Salvation Army and United Fund bring Christmas comfort to Linton
The Salvation Army in Linton collects and screens names for Christmas baskets via the Chamber of Commerce Major Cox and the Boy Scouts assist in delivering fruit trays to shut ins Miss Margaret Cooper handles referrals at the Linton Public Library If you know a shut in call 847 7802. Also a report notes Oregon’s tax measure defeat and possible big salary hikes for lawmakers in Congress prompting national backlash.
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Vigo County Fatal Crash Raises Toll to 1206
The death of Margaret Piker, 67, in a Vigo County car truck collision Tuesday pushes Indiana’s 1963 highway toll to at least 1,206, compared with 1,119 a year earlier. She was a passenger in a car hit by a pickup at a county road intersection northwest of Terre Haute and was thrown from the vehicle when it overturned.
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United Press International
Vigo County
Indiana
Margaret Piker
Terre Haute
Thompson Murder Trial Heads Toward Jury Verdict Thursday
The Thompson murder trial in Minneapolis is expected to go to the jury Thursday after a recessed week. Prosecutors allege T Eugene Thompson planned the murder of his wife Carol for life insurance proceeds while the defense argues a burglary motive. Witnesses included Thompson's 14 year old son Jeffery who contradicted earlier testimony by the admitted killer.
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Minn
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Rolf Fosseen
T. Eugene Thompson
Carol
St. Paul
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Dick W. C. Anderson
Anderson
Gleason Sued Over Cart Accident On Studio Lot
George Durgom, a 48 year old former business associate, sues Jackie Gleason and several firms for 500000 dollars claiming severe shock to the nervous system after Gleason allegedly fell on him while driving a golf cart on a studio lot. He alleges Gleason was intoxicated and seeks medical costs loss of earnings and court costs.
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George Durgom
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Allied Pictures Co., Inc
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Eagles Auxiliaries Schedule District Meeting
The Auxiliaries of Eagles Areas District No 10 will meet at the Brazil Eagles hall at 7 30 p m Friday with units from Brazil Linton Clinton and Terre Haute represented Dinner will be served after the session Mrs Ruth Dixon president announced The Linton Auxiliary will meet at the lodge hall here at 7 30 p m Thursday Last week s meeting was cancelled due to Thanksgiving
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Linton
Clinton
Terre Haute
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Lodge
Russians Brand Oswald a Crackpot Not Communist
U S officials say Soviet consular files on Lee Harvey Oswald portray him as a crackpot rather than a Communist during his three years in the Soviet Union. The material, handed to Secretary of State Rusk by Russian envoy Dobrynin, is part of a larger batch to a seven member Warren Commission panel. An FBI report is expected to affirm Oswald acted alone in Kennedy's assassination.
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Soviet Union
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Warren
Richard B. Russell
D-Ga
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R-Ky
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D-La
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R- Mich
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City Council Corrects Gas Utility Bookkeeping Errors
The Linton City Council met in special session with attorneys Parker Vosloh and John Ax. It adopted two ordinances to transfer surplus Gas Utility funds into the General Fund to align with State Board of Accounts procedures. No tax or budget changes will result.
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Chipman to Represent County at Meeting
Ralph Chipman of Bloomfield will represent Greene County at the Indiana University School of Education Alumni Association annual meeting on the Bloomington campus Saturday December 7. W Dean Fraser will deliver the keynote on The Population Explosion and You with a later closed circuit TV classroom demonstration by IU radio and television staff. About 130 members are expected for sessions including a Stump the Professors event with IU educators answering questions on elementary and secondary schools and administration.
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Bloomfield
Greene County
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Bloomington
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Ronald Welch
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Maurice Stapley
I. U. School of Education
Hits Utility Pole Darkens Lafayette
A cigarette blamed for a one hour power failure darkened downtown Lafayette when Helen Davis 38 lost control after tossing the butt from a station wagon. The butt lodged in the car and snapped a public service company wire, breaking lines and interrupting service to about a quarter of the city. Five people in the car were treated for minor injuries.
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Public Service Company of Indiana
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Home Hospital
Fire Destroys Hell & Korn Furniture Co in Evansville
A three alarm blaze at the Hell & Korn Furniture Co in downtown Evansville Ind destroyed the store around 430 am CST and damaged adjacent businesses Gem Furniture Co and Friden Equipment Co. Fire Capt Jack Teal was injured and hospitalized with possible fractures to both feet.
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Ind
Hell & Korn Furniture Co
Gem Furniture Co
Friden Equipment Co
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Council of Churches Moves Against Legalized Gambling
The National Council of Churches urged a nationwide fight against legalized gambling. A resolution denouncing it as an insidious menace to personal character and social morality was to be voted on by the General Assembly. The measure, backed by the General Board and Resolutions Committee, calls churches to mobilize members.
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Pre Trial Hearing Set in Great Train Robbery Case
London police prepare for a pre trial hearing for John Daly an 82 year old antique dealer accused of taking part in Britain s 7.3 million Great Train Robbery The suspect was arrested in London and transported to Aylesbury to face robbery and conspiracy charges Eighteen others await trial and only a fraction of the loot has been recovered
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Britain
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Daly
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Aylesbury
Warmer Weather Expected After Cold Snap Across Indiana
Indiana endures a cold spell with lows around 16 to 29 degrees as Bloomington Evansville Lafayette report frigid conditions. Forecasters predict a brief warm up with highs in the 40s on Thursday and Friday, while light snow flurries end by Saturday.
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Giants shuffle lineup amid injury updates
The New York Giants place Bill Winter on the injured list and reactivate Penn State rookie Al Gursky from the taxi squad. Winter, a 220 pound NFL sophomore, will undergo knee surgery to remove cartilage today.
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Welsh Urges Congress To Back Kennedy Bills
Indiana Governor Welsh says he will mail letters to both parties urging rapid passage of Kennedy civil rights and tax cut programs. He spoke after a Washington luncheon with President Johnson and returning from Miami with the State Governors Conference executive committee.
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Purdue President Drives Space Probe Center Bid
Purdue President Frederick Hovde urged Washington to back a $50 million space research center at Purdue as Indiana schools seek federal support. He highlighted Purdue work on moon rocket propulsion and agrarian advances while noting state funding strains and rising student fees amid building shortages.
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Petroleum Gas Blamed for Indianapolis Coliseum Blast
University experts report the Halloween disaster at the Indianapolis Coliseum was likely caused by a liquid petroleum gas tank heated for hours. The 45 page State Fire Marshal report says overfill and heat radiation led to vapor release and a heavy gas cloud creating an explosive mixture on the floor.
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Ira Anderson
Indiana State Fairgrounds
Man Arrested After County Auto Wreck
Henry Hasler, 74, of Bloomfield, arrested today for failure to yield right of way after a 4:30 am crash two miles west of Bloomfield on highway 54. Rhodes, 40, of rtc. 3 Linton, westbound, was struck when Hasler turned left. $260 total damage. no injuries.
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Lloyd A. Rhodes
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Linton
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All Around Man Don Kellett Starred in Several Sports
Baltimore Colts general manager Don Kellett was a versatile athlete at the University of Pennsylvania, dabbling in football, basketball, and baseball. He also coached college teams and worked as a broadcaster before taking his current post in Baltimore.
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Baltimore Colts
University of Pennsylvaia
Four Youths Nabbed After Robbery At Bloomfield Station
The Holtsclaw Service Station in Bloomfield was robbed this morning with guns and ammunition stolen. A car carrying four youths aged 10 to 16 was stopped in Bloomington where a large quantity of firearms was found. State Trooper Kirk relayed the description to Monroe County, and the youths were detained at the county jail pending investigation. No charges have been filed.
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Sheriff's Department
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Bloomington
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Kirk
Monroe County Sheriff's Office
Hope May Have to Cancel Annual Christmas Trip
Globe trotting comic Bob Hope may cancel his Christmas tour to entertain troops abroad due to an eye ailment. The entertainer, who turned 60, would mark the first time in 22 years he stays home instead of visiting Greece Turkey Cyprus Crete and Libya where his annual overseas tours began in World War II.
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Court Hears Cases with Guilty Plea and Sentence Given
Bruce Griffith 46 of Jasonville pleaded guilty in Greene Circuit Court Bloomfield to assault and battery. He was fined 25 dollars and costs and given six months at Indiana State Farm with four months suspended. James Donahay obtained a divorce from Lloyde Donahay. her former Stafford name was restored.
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Jasonville
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Bloomfield
Indiana State Farm
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Lloyde Donahay
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