Drivers Heavily Fined For Tipsy Driving
City Court Judge Ed ward S. Everett fined Elmer R. Henry 61.75 after guilty pleas to driving while intoxicated. Robert Dillard and Roy Todd faced similar charges with various court actions and continuances. Several others were fined for intoxication or reckless driving, while one assault case was dismissed after the prosecuting witness failed to appear.
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Edward S. Everett
Elmer R. Henry
R. A
Robert Dillard
West Terre Haute
Dillard
Daniel’s Mission
North Fourth Street
Iron Workers’ Union
Gard
Henry McKenzie
Detroit
Mich
Eliza Walton
North Third Street
Klega Re-Elected K C Grand Knight
Terre Haute council 541 Knights of Columbus announces Harry J. Klega re-elected grand knight for a third term starting July 1. Also re-elected are Lee M. Walters deputy grand knight Joseph Waskieveit recording secretary Frank J. Hanisch treasurer Thomas P. Gallagher advocate Ural Starkey warden Donald O'Brien inside guard Joseph F. Byrne trustee. New officers include John Hauer chancellor Paul Ingle inside guard Louis Hudson outside guard. Chaplain to be appointed by Archbishop Paul C. Schulte.
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Terre Haute
Knights of Columbus
Harry J. Klega
Klega Wi
Lee M. Walters
Joseph Waskieveit
Frank J. Hanisch
Thomas P. Gallagher
Ural Starkey
Donald O'Brien
Joseph F. Byrne
John Hauer
Paul Ingle
Louis Hudson
Supreme Council
Paul C. Schulte
Indianapolis
MacArthur Sets Texas Trip In Private Planes Flight
Gen Douglas MacArthur left New York aboard the chartered Constellation The Champion heading to Austin Texas. The general traveled with his wife and son and three aides and was seen off at LaGuardia by Capt Eddie Rickenbacker president of the chartering airline.
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New York
Douglas MacArthur
Texas
Austin
Tex
MacArthur
LaGuardia Airport
Waldorf Astoria
Eddie Rickenbacker
New York Schools Face Narcotics Question Dope Addict Estimates
Dope use is suspected in about 1 500 city high school youths with another 3 500 non enrolled teens possibly addicted, in hearings where Superintendent Jansen argued earlier figures of 154 addicts were only known cases. Police estimates 5 000 total youth narcotics users in and out of schools.
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New York
New York City
William Jansen
Jansen
Nathaniel L. Goldstein
Tendent
Bernard Boylan
Police
Six Divorce Petitions Filed in Vigo County Courts
Six new divorce petitions and two separations were filed in Vigo County courts on Wednesday. Names include Gloria J. Rickard seeking divorce from William E. Rickard with custody and property claims, Elizabeth Shassere for a three year separation from Robert Shassere with custody and support asks, and Agnes Marshall for divorce from Edward Marshall. Also listed are Mabel Jarrell and Mildred Morgan seeking separations or divorce with custody claims, Basil Walker seeking divorce from Bessie G. Walker, Sarah Virginia Covelski for divorce from Anthony Covelski with two children, and James A. McBride seeking divorce from Katherine McBride. All allege cruel and inhuman treatment and involve various custody and property issues.
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Gloria J. Rickard
William E. Rickard
Elizabeth Shassere
Robert Shassere
Agnes Marshall
Edward Marshall
Mabel Jarrell
Paul Jarrell
Mildred Morgan
Jesse Morgan
Basil Walker
Bessie G. Walker
Vigo
Sarah Virginia Covelski
Anthony Covelski
James A. McBride
Katherine McBride
Superior
Illinois Gas Tax Bill Passes Senate
The Illinois Senate approved a two cent per gallon gas tax hike as House negotiators work to reconcile differences on truck license fees. Republicans and Democrats agree truck fees must rise but differ on the amount, with projections ranging from 40 million to 68 million dollars in road revenues. Governor Adlai Stevenson pushed for the higher figure.
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois House
Adlai Stevenson
Senate
House
Clothing prices coming along next
Denver June 13 Federal price administrator Michael V. DiSalle announced that government rollbacks and clothing prices will be issued in a day or so. The order will cover all wearing apparel and set a three month pre Korea base period with manufacturer chosen consecutive months and approved markups for higher material and labor costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
U.P
Michael V. DiSalle
DiSalle
Connersville Club Leader Charged Over Slot Machines
Eddie Dunn a bartender and officer at the Connersville 40 and Club faced City Court on a slot machine possession charge after police seized 14 slot machines and a poker table from the club last night.
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Connersville
Ind
Eddie Dunn
Plan to Close Vigo County Offices on Saturdays Debate
Vigo courthouse officials discuss closing Saturday offices noting state law allows weekday closings only on July 4 and Christmas. Some oppose due to deputy earnings and Saturday hearings while others push a 40 hour week and limited staffing. decision likely after June 23 with no firm action yet.
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Vigo
John Trierweiler
Charles Modesitt
William Bell
Modesitt
Bell
Urging Spraying of Corn Borer Eggs Now
Vigo county agricultural agent A. D. Luers warns peak egg-laying by corn borers and urges spraying of egg masses on each stalk. Eggs expected to hatch by June 20. first brood mainly harms early corn and reduces yields if unchecked. Second brood may be heavier, risking stalk breakage and ear droppage, especially for canning corn.
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A. D. Luers
Vigo County
Luers
Police Investigate Rose Bushes Theft in Linton Indiana
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Pope and Linton police hunt for missing two rose bushes bought for 1 75 each plus two more at 2 each planted by the sidewalk near the business district. A feminine footprint and wrapping tissues remain, with two plants valued at 1 75 missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Ind
Lloyd Pope
Local Man Hurt in Auto Collision Near Chrisman
Samuel Gillespie, 32, of Universal Indiana, was injured when his car collided Tuesday near Chrisman Illinois with a second car carrying three New York motorists. The New York occupants escaped uninjured.
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Universal
Ind
Samuel Gillespie
Chrisman
Ill
New York
Desertion Charged in Hollywood Divorce Suit
Broadway actress Irene Winston 29 sues actor-producer John Shelton 36 in Los Angeles Superior Court alleging desertion a year after their 1948 marriage. She seeks a divorce and 300 dollars monthly alimony. Shelton was formerly married to singer Kathryn Grayson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Irene Winston
John Shelton
Shelton
Kathryn Grayson
Hamline Graduate Volunteers for Air Force
Eugene W. Steele aged 22 of 1026 South Eighteenth street volunteered for the air force on Wednesday and was sent to Indianapolis for examination. He is a Hamline College graduate in Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene W. Steele
South Eighteenth Street
Air Force
Indianapolis
Hamline College
Wis
Two Die in Head On Wreck Near Linopolis Illinois
In a Route 36 head on collision three miles east of Linopolis, Decatur residents Paul Potter 42 and Mrs. Virginia Riggs Thompson died. Potter was alone in his car while Thompson was a passenger in the other vehicle. Three others were injured.
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Linopolis
Paul Potter
Virginia Riggs Thompson
Decatur
Potter
Thompson
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