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Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1959

Page

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Mine Run Assembly of Like Kind Ideas

A dictionary note defines Mine Run as an unassorted product from a mine, an assembly of like kind items not specifically classified, and a medley of thought or ideas.

U S Plane Is Attacked In North Korea Territory

A U S Navy patrol plane was attacked by MIG jets about 85 miles east of Wonsan in international waters. The tail gunner was seriously wounded, and the craft returned to Miho Air Base after six attack runs at 7000 feet.

Washington UPI Defense Department Navy North Korea Department Sea of Japan Wonsan Iwakuni Marine Air Facility Japan Honshu Donald Mayer Miho Air Force Base

Superman actor George Reeves dies by suicide in Los Angeles

George Reeves, known for portraying Superman on a television series, was found dead at his Benedict Canyon home in West Los Angeles. Investigators say a Luger pistol was by his side. Reeves, 45, had appeared in many films and TV productions including Hopalong Cassidy features and titles like From Here to Eternity and Gone with the Wind.

West Los Angeles UPI George Reeves Reeves Benedict Canyon

Standings in Queen Contest Reported

The Linton Fourth of July Queen contest standings were announced by the sponsoring committee. Top contenders include Donna Perrigo leading followed by Donna Chapman and Sharon Kay Goodman with Sally Johnson in fourth.

Linton

New Castle Plant Signs Agreement After Local Picket Stand

In New Castle Indiana firefighters Tire plant scheduled to resume operations after Local 238 United Rubber Workers ratified a new contract. About 250 workers had refused to return to work pending settlement of local grievances following a 58 day strike at another plant.

New Castle Ind Firestone Tire and Rubber Co United Rubber Workers Union

Guardsmen Reopen Recruiting for Linton Indiana Unit

Captain Dwight Kohlman announces the Linton company Company E 1st Med Tank Battalion Patton 138th Armor is reopening recruiting after a year. vacancy 20. strength 78 enlisted 3 officers. authorized 104 enlisted and officers. Visit Armory state road 54 east of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. exservice men welcomed. Summer camp from July 18 to Aug 1.

Linton Company Indiana National Guard Division Dwight Kohlman Kohlman Linton Patton 138Th Armor National Guard State Road 54 Armory

New Oil Test Underway in Stafford Township

A new oil test is in progress in Stafford township just north of the Greene Knox county line. The test well is on the Doyle Shake farm near another test well drilled years ago. The Carter Oil company is conducting the latest exploration.

Stafford Township Greene Knox County Doyle Shake Farm Carter Oil Company

Castro Appoints Rebels to Key Cuban Police Posts

Fidel Castro reshuffles security by naming Maj Rolando Cabelas and Maj William Morgan plus Brandino Villela to interior, secret police, and mounted police posts. The moves come as air force patrols near Camaguey amid reports of an anti Castro invasion plot and landings on Isle of Pines.

Havana UPI Fidel Castro Camaguey Rolando Cabelas Revolutionary Directorate Brandino Villela Carlos Pino Autentico Maj William Morgan Ohio National Escambray Front Cuba Mounted Police Castro Fulgencio Batista

Fourth Feeder Pig Sale Is Held Here

The White River Valley Feeder Auction association completed its fourth successful sale at Humphreys park. 2,334 feeder pigs averaging 51.5 pounds sold for a total of 25,699.12 dollars, about 12.40 dollars per head. Buyers included Illinois Ohio and Indiana dealers, with a Fort Wayne sale to a large buyer. The group will take a June July vacation and resumes August 14.

White River Illinois Ohio Indiana Fort Wayne Nore

No decision after hearing on Earl Long hospital stay

Louisiana Governor Earl Long remains at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston with no immediate release. Judge L D Godard will take about a week to rule on whether Long should be freed as he undergoes a habeas corpus hearing amid interruptions and claims of coercion.

Galveston Tex UPI Louisiana Earl Long L. D. Godard Ole Earl John Sealy Hospital Long

Linton Fourth of July Queen Candidate Miss Lohr

Miss Lohr aged 17 is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Lohr of Linton and will join the Senior class at Linton Stockton High School.

Miss Lohr Leroy Lohr Linton Linton-Stockton High School Miss Tryon Max Tryon Fifth Street Linton- Stockton High School Cine Theater

Vice Quiz Figure Is Named in Suit

John Testo of Local 101 files a $75 000 damage suit in Lake County alleging slander by former Lake County Chief Deputy Prosecutor Metro Holovachka connected to Senate Rackets Committee hearings Testo testified in Washington and was linked to efforts to illegally organize pinball machine operators Verplank at a mass meeting criticized Sheriff Mandich and called for the dismissal of two Gary detectives who testified before the rackets committee last week.

Crown Point Ind UPI Gary Lake County Metro Holovachka John Testo Terazzo Workers and Helpers Union Holovachka Senate Lake Superior Testo Washington Verplank Peter Mandich Mandich Crime Commission

Two Teens Die In Three Vehicle Crash Near Terre Haute

Two teenage boys died in a three vehicle collision on the east edge of Terre Haute after police said a convertible driven by Fred D. Shanks struck a big truck and then was struck by Dale Lee Evans. Phillip Mills and Shanks were identified as deceased with Evans hospitalized and Leonard Ellis injured.

Terre Haute Ind UPI Phillip Mills Columbus Ohio Fred D. Shanks Brazil St. Anthony’s Hospital Shanks U.S. 49

Pfizer executive to speak at Kiwanis meeting

Charles Lofgren of Pfizer and Company will address the Kiwanis club tonight at 6 30 oclock. The talk is announced by Dr. Moore the club president and will be held at the Glenburn Community House in Terre Haute.

Charles Lofgren Pfizer and Company Terre Haute Kiwanis Club Glenburn Moore

Man Holds Half-sister Captive in Seattle Case

Seattle reporting Mrs. Ethel Adams awakened by a burglary chased the intruder into the street and yelled for help as he fled. Her daughter then shouted a startling remark prompting bystanders to assist as police arrived for the incident.

Man Seattle UPS Ethel Adams

Massive 400-man posse hunts for two slay suspects in Massachusetts

A 400 man posse surrounded dense woods in Middleboro to flush out John Coyle 24 and William Doyle 22, believed wounded after kidnapping William Sedgewick in Philadelphia. Police, FBI and state troopers cover 50 mile area aided by bloodhounds and an Air Force helicopter as dawn patrols ring doors and guard against hostage situations.

Middleboro Mass UPI Philadelphia John Coyle William William Sedgewick Coyles FBI John J. Kelly Massachusetts J. Henry Goguen

Linton Horse Wins at Marshall Illinois Horse Race

Bee Butler a trotter owned and driven by Welker Goodman of Linton won a 16 class trotting and pacing stake at Marshall Illinois Saturday night. She is being shipped to Sportsman’s Park Chicago to compete in pari mutuel racing.

Bee Butler Welker Goodman Linton Marshall Ill Sportsman's Park Chicago

Three Fair Days Are Predicted in Indiana

United Press International reports fair skies and mild temperatures across Indiana for at least the next three days. highs near 80 north and central the low 80s south with overnight lows generally in the 50s to 60s, and only a slim chance of evening thunderstorms in the far north.

Indiana Fort Wayne Evansville Mercury

Explosion Shuts Hoosier Farmhouse in Huntington County

An explosion wrecked a Huntington County farmhouse while the four family members were away. One side of the two-story frame house was torn out and the second story collapsed into the lower floor. Sheriff investigators probed a gas pocket as a possible cause.

Warren, Ind UPI Huntington County Vaughn Helms Warren Helms Ernest

Vermont House Bans Water Skiing After Dark

The Vermont House approved a ban on water skiing after dark with a narrow exception for bright moonlight nights, signaling new restrictions for recreational use on state waters.

Montpelier UPI Vermont House of Representaties

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