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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1968
Page
11
Market notes show gun trouble, Kodak and EastSSt firms trading with modest gains. Aton and Johnsr indicators edge higher as New York stocks drift amid trading volumes, with tech shares fluctuating and investors watching short term bonds.
Wheat 1.21 dollars a bushel. Yellow ear corn 1.05. Yellow shell corn 1.07. Rye 1.12. Yellow soybeans 2.55. Barley 1.67. Hogs 200 to 220 lbs 20.15 to 20.40. Sows 16.75 and down. Indianapolis poultry roasters 21 23. Indiana roasters reported in AP dispatch.
Christ Lutheran Church begins Vacation Church School on Monday June 10 with sessions weekdays 9 to 11 30 a m for two weeks The theme Serve The Lord Augsburg Publishing House authors staff list includes Nursery Kindergarten grades 1 6 and recreation aides Call Superintendent Mrs Dandro at 533 7282 or church at 234 8654 for more information.
Edna Mae Turner 35 of Muncie was indicted on a second degree murder charge by a Delaware County grand jury for the shooting death of her husband Marvin Turner 35 of New Castle. The couple were separated at the time of the shooting in her residence, police said.
The Federal Reserve Board raised stock margin requirements to 80 percent of the purchase price and 60 percent on convertible bonds to curb stock speculation. The rules apply to new loans by brokers and lenders. effective today with market reopening Monday.
Interior Department awarded 10 contracts totaling 226,840 to fund joint state federal efforts to combat a threatened alewife die-off in Lake Michigan. Skimming by 12 trawlers in Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin begins mid June with a 40 day lease and potential early termination. Michigan declined due to missing state funds as Wisconsin Illinois Indiana areas including Milwaukee Racine Kenosha and Chicago area beaches will be served.
Msgr. Elmer Holtgrave, a Roman Catholic priest from Illinois and longtime Kennedy family friend, says he urged Sen Robert F Kennedy two weeks earlier to quit the presidential race due to danger. He says Kennedy declined, believing he must proceed for the country’s good. Holtgrave arrived in Dublin from New York and spoke to reporters.
In Gooding Idaho two brothers Barry Brown Jr four and Kelly six were bitten by a bat captured by them. Rabies tests confirmed the bat was rabid at the State Health Department laboratory in Boise. Barry Brown a Gooding assistant police chief was on National Guard duty nearby when notified. He returned by helicopter carrying the vaccine and the boys were treated.
In Paris Labor and opposition leaders deride De Gaulle plan as hollow while workers from Renault and metallurgy sectors remain on strike. He promotes participation as profit sharing but opponents call it paternalism and demagogy. Airports and universities face ongoing disruption as protests persist.
The Poor People’s Campaign loses its chief organizer for the June 19 rally in Washington with a new coordinator named but not yet assured. Bayard Rustin resigns after dispute over aims, Rev. Ralph Abernathy names Sterling Tucker to replace him, while stressing the event will proceed and momentum must be revived. Leaders canceled protests for Kennedy's death, and Austin’s resignation followed a clash over campaign goals.
Mrs Frankie Mae Paulson 42, mother of three, graduates summa cum laude from the University of Minnesota in psychology. She traveled about 100000 miles for the degree, aided by extension work and correspondence courses begun nine years ago, with her veterinarian husband Dr Clifton Paulson accompanying on long trips. Two daughters joined her for the ceremony, one graduating with honors and the other finishing her sophomore year.
Terre Haute police officer Nick Sereno, 35, was readmitted to Union Hospital Friday after a motorcycle crash Wednesday at Third and Wabash. He suffered a broken collarbone, was treated at the north side hospital, then released, and now is listed in fair condition with head injuries.
Defense Department released the names of four Illinois soldiers who died in Vietnam. Spec. 4 Donald E. Arnold of East St. Louis, Spec. 4 Ike O. Bonner of Chicago, Pfc. William J. Duncan of Fox Lake, and Pfc. John R. Van Horn of Lyons are listed as the fallen.
A Denver man, Clarence R. English, 22, won a postponement of his murder trial after defense argued jurors would be drawn from citizens emotionally affected by the assassinations of Senator Robert F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Deputy Public Defender Truman Coles said the jury may be prone to passion and hysteria rather than evidence.
In Vigo Circuit Court Probate Division Norma H Lundstrom was named Administratrix of Robert Leo Hudson deceased on May 31 1968. Claims must be filed within six months or be barred. Terre Haute Indiana dated May 31 1968 Leonard F Conrad Clerk. Robert J McPeak Attorney. Also Virgil L St John appointed Administrator of Gail St John estate May 24 1968. Final account filed in Hazel Marie Booth estate and required appearance July 11 1969 for approval. Rosemary Pound and John E Booth Sr as Co Administrators with H Ralph Johnston J. Albert Fens Attorney.
Personal notices advertise introductory sale on men’s toupees at 99.95 with in home demonstrations call 232-4154 Richard's Wigs 26 S 7th. Also promotions for Blue Lustre rug cleaner Wig centres and beauty shop services with numbers 232-8077 232-6459 232-6155 and 232-6955 with addresses 1454 S 17th 3106 Fenwood 439 N 9th.
Gretchen Heizer 22 narrowly escaped death when her horse trod on an old electrical wire at Elko County fairgrounds. The horse was electrocuted, but Heizer was thrown clear as recent rains uncovered the wire. Authorities indicated the hazard surfaced after rainfall.
Vigo County probate notices announce Ver G Miller appointed Administrator With The Will Annexed for Esther Staley estate No 26837 on May 31 1968. Also Samuel E Beecher Jr acting as Administrator for Fleta Irene Thornton estate No 26493 has filed final account to be examined July 11 1968 in Vigo Circuit Court Probate Division with heirs and claimants urged to appear and prove heirship.
Sealed proposals for highway improvements in Vigo County and related notices will be opened June 11 1968 at the Indiana State Highway Commission office. An annexation appeal procedure is outlined by the Terre Haute Sanitary Board. Vigo County School trustees solicit bids by June 24 1968 for furniture and equipment with bond and proof requirements.
Verified leads offered at 100 dollars per week with a guaranteed payment. Must have own car. Call 232-8916 for details.
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