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Terre Haute Tribune

Location

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1959

Page

2

Four Negroes Bound to Jury In Girl's Rape

Four African American teenagers were held for grand jury action on first degree rape charges in New York after a physician testified the 14 year old victim showed injuries consistent with sexual assault. Names Bethea Rich Stokes Jacobs as suspects. two youths admitted aiding, others deny rape. several cases referred to juvenile authorities due to ages.

New York Wupi Milton Solomon Queens County Grand Jury Peter J. Milazzo Jack Bethea Queens Nist Bethe John Rich Arry Stokes Edward Jacobs Bethea

Swedes Celebrate Ingemar Johansson Welcome Return

Swedes in Goteborg celebrate Ingemar Johansson's triumph as fans flooded streets after direct Luxembourg broadcast. Goteborg recently completed a 55,000 seat stadium and hopes the boxing legend will fight there after his return bout with Patterson in the United States.

Johansson Luxembourg Goteborg Ingo Patterson United States

Heart Attack Fatal for Foster-Wheeler Worker Massie

William G. Massie a 51 year old Foster-Wheeler Corp Indianapolis employee died Friday at the Wabash River generating plant of the Public Service Co after suffering a heart attack while cleaning up after work. He was taken to Union Hospital and pronounced dead on arrival. Survivors include his widow Evelyn.

William G. Massie South Thirteenth Street Foster-Wheeler Corporation Indianapolis Wabash River Public Service Company Massie Union Hospital Bedino Bedino Chapel Valley Ashland Evelyn

Charleston Man Sentenced for Forgery in Illinois

Paris Illinois June 27 A Charleston resident with a long record of bad checks since 1947 was sentenced to one to 100 years in Menard State Prison. Tommy Harrison Thomason 35 pleaded guilty to forgery before Circuit Judge Robert F Cotton. He has prior offenses in Edgar and Coles counties and a probation start in 1952.

Paris Ill Charleston Menard State Tommy Harrison Thomason Robert F. Cotton Edgar Coles Edgar County

Tragic Plea as Man Seeks Airliner Crash Site

In Milan a man named Caglo Cavallanti slipped past police at a crash zone where a TWA airliner went down late Friday, killing 68. He cried his two sons Gabriele and Franco were among the dead as authorities barred access pending an official investigation.

Milan Italy TWA Caglo Cavallanti Gabriele Franco

68 on Airliner Die in Crash Near Swiss Alps

An airliner en route from Milan toward Paris and Chicago crashed in a storm near the Swiss Alps. At least 28 passengers and six crew members were American. Victims included Italians French British and others. Maria Sacchetti Fermi was among the dead.

Swiss Alps Paris Chicago O'Hare Milan Castellanza Marante U. S. Civil Aeronautics Board Martyn Clarke TWA Italian Civil Aviation Administration Maria Sacchetti Fermi Rome Enrico Fermi Fermi

Two Air Force Jet Crashes Kill Four

Air Force crews reached two crash sites where four people died. Firefighters described wreckage scattered over more than 300 yards with little left to burn. Investigators noted no turbulence and ruled out a midair collision as the cause. The bomber hit first, about an hour before the T-33 crash.

Air Force Moe

Ex Nazi Spy Sentenced in Fraud Case

In Nuernberg Germany Else Wolf a 36 year old mother of six and former Nazi spy was found guilty of swindling German firms out of 150 000 marks while posing as a procurement agent for the Atlantic alliance She nicknamed Nato Elsie received four years in prison for fraud and forgery. She used forged NATO identity cards and took bribes and registration fees from several companies promising contracts in Allied construction projects.

Nuernberg Germany Else Wolf Atlantic Alliance NATO

Japanese Police Crack Cope Ring

Tokyo police say they cracked a narcotics ring that smuggled an estimated 278 million dollars of drugs from Communist China to Japan over ten years. Spokesman Wang Han Sheng, 37, called the ring’s king, with operations traced through Hong Kong. Police had shadowed Wang for eight years.

Tokyo China Japan Wang Han- Sheng Hong Kong Wang

Indiana Heart Foundation picks junior board officers

Bill Forgey of Gary elected president of the Indiana Heart Foundation's Junior Heart Board. Curt Linke of Columbus named vice president and Karen Harp of Bedford named secretary.

Indianapolis Bill Forgey Gary Indiana Heart Foundation Junior Heart Board Curt Linke Columbus Karen Harp Bedford

Terre Haute Youth Pleads Guilty in Pizza Oven Theft Case

A 19-year-old Terre Haute man Nicholas John Roppo pleaded guilty to petit larceny in City Court for an April 15 burglary at Pizza Ovens 412 North Seventh Street and was sentenced to 60 days on the Farm plus a $10 fine and costs. He acted as look-out for two accomplices who were earlier convicted and received nine months on the Farm.

Terre Haute North Seventh Street Indiana State Farm Charles McCrory Robert F. Wallace Nicholas John Roppo AR 2 Rosedale Roppo Vigo James Walter Jones Liberty Avenue

Deaths Harvey Edward Cramer Woodland California

Harvey Edward Cramer aged 53 of Woodland California died Thursday morning at the Woodland residence. He is survived by two sisters Alberta Roth and Leatha Deming both of West Terre Haute and a brother Vernon of West Terre Haute. Body to arrive Sunday evening. Visitation after 1 p.m. Monday at Bedino Chapel Valley. Funeral services Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Burial in Bethesda cemetery. Harold Thornton to officiate.

Harvey Edward Cramer Woodland Calif West Terre Haute Alberta Roth RR 3 Leatha Deming Vernon Bedino Chapel Bethesda Cemetery A. Harold Thornton

Joseph G Somes Dies. Rites Pending at Thomas Funeral Home

Joseph G. Somes 68 of 1940 North Ninth street died at 6 40 PM Friday at Union Hospital. Survived by widow Martha A. Somes of Terre Haute brother William Somes of Knightsville and one grandson. Funeral at 1 PM Monday at Thomas Funeral Home with Rev. Richmond Blake. burial Roselawn Memorial Park. Euclid Lodge 573 F AM to conduct graveside services.

Joseph G. Somes North Ninth Street Union Hospital Martha Terre Haute William Somes Knightsville Maple Avenue Richmond Blake Roselawn Memorial Park Euclid Lodge No F&am

Death of Miss Lucy Kelly Resident of Terre Haute

Miss Lucy Kelly of 626 North Thirteenth Street died 8 o clock Friday night at St Anthony Hospital She was a member of St Ann Church Survivors include five nieces Ann Benz Elizabeth Chapman Katherine Barbee Elizabeth Harms all of Terre Haute and Helen Fuqua of Kansas City MO The body lies at Callahan Funeral Home calling after 650 Saturday Funeral services 830 Monday at the funeral home Requiem Mass 9 at St Ann s Church Burial in Calvary Cemetery Rosary at 730 Sunday.

Lucy Kelly North Thirteenth St. Anthony Hospital St. Ann Church Ann Benz Elizabeth Chapman Katherine Barbee Elizabeth Harms Terre Haute Helen Fuqua Kansas City Callahan Funeral Home St. Ann's Church Calvary Cemetery

Dowdy Rites Set for 85 Year Old in Universal

Mrs. Cora J. Dowdy 85 of Universal died at her daughter Louise Love’s Dennison home at 2 am Saturday. She leaves Opal Link of Terre Haute and four sons Frank Jack Hobart Earl, plus 14 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Body at Thomas Funeral Home with calling Monday afternoon. Funeral Tuesday at 10 am officiated by Neil Kuns. Burial in Roselawn Memorial Park.

Cora J. Dowdy Universal Louise Love Dennison Ill Love Opal Link Terre Haute Frank Jack Detroit Mich Hobart Earl Thomas Funeral Home Funeral Neil Kuns Roselawn Memorial Park

William M. McIntosh 74 Died at Residence Terre Haute Family

William M. McIntosh 74 died at 1020 North Ninth Street at 6 53 am Saturday. He leaves two daughters Mrs Mary Crabb and Miss Norma McIntosh both of Terre Haute two sons Harry and William both of Terre Haute two sisters Mrs Noel Campbell of Preston Canada and Mrs W D Gatch of Indianapolis and five grandchildren. The body was taken to Thomas Funeral Home.

William M. McIntosh North Ninth Street Mary Crabb Norma McIntosh Terre Haute Harry William Noel Campbell Preston Canada W. D. Gatch Indianapolis Thomas Funeral Home

Death of Victor McCray in Wheatland reported

Mrs Joretta Miller of 1458 Poplar street learned yesterday of her father Victor McCray aged 56 who died Thursday night in Wheatland. The body rests at Frank Donaldson Funeral Home Wheatland and services are set for Sunday at 2 PM with burial in Wheatland.

Joretta Miller Poplar Street Victor McCray Wheatland Frank Donaldson

Funeral services for Charles Endicott in Indianapolis

Funeral services for Charles E Endicott 80 formerly of Terre Haute will be at 3 PM Monday at Thomas Funeral Home. Rev Mildred Gower will officiate and burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. Friends may call after 10 AM Sunday at the funeral home.

Charles E. Endicott Terre Haute Indianapolis Thomas Funeral Home Mildred Gower Roselawn Memorial Park

Chicago man Oscar A. Oliver dies. body to Terre Haute

Oscar A. Oliver of Chicago and formerly of Terre Haute died Friday in Chicago. The body will be returned to Terre Haute and taken to the Callahan Funeral Home where friends may call after noon Monday.

Oscar A. Oliver Chicago Terre Haute Callahan Funeral Home

Funeral services for Mrs Lillian Eppert Olsen

Funeral services for 66 year old Mrs Lillian Eppert Olsen of 2046 North Twelfth Street will be held at 10 o clock Monday morning at Thomas Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.

Lillian Eppert Olsen North Twelfth Street Thomas Funeral Home Roselawn Memorial Park

Russell L Riley of Marshall Dies at 65

Russell L Riley age 65 former Versicol Corp employee for 18 years died Friday afternoon at his home in Marshall He was WWI veteran charter member of Marshall American Legion Post 90 lifetime member and Mason Survived by widow Edna two daughters Dorothy Romines and Martha Jane Bender two sisters five grandchildren The body to Moore Funeral Home for viewing then Masonic rites Sunday night Clark American Legion Post 90 to receive at noon Monday for 2 pm services Burial in Marshall Cemetery with Legion rites at the grave

Marshall Russell L. Riley Versicol Corporation Marshall American Legion Post American Legion Marshall Masonic Lodge Edna Dorothy Romines Martinsville Til Martha Jane Bender Mable Travioli Fsther Prevo Moenre Punerel Orlock Clerk County American Legion H. J. Kemp Robert Swain Marshall Cemetery Clark Legion Post

William W Collins dies at Veterans Hospital in Indiana

William W Collins 62 retired coal miner and former auto license examiner died at 3 45 p m Friday at the Veterans Hospital Indianapolis He is survived by his widow Helen Collins one son Michael R Collins and four sisters Mrs Jack Raines Sullivan Mrs Anna Lantz Muskogee Okla and Mrs Bertha McQuade and Mrs Wezel Armpriester both of Linton The body lies at Welchard Cornett Funeral Home with services scheduled at 2 p m Monday conducted by Rev T W Murphy with Fike Lodge participation

Linton Ind William W. Collins Veterans Hospital Indianapolis Helen Collins Michael R. Collins Jack Raines Sullivan Anna Lantz Muskogee Oka Bertha McQuade Wezel Armpriester

Funeral services for Grace Douthitt in Brazil Indiana

Grace Douthitt 68 died Thursday. Funeral at 2 20 Sunday at Moore Funeral Home with Rev Earl Cummins officiating. Burial in Clearview cemetery. Calling Saturday afternoon. Survived by daughters Mary Hendrickson and Martha Monthel. sons William and Roy. brother Kenneth Dickson. Member of Christian Church of Brazil.

Brazil Ind Grace Douthitt Moore Funeral Home Earl Cummins Clearview Cemetery Christian Church of Mary Hendrickson Brevil Marthe Monthel

Mrs Ethel Lambdin Dies At 71 In Martinsville

Mrs Ethel Lambdin 71 died Friday at Paris Hospital. Survived by several cousins. Body to Greenwell Funeral Home. Calling Saturday afternoon. Funeral at 2 p m Sunday at Greenwell. Rev George G Nika to officiate. Burial in Ridgelawn Cemetery.

Martinsville Ethel Lambdin Paris Hospital Greenwell Funeral Home George G. Nika Ridgelawn Cemetery

Funeral services for Mrs Frnes tine Smith

Mrs Frnes tine Smith 28 of RR 1 Bloomfield died in an auto accident Thursday. Funeral services will be at 3 pm Sunday at McClanehan Funeral Home with Rev Rov Bridwell and Rev Ted Miller officiating. Burial in Walker Cemetery.

Jasonville Ind Frnestine Smith Bloomfield McClanehan Rov Bridwell Ted Miller Walker Cemetery

Funeral services for Edith Sinders in Worthington

Funeral services for Mrs Edith Sinders 71 of RR 2 Worthington who died in an auto accident Thursday will be held at 1 o clock Sunday afternoon at McClanahan Funeral Home with burial to follow Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday afternoon

Jasonville Ind Edith Sinders RR 2 Worthington McClanahan

Funeral services for James Carlisle in Linton

James Carlisle 74 retired miner died Thursday will have funeral at 2 pm Monday at Anderson Poindexter Memory Chapel. Rev. Harrybert to officiate with burial to follow.

Linton Ind James Carlisle Anderson Poindexter Memory Chapel Harry Bert

No tipping could lure more tourists says Japanese paper

Japan's largest newspaper suggested that the no tipping custom could attract more visitors than Mt Fuji or cherry blossoms. It called the practice an intangible cultural asset and warned foreigners increasingly tip out of habit.

Tokyo Japan Mt. Fuji Asari Sihmbun

Witnesses testify on gambling tax records in Terre Haute raid case

Service agents across the nation testified that none of the eight defendants purchased gambling stamps or paid gambling taxes in September to November 1957. Witnesses included Homer Forrester Reno John Wheeler Chicago Anthony Stapke Santa Monica Imogene Barlow Detroit and Joseph Marchioni Baltimore.

Terre Haute Homer H. Forrester Reno John Wheeler Chicago Anthony Stapke Santa Monica Imogene Barlow Detroit Joseph J. Marchioni Baltimore Marchioni IRS Tabbert Wyatt Daniel W. Davies Newport U. S Internal Revenue Service Def Dale J. Holder Delbert T. Hopkins Indianapolis Hopkins Leo. Shaffer Jules Horwick C. L. “Buck

Preparations End On Space Capsule Project Mercury

Final preparations were under way in Van Nuys California for two one ton capsules to carry man into space as part of Project Mercury. Developed by McDonnell Aircraft of St Louis the capsules arrived Friday and will be equipped with complete landing systems including a stabilization parachute and a main landing parachute to slow the capsule to safe impact speeds.

van Nuys Calif Space National Aeronautics and Space Administration McDonnell Aircraft St. Louis Air Force

Portage Holds First Town Election in Portage Indiana

Qualified voters in the newly incorporated Portage town of Porter county cast ballots for seven town board members and a clerk treasurer. The town numbers about 10,000 residents with 5,226 eligible voters participating in the inaugural election.

Portage Ind Porter County

Noted in Fairview Cemetery Obituary Fragments

Surviving are the widow Hettie a daughter Mrs Leslie Puckett of Texas City Texas a stepdaughter Mrs Ruth Benifield of

Fairview Cemetery Hettie Leslie Puckett Texas City, Tex Ruth Benifield

Weekend Auto Toll Off to Bloody Start

Indiana records a deadly weekend with five deaths and multiple injuries after three separate incidents. A Decatur collision at an Erie Railroad crossing in Decatur killed two children and injured four others. A Whitley County crash near Churubusco killed Mrs Evelyn Huffman and her 10 year old son Ernest and left several others injured. An Indianapolis street accident fatally wounded 72 year old Miss Margaret Blacklidge.

Indianapolis Erie Decatur Indiana Whitley-Noble County Churubusco Evelyn Huffman Muncie Ernest Dale Huffman Irene Smith James P. Glass Rt. 3 Columbia City Whitley County Hospital Miss Smith Huffman Glass Auto Glynn Thomas Thurston Rt. 2 Greenfield

Downtown attack fatal to woman in Indiana city

Mrs. Ida M. Phillabaum, 66, of 934 South Sixth street, was fatally stricken behind 721 Wabash avenue around 3:30 PM Friday. She died at St. Anthony Hospital after a Gillis ambulance transported her to a doctor’s office on her request. She was a member of the St. Anthony Hospital Sewing Guild. Survivors include two daughters, a sister, a brother, and two grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are with Patrick J. Ryan Funeral Home, with services at Sacred Heart Church after a rosary at the funeral home.

Ida M. Phillabaum South Sixth Street Wabash Avenue St. Anthony Hospital Gillis Mary L. Enrici Terre Haute Louise Phillabaum Brazil Rose Dolian Coalmont Thomas Zelia Chicago Ill Rose John Encini Frank M Sacred Heart Church

Retired Penny Conductor Joseph H. Felix Dies

Joseph H. Felix, 72, of 1300 Fourth avenue, died at home at 12 30 a m Saturday. Survived by wife Clara M and two sisters Julia Dandy and Rose Felix, Terre Haute, plus two nephews. A retired Pennsylvania Railroad conductor who served 43 years, retiring in 1952. Member of St. Ann Church Holy Name Society Trainmen Association and Retired Railroad Men’s Association. Body to Callahan Funeral Home with funeral Mass at St. Ann Church Tuesday 9 am burial Calvary Cemetery. Rosary Monday 7 30 pm Callahan Chapel. Memorial services by Retired Railroad Men’s Association Tuesday 8 30 am. Friends may call after noon Sunday.

Joseph H. Felix Fourth Avenue Clara M Julia Dandy Rose Felix Terre Haute Pennsylvania Railroad Felix St. Ann Church Holy Name Society Retired Railroad Men’s Assn Callahan Funeral Home Calvary Cemetery Callahan Chapel Railroad Men’s Association

Panhandle region noted as larger than Pennsylvania

The Panhandle, due to its distinctive shape at the top of Texas, is described as an area larger than the state of Pennsylvania.

The Panhandle Texas Pennsylvania

Masselink Rites Planned for Terre Haute Woman

Mrs. Geraldine Masselink 26 died Friday at Union Hospital after long illness from Parkinsons disease. Survived by husband John Jr., two daughters Karen Sue and Nancy J., parents Fred G. Williams and Mrs. Williams, and brother Don Williams. Rosary Sunday night at 8. Funeral Monday 9:30 at Patrick J. Ryan Home then 10 a.m. Mass at St Patrick Church. Burial Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.

Geraldine Jerry” E. Masselink Terre Haute Barton Avenue Union Hospital Brazil High School Indiana State Teachers College Gamma Gamma St. Patrick Church Mothers’ Club Church League of Women Voters John P. Masselink, Jr Karen Sue Nancy J Fred G. Williams Brazil Don R. Williams LaPunta Calif Frank M.patrick J. Ryan Funeral Home Calvary Cemetery John R. Phyne William Sime Lester A. Wyndham Gene Burns Carl Atchinson R. W. Newhart

Hoffa Defiant On Cleaning Up Teamsters and Controversies

Hoffa defends anti racketeering efforts and vows to address charges after a committee session. He notes a $58,636.07 investment in the Teamster antiracketeering committee led by former senator George H. Bender and disputes findings, while Sam Goldstein of New York Local 239 earns a $20 000 annual union salary despite a jail term for extortion.

Sam Goldstein New York Hoffa Senator Kennedy George H. Bender Ohio Bender Goldstein

Bender Says He Earned Big Fee for Union Probe

Former U S Sen George H Bender says he earned 37 125 from the Teamsters Union for a nine month investigation into the union. He says he contacted local officials wrote to 4900 county prosecutors and district attorneys and reported back to the international board on racketeering inquiries. Hoffa reportedly pleased with the findings and performance.

Cleveland Ohio U. S George H. Bender Teamsters Union Bender The International Hoffa Union International Board

French Canal Project Fueled Diseases and Death Toll

When the French started building the Panama Canal in the 1890s, mosquitoes spread yellow fever and malaria, causing an estimated 50,000 deaths among workers and local populations.

Panama Canal

Governor Long Resting with 3 Doctors at Side

Governor Long remains under medical care with three doctors attending him at a motel. Dr. Robert Heath Dr. Charles Watkins and Dr. Victor Leif advise rest and have canceled a planned news conference. One doctor will stay with the governor continually while urging friends to avoid contacting him.

Governor Long Robert Heath Charles Watkins Victor Lief Heath Louisiana State University School of Medicine Watkins Louisana State University School of Medicine Leif Tulane School of Medicine Long

Hawaiians Vote On Statehood And Primary Contests

The combined statehood referendum and party primary attracted about 85 percent of Hawaii’s 170000 eligible voters. Democrats fielded five contenders for two U.S. Senate seats with Burns facing Hitchcock for the governorship, while Republicans rode a largely uncontested slate.

First U. S. Senate William H. Heen Territorial Senate Oren E. Long Hawaii Frank F. Fasi Territorial John A. Burns Congress Edward H. Hitchcock

Bolivian Troops Suppress Santa Cruz Revolt

Government forces moved into Santa Cruz to quell a subversive movement backed by mining oligarchy owners who once controlled Bolivia's tin mines before nationalization. The crackdown was announced from La Paz on June 27.

LA Paz Bolivia Santa Cruz

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