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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1971
Page
1
Greene County shows 74.1 percent of dwellings owner occupied, higher than state and national rates. Local data cite 7,810 owner-occupied homes out of 10,541 year round units with median price around 8,200 dollars and total owner property value near 64 million dollars.
The U S Court of Appeals will convene an eight-judge panel Tuesday to rule on the government’s bid to block The New York Times from publishing a secret Pentagon Vietnam report. Judge Friendly delayed today’s three-judge hearing and ordered broad briefing for all active Second Circuit judges.
Donald L. Hughes 48 principal of Worthington Jefferson School died suddenly of a heart attack at his Worthington home. He taught at the school since 1965 and was principal for three years. He was born in Atlanta August 27 1922 and served in World War II with the 38th Division. He is survived by his widow Jeanne Marie Mosbaugh Hughes two daughters four grandchildren and three brothers. Funeral set for Tuesday at 10 am at the Worthington Christian Church with burial in Dunkard Cemetery Arcadia.
The House Appropriations Committee recommended full funding for the FBI, proposing $334.4 million within a $4 billion appropriation to cover operating costs for the year starting July 1. The measure funds the FBI along with other agencies under State Justice and Commerce.
The FTC reports Americans pay 15 to 25 percent more for breakfast cereals due to high profits and heavy advertising. The 11 month study finds wholesale cereal prices about 2 percent above cost and suggested retail prices roughly 20 percent higher.
The Supreme Court upholds that juveniles charged with offenses that could carry adult penalties have no constitutional right to a jury trial. Justice Blackmun writes for a majority joined by Burger Stewart White, noting states may use juries if desired. Readings stem from North Carolina desegregation arrests and a Pennsylvania case of youths charged with robbery, larceny, and assault.
Juan V. Corona, suspected killer of 25 transient farm workers, remains hospitalized with chest pains at Sutter County General Hospital. Coroner deputies appeal to identify the last seven bodies as officials withhold comment on his condition and a news blackout is in effect.
Defense Secretary Melvin Laird testified that top civilian leaders in the Johnson administration directed the Army to spy on Americans including liberal candidates and civil rights activists. He said the operation was stopped March 1 and referenced a Pentagon riot control directive later declassified.
Leonard Brodrick mourns as the Royal Women’s Hospital confirms the death of the final member of a nine child birth. The last remains a boy and the family had hoped for a surviving son after fertility treatment.
Communist troops bombarded Fire Base Fuller with 1000 rounds of rockets and mortars then launched a ground assault. B52s dropped 500 tons of bombs in the area as US and South Vietnamese forces held the position five miles south of the DMZ. Five South Vietnamese marines were killed and 15 wounded in related fighting.
Indiana weather calmed after a weekend of scattered storms and warnings. Funnel clouds sighted near Plymouth Kokomo and Lafayette while a mobile home overturned in Osceola injuring two. Temperatures rose to the low 90s with humid conditions before cooler 50s ease in tonight as summer officially arrives at 8 20 p m EST.
Staff Sgt. Charles La Croix testified at a Medina hearing claiming threats of murder if he did not provide evidence against Capt. Ernest L. Medina in the My Lai case. The hearing examines whether improper command influence affected Medina's eventual trial for alleged murders.
The Greene County Sheriff's Department investigated two weekend accidents. At 9 30 a m Saturday Mary Hawkins of Bloomfield slowed to turn onto a side road off Highway 58 when a following 1970 Chevrolet driven by Shirley Meek of Odon rear ended her car causing $150 and $200 damage respectively with no injuries or arrests. At 5 15 p m Saturday James R Brown of Linton driving a 1970 Buick sideswiped a 1963 Plymouth driven by James continued on page two.
The House prepares to debate a $9 billion welfare reform bill aiming to raise Social Security benefits by 5 percent next year and overhaul Medicare and Medicaid. The key vote targets killing the welfare section, with passage contingent on that outcome.
At Latta Yards a seven car Milwaukee train derailed blocking several Jasonville streets. The 5:05 a.m. incident left unknown causes under investigation. Six of seven box cars were loaded and no injuries reported. Frank Sheets was conductor and Paul Morse engineer. Terre Haute crews helped clear crossings.
Ralph Nader criticizes U S banks for secrecy harming citizens as a study on Citibank and Bank of America highlights assets of 26 billion and extensive branch networks. The report, led by David Sdorf, claims regulatory gaps allow discrimination and predatory practices.
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