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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1957
Page
1
Mrs. Hurshel Headley reports a striking large ring around the moon seen Monday night near Linton. The superstition about rain followed the event, though the sky was cloudy and no stars appeared inside the ring.
French Premier Felix Gaillard secured a confidence vote on a bill granting emergency powers to curb inflation. Official results edged the government 222 to 185 with 42 abstentions, though a split with the Socialist Party endangers his cabinet.
Officers announced a gathering for the Choralaids of Linton Stockton High School in room 140 of the Elementary building at 7 30 oclock Monday evening.
Cape Canaveral reports the Vanguard missile delayed a Wednesday night liftoff due to a leaking liquid oxygen valve and rising winds. Deputy director J Paul Walsh said no major tech issues caused the setback and a full day will be used to fix faults and rest. The Navy will seek a new launch window with the Air Force range, not before Friday.
An eastern snowstorm described as one of the worst in years moved offshore leaving a cold snap in its wake. More than a foot fell in parts from New England to Virginia, crippling Atlantic Seaboard traffic and causing dozens of deaths in wrecks. Washington to New York, Baltimore to Philadelphia reported heavy deposits and transit chaos as far south as Florida.
Two marriage licenses issued by Greene circuit court clerk at Bloomfield to couples Marvin T. Michael and Wanda J. Arthur of Solsberry and Duane A. Hamilton of Odon Route Two with Nina L. Dove of Elnora.
Moscow reports the 16,000 ton ice breaker Lenin is now in water at Leningrad. Tass notes 32 kmh speed in clear water and ice breaking capability of two meters six feet. The ship uses about 44 000 horsepower and can stay at sea for months on minimal atomic fuel. The United States races ahead with two nuclear submarines Nautilus and Sea Wolf and a US surface vessel keel laid at Quincy Massachusetts.
Indianapolis Lt Governor Parker said Governor Handley’s push to get Sen. William Jenner to change his mind and run again will likely fail. Parker noted possible Democratic challengers Roy Amos and Kenneth King, while Marion County Circuit Judge John L. Niblack offered to run if no wall stops him. Handley said a decision by March or April is likely.
In Sycamore Illinois authorities ended a large search for 7 year old Maria Ridolph who vanished Tuesday night after a boy offered a ride. About 1 090 people and five aircraft searched within seven to eight miles of the town as the FBI joined the probe. No ransom note appeared and her parents await any new lead as the case nears a grim turn.
A dirt-covered painting bought by a wealthy Chicagoan for 125 last May is a rare masterpiece worth 100000, according to Dr Mau rice H. Goldblatt of the Notre Dame art gallery. The Virgin and Child with St John on wood is a 1520 Andrea del Sarte work now owned by John F. Cuneo of Cuneo Press Inc.
The Linton Salvation Army post will start gathering names of recipients for Christmas baskets next week. People wishing to receive baskets or submit a recipient name should visit the Army hall from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on any day next week.
A gas main explosion tore through Villa Rica Georgia injuring and killing multiple people. Rescue workers worked through debris as fires burned in five storefronts along Main Street during the Christmas shopping period. Local officials reported 11 dead with two children missing and extensive damage across the business district.
Two men, Eugene Rogers and Glen Winans, were arrested in Linton and charged in Greene circuit court at Bloomfield with larceny for tearing a vending machine from the wall at the Thompson tavern in Worthington. The machine, valued at about 75 dollars, was dumped into Eel river. Authorities believe a related theft at the Risher filling station may connect to other incidents. further questioning was planned.
A warmer air mass moves into Indiana predicting melting snow and highs in the 40s today, with 50s possible Friday. The forecast calls for cloudy, warm conditions Saturday with light rain at times. The weather-linked death toll rose to seven after a crash near New Castle killed 68 year old Florence Slusser of Columbus Grove Ohio.
International News Service reports a major breakthrough in cancer research credited to Dr. Jonas E. Salk, maker of the polio vaccine. Details to be published in a science magazine within weeks under ethical review.
Toodies the rabbit will move from Linton Jaycees to Sullivan Jaycees next Wednesday as part of inter chapter activities. Linton officers reported plans for future projects and a Christmas tree sale to fund charitable efforts, with trees to be sold near Wheeler Shell on A street northeast.
Miss Billie Richardson R T has been accepted by the American Registry of X-ray Technicians, announced to her parents Mr and Mrs William R Richardson of Sullivan route four. A 1955 Sullivan High School graduate and Terre Haute St Anthony Hospital School of X-Ray Technology alumna she now serves as chief X-ray technician at Freeman Greene County Hospital.
Indonesia ordered the closure of all Dutch consulates and the expulsion of 50 000 to 60 000 Dutch nationals from Indonesia as anti Dutch sentiment rose after a UN debate over Western New Guinea. A three phase plan outlined jobless then middle class and finally remaining Dutch citizens for expulsion or repatriation. Justice Minister Maengkom linked the move to the liberated West Irian campaign and Indonesia's claim to New Guinea.
A Colorado arrest ties burglary suspect John Smith alias Billy Earl Stevens, 27, to a clipping about a Brazil boy missing since August. Brazil Police Chief Joe Russell said Brighton officers contacted him. fingerprints will be sent to Brazil and Washington, as the search for 7 year old Billy Earl Martin continues.
Mike Kostonero, 79, of Terre Haute died at Union Hospital today three weeks after being struck by a truck while a pedestrian on U S 41 north of the city. The accident occurred November 14 when a truck driver Ernest Summerville, 34, of Dana struck him.
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