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Terre Haute Tribune

Location

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1952

Page

12

Public flogging of a man in Delaware prison yard

John P. Barbieri, 30, was subjected to 20 lashes in Delaware's first public flogging in three years after pleading guilty to beating Mrs. Belle Davis, 59, on April 18. The sentence, carried out by Warden Elwood Wilson, lasted about 45 seconds with no blood drawn and Barbieri to be treated then jailed.

Wilmington Del John P. Barbieri Delaware Barbieri Belle Davis Elwood Wilson Wilson

Swedish protest over Russian interference in Baltic search

Premier Erlander delivered a formal protest to Soviet ambassador Constantin Rodisonov after an emergency cabinet meeting. Sweden demands Russia refrain from interfering with a Catalina mercy flight searched for a missing Flying Classroom plane and three crewmen and five radio students.

Korea Baltic Tage Erlander Constantin Rodisonov Erlander Sweden Russia Milarder R-7oev United States Navy

City Court fines and jail terms handed to multiple offenders

Thelma Higginbotham, 40, was sentenced to 10 days in jail and fined $5 after pleading guilty to intoxication in City Court. Others, including Raymond S. Parker, 47, of Muncie, and Leroy Sims, 32, Indianapolis, pleaded guilty to intoxication and were fined $5 or given jail terms. Additional cases involved a peeping Tom plea by William E. Pittman, a missing father held on $2,000 bail for investigation, and traffic offenses with small fines for Raymond C. Carty, John Critchfield, and David J. Underwood.

Thelma Higginbotham South Thirteenth Street Bert Wood Emily L. Sweatt Higginbotham Raymond S. Parker South Third Street Pittman Federal Bureau of Investigation Willis McCoy North Fifteenth Raymond C. Carty R. R Clinton Ind John Critchfield Oak Street David J. Underwood North Fourteenth Street

Two Teens Arraigned on Auto Theft Transport Charge

Two seventeen year olds, Harry John Phillips and Frank Bissing, were arraigned before U.S. Commissioner Clyde Randel on charges of transporting a stolen car from Maysville Kentucky to Terre Haute Indiana. Each was held on a $2,500 bond but unable to post bail. They were sent to Indianapolis in custody of U.S. Deputy James to await further action.

U.S Clyde Randel Maysville Terre Haute Harry John Phillips Frank Bissing Indianapolis James

Multimillion Dollar Strike Fund Tops CWA Convention

The 300000 member Communications Workers of America opens a five day Cleveland convention with a multimillion dollar strike fund as the major item. President J. A. C. is keynote and urges a 12 million dollar defense fund. Delegates from 43 states and Canadian provinces attend. Sen Estes Kefauver is among speakers.

CWA Cleveland Communications Workers of America C.I.0 Pinnaahipahinslas C.W.A Sen. Estes Kefauver Tennessee India Edwards Democratic National Committee Nathan P. Fein‘singer Wage Stabilization Board Philip Murray

Gen Harrison Assails Reds Over Armistice Talks

Panmunjom Korea June 16. Maj Gen William K Harrison, senior Allied truce negotiator, warned Communist negotiators they prolong a bloody and profitless war by refusing Allied armistice terms. He called their stance incomprehensible and urged acceptance of final proposals or prisoner screening.

Panmunjom Korea United Nations William K. Harrison U.N Kore

Taft and Kefauver Spar On Air In TV Debate

Washington notes a televised clash as Taft of Ohio and Kefauver of Tennessee volley sharp exchanges on foreign policy and domestic issues on American Forum of the Air. They spar over isolationism corruption and the path to the White House amid a busy day of campaigning.

Washington Taft Ohio Kefauver Tennessee

Indiana alumnus elected president and officeholders named

Over Indiana Bloomington June 16 Ben H. Drollinger South Bend was elected president of the Indiana University Alumni Association. Mrs Ruth Ann Hamilton Gregory Evansville named secretary. Monticello Miss Martha Mae Christian Lebanon student at Purdue named Miss Lake o Monticello Beverly Voight Mishawaka runner up. South Bend Disabled American Veterans of Indiana elected Edward F James South Bend commander with vice commanders Harry Ward Fort Wayne and Charles Bigham Michigan City.

Bloomington Ind Ben H. Drollinger South Bend Indiana University Alumni Association Ruth Ann Hamilton Gregory Evansville Disabled American Veterans of Indiana Edward F. James Robert C. Graves New Albany Harry Ward Fort Wayne Charles Bigham Michigan City

Indiana alumnus Thomas chosen to IU Board of Trustees

Blooming ton Ray C. Thomas of Gary has been elected alumni member of the Indiana University Board of Trustees, succeeding Judge Ora L. Wildermuth who retires after 27 years of service. Kendallville Richard Lee Rice, 25, pleaded guilty to arson for an attack on a Kendallville office building, after previously burning two barns. he served time in the Indiana Boys School.

Bloomington Ray C. Thomas Gary Indiana University Board of Trustees Ora L. Wildermuth Kendallville Richard Lee Rice Indiana Boys School

Farouk Recognized as King of Sudan by Pakistan

Pakistan, a major Muslim member of the British Commonwealth, recognized Egypt's King Farouk as king of the disputed Sudan in a move described as a courtesy without political significance. No other Commonwealth country has extended such recognition.

Karachi Pakistan British Commonwealth Egypt Farouk Sudan Commonwealth

Polish spy Countess murdered in Kensington hotel

A Polish noblewoman and wartime British spy Countess Kryszyna Skarbek, 37, was found stabbed to death in a Kensington hotel. Scotland Yard said porter Dennis G. Muldowney, 41, confessed to the killing and was charged with murder. Chief Inspector Jennings said the suspect exclaimed I killed her.

London Kensington Scotland Yard Krystyna Skarbek France Dennis G. Muldowney G. W. Jennings Muldowney

Eisenhower Taft Clash Shapes GOP Nomination

Gen Dwight D Eisenhower arrives in Denver to lead a final drive for the Republican nomination. He clashes with Sen Robert Taft over confidence in the joint chiefs and MacArthur involvement, while Taft defends possible large federal budget cuts. Eisenhower says his stance is accurate despite criticism.

Associated Press Detroit Mich Dwight D. Eisenhower Denver G.O.P Robert A. Taft Joint Chiefs of Staff Douglas MacArthur Taft Truman Sen. Estes Kefauver Eisenhower MacArthur

New Albany Man Charged After Wife's Lover Shot Dead

New Albany Indiana June 16 A 24 year old husband Andrew D Ballew is charged with murder after fatally shooting Air Force medical corpsman Jack C Mullins 25 who he says dated his wife Ida 18 The husband says Mullins reached for a pocket and he fired a 20 gauge shotgun hitting Mullins above the heart Ida Ballew was also detained for investigation

New Albany Ind Air Force Asa Wilson Andrew D. Ballew Jack C. Mullins Mullins Ballew Ida Ball

Two Hurt As Car Hits Culvert South of Terre Haute

William Morton aged 70 and his wife Clara E Morton 63 of 1410 Second Avenue escaped serious injury when their car struck a culvert on Stop 2 road west of Canal road south of Terre Haute. The crash occurred about 8:50 Sunday evening, reported by Deputies Carpenter and Taylor. The Mortons were taken to Union Hospital by Ryan ambulance. Mrs Morton suffered facial and scalp cuts and a cut on the lower lip. Mrs Morton was listed in good condition today and Mr Morton was released after treatment.

William Morton Clara E. Morton Second Avenue Terre Haute Stop 2 Canal Road Carpenter and Taylor Union Hospital Ryan Morton

Seaway Backers Again Aim for Senate Vote

Washington June 16 Backers of the St. Lawrence seaway and power project may push today for a Senate vote. They face slim chances as opponents led by Senator Ellender warn they will block the vote agreement. If no vote is reached by tomorrow the $68 million international project is likely dead for the session, with other legislation expected to sidetrack it.

Washington St. Lawrence Seaway Senate Ellender D.la Canada

No Trace Found Of Danville Flying Couple

Civil air patrol planes searched a two state area for Danville, Illinois couple Mr and Mrs Nagel Humble who disappeared after leaving Albert Lea Minnesota Thursday bound for Dubuque Iowa. Lt Robert Small said 29 CAP sorties were flown with no trace found and the search will shift to Prairie du Chien Wisconsin area to scour Mississippi river bluffs.

Austin, Minn Civil Air Patrol Danville. T CAP Nagel Humble Senecal Lynxville Wis Humble Robert Small The

Seven Renewals Up Before Board Vigo County Liquor Board

Seven applications for renewals or transfers of alcoholic beverage permits were considered Monday by the Vigo County Liquor Board. Review of an eighth petition for renewal of the permit of the Town House at Eighth Street and Wabash Avenue was withheld until next Monday when applicants M. E. Freije, Carl Ellis and William and Zianna Dabelow failed to appear. Those considered included John Graf transferring a liquor dealer's permit from Gillis Drug Company at Sixth Street and Wabash Avenue to 1670 Locust Street, Archie McGraw a drug store at 2226 Wabash Avenue, Lloyd W. Roberts a restaurant at 654 North Seventh Street, Sam Nasser a grocery at 212 Wabash Avenue, Woodrow Corey a grocery at 901 North Eighth Street, and John Boyd and Frederick Lynn a restaurant at 131 North Second Street.

Vigo County Liquor Board Town House Eighth Street Wabash Avenue M. E. Freije Carl Ellis William and Zianna Dabelow John Graf Gillis Drug Company Sixth Street Locust Street Archie McGraw Lloyd W. Roberts North Seventh Street Sam Nasser Woodrow Corey North Eighth Street John Boyd Frederick Lynn North Second Street

John Garner Hurt In Auto Accident

John Garner district manager of United Insurance suffered severe injuries when his car left the road on a curve on U S 50 between Bedford and Seymour Friday night. He was taken to Bedford hospital for emergency treatment and later moved to Terre Haute by friends for surgery to repair a fractured sinus in the left cheek bone at Union hospital. He will remain hospitalized for several days.

John Garner South Twentyfirst Street United Insurance Company U.S. 50 Bedford Seymour Garner Terre Haute Union Hospital

Track Fire Fatal To Groom and Horses at Belmont Park

A barn fire at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York killed a young groom about 19 identified as Alfred Mitchell of Laurel Maryland, and between 12 and 30 horses. The blaze destroyed half the stalls and sent flames 50 feet high as screams from burning jumpers trained by Miss Judy Johnson echoed for miles.

Elmont N.Y Belmont Park Racetrack Long Island Alfred Mitchell Laurel Judy Johnson

Burglary Hits Local Cleaners and Tractor Store

A burglar pried two desks open at Fashion Cleaners on 20 South Fifth Street after forcing a rear window, stealing about $3 in change. Officers Beasley and Tryon investigated. Over the weekend Jones Tractor Sales at 211 South Fourth Street reported merchandise valued at 17.60 plus truck keys and a watch and chain stolen after a glass pane was removed.

South Fifth Street S. Beasley D. Tryon Jones Tractor South Fourth Street

New York Markets Averages at 1 P.M. June 16 1952

James E Bennett and Co reports New York market activity at 1 o clock Eastern Daylight Savings Time on Monday June 16 1952 with total sales of 560000 shares. Rail stocks feature in the day’s activity.

James E. Bennett & CO Merchants National Bank E.D.S.T

Roundup weighs in on boxing title and racing stars

Sports writer notes a referee's stance on title retention in a close decision and ponders how many rounds decide a champion. The column recalls Joe Page's rise and fall with the Yankees, Eddie Arcaro as a top athlete and paymaster, and Belmont Stakes results with One Count.

New York Jersey Joe Walcott Yankees Giants Eddie Arcaro Banana Nose Eddie

Major League Leaders National and American Baseball Stats

Major League Leaders show Lockman leading the National batting with .333, Robinson and Jethroe among top runs, Sauer’s 18 homers and 70 hits, and Hearn’s 61 1 857 innings pitched. American leaders include DiMaggio batting .332, Simpson with 71 hits, Dropo and Wertz with 11 homers, and Shantz 11-1 917 as pitcher.

Lockman New York Musial St. Louis Robinson Brooklyn Sauer Chicago Thomson Adams Cincinnati Williams Miksis Jethroe Boston Ennis Philadelphia Hodges Westrum Reese Tethroe Roe Hearn Rush Spahn Wade DiMaggio Rosen Cleveland Avila Dropo Detroit Simpson Fox Priddy Carrasquel Mullin Rivera Del Reynolds Shantz

Professional boxing to appoint $75,000 czar in 90 days

In Grossinger New York on June 16 Jack Kearns announced that professional boxing will soon have a commissioner earning about $75,000 annually. The International Boxing Guild will elect the head within 90 days. Fabulous Jack, former Dempsey and Walker manager, is general secretary. Charley Johnston, Saddler’s manager, is president.

Grossinger N. Y Czar Jack Kearns Kearns Joey Maxim International Boxing Guild Fabulous Jack Jack Dempsey Mickey Walker International Guild Charley Johnston Sandy Saddler

Foxy Poise Wins Royalton Steeplechase Twice

Foxy Poise became the first horse to win the Royalton Steeplechase twice in Indianapolis on Monday. The defending champ owned by Guildford Dudley Jr. finished the 2 1 2 mile course in 4 58 3 5, nose ahead of Jarrin John after muddy stretch conditions from earlier rains. The time fell short of the 1950 record of 4 25 2 3 set by Ban inock Laddie.

Indianapolis Foxy Poise Royalton Guildford Dudley, Jr Tryon N. C Jarrin’ John Foxy Posse Baninock Laddie

Synod to Meet in Fort Wayne District Leaders Named

The Central District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod meets this week in Fort Wayne. Immanuel Lutheran Church is represented by Herman Kelm and Rev F C Jordan. St Pauls Lutheran Church Brazil is represented by Rev Henry Mueller and Adam Brendle. The district covers several hundred congregations in Indiana Ohio and part of Kentucky.

Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Fort Wayne Immanuel Lutheran Church Herman Kelm F. C. Jordan St. Paul's Lutheran Church Brazil Henry Mueller Adam Brendle Indiana Ohio Kentucky

Chicago Market Reports Hog and Cattle Prices

Chicago livestock market report shows salable hogs at 11,000 with uneven movement and mixed prices across weights and classes. Cattle, calves, and sheep numbers indicate slow slaughter but varied price declines, with prime steers and heifers mostly down and cows and bulls listed at lighter levels.

Chicago Poultry and Dairy Prices Hit Midweek Steady Market

Live poultry market notes report a steady to firm trade in Chicago. On Monday 27 trucks delivered hens, springs, fryers, broilers, and ducks with varied prices by breed and weight. Toms and hens of turkeys listed at 25 and 32 cents per pound respectively. Cheese and butter values shown with multiple grades and pounds totaling 93 score markets, while eggs reach 18,711 cases with mixed price ranges for extras, mediums, standards, and current receipts.

Chicago White Rock Plymouth Rock Gray Cross White Cross White

Hoofed Livestock Market Report from Indianapolis

Indianapo lis June 16. Salable hogs 3 000 fairly active steady choice 170-230 Ibs 20.75-21.25. 200 Ibs 21.35-40. 240-270 Ibs 19.25-21.00. 260-285 Ibs 18.75-20.00. 120-160 Ibs 17.00-13.50. sows 425 Ibs down 16.25-17.25. 300-325 Ibs 17.50. Cattle 1 700 calves 300 high choice prime steers scarce. slaughter slow. good and choice steers 30.00-33.50. 975 Ibs fed steers 33.25. cows 17.00-21.00. calves active early then slow. bids 31.00-34.50. some 34.00 bids. Sheep 200 undetermined weak tone.

Chicago Indianapolis Choice

St Josephs College Announces Grid Card

Rensselaer Ind June 16 St Josephs College will play nine football games next fall with full schedules in two conferences. Under coach Gene Fetter the Pumas will face Loras St Ambrose Valparaiso Indiana State Homecoming Evansville Ball State St Norbert Lewis and others in the Indiana Collegiate Midlands conferences.

Rensselaer Ind St. Joseph‘s College Edward Roof Gene Fetter Pumas Indiana Collegiate Loras Dubuque Iowa St. Ambrose Valparaiso Chicago Indiana State

Theaters in Indiana and nearby venues show new films

At Theaters In Indiana listings announce showings for Sound Off with Mickey Rooney Anne James and Sammy White at 1 40 3 45 5 49 9 57, Carson City with Randolph Scott Lucille Norman and Raymond Massey at multiple times, The Rope with James Stewart and Joan Chandler, Blood and Sand with Tyrone Power Linda Darnell, Red Mountain with Alan Ladd Lizabeth Scott and Love Is Better Than Ever with Larry Parks Elizabeth Garfield, Battle of Apache Pass, I'll See You in My Dreams, Retreat Hell, Copper Canyon Conglaise Singing in the Rain Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick Pride of St Louis Singin in the Rain Westward the Women Lone Star and other titles across various drive ins and regions.

Indiana Mickey Rooney Anne James Sammy White Liberty Red Mountain Alan Ladd Lizabeth Scott Love Larry Parks Elizabeth Taylor

Singin in the Rain on Technicolor Card

Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds star in a Technicolor film with Donald O Connors in a vibrant musical comedy adaptation. A playful cartoon interlude complements the lively stage set and classic song numbers.

Gene Kelly Debbie Reynolds Donald O'Connor

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