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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1971
Page
1
Widespread distress from East Pakistan and India war coverage highlights cholera risks and mass dislocation. Life magazine warns the disaster’s scale is staggering as doctors fear smallpox typhoid and polio could follow amid famine and flight.
Vienna reports that Nicolae Ceausescu visits a pig farm amid Warsaw Pact talks aboard a Soviet cruiser and military maneuvers by Russia, Czechoslovakia, and Hungary heighten tensions. Moscow warns against independent Romanian policy as pressure grows with more maneuvers planned near Romania.
A Beirut paper reports two prominent pro Communists arrested in a leftist purge in Egypt. An Nahar says Sadat told the Soviets he separates Russian aid from Communism. Alleged recall of Soviet Ambassador Vinogradov and Mo hammed Heikal’s Cairo editor suggests strains with Moscow and Sudan. Khaled Mohieddin reportedly placed under house arrest.
Due to strong interest the calendar order for the 1972 draft lottery numbers was posted Thursday in the window at the Linton Daily Citizen.
Washington UPI report says prospects for quick passage of the draft bill rise as the Senate prepares to reconvene September 13 after a four month recess. Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield, upset by the removal of his nine month withdrawal timetable, favors a fast vote while resisting a hostage strategy tied to Nixon suggesting a Vietnam pullout.
The nation’s unemployment rate edged up to 5.8 percent in July from 5.6 percent in June, though June’s drop from May was viewed as a quirk. Employment rose by 1.2 million, with analysts noting possible August increases due to steel layoffs.
Michael Booker, 14, suffered severe lacerations to his right thigh when attempting to start a riding lawnmower at his parents home in West Linton. A broken starter spring caused the injury. he was admitted to Freeman-Greene County Hospital and listed in good condition. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Booker.
Danny Carmichael a 20 year old from Lyons and Fred S Sander 64 of Sandborn were drivers in a crash on Highway 67 at the U S 41 overpass in Knox County at 7 10 a m today Both were taken to Good Samaritan Hospital Vincennes with non critical injuries Sander driving a 1965 Chevrolet pickup north on 67 turned left into Carmichaels path causing the impact damage was to the left front of Carmichael car and right front of the pickup
Roy Baker charged with first degree murder in his wife’s death at Washington April 14 was admitted to bail in Greene County Circuit Court. Case moved from Daviess to Greene. bail set at $20,000. Baker remanded in Daviess jail since April 15. Trial scheduled Sept 27 before Judge Edwin B. Long.
The Dollar Days celebration in Linton features a circus with Jessie the 7,000 pound elephant offering rides and petting, plus 3 day performances at 3 50 and 7 30 pm with clowns Betty Lou and her dogs and a cadre of trained acts. Local merchants sponsor, sell discount coupons for kiddie rides, and advertise in the Linton Daily Citizen. The event runs Thursday through Saturday next week on the parking lot near Johnsons on A Street Northwest.
Apollo 15 astronauts Scott Irwin Worden prepared for splashdown in the Pacific around 4 46 pm EDT after a 12 day mission. Ground controllers reported favorable weather and the crew set a new endurance record of 10 8 days in space while collecting 170 pounds of samples.
UPI reports scientists will process rocks from Hadley Rille starting Monday with astronauts David Scott and James Irwin present. They collected 170 to 180 pounds near the Apennine Mountains and Spur Crater rock may be anorthosite, a possible crustal building block.
Allied spokesmen reported five U S soldiers killed and two wounded when a 250 pound dud bomb booby trap exploded in Que Son valley near Da Nang. A civilian bus also exploded killing 20 Vietnamese and wounding 16. The same day B 52s resumed bombing in Quang Tri Province unloading over 400 tons.
Linton framed by the Carson and Barnes five ring wild animal circus on August 30 with two performances at 4 and 8 pm. The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 105 funds part of the profits to support Little League football and youth groups. advance ticket sales offer discounted blocks for distribute to underprivileged children.
The Democrats of Switz City released their candidates for the November election for town board and clerk treasurer. Trustees for the wards include Sam Hill Ives Johnson and Bruce Conners, with Mrs Patty Johnson running for clerk treasurer.
Governor Whitcomb faces a new push from state workers led by Council 62 to retroactively grant a 5 percent wage hike approved by the 1971 Legislature. Union leaders plan meetings with lawmakers to press for the raise despite a tightening state budget and frozen benefits.
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