Hope for freeing prisoners rises in Bay of Pigs case
James B. Donovan led a small delegation from New York to Cuba to finalize plans for releasing 1,113 Bay of Pigs detainees. Accompanied by Alivao Sanchez Jr. and Berta Barretto, he awaited Castro appointment news in Miami. A spokesman said Donovan was summoned to Cuba and expressed guarded optimism for a quick resolution.
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James B. Donovan
New York
Cuba
Donovan
Alivao Sanchez Jr
Arraignment Set in Greene Circuit Court for Delinquency Charge
Charles Criss is scheduled this afternoon in Bloomfield's Greene circuit court to face a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The case reflects ongoing county legal proceedings and local docket activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Criss
Greene
Bloomfield
Classified Ads Offer Quick Help and Local Contacts
A compact notice highlights how classified ads connect readers with services and everyday tasks. It hints at personal phone contact 847-4487 for arranging assistance or purchases in the community.
Actor Charles Laughton Dies from Cancer
Hollywood reports the death of Charles Laughton a 63 year old Oscar winning actor after a long cancer battle. His wife Elsa Lanchester was at his bedside as funeral plans awaited, with brother Frank Laughton noting the family’s sorrow.
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Hollywood
WPI
Charles Laughton
Elsa Lanchester
Laughlin
Frank Laughton
Two Railroaders die in collision near New York Central yards
In South Bend Indiana two cabooses collided at the Oliver Yards west of the New York Central freight yards Sunday night. Conductor Harry T. Stanfield 41 and brakeman Russell J. Gentner 40 died after being trapped in the wreckage. Rescued colleagues Alory Jablonski 49 and Roscoe B. Mead 50 both of South Bend were hospitalized with burns. Engineer H L Miller of Elkhart was treated for shock.
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South Bend
Ind
Jon
New York Central Railroad
Harry T. Stanfield
Russell J. Gentner
Osceola
Oliver Yards
Alory Jablonski
Roscoe B. Mead
H. L. Miller
Elkhart
Obituaries: Carol Stephens and Grace Jerauld
Carol Jane Stephens born five hours before death in Freeman-Greene County hospital died at 5 30 Friday. Survived by parents three brothers three sisters and grandparents and great grandmother. Graveside services at Olive Branch Cemetery directed by Welch and Cornett Funeral home. Grace Jerauld 91 of Washington formerly Linton died December 10 funeral held at Gill Funeral Home Washington burial Walnut Hill Petersburgh. She was born January 27 1871 Petersburg daughter of Alfred and Mary Palmer and leaves one niece and two nephews.
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Carol Jane Stephens
Elsworth L
Wilma Faye Hoops Stephens
Linton
Freeman-Greene County
Glen Leroy
Douglas E
Terry A
Connie Faye
Linda Lou
Nancy Jean Stephens
Dvir
Earl Hoops
la Porte
Ada Miller
Welch and Cornett Funeral Home
Olive Branch Cemetery
Harold Carter Spe
Grace Jerauld
Washington
Gill
H. R. Burton
Walnut Hill
Peterspurg
Alfred
Mary Palmer
Jerauld
Sheriff Voices Concerns Over County as Dumping Ground
Sheriff expresses worry that Lawrence County is being used as a dumping ground for gangland killings. Investigators pursued leads on a second victim after a discarded trousers and a credit card were found at Red Hills State Park. A man in Vincennes and a separate East Coast owner of the card were questioned. evidence tied to the case proved inconclusive. Coroner Emmons described the first victim and noted local cemetery workers funded a grave marker while residents seek closure in the small town.
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Lawrence County
Ryan
Red Hills State Park
Vincennes
Ind
Indianapolis
Charles Emmons
Emmons
Wregotten
Ermmons
Hospital Admissions and Births List by City and Date
Friday admissions include Mrs Ellsworth Stephens Lin on Miss Rita Ridgley Jasonville Harvey Fisher Linton Robert Henrichsen Bloom field William Coleman Linton Mark Woodruff Lyons Leon Lenchesky Linton Saturday births include Mrs John Hancock Vincennes a son John Herbert nine pounds eleven ounces Brent Lee to Mrs Phillip Keller Worthington Lonedith Custer Linton Sunday admissions include Charles Starkey Linton Ronnie Lee Craig Bloomfield Rowena Carmichael Ly Today Roger Rose Linton Joseph Burgess Bloomfield Dismissals include Mrs Carl Armour Bloom Harry Newsom Worthington Carl Steele Jasonville Mrs K D Plummer and daughter Indianapolis Mrs Ernest Woodruff Jasonville Mrs Ellsworth Stephens Lin John Spalding Solsberry Mrs Virgil Hamilton Lyons Mrs Effie Hall Linton
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Ellsworth Stephens
Linon
Rita Ridgley
Jasonville
Harvey Fisher
Linton
Robert Henrichsen
Bloomfield
William Coleman
Mark Woodruff
Lyons
Leon
Lenchesky
John Hancock
Vincennes
John Herbert
Phillip Keller
Worthington
Brent Lee
Lonedith Custer
Charles Starkey
Ronnie Lee -Craig
Rowena Carmichael
Roger’ Rosé
Joseph Burgess
Carl Armour
Harry Newsom
Carl Steele
K D. Plummer
Vigo Team Overpowers Oaktown In Lopsided Win
Vigo High School defeated Oaktown 72 to 29 at Oaktown Gym. Vigo led 16-4 30-11 and 41-20 by quarter, with Blythe 16 Wininger 11 and Osborne McKee Saucerman 10 each. Schultz was the lone double figure scorer for Oaktown. Vigo B team also won 48-32.
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Vigo
Oaktown
Warriors
Blythe
Wininger
Osborne McKee
Saucerman
Schultz
Perkinson
Burr
Gore
Jackson
Waldroup
Oshbborne
Norris
Hughes Emi
Blythe i
Saucerman Eee
Wininger Ur
McKeene A Srs
Duran A
Calrnahhn
Martin Sted Aoey
Market Report Indianapolis Hog Cattle and Sheep Prices
Live stock in Indianapolis shows uneven gains with hogs up to 25 cents and cattle plus calves steady to weak. Hogs range 15.00 to 36.00 per hundredweight by weight classes, cattle factors show prime steers 29.00 to 30.00, cows 12.50 to 15.00, bulls 18.00 to 20.00, feeder and lamb values noted with strong to higher trends for lambs and sheep listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Live-n-Joy Club Meets With Mrs. McBride
The Live-n-Joy home demonstration club of Linton meets at Mrs. Alfred McBride’s home. Members report a 1962 New Year’s resolution fulfilled and sing Hark the Herald Angels Sing. Officers discuss the new year and leaders, gifts exchanged, social hour games, and refreshments.
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Alfred McBride
Linton
Herald Angels
Kenneth Smith
McBride
Smith
Harry Tucker
James Brumfield
John Stefancik
Fred Spinks
James Walls
W. T. Murphy
W. R. Rose
James Franklin
Robert KeHer
Henry Fisher
Ronald Sparks
Dale R. Jones
Billion Decorations to Adorn U.S. Christmas Trees This Year
A roughly one billion decorations will bedeck American Christmas trees as households and stores prepare for the holiday season. The figure underscores strong seasonal shopping and festive display trends across the United States.
Atom Energy and Stars A Guide to Fusion Power
Twenty years after the Chicago reactor milestone the article explains fusion and fission, how stars fuel themselves, and why fusion offers efficient energy. It notes hydrogen bombs rely on fusion, deuterium and tritium, and estimates deuterium in water could power mankind for billions of years. It also lists December moon phases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
University of Chicago
Chicago
Who's Chicken Quietly Proves Birds Are No Cabin Folk
Poultry scientists at the Cargill Nutrena research farm in River, Minn report that young laying hens are restless and belligerent. Mature birds avoid fights, move slowly, and often rest in their nest after laying eggs.
Clay, not wood for manger, says Catholic Digest
The Christ Child's manger was likely formed from potter's clay rather than wood, the Catholic Digest suggests. It notes that pottery clay was the common material in Palestine for stable feed troughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wpi
Catholic Digest
the Magazine
Palestine
Tiger Five Loses Pair of Contests
Switz City Central High School basketball dropped two games last weekend at Central Gym. Smithville edged Central 65 to 62 with Lucas scoring 29 for Smithville while Overman led Central with 25 points. Carlisle defeated Central 70 to 57 as Overman again led with 27 points and Wesner added 13 as Central also won a BY contest against Carlisle Reserves 38 to 37.
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Switz City
Smithville
Carlisle Indians
Central
Tigers
Tiger
Lucas
Joe Overman
Bob Wesner
Gary Graves
Indians
Overman
Greene County
Wesner
Carlisle
Brad Grass
Perry Snap
Mike Monroe
Darryl Painter
Terry
Hearth
Kelly
Hayse
T.hayse
Graves
Miller
Nelson
Price
Totes Lo
Carl
Willis
Painter
Grassova
Monroe
Ridgway
Knotts
Middies Edge Dugger Bulldogs In Overtime Thriller
The Midland Middies defeated the Dugger Bulldogs 52 to 50 in overtime after a 50-50 tie. Virg Gardner led scoring with 13 on the Middies, while Randy Smith led the Bulldogs with 12. Midland seconds won their B game 30 to 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virg Gardner
Walt Talpas
Steve Jacobs
Bulldogs
Randy Smith
Russ Dukes
Mike Moore
Mike Irons
Midland Seconds
First Oil Gusher Found Near Burkesville in 1829
Mrs. Edison O'Brien of Covington has returned home after visiting Mrs. Lewis O'Brien. In Burkesville Kentucky one of America's early oil gushers was tapped in 1829, but Dr. John Crogham drilling for salt faced disappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison O’brien of
Covington
Lewis O’brien
Burkesville
America
John Crogham
Giant American holly tree crowns Hardin farm ground
An American holly tree near Hardin, three miles west on the A. L. Rives farm, is recognized by the American Forestry Association as the largest in the country. The tree has a trunk circumference of 132 feet at 43 feet high, stands 53 feet tall, and spans 61 feet across its crown with bright red berries. Townspeople cut branches to decorate homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin, Tex
American Forestry Association
A. L. Rives
Hardin
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Turner
Daily Citizen, Inc
South Main Street
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Mister Breger
United Press International
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Wooownaes
Fyre Ferreetey
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Newkirk’s Funeral Home
Leasantville
Dugge
Memoriam
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Bryan Ray Goodman
Joe
Sandra Goodman
Errand
Goodman
Fart
Hiatt
Welch & Cornett Funeral Home
Cornett-Taylor-Hasler
Potter
Marie
Belle Beasley
Gerlie Mae Trinkle
Alice Brooks
Linton Dally
Daly
Peat Station
New Y
Swamps
Mrs. McBride
Indiana University Astronomy Department
State Farm
Robert R. Bedwell
R.R
ST. Highway 54 East
Insurance Companies
Illinois
Middies
Midland Middies
Mdugger Bulldogs
Union Gym
Midlanders
Dugger
Dugger Lads
Sethe
Anderson
Excelsior Springs
Excelsior Medical Clinic
Pexcelsior Springs
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Company
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Harting Bros
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