Sullivan boy given life term for murder
In Sullivan Indiana Judge H Ralph Johnston sentenced fifteen year old Robert Brewer to life imprisonment for first degree murder in the shotgun death of Robert Snyder in Snyder home where Brewer had been placed as a ward of the court. Brewer testified he remembered nothing about the day. two doctors testified he was sane. Brewer fled scene but was captured in a neighbor’s barn. He remained calm in court.
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Sullivan
Ind
Robert Brewer
H. Ralph Johnston
Sullivan Circuit Court
Robert Snyder
Carlisle
Johnston
Vigo Circuit Court
Synder
Snyders
Brewer
Snyder
Sheiff
Harold Roseberry
Roseberry
Jury awards damages in Jasonville traffic case
Bloomfield Indiana jury in Greene Circuit Court awards plaintiff Gregory Lee Thompson five year old victim $10 500 in a damage suit arising from a Jasonville traffic accident two years earlier. The plaintiff, by guardian William E Thompson, sought $75 000 alleging contusions abrasions and a fractured right femur causing permanent injuries.
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Bloomfield
Ind
Greene
Jasonville
Gregory Lee Thompson
William E. Thompson
Dewayne Johnson
Gregory
Diplomat Granted Exit Visa From Peking Mission
The Foreign Office said one British diplomat can leave Peking after the Communist Chinese granted an exit visa. The diplomat was among several seeking departure from the city where their mission was sacked last year.
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London
UPI
Peking
Foreign Office
Prep Pupils Take 22 Day European Tour
Twelve top high school pupils depart Bloomington for a 22 day tour of seven European nations. Appointed good will ambassadors by their mayors, they will visit high school pupils abroad in France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Germany, the Netherlands and England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
John F. Schrodt Jr
Indiana University
Student Leadership Institute
Schrodt
Linn Defense Takes Over at Murder Trial
The defense seized control of the first degree murder trial of John Linn in Bedford Indiana as prosecutors wrapped their case. Orville Ahlman testified Linn admitted killing his three children saying I’ve done something. Linn's sitter, Pamela Weddle, placed him with the children on August 22, and Sharon Martin testified Linn urged her to dinner before he threatened to hurt her and tried to drive away.
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Bedford
Ind
John Linn
Linn
Orville Ahlman
Rt. 10
Columbus
Orville
Jerry
Debra
Kathy
Lawrence County
Ahlman
Seymour
Robert Colker
Pamela Weddle
Riots Cut Hoosier Travel to Europe and D.C.
Associated Press reports riots in Europe and Washington have reduced Indiana travel abroad and to the capital. Othmar Grueninger says Europe travel is down about 40 percent, with Paris hardest hit, while Washington trips have fallen about 10 percent for Indiana agencies. Some travelers, especially first timers and students, remain undeterred and plan trips later or to other destinations.
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Europe
Lafayette
France
John Irvine
Dorothy Oliver
Wabash
Purdue University
Sorbonne
Paris
Sorbonne Itself That Scared Her Off. Miss Oliver
Gary
Washington, D.C
Dwight Keyes
Vincennes
Trinity WSCS to Meet June 19 at Church
The June meeting of Trinity United Methodist Church WSCS is set for 9 a.m. June 19 at the church. The quilting circle will host the brunch and Rev. Harry Allemang will lead a communion service as part of the program.
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Trinity United Methodist Church
WSCS
Harry Allemang
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