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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1965
Page
2
A Portland fire official urges caution after a 17 year old nephew died scrubbing a garage floor with gasoline. He warns gasoline vapors spark easily, flow downhill, and explode on contact with a spark. The letter shares the family plea to readers to never use gasoline for cleaning and to be wary of its vapors.
President Johnson will send Congress next month a defense budget near sixty billion dollars, the largest since World War II. The plan faces sharp reviews over Viet Nam emphasis, with a re-review likely and a possible extension of the January 25 submission deadline. Defense plans hinge on unresolved issues discussed by Johnson and McNamara, as the Vietnam buildup drives force expansion and production.
In Saigon, 1st Lt. Anatole Slawinsky of the International Control Commission sprinted to a police station seeking political asylum after a chase by four Polish colleagues. Vietnamese police saved him from arrest, and he was taken to military security headquarters. The spokesman said he is a civilian official temporarily commissioned as a first lieutenant. The man appeared physically weak and details were not released.
In Pittsburgh Boyce Park opened slopes on Wednesday when ski director James J. Ryan, 32, was struck by a snapping air hose from a snow‑making machine. He suffered a fractured jaw and four lost teeth in the incident.
Vckie Sue Alsman infant daughter of Larry and Linda Frye Alsman of 61 S Lester Bloomfield died at 1 30 pm yesterday at Riley Memorial Hospital after short illness. Born June 1 1965 in Linton. Survived by parents a brother Rickey Lee Alsman grandparents Mr and Mrs Clayton Frye Bloomfield and Mr and Mrs Bob Alsman Linton. Body at Jenkins Funeral Home Bloomfield. Funeral at 2 pm Saturday at the funeral home with Rev Hester Hale officiating.
Ray E. Osborne 76 of Worthington died at Freeman Greene County Hospital at 1 05 am. He was born July 21 1889 near Newark and was a retired elevator employee. He was a member of the Christian church and a Worthington Masonic lodge past master. He is survived by his widow Ethel Osburn a daughter Keck Myers a son Orval Osburn two grandsons four stepsons two stepdaughters two brothers and several relatives. Myers Funeral Home at Worthington will receive friends Saturday afternoon. Funeral services at 2 pm Monday with Rev Herbert Baynes officiating burial in Worthington cemetery.
General hospitals nationwide treated and discharged almost 600 000 psychiatric patients in the 12 month period ending April 1965. The Public Health Service said this reflects a 40 percent increase over ten years, based on a survey by the American Hospital Association and the Office of Biometry, National Institute of Mental Health.
In Shelby Superior Court on Thursday Fairland brothers Hiram Dunagan aged 31 and Richard Dunagan aged 23 faced charges linked to a string of hog robberies across Shelby Rush Henry and Hancock counties. Police found a load of hogs in Hiram's garage and arrestees were held on bonds totaling 1 000 and 5 000 dollars. The men were scheduled for arraignment on January 17.
Studies indicate the kitchen is the most common site for home accidents and that most incidents result from careless actions.
A compact crossword style clue set lists entries for several numbered across and down hints. Across clues include Benefit bad tempered dwelling goddesses of the seasons paid up prevention measure Abraham's birthplace dusk herd of whales weather word yearly and Between Colorado and Nevada shoal. Down clues include Ironic exclamation.
Property transfers filed with the county recorder include Joe Warren to George Kimbe in Ech Creek Township and Ina Barnes to Robert H Kenney in Linton among others. Dismissals list several residents, and hospital admissions note Floyd Cramer of Linton at St. Anthony Hospital in Terre Haute and Henry Henico of Linton in Bloomington City Hospital, both in serious condition.
Indiana National Bank of Indianapolis sues Raymond L McCombs and Karen L McCombs on a note. Albert McCloud sues William R McCloud for divorce. Welfare Finance Corporation sues Dean Dickey and Rosetta Dickey on a note.
The U S Census Bureau reports the typical American family grew to 3.71 persons in 1964. This compares with 3.54 in 1960 and 3.60 in 1955, reflecting a steady increase in household size over the decade.
Take another look at steps and stairs in your home. Clutter on walkways and disrepair are two of the leading reasons for falls.
News of Men In Service Pvt. Larry Joe Braun son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Braun of Lyons Ic completed his basic training at Ft. Knox Ky after a two week visit with his parents. He is now stationed at Ft. Lewis Wash where he will receive eight weeks of A I T training. The 20 year old soldier was graduated from I and M School with the details ending here.
Mr and Mrs Hugh Carter of Franklin announce a son born December 28 at Freeman Greene County Hospital weighing eight pounds eight and a half ounces named Clinton Christopher. Grandparents include Mrs Ives Poindexter of Sandhorn and Mr and Mrs David McQuinn of Franklin. Mr and Mrs Emmerson Parola of Linton announce a daughter born December 24 at Greene County Hospital weighing seven pounds four ounces named Sandra Lee. Siblings Stephen and Cindra Sue greet her. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Steve Parola and Mr and Mrs Maurice Duffrey of Linton, with great grandparents Emmerson Frederick and Nellie Henico of Linton and Perritt Parola of Charlroy, Pa.
UPI reports Alaska offers 130 health insurers while Texas has 504. All other states lie between. The Health Insurance Institute notes 1900 health insuring units nationwide paid 7 hundred million in benefits during 1964.
Liqui starch tends to be slightly more expensive than dry starch but offers added convenience. When adding water to the dry starch, care must be taken that the particles do not settle out of solution and cause uneven distribution of the starch on the clothing.
The Labor Department reports the cost of living rose by about two tenths of one percent in November, lifting the index to 110.6 of the 1957-59 base and reducing the dollar to 90 cents. Food costs were unchanged while fresh vegetables rose and offset by declines elsewhere. Most annual increases came from services and food, with the year expected to end nearly 2 percent higher than 1964.
The Agriculture Department adopts five feeder pig grades U S No 1 to cul l effective January 1. Grades reflect slaughter potential and thriftiness to forecast carcass quality and weight gain. The rules will underpin federal state market reports. A separate study finds cold water laundering retains more bacteria, unless chlorine disinfectant is added, which lowers counts.
Washington agencies launch Medicare Alert to ensure needy adults over 65 do not miss the opportunity to enroll in the new federal doctor bill insurance. Eligible individuals must apply by March 31 to secure the bargain rate and avoid higher premiums later. the program adds paid up hospital coverage to the base health plan. The National Automobile Club notes over 100,000 rental cars are available nationwide.
A collage of 1960s items reports on Nixon’s yearlong U S tour, Johnson and Humphrey travel plans and gallstone surgery, a White House leak dispute, Mao Tse tung aboard Vostok 26, and a dramatic nuclear battle scenario.
Saturday events include Jasonville Lodge No. 305 installation at 7 p.m. at Masonic hall. Greene County Coin Club meets 7:30 p.m. at Bloomfield High School agriculture room. Wabash Valley SPEB SQSA at American Legion home 7:30 p.m. Elks Duplicate Bridge at 12:45 p.m. and mixed couples at 7 p.m. Triad at Linton Public Library 7 p.m. Chickaseth Council Pecahontas at Red Men's hall 7:40 p.m. Tri County DeMolay at Masonic temple 7:30 p.m. Lyons Chapter 371 OFS at Masonic hall 7:30 p.m. Dugger Chapter 482 OES at Masonic hall 7:30 p.m.
The National Science Foundation seeks notice from anyone planning weather experiments under a new federal order. Effective January 1, violators can be fined up to $500 for failing to inform the agency. The rule aims to better disseminate information on weather modification and prevent contamination of active research areas.
The Board of School Trustees of the Metropolitan School District of Shakamak will accept sealed bids for library furniture until 4:00 P.M. January 13, 1966, at the Superintendent’s office in Jasonville Indiana. Bids must meet specifications on file and include a 5 percent certified check or surety bond, non collusion affidavit, and a 50 percent performance bond if awarded. The district may accept or reject all bids.
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