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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1972
Page
1
The House faced little opposition as a $5.3 billion per year revenue sharing bill heads for passage after a 223 to 185 procedural vote. Rep. John Byrnes of Wisconsin warned the outcome seemed settled and voiced no expectation of changing the result.
McGovern narrows path to the Democratic nomination claiming 1407 pledged delegates this week and 1909 by July 1, with strategist Stearns predicting a first ballot victory. Post New York results, top aides expect rivals to drop out before the Miami Beach balloting.
Vigo County records its first drowning of the year after a Terre Haute couple Jack Porter Sr. and Thelma Porter are found in a farm pond off RR 25. The boat overturned during fishing. both could not swim and no life preservers were found.
Public Service Commission Chairman W W Hill refused to withdraw from the GOP governor race hoping for a fourth ballot victory. Bowen Sharp Gutman lead in early polls while Webb withdrew to run for lieutenant governor leaving four contenders in the race.
The Supreme Court ruled that states and localities cannot redraw school districts to sustain dual racial systems. In opinions by Justice Potter Stewart, the rulings cited cases from Scotland Neck North Carolina and Emporia Virginia, stressing courts must assess whether district creation impedes dismantling segregation. The decision notes mere racial disparity is not enough to block new districts.
The forecast calls for fair, cool conditions tonight and Friday with highs around 70 to 75. Lows 49 to 54, near zero rain chance. River stage 5.9 ft and falling. dirt dust count 51 mcg/m3. Sunrise 5:23 a.m. Sunset 8:26 p.m. Temperature at 6 a.m. 52, at 2 p.m. 75.
Horace Palmer, longtime Vigo Farm manager at the U S Penitentiary in Terre Haute, retires June 30 after nearly 35 years in the Bureau of Prisons. He built Vigo into a productive operation with 1350 cattle, 1000 hogs, extensive crop acres, and a staff of 11 plus inmates.
Police in Cherry Hill New Jersey say a gunman with two sawed off rifles killed six men and wounded six in a methodical office rampage at Heritage House. Edwin C. Grace 33, an off duty guard, was wounded and remanded to hospital as investigators seek motive. Witness James Ashen 24 described the deadly assault.
J Kenneth Moulton will head the Education Unit of the Vigo County United Way campaign this year. The appointment was announced by Dr Alan Rankin president of Indiana State University. Moulton advances from ISU vice president for business affairs and treasurer and succeeds Dr John Logan of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. The unit covers colleges university Vigo County School Corporation and parochial schools. Moulton has been active in United Way since 1966 serving as a director 1966 69 and as vice president 1968 69. He has led numerous civic roles in Terre Haute including Union Hospital board president since 1965 ISU Foundation secretary treasurer since 1955 Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce director since 1966 and more. He is an Indiana University accounting graduate 1948 and completed the University of Michigan Higher Education Institute in 1941. He and wife Sara Louise have five children and live at 55 Longridge Road.
The Cost of Living Council weighs broadening Nixon price controls to include raw agricultural products such as live animals and vegetables. The Price Commission urges firm action to halt rising food prices and remove exemptions dating from August. A formal recommendation to the council is expected after Wednesday’s day-long meeting.
The only ice skating rink in Africa operates inside the Hotel Ivoire in Abidjan on the Ivory Coast. It stands as Africa’s sole permanent skating venue in a major West African capital.
A proposed ordinance seeks a 750 dollar across the board pay raise for city police and firemen with seven to eight percent boosts for promoted ranks. Beginning salaries would rise to 7020 in 1973, with 7500 for one year experience, plus clothing allowance and service bonus. Mayor Brighton backs the plan as needed to bring pay in line with similar Indiana cities.
A quip from The Country Parson notes that thoughts of reform often come only after facing the consequences of prior inattention. The witty line frames self change as a remorseful aftereffect rather than proactive choice.
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