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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1975
Page
1
The body of 71 year old Roscoe R. McCoy was recovered from the Tippecanoe River Sunday morning after he reportedly fell from an embankment while returning from a neighbor's home near Leiters Ford. Authorities say he had been drinking and disappeared around 9 p.m. Saturday.
White County police identify Stanley Crowe 33 as a lineman for Northern Indiana Public Service Company killed when a mobile home slipped from jacks and crushed him. He died at the scene.
The National Farmers Organization starts preliminary meetings today and tomorrow ahead of its annual convention at the Municipal Auditorium. President Oren Lee Staley expects about 10,000 delegates to attend Wednesday through Friday. He described the gathering as a convention of impact amid farmer uncertainty and instability.
About 3,000 Indiana coal miners covered by the United Mine Workers contract received a 4 percent raise this week. The top paid grade rises to 59.52 dollars per day while the lowest is 51.23. UMW construction workers also set for a 4 percent raise on December 23 to 61.81 in the top grade.
Author and playwright Thornton Wilder died of a heart attack in New Haven Conn on Sunday night at age 78. A leading figure in 20th century American literature he won the Pulitzer Prize three times and the National Book Award once. He is best known for The Bridge of San Luis Rey and Our Town.
Port Hedland, Western Australia, faced winds up to 135 mph from Cyclone Joan ripping off dozens of roofs and causing major structural damage. Emergency services controller Richard Langley reported floods hindered rescue work but there were no casualties.
The 1912 American Newspaper Annual Directory lists Greene and Sullivan counties with five newspapers in a population area of about 26 000. Linton Citizens Call Lyons Democrat News Jasonville Leader Worthington Times Dugger Tribune and Bloomfield Evening World are named with editors and publishers.
Multiple Saturday collisions in Linton caused extensive property damage and one minor injury. At 11 25 a m Mrs Barbara Shanklin and Mrs Sheila Jerrell collided at an alley intersection. damages were 1000 and 350 dollars. A second collision at 11 50 p m involving Matthew Rice and Ruth Quinlan caused 200 and 500 dollars in damages. A third crash at 2 p m on Highway 54 involved Brenda Nolting and Danny Cox with damages 200 and 1200 dollars. Nolting reported neck pain. Greene County deputies also investigated four weekend incidents.
Secretary of State Kissinger, amid stalled arms talks, may travel to Moscow this month after Brussels London and Paris briefings. Sources say Washington explores excluding the Backfire bomber and allowing limited cruise missile ranges as part of a potential compromise.
Linton police announce ongoing probes into breakins on Thursday and Friday nights. The Grill lost $105 hidden after hours while the Linton Stockton campus schools Hube's Red and White market and the Bowling Alley suffered entry damage. Bowling Alley takings around $375 were seized. other venues yielded little cash.
President Ford declared the 10 ay 27 000 mile tour a success after meetings with Mao Tse tung and leaders in Indonesia and the Philippines. He suggested no definite Middle East plans yet and expects NSC talks on SALT with the Soviets, while signaling possible Korea easing steps and continued push for Pacific stability.
Sullivan County Deputy Sheriff Murl Singleton 23 is in satisfactory condition after being shot and beaten Saturday afternoon near Shelburn. Gail Hauger 23 is jailed facing assault on a police officer and resisting arrest. Hauger was later captured after an intensive weekend search. A second weekend case reports the body of Steve J. Farkass 52 Mishawaka found along a Sullivan road with bruising suggesting beating or fight. autopsy pending.
United Press International reports warm holiday efforts across Indiana including the Indianapolis Humane Society tree decorating and a December fund drive. 1,100 pounds of dry pet food were donated for a six day supply, and a White Gift Service for shut-ins is planned for December 17. Ball State students aided Logansport State Hospital with a toy shop and gift wrapping. Bloomington hosts tubist Harvey Phillips leading Santa-spirited concerts to aid the Monroe County Burned Children's Fund.
Assistant Commerce Secretary James Pate says moderation in food and energy prices and higher worker productivity could lower the inflation rate to 6 percent for the coming year. He warns that oil price shifts and fuels costs could alter the forecast and notes recent wholesale food price declines as welcome progress.
The National Weather Service forecasts snowfall across Indiana tonight from the northwest. Snow duration is about 12 hours with average amounts of one inch or less. Temperatures will rise from the upper 20s to low 30s through Tuesday and reach the 50s by midweek, with lows staying below freezing at least until Wednesday. Terre Haute 27, Fort Wayne 28, Evansville South Bend and Lafayette 30.
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