07 Dec 1965
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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1965
Page
1
A young area mother died when walking on a highway illustrating dangers of pedestrian visibility. Her children survived miraculously and the note urges carrying bright identification in cars for emergencies. The piece also mentions a reader renewing a local subscription and a Viet Nam war overview with questions about scale duration costs and U.S. troop levels.
Greene county joins Martin and Daviess to implement the Federal Economic Opportunity Act. Applications are invited for director, assistant director, and secretary for the three county area. Positions include a director with a college degree and annual salary of 10 000 dollars, an assistant at 7 200 dollars, and a secretary at 4 800 dollars.
The Greene County hospital board met Friday at 7 p.m. in regular session at the hospital clinic. They allowed current bills of 16476 and authorized payrolls of 24519.18. Administrator Malcom Clippinger announced the appointment of Mrs. Selma Dyer as Director of Nursing Service on Dec. 1, replacing acting director Mrs. Mary Murphy who will remain part time. Plans were outlined for a possible new building and remodeling, including a larger emergency room, kitchen upgrades, and enhanced nurses stations, with tentative cost not yet set and possible expansion to 100 beds discussed by the Building Grounds and Planning Committee. Dr. G. E. Moses reported joint advisory input and met with Baggio on plans.
Gemini 7 astronauts Frank Borman and James Lovell entered the fourth day of a planned 14 day mission from SPACE CENTER Houston with minimal trouble. They prepared for an upcoming rendezvous with Gemini 6, targeting a Sunday launch from Cape Kennedy. Lovell reported a chilly night while Borman wore a space suit for comfort and planned to fly in underwear later.
The Linton Civic Garden club announced plans for its annual Christmas decorating and lighting contest open to the public. Downtown lights and home decorations reflect the festive season as entries are registered in three divisions including homes downtown windows and public buildings. Judging will be by the Linton Jaycees with duplicate awards possible in ties. Garden club members entries judged separately. call organizers for registration details and deadlines.
Merriman Smith, White House correspondent for United Press International, will speak on the Indiana University campus Thursday. He opens the second series of lectures sponsored by the IU Journalism Department with the Indianapolis Star and the Indianapolis News in Don Mellett Auditorium at Ernie Pyle Hall at 4 p.m. A reception will follow.
Louisville man John Hendricks aged 26 and two women Zella Kiefer 19 Glenda Bright 21 were arrested in Los Angeles and Louisville on federal charges for the November 22 Henryville Indiana bank robbery. Bonds set at 25000 for Hendricks and 10000 each for the women. FBI named Wallace Isham 25 and James Lewter 28 as wanted accomplices. all five charged though only two men initially known.
The Greene county council met at Bloomfield courthouse and approved requests for highway department 59700, commissioners 2400, Circuit Court 550, veterans service office 50, and court allocations. The meeting was held in a called session to address concrete funding needs.
Gemini 6 launch chief Lt. Col. John G. Albert predicted a Sunday launch for the Titan 2 rocket and Gemini 6 crew Walter Schirra and M. J. Slayton in a planned rendezvous with Gemini 7. Officials noted a 12 hour flight rehearsal must proceed, with readiness kept flexible if any final problems arise.
President Johnson convened defense and state chiefs at the LBJ Ranch on the Pedernales to discuss Viet Nam commitments and the 1966 budget, amid a public clash with the Federal Reserve over rising interest rates. He planned further budget talks with McNamara Rusk Bundy and Komer, aiming for a series of preparatory sessions.
A local advertiser Pat Wolfe at 940 Sea Street touts successful outcomes from placing low cost want ads. Readers are urged to call 847-4487 to list their own automobiles for sale and achieve similar results.
U.S. infantrymen of the 1st Division clashed with Viet Cong near a Michelin rubber plantation 40 miles northwest of Saigon. American casualties were moderate while about 231 Viet Cong were counted dead. B52 bombers roared over suspected Viet Cong targets as another fierce bout unfolded in the Central Highlands.
Moscow reports a 650 million dollar increase in defense for 1966, a five percent rise to 14.7 billion, reversing two years of cuts. Finance Minister Vasily Garbuzov told 1,500 delegates the boost targets Viet Nam support and reflects a larger peacetime budget while promising more consumer goods and a 6 percent rise in production.
Two American soldiers released by the Viet Cong arrived on Okinawa for medical exams and debriefing after more than two years as POWs. Sgts. George Smith of Chester West Virginia and Claude McClure of Chattanooga Tennessee spoke against U S involvement in Vietnam at a Phnom Penh news conference and expressed peace aims on returning home. They arrived from Bangkok under tight security and will undergo medical checks and debriefing with no date set for return. location of their current base on Okinawa was not disclosed.
A College of Eagles Knowledge session will be at the Eagles lodge hall at 7 30 p m Thursday. D P Dixon district director announces Robert H Maxson Grand Aerie Secretary will lead on club management and records with state and district officers assisting. A Q A follows. Members urged to attend. Lunch will be served.
The swimming pool operating committee reports 28 960 attendees from July 5 to Sept 6 and trained 525 people in beginning advanced and lifesaving classes. Receipts covered expenses with a reserve for equipment and interest on 18 000 borrowed. Construction cost totaled 82 000 with extended deck fencing larger bathhouse and extra equipment. Pledges reached 72 500 with 85 percent paid. remaining monthly through next season. 1966 memberships available at local banks chamber and newspaper office. rates 15 20 and 30 for school through high school adults and family. Memberships suggested as Christmas gifts.
The National Automobile Club reports that only one of five car thieves is caught, highlighting a weak law enforcement record. The finding emphasizes the persistent theft problem and calls for tougher police action and preventive measures.
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