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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1966
Page
2
Multiple local obituaries report deaths in Terre Haute and nearby towns. The notices name Carl L Miller Sr and others, list survivors, funeral times, and burial details at Cross and DeBaun Funeral Homes, Highland Lawn and New Harmony cemeteries, with services conducted by area clergy.
Police hunted an all weather burglar after four riding lawn mowers and a snow blower were stolen overnight from Bob Millers Inc in Wichita Kan David and Rob ert both of Indianapolis along with three sisters, grandchildren and great grandchildren named in the report. Services are set for 3 p.m. Sunday at Brown Funeral Home with burial in Oakland Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday afternoon.
Obituaries and memorial services from Rockville Clinton Westfield Brazil and Casey honor Hattie Roche Cole Pete Avenatti Wayne Tichenor Iva Miller Teresa Cornwell and Barney McDaniel. Services involve churches funeral homes cemeteries and interfaith gatherings with ISU tied events and a 250 voice choir.
Police report a 700 pound olive grey safe containing about 100 dollars was hauled away from the Electrolux firm at 1700 S 8th St early Saturday. Entry was gained by prying both front and rear doors as the safe was carted out the back.
Italian rail unions representing 200 000 workers suspend planned nationwide strikes after government agrees to salary demands and railway reforms. The action was to have run Monday and Tuesday.
Pope Paul VI held a private audience with Raymond P. Shafer the lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania in Vatican City today.
The Friday paper omits the name of Veronica Belfi from the West Vigo High School graduates list. The incident highlights publication errors in the graduation roster.
The 20th century computer age reaches New Harmony Indiana as Purdue University conducts a five day workshop July 25 to 29 on manufacturing management and control. The program aims to show how computers can improve manufacturing effectiveness for Midwest production managers planning and control personnel and systems managers.
A rash of auto mishaps left seven people injured in five separate accidents. Charles Kirkendall, 8, was treated after a bicycle collision with Richard Pethtel at 5th Ave and 25th St. Edward Katzeeck, 19, suffered arm and shoulder injuries when his car hit two parked cars on S. 4th St. Mrs. Carole Spore, 35, was admitted with neck injuries after a rear end collision on Third St. and Helen Ave. Etta Smith, 18, and Max Reed, 17, were involved in another rear end crash affecting multiple vehicles. Carolyn Nichols, 26, and Georgia Sams, 39, were treated after a Poplar St collision. Richard Greenwell, 36, and Norma Moses, 38, were in a later rear end crash on South Third St. Janet Catshall, 23, was a passenger who declined medical care. All injuries were said to be non life threatening.
Terre Haute opens a nine day Sesquicentennial celebration with a noon reception and parade. Mayor Ralph Tucker presides as Birch E Bayh Sr. attends. Events include a Wabash Valley Day at Vigo County Fairgrounds and TH 150 performances at Memorial Stadium leading to a grand finale at the Vigo County Fairgrounds.
The narrative describes ongoing combat in Vietnam with light overall casualties but heavier losses for some units. It notes potential strategic impact if North Vietnamese battalions are damaged, with continued air strikes by U S forces against targets in North and South Vietnam. It cites gunfire, missions, and specific operations including Lexington and Doan Ket, plus Buddhist protests in Hue marking the anniversary of Quang Duc's self immolation. The report references Navy and Air Force air campaigns, and mentions Doan Ket aiming to unify loyal troops with the 1st Division amid the Saigon government’s instability.
U S Ambassador Charles E Bohlen spent 25 minutes with President Charles de Gaulle in Paris. Bohlen said the meeting was self arranged and focused on a general discussion of the world situation. He described De Gaulle as friendly and courteous and noted he had no instructions or messages to convey.
Maynard C. Wheeler of Commercial Solvents Corp will speak at a noon luncheon Thursday, hosted by Terre Haute business and industrial leaders. Friday highlights a style show at 1 30 p.m. by women’s groups at the Terre Haute House. Saturday honors veterans and armed forces with a 2 p.m. downtown parade and a beard shave-off after the evening TH 150 performance by Brothers of the Brush.
Serge Joly, 23, was arrested Friday in Paris in a phone booth while making a threatening call. Police say he made more than 5,000 calls to a father who refused to allow him to take his daughter out, peaking at over 200 calls per day. the father's name was not released.
The report cites alcohol as a factor in a wreck killing three teens including the Hoskins and Snapp youths. In Madison a 5 year old boy, Timmy Meadows, died after darting into traffic near his home. Carolyn Sargeant, 18, died from injuries after an Evansville crash May 23 when her car hit a bridge railing.
C W Westrup died after a sudden attack in Terre Haute he had come from New York in 1929 and led as general manager until retirement in 1964. Survivors include his widow Viola, daughter Viola Reed son Robert and four grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were pending at Callahan Funeral Home.
The Institute of Life Insurance reports 19.2 percent of ordinary life policyholder deaths in 1965 were due to cancer, up from 18.8 percent in 1964 and the prior 19 percent record in 1961.
A six man committee led by Mayor Ralph Tucker meets June 21 at the Terre Haute House to press for a toll road Evansville to Chicago closer to Terre Haute with Gov Branigan and others, while Senator Birch Bayh backs rebuilding U S 41 as a four lane alternative.
General argued that control comes only by closing with and defeating the foe. The Johnson speech framed continued military strategy to push Communists toward negotiations at the conference table, hoping they realize they cannot win without a broader war.
Delbert Wagle a 40 year old from 3000 N 1542 St reported to police Saturday that two men struck him over the head with a beer bottle near the intersection of 16th Street and Maple Avenue early Saturday morning. He was treated and released at St Anthony Hospital and advised to obtain warrants for his attackers. Wagle named two men as suspects according to police.
A small plane crashed into a wooded area in northeastern Florida killing five people including two children. Victims are Air Force Capt. Gerald E. Lyvere, 48, wife Joyce, 39, and children Dorthy, 10, and Floyd, 5, from Dayton Ohio, and Mrs. Oscar W. Anderson, about 60, of Paradise California.
Jose Torres achieves a historic milestone by becoming the first Puerto Rican to hold the light heavyweight title. His victory marks a landmark in boxing history and national pride.
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