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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1966
Page
1
Dr. Ed Bailey uncovered an old program from the First Annual Citizens Band Concert likely in Linton held December 11, 1906. It lists Rev Father Baron and J. W. Galloway with a stereopticon and Edison Gramophone, plus many local performers and a Plato quote about music’s moral power.
Rain-plagued Hoosiers faced ongoing showers with northern Indiana drying while the south remained wet. Forecasts predicted a new round of rain tonight through Saturday with about half an inch total by weekend. Thunderstorms and gusty winds caused widespread flooding and muddy conditions across the state.
The Greene County Sheriff reports high water along Highway 157 near Warrington and Highway 59 south of Linton with water covering basements and roads. White River at Elliston stood at 20.84 feet this morning, rising toward an expected crest of 26.5 feet by Monday. Linton fire crews pumped water from several basements as sewers and ditches flood with debris.
A head on collision west of Palmyra, Indiana, killed S. Sgt. Donald L. Damron and his son Danny, and Kenneth Lincks, all 1966 traffic deaths rose to at least 1,443. Stone, Damron, Lincks were involved with Culver in separate Harrison County crashes. Bernice White was killed at a railroad crossing when a car slid on slick pavement.
Paris reports a Franco Soviet joint declaration blaming outside intervention for Vietnam war escalation. De Gaulle and Kosygin warn of spread beyond Vietnam and risk to world peace, urging East West cooperation and broader peace talks.
The Sullivan City Council voted to cancel the Telesis Corporation contract to install cable television after the firm failed to begin work within six months of franchise grant. A rescission offer requires building a tower in Sullivan or Hamilton township and starting within 30 days.
Randy J. Lawhead son of Mr and Mrs Richard Lawhead of Sandborn will receive the Eagle Scout Award on Sunday afternoon Dec 11 at the First Baptist Church in Sandborn. The Court of Honor starts at 2 30 p.m. Scout Executive Chuck Lamb Ivan Howard and Charles Dodd will participate in the charge. Randy is a member of Troop 115 has led the troop for five years. He is seventeen and a senior at North Knox High School. All friends of scouting are invited.
The Army warns that false casualty reports to Vietnam veterans’ next of kin are hoaxes delivered by phone telegram or in person. Official notification of death or serious injury is always made in person by an officer or senior noncommissioned officer, with proof of identity available. Written verification from the Adjutant General follows within days.
Dallas police sought a woman trusty who left her jail cell after posting a $25 bond. She had been given the money to deliver to the matron for another prisoner's fine but paid her own fine instead.
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower underwent extensive tests at Walter Reed Army Hospital to minimize risks before his gallbladder removal operation. A precise operation date was not set until the medical checks are finished. The 76 year old general arrived from his Gettysburg farm showing his trademark grin and tolerance for the pending procedure.
U S jet pilots dodged a major MIG counterattack and bombed a radar site near Hanoi. Officials reported at least ten MIGs engaged F105 Thunderchiefs with no U S losses, though one American plane was later listed as missing after ground fire.
In Indianapolis police and fire officials evacuated a two mile square area after gas leaked into the sewer system from a tank at a construction site near Sherman Drive In. About 1,000 residents fled their homes for four hours while Red Cross set up emergency units and fed sheltering crowds.
Cincinnati police reported arrest of a suspect in the killing of Lula Kerrick 61, found strangled in her Brittany Apartments building. The victim’s body showed a white stocking gag, matching earlier cases, with police tracing the suspect by a cream and brown car license plate after a witness followed a man.
President Johnson returned to Washington from Texas after a rest period. He aimed to review the 1968 budget for Congress and planned to discuss with advisers a possible Viet Nam peace truce proposal from Pope Paul VI.
The 1967 license plates go on sale Tuesday Jan 3 1967 per Mrs Lucille Wells manager of the Linton Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Plates have a white background with red numerals. Buyers need correct vehicle registration and a Greene county paid up 1966 fall tax receipt or form 137 tax clearance if never taxed. Traders should verify current registration. Reservations for numbers are being taken with a Dec 26 deadline. Papers must be on file at the license branch to receive plates by Jan 3.
Clay County Hospital at Brazil raises daily room charges by five dollars citing higher staff salaries and supply costs. The old ward four bed rate goes from 16 to 21, two bed semi private from 18 to 23, private from 25 to 30, with deluxe in the new wing from 27 to 32 daily.
A study explores bacteria that metabolize petroleum byproducts to produce edible protein, offering a potential feed source. Researchers note the process requires controlled conditions and further safety evaluation before practical use.
Four masked bandits robbed an armored car on Indianapolis east side at Eastwind Tavern. Police say they escaped in a green car then a cream Cadillac with an undetermined haul possibly around 22 000 dollars. No injuries reported. Witnesses saw masks and revolvers. police call the suspects pros.
General Marvin Evans of the Indiana State Highway Commission said Indiana will not see a north south toll road linking Evansville to Indianapolis or northern locations in this generation. He cited studies by W Ihr Smith and Associates showing none of the three proposed routes are economically feasible. The routes would have connected Evansville to Indianapolis near Bloomington, linked Ey to I 65 north of Indianapolis, or connected Evansville to Terre Haute then to Highway 4.
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