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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1959
Page
7
In Durban and Lamontville native women sparked fresh disturbances as thousands of Zulu men and women attacked beer halls and clashed with police. Casualties include three killed and over 100 injured amid arson and street battles. troops stood ready as authorities briefly sought alternate measures.
Berlin reports West Germany shows confidence in West Berlin by placing President Theodore Heuss in Bellevue Castle an official residence overseeing East Berlin. Heuss took possession Thursday the 18th Century castle with its historic vantage over the divided city.
A fragment mentions mob activity targeting a church a recreation hall municipal offices shops library and houses suggesting widespread disruption. No further details on dates people or outcomes are provided.
Democratic National Chairman Paul Butler predicted the Democrats would dominate the 1961 Indiana General Assembly for the first time since 1937. He forecast gains in mayoral races statewide and in the Midwest, and said the party would defeat any Republican presidential ticket. He toured Anderson and Muncie meeting with party leaders and officials.
Attorney Robert S. Ratcliffe is elected to the bank board alongside directors Joseph O. Arney John D. Ennis Richard P. Gillum John Schmidt Edward K. Strachan and John L. Thompson. The names Charles H. Hutchins and Robert C. Paison were omitted in error from the list.
Vice President Nixon named 12 senators to form the delegation for the Canadian American parliamentary conference in Ottawa from June 25 to 28. Senator Homer E Capehart of Indiana is included, with Senator George D Aiken of Vermont to head the group.
Lt. Col. John W. Hoff named commander of Bakalar Air Force Base in Columbus Indiana, effective July 1, replacing Lt. Col. Kenneth H. Powers who moves to Ellington AFB Texas. Bakalar will be redesignated Bakalar Air Reserve Base on July 1.
The Milwaukee Railroad's 25 year bid to drop two six mile daily runs to the Talleydale Mine is sent back to the Public Service Commission for reconsideration by an Indiana Appellate Court. The case is remanded without prejudice to reargue the petition amid the absence of briefs from opposing unions.
Indiana Senator Matthew E. Welsh accuses the Republican Party of blocking legislative reapportionment in the 1959 General Assembly. He spoke Thursday at a Marion County meeting of legislative chairmen of United Steelworkers locals.
A 6'4 seal being used to entertain children at a party reportedly escaped from a lock on Route 46 in Pompton Plains New Jersey. The incident followed commentary by Welsh state Senate minority leader on reapportionment fears and party strategies regarding voting strength in the Legislature.
A historical note discusses a potential solution by recognizing rural representation in one chamber and urban representation in the other. The quote points to structural reform balancing regions.
The Liberian freighter Andora was freed after almost four weeks aground in the St. Lawrence Seaway. Six tugs moved the 442 foot vessel loose on Thursday, closing the seaway for nine hours during the operation.
A House Subcommittee on Small Business will hear allegations of monopolistic dairy practices in Nashville and South Bend. Rep. Tom Steed chairs the five member group, with test imony from small buyers and large distributors not named. Hearings begin 8:30 a.m. local time. Most auto deaths occur at night despite light traffic.
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