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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1951
Page
1
President Truman appeals via TV and radio for public support to pass stronger inflation controls. Law expires June 30 and Congress debates a tougher two year act, with House Banking Committee delaying action and Speaker Spence doubtful.
Defendants in Pine Ranch and Boat Club gambling cases seek jury trials, moving to Circuit Court from City Court. Judge Everett to rule on suppression motions. Criss to preside the refiled cases. Defendants Kelley Weatherbee Selby Shannon. Boat Club raid March 30. fire hit April 22. Lou Owen, 56, died in the blaze.
In Newport Indiana the Vermillion Circuit Court jury found Edgar Van Zant not guilty on a charge of embezzling 1023 bushels of soybeans owned by James Perona of Blanford stored at a grain elevator once owned by Van Zant. The defendant faces related embezzlement charges in Vermilion and Edgar counties.
Jean Uran 4-H adult leader for two years begins Monday as assistant home agent for Vigo County. She will assist in all extension work and 4-H clubs and returns to Purdue University in fall as a senior. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Uran of 2550 Park Street.
A European trader in Canton reports Red China plans to conquer the world in two years after licking the American army. He says troops are growing daily in Canton since February, with hundreds of Russian air officers among ununiformed staff, and warns the west must smash communism before China’s youth is fully devoted.
Terre Haute officials and 75 luncheon attendees heard three trustees discuss the two month dispute over firing superintendent Wayne P. Watson. Mary Hollis John Bloxsome and others faced questions as civic groups represented almost 30 organizations.
Patna India June 15 Leaders of India's new people s congress pledged to repulse any Communist infiltration Kripalani said Communists have not yet made overtures but if they do it will not carry them far He recalled Gandhi would have wanted this effort led by Kripalani Gandhi aide and lieutenant
The Pulitzer owned Post-Dispatch buys the Star Times, St Louis only other afternoon paper. The Star-Times will cease publication after today’s issue. price not disclosed.
Five suits totaling 108 412 dollars seek damages from Terre Haute Gas Corporation after an October 21 1950 explosion wrecked the Cleary home at 301 South Frug Ridge Avenue. William and Margot Cleary seek 60000 for home and furnishings, others claim personal injuries and property loss for family members. Attorneys Aikman Piety and McPeak filed the actions in Vigo Superior Court No 2.
London radio report states Labour retains the House of Commons seat vacated by Ernest Bevin. In the by election Labour's Christopher Mayhew defeated Conservative R J Harvey by 20 801 to 13 449 giving Labour a four vote majority over other parties in the chamber.
Joseph F. St. Peter resigns after six months assisting the coroner in Washington, quitting to join an electrical firm. The morgue’s familiar reply “St. Peter speaking” will no longer be heard.
Eight Terre Haute reservists begin summer cruises with the Navy while 26 others enter recruit training at Great Lakes Illinois. Five volunteers seek extended active duty. Examinations July 31 may lead to Great Lakes reporting August 29. Names include Rex Herman Veach and Thomas E Fears.
Rose Polytechnic Institute graduates will receive science degrees this Saturday. Dr Frank H Sparks president of Wabash College will deliver the principal address on To What End Rich ard F Bergmann a Chicago industrialist and Rose alumnus will speak for the Rose Alumni Association on Careers in Engineering.
James Dobson a 30 year old trip rider at the Green Valley mine was killed Friday morning when five cars ran over him. He had worked there since December 1948 and died at Union Hospital. Survived by his widow Kathleen and one brother. Body to Gillis Memory Chapel.
About 300 sick Home Packing Company workers at Local 381 Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America held a Labor Temple rally after walking off Wednesday over a speed-up by a hired efficiency expert. Union leader Floyd Dillon reported no Thursday agreement, while management sought to keep the expert in a supervisory role.
Mayor Ralph Tucker was notified that Friday June 22 is Terre Haute Day at Atterbury Camp. Brigadier General Lacey V. Murrow invites Terre Haute citizens to a 4 p.m. parade and review to honor Indiana reserve officers and airmen from Terre Haute and to join the formal ceremony.
Glenn High School Vigo County was suspended from the Indiana High School Athletic Association until January 1 1952 for the ineligibility of star center Charles Session in 1950 51. Glenn must forfeit 18 games. tournament games unaffected. Principal George Bibich and Coach Jack Williams were reprimanded for not reporting the over age status. birth records from Kentucky were cited.
Federal mediators planned marathon sessions in New York to avert a midnight strike by the 50,000 member National Maritime Union and two smaller CIO unions. They demand new contracts with a 40 hour week at sea, higher wages, and other terms, or they will walk out. A stoppage would halt work at about 40 large shipping companies on the east and gulf coasts.
Pure Oil Company expands operations in southern Vigo County drilling a well near State Road 246 and U.S. Route 41. T. and H. Corporation rig used from Fruitridge avenue field also services the Pure Oil well. Three additional Fruitridge wells produce about 150 barrels daily each, all flowing 500 to 600 barrels daily before choking. The Goodale No 1 well is drilled by John Unger for T. and H. Corporation.
A five story home for the aged and orphans in midtown Montreal caught fire with about 200 residents. Firemen rescued many, but two deaths were reported as the blaze spread to four floors and trapped occupants on upper levels.
Putnamville Indiana June 15 State police listed four inmates missing last night from the Indiana State Farm. They are Warren Glasser 31 Starke county James O Neal 27 Boone county Dee Robert 40 Clay county and James L Strother 33 Clark county.
Fresh Red troops dig in along rain swept ridges in eastern Korea while UN tank columns push toward Kum Song and Kumhwa. Air activity increases with two Red planes behind UN lines and prompt Allied strikes on Sunan Sunchon and Sariwon.
The Anglo Iranian Oil Company refuses Iran's demand to hand over profits as a condition to continue negotiations. AIOC spokesman B R Jackson seeks time to consider the ultimatum setting Sunday as the deadline for a British reply. Iran backs Mossadegh's nationalization drive and plans a rally in front of parliament.
In Los Angeles on June 15, it was reported that Miss Nancy Alma Livingston 71 who died December 21 left 1134 dollars to 19 heirs with a provision that any who refuse their bequests will have the money go to a saloonkeepers society fund for the promotion of liquor drinking. The will cites a good family reason but does not explain.
Weekly balance shows progress in atomic weapon tests at Eniwetok and early hydrogen bomb work. UN forces break the Communist iron triangle in Korea with heavy artillery and mountain defenses reduced. Britain France and the United States back aid to Marshal Tito in Yugoslavia with cash grants to secure raw materials.
A twin engine navy patrol plane crashed on a training flight near the St Johns River between Jacksonville and Green Cove Springs. Seven crew members were killed and two injured. The nine aboard were reserve airmen recently called to active duty. No cause was determined.
Partly cloudy with occasional showers tonight and Saturday. Warmer tonight with a low near 60. High Saturday around 82. Indiana and Illinois forecasts call for increasing warmth, scattered thundershowers late Saturday, with highs near 85 to 89 and lows 53 to 60. River stage at 4.8 ft and rising.
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