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Terre Haute Tribune

Location

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1955

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Sweden says Malenkov sent to Siberia on inspection tour

Swedish engineer Sture Ekefalk reports ex premier Georgi Malenkov has been sidelined and sent to Siberia on an inspection tour after a delegation from Sweden returned from Russia. Ekefalk did not meet Malenkov, who is now minister of electric power stations. The delegation of seven Swedish experts spent 18 days inspecting Russian power plants. Continued on page 2 column 8.

Stockholm Sweden U.P Russia Georgi Malenkov Siberia Sture Ekefalk Soviet Union Malenkov Ekefalk

Elks Lodge Welcomes Grand Exalted Ruler in Terre Haute

Terre Haute BPO Elks No. 86 hosts Grand Exalted Ruler William J. Jerrick for a onetime visit. A reception and buffet follow, with Elks Chanters and Nancee South performing, before the 8 o clock lodge meeting. Floyd Bombard chairs arrangements.

Terre Haute B.P.O. Elks No William J. Jerrick City Elks Lodges Hoosierland Elks State Association South Central District Elks City Club Elks Chanters Nancee South Exalted Jerrick Nutley N. J New Jersey Elks Crippled Children’s Activities Board of Grand Trustees Floyd Bombard

Eisenhower says Red China not ready for Formosa attack

President Eisenhower rejects claims by military leaders that Red China will strike Quemoy and Matsu soon. He cites intelligence showing insufficient airfields for a full-scale invasion and notes no rebuke to those predicting imminent war. Continued on page 2.

U.P Eisenhower Red China Quemoy Matsu Islands U. S Formosa Strait White House Matsu

The Atomic Future Wonderful World of Nuclear Power

An editor’s note previews a four part series on when the atom will reach homes and living rooms. It outlines private industry challenges in harnessing nuclear power and sets the stage for the forthcoming analysis.

Atomic future envisioned in new energy and mobility era

Washington outlines a near future where cobalt 60 X rays diagnose auto engines without disassembly, homes glow from nuclear reactor energy, trains and ships run on atom power, and reactors purify seawater to irrigate fields while radioactive braces protect workers from mangling machine jaws.

Washington

Two A Bombs In One Nevada Day Of Nuclear Tests

In Las Vegas Nevada on March 29 two atomic devices exploded in a single day marking a first in state nuclear testing. The first blast rated at about 25 000 tons of TNT was observed from a 500 foot tower and caused damage including a ceiling crack in Las Vegas. Five hours later a smaller air burst of about 5 000 tons of TNT occurred at an unannounced height over the desert range.

Las Vegas Nev Nevada America Atomic Energy Commission Hiroshima Nagasaki AEC Nevada Proving Range Ps.t Air Force P.S.T Desert

Voters urged to register for May 3 city primary

The Vigo County Voters Registration Board will set up registration booths across the city for the May 3 city primary. Voters may register at the courthouse Room 3 or at multiple sub stations including Grace M E Church First Ward First Ward No 6 Fire Station Second Ward Fashion Cleaners Third Ward Tapy's Garage Fourth Ward First E A B Church Fourth Ward Fairview School Fourth Ward New Fire Station Seventh Ward Garfield High School Seventh Ward and other locations with hours 1 p m to 9 p m on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Vigo County Voters’ Registration Board Grace M. E. Church Fourth Willow Streets First Ward Thirteenth Crawford Streets Second Ward Fashion Cleaners South Seventh Street Tapy’s Barton Avenue Third Ward First E.A.B. Church Fourteenth and Chestnut Streets Fourth Ward Fairview School Chase Streets Ninth Street Lafayette Avenue Enth Ward Garfield High School Twelfth Street Maple Avenue Seventh Ward

Experimental atomic power plant to light a city

An experimental truck sized atomic power plant capable of lighting an entire city is under construction. E. E. Thum of Cleveland, an Atomic Energy Commission adviser, reported the project to the Western Metal Congress in Los Angeles on March 29.

Los Angeles E. E. Thum Cleveland Atomic Energy Commission Western Metal Congress

Victim of Second Train Mishap In City

Russell D. Jacobs aged 50 of 319 North Water Street was struck by a boxcar near Chestnut and Water streets on Tuesday and suffered severe head injuries. He was rushed to St Anthony Hospital in fair condition after officers noted a warning to stay away from railroad property. Conductor T C Jones said three cars had already moved when the accident occurred. Authorities believe Jacobs had been struck before and he wore a hearing aid.

Russell D. Jacobs North Water Street New York Central Chestnut and Water Streets St. Anthony Hospital Callahan Jacob Mahan Tryon Moody Jacobs T. C. Jones Eighth Avenue Jones

Japan Not Ready to Recognize Red China

Tokyo March 29 Prime Minister Ichiro Hatoyama says Japan has no intent to recognize Red China now. He told a Diet committee he would deal with the problem when many free nations consider the issue.

Tokyo Ichiro Hatoyama Japan Red China Diet

Clue Ties Suspect to Indiana Sex Attack in Chicago Search

Detectives traced a possible suspect to Chicago after bloody clothing found in a hotel room tied to a vicious sex attack on 58 year old Elizabeth Kroetz in Indianapolis. Kroetz was bludgeoned March 21. attacker bound her hands with a belt and fled.

Indianapolis Chicago Elizabeth Kroetz Claypool

Czech Delegate Seated in U.N. Credentials Presented

Josef Ullrich became the new permanent representative of Czechoslovakia to the United Nations and presented his credentials to Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold in New York.

United Nations N. Y Josef Ullrich Czechoslovakia U.N Dag Hammarskjold

Isolates Probable Cause of Multiple Sclerosis

A St. Luke's and Children's Medical Center researcher Miss Rose R. Schelson announced isolation of the organisms believed to cause multiple sclerosis. She noted further work is needed to prove the finding and to determine if a way to kill the organism can be developed within a year and a half. The organisms were identified as spirocheta myelophthora.

Philadelphia St. Luke’s and Children’s Medical Center Rose R. Schelson St. Luke’s

Hull in critical condition after stroke at Bethesda

Cordell Hull, aged 83 and former secretary of state, suffered a stroke on Saturday. He was slightly improved today but remains on the critical list at Bethesda Naval Hospital.

Washington Cordell Hull Bethesda Naval Hospital

Maniac suspected in twin state farm slayings

Henderson Kentucky police and a large stakeout hunt a sex maniac suspected in the slayings of Goebel Duncan 51 his son Raymond 21 and two daughters in law near Geneva Kentucky with one wife still near death. A child survived. Authorities link to a Mount Vernon Indiana rape murder a week earlier.

Henderson Goebel Duncan Kentucky- Indiana Geneva Indiana Line Indiana Mount Vernon Ind Raymond Lee Williams Duncan Mamie Duncan Goebel Shirley Faye Williams Wilhelmena Suzan Sailer Duncans

Rotary Hears Plans For Aluminum Plant

Carl E. Woodward of the American Brass Company told a Rotary Club in Terre Haute that a new $25 million aluminum fabricating plant is on schedule and ground breaking is planned for this summer. He said layout work continues as they study the latest equipment to build a modern efficient plant in America.

Carl E. Woodward American Brass Company Rotary Club Terre Haute House Charles United States Waterbury Conn Woodward America Mike Hickey Anaconda Copper and Mining Co Amer

Warmer Weather Expected Across Indiana This Week

The Weather Bureau projects a five day stretch with March ending mild, temperatures two to five degrees above normal. Expect sunny today and rising temps through Wednesday, then a cooler but mild finish. Normal highs 54 to 63, lows 34 to 40, with showers bringing up to an inch of rain.

Weather Bureau Indiana

Missing Girl Barbara Gaca Reported Seen In Blue Car

Detroit police pursue leads after 7 year old Barbara Gaca disappears on way to school. Witnesses including Carmelo and Vincent Gonino say she entered a shabby blue car. letters and calls unreliable but keep search active in Detroit. No ransom demands have been made.

Detroqit Barbara Gaca Detroit Postman Michigan Frank Gaca Edward S. Piggins Carmelo Vincent Gonino Barbara Rita Head

Man Held in Abduction and Rape of 11-Year-Old Girl

St Louis police arrested 26-year-old laborer John M. Humphrey within about 30 minutes after the 11‑year‑old girl was abducted. The case was reported March 29 with further coverage continued on Page 2.

ST. Louis John M. Humphrey Humphrey Janet Kay

Attorney Rules School Merger Petition Illegal In Terre Haute

Terre Haute Board of School Trustees finds a six page petition seeking merger of city and Harrison township schools invalid under Indiana law. Attorney cites duplicated signatures and similar handwriting among signers as key defects. Thelma Cory and Maybelle Elliott were notified. no petitioners appeared at the meeting.

Thomas M. Patrick Terre Haute Patrick Thelma Cory Third Avenue Maybelle Elliott Harrison Township Board of General Assembly of Indiana Thelma L. Cory

Vigo County Council Grants Funds for Salary Increases

Vigo County officials concluded a two day special session by approving emergency appropriations totaling 16 830 after rejecting 2 310 of 19 140 requested. Clerk Catherine Fee received 600 for extra help and Treasurer J Howard O Laughlin was granted 6100 for office equipment as desks aged over 50 years.

Vigo County Indiana Catherine M. Fee J. Howard O’laughlin

Weather Forecast For Terre Haute And Indiana

Fair and warmers forecast for Terre Haute and vicinity. Low tonight around 30, high Wednesday near 55. Indiana region expected fair, mild, with a high of 55 to 60 and a low of 26 to 32. River stage 6 9 feet and falling.

Terre Haute Indiana

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