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Terre Haute Tribune

Location

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1951

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Missing Plane Republic Found Near Liberia Village

Pan American Airways announced that the remains of its missing four engine liner Republic were found about four miles southwest of Sanoye Liberia. The Constellation disappeared Thursday night en route from Johannesburg to Roberts Field Monrovia with New York as its ultimate destination.

New York U.R Pan-American Airways Republic Sanoye Pan-American Johannesburg South Africa Roberts Field Monrovia Liberia

Senator George Seeks Delay on Record Tax Bill Action

Senator Walter F. George urged delaying final action on the $7.2 billion tax measure until after a late summer recess to better assess the budget outlook. He called for cutting Truman’s FY1952 budget by $6 billion to keep the government in the black with a tax package no larger than the House approved.

Washington U.P Walter F. George Congress George Truman House Senate Finance Committee Eugene D. Millikin Colo G.O.P Senate Senate Democratic Millikin Senate Committee

Hungary Spy Trial Witness Admits Guilt

In Budapest a people’s court adjourned after nine defendants, including Archbishop Josef Groesz, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to overthrow the government. Alajos Pongracz, a U S Information Service employee, admitted turning over military information to the American Legation.

Budapest Germany People’s Court Josef Groesz United States Information Service Alajos Pongracz Hungary Legation Pongracz Hapsburg Josef Cardinal Mindszenty Hapsburgs Groesz U.S

Wife of Toscanini Taken by Death

Carla Toscanini died in Milan at 75 after a long illness. Her husband Arturo Toscanini and son Walter were at her bedside. Married in 1897 at Conegliano Veneto, she had recently received the church's last rites.

Milan Italy Carla Toscanini Arturo Toscanini Walter Toscanini Conegliano Veneto

Estate of John Erskine Valued Under Ten Thousand

New York June 23 An estate of less than ten thousand dollars is left by John Erskine the author and educator who died three weeks ago The 71 year old author of Helen of Troy and 29 other books named his widow as executrix and residuary legatee in a will filed for probate

New York John Erskine Helen of Troy

Hunt for Missing Richard Zahn Near Chicago River

About 300 people searched suburban Niles for 22 month old Richard Zahn who wandered from a trailer home around 6 p.m. last night. Police say he may have fallen into the Chicago river north branch nearby, which runs about 100 yards from the trailer.

Chicago Richard Zahn Niles C.D.T

Truman urges Congress to tighten economic controls

President Truman called for stronger controls and criticized current committee actions as too lax. He told Congress and sent letters to Vice President Barkley and Speaker Rayburn, urging defense production bills be strengthened to fight inflation and support national defense without harming living standards or the dollar.

Washington Truman Congress Barkley House Rayburn National Advisory Board Senate House Banking and Currency Committees Korea

Legislators Open Two Day Outing With Gov Schricker

Indiana legislators from across the state gathered in Terre Haute for a two day outing hosted by the Legislators Club. Gov Henry Schricker and Lt Gov John Watkins plan to attend Sundays events at Forest Park with a noon reception and a 2 PM picnic dinner. A 25 piece band will perform and a floor show is slated for 10:30 PM with a nonpartisan approach and invited guests required to present invitations at the gate.

Indiana Legislators’ Club Terre Haute House Hulman Forest Park Edwin Beaman Princeton Dorsey Gardener Ft. Wayne Jack O'Grady Terre Haute Ingiana LeRiDialvid Forest Park Legislators Club Ralph Tucker American Federation of Musicians O’grady Park Gate

Seamen End Strike After Wage and Hour Accord

Federal mediators report a complete agreement between about 40 shipping firms and the CIO National Maritime Union ending a week long strike. The accord grants a 44 hour work week at sea retroactive to last Saturday, with a plan to reach 40 hours by December 16. Other unions remain to negotiate with operators.

New York C.I.0 Atlantic Gulf Coast C.I.O. National Maritime Union N.M.U American Radio Association C.I.O National Marine Engineers Beneficial Association C.S.O Joseph Curran C.so

Tornado Damage Estimated at 1 Million in Indiana Counties

A tornado sweeping Pulaski Fulton and Kosciusko counties near Winamac Indiana on June 23 caused damage estimates to rise toward 1 million dollars. Early figures placed losses up to 750000 with authorities warning that further reports could increase the total.

Winamac Ind Pulaski Fulton Kosciusko

Flooded Kansas Regions Struggle as Weekend Rain Looms

Flood-stricken Kansas faces more rain as Red Cross workers evacuate hundreds of families and National Guard units are alerted. In Hays Big Creek overflows flooding 40 to 50 blocks forcing about 3,000 residents from homes while Manhattan reports Blue River flooding near city hall.

Associated Press Kansas Red Cross National Guard Hays Big Creek Manhattan City Hall

Injured Officers Remain Critical After City Crash

Two city policemen injured in a fatal traffic crash remained in critical condition while Fire Chief Denis Nicoson was in serious condition. Funeral services are set for Fire Capt. Richard Gray, killed in the crash. The collision occurred at Nineteenth Street and Washington Avenue as responders rushed to a fire alarm. Blood donations were requested for Officer Jones at St. Anthony's Hospital and a Board of Public Works meeting will review emergency vehicle regulations.

Denis Nicoson St. Anthony's Hospital Walter Thompson Wayne Jones the Cross Funeral Home Richard Gray Nineteenth Street Washington Avenue Jones Board of Public Works and Safety Ralph Tucker

Lover's Lane Killing Near Indianapolis

A 29 year old man, Mike Mattes of Indianapolis, was shot dead in a lover's lane west of the city. Deputies rounded up four teenage boys after gunfire was heard near the scene and a rifle used in the crime was seized for ballistics tests.

Indianapolis Mike Mattes Livingston Street Mattes West 38Th Street State Police Crime Laboratory Nada Alexander James Alexander Alexander

Musetta Handy Fights Seven Men Before Arrest

Nineteen year old Musetta Cooper of 329 Harding avenue held off seven men at 4 15 Saturday morning before being arrested on intoxication charges. Officers said she whipped three men and her husband and then fought officers at Vigo county jail. She pled not guilty in city court and her trial was set for Tuesday at 2 p m with $500 bond.

Musetta Cooper Harding Avenue R. Tryon Ford Flowers Vigo County Edward S. Everett

United States Liner United States Christened in Newport News

The United States liner, a 1 5 0 0 0 ton passenger ship built as a naval transport, is christened at Newport News. The $70 million vessel, intended as a troop carrier in war, will enter trans Atlantic service next summer with 2000 passengers and 1000 crew aboard. It is rated for 30 knots and may exceed that speed.

Newport News United States John M. Franklin United States Lines Britain

United States jets drive Reds back toward Manchuria in Korea chase

U N forces mounted two guard attacks in Korea and pursued a Red air fleet into Manchuria for a sixth straight week. A MIG-15 was damaged by 30 Sabre jets as 12 to 16 Soviet aircraft fled across the Yalu River. The tally for the week reached 34 enemy planes, with 11 destroyed, one probably destroyed, and 22 damaged. Allied losses totaled three F 86s and one F 51 in missing status. No allied losses were reported in today’s fighting.

Tokyo U.P United Nations Korea Manchuria Yala Red Air Force U.S U.N

Hoosier downed Mig near Yalu in air battle

Lt. Charles O. Reister of Taylorsville Indiana shot down a Russian Mig jet about 30 miles below Singuiju at the mouth of the Yalu River. Reister and 28 U S Sabre jets tangled with about 30 Mig aircraft during a border patrol, according to United Press.

Tokyo U.P Charles O. Reister Taylorsville Ind Singuiju Yalu River Reister United Press Phil Newsom

Communists Prepare for New Korean War Offense

U N forces report intensified Communist activity along the 100 mile front as fighter bombers destroy three highway bridges and two rail bridges while ground troops regain momentum. On the western front allied forces push an estimated 2 500 enemy troops northwest of Korangpo after a five hour battle ending in retreat. In the central front U N troops advance north against Chinese forces in the iron triangle below Pyonggang.

U.N 8Th Army Korangpo Seoul U.N. Doughboys Pyonggang

Segregation Law Upheld by Court in South Carolina

A three judge federal court ruled 2 to 1 that segregation of white and Negro students in South Carolina public schools is lawful, effectively endorsing the segregated system across the region. The court also ordered equalization of Negro school facilities. Judge John J. Parker and District Judge George Bell Timmerman formed the majority. District Judge J Waites Waring dissented.

Charleston S. C South Carolina South John J. Parker Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals George Bell Timmerman J. Waites Waring

Freight Wreck Near Panama No Injuries Reported

Forty freight cars derailed into a creek near Panama Iowa with some loaded with ammunition. The 15th car of a 117 car train toppled, dragging others but caused no explosions or injuries.

Panama Here Milwaukee Railroad

Indiana Civil Defense Workers To Spot Planes Over Week end

Indiana Civil Defense sends 4000 aerial observers to ground posts at 8 a m today to 5 p m Sunday as part of a nationwide effort involving 210000 volunteers and 8000 posts. South Bend filter center coordinates reports to Air Force. U S and Royal Canadian Air Force planes test observer efficiency. Amateur radio operators run 24 hour field test west of Indianapolis to prove disaster communications resilience.

Indiana Civil Defense Associated Press State Civil Defense Organization C.D.T South Bend Indiana Reports Cen Ters United States Royal Canadian Air Force Amateur Radio Relay League Indianapolis

World Court To Act Soon In Oil Dispute

The International Court of Justice at The Hague will hear the Anglo-Iranian oil dispute next Saturday as Britain seeks court intervention after talks with Premier Mossadegh’s government broke down Iran nationalizes Persian oil resources and assumes control of the British company’s offices in Tehran and Abadan. About 3,000 British workers are urged to stay on as employees of the new Iranian National Oil Company while government receipts are demanded for exports.

Associated Press International Court of Justice Hague United Nations Britain World Court Mohammed Mossadegh Middle East Anglo-Iranian Oil Company Abadan Iran Tehran Atesh Hossein Fatimi

Malik to Offer Rejected Plan at U N Broadcast

Russia's Jacob A. Malik is to denounce American Korea policy and present a peace plan already rejected by the United Nations. The Security Council president's recorded speech will air on CBS at 4 15 p m central time in New York and later nationwide. The UN recorded the remarks in Russian as part of the series on the price of peace.

United Nations N. Y Russia Jacob A. Malik Korea Security Council Columbia Broadcasting System New York U.S CBS U.N

Weather summary from U S Weather Bureau

The data shows temperatures 72 at noon and 69 at 9am with sunrise at 5 23 and sunset at 8 21. River stage stands at 4 0 feet and is rising indicating higher flow later in the day.

Regional Weather Summary for Indiana Illinois

Local conditions report yesterday high 78 and low 64 with .13 inch precipitation. Terre Haute area mostly cloudy with scattered thundershowers tonight and Sunday. lows near 62 and highs around 82. Indiana covers extreme west thundershowers to north and south conditions with highs 75 to 80 in the north and 46 to 80 in the south. Illinois forecasts scattered storms tonight, more Sunday, with highs 70 to 86 north and up to 90 in the south. Morning 65, 2 pm 75.

Terre Haute Indiana Illinois

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