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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1976
Page
1
Larry Gibbs, aide to Congressman John T. Myers, will be at the Linton post office on Thursday June 3 from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. He will discuss constituent problems and questions with attendees.
Fire Chief Ron Collins said lightning might have caused a blaze that destroyed the 50 year old Francisco Elementary School Sunday night. The flames had spread throughout the building housing kindergarten through eight grades by the time firefighters arrived. No damage estimate was available as classes had recessed for the summer a week earlier.
The national Jaycee convention will be held in Indianapolis from June 21 to 24. Nearly 10,000 Jaycees from across the country will attend sessions focusing on marriage memory and public speaking. Speaker lineup includes Marabel Morgan author of The Total Woman.
Two Senate staff aides were fired by Senator George McGovern after he cited their public involvement in a movement to sidetrack Jimmy Carter’s presidential bid. McGovern demanded resignations from Alan Baron and Jack Quinn for taking action, while Carter praised McGovern’s move.
Martha Mitchell 57 estranged wife of John Mitchell died Monday, destitute in Washington. Services Thursday at First Presbyterian Church Pine Bluff led by Rev. Richard Dodds and Rev. W L McColgan with burial at Bellwood Cemetery.
Heavy rains reduced Indiana fatalities to ten over the holiday weekend nine from traffic and one drowning. Police and sheriff patrols helped keep the toll down despite many drivers speeding. Rain boosted crops yet damaged outing plans as roads stayed slick in some counties.
United Press International reports three states Montana Rhode Island and South Dakota hold primaries with Carter Ford and Reagan vying for delegates. Church Udall challenge Carter in Rhode Island and Montana while South Dakota offers a tossup. Biden?
Congress moves to extend for three years the Federal Energy Administration and authorize 256.4 million to run the agency until September 30, 1977. Debate splits over keeping the agency alive for price controls and energy rules amid broader Justice and ethics questions. King Juan Carlos of Spain to address lawmakers as joint sessions slated. ethics probe into Rep Wayne Hays announced.
United Press International reports 426 deaths from traffic accidents during the 78 hour Memorial Day weekend ending Monday midnight. California led with 61 fatalities, followed by Michigan 27 and New York 24 as states restated heavy post shortage traffic.
Thousands of Syrian troops with 200 tanks launched an operation into east central Lebanon to disarm Muslim and Palestinian guerrillas amid civil war. The invasion tied to Palestinian and Christian factions and aimed at shifting control in the Bekaa Valley and Zahle as Soviet Premier Kosygin arrived in Beirut.
Indiana endured a stormy Memorial Day weekend with damage and heavy rain. No serious injuries were reported as a front moved through from northwest to southeast. By Wednesday, sunny spells return with showers possible later in the week.
Over the holiday weekend three people were injured in Greene County auto accidents. William Duvall and passenger Mary Downey sustained serious injuries after a southbound crash on Highway 67 near Switz City. Deputy Tambi Cooksey also suffered injuries in a west Lyons Road crash, and David Lundy escaped injury in a Switz City ditch incident. Other drivers faced various non fatal outcomes with minor property damage reported.
Indiana officials report Greene County April unemployment at 6.4 percent with 750 jobless and 11,050 employed, against March 7.9 percent with 925 unemployed and 10,850 employed. Local officials argue the true rate may be nearer 10 to 11 percent due to benefits timing.
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