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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1972
Page
1
A year end roundup notes lessons from 1972 and warns against drunk driving as New Year approaches. It recalls Dec 29 1922 events, mentions Congress troop votes, Wilson’s birthday, and Pendleton reformitory funds. Historic excerpts from old papers and fashions are previewed.
President Anwar Sadat orders national and local war preparations across Egypt. He chair a national committee with a Sidky led subcommittee, vowing to mobilize in case fighting erupts and to prepare both state and nation for battle.
Indianapolis police report a service station attendant James A. Anderson aged 61 was shot and killed during a near northwest side holdup. The suspect fled with an undetermined amount of money potentially under 20 dollars. Detectives work hot leads as Anderson named the gunman before dying at Marion County General Hospital.
Thai guerrillas from the Black September group freed six Israeli diplomats and spouses after a 19 hour hostage crisis. They arrived in Cairo with Thai ministers and the Egyptian ambassador, after demanding the release of prisoners in Israeli jails, with no hostages harmed.
Indiana lawmakers released a dozen bills, including a revision of the 1971 zero phosphorus ban to allow detergents with 8.7 percent phosphorus. The bill aims to backtrack from the strict law, with other measures like limited tax deductions for school contributions. Public reaction shows hoarding and uncertain retail stock as shelves near empty.
President Nixon ordered a brief 24 hour halt in the U S bombing of North Vietnam as the war's heaviest period continues. Four American planes were reported downed with at least 12 more airmen missing and two fliers wounded or killed. The pause coincides with a Viet Cong 24 hour truce beginning at 1 p m New Year’s Eve. China pledged support to Vietnam amid demonstrations in Peking.
Nanette Simpson, a junior at Linton-Stockton High School, won the local Veterans of Fortegn Wars Voice of Democracy contest from 39 entries. She advances to the district contest in Martinsville on January 10 with the state winner earning a five day trip to Washington, D.C.
New York congressman Rep Edward I Koch said he would introduce end the war legislation when Congress reconvenes on January 3. He backs a bill cutting off funds for Indochina war and orders U S withdrawal within 30 days amid pressure from scientists criticizing the bombing of North Vietnam.
President Nixon to spend the holiday weekend at Camp David working on his inauguration address. He sent Maurice J. Williams to Nicaragua to coordinate U S aid as Williams heads disaster relief efforts. Mrs Nixon will attend the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena.
All federal state county and city offices will close Monday for the New Year’s Holiday. No mail delivery and post offices on holiday schedule. The Linton Daily Citizen will not publish Monday.
Police seek two men who sprayed an elderly Indianapolis couple with a chemical and robbed them of 11000 in life savings. The victims, 73 year old William Draper and 78 year old Nora Draper, reported the home invasion after asking a neighbor to call police. A young woman accompanying the suspects is also sought.
Harry S Truman was buried in Independence Missouri in a simple service. Bess Truman and family members mourned as Taps echoed in wind and a wreath rested on the coffin. The yard of the presidential library hosted mourners including Sen. Hubert Humphrey and other dignitaries. World War I veterans presented a 21 gun salute to honor Captain Harry.
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