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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily Reporter
Location
Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1961
Page
1
Rotary members prepare to host 28 international students arriving from Belgium Germany Japan Switzerland and Sweden among others. Local families including Clifton Cowan and Dail welcome guests while organizers led by Harold Lacher Ralph Williams and Paul L. Merton coordinate housing meals and activities for a cross cultural exchange during a weeklong visit.
A garbled report discusses June as a peak period for marriages with figures from the Indiana State Board of Health and annual marriage totals. It cites 41,900 marriages in one year, 4,400 in another, and notes later stats with mixed commentary on social trends, longevity, and marital history, concluding with a continuation cue.
George P Brock 73 lifelong Eadie Township farmer and Zion Route 2 resident died Monday at Memorial Clint Hospital Indianapolis after Hinsya brief illness. He was son of John W and Clea Brock pioneer township family. Survived by wife Eina Spaagh a daughter Rosemary Pond of Zivesville and brother Benjamin Brock of Lollanapedes. Funeral Thursday 10 am at Whitesinwn Road residence Zion Valley with Rev Hubert Setters officiating burial Little Eagle Creek Cemetery Planner Buchanarie Mortuary in charge.
Clara Turner, a Hoone County native born January 11, 1898, died Monday evening at her home in Frankfort after two years of ill health. She was a member of the Dog Christian Church. Surviving are two sons, Zenas at home and Jewell. Her husband was the late Alone Turner.
William Bert Roberts a Boone Coury native was found dead near his farm on Sit 4% git. He died apparently of a barry j Be was born May 1 1881, married December 16 1921 in Lenanes to Lesse Parrish. Survivors include a daughter Mrs Este Gauthreaux of Wonderlake, several nieces and nephews, eight brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Thursday at My ety Mortuary with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit at the mortuary prior to services.
AP reports Adolf Eichmann lawfully testified in Jerusalem as his meticulous defense seeks to counter 1940s wartime actions. He claims not to have grasped full Nazi plans and contends his role was limited, while prosecutors present weeks of evidence for a conviction.
Fifteen Lebanon Bays Chih t members begin a week long camp by Indiana Boys' Club Pioneer Camp Bradford Woods in Martin County. Counselors include Marion residents and Din Fichtner as Junior Counselor. Activities include excursions to the Children's Museum and Indianapolis area Jet Aipiner land.
A 4.38 million grant from the National Heart Institute will establish a heart research center at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis. Dean John Van Nuys announced the funding to expand laboratories, acquire equipment, and enlarge staff to advance prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart and related circulatory system disorders. Dr. John B. Hickam reported receipt of the grant and noted he was among ten named to the institute earlier.
The Supreme Court closes its term with rulings on union dues and political contributions, holding that workers in union shops may object to dues used politically. Justices caution safeguards for publications and emphasize political neutrality in funding, with a key decision on compelled dues.
Russ teacher Kaminsky, tied to espionage past in the Soviet Union, resigns from Purdue style modern languages. Dr Elton Hocking confirms the departure as Kaminsky plans publishing work and marriage to Ariel Kuhn of Grosse Pointe. Kaminsky had been held in Soviet confinement, sentenced to seven years, then banished for seven more years.
Florence Jacobs, a 2 year old in West New York, receives a public library card enabling her to pursue rocketry and geography. She has already read about 60 books through seventh grade level and can spell more than 300 difficult words. Her father Jerome, a business conspirant, attends the card granting ceremony amid questions from newsmen.
DETROIT MichAP Castro given until Friday to accept 500 farm type tractors as ransom for 2,214 invasion prisoners. Tractors-for-Freedom Committee offered only agricultural tractors and 590 of them for humanitarian aims, with Eisenhower, Mrs Roosevelt and Walter Reuther co-chairing. Castro sought heavy duty tractors or cash. committee warned acceptance by Friday is required or the deal may collapse.
Ronald Leon Lambert, 42, of Gosport, died after dry ice emitted carbon dioxide and displaced air in a repair pit. Debra and Stanley, with Lambert's coworkers, alerted passing motorists but the contractor could not be revived. Monroe County coroner will consider charges against the project use.
NEW CASTLE Ind. AP The jury convicts Byrd of murder in the death of his second wife Lois 33. Judge Hatliff does not set sentencing date. Byrd claims innocence and seeks an appeal as his one year old daughter sobs in court. Courtroom packed, prosecutors urge jurors not to show mercy.
Ty took more than a siger counter to detect one member of the county's riadition class sponsored by the Cit Defense and last night' in the last 41 five meetings held is the Roone Grurthouse, Mid way in the clase. Basil Wrist, ASC Mier Manager, tabing the omirse jefi to fuse the rest room. While there, the heavy door at the bottom of the locked trapping Wright. With the restroom and Civit 'Defense office but a few yards apart, Wight could piwr she instinctions through the wall, but cous not be near? in the classroom.
A playful note defines a daffynition style flirt as a girl who speaks with an engagement ring in her voice, a witty line blending romance and wordplay.
City boards remove two stop signs following a state order. Officials cite traffic flow concerns and four way intersections as the reason. Police chief says enforcement will continue and drivers urged to slow to safe speeds during the transition this week.
City officials remind residents that June 30 is the deadline to obtain dog licenses. The City Clerk, in the City Building, will issue new licenses with fees, while the Street Department handles public licensing compliance and vaccination records to avoid penalties.
Two inmates fled Howard County Jail and were recaptured yesterday morning. Authorities say one suspect, identified as Joe Smith, escaped during breakfast and was found at a nearby location as police pressed charges including breaking and parole violation.
A raccoon infestation at Mrs. Miller’s residence prompted cleanup as the animal moved through the attic and surrounding areas. Neighbors reported fear and mess from droppings and odor while authorities advised securing entry points and awaiting humane removal.
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