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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1966
Page
1
An obscure phrase emerges as a definition fragment noting Mine Run as an assembly of unclassified items or thoughts rather than a formalmedley, indicating a miscellaneous collection rather than a clearly categorized medley.
The Daily Citizen announces Mine Run will be featured again in Friday’s edition, continuing a local column segment readers follow for updates and insights.
An overwhelming vote backed Generalissimo Francisco Franco as Spain adopted a new constitution promising religious freedom and a more federal system after 30 years of rule. About 90 percent of 19.6 million eligible voters participated with 84 percent in favor, 95.7 percent of returns showing approval as blank ballots rose. Final tallies due Jan. 3.
The Jasonville Methodist church choir will present the Christmas cantata King Forever Sunday at 4 30 p m The work is by Frank Cross and James Denton The program opens with an organ and piano duet by LaDonna Marsh and Marilyn Pittman The event features solos by Laura Lewis and Pat Piffer a Pat Piffer Bernice Dinsmore and Reba Wade trio and ends with Rev David R Deal delivering benediction The choir invites the congregation and public to attend
A Christmas cantata The Story Unchanged by W Elmo Mercer will be presented at Olive Branch Church Sunday at 7 pm by the Adult choir. The program will include solos duets trios mixed quartets and the men s choir with many named soloists and voices. Dr O R Barnet pastor narrates and Dora Page pianist accompanies the choir directed by Leo LaPowell with public invited to attend.
Local Cub Scout leaders in Linton met at Klusmeier's to set policy and plan for the coming year. Rev. Harold Scott presided with Jim Mowery as treasurer and Gary Fisher as secretary. Den mothers were announced as Mrs. Barbara Ferree, Mrs. Jean Boyer, and Mrs. Etta Miller.
Hoosiers enjoyed sunny mild weather with little or no precipitation through Saturday. Temperatures rise to the low 50s in the far south and mostly 40s elsewhere, with overnight lows in the high 20s to 30s. Friday turns mostly cloudy and cool.
Mrs. Kennedy seeks injunction to block publication of The Death of a President by William Manchester Harper Row and Look Magazine. She argues breach of contract and privacy limits, while Look editors insist delaying would censor history and that serialization starts January 10.
Greene County Board of Commissioners held a special session to review bids for highway supplies. Awards include A M Risher Trucking and others for stone, Gosport Gravel for sand and gravel, Marathon Oil for petroleum, Standard Oil for transmission grease, and multiple firms for truck parts, lumber, sewer pipes, signs, salts, and equipment. Office closure announced for December 23 to 27.
U S pilots report raids over Hanoi produced smoke and a large orange fireball as targets such as a truck repair center and a railroad yard were hit. Two American jets were shot down. one pilot rescued, two missing. Civilians feared injured. extended truces in South Vietnam look unlikely.
Fredrick A. Horhorse filed small claims suits against Modern Way Thrift Store and Safeway in Moscow Idaho seeking one cent from each. He argues the stores collected pennies as sales tax on the bottle deposit, yet state law exempts tax on returnable container prices.
South Viet Nam's constituent assembly voted 107 to five with five abstentions to establish a civilian government headed by a president elected by popular vote. The plan combines American presidential and British parliamentary features with an inspection council to watchdog the president. Observers see this as a step toward stabilizing the war effort and uniting rival groups, coming after the assassination of Van Van Tran.
Hollywood note reports Walt Disney died today at age 65 ending a career that shaped modern film animation and theme park entertainment. Disney led a sprawling empire of fantasy that captivated audiences worldwide and influenced children and adults alike.
The Greene County Sheriff's office investigates two overnight break ins near Lyons. Vaughn's Sonoco Service Station on Highway 67 was entered by breaking a south side window and looted money from a soda machine, cigarettes, cigars, and a rubber mallet. Bushrod Elevator Company losses include cartons of cigarettes and a gold wrist watch, plus cash and a radio. Police found money wrappers and loot pieces scattered as they probe the same vandals.
Avco Corp Richmond Ind received a 1.9 million U S Army contract for producing rocket fuses as announced Wednesday in Washington.
The Military Air Transport Command can fly a patient from anywhere in the world to a U.S. hospital within four hours, showcasing rapid global medical evacuation capability.
Donald Keller 43 of Linton died in a head on collision on highway 67 two miles north of Martinsville. The 1959 station wagon he drove veered across the center line and struck a semi truck driven by Debert Kendall 52 of Indianapolis. Keller died instantly from a skull fracture and crushed chest. The truck driver was treated and released for knee lacerations and other injuries. Keller’s survivors include his wife Betty, mother Bella Keller, stepson Tom Lacer, three sons and a daughter. Funeral services are set for Saturday at the Memory Chapel in Linton with burial in Fairview cemetery.
Beverly Adams will report to London to play a leading part in Torture Garden alongside Jack Palance and Burgess Meredith, marking a high profile UPI entertainment assignment.
Washington meeting reviewed proposed on-the-job training program for Daviess Martin Greene counties. Businesses urged to file a letter of intent with local office. expansion depends on interest and community involvement. Contact Warren Loughmiller or Crane office at 854 7498 for forms and details.
The Jasonville Christian Church schedules a Christmas program at 7 p m Sunday. Rev Ted Warren invites the public. The program features a short play A Christmas Checkup by Ricky Miler Brad Case and others and a second play In My Father's House with numerous named participants. Soloists readers and choruses are listed among church members.
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