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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1952
Page
7
Clinton Indiana council after a public hearing postponed action on a Grade A milk ordinance until Monday July 14. About 75 residents attended protesting the measure saying local milk quality already meets standards and inspectors would burden taxpayers and small Vermillion County dairy farmers would face financial hardship.
Washington June 21 The Rent Stabilization Office adds Morgan county including Morgantown and Martinsville to the certified critical housing area around Camp Atterbury Ind The prior critical zones in Bartholomew Brown Johnson Shelby and Jackson counties and parts of Decatur county set the groundwork for possible rent controls The Decatur townships had been under control but were lifted on officials and camp commandant recommendations
Cpl. Robert G. Daugherty of Sullivan and Pfc. Jackie P. Hillyer of Clinton were among 30 Indiana soldiers aboard the navy transport Gen. Simon B. Buckner which docked in Seattle yesterday. The ship carried 1,419 passengers, mostly army enlisted men returning from the Far East.
Washington reports a permanent policy allowing draftees to join any service of their choice if done before induction notices arrive. The Defense Department ended months of inter service rules that blocked post physicals volunteering. The Army relies on draft. Air Force Navy Marine Corps emphasize volunteers.
Dr. Lloyd N. Smith and W. L. Tatlock of Indiana State Teachers College and Lela Gill of Davis Park School Terre Haute join Indiana University June 23-27 for the ninth Indiana Elementary School Principals Conference. Topics include internal organization and audio visual teaching aids for elementary pupils.
Washington June 21 The marines whose battle specialty is spearheading landing operations announce the organization of new training teams to improve assault methods and coordination for amphibious landings.
In 1946 the Marine Corps sent a troop training unit to Japan to aid army amphibious drills, a second team followed in 1950. The troops later helped with Korean landings including Inchon. The unit’s location near Yokosuka remains unspecified. Brig. Gen. William W. Davies will command.
Elsa Ivor an 18 year old art student in Worthing rode her bicycle when a part gave way. She chose to stay on and rode through a stop sign to avoid losing her slip. Friday she was fined 15 shillings and told the court she was too embarrassed to explain to the policeman. She promised it would not happen again and said she would use stronger elastic.
Washington reported a strange aerial object last night described as a fireball, a glowing plate, and a flying saucer. Astronomers attributed the sighting to a meteor, noting the season brings many such events.
Charles William Metzger of 3037 South Seventh Street is elected a member of the American Institute of Accountants, a national professional society of CPAs.
June 21 report says shortages from the steel strike could force immediate shutdown of 400 small Indianapolis industries. Wilfred Bradshaw of the State Chamber estimated plants employ 50 to 250 people each. The Indiana Automotive Maintenance Association, representing 1,300 garages, says members are already turning to junkyards for spare parts.
Columbus Ind June 21 Jesse Garrett a West Virginia wife hunter planned to wind up his survey of applicants in Elkhart today The former Rockport Ind man who advertised for a wife to share two sons and 28000 with him showed up in Columbus Friday after being missing since Wednesday Garrett said he wasn t avoiding women who answered his ad He had been looking over candidates in Danville and Jeffersonville
Aworker left an acetylene torch burning during lunch, causing $300 damage to a torch at Terre Haute Com pressed Steel Company located at 1915 South First Street. Fire crews from Pumper Companies 2 and 9 and Truck Company 4 responded to the Friday afternoon alarm.
Officials of the Miners' Picnic Committee urge all local union members to attend the regular meeting tomorrow at 10 o'clock in the morning. The gathering will be held at the YMCA.
In Indianapolis on June 21 a 19 year old woman began a 120 day Indiana Women's Prison sentence after juvenile court conviction for guiding two girls aged 16 and 14 into vice and a third into shoplifting. Mercer Mance called the case one of the most vicious in breaking down moral codes. The younger girl's mother, supporting seven children, lamented the danger to her daughter. The 16 year olds said they left home to live with the woman known as Lady and her boyfriend, with the elder girl receiving half earnings from vice work and another taught to steal in downtown stores.
Indiana VFW encampment delegates paraded through the capital, led by Korean veterans and the 31st Infantry Division Band from Camp Atterbury. Department officers to be elected in Sunday's wrap up after a Friday business session. A Kokomo publisher criticized IU library for including communist countries' periodicals, calling it propaganda. IU President Herman B Wells was absent and officials declined to comment.
Syracuse N Y June 21 47 an old jinx hung over Onondaga Lake as Intercollegiate Rowing Association regatta faced wet weather forecasts for late afternoon or night. Despite possible showers or thunderstorms officials and crews, led by favored Navy, awaited the start of the 2 pm ET race day.
Sullivan Indiana June 21 Special Sparked by Bill Stone and Ears Peters and four hit pitching by Len Hackett Eastern Motor Express of Terre Haute defeated Sullivan Legion 4 to 0. Peters hit a second inning homer and Stone added a homer and a single driving in three runs on the 12 hit attack. Ralph Ditto suffered the loss for Sullivan.
Springfield, June 21. Total mutual handle for the five day spring charity meeting at Sportsman's Park in April was 3,449,426 dollars, the State Racing Board said. This was an increase of 662,505 over the 1951 meet. Attendance totaled 59,209, up from 48,188. Purses distributed reached 88,000 dollars, up 7,600 from the previous year, with the state receiving 147,855 dollars from the meet.
The page lists cinema pairings and drive in attractions across multiple locations including THEATERS GRAND featuring King Kong with Fay Wray and Robert Armstrong, Pat and Mike with Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn, and several others at various showtimes. It also notes additional titles at Wabash Liberty East Side Rex Swan Best Corral Garfield Virginia Drive-In Fountain Idaho venues.
New York June 21. Boxing pros and managers back Joey Maxim in Monday's light heavyweight championship bout against Ray Robinson. Odds run 11 to 10. Robinson would vacate his middleweight title if he wins, unless NYSAC alters rules after a conference with eight state commissioners.
Baseball leaders listed: National League batting Musial St Louis 333 Lockman New York Robinson Brooklyn 326. Runs Lockman New York 48 Robinson Brooklyn 45. RBIs Sauer Chicago 60 Thomson New York 60. Hits Musial St Louis 74 Adams Cincinnati 73 Lockman New York 73. Doubles Williams New York 16 Miksis Chicago 15. Triples Thomson New York 6 Jomece Boston Ennis Philadelphia. Home runs Sauer Chicago 19 Thomson West New York Kiner Pittsburgh. Stolen bases Reese Brooklyn 14 Robinson 11. Pitching Roe Brockville 60 1.000 Hearn New York. Strikeouts Spahn Tyhie 80 Rush Chicago. American League batting DiMaggio Boston .337 Rosen Cleveland Kell Boston .329. Runs Avila Cleveland 40 DiMaggio Boston 39. RBIs Cleveland 41 Dro Detroit 39. Doubles Priddy Detroit 16 Robinson Pans Vernon Washington. Strikeouts Reynolds New York 73 Shantz Philadelphia 70.
New York lightweight Vinnie Martinez defeated Sammy Giu by decision in a taped bout fought at a New Jersey venue. Martinez used precise jabs and body work to edge ahead on the scorecards and secure the win for the home crowd.
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