03 Jun 1961
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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily Reporter
Location
Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1961
Page
1
Governor Welsh moves to nationalize and run the Indiana Toll Road under state control. He names a successor to Alvin Cast, aiming to place the toll road operation in state hands amid controversy over contracts, bonds, and salaries.
Fragmentary OCR notes show mention of flood repair funds and a state official, Gov. Matthew Webs, with unclear figures. The garbled text references the $8 billion line and related funding changes affecting potentially disaster areas.
Mary Lou Cox passed away previously noted as born January 1, 171, daughter of George and Elizabeth Cox. Survivors include nieces nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held at Russell Hite Funeral Home at a time to be announced with Rev W B Sharp officiating.
The first day of the Kennedy Khrushchev summit opened at the U S embassy in Vienna with a cordial luncheon. Talks extended for hours as Kennedy and Khrushchev led discussions in the embassy parlor and garden while aides and interpreters observed the exchange.
State witnesses Sher if Carnes Richerden and States Paice testified when the chickens were recovered. The jury acquitted the two brothers after weighing evidence on the alleged theft and property value. Panel members included Hinrace Wheat Hoxie Amos Fred Peters Turpin Walker Cane Rossi and Thompson.
A devotional prayer passage thanks God for the faithful and asks for guidance to pray rightly. It echoes Bera twenty two and asks for increased faith as the disciples requested Jesus. The language underscores reverence and humble petition to the Armen God.
A decree tied to the Freedom Ride era prompts a fresh appraisal of linked policies. Officials announce steps to reexamine funding, oversight, and public access, aiming to clarify heritage and legal interpretations from the period. Local archivists note scarce documentation complicates determinations.
Winifred Fish age 86 of Thorntown formerly of Lebanon died yesterday at 9 pm in Witham Hospital after three weeks hospitalized She was born August 25 1874 in Indiana to Stanton and Clara Hawkey She married Charles Fish fifty three years ago in Lebanon He survives with a sister Lula Denby of Norfolk Virginia Funeral services set for 1 pm Monday at the Thorntown Russell Hach Funeral Home with Rev Robert Hayden officiating Burial will follow
Detroit Henry Ford Hospital reports Mayor Herbert Ransdell in satisfactory condition after his third operation. He remains in Room B-416 with no definite return date to Lebanon set, as he rests in Detroit.
Reports say Navy ships and Marine units were placed on general alert with aircraft carriers at sea and Marines from the 2nd Marine Division undergoing rapid deployment drills. Pentagon and State Department officials offered no details on specific movements.
The Civil War centennial celebration hosts a beauty contest open to married women ages 20 to 40 who reside in Boone County. Organized by Epsilon Sigma Alpha and sponsored by Lebanon Jayshees, judging is July 3 at Elks Lounge with crown given before the July 4 parade. Applications due June 4 from Mrs Dor Stump at 1701 Garfield Street, Lebanon.
In Ciudad Trujillo armed mobs stormed the Popular Dominican Movement HQ and a church, burning chairs and papers. Police faced hostile crowds shouting anti Communist chants as arrests were reported and guards protected Catholic parishes from retaliation.
Morgan County Indiana scene where Robert M Renner 5a Morgantown was fatally struck while changing a tire on Ind 252. Bread truck driver Vernon Ingram 24 Columbus sustained minor injuries. Renner transported to Methodist Hospital Indianapolis and pronounced dead on arrival.
An A&P official was fatally injured by his son in a disturbing residence incident. The conflicting accounts place the event on a floor area described as a fur bathroom room, with family members Stephen and Quinton noted among those present. Authorities and witnesses are reviewing the scene.
State police said a crash on a curve eight miles east of here killed three people and injured four others. Witnesses named are Robert Greer Scott and Bruce Horsman all of Kokomo. Scott was a star lettered for Kokomo high school, helping lead the team to the state title.
An Indiana resident was arrested in Albuquerque on a federal warrant. Authorities did not release the suspect’s full name or charges. The case involves federal authorities and ongoing proceedings.
A Better Business Bureau produced film on funeral aid and the National Funeral Directors Association sponsorship highlights comfort during loss and the role of professionals. A Lebanon Day event is planned for June 4 with Indianapolis club hosting Rotarian visitors from local clubs.
A report notes that Tunney responded amid publicity today with unclear language about a mage reference. He did not identify who he meant by the term, and the incident drew attention from observers in the public arena.
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