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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1967
Page
1
A compact note defines Mine Run as an unassorted product from the mine, an assembly of like kind not specifically classified, a medley of thought or ideas. The term appears in a dictionary-like entry explaining its generic meaning.
A reader reports 14 bulbs removed one night and eight the next, urging parents to curb vandalism and noting such acts could strip outdoors of holiday decorations. The item also mentions national TV coverage, local letters, and thanks to retiring city officials.
Indiana legislators must decide on congressional redistricting after a bipartisan council asked all 146 state lawmakers to vote next week. options include plans from Hoosier lawmakers and Sen Marlin McDaniel, with potential splits across Lake Marion Porter counties.
Ford President Arjay Miller says the UAW agreement will raise production costs by more than 100 dollars per car, totaling 750 million in wage and fringe benefits over three years. He cautions prices may rise in coming years but predicts no immediate spike. Henry Ford II agrees prices will be under constant review.
The Senate, amid Liberal opposition over welfare restrictions, approved a $3.6 billion yearly Social Security increase for 23.8 million people with a 13 percent rise and minimum payment from 44 to 55 dollars. Leader Mansfield then maneuvered to reconsider and set a Friday 11 am final vote, blocking a potential filibuster.
Four U S Navy deserters who fled from Japan to Russia requested Finnish transit visas to reach Sweden. They presented foreigners passports via the Soviet Red Cross and listed U S citizenship. The Finnish embassy said the request was sent to Helsinki for action and that visas could be picked up the next day.
LeRoy Workman and James Edward Borders of Greene County reported to Ft. Knox Kentucky for base training after induction. The Selective Services office announced there will be no inductions in January.
Communist reports from Saigon claimed American bombers conducted heavy strikes on Hanoi and lost two planes. No confirmation came from U S headquarters in Saigon.
Defense Department announced another Indiana serviceman killed in action in Vietnam and two Hoosier soldiers listed as missing died of non hostile action. The fallen include Army Pfc Ivan Miller Jr Fort Wayne and Staff Sgt Clarence L Palmer Indianapolis and Spec 4 Whitley E Josh Lanesville. Casualty reports show 194 American deaths and 1 043 wounded in the week ending last Saturday.
L T C Mullins chair of Peabody Coal announces Kennecott Copper deal pending tax rulings from the IRS. Shareholders adjourn to Jan 9 in St Louis to approve the sale by month end with a $45 per share partial liquidating distribution for common stock and a 25 cent quarterly dividend on common stock payable Jan 2 to record holders Dec 22, 1967. The prior preferred dividend was already paid on Dec 1.
NATO ministers approve the Harmel Study outlining a shift from pure defense to peace making with the Soviet Union. The document urges close ongoing consultations among the United States and allied powers as NATO adopts a balanced role between deterrence and diplomacy. France reportedly pressed to water down commitments.
A Sunday night blaze at St Michael's Catholic Church in Indianapolis caused about 500000 in damage. Investigators said arson is possible after a priest reported chasing boys from the church area near the main altar. Restoration is estimated to take at least six months with services moved to a parochial school cafeteria.
King Constantine fled to Rome after a failed bid to remove Greece's ruling military junta. Col. George Papadopoulos remained premier and regent, declaring Greece a constitutional monarchy with a regent performing the king's duties. The king traveled with Queen Anne Marie, the dowager queen, and his entourage.
A Flagler County grand jury issued a first degree murder indictment in the killing of Daniel E. Shoultz age 19 of Solsberry. Kit Armen Hayden age 21 is charged with the November murder and a second suspect may face charges in James S. Moore age 18 of S Anselmo California. Moore and Shoultz were found shot along U S 1 in Flagler County with two different pistols suggesting two assailants. Hayden was captured four days after the murder at his Baton Rouge Louisiana home and a search is on for Norman G. Garrett 26 of Burns Oregon now awaiting extradition to Florida. Witnesses included Shoultz’s mother and father of Solsberry as well as Dr Arthur Schwartz medical examiner and other officials who testified two pistols were used.
Chicago report says Continental Airlines will use 36 jets to fly over 6,090 Indiana University students and alumni to Pasadena for the Rose Bowl, highlighting strong Hoosier turnout beyond basketball. Travel agencies and airlines note the growing Rose Bowl excitement.
A Defense Department monthly tally shows Indiana at 10th among states for Vietnam fatalities. The April report lists 377 Indiana servicemen dead, up 20 from the prior month, with California New York Pennsylvania Florida and others higher.
London bullion market faced heavy buying as rumors of curbs spread chaos. Paris and Zurich markets paused as price fixing in London kept supply steady amid panic and high activity. Dealers described conditions as chaotic and the day as the busiest so far this week.
Police locate an 18 foot blue and white boat they believe ties to the murder of two women, auburn haired Terry Rae Kent Frank, 23, and Annelie Mohn, 21, who were bludgeoned and dumped in Whiskey Creek with weights around their necks. The boat was found on a trailer in front of a Miami Beach apartment, marking a potential break in the investigation.
A fire of undetermined origin destroyed Hammond High School in Hammond Indiana leaving 1370 pupils with nowhere to attend classes. Damage is estimated at 500000 with replacement costs at least 1 million. Several students in swimming classes were evacuated safely to police headquarters across the street. Classes were cancelled for today and Friday while the school board decides future plans.
Linda Thurman, 16, blind since encephalitis, receives $412 in five money orders and a letter from 220 servicemen of the 412th Munitions Maintenance Squadron at Cam Ranh Bay. The funds aid Linda’s medical expenses as she fights a personal war of adjustment while confined to a wheel chair.
Deputies searched for two youths missing after entering an abandoned coal mine near the Ohio River community of Wellsville in eastern Ohio. A third, 17 year old Join Denno, found a way out and alerted police that his friends entered the mine around 7 AM EST Wednesday. The hillside mine lies about three fourths of a mile east along Ohio 7.
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