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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1977
Page
2
Atlanta UPI report says several friends and civil rights associates of the late Martin Luther King Jr. want James Earl Ray moved to a maximum security federal penitentiary after his escape attempt. The recapture of Ray appeared imminent.
Hog prices fell across sizes with 1 500 head reported in Indiana markets. Cattle moved mixed with steady steers and weaker cows, while hogs showed weaker barrows and gilts and cheaper sows and boars. In Atlanta discussions, public figures questioned Ray’s escape and security at Brushy Mountain prison amid a possible conspiracy link to the King murder case.
Area notices list a birth in Linton a son eight pounds six ounces to Mr and Mrs David West Linton. Numerous dismissals and divorces followed by many property transfers across Wright Center Jasonville Linton and surrounding townships to multiple spouses and executors under various estates in Greene County Indiana.
Girl Scout camp near Locust Grove Oklahoma reports three deaths and possible sexual assaults after girls were found in sleeping bags at Camp Scott. Parent and sheriff criticize delayed response and leaders who urged sleep.
Paul Bredeweg of Central High School Switz City attends 1977 Boys State at Indiana State University as a school delegate. He will be a senior in the fall. Activities at Boys State continue through Saturday.
Obituaries for Wilber Bill Taylor of Linton Seymour with burial at Fairview Cemetery follow funeral services in Seymour. Virgil Gray of Terre Haute noted for IBEW work. services in Terre Haute with burial in Roselawn Memorial Park. Kazuko Ferguson of Shanghai born, died Yokosuka Japan. services in Worthington and family details provided. Legal ad seeks low income representatives for regional economic committee with nomination and election details.
Indiana farming progress shows 95 percent of soybeans planted, corn nearly emerged with stands fair to good, oats 75 percent headed, wheat turning color with 5 percent ripe. Alfalfa first cutting 90 percent done as soil moisture improves. Period ending June 10 reports five days suitable for field work.
A 10 month old girl in Attica New York died of cyanide poisoning after reportedly ingesting Laetrile tablets used by her father. Doctors say it may be the first recorded accidental Laetrile death in the United States. The child was pronounced dead at Children’s Hospital after transfer from Batavia area hospitals.
Funeral services announced for Charlotte Miller 83 of Bicknell at United Methodist Church with burial in Wilson Cemetery near Coal City. Also services for Charles W. Mayrose 94 of Worthington at Shoppenhurst Funeral Home Clay City with burial at Ashboro. Additional notices list Edna Pafford 82 and Mamie Horning 89 with respective church services and burials.
Twenty nine first and second graders who witnessed the shooting of Bettye McCaster in a Detroit classroom are subpoenaed as prosecution witnesses against Al Lewis. The trial includes concerns about child trauma and potential unique witness participation.
Marguerite Brown explains raccoon behavior and distribution in the United States. The animal’s diet, nocturnal habits, and interactions with humans are covered, including breeding, hunting, and the risks of keeping raccoons as pets.
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