Second Brief Posted in Ennis Case

The case over Terre Haute City Council seat involves Mayor Ralph Tucker seeking a new trial to block William Ennis from seating as the ninth member. Briefs were filed with Benton Circuit Judge Everett West, and arguments were presented by Hansford Mann for Ennis and Frederick Bauer for the city. West previously ruled for Ennis on Feb. 18, and Tucker may appeal if the motion is denied.

Ralph Tucker William Ennis Terre Haute Benton Circuit Everett West Tucker Hansford Mann Ennis Frederick Bauer West Ennis Tucker

Marines Report Two Enlistments From Local Recruits

Local Marine recruiters announced two new enlistments, Ronald E. Rogers and James F. Williams, both 19 and 18 respectively, from Illinois towns Brazil and Casey, tied to 1966 high school graduations. They enter four-year Marine service under the aviation program, training in San Diego. Navy records show Donald W. Smith, 18, of Terre Haute, also enlisting for four years, with basic training at Great Lakes.

Marine Navy Frank Sikora Ronald E. Rogers Illa J. Rogers Brazil U. S. Marine Corps James F. Williams Katherine M. Williams Casey Ill Casey High School Marine Corps Depot San Diego Calif B. J. Moss Donald W. Smith Wayne Smith RR 1 Terre Haute U. S. Navy Great Lakes Iil

Indiana unemployment claims drop 23 percent from year ago

The Indiana Employment Security Division said 12 271 unemployment insurance claims were filed last week, down 23 percent from the same week a year earlier.

Indianapolis Indiana

Aerial wedding planned aboard jetliner in California

In Burbank California UPI reports a unique wedding planned in the clouds. President J Floyd Andrews granted use of a jetliner for two hours for the marriage of Jim Shultz and Barbara Wall with a champagne party aboard the Boeing 727. The ceremony ends with a landing in San Diego and a pre honeymoon reception.

Burbank Calif

Hulman Field Storage Area Is Accepted

Acceptance of a new Air Defense Command facility at Hulman Field has been reported by Maj. Robert Smith. Air Force inspectors approved a two day evaluation by Col. G. T. Perry and Lt. Charles R. Lesbee, with construction by Dinger Contracting Co. and Navy oversight dating from 1964.

Air Defense Command Hulman Field ADC First Fighter Wing Maj Robert Smith Maj. Smith Air Force Selfridge Air Force Base Michigan Col G. T. Perry First Air Force Base Stewart Afb New York Charles R. Lesbee Cincinnati Ohio Lesbee Perry Navy Bureau of Yards and Docks Dinger Contracting Co Staten Island N. Y

Rose Graduate Receives Honor

Wendell E. Carroll, 49, Terre Haute, Rose Polytechnic alum and Rose board member, elected a director of Dorr-Oliver Inc. in Stamford. He earned a 1938 B.S. in electrical engineering, worked as sales engineer and district manager for Square D Co. in Houston from 1939 to 1947, with a wartime four-year hiatus, and founded Regent Controls in 1947. He has been named a Tau Beta Pi member.

Wendell E. Carroll Terre Hauteau Rose Polytechnic Institute Dorr-Oliver Inc Stamford Tau Beta Pi Rose

Go Cart Blast Damages Terre Haute Home

A go cart exploded in the basement of John Biggins home at 1810 N 4th St in Terre Haute causing about 250 dollars in damage. Fire investigators cite a faulty electric light cord sparking gasoline fumes from the racing vehicle under repair. Fire Department Pump Companies 3 7 and 10 Truck No 2 and Assistant Chief Frank Keamt responded.

Terre Haute John Biggins N. 4Th St Frank Keamt

Collision injures two youths on Poplar Street

Police report two teens were hurt in a collision in the 2700 block of Poplar Street. Virginia Smith, 18, was admitted with head injuries, while driver Jerry Smith, 18, was treated and released. The car backed into a truck driven by Raymond Scoggins of Motor Freight Corp.

Poplar St St. Anthony Hospital Virginia Smith S. 22Nd St Jerry Smith N. 10Th St Smith Raymond Scoggins Motor Freight Corp

Williams fined in center-line driving case in city court

Ora Williams, 54, of 3129 N. 23rd St., was fined 27.25 for driving left of center in city court before Judge Edward S. Everett. He was found not guilty of failing to yield to an emergency vehicle. His car was in a May 8 collision with a police car at the intersection of 25th St. and Wabash Ave.

Ora Williams 23Rd St Edward S. Everett Williams 25Th St Wabash Ave

Funeral services for Carl Muller die in California

Carl Muller, 65, longtime Detroit News employee for 31 years until retirement last December, died Thursday in South Laguna California. Funeral services will be held Monday in San Clemente California.

San Clemente Calif UPI Carl Muller Detroit News South Laguna

Terre Haute Air Pollution Board names chief interview head

Richard W. Guelzow, plant manager at Commercial Solvents Corp., will head a committee to interview candidates for Terre Haute air control chief. The board, led by Dr. Warren Bowden, met at City Hall to plan procedures for federal grants and adopt a budget.

Richard W. Guelzow Commercial Solvents Corp Terre Haute Bowden County Board of Health Ralph Tucker Frank Crawford Joseph Silcock Robert Monroe Raymond Hodler Curtis Willey Mary Grover

Morning Judge Sappingfield Faces Local Offenses

A list of minor charges includes Mornin Judge Frank Sappingfield 19 of 1454 Beech Street fined $45 for assault and battery. Woodrow Davis 18 of 3006 North 4th Street fined $7.25 for false auto registration. James Laughrey 21 of 3442 Crystle Road case continued to June 10 for speeding. Connie Myles 16 of 2940 Jefferson Street fined $3.25 for no operator license. Karen Bowden 21 of 618 Swan Street fined $3.25 for no operator license. Terrance Benson 28 of Sullivan ordered to pay $15 weekly for failure to provide.\"

Frank Sappingfield Beech St Woodrow Davis 4Th St James Laughrey Crystle Rd Connie Myles Jefferson St Karen Bowden Swan St Terrance Benson Sullivan

May 1966 Cold and Wet Month Sets Record Lows

Dr. G David Koch reports May 1966 as cold and wet with two record low temperatures and a killing frost on May 10 1966. The average May temperature was 58 5 degrees 5 2 below the 65 year mean and May 1966 was the coldest since 1961 and second coldest since 1954.

G. David Koch Indiana State University Wabash River Wabash

Spoon River Play Tonight at Weldin Talley Memorial

The Community Theatre of Terre Haute presents Mr Masters of Spoon River adapted from Edgar Lee Masters poetry at 8 30 p m Saturday free to the public ISU Fine Arts Festival cast all ISU students with Gene Rump directing and Barbara Graves listed among cast members Rae Akens to direct following events include the CT annual meeting and award night June 7 and CT picnic June 14 open to members and season ticket holders.

Community Theatre of Terre Haute ISU Weldin Talley Memorial Playhouse Edgar Lee Masters Robert Wiandt Mr. Masters Spoon River Gene Rump Barbara Graves Karen Updike Dave Cole Ginger Letsinger Dick Thayer Sycamore Players Rae Akens Sycamore Club

Will Probated for Lillian M. Walters May 27 death

Probate filed for Lillian M. Walters 62 who died May 27. Named executor is American Fletcher National Bank and Trust Company of Indianapolis. Heirs include Nina Morford Indianapolis Lorena Buck 2010 Wabash Ave Evelyn Lindoff South Bend William F Walters RR 2 Seelyville Donald M Walters Indianapolis Penny Kinerim Anderson. Kriner and Harman of Indianapolis and Bauer and Bauer local firm serve as counsel.

Lillian M. Walters American Fletcher National Bank and Trust Company of Indianapolis Nina Morford Lorena Buck Wabash Ave Evelyn Lindoff South Bend William F. Walters RR 2 Seelyville Donald M. Walters Penny Kinerim Anderson Kriner and Harman Bauer and Bauer

Burglar Alarm Raised by Air Force Jet Sonic Boom

Police rushed to a Marysville bank after a burglar alarm sounded but nothing was missing. Investigators found the alarm triggered by a sonic boom from an Air Force jet.

Marysville Calif UPI

Change of venue in Vigo County assault case

A Vigo County assault case against Ronald P. Norris and Paul F. Ladika was moved to Sullivan Circuit Court before Judge Joe Lowdermilk. The defendants seek a fair trial outside local publicity, with charges of assault on Gary Quinn outside the Dresser tavern last August.

Vigo County Sullivan Circuit Court Joe Lowdermilk Ronald P. Norris Paul F. Ladika Norris Ladika Gary Quinn

Trio to Sing at Eighth Avenue Baptist Church

The Noteable Trio will perform Sunday June 5 at 7 p.m. at Eighth Avenue Baptist Church. Members are Michael Butts tenor Shelly Morgan baritone Wayne Stout lead with Mrs Sally Arnold on piano. Public invitation.

Eighth Avenue Baptist Church Michael Butts Shelly Morgan Wayne Stout Sally Arnold

Ammonia Gas Suits Result in Major Awards and Settlements

A prominent Indianapolis physician testified on ammonia odor and flammability thresholds as part of a large wave of damage suits against a gas utility. In March 1964 sixty four suits settled out of court for 1.653 million dollars, with death claims up to 500000 and jury claims to 375000. Most cases were in Vigo County or nearby courts. one in Federal Court.

Rolla Harger Indianapolis Vigo County The Home Packing Co Dix, Dix, Patrick, Ratcliffe and Adamson Ice, Miller, Donadio and

State Drops Action Against Stephanie Baniszewski Case

The state drops action against Stephanie Baniszewski. Paula Baniszewski, 18, and Stephanie receive life terms for second degree murder in Indiana. Stephanie’s brother John Jr., 13, and Richard D Hobbs and Coy Hubbard, 15, are convicted of manslaughter and each sentenced to 221 years. The case centers on the 10 day abuse of Sylvia Baniszewski at the Baniszewski home where the victim boarded with her parents running a food concession at carnivals.

Paula Baniszewski Indiana Women’s Prison Stephanie John Jr Richard D. Hobbs Coy Hubbard State Reformatory Sylvia Baniszewski

Stephanie and Shirley Face Grand Jury Action in Court

Stephanie and her 10-year-old sister Shirley appeared before the grand jury Friday. Deputy Prosecutor Le Roy K. New moved to dismiss Stephanie's charge. Judge Saul I. Rabb granted the motion. Rabb received a motion for a new trial for Paula. Paula’s attorney George P. Rice Jr. argued Rabb erred in denying Paula a separate trial and in admitting her police statement. No immediate ruling was made.

Stephanie Shirley Leroy K. New Saul I. Rabb Rabb Paula George P. Rice Jr

Aged Man Struck by Car Near 11th Street Intersection

Albert Tryon a 76 year old resident of 3100 S 11th St was hit by a car driven by 16 year old Timothy Bothe as he crossed 11th St and Margaret Ave He was taken to St Anthony Hospital with injuries to his arms and legs an ambulance from Hickman handled the emergency run.

Albert Tryon S. 11Th St St. Anthony Hospital Tryon Timothy Bothe 11Th St Margaret Ave Hickman

Fire prevention expert Thomas Seddon Duke dies at 76

Funeral services planned for Thomas Seddon Duke a nationally known fire prevention expert aged 76 who died Thursday at Lankenau Hospital in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia UPI Thomas Seddon Duke Lankenau Hospital

Buddhists Boycott Planned as Hue Protests Topple Diem

The Buddhist campaign to topple Diem prompts Thich Tri Quang to pledge a boycott of elections planned by Ky’s military government. Separately, Korean forces report heavy clashes with Viet Cong in Operation Crag Horse resulting in hundreds of Viet Cong killed and several prisoners taken.

Diem Thich Tri Quang Hue Nguyen Cao Ky Tri Quang Buddhist Institute Thich Tam Chau Tam Chau U.S. 1St Cavalry Phu My Saigon

Madison Surgeon Survives Rough Plane Crash Landing

Dr William K Haney a Madison physician surgeon and 22 year veteran pilot walked away unharmed after his twin engine plane crash landed in a rough pasture a mile north of the Madison Airport. The craft sustained minor damage and Haney has nearly 5000 flying hours.

Madison, Ind Madison William K. Haney

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Marines Rex Humbard Cathedral OF Tomorrow Thurs National Guard Armory Terre Haute, Ind Cathedral Quartet Vic Clay God IS the Answer Wtwo-Tv Hulman Indiana Air National Guard Air Pollution Board Pope Paul VI John XXIII Saverio Giuseppe Roncelli St. Peter’s Basilica Pope Paul John Angela Pope John Smiths Percase
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