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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1975
Page
2
Bad weather led to a notably safe Thanksgiving weekend, with blizzards freezing rain and bitter cold cited by the National Safety Council as factors contributing to record-low incidents and overall safety.
Lisbon lifts state of siege and curfew while authorities widen a nationwide hunt for rebel officers after the Nov 25 27 revolt. Four fugitive majors arrested and lists named six army and 19 air force personnel. Police intensify purge across military and state media as parts of a broader democratic restoration.
Chrysler Corp recalls more than 2600 1975 Plymouth Fury and Dodge Coronet police sedans with 400 and 440 engines citing possible power steering loss or fire in the engine compartment. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration alerted. dealers will install heat resistant hoses. Maryland and Georgia police fleets are among those affected.
Area births report a son for Mr and Mrs Bobby Robison Linton and another son for Mr and Mrs Danny Pritchard Sullivan plus a listed transfer to St Vincent Indianapolis. Marriages dissolved include Swaby Wautelet restored and custody grants noted. multiple court pleas and fines recorded for Linton and Sullivan residents with dates and citations.
The Supreme Court held that the federal ban on mailing concealable weapons covers sawed off shotguns in addition to pistols. Seven justices voted to reverse a lower court ruling in this UPI reported decision.
Obituaries detail Dugger resident Scott J. Bedwell 74 with funeral plans at Newkirk Funeral Home and Masonic services. Lansing noted Daphne Condor 64 of Bloomington died, with survivors listed and burial set at Ridgeport. Also included is a federal appeals ruling by the Ninth Circuit on a sawed off shotgun mailing case with Justice Rehnquist upholding the conviction and Justice Stewart dissenting in part.
Hogs 2 000 head prices mostly lower across weights with No 1-3 990 230 lb at 52.00 to 52.75 and heavier hogs 1.00 2.00 down. Cattle and calves 1 300 head with steer cash eased 1.00. cows down 1.00. bulls steady. slaughter steer 45.00 46.00. heifers not established. cows 20.00 22.00. bulls 25.00 27.00. calves mixed. Sheep 300 head slaughters steady. choice lambs 42.50 42.50. good to low choice 38.50 42.00. ewe prices steady 9.00 12.00.
A Senate juvenile delinquency subcommittee moved a bill to ban sale of Saturday Night Specials and require longer sentences for handgun crimes. The measure calls for an 18 day waiting period on handgun sales and limits on multiple purchases. Hart's plan to force gun surrender with market value was defeated.
Secretary Earl Butz told reporters in Washington after a Europe and Middle East tour that rising overseas demand and long term grain commitments justify full planting in 1976. He cited Middle East and Eastern Europe consumer growth and deals with Poland Israel and the Soviet Union as market insurance for farmers. He said Soviets prefer stability and will return to U S grain, avoiding any disruption.
Police blotter reports arrests four traffic tickets three warnings seven hours auto patrol radar patrol twenty hours and nine hours parking meter duty. Investigations include two fights one public intoxication missing bicycle and three accidents. Officers recovered two guitars one badly damaged. Police chief Brashears urges reporting stalled cars to tow and assist in moving them.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission will draft rules to curb fire and shock risks posed by Christmas tree lights. While the process may take a year or more, three major importers Advance Imports ACLA Inc and Miles Kimball Co voluntarily fix potential hazards in imported miniature lights. Some corrections will occur before hitting shelves and past-year lights are unaffected. Commission Chair Rich ard O Simpson explains the decision not to publish this year's banned toys list citing clarity concerns and ongoing toy safety regulation work.
Linton police logged two two car collisions with no injuries. At Main and A streets a 1965 car driven by John R. Wakefield struck a parked 1975 car owned by Hal Shepherd after the steering failed. damages were 350 and 400 dollars. On Fourth Street Northeast a 1973 car driven by Linda Peterson was hit by a 1975 car driven by Bill Austin. damages were 700 and 100 dollars.
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