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02 Feb 1960
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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1960
Page
1
A dictionary notes Mine Run as an unassorted product described as an assembly of like kind not specifically classified. The entry labels it a medley of thoughts or ideas.
Kennedy likely to announce entry in the Indiana presidential primary during an unscheduled Indianapolis stop. A Kennedy aide said the move aims to maximize publicity as competition includes Daly and other hopefuls. Lincoln State event includes a news conference after a 2 p.m. arrival.
Cairo reports large Egyptian armed forces streaming into the Sinai and taking positions along the Israel Egypt truce line. Fire in the demilitarized zone near Syria adds to the crisis as Nasser liaises with Amer while Britain confirms a UN backed cease fire.
Timmy Brennan six years old wandered from home in northeastern Marion County Indiana during a game with his brothers. A search party of state troopers township volunteers and civil defense found him asleep on a hill a mile away after nightfall. He slept through the ordeal and prayed for rescue.
Coalbrook South Africa rescuers hold slim but real hope for saving some of 440 miners trapped for 12 days in the Clydesdale coal mine. A mine official said the chance remains as water in bore holes lowered after rising Sunday.
Veterans Administration officials say GI life insurance cash dividends will rise about 4 percent in 1961 with potential future increases. In Florida Cape Canaveral UPI reports a Titan ICBM launch today, appearing to mark its first flight success in nearly nine months.
Cuba hosts a Soviet cultural week led by Anastas Mikoyan featuring a music festival and Russian film showings, signaling a focus on commercial ties as sugar trade volumes with the USSR rise. In Havana, a mass court martial verdict looms for 149 accused counter revolutionaries as prosecutors urge various prison terms.
A United States Air Force B52 bomber crashed during touch and go at Ramey Field Puerto Rico killing seven crewmen. Victims identified include Col Samuel G Porterfield Lt Col Keith M Garison Lt George G Fedterer Lt Kent W Slaughter Capt Robert E Howell Capt Nabor Mendez Perebrina and Sgt William R Hill.
Martinsville Indiana grand jury will hear charges against Victor L Bennett 20 in the death of his grandmother Myrtle May Bennett 74 found beaten in her home January 22 Bennett jailed after confessing striking the widow with his fists A second youth Jack K Stapert 20 Martinsville was released on 1000 bond after admitting presence at the scene but denying burglary participation
A flight computer at Ben dix Aviation Corp automatically plots cross country routes for United Air Lines. It speeds up planning by selecting fastest and most comfortable passenger paths and reduces pilot workload from manual computations.
Ground Hog editor reports from Beehunter Marsh predicting six more weeks of winter. Augustus Ground Hog dismisses politics and only forecasts weather, noting harsh travel and uncomfortable conditions for the reporter while delivering his annual preview.
The 1960 Porchlight Drive in Linton raises funds for the Greene County chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Kiwanis President Don House announced the event, with volunteers touring homes to collect during 7:15 to 9:30 PM. residents were asked to leave porch lights on to signal donations. William J. Tubby, Greene county M O D chairman, urged generous contributions.
Groundhog reports show cloudy conditions statewide except South Bend where the sun shone. Forecasts call for mostly cloudy skies into Thursday with rain likely late Thursday and moderating temperatures in the 25 to 40 degree range.
Area beef owners in an eleven-county region are invited to a beef school at the Sullivan County 4-H Fairgrounds on Thursday February 18 starting 8 30 a m ending 3 p m. Purdue extension specialists and local producers will present sessions on pastures breeding cow herd management and a trimming demonstration with free noon bean soup served.
Indiana State Highway Department will open bids February 25 for bridge construction across 16 counties. Read list includes Greene Over Beehunter ditch near Spensler and Linton and Owen Over Fish Creek near Freedom and New Hope with specific county road locations.
Members of the Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Police will meet at 7:00 PM Thursday at Mrs. Gloria Hemmerling's home. Attendees were asked to bring Valentine Ball tickets and funds to finalize plans for the Valentine Policemen's Ball.
Hartford City Indiana principal Leonard Redden shot and killed two veteran teachers at William Reed Elementary as students watched. He then fled the scene with a 12 gauge shotgun, prompting a citywide search and school safety precautions for evacuees.
Linton merchants announced seven promotional events for 1960 at the Roosevelt hotel. Jim Hubbell named committee members for each event and letters were sent to 85 merchants seeking support. So far $900 has been raised toward a $2,500 annual goal.
Festus Snodgrass a 67 year old Randolph County farmer pleaded innocent in Randolph Circuit Court to assault and battery after a chunk of firewood booby trapped with dynamite exploded injuring Linda Ann Ring. Ernest Ring pleaded guilty to petty larceny fined five dollars and costs and a 30 day suspended jail term. No trial date was set for Snodgrass.
Across the demilitarized zone near the Sea of Galilee machine gun fire flared as six days of border clashes heated the crisis. The United Arab Republic allegedly ordered Egyptian troops toward Israel while Ben Gurion warned Parliament force could be used to protect citizens after a four hour Sunday night battle.
Indiana Bell Telephone Co presented a $1.7 million program at an Indiana Public Service Commission hearing to introduce dial service in Bloomfield Linton Jasonville and Dugger with direct long distance dialing for three towns. The plan includes extended service links with Smithville exchanges and rate increases for residential and business customers.
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