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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1962
Page
2
Mrs Nolting said at about 10 a.m. two helicopters approaching Bien Hoa faced heavy fog when the VIPs wives’ aircraft came under Communist ground fire. One helicopter carrying Colonel Quang and his two sons searched for a pad while the other hovered. the strike wounded the passengers and the colonel died on the return flight to Saigon.
Army dermatologist outlines plans to make skin repellant to insects including flies mosquitoes and ticks to reduce disease in military operations. Scientists study differences in skin chemistry between individuals who attract insects and those who repel them as a path to protection against sunburn and future nuclear flash resilience. Andrew Johnson was a Democrat but ran on the Republican ticket with Lincoln.
On June 26 Lt. Cmdr. Scott Carpenter became the fourth American to receive astronaut wings. Navy Secretary Fred Korth presided as Carpenter joined Lt. Cmdr. Alan B. Shepard Jr., Air Force Capt. Virgil I. Grissom, and Marine Lt. Col. John H. Glenn Jr. in the honored group.
Western allies sent notes to Moscow urging four power talks in Berlin to curb violence at the wall and seek peace in the divided city. Rusk and Herter agreed to attend a Geneva drafted 14 power pact to ensure Laos neutrality, with Gro myko's attendance opening talks on Berlin disarmament and East-West issues.
Shrine Circus Wednesday features aerial acts by Odette of Ponies and Quad rupeds plus Unique Pets. Acts include high tower stunts by Alphonse Hue stresses, Verdu Sisters on globes, and more like the Four Flying Zacchini, Rudy Sisters, Zorah Elephants, and Rigetti Trio. A quick lunch suggestion with pimiento cheese toast and poached egg is provided.
A preliminary injunction halted today’s strike actions by flight engineers after the FEIA demanded job guarantees for cockpit slots. Rosling’s restraining order restored operations until 4 p.m. EDT, with the National Mediation Board asserting jurisdiction again. Eastern Airlines furloughed most of its staff costing about 1 million dollars daily, while Pan American faces a similar potential loss. A separate note defines liquid honey as honey extracted from the honeycomb.
The West Vigo School Board lauded staff and elected James H. Jackson acting dean of boys at West Vigo High School, succeeding Byron L. Jones who becomes assistant principal. They also hired 12 teachers, approved retirements and resignations, and discussed rewiring costs at Woodrow Wilson Junior High.
Robert E. Taylor aged 21 of 8133 North Seventeenth street was jailed for 15 days and fined 157 by Judge Edward Everett in City Court after pleading guilty to four traffic violations including driving with a suspended license reckless driving and running a red light. A mufflers charge was dismissed. Several others faced fines for speeding intoxication and false registration as trials were set for future dates.
In Milwaukee on June 26 burglars unable to open the St. Vincent De Paul Society office safe with torches ransacked desks. They found the safe combination and looted 150 dollars.
Circuit Court Judge Pro Tem Edward L. Hamilton called a Grand Jury meeting for July 10 at the request of Prosecutor Ralph Berry. The panel will review evidence linking Dean Fred Morton to the April 28 1962 murder of Mathew Ward in Vigo Circuit Court.
Mrs Emma R Stephens age unknown died at Union Hospital after returning from Germany to Terre Haute She lived 13 years abroad and worked as hosiery buyer for Root Department Store Her husband Robert E Stephens served in the Army Ordance Department She leaves three sisters Edith Miller Della Hunter of Chicago and Lottie Devenald of Phoenix Funeral services set for 10 am Thursday at Cross Funeral Home with burial at Roselawn Memorial Park Friends may call after 2 pm Wednesday
Earl Edward Hoopingarner 55 of 1529 Ash street died Tuesday morning at 8. Survived by wife Florence two daughters Mrs William Gregory and Mrs Robert St Johns both of Terre Haute six sons Earl Louis Roland Charles Robert and Edward all of Terre Haute four brothers Robert Richard Claude Louis all of Terre Haute one half brother James Haggins also of Terre Haute two sisters Mrs Earl Thomas Terre Haute and Mrs George Curdon of Missouri and nine grandchildren Funeral arrangements are pending at Thomas Funeral Home.
Alfred S. Kepler 59, an E I du Pont executive, died Monday at Union Hospital. Services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at DeBaun Funeral Home, with burial at Roselawn Memorial Park. Address 2620 Cruft Street. Rev. George E. Mitchell officiates. West Terre Haute Lodge No 687 F&AM conducts graveside rites and Terre Haute Elks handle memorial services at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Ralph Ross 63 of 1900 Blaine avenue died Sunday. Services at 10:30 Wednesday at Thomas Funeral Home with Rev. Harley Jones officiating. Burial in Roselawn Memorial Park. He belonged to Brandenburg EUB and Local No. 398 of the Meat Cutters Union. Friends may call after 7 Tuesday evening.
Final rites for Mrs Eva E Liston 65 of 1558 South Seventeenth Street will be held at 1 30 PM Wednesday at DeBaun Funeral Home. The Rev William Brett will officiate and burial will follow at Highland Lawn cemetery. The Eagles Auxiliary plans memorial services at 7 30 PM Tuesday at De Baun Chapel.
Word has been received of the death of Mrs Florence Vesque Stapel of Los Angeles. Surviving are a sister Mrs Fred G Chrispman Sr Terre Haute a brother Dr Leon Vesque and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning in Los Angeles followed by burial in Forest Lawn cemetery there.
Roy N. Bower, 73, of 501 South Fifth Street, died Sunday. Services will be at 1 30 Wednesday at Bedino Chapel of the Valley with Rev. Kenneth Burns officiating. Burial is in Roselawn Memorial Park. Friends may call.
Emma E Gorby of Jasonville Indiana dies at 81 at Freeman Greene County Hospital Services set at 2 McClanahan Funeral Home Rev Noah Beadle to officiate burial in Peavey cemetery Surviving sisters half sister and stepfamily listed Also Lt Col William W Elliott 42 formerly of Casey dies while serving with United Nations Command of the Air Force Services planned at 2:30 p m Thursday at EUB Church with burial in Arlington National Cemetery Surviving widow two daughters parents and a sister listed Call time for viewing at Lindsey Funeral Home
Elmer W. DeBruler 85 of RR 4 Brazil dies Monday morning at Clay County Hospital. Funeral services set for 2 PM Wednesday at Miller & Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Samuel E. Carlton officiating. Burial in Cottage Hill cemetery. Survived by his widow Margaret and many nieces and nephews. Former director of the Brazil Concert Band and member of First Methodist Church.
Clifford Church 80 of RR 2 Sullivan died at 3 30 am Monday at Mary Sherman Hospital. He was a retired farmer and Providence Methodist Church member. Survived by son Manford Church of RR 2. Services set for 2 00 pm Thursday at Alexander Funeral Home with Rev Royal Canfield officiating. Burial in Canfield Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 00 pm Tuesday.
Mrs. Sarah Gleason Alexander 81 died at 8 50 am Monday at her rural route home in Bloomingdale. Survived by son Guy F Gleason and daughter Leatha G Rea both of Bloomingdale and two granddaughters. Services set for 2 30 pm Wednesday at Barnes Mortuary with burial at Memory Garden. Friends may call after 2 pm Tuesday.
Services for Mrs. Mattie M. Farlow 73 of RR 1 Pimento were held Tuesday at Fidler and Wood Funeral Home. Burial followed in Mt. Pleasant cemetery.
Grand champion carcass honors at the Hoosier Beef Show went to a lightweight Angus exhibited by Don ald Overpeck and Sons of Clinton. A lightweight Angus shown by W. J. Hardy Jr. of Martinsville was reserve champion. Tribune-Star Want Ads provide low cost results.
Pearson reportedly opposed by Diefenbaker. Caouette calls for Parliament now or resignation amid economic crisis. Thomp son backs tough money policy resistance. NDP leader Douglas may join in criticizing. Diefenbaker says Parliament cannot start before mid July to handle the financial emergency.
A historical note states lighter-than-air craft were not used in World War II air combat or for raids on enemy territory. The remark emphasizes the absence of airship deployment in wartime operations.
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