Communist Court Hands Sentence to Former Diplomat
A Bulgarian court in Sofia sentenced Ivan Assen Georgiev a former diplomat to death for treason and spying for the United States. BTA reported the verdict as final with no appeal. Georgiev, 56, allegedly admitted to providing military and economic information to the CIA over seven years.
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Vienna
Sofia
Ivan-Assen Georgiev
United States
BTA
Supreme Court
Ergiev
Unist
Efect
Georgiev
Ivan Vachkov
Radio
Vachkov
Bulgaria
United Nations
U. S. Central Intelligence Agency
Rockefeller Wife Expecting Child Confirmed
Mrs Margaretta Rockefeller wife of Governor Nelson A Rockefeller is expecting their first child. The report confirmed by her mother Mrs George E Bartol of Wynnewood PA amid prior denials from governor aides. An official announcement may come Wednesday at the open house at the executive mansion in Albany New York with the baby due next spring.
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New York
Margaretta Rockefeller
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Albany
N.Y
Rockefeller
Executive Mansion
Gasoline Taken From Fairview Cemetery
Linton police report theft of about 15 gallons of gasoline from a drum inside the cemetery tool shed. Two padlocks secured the shed but were broken. Earlier, two tombstones near Fairview Road within the cemetery were toppled last week.
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Linton
Fairview Cemetery
Fairview Road
Suits Placed on File in Greene Circuit Court
Two divorce suits were placed on file today in the Greene Circuit court at Bloomfield. The cases are Clifford Anderson versus Nancy Lee Anderson and Judy Rae Sheets versus George Menry.
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Greene
Bloomfield
Clifford Anderson
Nancy Lee Anderson
Judy Rae Sheets
George Menry
Indiana 1963 traffic toll rises with seven more deaths
United Press International reports Indiana's 1963 traffic toll reached at least 1,320 after seven fatalities on the year’s penultimate day, including a triple-accident near the Illinois border. The toll compares with 1,216 last year, while injuries from 1962 wrecks add 17 to the 1963 total.
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Indiana
Illinois
Greene County
Warmer Weather Forecast After Cold Christmas Week
Upstate Indiana endures a frigid December with readings as low as 12 below in places like South Bend and Lafayette. Forecasters expect a warming trend through Thursday, with New Year highs in the low 30s and dry conditions aiding motorists. Indianapolis marks the coldest December in 93 years, averaging 18.3 degrees.
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Indiana
South Bend
Lafayette
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Evansville
Rickenbacker Retires As Airline Executive
Captain Eddie Rickenbacker retires as Eastern Air Lines chairman after 46 years in aviation. The 73 year old plans writing and political crusading to defend the American way of life, vowing not to be idle amid modern challenges.
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New York
Eddie Rickenbacker
Eastern Air Line
Rickenbacker
Eastern
Line
3500 U S Airmen to Leave Japan Base
The United States will withdraw 3500 airmen and 2000 dependents from Japan within a year, along with 78 aircraft, reducing U S forces in Japan by under eight percent. Lt Gen Maurice A Preston said the move preserves commitments to defend Asia. Currently about 46000 U S military personnel and 54000 dependents are stationed in Japan.
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Tokyo
United States
Japan
U. S
Maurice A. Preston
Asia
Far East
Wallenda Weds Detroit Nurse After Narrow Escape
Mario Wallenda, survivor of last year’s Detroit fall that killed two Wallendas, married Linda Croninger, a Detroit nurse who helped him recover. The civil ceremony at the Wallenda home in Sarasota drew circus notables and Croninger’s Detroit parents Albert and Mary Croninger.
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Sarasota
Fla
Wpi
Mario Wallenda
Detroit
Wallenda
Linda Croninger
Miss Croninger
Albert and
Mary Croninger
Arctic Front Drops Temperatures Across Nation
An arctic cold front chills the nation from the Gulf states to the East with subfreezing days in Chicago and Milwaukee and near zero in St. Louis and Louisville. Southern California endures record heat while San Diego hits 82. Snow belt forms along Lake Michigan and northern plains. Weather relief expected Midwest. Gov Reynolds says federal grain aid for eight drought counties.
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Gulf States
California
Chicago
Milwaukee
Wis
Dallas
Tex
Atlanta
Mercury
St. Louis
Louisville
U. S. Weather Bureau
Midwest
Lake Michigan
Muskegon
Mich
Detroit
San Diego
Calif
Los Angeles
Pacific Northwest
Madison
John Reynolds
Agriculture Department
Farm Tax Class Set for January Ninth Evening
County Extension Agent James P. Stansfield announces a January 9 farm tax class at 7 pm in Lyons L and M School. Jean P. Coleman will lead the session covering Federal Income Tax Social Security and state taxes with emphasis on farm business. Attendees may consult personal social security issues with SSA representatives. A State Revenue official will answer questions on the new state tax.
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James P. Stansfield
Lyons
Jean P. Coleman
Cooperative Extension Service
Stansfield
Indiana
Social Security Administration
State Department of Revenue
City Names New Linton Department Heads in 90 Day Plan
Mayor-elect A M Risher and the new council unveil heads of city departments who will assume office Wednesday with 90 day appointments. Names include William Burress Police Jack Allen Fire Guy McNew Light Eugene Core Gas and Water Cliff Taylor Water Plant William B Carlton Utility Superintendent Joseph Haseman Utility Office Manager.
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A. M. Risher
Risher
P. H. O’hern
City Hall
O’hern
Taylor
Carlton
Linton
E. V. Bull
Standard Oil Co
South Linton Coal Co
Bill
Linton Kiwanis Club
Frank Courtney Legion Post
The
Masons and the Elks
R. W. Carlton
Joseph Haseman
Utility Department
Chamber of Commerce
Johnson weighs veto of 4.4B public works bill
President Johnson faces a decision on signing or vetoing the 4.4 billion public works appropriation. He may veto over a Panama Canal provision seen as limiting executive authority. He plans to explain his choice and keep former presidents briefed on national affairs.
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Johnson
Johnson City
Tex
White House
Panama Canal
City
Harry S. Truman
Murphy
Truman
Missouri
Central Intelligence
John A. McCone
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Republicans Rule Host of New Mayors to Take Oath of Office
Indiana will inaugurate a large group of new mayors on January 1 1964 replacing many Democrats with Republicans. The shift includes 86 new mayors across 111 cities as GOP gains in populous cities reshaped local power structures. Inaugurals will also install clerks treasurers and council members with county officials taking office after long waits.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Ohio River
Lake Michigan
Scottsburg
East Gary
New Haven
Hoosier
Americans Ring in New Year With Noise and Gala Feasts
Americans gather hats and horns for New Year celebrations in ballrooms, restaurants, private parties, and church services. New York plans the Grand Central gala for 3,000 guests at $35 to $100 with Guy Lombardo, televised. Other venues include Delmonico’s, Hawaii luau at $17.50, and St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco with a $25 couple dinner and ice carved letters parade.
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New York
Grand Central Railroad Terminal
Guy Lombardo
Delmonico’s
Hawaii
San Francisco
St. Francis Hotel
Guild to host stroke film by Indiana Heart Association
The Greene county Hospital Guild meeting on Monday at 1 30 p m will show a film on strokes presented by Fred Weitel of Indianapolis representing the Indiana Heart Association. Midland unit members will serve as hostesses at the hospital clinic room.
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Fred Weitel
Indianapolis
Indiana Heart Association
Greene County Hospital Guild
Midland
Shoup Retires as Head of U S Marine Corps
Gen David Shoup native of Battle Ground Indiana retires as Marine commandant with President Johnson prompting photographers to sing happy birthday to the general. Johnson noted the birthday as Shoup’s retirement day and led the crowd in song at LBJ Ranch.
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Johnson City
Tex
David Shoup
Battle Ground
Ind
Johnson
Shoup
General Shoup
LBJ Ranch
Linton Post Office, businesses close for New Year
Notice says the Linton Post Office lobby opens Wednesday with no window service or deliveries. All government agencies will be closed along with stores, banks, and most businesses for New Year's Day.
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Linton Daily Citizen
Linton Post Office
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