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Terre Haute Tribune

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Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1951

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2

Britain Warns Iran of Stern Consequences

Britain warns Iran of grave consequences over oil nationalization as ICJ hearings open in The Hague. Note handed by Sir Francis Shepherd cites safety of British workers at Abadan and hints at temporary withdrawal of technicians if refineries close.

Tehran Iran Britain International Court of Justice Hague Francis Shepherd London Mohammed Mossadegh Abadan Herbert Morrison Abadzn Mossadegh Truman Netherlands Jules Basdevant Frank Soskice Parliament Square Grady Henry F. Grady A.l0.c Mauritius Hossein Navab Green H. Hackworth

Employer Ordered to Pay Back Wages in Federal Case

In Indianapolis on June 30 a Covington manufacturer was ordered to pay $1,000 in back wages to about a dozen employees. Judge William E. Steckler also imposed a $1,600 fine on Saul Peltz owner of Midwest Pants Co though suspended. Charges cited the fair labor standards act. Also Fountain County Livestock Commission Co was fined $300 and costs for shipping infected hogs to Chicago last August. Richmond Baking Co was fined $100 and costs for violation of the food drug and cosmetics act.

Indianapolis Covington William E. Steckler Saul Peltz Midwest Pants Company Fountain County Livestock Commission Company, Inc Veedersburg Chicago Richmond Baking Co Richmond Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act

John D. Conrad Embezzlement Case Moves to Probation

Indianapolis June 30 The case of John D. Conrad 36 who admitted embezzling 3000 dollars from a federal credit union while employed at Aluminum Seal Co Richmond was with probation officers today Conrad also pleaded guilty before Federal Judge William E Steckler to making false entries on the credit union financial records.

Indianapolis John D. Conrad Federal Credit Union Aluminum Seal Co Richmond Conrad William E. Steckler Credit Union

Death of Dianna Tripp prompts autopsy and poison theory

In Indianapolis on June 30 authorities ordered microscopic tests to determine how three year old Dianna Lynn Tripp died after an autopsy failed to reveal the cause. Coroner Roy B. Storms suggested the child may have ingested poison accidentally.

Indianapolis Dianna Lynn Tripp Roy B. Storms

Navy patrol bomber crash kills eight of nine

A navy court of inquiry probed the PBM crash off Key West that killed eight of nine crew members during a training takeoff. Only ordnanceman Robert Dreaper survived after being thrown into the sea and rescued within minutes.

Key West Fla Navy S. J. Lawrence Fleet All Weather Training Unit Atlantic Robert H. Dreaper Dobbs Ferry N. Y Dreaper

Muncie Bus Strikers Vote On End Of Two Month Strike

In Muncie and Anderson, members of the A F L Motor Coach Employee Union vote in a referendum to accept or reject the latest company offer ending a two month strike. Indiana Railroad raised pay by a penny an hour with 15 cents for mechanics 11 cents for drivers and four cents for cleaners, still short for cleaners.

Muncie Ind A.F.L. Motor Coach Employee Union Anderson Indiana Railroad Richmond

Trustees Named to Indiana University and Purdue Boards

Governor Schricker appointed Paul L. Feltus of Bloomington to the Indiana University board of trustees to replace George W. Henley who remains university attorney. Edward D. Anderson of Hammond, a Purdue graduate, was named to the Purdue University board succeeding R. Hartley Sherwood of Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Henry F. Schricker Paul L. Feltus Bloomington Indiana University Board of Trustees George W. Henley Henley Edward D. Anderson Hammond Purdue Purdue University Board R. Hartley Sherwood

FBI push prompts rapist hunt in multi-state case

Police chase a suspect named Irwin tied to a June murder near Oxford Michigan and a June 19 kidnapping in Detroit with a Washington state victim who escaped in Cedar Rapids. The suspect allegedly pawned an engagement ring and a wrist watch stolen from the victim's fiancé after the crime.

Delphia Brewer Irwin Philadelphia Michael

FBI intensifies hunt for kidnapper after assault near Washington Monument

The FBI and local police press a nationwide search for Warren Lee Irwin, 27, alias Lawrence Gilbert, sought for kidnapping and murder in Ohio and Michigan. He allegedly abducted 17 year old Caro Lyn Baker in Riverdale Maryland after forcing her and a bound fiancé through a car stop near the Washington monument. A blood stained handkerchief and eyewitness bus driver testimony link Irwin to the crime as authorities question Gilbert and pursue lab results.

Washington FBI Warren Lee Irwin Ohio Michigan Irwin Lawrence Gilbert Brentwood Carolyn Baker Riverdale Gilbert Miss Baker Washington Monument Virginia Authoriies

81 000 Students Take Draft Test Nationwide

Washington reports more than 81 000 students expected to take a college qualification test at 1 036 centers which could defer their draft status. Local draft boards decide on deferment. Previous tests saw 271 780 participants. A final test is set for July 12 for religious exemptions.

Washington Selective Service

Valleley elected vice president of Alpha Chi Omega

Roanoke Va June 30 Mrs Lloyd M Valleley of West Lafayette Ind was elected vice president of Alpha Chi Omega national sorority at its 28th biennial convention yesterday.

Roanoke Lloyd M. Valleley West Lafayette Ind Alpha Chi Omega

Funds Bill In Congress Faces Final Hurdles

The stopgap funding bill has cleared Congress and awaits President Truman's signature before the July deadline. The Senate trimmed non defense spending while boosting defense and foreign aid, and barred new auto purchases by agencies until appropriations are finished. If House rejects, a Conference Committee must reconcile differences before final passage.

Truman Senate House Senate House White House

Niece of McAdoo Held as Suspect in Tax Fraud

In New York on June 30 a niece of former Treasury Secretary William Gibbs McAdoo and two men were arrested on conspiracy and fraud charges. The trio allegedly filed fake income tax returns and cashed refund checks totaling about 40 000 dollars. The suspects include Mrs Ann Brooks McAdoo Serge 49 and Sidney Jacobs 46 and Charles A Smythwick Jr 42. Serge reportedly urged avoiding the McAdoo name to spare disgrace.

New York William Gibbs McAdoo Secretary of the Treasury U.S. Treasury Ann Brooks McAdoo Serge Tax Bureau Sidney Jacobs Charles A. Smythwick, Jr U.S Moses L. Kove Serge Kove Edward W. McDonald Treasury

Loan Fund Left for Needy Notre Dame Students

Santa Monica California June 30 A Santa Monica automobile dealer Herbert A Mendelson 53 who died June 23 left a 200000 loan fund to aid needy and worthy Notre Dame students The fund is to be administered by the university trustees and may loan funds with or without security or interest Mendelson established the fund as a memorial to his parents Aaron and Jennie Mendleson He came from Detroit and was a noted speed boat racer and shares in the estate go to five children in southern California The value of the estate was not disclosed

Santa Monica Calif University of Notre Dame Herbert A. Mendelson University Mendelson Aaron Jennie Mendleson California Mendleson Detroit

Gas tax debate spans Illinois 1951 session end

Illinois legislators hashed a gas tax boost at the close of the 1951 session. The Senate and Governor Stevenson favor a four to five cent levy, with Republicans split. House amendments push a four cent plan but risk a deadlock and altered distribution of proceeds.

Springfield Ill Illinois Senate Adlai Stevenson House

Trial of Oatis to Start Monday

The U S high commission reported that the Czechoslovak foreign office in Prague announced the trial of Associated Press correspondent William N Oatis will begin Monday in Prague It was conveyed to the U S embassy in Prague by a foreign note.

Frankfurt Germany U.S. High Commission Prague Associated Press William N. Oatis High Commission U.S

Stabbing Death in Indianapolis Alley Fight

William Warfield aged 33 was stabbed to death in an alley near Minnesota and Keystone on the southeast side of Indianapolis. Allen Howard, 37, was arrested on a murder charge after police said Warfield struck him with a whisky bottle, injuring Howard over the eye.

Indianapolis William Warfield East Nineteenth Minnesota Keystone Allen Howard Bethel Howard Warfield

Runyon Grants Fund Cancer Research Totals Announced

The Damon Runyon Memorial Fund announced grants totaling 167 542 dollars for cancer research. Grants include 20000 dollars to the Lebund Institute at the University of Notre Dame and 7500 dollars to the Indiana University Medical Center. The fund honors writer Damon Runyon.

New York Damon Runyon Lebund University of Notre Dame Indiana University Medical Center

Panama youngest of new world republics quote

The remark compares Panama as the newest republic in the Americas and Israel as a longstanding state in the Old World, highlighting perceived contrasts in age and origin.

Panama Israel

Deaths Perley Hoopingarner 53 West Terre Haute

Perley Hoopingarner 53 of 426 Riggy avenue West Terre Haute died at 9 15 p m Friday night at St Anthony's Hospital He is survived by his widow Alice his mother Mrs Lora Hoopingarner R R 2 West Terre Haute four sisters and five brothers He was secretary treasurer of the miners picnic and a member of several veterans and fraternal groups The body was taken to Bedine Chapel and then to Pilgrim Holiness church for services at 3 30 p m Monday with burial at Roselawn Memorial Park Graveside rites to be conducted by Post 972 Veterans of Foreign Wars

Perley Hoopingarner Riggy Avenue West Terre Haute St. Anthony's Hospital Alice Lora Hoopingarner Tillie Smith Seelyville Sylvia Lane Clarabell McCullough Alice McCullough Indianapolis Dewey Hoopingarner Elkhart Joyce Lewis Hoopingarner Terre Haute Harry Hoopingarner A. A Glenn Hoopingarner Post 972 Veterans of Foreign Wars Wayne Newton Post American Legion Disabled American Veterans Young Men's Club of Eagles and Moose Lodges Bedine Chapel Pilgrim Holiness Church Aaron Hayhurst Roselawn Memorial Park

Henry Grafe 79 Dies. Services Planned in Terre Haute

Henry Grafe aged 79 of 802 South Seventh Street West Terre Haute died at 7 Friday night. Survived by widow Emma Esther Grafe five daughters Mildred Lerner Claudith Mae Remler Rosalie Lansdown Hannah Marie McHargue Vida Murel McKinne four grandchildren two brothers Jaco and John Grafe a sister Ella Dunham. Body at Gillis Memory Chapel with services set for 1 30 Tuesday afternoon burial Rhuel Cemetery south of Staunton.

Henry Grafe South Seventh Street West Terre Haute Emma Esther Grafe Mildred Lerner Dennison Ill Claudith Mae Remler Rosalie Lansdown Albion Hannah Marie McHargue Brazil Vida Murel McKinne Bowling Green Jaco John Grafe Moss Point Ella Dunham Gillis Memory Chapel Rhuel Cemetery Staunton

Death of Dennis Loudermilk at Union Hospital

Dennis Loudermilk aged 77 of 1100 North Seventh Street died at Union Hospital Friday evening. Survived by daughter Mrs. Payne of Terre Haute. Body taken to Isaac Ball Funeral Home with services set for 2 PM Monday. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Dennis Loudermilk North Seventh Street Union Hospital Payne Terre Haute Isaac Ball Woodlawn Cemetery

Funeral services for William W. Cochran

William W. Cochran aged 63 of 734 North Ninth Street died Friday at St. Anthony's Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon at the Bedino Chapel of the Valley. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park.

Bedino Chapel of the Valley William W. Cochran North Ninth Street St. Anthony's Hospital Roselawn Memorial Park

Funeral services for Mrs Sophia E Dennis

Funeral services for Mrs Sophia E Dennis 59 of 1219 South Third Street are set for 3 pm Monday at Gillis Memory Chapel. She died early Friday morning at St Anthony's Hospital. Burial will be in a local cemetery.

Sophia E. Dennis South Third Street St. Anthony's Hospital Gillis Memory Chapel Roselawn Memorial Park

Funeral services for Lt. Myron Smith

Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon at the Gillis Memory Chapel for Lt. Myron Smith age 26 killed August 10 1956 in Korea.

Myron Smith Korea Gillis Memory Chapel

Clinton Woman Edith Shull Dies at 63 in Vermillion Hospital

Edith Shull 63 of Fairview Park Clinton dies at Vermillion County Hospital after noon Friday. Survived by husband Lawson three sons Emmett Lawson Jr and Eugene all of Clinton five daughters Fern Pennington Bessie Kelley Opal Ralston Lillian Andrews Grace Moses of Pana Sr a brother Paul Barton Clinton nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services at First Funeral Home Monday 1:30 Rev James Morin officiating burial Walnut Grove cemetery.

Clinton Ind Edith Shull Fairview Park Vermillion County Hospital Lawson Shull Emmett, Lawson, Jr Eugene Shull Fern Pennington Bessie Kelley Opal Ralston Lillian Andrews Grace Moses Pana, Sr Paul Barton James Morin Walnut Grove Cemetery

Death of Chriss Vickrey in Sullivan

Chriss Vickrey, 66, died at his Sullivan residence. Survived by widow Elsie. three daughters Frances Carty of Pontiac Michigan Helen Montsinger and Ruth Carter of Sullivan. four sons William Thomas Vickrey at home Robert of Princeton Paul Gene of Crawfordsville. a sister Laura Lemmon of Sullivan R R 1. seven grandchildren. Body to Billman Funeral Home. Funeral Sunday at 2 PM CST at Rose Chapel Church. Burial in Webb Cemetery.

Laura Lemmon Sullivan Billman Funeral Home Rose Chapel Webb Cemetery

William F Dunigan 78 Dies in Coal City Indiana

William Francis Dunigan 78 died at 8 15 p m Friday night at his residence R R 1 Coal City Indiana Surviving are his widow Elizabeth Belle Dunigan seven sons Arthur Dunigan Oakland City Francis Dunigan Spencer Orland Dunigan Bicknell Kermit Dunigan Terre Haute Thomas Birthal Dunigan Coal City Harold Dunigan Washington 16 grandchildren and three great grandchildren The body was taken to Schoppenhorst Funeral Home Clay City.

Coal City Ind William Francis Dunigan Elizabeth Belle Dunigan Arthur Dunigan Oakland City Francis Dunigan Spencer Orland Dunigan Bicknell Kermit Dunigan Terre Haute Thomas Birthal Dunigan Harold Dunigan Washington Schoppenhorst Clay City

Armistice Talks Offered With Communists for Korean Front

The United States acting for the U.N. offered to discuss armistice terms with Chinese Communists or North Koreans to end fighting along the 28th Parallel. Talks would focus on cease fire guarantees and refugee handling rather than broad political settlements.

Korea U.N United States

Lewis Man Dies at Mary Sherman Hospital

Alvin V. McCullough 52 died at 12 33 Friday afternoon at Mary Sherman Hospital Sullivan Survived by widow Josephine daughter Mrs Arthur Strahla of Dayton OH son Clem McCullough of Lewis two sisters Viola Crist Lewis Flora Flader Jasonville and three grandchildren. Body to Schoppenhorst Funeral Home Clay City.

Lewis Ind Alvin V. McCullough Mary Sherman Hospital Sullivan Josephine McCullough Arthur Strahla Dayton Ohio Clem McCullough Viola Crist Flora Flader Jasonville Schoppenhorst Clay City

Clyde Magruder longtime road commissioner dies in Oakland

Clyde Magruder 65, long time road commissioner of Sargent township, died Friday at his home six miles north of Oakland. Funeral services set for 2 PM Sunday at Taber Funeral Home with burial in Van Voorhis Cemetery. Survived by widow Ida and son Glen of Oakland.

Oakland Ill Clyde Magruder Sargent Township Taber van Voorhis Cemetery Ida Glen

Funeral services for Mrs Nancy Inman in Indiana

Funeral services for 73 year old Mrs Nancy Harriet Inman will be held Sunday at 2 PM CST at the United Brethren Church with Rev W S Bradenburg officiating. Burial is in Switz City Cemetery. The body was moved to Welch Cornett Funeral Home then to daughter Mrs Robert Trinkle’s residence.

Linton Ind Nancy Harriet Inman United Brethren Church W. S. Bradenburg Switz City Welch & Cornett Robert Trinkle

Death of Dr. Clarence Nugent Brings Illinois Ties

Mrs. E A Kurtz of Oakland learns of her brother Dr Clarence Nugent 79 a native of Ashmore Ill and former Chicago dentist who died at his Branson Missouri home Ray Nugent of Ashmore is another brother.

Oakland E A. Kurtz Clarence Nugent Ashmore Ill Branson Chicago Ray Nugent

First known blood transfusion linked to Pope Innocent VIII

Historical records suggest the 1492 transfusion given to Pope Innocent VIII may mark the first documented use of blood transfer in medical history. The event stands as a pivotal point in early modern medicine.

Innocent VIII

Car Truck Crash Kills Man, Hurts Three in Indiana

In Reddington Indiana on U S 31 at the north edge of town a car and a truck collided. Paul X Dial 25 of Indianapolis was killed. The truck driver George A Mitchell 34 of Indianapolis was unhurt. Three car passengers were hospitalized with injuries.

Reddington Ind U.S Jackson County Paul X. Dial Indianapolis College Avenue George A. Mitchell Bellefontaine Seymour Hospital Cecil Beech College Ralph King Bowling Green Tommy Weeks Chicago

Autopsy Ordered In Woman's Death After Explosion

Indiana authorities ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of death of Mrs. Josephine Schley 67 found slumped on a blazing kitchen range after an explosion ripped the home of Indianapolis police detective Harry Schley. She died en route to General Hospital. The detective said his wife had been ill.

Indianapolis Josephine Schley General Hospital Harry Schley

Escap ee Catch Pr ison Breaker in Indianapolis

David Dallas Taylor a 24 year old man held on a murder sentence escaped from an Alabama prison. He was arrested by FBI agents at a north side street intersection in Indianapolis a few hours after his arrival. Taylor offered no resistance despite vowing he would not be taken alive.

Indianapolis David Dallas Taylor Alabama U.S Federal Bureau of Investigation Taylor

Bar Association Picnic at Shades Park Today

A number of local attorneys and their families journeyed to Shades Park on Saturday for the annual district bar association picnic and festive activities.

BAR Assn Shades Park District Bar Association

Guest Speaker H Kane to Address First Church of God

Rev H Kane from Anderson Indiana will speak at 9 30 Sunday morning at the First Church of God on Third Avenue and Fourteenth Street He serves as secretary of the alumni association of Anderson College and Theological Seminary The Bible School for children continues through next Friday A picnic for children is set for Wednesday at Deming Park.

D. R. Troutman First Church of God Rev. Troutman Anderson College and Theological Seminary Anderson, Ind Rev. H. Kane Third Avenue Fourteenth Street Bible School For Deming Park

Lioness Club Picnic At Van Leer Lake

The Lioness and Lions clubs hold their annual picnic Sunday at Van Leer lake southeast of the city. Members and families attend bringing a picnic basket and personal eating utensils for the noon meal.

Lioness Club van Leer Lake Lions Lioness Clubs

Reds Silent On Armistice Message From Ridgway

General Ridgway held a steady posture in Tokyo as reports of an armistice surfaced. He offered no conditions and received news executives at a Saturday reception, while intelligence and military circles watched developments closely.

North Korea Ridgway Tokyo

Five minimum requirements for Korean cease fire set

South Korea lists five conditions for any cease fire. Chinese Communists must withdraw to Manchuria without harming civilians. North Korean Communists must disarm. UN must prevent third powers from aiding North Korea militarily or financially. Korean representative must join international discussions. Government says sovereignty and territorial integrity must guide any plan. Emergency cabinet in Seoul adopted the points.

Manchuria United Nations Russia Red China Republic of Korea Syngman Rhee

School Head Dies in Michigan Hospital Vacation

Decatur Indiana superintendent Walter J. Krick, 54, who led Decatur schools since 1934, died in a Cadillac Michigan hospital during a vacation trip. He is the second Indiana city school chief to die in 24 hours following Seymour Superintendent Adolph Zollman killed in a traffic accident near Henryville.

Decatur Walter J. Krick Indiana City Krick Cadillac Mich Seymour Adolph Zollman Henryville

Fort Wayne Board of Safety orders probe of vice reports

The Fort Wayne Board of Safety orders an investigation into reports that houses of prostitution and assignation operate on the near south side. A merchants committee asked for the inquiry claiming that area development is being hindered.

Fort Wayne Ind

Murphy Confirmed to Federal Judgeship in New York

Washington reports Thomas F. Murphy former New York City police commissioner was approved by the Senate for a federal judgeship in the Southern District of New York with no opposition when his name was called.

Washington Thomas F. Murphy New York City New York Senate Murphy

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