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Terre Haute Tribune

Location

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1951

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Peiping Radio Reports Reds Back Cease Fire Plan

Peiping radio quoted by The People’s Daily News says the Peiping government fully supports Russia’s ceasefire proposal in Korea. Iran’s Nasrollah Entezam, UN General Assembly president, says a Korea cease fire should be attainable with goodwill and notes Malik’s proposal as a potential path.

Peiping REDS U.N Tokyo U.P Red “People’s Daily News Korea Washington Nasrollah Entezam Iran United Nations General Assembly

Red Offensive Fails To Start On Anniversary

The second year of the Korean War opens with intensified fighting along the 100 mile battlefront as Chinese and North Korean forces press defense and launch a limited counterattack to mark the war’s first anniversary. MIG-15 clashes and air battles accompany ground duels near Yalu and Kumhwa with losses reported on both sides.

North Korea Russia Jacob Malik Yalu River Manchuria Yondon

Trumanings on Korea Peace Demand and War Warns

President Truman in Tullahoma warns against reckless moves that risk world war while urging a real settlement in Korea. He denounces MacArthur backers and a smear campaign against U.S. leaders, says negotiations must end aggression and restore security, and backs world peace steps as Malik proposes a cease fire and 38th parallel withdrawal.

United Press White U.N Jacob A. Malik Truman Douglas MacArthur Far East U.S Malik Korea 38Th Parallel South North Korea

Officer Jones Dies From Crash Injuries

Police officer Wayne Jones died at St Anthony's Hospital at 7 40 this morning from injuries suffered in a police car and fire chief crash four days earlier. He was 35, lived at 2301 Seabury avenue, and had been on the force about a year. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 3 PM in Gillis Memory Chapel. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park.

Wayne Jones St. Anthony's Hospital Jones Seabury Avenue New York Central Railroad Gillis Memory Roselawn Memorial Park Walter Lanfair Barton Avenue Richard Gray Nineteenth Street Washington Avenue

Wind blamed for Beechcraft crash near Angola Indiana

Three people died when a Beechcraft Bonanza broke apart in turbulent wind eight miles southwest of Angola Indiana. Pilot Walker Lyerly 34 treasurer of Hylan Furniture Co Hickory North Carolina. George Van Dyne furniture buyer Lamson Department Store Toledo Ohio. Miss Pat Leahy Oak Park Illinois. The aircraft was returning from the 1951 Chicago furniture market headed to Cleveland when wreckage showed wing and tail sections ripped away during a 3000 foot overcast.

Angola Ind Here Walker Lyerly Hylan Furniture Co Hickory N. C George van Dyne Lamson Department Toledo Pat Leahy Oak Park Lyerly

Calvin Davis 91, Retired Reddington Postmaster Dies

Calvin Davis aged 91 of Reddington Indiana died at his grandson Wilbur E. Davis’s home in Columbus at 8:50 a.m. Monday. He once operated a general store and post office in Jackson County and retired in 1930 to Terre Haute. Survived by daughter Maude Davis brother Edmond Davis and sister Mrs Radie Barr all of Columbus and three great grandsons. Funeral services 1 p.m. Wednesday at Reddington Christian Church with burial in Reddington Cemetery.

Calvin Davis Reddington Ind Wilbur E. Davis Poplar Street Davis Jackson County Terre Haute Maude Davis Edmond Davis Radie Barr Columbus Carl Davis The Terre Haute Tribune P. J. Ryan & Sons Flannigan and Reed Funeral

Senate hearings end on MacArthur dismissal

Senate armed services and foreign relations committees close 42nd day of hearings on General Douglas MacArthur dismissal. Major General Emmett O'Donnell testifies the Air Force keeps atom bomb planes ready to strike back swiftly if attacked. Discussions consider Harriman as witness and possible separate majority and minority reports.

Washington Emmett Rosie” O’donnell O'Donnell Strategic Bombing Command Far East Senate Douglas MacArthur Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees W. Averell Harriman Hurley McMahon Harriman Patrick J. Hurley China Roosevelt Yalta Russia Manchuria MacArthur Red China U.S Formosa

Death of C T Davis a Terre Haute contractor

Charles Thomas Davis 65 of 1914 Washington avenue died at 7 this morning in Union Hospital after stomach cancer. A Terre Haute general contractor for 45 years he was in partnership with sons Thomas and Phillip. Survived by widow Dorothy two daughters Florence Davis and Barbara Gray three sons Thomas T Phillip I and Jesse M one adopted son Delbert Wills two brothers Phillip and Dan and five grandchildren. Funeral at Isaac Ball Funeral Home 2 p m Wednesday with Rev Orville Moore officiating. Burial Roselawn Memorial Cemetery.

Charles Thomas Davis Washington Avenue Union Hospital Terre Haute Thomas Phillip Davis Dorothy Florence Davis Cleveland Ohio Barbara E. Gray Long Beach Calif Thomas T Phillip I Jesse M Evansville Delbert Wills Phillip Davis Dan Davis Kankakee Isaac Ball Orville Moore Roselawn Memorial Cemetery

C I O Strike Hits Pacific Telephone Offices in California

In Los Angeles Hollywood and Pasadena workers of the C I O Communications Workers of America set up picket lines after a strike against Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company began.

Los Angeles C.I.0 Communications Workers of America Today Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company Hollywood Pasadena

Indiana Legislators Enjoy Weekend Reunion Picnic

State senators and representatives attended a two day Indiana State Legislators Club reunion with Governor Henry Schricker as speaker. The event included a Terre Haute House reception, a buffet luncheon, dancing, and a Forest Park picnic with a 25 piece brass band and a chicken dinner. About 300 people participated as bills were praised and local officials acknowledged.

Indiana State Legislators Club Henry Schricker Terre Haute House Forest Park Terre Haute American Federation of Musicians Forest Park Club Jack O'Grady Sullivan-Vigo Ralph Tucker Tucker Schricker Indiana John A. Watkins W. O. Hughes House of Representatives John van Nees State Senate

Purcell Predicts Mild Fall for Farmers in Indiana

Rushville Indiana elderly forecaster Mark Purcell predicts a calm fall season for farmers. He bases forecasts on winds during the first days of a new season and says harvests should go smoothly. He expects early fall to be milder, October average, and November mild with cooler spots before normal weather toward Christmas.

Rushville Ind Mark Purcell Purcell

Weather Summary for Terre Haute and Vicinity

Mostly fair through Tuesday with a few local showers late tonight or Tuesday forenoon. Low tonight 63, high tomorrow 86. Indiana mostly fair with possible NW showers late tonight or Tuesday forenoon, warmer north and central Tuesday. Illinois partly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms north and west-central late tonight or Tuesday forenoon, warmer north and central. Street thermometer at 6 am 61, at 2 pm 83.

Terre Haute Indiana Illinois

Heat Toll Of Three Drowned As Cooler Weather Arrives

Three swimmers drowned after a sweltering day in Indiana. Jimmie DeLong 10 and his brother Floyd 15 died near Princeton in Patoka River while trying to save relatives. Maurice H Juncker 41 a Posey county farmer perished at Welborn Lake after aiding his 9 year old son Floyd. Temperatures hit 91 in several cities. highs today expected around 80 north and 80 to 90 south with scattered storms.

Associated Press Indiana Jimmie DeLong Floyd Jr Patoka River Princeton Floyd Jimmie Patoka Maurice H. Juncker Posey County Welborn Lake Indianapolis Evansville Terre Haute Fort Wayne South Bend

3777 More Coming Home From Korea

San Francisco on June 25 reports the largest group of Korean War veterans returning on rotation. The transport Gen. John Pope brings 3,377 veterans to boost total arrivals to San Francisco to 12,273 under the rotation plan.

San Francisco U.S John Pope C.S.T

Five Die In Indiana Kentucky Road Crashes In One Week

Five Indiana deaths from weekend accidents include a New York student killed on U S 40 near Centerville and a Fort Wayne man killed by barbed wire after a motorcycle crash near Garrett. Other victims include a Crocker infant, a Columbia City resident, and a Utica child in Kentucky.

Associated Press Indiana Kentucky U. S. 40 Centerville Indiana University Mohamed Shawar Yari Garrett Lewis Robert Daler Fort Wayne Edward Keane Harold Saylor Patrick Hannon Crawley Crocker Chesterton

Nationwide strike call against Western Union union action

The A F L Commercial Telegraphers Union called a nationwide strike of 35000 Western Union workers for 5 a m CST on Monday July 2. The union seeks a 25 cent hourly wage increase for all Western Union employees except about 4000 in New York City represented by the American Communications Association.

Washington Western Union A.F.L. Commercial Telegraphers Union

Germans Quit Reds in West Germany Movement

In Frankfurt Germany on June 25 Allied sources report Communist party membership in West Germany at 130000 the smallest since World War II end Red attempts to revive the movement here are failing to gain traction

Frankfurt Germany Communist Party of West Germany Red

No Wage Control For Plants With No Price Control Urged

New York reports a Wage Stabilization Board panel recommends exempting workers in industries lacking price controls from wage ceilings. The Times notes over two million employees could be affected in media, professional services, and office building operations. A report will be prepared for a July 5 meeting in Cincinnati.

New York The New York Times Wage Stabilization Board the Times WSB Cincinnti Congress

Cease-Fire Plea Beamed To Communist China

United Nations radio transmitters broadcast an urgent appeal by Secretary General Trygve Lie to Communist China and North Korea for Korean cease-fire talks based on a Russian plan for a 38th parallel truce. U N officials moved quickly after Soviet delegate Jacob Malik urged discussions among belligerents for armsistice and mutual withdrawal.

Entezam State Department Jacob A. Malik Malik Peiping 38Th Parallel China United Nations N. Y North Korea Trygve Lie U.N

Tankers Jam Abadan Port Over Gasoline and Oil

About a dozen tankers blocked Abadan port today tied to the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company after Iran nationalized the firm. British manager A E C Drake warned a shutdown could trigger a major crisis, as tankers refuse to sign receipts for cargo.

Abadan Iran Anglo-Iranian Oil Company A. E. C. Drake Europe Drake AIOC Tigris Euphrates Iranian National Oil Company National Oil Company

Rites Set for 40 Plane Dead in Liberia Crash

Memorial services planned today at a jungle mission near Monrovia for the 40 victims of the Pan American Clipper Great Republic crash. The plane struck a mountainside during a tropical rainstorm early Friday. Pan American says all bodies were removed and buried at the Lutheran Mission of Sonyeh.

Monrovia Liberia New York Sonyeh

Taft Sees Truce Talks as Appeasement Peace

Senator Robert A. Taft warned in Indianapolis that a truce at the 38th parallel would be an appeasement peace benefiting the aggressor. He argued Korea would entail 10 to 20 years of mobilization with higher government spending taxes and controls.

Indianapolis U.P Robert A. Taft 38Th Parallel Korea

Western Indiana Soldiers Listed in Defense Dept Casualty Roll

The Defense Department released list No. 337 detailing 566 Korean area casualties. From western Indiana, Killed in action Army Dwaine E. Fields Tell City area, Arthur L. Miller Vincennes Tell City. Marines Cpl Charles G. Abrell Terre Haute. Wounded Army Cpl Donald L. Haley Terre Haute, Pfc Howard E. Pennell Terre Haute West Terre Haute, Pfc Kenneth G. Thompson Vincennes, Sgt Frank J. Wheeler Terre Haute. Missing in action Army Pvt James D. Prow Solsberry.

Washington U.pa Defense Department Indiana Army Dwaine E. Field Ella Marie Fields Vincennes Arthur L. Miller Maple Avenue Terre Haute Donald L. Haley Lawrence P. Haley North Sixth Street Howard E. Pennell William D. Pennell Leon Street West Terre Haute Kenneth G. Thompson George Thompson Frank J. Wheeler Mary M. Wheeler South Fourth Street James D. Prow Flora J. Prow Solsberry

James to Retire as Brazil Editor

Greenacres June 25 James J James retires after 40 years in journalism. Kenney Bennett owner of the Putnam County Graphic said he would take over as editor of the Brazil Times from his father in law.

Greencastle U.P Kenney Bennett Putnam County Graphic George J. James Brazil Times James Bennett

Also Mentioned on This Page

BU MaleLir N. Korea Seoul Ys. Korea N.korea S. Korea Manchurian South Korea Assembly Doughboys Kumhwa Kumsong Pyongyang Iron Triangle Merriman Smith St. Anthony’s Hospital Officer Jones Air Force Gen C.T. Davis P. T Dandy U. S. Weather Bureau Sam Martinez Columbia City James R. Millinger Macy Peru Lerron E. Grider Utica Clark County Munfordville Communist China Rites Taft T.H Brazil
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