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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1968
Page
8
Richard Norris, Vigo County Park Department superintendent, says a morning paper article about swimming at Fowler Park is misleading. He notes no encouragement to swim and cites ongoing legal steps to bar swimmers, with no lifeguard funding available for the summer.
The Automatic Equipment Routiner works at General Telephone offices after hours testing thousands of switches. It tests each piece and halts on faults, signaling crew to trace and repair. District manager Daniel E. Worley credits the device and switchroom staff with locating and fixing problems customers rarely notice.
In Weybridge England two burglars bound and gagged Maureen O'Sullivan as they broke into Mia Farrow's home. Farrow was away. O'Sullivan woke to a barking dog. One intruder wore a stocking mask. Jewelry and passports were stolen.
A list of streets addresses and ages shows individuals cited for speeding stop sign violations and signal light infractions with fines ranging from 7.25 to 32.25 dollars. Several adults were fined for public intoxication and received short jail terms or farm institution sentences. Names include Rosemarie Niemeyer Barbara Miles David Rader Carol Romine James Bilsland Marion Hurst Arthur Anderson Deborah Scamshorn James W Roddy Billie Mason William Mitchell Marjean Yocum Charles Cole Ed Nevil and Dora Pierce.
Bloomington Indiana local ratifies a three year contract with Ralph Rogers and Co Inc construction materials supplier. Local 135 Teamsters votes 85 members to 4 to end a six week strike. The agreement includes a 95 cent hourly raise over three years.
The editor prints two reader letters: one arguing against government censorship except in war, urging USIA materials be available to the US public for scholars. the other praising three rescuers at a drowning scene and asking adults to set a better example for youth.
Police Supt James Conlisk urged Chicago residents to surrender their firearms. Bruce Essen, age 6, and Sidney Essen, age 7, complied by handing over their entire gun collection which consisted of two squirt guns two cap guns and a death ray toy labeled terminator after signaling a passing patrol car on Thursday.
The House Judiciary Committee approves the administration handgun control bill 29 to 6 with Southern Democrats voting against. It would require affidavits of eligibility for buyers and seven day delivery holds for police checks. Senate action postponed at Dodd's request.
The measure bans the sale of ammunition to minors, bars persons under 18 from buying rifles and shotguns, and prohibits handgun sales to those under 21, establishing age-based restrictions across firearm types.
Overview mentions Chief Justice Warren and civil rights milestones including the 1954 Brown v. Board decision and rulings on housing and voting, plus a 1953 appointment context. It lists divorce and custody actions: Bonnie A. Cotton granted divorce from Bobby V. Cotton with three children and $30 weekly support. Hildegard E. Delgado from Agustin G. Delgado with $20 monthly support. partial address fragments follow for Sharon Dianne Erney.
Five divorces were granted in Vigo Superior Court No 2 on Friday. Judge Charles K. McCrory granted Emma Louise Bradshaw of 1341 Liberty Ave to James Albert Bradshaw, address unknown. Susan Natalie of 1120 N. 9th St received a divorce from Donnie Natalie of Sarasota Florida. she was awarded custody of one child. He was ordered by.
The court awarded custody of one child to the mother on 11th Street and ordered the father to pay $10 weekly child support. The decision reflects the custodial arrangement and ongoing support obligation.
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