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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1959

Page

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Mine Run Medley of Unclassified Thoughts

A compact note describes a mixed collection titled Mine Run containing an assortment of like kind items and ideas. The text frames it as an assembly of unclassified products reflecting varied thoughts.

Nifty ideas flood from pea council mock plans to soup up products

A Chicago note from the National Canned Pea Council jokes about square peas and other odd products from solid molasses to layered paper plates. The piece shifts to plant news from Linton GE with Wanda Hartley and a stowaway cat, plus a Fort Wayne police case of a gasoline danger, a giant eight-pound mushroom found near Marion, and a U.S. cultural exchange inquiry in Washington. It closes with Plymouth incident of Paul Rhodes drowning at Vixon Lake.

National Chicago Orin Harter GE News Fort Wayne Boston

Firebug suspect confesses to multiple arsons

Ed ward L. Carter, 40, of Indianapolis, confessed hours before finishing a seven day jail term for drunkenness that he had started four fires in the past month. Carter said he enjoyed hearing the fire engine sirens.

Indianapolis UPI Edward L. Carter Carter

Fourteen prisoners flee Havana Principe Prison

In Havana fourteen inmates escaped from Principe Prison amid a broad government crackdown. The fate of the escapees is unclear as authorities assess whether they were common criminals or political prisoners.

Havana UPI Principe Fidel Castro la Cabana Dominican Republic Cuban Confederation of Labor Rafael Trujillo

Heat Wave Broadens Across Indiana and Nearby States

Weather officials warn continued heat and humidity with little relief through mid next week. Five day outlook shows temperatures 8 to 10 degrees above normal and minimal rain. Major readings include Lafayette 87 to 92, South Bend 92, Evansville 91, Chicago 83 index, Boise flash floods pound Boise streets with damage over 100000 dollars.

Weather Bureau United States Rockies Atlantic Seaboard Dakotas Chicago Nebraska McCook Boise Idaho

U S Cost of Living Reaches New Peak in July

The Labor Department reported a July rise of three tenths of one percent, pushing the cost of living to an all time high. Inflation, tied to wage-indexed contracts, lifted prices across most consumer sectors though earnings fell, reducing buying power by about 14 percent. Egg prices surged 1.84 percent, meat and poultry rose seasonally, while fruit and vegetables declined.

Washington UPI Labor Department

Birth Announced for John Cunningham Family

Mr and Mrs John Cunningham of Linton route one announce the birth of a daughter born Wednesday at Mary Sherman hospital in Sullivan.

John Cunningham Linton Mary Sherman Hospital Sullivan

Two Linton Golfers Enter Indiana Open Championship

Two Linton golfers Shere Johnson Jr and Bobby Hess will compete next week in the Indiana Open at Hillcrest Country Club Indianapolis. The four day event begins with a pro am on Monday not counting toward the title. Players will play 18 holes Tuesday and Wednesday then 36 holes Thursday to decide the winner. Local fans are expected to attend.

Linton Shere Johnson Jr Bobby Hess Hillcrest Country Club Indianapolis

Spencer Man John C Williams Dies in Freeman Greene Hospital

John C Williams 67 of Spencer died at 4:00 this morning in Freeman Greene county hospital. His body was taken to Dresser Funeral home at Spencer for completion of funeral arrangements.

John C. Williams Spencer Freeman- Greene County Hospital Dresser Funeral Home

Merry Will Finish Special Training at Fort Knox

Army Pvt. Charles R. Merry of Sandborn is set to complete eight weeks of advanced individual armor training at Fort Knox Ky on Sept 27. He learns to drive the medium tank and fire the 30 and 50 caliber machine guns and the 90 millimeter tank gun. The 19 year old joined the Army last April after basic training at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri and is a 1957 graduate of Sandborn High School.

Fort Knox, KY AHTNC Charles R. Merry Edgar Merry Sandborn Fort Knox Merry Army Fort Leonard Wood Sandborn High School

Poppy the elephant roams Indianapolis neighborhood

Police hunted an aged female elephant named Poppy after she wandered from a display on the east side. Footprints led to the railroad track where she stood calm near her home six blocks away. She pulled up the stake securing her but caused only a fright as residents watched from yards and streets.

Indianapolis UPI Indianapolis East Side Poppy Art Zipp Speedway

Fines levied in Jasonville court hearings

Three Jasonville residents faced penalties at Justice of the Peace Raymond Stark hearings. Gilbert Harris paid 28.75 for speeding 50 in a 30 zone after arrest by George Campbell. John A Solliday Jr. owed 27.75 for failing to yield with auto repairs to Edgar Burch’s vehicle after a collision at the 59 48 intersection, charged by Joe Gorby. Lucian Kennett paid 41 for public intoxication after arrest by Gorby and Rip Reese.

Raymond Jack” Stark Jasonville Gilbert Harris George W. Campbell John A. Solliday Jr Worthington

Lung Cancer Rates in Greene County Highlight Decline vs U S

The US Public Health Service compares Greene County lung cancer deaths to national and Indiana rates, noting 5 of 59 cancer deaths were lung cancer in the year ending January 1, 1958. Debated links to cigarette smoking versus other factors with experts Ochsner and Lees presenting opposing views.

New York Greene County Public Health Service General Motors T. W. Lees Law Hospital Carluke Scotland Indiana

Fluoridation Seen Cutting Tooth Decay By Two Thirds

Indiana State Dental Association releases survey showing public water fluoridation could cut tooth decay by up to two thirds. Study presented at Indiana University health workshop notes children in fluoridated areas aged six to eighteen have far fewer decayed or filled permanent teeth. About 70 percent of Hoosiers with public water receive proper fluoride levels.

Bloomington Ind UPI Indiana State Dental Association Indiana University Charles W. Gish Division of Dental Health Gish

GOP Candidate Nominating Conventions Set in Worthington Bloomfield

Worthington Republicans meet Monday August 24 to nominate candidates for Board of Town Trustees and town clerk treasurer with Ralph Neumeyer presiding and Orville P. Falk as secretary treasurer. Bloomfield Republicans convene Tuesday August 25 at 7 30 p m at American Legion home to nominate similarly for local offices led by Floyd Heaton.

Worthington Bloomfield Ralph Neumeyer Orville P. Falk Worthington Party Floyd Heaton Bloomfield Gop American Legion

Dugger Trotter Wins 20 Trot At Salem

Bee Butler owned and driven by Welker Goodman of Dugger won both heats of the 20 trot at Salem Thursday in 2:11. She will race at Corydon next week before shipping to Lebanon Ohio for pari mutuel racing.

Bee Butler Welker Goodman Dugger Salem Corydon Lebanon Ohio

Space Capsule Eludes Search Crews in Pacific

Pacific search teams scoured a 10 000 square mile area for the 300 pound Discoverer VI capsule ejected from orbit. The capsule's radio signals were not heard and recovery was unlikely, marking a second failure in six days for Discoverer series space recovery efforts. Two Greene county youths left Indiana for Army basic training at Fort Leonard Wood after induction in Indianapolis. Richard William Lloyd of Jasonville and James Ray Summerville of Bloomfield reported to authorities.

Greene County Fort Leonard Wood US. Army Indianapolis Selective Service Richard William Lloyd Jasonville James Ray Summerville Bloomfield Vandenberg Afb Calif UPI Pacific America Saia Defense Department Washington Air Force Ballistic Missile Division BMD Inglewood Los Angeles Discoverer V

Terre Haute youths face grand larceny charges in Las Vegas theft

Two Terre Haute Indiana youths were charged with grand larceny for stealing about twenty thousand dollars in jewels from a Las Vegas jeweler’s home. A third Terre Haute youth was cleared and returned home.

Terre Haute Las Vegas Nev William Bindley William Bindley Sr Ranes Dardeen Harold Miller Michael Bindley Hanes Miller Mexico City Banes

Michigan minister's son stabs bride at Illinois shrine

Glen Sampson, 13, son of Rev. Orval Sampson of Hart Michigan, attacked Mrs. Bruce Brainard at New Salem State Park. He fled after stabbing with a six inch knife. police report he showed no remorse and a psychiatric exam is planned to determine assault charges.

New Salem State Park Ill UPI Michigan Abraham Lincoln Glen Sampson Orval Sampson Congregational Church of Hart Mich Bruce Brainard Hamden John Grosboll Glen Godfrey Grosboll

64th Annual Camp Meeting Opens in Oakland City

The 64th annual camp meeting sponsored by the Association begins at the Oakland City campground at Walnut and Trussler streets. First service last night. three daily services at 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. with a 1:30 p.m. children’s service and a 6:45 p.m. young people service. Rev. O. R. Tessaro and Rev. J. Wesley Adcock lead an interdenominational event inviting all, says James Phillips Jr., camp secretary.

Oakland City Association Walnut Trussler O. R. Tessaro Free Methodist Pittsburg J. Wesley Adcock Pilgrim Bible College Frankas James Phillips, Jr

Ship Pilar II sinks off Palawan with 93 feared dead

An inter island vessel Pilar II capsized and sank off the northern Palawan coast. Only seven rescued so far. more than 93 feared drowned. The Philippine Navy sent patrol vessel Bohol to aid the search with fishing boat Atono the 12th. SOS from Fengnam Benz reported trouble off Luzon.

Manila UPS Palawan Island Philippines Philippine Navy Bohol Atono SOS Luzon

Mrs Flossie Sparkle Grabbe Patient in Indianapolis Ward F

Mrs Flossie Sparkle Grabbe of Bicknell former Sandborn resident is admitted to Robert Long hospital Indianapolis Ward F with ongoing tests. Her sons Edgar Grabbe of Linton and Grover Grabbe of Indianapolis are mentioned.

Flossie Sparkle Grabbe Bicknell Sandborn Robert Long Hospital Indianapolis Edgar Grabbe Linton Grover Grabbe Grabbe

Glow in the dark ballpoint pen debuts in West Germany

The latest West German import is a glow in the dark ballpoint pen. Its distributor says the pen is handy for jotting down midnight inspirations.

New York UPI

Rockefeller Fiancee Attend Rehearsal in Norway

Steven Rockefeller and his fiancée Anne Marie Rasmussen completed a dress rehearsal in Sogne Norway the evening before their Saturday wedding The 23 year old heir to the Rockefeller fortune said he is nervous but very human Anne Marie reported the rehearsal went well and she is tired after the event

Sogne Norway UPI Stteven Rockefeller Rockefeller Anne Marie Rasmussen Anne Marie

Golf Tournament Deadline Extended For Greene County Event

The 1959 Greene county golf tournament qualifying period is extended to the close of play on Thursday at Linton Municipal. Pro Bob Hess reports that pairings will run in the Daily Citizen on Friday and match play starts Saturday. An invitation goes to all golfers to submit 18 hole qualifying scores and enter, with three or four flights to level competition.

Greene County Linton Municipal Bob Hess Hess Daily Citizen

Worker Dies In Three Ton Cave-In Near Columbus

Oliver Carothers, 62, of Columbus, was killed when about three tons of dirt collapsed into a six foot drainage ditch at a Brown County residence belonging to Paul Roush. His body was recovered from the trench.

Columbus Ind UPI Oliver Carothers Carother Paul Roush Brown County Here

Class Day Tradition At Vermont Women Smoke Pipes

Burlington Vermont Senior Class Day tradition at the University of Vermont has coeds smoke pipes as a customary ritual. The observance reflects long standing campus customs during commencement week.

Burlington, Vt UPI University of Vermont

U S Troops Buy Desks For Korean Village School

The First US Cavalry Division's 12th Regiment purchased desks worth 300 dollars for a primary school in Nallori Korea to aid local education.

Nallori Korea UPI US. Cavalry Division

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Linton General Electric Company Wanda Hartley Miss Hartley Robert Harter Orin Portland Gene Marion Beck Marion Washington, D.C Uncle Sam Robert H. Thayer U.S Mine Run Plymouth Paul Lee Rhodes Vixon Lake Ciudad Trujillo Fulgencio Batista Portugal Cuba United Press International Mercury Lafayette South Bend Evansville Louisville J.P Alton Ochsner Florence Hill Denver Colo GOP Dugger Trotter Space Bride
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