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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1956
Page
7
The House aims to quickly approve a 13 year federal state highway program totaling 32.9 billion dollars with a 41 000 mile interstate network linking state capitals. New taxes on gasoline tires trucks and buses start July 1 to fund the project.
U S Air Chief Twining meets Soviet hosts as nine senior officers are introduced by Ambassador Bohlen. About 20 American correspondents arrive, marking the first large U S press group at the event. A planned meeting with Marshal Zhukov is canceled and Twining’s party tours in a polished DC 6B transport alongside arriving British and French air groups.
Richard H. Bancroft a top executive of Perfect Circle Corp was ordained Saturday as a perpetual deacon authorized to preach in the Episcopal church. The 43 year old supervisor of the foundries will continue his factory job while serving as a lay clergyman translator between business life and church work.
The satellite will launch into orbit about 300 miles up at 17 000 to 18 000 miles per hour. The National Geographic Society notes Earth gravity is strong here, requiring higher orbital velocity than the moon. The satellite must travel about five miles per second, faster than a rifle bullet.
President Eisenhower's doctors cut deep stitches from the abdominal operation and expect sutures to be removed within 24 hours. He may leave for recuperation at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, within the week. He held a long business session and received a report on GOP convention appointments.
One boat on a hill struck Mrs. Hall as she watched evacua tion. Her mother Mary Tays escaped. Mrs. Hall’s husband aided evacua tion nearby. Meshberger said the boat’s weight pushed it forward despite braking. Fatally injured were Mrs. Volmar Franz 53 and Mrs. Sam Stettler 78 in a seven car crash on Ind 66 near Rockport. Claude Duncan 47 died after being struck while changing a tire on Ind 43 south of Lafayette.
In Washington Wilson explains his use of the word phony during a news conference on the Air Force budget. He says the term referred to the question, not colleagues, and expresses sympathy for Eden while urging accountability for tax votes to fund defense. Mansfield criticizes the backtracking but supports concern over the budget.
Walter Rivers hired a crane to remove a large magnolia near his Jacksonville residence. The crane slipped and the multiton tree crashed through the roof, causing structural damage to the house.
Owen county farmer James Gooldy died in Bloomington hospital three hours after a fight at Cleo Harbison’s home near Gosport over pigs and clover seed. Frank E. Parrish of Indianapolis admitted striking Gooldy with his fists. Parrish was jailed as investigators continued.
Niagara Falls proposes four events to attract visitors during 1956-57. Maid of the Mist celebration includes a western hemisphere Indian village and dances on Goat Island. An Ice Carnival features ice castle and dog team races. A Festival of Lights and a Hands Across the Border event are also planned.
Eritrea, a four year old nation, moves toward national elections seen by locals as a new type of political game. The piece notes the rapid turnover and public curiosity surrounding the process and leadership.
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