14 Feb 1967
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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1967
Page
1
The piece reports advertising expenditures nationwide and in Greene County, highlighting newspapers as the largest local medium and linking per capita ad spend to buying potential. It discusses air pollution's impact on health, especially asthma, and notes reliance on air conditioning and bronchodilators for respiratory patients.
Indiana House Education Committee postponed action on two bills to create a State Commission on Negotiations guiding teacher salary and contract talks. ISTA and ISBA sponsored bills competed while AFL CIO aligned unions opposed both. The ISBA measure favors local autonomy with a centralized panel to oversee negotiations.
Two A4 Skyhawk jets from Attack Squadron 15 collided over rural woods near MacClenny Florida. Both pilots Lt Cmdr Jerry Tuttle 32 Hatfield Indiana and Lt Samuel J Gerard Jr 25 Grafton West Virginia parachuted to safety and were recovered by helicopters from NAS Jacksonville and Cecil Field.
Dennis E. Ervin 24 of Bicknell remained in fair condition at St. Anthony's Hospital Terre Haute after an accident near Linton on Saturday. Bernard Lang 23 and his wife Judy 21 of Hymera were injured in a Clay County crash just north of Greene County and hospitalized in Brazil. He is reported in good condition and she in fair condition today.
Rep. John Myers, Republican of Indiana, urged reducing spending rather than raising taxes at a Warren County Lincoln Day dinner. He said fiscal restraint should have been practiced earlier and warned against using the Vietnam War as an excuse for tax hikes.
White crosses marking fatal highway crashes in Indiana will get red tips to show victims might have survived with belt use. The crosses go back to August 1965 and are crafted from scrap lumber by inmates at the Indiana State Farm in Putnamville, painted white and reflective.
Elmer E. Tannehill announces his candidacy for fourth ward councilman subject to the May Democratic primary. A long time Democrat and 20 year precinct committeeman, he is a retired coal miner, city resident, property owner, father of four, and member of the Moose Eagles American Legion and Disabled American Veterans Chapter 9.
Indiana Senator Keith McCormick reports a Sunday closing bill bribe offer after a guarded phone call. He refuses to identify the caller, notes the inquiry about dollars and cents, and states he did not change his vote citing a bad piece of legislation. He favors licensing measures or higher Sunday worker pay instead.
UPI reports strong demand for U.S. farm products has cut government owned surplus crops to the lowest level since 1953, a 44 percent reduction over the past year.
Prime Minister Harold Wilson told Parliament there are moments in talks with Soviet Premier Kosygin when Vietnam peace seems within reach. He described an initiative that could bring peace tomorrow with a small triggering move, while Saigon’s Tran Van Do suspected secret discussions may already be underway between Allies and Communists.
A Green Acres pickup owned by Ira Lunn was recovered on the William Lucas farm after a call to the Greene County Sheriff's Office. A safe stolen from the Red & White Super Market was found in a Lone Tree Road corn field. a smaller safe remains missing. Lucas faces charges for interfering with a police officer. In Saigon the U S artillery team accident killed seven and wounded four as air and sea strikes targeted North Vietnam.
President Johnson sought to soften the impact of resuming bombing in North Vietnam after a six day lull. He pledged to respond promptly if Hanoi signals readiness to end fighting and stressed no harsh charges, noting Ho Chi Minh could negotiate anytime.
Harry Lehman of Linton reports that a German Shepherd aged 11 was poisoned this week. He says a young puppy and a house dog were poisoned in December but survived. He noted the incidents were reported to authorities, yet little can be done to stop such acts.
William Earl Gabbard and wife in Jasonville receive notice that their son SPC Robert E. Gabbard was seriously wounded in Vietnam on February 9, 1967. The Army announces he was wounded by an accidental discharge at a listening post. he is receiving care at the 18th Surgical Hospital APO San Francisco.
President Johnson will urge Congress to enact new civil rights laws in housing employment and justice administration. The 1966 housing anti discrimination proposal failed after Senate filibuster and House passage. officials say the 90th Congress faces tougher odds.
Adam Clayton Powell refuses to appear in person as a House committee weighs his right to sit in Congress insisting the panel cannot probe his personal conduct. Seven lawyers argued Powell's age citizenship and residence should decide eligibility as Chairman Emanu el Celler reviews the latest brief. The panel plans a Feb 23 recommendation while Powell skips the hearing.
Peking Radio reported Chinese Defense Minister Lin Piao sent a telegram to Viet Cong leaders promising the greatest sacrifices by China to secure a Communist victory in Vietnam. The message marked the sixth anniversary of Viet Cong Unification Day and praised the Viet Cong for six years of people’s war against the Americans.
New York Rangers announce defenseman Jim Neilson will miss at least a week with a badly bruised right hip suffered in a 4 4 tie with Montreal Sunday night.
Indiana Senate defeated by 30 to 16 a move by Senate Democratic leader Jack Mankin to redefine a pari mutuel betting referendum into a general gambling question. Debate centered on clarity as supporters argued the committee wording obscured voter intent amid broader bills on the fair bus and Sunday closing issues.
Greene County Sheriff Dale Horn urged residents to use caution when burning trash and brush. He noted several fires across the county and urged proper receptacles and vigilance to prevent field fires getting out of control.
Actress Jayne Mansfield lands in Saigon to start a day tour visiting U.S. military personnel stationed in Vietnam. The stop highlights Hollywood stars engaging with troops during the Vietnam War era.
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