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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1969
Page
11
The Lincoln Trail Chapter of the Illinois Audubon Society will visit Rocky Branch Nature Reserve on Sunday June 15. The trip gathers at Marshall courthouse east side at 12 30 p m to travel by car caravan to the reserve famed for unusual plants mosses and lichens.
In Akron Ohio six businesses in predominantly black areas were targeted with fire bombs late Thursday night. No injuries or arrests were reported though police noted rising tensions and a string of false alarms. The most serious fire struck Farley Chemical and Solvents Co with three alarms.
Elmira Police Chief Bernard Demember reported that 17 year old Douglas Miller was awakened by noises and found hiding in a shower in the chief's home. Miller was charged with burglary.
Police said a gang of juveniles may have started the Merryweather plant fire as violence centered on The Strip. Firebombings late Thursday night were widespread. Capt. James Wise, 55, a 29 year veteran of the department, died at the scene from an apparent heart attack.
State Prison inmate Ashley E. De Priest, 41, escaped Summit Farm near Michigan City during evening recreation. De Priest, held on two 110 year theft terms from St. Joseph County conviction in March 1968, was missing at midnight head count.
The second Big Scoop ice cream parlor arrives at 666 Hulman with 30 flavors and full sundae soda and shake menu. The first shop opened in 1968 at 919 S. 25th St. Both parlors mirror Early American decor and operate 11 am to 11 pm weekdays and 12 noon to 11 pm Sundays. Owners Hahn Hagan and Mayfield supervise with Schalburg as manager.
In Ardleigh England a group of about 20 British Army vehicles entered Peter Lewis’s garage and drew 2000 gallons of gasoline. In return Lewis offered 10000 Green Trading Stamps as a perk for the service.
A new $2,000 residence with thermo statically controlled electric heat and a fenced playground opened Thursday in Albany to house a 91-pound chimpanzee named Joe. The facility highlights humane care and modern enrichment for the primate in a dedicated space.
The article outlines a Thai boxing bout where fighters employ feet elbows fists and knees to wear down or finish opponents within five three minute rounds. It emphasizes allowed strikes and the fast pace of the contest.
Gov. Edgar D. Whicomb announced 16 members to the Indiana Youth Council to advise on youth programs for the state. Named for one-year terms are James O Neal of Carmel, Mrs Ed Barthold of Jeffersonville, Avis Bell of Indianapolis, John T Grimes of Kokomo, and others.
NEW EQUALIZER LONDON UPI Britain imposes a new tax on net foods affecting all. MP Ron ald Russell proposes doggy bags for restaurant scraps. The article lists several two and three and four year appointments for Indiana leaders including Vernon Skogan Jane Bebb Leon Young Peter Eunice Roberts Sidney Kramer Ron McGuire Joe Rawlings Becky Damron Rev James P Higgins Elaine Bookwalter Estel Callahan with Whitcomb citing a broad search of citizens versed in children and youth issues.
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