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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1962
Page
1
Washington dispatch reports the Kennedy farm program facing a decisive roll call as the House enters a third day of debate on the administration plan to impose strict wheat and feed grain production controls to reduce surpluses costing the government about $1 million daily in storage fees. Republican opponents express private pessimism.
GOP leaders charge that Agriculture Secretary Orville L. Freeman has steered the bill toward regimentation and ruin for farmers. They accuse him of buying votes by yielding more than a dozen floor amendments demanded by Democrats to win their backing.
Hog slaughter data show 4 500 head, prices mainly 25 cents higher across weights from 190 to 300 plus pounds with ranges $16.00 to $19.25. Sows up to 18 75. Cattle and calves totals around 1 075 and 60, steady to firm with high and choice grades quoted from $23.00 to $26.50, cows $13.00 to $16.50, bulls $18.00 to $20.00. Dealers generally $1 higher with good and choice $26.00 to $28.00.
Admitted Wednesday: Joe Allen Linton Vincent Duncan Jasonville. Today Mrs. Bill Higginbotham Lin ton gave birth to an 8 pound 5 ounce boy unnamed. Mrs. David Sanders Sandborn Mrs. Charles Montgomery Linton gave birth to a 5 pound 15 ounce girl unnamed. Discharges include Mrs. Joseph Dicus and daughter Switz City Jerry Richardson Bloomfield Joseph Sharr Bloomfield Mrs Harriett Gibson Linton David McCullough Bloomfield.
A New York dispatch reports Britain facing a subtle clash over insulting terms applied to clothing and jewelry. The controversy traces from the Duke of Edinburgh’s use of tripe to disdainful phrases for hats, shoes, and fabrics, with industry spokesmen urging careful speech to protect brands and market values.
Indianapolis Mayor Charles H. Boswell, rival to Birch E. Bayh for the U S senatorial nomination, met at noon with eight Hoosier city mayors and planned talks with three more as delegates to the Indiana Democratic State Convention. The gathering signals opposition to Governor Welsh’s endorsement and hints at broader municipal backing for Boswell.
Joliet police raided Nick Guido's home as his wife Patricia was found digging on the back lawn and loading diamonds and envelopes with Chicago addresses. She was charged as an accessory. Guido is wanted for questioning in the gang style slaying of Herbert Kwate. Kwate and Sid ney Frazin were killed within hours of each other, marking the 11th and 12th gang executions in the Chicago area this year. Authorities recovered master keys, rifles, and buried gems during the stakeout.
The Sullivan County Board of Review schedules a special mass meeting for June 27 at 10 am in the Courthouse to address widespread inequities in Cass Township and Dugger assessments. Despite many petitions, the board says equalization cannot be achieved by merely acting on filed petitions and invites all taxpayers to attend.
Two eight year olds faced juvenile court over taking nail clippers a small car an alarm clock three roses a pint of milk 24 bottles of beer and a prayer book from nearby houses. They said the items were for furnishing their den.
Artesia, NM reports a deflationary trend with gasoline at 24 cents per gallon and hamburgers priced at eight for 1 dollar, signaling a sharp fall in consumer costs and living expenses.
UPI reports that the U S defense budget will top 165 billion dollars for nuclear weapons in the coming fiscal year while France plans roughly the same total. McNamara argues such weapons are costly and unwinnable systems, and Rusk warns of accident risks as power spreads. Both speeches urge arms control and warn Europe of U S insistence on centralized Western defense.
A car truck collision near La Fayette, Indiana, killed Richard Cook, 34, of Darlington, as the 493rd traffic fatality of 1962. The tanker trailer leaked ammonia fumes, hindering investigation at the scene. Gerald Titus, 36, of Janesville, Wis., escaped injury after his truck pulled into the intersection to make a left turn. Two other deaths occurred nearby: John C. Jacobs, 61, of Chicago, in a collision with Selma Smart, 40, of Morocco, and Melvin McNamee, 47, of Fort Wayne, who was struck crossing Indiana 13.
Two real estate transfers were recorded in Greene County. Roy A Heaton and wife to Walter Crowe and wife in Mary P Humphreys Addition to Linton. Rex Hudson to Roy E Mattack real estate in Richland Township. Hobart T Cooper and wife to William E Dunning and wife in Fairview Addition to Linton. June Ferguson to Ben H Sink trustee in Wright Township. Ben H Sink trustee to June Ferguson and others in Wright Township. Wayne Abram and wife to Ray Q Abrams and wife in Beech Creek Township. Donald and Mary Abram to Charles W and Fay M Hudson in Beech Creek Township. Irl McDonald and wife to Orlin R Burkett and wife in Greene County. Dorothy Doane to Ronald D Mishler in Highland.
LAFAYETTE Ind Seasonal strengthening of hog prices highlighted farm commodities for the first half of June. Hogs gained 1.50 to 2.00 per cwt with top bids to 18.50 in Indianapolis mid month. Cattle stayed near steady but high. prime steers 27-28, choice 25-26. Lambs up with prime grades at 25. Grains mostly down except rye up, soybeans down slightly, beans recovered later. Poultry steady to weak, eggs up about 5c a dozen. broilers 14-15c lb, large eggs 26-28c farm level.
Mrs. Florence Bennett aged 78 died at her Jasonville home after an extended illness. Born January 18, 1884 in Owen County she lived in the Old Union Christian community. Survived by brother Fred Reed Jasonville sister Mrs. Emma Marlow Jasonville and twenty nieces and nephews. Funeral at two oclock Friday at McClanahan Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lloyd Miller officiating burial in Sanders Cemetery.
Mrs. Edith Hays Burns died at her daughter Mrs. James Griffiths home in Fort Worth on a Wednesday morning. Born March 4 1891 in Worthington she was a Methodist. Husband Charles Burns preceded her in death. Survivors: daughter Mrs Griffith of Fort Worth two sisters Mrs Jacob Corwin Worthington and Mrs Roy E Price Indianapolis and two grandchildren. Body returned to Evans Funeral Home Dugger with services to be announced.
The Seafarer's Union announced that 16 locals will be represented by the National Conference of Fishermen and Fish Cannery Workers in Washington. The group aims to repeal a provision in an anti trust law barring fishermen's unions from bargaining over prices before voyages.
The Dow Jones averages show declines in several sectors with notable drops in industry and utilities shares. Overall trading results reflect a cautious market as investors react to mixed data and shifting demand across key indices.
Lancaster Pennsylvania council tightens dog leash rules after complaints of canine behavior. Warden Winfield Noden requested changes to an ordinance banning leashed dogs from private premises without the owner's consent.
Jean Justice, 31, admitted to wearing robes and posing as a barrister to gain entry at the Old Bailey for a spy trial hearing. The incident highlights a daring impersonation to secure a court seat.
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