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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1965
Page
1
The Mine Run columnist is on vacation and the column will pause for about two weeks. Mine Run resumes in the Daily Citizen on or around June 28.
Dominican rebels are expected to release Pfc Larry R Lee of Conestoga Pennsylvania and SP4 Donald Jones of Pomona California who were captured after accidentally entering rebel territory during a supply run. The incident follows U S led fighting that killed four Americans and wounded 36 this week with inter American forces suffering Brazilian injuries and rebel casualties estimated at 70 dead and 200 wounded. The U S commander said the release would occur once the men learn to behave themselves.
Lt Col James McDivitt and Lt Col Edward White arrived at Le Bourget Airport aboard Air Force 1 for the Paris international air show with Vice President Humphrey. Johnson announced the goodwill mission to share space achievements as De Gaulle sent aides to welcome them.
Cape Kennedy witnessed a Titan 3C debut lifting a record 21 000 pound payload into orbit. The launch used two solid rockets delivering immense power and reached orbit 12 minutes after liftoff. The mission boosts plans for military space capability and a future manned space station.
The Indiana School Reorganization Commission approved six plans, denied two, and delayed one. Montgome ry County gained Montgomery Two as a separate unit, while Union Two was denied. Allen County saw provisions for a metropolitan district linking Eel River Perry and Lake Townships, with other Allen proposals held. Jefferson County formed a Madison Lancaster Two district. Martin and Blackford County districts approved. Clay County denied union of Harrison Perry Posey and Washington Townships. Chairman Bryce Bottom criticized the Harrison Perry Posey Washington plan as not fitting the county pattern.
Joseph H. Guerin aged 33 nephew of a local Philadelphia judge was held on $20,000 bond awaiting a June 30 hearing on a bank robbery charge. FBI arrested him for allegedly taking part in a Michigan City Indiana bank raid last March 19 involving over $30,000. The second suspect is Timothy J. Moriarty 35 of Malvern Pa now jailed in West Chester on unrelated charges. Guerin previously served seven years of a 15 year Florida robbery sentence and faces a parole detainer from Florida authorities.
Band leader George Melachrino was found dead in his London home aged 55. Police said no suspicious circumstances and a post mortem will be held. He formed the Melachrino orchestra and the Melachrino Strings and composed film music.
A brief weather update shows Thursday high and last night low with a 7:30 a.m. reading today. River stage stands at 7.0 feet with precipitation noted, while the day’s high and overnight low are 76 and 61 degrees respectively.
Rivers and creeks surged across Colorado's eastern plains wrecking bridges and washing out dams. Police reported a rising tally of stranded motorists and a helicopter rescue near Stratton as I 70 closed after a bridge collapse. A ham radio operator reported two children swept away near Lamar, with no local phone service.
Three Black Liberation Front members Robert Steele Collier Walter Bowe and Khaleel Sayyed were given ten year terms for plotting to dynamite Liberty Shrine sites including the Statue of Liberty and the Washington Monument. Accomplice Michelle Duclos received five years after pleading guilty and testifying for the prosecution.
The forecast predicts calm conditions with light rain possible by Tuesday. Temperatures near normal in the north and about three degrees below normal in the south, with highs in the 70s to 80s and overnight lows mainly 40s to 60s.
Mr and Mrs Joe Thomas have returned to their home after visiting their son Dr and Mrs Joe Thomas and family of Champaign Illinois.
Former presidential press secretary Pierre Salinger, who turned 40, wed Nicole Gillman in a 16th arrondissement ceremony attended by his mother Mrs Jerome Carlson of Carmel California. The couple, who met during a magazine interview, plan to have children as Salinger travels from the United States where his divorce from his second wife was finalized this week.
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield of Montana says Congress may be two-thirds into the first session of the 89th Congress and could adjourn the week after Labor Day. Labor Day falls Sept 6 and the session began Jan 4.
Congressional leaders urged President Johnson to sign the $4.7 billion excise tax cut promptly so consumers could see savings soon. Johnson said he would sign but may need a few days for administration review and expected no veto. The bill, a compromise between House and Senate versions, would cut levies on items from furs to matches.
An Indianapolis motorcyclist, George Hilton aged 30, was killed after a collision with a car at a city intersection. Virginia driver Herrera Domingo, 22, Puerto Rican migrant worker from Belgrade Florida, will be charged with involuntary manslaughter. The piece notes Indiana’s 1965 traffic toll at 609, up from 525 last year, and mentions other fatal incidents including two soldiers killed near Knox and a scooter collided with a railway near Evansville.
A force of 27 B52 bombers from Guam dropped about 800 tons of bombs on a jungle region north of Saigon. The attack caused minimal ground casualties and two American deaths occurred in separate fighting.
Indiana leaders aim to boost the Indianapolis site bid for the $280 billion electron-volt accelerator by July 1 adding power cost details and expanded state recreation resources. Governor Branigin, IU President Stahr, and Purdue’s Hovde anticipate stronger presentation to AEC Chairman Glenn Seaborg as 120 bids compete for the facility.
Washington The Democratic National Committee reports in 1965 first five months show about $900,000 more in outlays than contributions. A party spokesman says income fluctuates and cites a upcoming $100 per plate dinner expected to net about $800,000 as expenses continue.
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