24 Feb 1970
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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1970
Page
1
Industry notes rising coal demand and growing mine mechanization. Joy Manufacturing produced cutting and loading systems while conveyor networks and shuttle cars boost output. Coal use for power grows from 229 to an estimated 365 million tons by 1972, with sustained price competitiveness cited.
French President Georges Pompidou arrived at the White House with wife for talks with President Nixon after spending the night at Camp David. The visit centers on France's Mirage sale to Libya and could affect future US arms requests for Israel. A 2,500 strong demonstration by Jewish groups protested the arms deal near the Washington Monument.
Joe Stockrahm of Linton-Stockton High School will join 91 Indiana students on the inaugural Jet Age Classroom flight to Washington D C He will tour the capital meet Indiana legislators and return the same day Governor Whitcomb and state leaders accompany the group Stockrahm is noted for high academic achievement
Ground crews at Heathrow announce total stoppage against eight Arab airlines and partial action against El Al citing security fears. BOAC crews threaten to halt refueling and maintenance, risking shutdown of several Arab carriers dependent on BOAC at London airport. El Al to continue service except engine start process is banned. BOAC seeks to lift the ban with airline spokesman.
Ralph Raper announces Switz City sectional ahead with games Thursday 7 and 8 15 p m Doors open 6 p m Saturday 12 30 and 1 45 p m doors open 11 30 a m Championship at 7 15 p m Tickets 3 season 1 50 single Parking by Civil Defense and Central FFA Cameras allowed only for press at gym ends Banners balloons noise makers banned Cheering blocks allowed Tickets available through local schools and Western Auto Linton contact.
Witnesses from United Mine Workers District 19 expected to appear before a federal grand jury probing the $3.7 million allegedly spent to enforce control amid the New Year s Eve murder of union leader Joseph A Yablonski his wife and daughter. The panel seeks the source of payoff funds as it enters its fourth week of hearings.
At Monroe County Airport two aircraft escaped serious injury when an incoming Piper Cherokee piloted by John E. Miller of Greenville collided with the wake of a Convair 580 owned by Allegheny Airlines. The Piper suffered about 31,400 in propeller and landing gear damage. The Allegheny pilot was blamed for not using the end of the runway and failing to yield.
Senate antitrust subcommittee hears that about one third of hospital admissions may be unnecessary and that insurance and medical training push for in hospital care. Dr. Amos N. Johnson cites biases toward hospital payment and pressure to extend stays as costs rise. Chairman Hart warns costs could hit 31,000 daily by 1980.
U S planes resumed Stratofortress bombing in Vietnam and sent B52s to Laos to hit supply lines for North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces. A major helicopter and sampan action near Can Tho killed 20 enemy fighters and destroyed 45 sampans. An early February incident near Qui Nhon injured civilians and militiamen. U S infantry uncovered a seven ton arms cache near An Khe signaling a possible spring offensive.
North Vietnamese troops seized Muong Suoi near the Plain of Jars, forcing government forces to retreat to an air field. U S and Lao aircraft bombed the town as refugees fled Highway 7, with analysts predicting дальней communist moves toward Phu Khun and Luang Prabang as government forces struggle to halt the advance.
The Office of Economic Opportunity announces funding for the Davies-Greene-Martin Community Action Program is cut off effective February 23. Denny Bays and Roscoe Simmons said they believed only restrictions remained, but the Chicago office says no reconsideration is planned. Local officials plan further investigation.
Bids for the Eel River bridge on Highway 67 at Worthington were opened with Tousey-Bixler Construction Company as the low bidder at 1 100 592 42. Seven firms entered bids from Vincennes Salem and Indianapolis and the contract awaits state commission approval with work to begin soon after.
The weatherman says a sunny day in Hoosier land gives way to a colder change. Lows tonight drop into the 20s and by Thursday morning the mercury may fall to the teens, especially in northern counties.
The Nixon administration moved to Congress with details of a 1.5 billion installment for the Safeguard ABM system. Defense Secretary Melvin R. Laird would outline the plan to a joint Senate committee session, as lawmakers debate whether to focus ABM on a Soviet threat or an anti Chinese capability. Senior senators discussed resisting a sole anti Chinese role amid radar readiness questions.
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