Year end outlook notes 1966 growth and trends
Indiana University analysts predict 1966 GNP around 702.6 billion with about 3 percent real growth after prices, noting increases in government purchases and modest rises in residential construction and consumer sectors. The analysis highlights durable goods, Medicare effects, and tax changes shaping expenditures. Dick West previews 1966 news stories to watch after listing 10 future items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Business Review
I. U
Dick West
Excise Tax Cut and Social Security Hike Start New Year
Washington moves begin New Year with excise tax cuts taking effect at noon easing New Year’s Eve bills. Social Security tax increases start Saturday raising max tax to 227.20 and funding higher benefits and health care for the elderly, boosting revenue by about 5 billion. Tax changes include 4.5 percent on first 6,600 of income, cuts on club dues telegrams and telephone service, and repeal of stock and bond transfer tax.
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Washington
UPI
Car Turns Over When Driver Loses Control
A one car crash on Lone Tree road at the Hwy 54 junction east of Linton involved James W. Thompson a 17 year old and passenger Linda McNew. Thompson lost control while attempting to stop, the car flipped onto its top in a ditch. McNew suffered bruises cuts and abrasions and was pinned before rescue crews arrived.
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Lone Tree
Linton
Greene County Sheriff's Department
James W. Thompson
Thompson
Linda McNew
Miss McNew
Greene County Rescue Unit
Series of Classes For Farmers Set
The 1966 series of adult farm evening classes for Linton and Stockton townships opens Tuesday Jan 4 at 7 p.m. in the vocational agriculture room of the local high school. Ten weekly sessions cover topics from farm machinery to soil and water management with one family night and no fee. Ralph Morgan of Paul Thompson Farms will discuss corn planting methods at the first meeting.
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Linton and
Stockton
Ralph Morgan
Paul Thompson
Vocational Agriculture Department
Linton-Stockton School System
Greer Garson Theater Dedication at Santa Fe College
The College of Santa Fe in New Mexico named its theater the Greer Garson Theater to honor the famed actress. The UPI report notes the gesture as a tribute to Garson's impact on film and culture.
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Hollywood
UPI
College of Santa Fe
N. M
Greer Garson
Humphrey Faithful Talks With Marcos On Vietnam Aid
In Manila Hubert H. Humphrey met with President Ferdinand E. Marcos at Malacanang to urge immediate Filipino assistance to South Vietnam. Aspiras said talks covered Southeast Asia and possible closer Philippine cooperation with the free world. any troop commitment would require Congress approval, with a Jan. 24 session date noted. Marcos plans to seek authorization for about 2,000 personnel, engineers or combat troops.
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Philippines
Ferdinand F. Marcos
Manila
Marcos
Hubert Humphrey
Hubert H. Humphrey
Ferdinand E. Marcos
South Viet Nam
Humphrey
Asia
Johnson
Malacanang Palace
Jose Aspiras
Aspiras
Southeast Asia
Viet Nam
Philippine Congress
Congress
Record-Breaking Weather in Indiana Sees Highs Hit New Records
Indiana bids farewell to the Old Year with record highs as Indianapolis soars to 67 and Evansville reaches 68, eclipsing the 1875 daily mark of 64.
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Indiana
Mercury
Indianapolis
Evansville
U S Peace Moves Faced Soviet Roadblock in Vietnam
President Johnson’s peace push met heavy opposition from Soviet Premier Kosygin who condemned U S aggression and called for American troop withdrawal. Ho Chi Minh urged withdrawal in a New Year message. Despite efforts, bombing pause held amid rising Viet Nam fighting and a Dalat blast killing one U S service member and wounding ten.
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Johnson
Moscow
Alexei Kosygin
U.S
Viet Nam
Kosygin
Izvestia
North Viet Nam
Ho Chi Minh
United States
South
North
Dalat
City Council Plans For New Ordinance
The Linton City Council met in a special session to settle outstanding claims and draft an ordinance for purchasing workmen's compensation for police and fire department members. The ordinance will be presented at the next regular meeting. A special meeting is set for Tuesday Jan 4 at 7 p.m. to open bids for a police car, a two ton truck, and two pickup trucks.
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Linton
Explosion at Union City plant injures eight
Eight people injured when a gas explosion ripped through Schiller Manufacturing Co. die casting area late Thursday. Frederick Wetzel of Greenville, Ohio, is among the seriously burned. Police cite a gas leak as the cause and the plant was shut for repairs. Nationwide, the National Safety Council warned of 360 to 440 traffic deaths during the 178 hour New Year holiday period with 17,000 to 21,000 injuries.
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Union City
Ind
Schiller Manufacturing Co
Frederick Wetzel
Greenville
Ohio
John Bosworth
Ridgeville
Stella Phipps
Mooreland
National Safety Council
United Press International
Mediators Expect Strike Settlement At Olin Powders Plant
Federal mediators voiced optimism that a settlement on wages and working conditions would be approved by union members at the Olin Mathieson Chemical plant in East Alton Illinois. The strike, which shut the factory on December 1, affects a powder used in U S small arms ammunition for Vietnam. William E Simkin said the vote to accept the agreement would proceed among the three unions involved.
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Washington
William E. Simkin
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Olin Mathieson Chemical Co
East Alton
Ill
Viet Nam
Simkin
Appointments to Greene County Welfare Staff
Mrs. Jack Cravens of Linton and Mrs. Tom Beck of Bloomfield were named to the Greene County Welfare Department staff. Cravens becomes a case worker in Bloomfield succeeding retired Doris Marshall, while Beck is hired as clerk typist replacing Lessalee Pickard who moved to the hospital business office in Linton. Charles Hawkins was appointed to the board of directors to fill Otto Richardson’s vacancy at the January meeting.
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Jack Cravens
Linton
Tom Beck
Bloomfield
Greene County Welfare Department
Cravens
Doris Marshall
Beck
Lessalee Pickard
Worthington
Freeman Greene County Hospital
Charles Hawkins
Department
Otto Richardson
Parties Dances to Greet New Year in Local Celebrations
The ringing in of the New Year 1966 and the ringing out of the old 1965 will be observed in the Linton community tonight with various events. Residents will look to the past and hope for the future as they gather at local venues for New Year’s Eve festivities.
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Linton
Desiderata’s Calm Advice Sparks New Year Cheer
The piece highlights the Desiderata as a guide to renewal and life, noting Max Ehrmann’s authorship and its enduring message. Community clubs line up celebrations for New Year’s Eve, with the Eagles Lodge Accents, BOP Elks smorgasbord, Moose Lodge dance, American Legion gathering, and teen dances at Linton venues featuring the Entertainers and Kingsmen.
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Eagles Lodge
B.O.P. Elks Club No. 866
Moose Lodge
Fern Duvivier
American Legion
Frank Rode
Entertainers
The
Velvets
Linton
Linton National Guard Armory
Kingsmen
Rock Will Speak At County Meeting
Lt Gov Rock will be guest speaker at the Greene county chapter annual meeting of the Wabash Valley Association. The event at Bloomfield High School cafetorium begins 6 30 p m Wednesday Jan 12. Topics include water resources and Greene county economic development and the Richland Creek reservoir project. Tickets are 2 at the cafetorium or from association officers.
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Robert L. Rock
Greene County
Wabash Valley Association
Oscar Kramer
Bloomfield High School
Rock
Richland Creek
Kramer
Bill B. Hollingshead
James Sparks
Robert Grounds
G. L. Mitchell
W. H. Oaken
Earl R. Row
Plato Spencer
Robert Woodruff, Jr
Bill Ross
Frank Lenning
John A. Watkins
Parked Car Struck In Morning Accident
An early morning crash 90 feet north of A st on Second in Linton involved a 1964 car driven by David M. Carrico. He struck a 1959 sedan parked owner John E Hildenbrand Hymera, pushing it into a lawn. Carrico faces DUI and reckless driving charges. passenger William Morton hospitalized with head injuries.
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Second St
Linton
David M. Carrico
Second Southwest
John E. Hildenbrand
Hymera
Carrico
William Morton
Indiana sees New Year holiday traffic toll near 1500 mark
Two deaths during the 78 hour New Year weekend push Indiana’s 1965 traffic toll toward 1,500, with 1,493 confirmed early today. Edith Straub 76 of South Bend and Clarence Spaulding 45 of Indianapolis died in crashes as the state logged 26 holiday fatalities. Kenneth Bailey 33 of Lt. Philip also died from injuries in Evansville area wrecks, while the coma patient deaths were reported from a long term auto crash saga.
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Indiana
Hoosier
Edith Straub
South Bend
Gary Whiteman
Clarence Spaulding
Indianapolis
U.S. 52
Marion County General Hospital
Kenneth Bailey
Phillip
Evansville
Two-Car Collision Reported on Hwy 67
A Thursday 7 20 p m collision just north of the Eel river bridge on highway 67 injured a passenger. Mrs Harold Starnes admitted to Freeman Greene county hospital with facial and head cuts. George Watson 39 Indianapolis skidded broadside into the northbound lane and was struck by Harold Starnes 36 Spencer. Watson arrested for DUI and driving on the wrong side. State Troopers Gastineau and Grant investigated.
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Eel River Bridge
Worthington
Harold Starnes
Freeman-Greene County Hospital
George Watson
Indianapolis
Spencer
Starnes
Watson
Gene Gastineau
Jerry Grant
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Ehrmann
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