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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1956
Page
1
Doctors said President Eisenhower recovered well from emergency operation and could be fully active in four to six weeks. They noted there was a chance of death had the operation not been performed during an extraordinary post midnight conference by 13 surgeons and physicians.
Washington June 9 Rep Olin E Teague chair of the House Veterans Affairs Committee says he will push to defeat a multi billion dollar veterans benefit measure approved by his committee He blames American Legion pressure for the vote Teague expects House action probably the week after next and predicts the bill will fail in a late session election year cost estimates range from 1 4 billion in year one to 77 billion over 40 years The Legion calls the estimate fantastic and defends the measure saying it serves national interests Major provisions would raise pensions for World War I II and Korean veterans adjust disability compensation and boost widows and dependents benefits of veterans from various wars.
A Panther fighter plowed into a residential street near Wold-Chamberlain Air Base causing four deaths from one family and Maj. George Armstrong among the victims. Five children were critically injured as fires destroyed several homes. Witnesses described the jet coughing before the impact.
Dr Isidor Ravdin of Evansville led surgeons who operated on President Eisenhower for an intestinal obstruction. Ravdin is a local native and a major general in the Medical Corps reserves. Dr Bernard Ravdin, also of Evansville, provided updates at a hospital news conference. Officials expect Eisenhower to begin lighter duties within days and return to full duties at the White House in four to six weeks from now. Continued on page 6. Column 1.
Alexander Cochran a retired plasterer living at 484 North Third street was found dead in bed around 3 39 o clock Saturday afternoon by his brother James Williem Caecusha. He had been under treatment for a heat condition. His body was taken to Gillis Memory Chapel pending funeral arrangements.
Swedes greeted Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip with cheers and toasts on Saturday during a static visit to Sweden. A nude sunbathing group drew crowds as the royals passed by, with the sunbathers signaling greetings from a rooftop partition while the royal party attended a luncheon at City Hall.
Classified ads promise quick cash with tips and calls. The notice urges farmers to place ads to reach Tribune-Star readers and not miss opportunities, prompting calls about representation and rates.
Washington reports Democrats and Republicans split over whether President Eisenhower’s intestinal operation will affect his 1952 renomination. Mundt and Jenner expect a stronger post recovery bid, while Anderson doubts longevity if he runs again. Harriman declares his hat in the ring, hoping Democrats will oppose Eisenhower, and Mundt optimistically cites possible cure of the illness.
Massachusetts police search today for a chemist’s briefcase missing during a move from Adams to Windsor. Albro T. Gaul of Shea Chemical Co. reported a vial of curare, a deadly extract, contained in the case. The substance paralyzes on skin contact.
Indiana State Highway Department reports Ind 620 China northeast of Madison closed indefinitely after a truck damages a 60 foot bridge posted for 10 tons. A special detour bulletin directs motorists around the damaged span.
Indiana State Teachers College prepares for eighty fifth annual commencement with 644 degree candidates. A reception sponsored by Dr and Mrs Raleigh Holmstedt runs 4 to 6 pm in the Student Union ballroom followed by a baccalaureate service at 7 20 pm. Memory Lane tradition returns as graduates place name cards in a metal box, to be cemented and displayed on campus.
Two holdup men robbed a liquor store owner of 1 841 cash early today in Evansville Indiana. Police said William H Choate was forced into his home adjoining the store and the attackers took his wallet containing the cash.
U S officials dismiss Soviet Premier Bulganins latest disarmament proposals as propaganda and lacking new ideas. They foresee a polite but firm rejection to be dispatched after Eisenhowers emergency operation recovery.
In Chicago the 105th annual American Medical Association meeting begins Monday drawing about 12,000 doctors from across the nation. An estimated 25,000 attendees will include doctors wives interns nurses students and technicians. More than 300 scientific papers and 325 exhibits plus 350 technical exhibits of new equipment are planned.
Ed ward Lantz aged 4, son of Mr and Mrs Lowell Lantz, died when a heavy posthole digger fell across his chest at a neighboring farm east of Kokomo Indiana. The tragedy occurred June 9 and the boy was pronounced dead at the scene.
New York Governor Averell Harriman publicly entered the Democratic presidential race by declaring his candidacy at the Hat Workers Union convention. He cited his New Deal Fair Deal beliefs and his support from union leaders, following a suggestion earlier that Harriman withdraw to back Adlai Stevenson.
A head-on collision on a curve in Dubois county killed two men. Richard L. Kempt, 23, a Jasper bricklayer, died at the scene while William K. Kern, 29, a New Albany Quaker Oats salesman, died later in Memorial Hospital.
Armando J. Merz aged 35 of Batesville was killed when the city police car he rode in was struck by a passenger car at a street intersection. The other driver was identified as 24 year old Robert E. Miller, also of Batesville.
Fair and warm Sunday with high around 87 and low about 65. Monday fair and slightly warmer. River stage at 5 ft and falling. Indiana generally mostly fair with little temperature change. Illinois fair with high near 84 and light winds from northeast to southwest.
Michael Boroses, about 37, of Fort Wayne, was killed when he touched a 12 500 volt power line with a metal-handled mop while cleaning the roof at the American Rack Woal Co plant near Wabash Indiana on Saturday June 9.
Washington June 9 Secretary of State Dulles will meet with Canadian Foreign Minister Lester Pearson and German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer to discuss expanding NATO beyond military aims. Senator George will join the talks on civilian NATO roles as Pearson updates on civilian terms of reference.
Ivan Frey a pressman at Unique Printed Products died about 10 30 AM after an apparent heart attack suffered while fishing on Big Raccoon Creek near Rockville He was 58 survived by wife Helen R two children Marilynn and David and three sisters and three brothers The body was taken to P J Ryan and Sons Funeral Home pending arrangements
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