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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1966
Page
1
Hymie Fel, longtime Linton Iron and Metal owner, died unexpectedly Saturday morning after opening his shop. He moved from Chicago to Linton thirty years ago and was widely respected for generosity to youth activities and community drives. His widow and family receive heartfelt sympathy.
In Amritsar a government rep met Sant Fateh Singh and eight followers to avert self immolations at the Golden Temple for a separate Punjabi Sikh state. Indira Gandhi refused to yield while riot police guarded the 400 year old temple. In New Delhi, 30 Sikhs were arrested as protests loomed.
A U S IN S official announced an address reporting period set for January. All aliens in the United States must report their addresses during that period, with forms available at post offices and IN S offices. Willful noncompliance may lead to serious consequences.
Rome officials say Italy will replace passenger trains with buses on about 1 367 miles of dead branch lines as part of a move to make railways self supporting. The Council of Ministers backs the plan to upgrade major routes such as Milan Naples and Bologna Bari.
Greene County Sheriff’s office says Trooper Mick Inman investigated a one car crash south of Linton on Highway 59 near Goose Pond at 8 45 p m Friday. Driver Michael Bland 20 Linton lost control after a rear left tire blewout causing a broadside skid into a ditch end over end. Bland sustained no serious injuries and was treated and released at Freeman Greene County Hospital. passenger Lloyd Martin 19 of Oaklandon suffered a possible back injury and a scratch. Greene County Emergency Unit from Linton Fire Department assisted.
Dr. C. Stark Draper of MIT says there is hope for life on Earth if technology continues to advance. He warns against pollution and waste crises on a finite “space ship” planet and urges a cycle of collecting purifying processing and reusing human wastes to produce food. He also stresses balance among technology economy and military power for peaceful rivalry between the US and USSR.
Hong Kong dispatch notes Mao Zedong's 73rd birthday celebrated with a call for party unity as Liu Shao-chi pledges allegiance amid a purge. Tokyo reports suggest Liu, labeled anti Mao, is a chief target in the ongoing leadership fight. The piece frames Mao's aim to spread Maoism globally while restoring China's prestige.
Cardinal Spellman visited the Da Nang Marine base and celebrated a Christmas Mass for about 2,500 service members. Marines in flak vests and carrying M14 rifles attended as tempers and weather cooperated for the outdoor service near the 1st Marine Division HQ.
U S strategic bombers attacked three Communist fortifications near Saigon and in the demilitarized zone as the 48 hour Christmas truce collapsed. Ground battles continued with Australian troops reporting 27 Viet Cong killed near the coast.
Indiana safety officials warned of 30 potential deaths during the 78 hour Christmas weekend but the toll was 10 with a national total of 562 deaths. Two deaths Sunday raised Indiana figures to 1 531 for the year and new record prior to the holiday. Eugene Coffey and James Brown died in separate crashes on I 65 near Seymour and US 421 near Delphi. California led the nation with 33 traffic deaths, followed by Ohio and Texas with 31 each.
In Pangasinan a Philippine policeman, angered by his girlfriend losing a local beauty contest, shot and killed Judge Felipe Valenzuela, 28. Corporal Claudio Drequito protested vote cheating then fired his pistol, and he is held on homicide charges.
The Airways Traveler reports Trans World Airlines will ask customers for input on the interior design of the new Boeing 747s on order. The guidance aims to reflect passenger preferences as part of the design process.
Ronald Wayne Jones of Dugger was named second deputy of Sullivan county by Sheriff Harold Roseberry and sworn in Friday. The post, vacant since 1965, adds a second deputy for the county. Robert Hiatt remains deputy sheriff. Jones, 25, is married to Brenda Boone and has two children. he previously worked in Bloomington and served in the county civil defense unit.
Hyman Fell a longtime owner of Linton Iron and Metal Co died at 7 30 am Saturday at his office after two years of ill health He was born May 15 1898 in Poland and lived in Indiana He leaves his wife Sophie M Fell a stepdaughter Laurie Beth Magid a stepson Dennis A Magid two brothers and a sister Funeral services are set for Tuesday at the C W Bartholomew Funeral Home Valparaiso with Rabbi Carl Richter officiating Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery Valparaiso Elks Lodge plans a memorial service Monday evening
Dr. Elmer L. Severinghaus of Brookfield Center Connecticut has been elected president of the United Church Board for World Ministries the overseas agency of the United Church of Christ.
Washington UPI reports Republicans debate the 1968 presidential primaries led by George Romney and Richard Nixon. States pass laws requiring primary ballots and delegate binding, signaling a contested path to a convention months away.
The January exhibit at the Forum in Bloomfield features modern sculpture by Joseph Petak, with over twenty pieces displayed. Petak, a Chicago artist, creates expressionistic works from metal, including a piece titled Love, Net War and a cathedral impression sculpture.
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