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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1957
Page
1
A fragmentary local column notes three high school boys cycling on First Street Northeast with one rider in the wrong lane. It also covers Ray Erwin recalling a fired proof reader, George Dye ending horse training, welfare and telephone service notes, cards popularity, and Baker United Shows adding rides for the 1957 Linton Fourth.
The United Nations Command announced a major military buildup in South Korea in response to alleged flagrant violations of the 1953 armistice by North Korea. Maj. Gen Jung Kook Rok condemned the move as an attempt to turn South Korea into a base for atomic war. The U N decision paves the way for closer U.S. aircraft deployment near Red China and Siberia, while North Korea protests and accuses the U N of masking its own violations.
The House narrowly or overwhelmingly backs administration plans to sell farm surpluses to Communist Poland for Polish currency, while in Washington the United States rejects Hungarian accusations that the American air attaché in Budapest acted improperly.
Three more Soviet motor torpedo boats pass Bosphorus en route from the Black Sea to join a cruiser and two escorts in the Mediterranean. NATO prepares a three day Rosie-Rosie exercise starting June 25, with observers noting possible unpublicized aims and a potential visit to Alexandria or a Syrian port.
Indiana wheat growers vote strongly for marketing quotas with 3 986 in favor and 1 469 against statewide 143 333 favor 28 823 oppose across 36 states final tally 172 166. Ohio New York Pennsylvania West Virginia vote patterns noted with Ohio near 60 percent in favor.
U S District Judge W J LeBay gave three years probation to William Brantman an accountant indicted on 97 counts of forging and transferring 65200 in government certificates stolen in a Plainville Indiana machine works burglary in 1954 Brantman pleaded guilty and must make full restitution and cooperate with authorities.
Margaret Anin Lippeatt 53 a Dugger resident died at home after a year long illness. She wed Thomas H Lippeatt in 1923 and ran Margaret's Tea Room briefly. Survived by husband Thomas P Lippeatt two grandchildren and father Joe Benham. Funeral services set at Dugger Catholic church with Rosary Sunday evening and burial in Dugger cemetery.
In Manorville New York Dr Joseph Kris sent a 1500 bill to the Hooper family for oxygen therapy during Benny Hooper Jr s 24 hour entrapment in a sanity well shaft The Hoopers say they cannot pay as Mr Hooper earns 105 a week The medical society mediation committee may review the matter while Dr Kris and Dr Elmer Hess of Erie Pennsylvania criticize the charge
Mr and Mrs John Reintjes visited Kenneth Talley at the Shriners hospital in St Louis where he is receiving treatment for a crippled condition caused by polio during the hospital's special open house event.
Linton firefighters were summoned to 880 A street SE at 8 30 PM Thursday where a television set caught fire from a short circuit causing minor damage per the report by the fire department.
Oye Butler of Sullivan county seeks 5000 in damages from Maumee Collieries company over alleged blasting damage to his Sullivan county property. A second suit, Bloomfield Production Credit association versus Harry Sagarsee and Ruby Sagarsee and others, seeks foreclosure of notes and a receiver appointment.
Indianapolis favorite Don Essig built a 4-up lead over Sherell Johnson of Linton at the halfway point in the 36-hole Indiana Junior Golf championship. Essig led with pars on Nos. 12 14 and 15 to reach 5-up before Johnson birdied No. 8 to stay in range. final scores were Essig 74 and Johnson 79.
Two Linton men Pyts Sammy R Winters and John B E Walton began six months of active duty under the Reserve Forces Act at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri They will undergo eight weeks of basic combat training and may then receive further unit and individual training The Winters and Walton families live in Indianapolis and Linton respectively Pvt Winters attended Purdue University and worked for General Motors prior to the Army Pvt Walton graduated from Linton Stockton High School in 1953 and worked for Indiana Bell Telephone The men volunteered to complete their military obligation in a local Army Reserve or National Guard unit
In Chico California a massive swarm of grasshoppers swept through the Sacramento Valley yesterday devouring fruits vegetables and range grasses in the worst infestation in two decades.
The state sees a low around 60s early today with highs near 85 to 90 later, followed by a humidity rise and scattered thundershowers. Forecasters warn of a brief cool snap late Sunday or Monday and warmer conditions through midweek with near normal to above normal temperatures and about an inch of weekend precipitation.
A Terre Haute promoter under NASCAR sanction opens a twin lane drag strip on the Fourth of July. Jim Shaw built an asphalt drag strip with reinforced base designed for high speed acceleration runs. The project aligns with growing national interest as clubs organize accelerations for both adults and youths.
Mr and Mrs Claude Fish return to their home at Freetown today after a three weeks stay with Mr and Mrs William Wakefield in Linton.
Attorneys for GI William S. Girard urge the Supreme Court to free the soldier from Army confinement in Japan. They seek a writ of habeas corpus arguing he has not been charged by the U.S. with a crime and should face federal court rather than an Army court martial. The government seeks a speedy ruling to reverse District Judge McGarraghy's decision sending the case to a Japan trial for man slaughter.
A Fargo tornado left at least eight dead in the city and ten in the two states, with 105 injured and millions in damage. National Guard units, naval and Air Force reserve help, and martial law actions followed as crews searched rubble for victims.
The Linton Ellis and Company teams schedule two games this weekend. They meet the Bloomington All Stars at 8:00 under lights at High School Park tonight and play Terre Haute Boiler Works at the local diamond Sunday afternoon. Sunday game begins at 2:30.
Workers expected to finish demolishing the Lyons school building and gymnasium after a fire. Contractor Rollie Russell and crew fastened cables to remaining walls and pulled them down as spectators watched.
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