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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1950
Page
2
North Korea reportedly pressed 50 to 80 miles into South Korea as South Korean defenders and U.S. air power slowed the advance. MacArthur inspected front lines in South Korea while B 29s attacked Kimpo air field and U S casualties were confirmed.
An advertisement touts Hadacol with a Covington Kentucky child testimonial. Ernest Jean Hopper, age ten, credits Hadacol for appetite, sleep, and mood improvements and notes her father also benefited. The ad appeals to compliance, promises money back if not helped, and markets trial and family sizes in 1950 by The LeBlanc Corporation.
George F. Myers 55 a former Terre Haute resident died at his home in Richmond California on Thursday. He is survived by his mother Mrs Alice Howard of Terre Haute a brother Henry of Detroit and a sister Mrs May Soucie of Terre Haute. He was a World War I veteran and services and burial will be at Richmond California with the American Legion conducting the services.
Arthur Lotze 47 dies Tuesday services set 8:30 Friday morning Callahan Funeral Home requiem mass 9 at St Patrick Church burial Calvary Cemetery rosary at 8 this evening Callahan Chapel.
Mrs Anna Allen 78 of 1301 North Center Street died Wednesday morning. Funeral services at 1 30 Friday at Thomas Funeral Home with Rev E J Peters officiating. Burial in Roselawn Memorial Park.
Mrs. Mary Ann Jones 81 widow of John J. Jones former Brazil mayor died at 8 AM Wednesday in Clay County Hospital. Survived by son J Harry Jones Brazil daughter Edith Bowers Alexandria Ind three grandchildren and brother Charles Hammerstine Brazil. Funeral 2 30 PM Sunday at Miller & Sons Funeral Home with Revs W Marcus Kendall and Jack Masters. burial Cottage Hill Cemetery.
Ralph Malone aged 55 of Paris died early today at Paris Hospital. Survived by wife Ethel, two sons Wesley Paris and Francis Gary Ind., two daughters Virginia Redman and Katherine Winkler Paris, step son Joseph Butler, half brother William Malone Sullivan Ind. Funeral 10:30 Friday at Blume Funeral Home and burial Edgar Cemetery. Rosedale death: Blanche Rukes 57 died at Union Hospital. Survived by four sons Ova Donald Ezra Herman, daughter Winifred Jones Terre Haute and brother Crawford McMullen Newport. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday at Cox Williams Funeral Home, burial Rosedale cemetery.
A study notes that the adult shinbone can bear the load equivalent to about 21 average-sized humans, indicating strong bone structure and load-bearing capacity.
Campbell discussed Korea tensions and forthright action against communism. He recalled work with the Department of Justice on treason trials and major cases including Axis Sally Tokyo Rose Monti Burgman the 12 communist party leaders trial and J Parnell Thomas. He cited FBI activity and grand jury investigations across multiple states and noted his Supreme Court appearance in the Harold Cristoffel case. He spoke in Terre Haute praising community leaders and stressing that communist activity would not be tolerated. He then met Kiwanis members before leaving for a northern county speaking engagement.
Arthur S Elson 40 a Linton Indiana jeweler and Lions Club officer died at Methodist Hospital Indianapolis He ran Elson Jewelry with his father since 1944 Services set for 2 pm CST Saturday at Welch Cornett Funeral Home with Masonic rites and burial at Fairview Cemetery Survived by widow Ina mother Stella Elson and brother Dr William D Elson Local ad reference C 1331 ready cash in want ads.
General Douglas MacArthur flew to Korea aboard the four engined Bataan in four hours through rain and cloud. Air cover protected the mission as a Yak fighter attempted to intercept but was repelled. MacArthur observed a dogfight in the sky and reported tracking the enemy aircraft while meeting with Rhee and Amerian advisors.
Dr. L. J. Weir, 80, longtime Clark county physician of Marshall, died Wednesday at Paris Hospital after five weeks illness. He practiced 57 years, belonged to local and state medical societies and the Aesculapian Society. Survived by two daughters, and a sister. Body brought to Marshall.
Funeral services for Moore are set for 10 o clock Saturday morning with the Rev T J Wheeler officiating. Burial will be in Wilkin Cemetery.
Indianapolis reports a surge in naval enlistments since the Korean conflict began. Lt. Cmdr. I. J. Davenport notes 18 applications on Monday, 17 on Tuesday, and 10 on yesterday. Army and air force recruiters also see many World War II veterans seeking re enlistment.
Early today Russia announced it considers illegal the United Nations resolution calling for police action against the North Koreans. The note to U N Secretary General Trygve Lie signaled a public position though Russia has boycotted U N activities for months. Officials expect Moscow to avoid a general war and keep fighting localized. Surviving relatives are listed for a local man who served in the African and European theaters. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church with burial in Grandview Cemetery.
Bloomfield Indiana June 29 William H Cook 28 a World War II veteran died at 5 am Tuesday from injuries suffered February 1 in an automobile crash on State Highway 67 near Freedom He was a 1939 graduate of Bloomfield High School.
Seaman Charles T. Foley of Paris is a crew member on the heavy cruiser Rochester. The ship heads to the Taiwan Strait and East China Sea with the Seventh Fleet to defend Formosa. Foley, 21, a 1948 Paris High School graduate, has served 20 months in the Navy.
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