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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1962
Page
5
The Agriculture Department projected a 1963 winter wheat output of 1,028,000,000 bushels from 42 million acres, about 26 percent above 1962 and 12 percent above the 10-year average. If spring wheat matches the 10-year average, total 1963 output could reach 1.28 billion bushels, adding to existing surpluses.
Admitted Wednesday are Mrs. Clyde McIntosh of Linton and William Spears of Coalmont. Today adds Mrs. James L Meurer of Linton and Michelle Reasner of Bloomfield along with a new daughter for Mrs. David Combs of Bloomfield unnamed at birth. Dismissed today are Joe Creager of Koleen Jeffrey Ramsey of Bloomfield Ernest McKeen of Lyons and Irvin Carpenter of Lyons.
Swearing in for newly elected Greene County Democrats will take place in the Circuit Court Room at ten o clock Tuesday. Judge Edwin B Long will administer the oath to Democratic officials followed by Republican ceremonies. Officials include James B Sparks Milton Bogard Claude Story Aaron Dale Horn Harry J Bedwell Lloyd M Priest and Charles Greves with others already sworn in. A reception will follow the ceremonies and families plus the public are invited.
Ann Arbor Michigan Tom Harmon of Michigan led the nation in scoring in 1939 and 1940 becoming the last player to lead in consecutive seasons. The statement notes Harmon achieved back to back scoring titles amid college football stars.
Indianapolis UPI reports Democratic State Chairman Manfred Core said profits from auto license branches in a third county will be collected by the state to cover overdue delegate assessments. Joe McGowan is replaced by Jennie Baker as Kokomo downtown branch manager. McGowan resigns as Howard County Democratic Chairman, succeeded by Robert Ford. Core notes Howard County owes about 6000 dollars. profits will be turned over until paid. He cites prior actions in Marion and Madison Counties and says per-transaction profit is about 10 to 12 cents. No change planned for Lake County.
Newsweek reports a sensitive American satellite, the Ferret, is orbiting Earth to tap Russian telephone messages and locate missile launch sites via radio guidance signals. Developed by Lockheed Aircraft and RCA, it carries electronic sensors to pick up coded or scrambled transmissions for relay to U.S. listening posts.
Five persons die in a two car collision on U S 460 near Mount Vernon Illinois. The Sheltons from Updike Illinois lose four family members Mary Kay Shelton Joyce Shelton Kay Shelton and Chester Shelton. Floyd Shelton and three other children are injured. Kenneth Lewis 19 of Mount Vernon dies in the other car. Injured are Larry Martin Ruth Ann Bradford and Linda Sue Payton all of Mount Vernon.
Indiana Governor Welsh certifies a third youth rehabilitation camp at Chain of Lakes State Park following a report that the first two camps succeeded in reducing juvenile delinquency. Construction is slated for mid 1963 with $20,000 remaining from a 1961 fund plus funds from the governor’s contingency account. Plans depend on 1963 legislative funding. The first two camps opened in 1961 at Clark County State Forest and Rockville, with inmate crews aiding Muscatatuck, Turley Run, Shades, and Raccoon State Parks. A progress report shows 306 youths transferred to camps, with less than 6 percent reoffending. Recommendations urge group counseling, crafts, more recreation, and basic high school education programs.
New York readers are reminded not to remove fabric care instructions from gifts. Controlled drying and gentle heat help preserve blended and man made fabrics. The Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association notes gas dryers offer various heat and time settings for satisfactory laundering.
Premier Nikita Khrushchev accused West Germany of provoking new conflicts that threaten millions, in a letter to Konrad Adenauer broadcast by Moscow radio. He demanded a German peace treaty and stated West Berlin lacks rights, urging UN supervision for West Berlin troops and a normalizing occupation regime.
Funeral services for Ary Wade Nigh will be at Edgewood Methodist Church Indianapolis at two o clock Saturday. Rev. Charles R. Holmes will officiate. Nigh died in an automobile crash near Worthington Tuesday evening. The body is at Newkirk Funeral Home Dugger with callers after six this evening. Remains to be moved Friday to Wilson Funeral Home Indianapolis for visitation. A Freeman Greene County Hospital report lists Sharon and Jerry Wade Nigh as seriously injured. Debra Lynn Nigh receiving treatment at Community Hospital Indianapolis.
Revival services begin Sunday at Calvary Assembly of God in Bicknell with Rev. Don Armstrong and evangelist Rev. Ed Caine of Vincennes speaking at 7 00 CST each evening. Special music and congregational singing planned. A watch night service is set for Monday 9 00 to midnight. Evansville quartet to sing Friday January 4. Public invited to attend all services.
Indiana Department of Revenue ships 1,750,000 gross income tax forms. Assistant Revenue Commissioner Robert Hale says mailing should finish by Jan 10. Withholding taxpayers have until March 1 to file. nonWithholding due by Jan 31.
A white Christmas may slow down holiday fun, but wax the shovel first to prevent snow from sticking and speed up the job.
In Mindsull Vernon, England, a harsh snowstorm halted rescue efforts as 18 people died when the daytime Scot express collided with a stationary Liverpool to Birmingham train. More than 60 were injured, including a U.S. serviceman. details and cause were unclear amid winter conditions.
The University of Iowa ended a 21-game home losing streak to Michigan with a 28 to 14 victory in 1962, ending a long drought on its own field.
A 17 year old former caddy John J. McCaffrey of Syosset New York confessed to about 60 burglaries over four months netting about 500000 police said He faced arraignment in Nassau County court James McEvoy 46 golf course manager and former employer was arrested and charged with possession of 50000 in jewelry tied to the robberies and also arraigned today
Union City reports that Hudson Trust Co employees in five Newark area branches led by Chapter 2 of the American Bank Employers Inc. threaten a January 3 strike over a new two year contract. Union negotiators say talks failed after the old contract expired November 30.
Firefighters were injured when a wall and floor collapsed during a blaze in Gary. The Moskin's Clothing Store fire destroyed the shop and damaged nearby buildings in freezing conditions. Chief John Massa was nearly injured but pulled to safety. damage estimated at 500000 dollars.
Evansville police issued a fugitive warrant for Os car Green 32 in connection with the Christmas Eve shooting death of his wife Lillian 30. Mrs Green was found slumped over a tavern table and died hours later after being shot in the face.
Mrs Eureka Hannum Stoner 64 formerly of Dugger died at 10 30 am Wednesday at her Bloomington home She was a member of First Christian Church Dugger Royal Neighbors Lyons Chapter Order of Eastern Star Surviving husband Oral daughter Verna Houck Gosport brother Emmit Jones Indianapolis half brother Kenneth James Indianapolis sister Mildred Faulk Washington three grandchildren and two great grandchildren Services will be at 10 30 am CST Saturday at Evans Funeral Home Dugger then at 1 30 pm DST at Hudson Hill Chapel Gosport Burial in Hudson Hill Cemetery Friends may call after six this evening.
Nelson C Gabbard 19 son of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Gabbard of Molland died suddenly at Freeman Greene county hospital at 11 15 this morning after admission at 9 50. Exact cause of death is pending medical examination and arrangements are being made.
The Health Insurance Institute reports that in the first nine months of 1962 insurance companies paid an average of 10.7 million dollars daily in health insurance benefits, up from 9.5 million daily in the prior year.
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