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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1964
Page
1
A Lyons reader Deanna Mumma criticizes Beatles coverage while others discuss regional topics. The Jasonville road project progresses with Right-of-Way work and a budgeted timeline through mid 1965. A coin found by Comedia Hudson and a colt named Dolly highlight local curiosities as Indiana license plate debates stir State Police officials.
Officials announced a Monday 7 p.m. meeting in the band room at Linton Stockton High School for Choralaids. 4-H project plans will be discussed and mothers of glee club members are urged to attend.
Senator Vance Hartke announced Greene County residents receive 276 182 monthly in Old Age Survivors and Disability Insurance benefits to 4501 county residents. Indiana statewide totals show 505554 residents receive 34716575 monthly in benefits.
Caroline Kennedy the six year old daughter of the late President attended a picnic at the British Embassy marking her promotion from kindergarten to first grade. She will attend Stone Ridge Country Day School in Bethesda Maryland for second grade while her mother runs a nursery school for John John and his friends.
Frank Terrell returned home on North Drive from Memorial Clinic in Indianapolis after major surgery. His doctor requests no visitors for a few days.
A report from the Indiana Statehouse says Democratic candidates Thomas Lemon and Marshall F. Kizer may join forces to block Roger D. Branigin, who leads the gubernatorial race. The stop Branigin ticket would pair Lemon for governor with Kizer for lieutenant governor, amid a crowded field and shifting GOP prospects as candidates seek convention surges. The piece names other contenders in both parties and notes Ris tine leading the Republican lieutenant governor slate with seven total candidates.
Michael Allen Young an 18 year old grocery clerk from Rio Grande New Jersey was held on $20000 bail after Secret Service agents arrested him for sending an anonymous note to President Johnson. Agents found two rifles a pistol and a five inch hunting knife in his room during the arrest and he admitted target practice. Authorities charged at a hearing that the note mailed last May 27 was from Young who is described as a confused person.
Indiana Senators Vance Hartke and Birch Bayh urged Treasury Secretary Dillon to impose countervailing duties on Canadian auto parts imports. They cited rebates given to Canadian manufacturers to undercut U.S. firms and said duties would restore fair prices and help U.S. jobs. A petition from over 1,000 Indiana residents accompanied the request, with UAW Local 287 backing the move after job losses.
Wayne Doyle of Martinsville Virginia takes a temporary post as assistant to the president and publisher of the Linton Daily Citizen. A Pulaski native with 17 years in Southeast newspapers he will assist all departments and aid local merchants with layouts and promotions while his family plans a move to Linton.
Leon Spice, 40, of Bloomfield, indicted for first degree murder in the May 29 fatal shooting of his wife Bertha Spice, 34. Spice wounded himself during the incident and is hospitalized with a shattered left leg under guard. Their children Ginger 15 and Alan 13 testified. Spice will be arraigned and held without bond after hospital release.
Bevely Hills California report says NBC CBS ABC and wire services back a joint coverage plan. McAndrew of NBC notes talks already occurred and suggests initiating post election discussions. UPI president Thomason supports the idea as a means to ensure clearer, unified returns and reduce public confusion.
A Governor's Commission on the Status of Women subcommittee in Indianapolis will begin drafting a minimum wage and a maximum hour bill at a June 9 meeting. The group may face internal opposition as they study federal wage and hour laws and favor a graduated approach with higher rates in years two and three.
The Linton Aerie of Eagles No. 578 elected officers at a recent meeting. Norman Miller was named president, Don Keller vice president, Charles Brosche chaplain, Morris Bouschet outside guard, John Stanton inside guard, Ronald Hobbs trustee, Ralph May treasurer, and Calvin Clayton secretary.
President Johnson's war on poverty gains Democratic backing in the House as the Education and Labor Committee approves a $962 million package aimed at youth skill training local anti poverty projects and new aid while Republicans label it a vote buying scheme. Fueled by a party line 19 to 12 vote the bill seeks to fund poverty programs and a volunteer corps alongside financial aid for marginal operators with a fast track to floor action possibly after next week.
About 5 000 Americans and thousands of British and Canadian veterans travel to Normandy for ceremonies marking the 20th anniversary of the June 6 1944 invasion. De Gaulle skips the events while Omar Bradley heads the U S delegation at Omaha Beach. Eisenhower and Montgomery do not attend. Observances span Gold Juno Sword beaches and Ste Mere Eglise ending at the U S cemetery near Paris.
Indiana Bell will mail a new telephone directory next week with a white cover and dial image. The list includes Bloomfield Dugger Jasonville and Linton exchanges plus non Bell areas. Marked community locations and an alpha list on the cover promise easier reference.
Raleigh Buck Banard has been discharged from Free man Greene county hospital where he was treated for injuries from an accident. His doctor requested that he have no visitors.
The Linton Chamber announces new participants for the Fourth of July parade. The Barlow Twirlettes from Mooresville join for the first time, Rogers Rangers color guard makes its debut, and Zorah Zips motorcycle unit returns with Zorah Shrine. Also joining are Crane Naval Ammunition Depot sailors display and two trucks, plus eight high school bands. The parade theme is Patriotism with Kenneth Smith as general chairman. The Allen Amusement company carnival opens June 29 at Humphreys park for six days. For more information call Mrs. Greenwood at the Chamber of Commerce.
The Shakamak Pioneer Days celebration wraps Sunday with final events. A beef roast and square dance start at 7 p.m. tonight, followed by a pancake breakfast Saturday morning. A parade at 1 p.m. Saturday features trophy presentations. Formfit opens 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday. A rodeo at the fairgrounds and carnival activity cap the night, with free demonstration calls by Indiana Bell.
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