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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1961
Page
3
About 100 youths from across Indiana compete in the Indiana State Junior Chamber of Commerce Road-eo. The winner earns a $500 scholarship and a spot in the national contest.
Frank Lary earned the nickname mule with a stubborn 2-1 win over the Cleveland Indians, halting their 10-game streak in the second game of a Thursday doubleheader. He fanned eight, allowed six hits, and improved to 9-3, while Wynn Hawkins fell to 5-3. Norm Cash hit his 15th homer for Detroit.
President John F. Kennedy incurred a painful but not serious back injury at a tree planting ceremony in Ottawa Canada. He used crutches during recovery while concealing the incident on a European trip and later left for a Florida holiday without the aids.
A column blends fishing humor with reflections on late spawning bass and safe handling. It shifts to racing at Terre Haute with jokes about mud and crowd gaps, then critiques baseball pitching styles from overhand to side arm and warns about ineffective "sucker" pitchers.
Cleveland manager Piersall praise centers on Jim Dykes as the Indians surge with Jimmy Piersall hitting .370 to lead the league. Dykes keeps control with firm, fair handling and between umpire squabbles, earning respect and potential Manager of the Year talk.
A University of Michigan survey shows nearly one in seven adults seek outside counsel on personal issues. Clergymen are consulted by 42 percent, family physicians by 29 percent, and psychiatrists or psychologists by 18 percent. Lawyers and marriage counselors trail.
The Linton Boys League board will meet at 8:00 pm at the Elks lodge to decide on Thursday night game halted by 10 pm curfew. GE and Peoples Trust played to 10-10 in five innings, then time ran out. American Legion beat Larris Record Shop 7-2 in the first contest.
Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson declared the United States will not surrender Asia to Communism and outlined steps to aid Vietnam. He noted progress after a 30000 mile Southeast Asia mission and urged intelligent, effective cooperation with nations raising living standards to halt communism in Asia.
The Ellis 4-H club met at Donnie Wilson’s home to plan a float for the Linton Fourth of July parade. Glenda Fish led the pledge and Larry Gabbard led the 4-H flag pledge as members answered roll call with favorite animals. Andy Reinties spoke on bicycle safety and Donnie Wilson demonstrated electricity while a film on Farm Tractor Safety was shown. Refreshments were provided by Eddy Withycombe Trisha Newsom and Eddie Miller.
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