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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1976
Page
1
Retired State Police Trooper Richard Myers was critically burned when a mowing tractor exploded in an orchard at his Bluffton area home. He suffered burns to most of his body and was transported to St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne for treatment.
State Trooper Robert Rogers returned home in Dyer from vacation to find seven firearms missing three handguns and four shotguns and rifles. No signs of forced entry were detected at the officer's residence.
Wayne A. Stanton, administrator of the State Department of Public Welfare, said Indiana’s Assistance to Families with Dependent Children program payments rose to $10 million in the last month. He cited legislative changes in computing the aid as driving the increase, part of a $2 million rise since April.
Weather overview from the National Weather Service notes continued warm and dry conditions in Indiana. Temperatures are forecast to reach the 80s and lower 90s later in the week with nightly lows in the 60s, extending Thursday through Saturday with no rain mentioned.
The 32 story Fourth National Bank building in Tulsa Oklahoma is being sold to the government of Kuwait. It would be the first Tulsa property sale to a foreign government. Jack W Kelley confirmed negotiations but refused to name the buyer.
Ray and Phyllis Hart donated all receipts from a five hour benefit at the Town Meeting Restaurant to the Christian Children's Fund. The event raised 516.87 plus 2.80 in tips, funded by 20 plus employees' donated pay, to aid orphaned and injured Guatemalan children after a devastating earthquake. Approximately 1,500 was also given to Guatemala relief via Rev. Catchem.
Ohio voters turnout projected at a record 2.5 million to choose 152 Democratic and 97 Republican delegates. Polls opened at 6 a.m. and closed 7:30 p.m. Voter flow varied by county with Akron Youngstown Toledo and Franklin County showing heavier than normal or brisk early turnout as Ford Carter Reagan and Udall vie for delegates nationwide.
The Greene County Board of Commissioners accepted the resignation of J. David Holt as county attorney and appointed Linton Attorney James Riester to fill the vacancy. The board approved 74000 in revenue sharing for the county landfill and allocated 21000 from a spillover fund to the ambulance service pending council appropriation. A 15 cent per hour across the board raise for highway workers was approved for the 1977 budget starting Jan 1, 1977, subject to state law. A petition to preliminarily list three Highland Township roads for repair was filed. The highway superintendent was asked to evaluate boiler repairs for the courthouse heating system and report back. Bell Telephone representatives discussed damages from a sliced cable in Fairplay Township and agreed to coordinate with highway crews on drainage work and cable protection.
The Jasonville City Council voting to buy a new 750 gallon per minute pumper for the fire department. Fire Chief Don Tribby reported on equipment needs and costs while Clerk Joyce Turpin was tasked to solicit bids. Utility head David Kramer outlined hydrant inspections and a summer mosquito fogging program.
Four downtown Chicago buildings including Central Police Headquarters and the John Hancock Center were struck by bombs Monday night injuring five people, two seriously. Investigators said a terrorist gang may be responsible with bombs timed near nearby crowd exits.
Sandy Allen the world’s tallest woman at seven foot five and 19 years old will be a special guest in Linton Indiana’s Bicentennial Fourth of July parade. She lives in Shelbyville and was born June 18 1955 in Chicago. Veterans and senior citizens receive honored places in the parade with many marching units and entries registering through the Chamber of Commerce.
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