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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1966
Page
1
A compact note describes Mine Run as an unassorted mine product blending a medley of thoughts and ideas, noting its classification as a miscellaneous assembly rather than a defined item.
The Rev Nathaniel Machesky OFM Superior of St Francis Assist Mission Greenwood Mississippi appeals for cancelled commemorative stamps to fund the mission. He asks for stamps including loose S and UH Plaid or Top Value Stamps and thanks readers in advance for contributions. The item also discusses readers of newspaper advertising and notable New Year facts.
In Merida to begin freedom airlift, 58 adults and 30 children leave Cuba aboard the first planeload heading to New Orleans after a weather delay. About 950 U.S. nationals remain, many awaiting family members or dependents known as fireside aliens.
UN Command said North Korean troops fired a machinegun attack Tuesday night on a US 2nd Army Division guardpost in the DMZ with no casualties. Maj. Gen. Richard C. Cicolella filed a protest and offered joint investigation. North Korea’s Maj. Gen. Pak Chung Kuk refused.
Miss O Lee Long of Linton daughter of Judge Edwin B Long named one of 20 finalists in the Indianapolis Star Cover Girl Contest. 200 girls competed. finalists’ photos appear January 15 in the Star magazine with a reader ballot. The winner becomes Flower and Patio show Queen.
Mike Gross of rural Sandborn was hurt in a cornpicker accident on his farm at 9 a.m. He was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes where his condition was listed as fair at 2 p.m.
Lake County Democratic leaders were rewarded for backing a deal that helped reelect Sen. Jack H. Mankin as Senate president pro tem. Lt. Gov. Rock announced committee chairmanships with Stanish Christy Bainbridge Baran LaMere Peterson and Rogers filling key posts across public policy natural resources public health and other panels.
Saddle Club hosts its annual Winter Tourney on January 8 1967 at Bloomington eight miles northwest of town. Champion horses from across the Midwest compete across breeds and classes before Indiana University Speech and Hearing Clinic children. An Indianapolis TV personality and a professional clown provide entertainment.
Jordan charges a Syrian army patrol crossed 150 yards into Jordan and murdered security Sgt. Faisal Mural. The three man unit fled back to Syria. This marks the first such accusation against regular Syrian soldiers amid cross border tensions.
Snow flurries hit much of Indiana with minor accumulations while no major pileups were seen. South Bend logged 4 inches and Fort Wayne 1 inch, with Lafayette Indianapolis and areas south down to a trace. Early forecasts warned of possible heavier squalls in northern areas as Lake Michigan winds shift.
The 1967 Linton Adult Farm Evening Class for the Linton and Stockton township community starts January 3 at 7 30 p m in the vocational agriculture room of the local high school. Weekly sessions cover farm economics health wills machinery costs and more with a final Family Night and free attendance certificates offered.
Kokomo Indiana two Union Carbide Stel lite Division plants move toward full production after an 80 day Taft Hartley back to work order. Government officials say defense work for planes and helicopters used in Vietnam required the return. The strike began September 30 over a wage dispute.
In the Central Highlands near An Lao Valley the 1st Air Cavalry fought a long clash with a Communist force that had overrun an artillery battery two days earlier. The battle left 66 enemy dead with light American casualties. U.S. aircraft and gunships supported the assault as clashes continued north near the DMZ with Marine units under attack.
Saigon labor leaders order a 12 hour general strike starting Friday amid U S troops serving as strike breakers at Saigon docks. The Saigon Workers Council with about 60 000 members threatens broader stoppages if necessary.
The Greene County Court House in Bloomfield will close Friday noon and reopen Tuesday 8 a.m. After Dec 30, Linton city offices except Police and Fire will observe 4 30 p m to 8 a m holiday hours through Jan 3 1967. Postal service details note lobby hours and limited mail processing Sunday and Monday. Banks close Friday 6 p m and Saturday noon, closed Monday, reopen Tuesday 9 a m. The Linton Daily Citizen will publish a January 2 New Year edition.
Former Indiana governor Henry F Schricker died at 83 in Starke County Memorial Hospital after a series of heart problems. Governor Branigin and both parties mourned his passing and ordered state flags lowered. Schricker, known as the man in the white hat, served two terms starting in 1940 and 1951 and helped nominate Adlai Stevenson in 1952. Funeral services were set for 1 pm Saturday at the Knox Center High School gymnasium. He is survived by wife, two sons Henry Jr and George, a daughter in Washington DC, and six grandchildren. Memorials were requested to the Eagle Scout Leadership Fund at Michigan City.
Dr H B Turner of Bloomfield named county health officer under new county health department effective January 1 and Mrs An netta Martin of Linton named public health nurse. Board chaired by Dr Sam Rotman of Jasonville with members from Bloomfield and Linton will oversee sanitation and vital records in Greene County Courthouse.
Linton Mayor A M Risher announces his candidacy for re election subject to the May primary. He cites his three year record and pledges to continue serving residents of the city in the same manner if nominated and elected. He thanks voters for their support.
A new snowstorm brought a 4 inch blanket to New England and caused power outages in New York City. Wet snow and high winds flooded highways and left over 43,500 Queens households without power while temperatures hovered near 40 degrees turning areas to slush and water. Brooklyn Queens Expressway lanes were closed due to flooding.
Evangelist Bill Graham, back from a 110 day tour of South Vietnam, said North Vietnamese antiaircraft sites are being placed in densely populated areas to deter bombing. He noted civilian casualties may occur in U S raids near Hanoi but stressed residents are not being targeted on purpose. He doubted the Communists would enter peace talks if concessions are required.
Harold Harbin announces candidacy for re election to Tin on clerk treasurer pending the May primary. He pledges to serve residents as he has in his current term and notes prior service as city councilman seeking voter support.
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