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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1960
Page
1
A descriptive dictionary styled note defines the phrase Mine Run Mine Run as an unassorted product from a mine, an assembly of like kind not specifically classified, a medley of thoughts or ideas.
A column recounts Mine Runner's street interviews on defense treaty protests in Japan and casual exchanges with residents about daily life topics. It also notes a Caribbean publication accusing Fidel Castro of Moscow style brutality and Communist influence, citing journalists Joe Martin and Phil Santora.
A station wagon and an auto were damaged in a collision at A and North Main streets at 5 20 this morning. Mrs Dorothy Goodman of 890 Roosevelt Street driving south on Main allegedly disregarded a flashing stop light and pulled into the intersection. The 1953 Goodman sedan was struck on the right side by a 1960 station wagon driven east on A Street by David Lee Nation of 120 Fourth Street Southeast. Total damage estimated about 550 dollars. Investigations continuing today.
Senate Democratic Whip Mike Mansfield blasted the Eisenhower administration for disarray in foreign policy and defense. He warned the UPI speech that leadership questions and the U-2 incident have triggered diplomatic turmoil and urged limiting vice presidential duties and reducing personal diplomacy by top leaders.
The body of Mrs. Sarah C. Baker 46 Indianapolis was found under a bridge with a plastic bag over her head. Coroners say death by asphyxiation but no ruling on suicide yet. she had been despondent after her husband’s death and an industrial accident cost her forearm. Relatives noted she had withdrawn funds shortly before disappearance.
Linton Girl Scouts on an annual camping trip at Mc Cormick's Creek state park were said to be all right after unusually heavy rainfall near Spencer. A house mother who drove to the site reported strong winds and some tree damage but the girls remained in good shape. Eighty three local residents were at the park.
The United States assumes defense obligations for Japan after the revised security pact is signed in Tokyo. Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi announces his resignation amid factional strife and intense opposition escalating to leftist riots and a cancelled U.S. presidential visit.
The Weather Bureau issued a second advisory noting numerous heavy thunderstorms and a few severe storms with damaging winds from Terre Haute to Louisville, expected between 3 PM and 10 PM CDT southeast of that line.
New Orleans nightclub singer John Gary, 27, ended a 78 hour 35 minute underwater stay in an Indianapolis motel pool to study weightlessness for the Air Force. He wanted 100 hours and had hoped to reach 168, aided by divers and air tanks.
At Cape Canaveral U S missile crews launched four space vehicles and war rockets in a 24 hour period, including two Polaris tests from sea and land. Atlas and Transit launches followed, with Transit II A and a dual satellite payload marking a record aided space test. Pentagon space experts hailed the twin satellite launch as evidence of practical orbital capability.
President Eisenhower, resting at Kaneohe after his Far East visit, aims to shield the Republican party from criticism over the Japan visit. He plans to stress Philippines Korea and Moscow as factors and deliver a nationwide report from Washington next week after returning to the White House. The plan includes a TV radio speech from the White House and a campaign style defense of his trip.
Washington UPI reports a rebellious House blocked both Republican and Democratic proposals to curb surplus wheat production. Bonn UPI says West Germany arrested another notorious war criminal Wilhelm Knoppe, a general in the SS accused of mass murder.
Severe storms battered Indiana with winds up to damaging levels, flash floods, and fires. The Weather Bureau warned of further wind and possible tornadoes as towns like Henryville and Spencer faced power outages, flooded streets, and emergency closures across multiple counties. A highway crewman died clearing downed trees near Clay City, and widespread telephone disruptions affected thousands of residents and businesses.
The House passed a Medicare style measure by 380 to 23 to provide subsidized medical care for about 590,000 to 1,000,000 Americans over 65. It authorizes federal matching grants to expand state public aid for elderly care starting July 1 1961 and would extend Social Security coverage to 875,000 more workers.
Indiana Employment Security Division reports last week total claims at 37,946 an increase of one tenth of a percent from the prior week. Director Richard A. Phillips notes 6,218 new claims and 30,207 ongoing cases, with 1,521 continued federal claims and 190 for federal insurance.
In Portland Indiana two Jay County farmers died in tractor accidents within 27 hours. Arthur Zorn aged 59 died Wednesday when his tractor plunged into a ditch and crushed him eight miles northeast of Portland. Russell Heston aged 68 died Tuesday evening when his tractor overturned into a ditch three miles east of town, crushing him.
A 16 year old Indianapolis boy identified as James Allen Cagle was jailed in Greene county after a Jefferson Township JP court fined him $10 and costs or $27.75 for driving an auto without a license. He was arrested following a minor accident in which the vehicle, owned by his stepfather, was involved.
Mayor Robert F. Wagner vetoed the American Nazi party rally planned for Union Square and denied Rockwell a permit to speak. Rockwell was hustled from the city after a protest near Foley Square. Wagner called Rockwell a half penny Hitler and warned the crowd would riot if allowed to speak.
A Western Horse Show is planned for Saturday night at the track north of the Linton Stockton High school building. Horses and riders from a large area are expected to participate. The event is sponsored by the Linton Sunset Wrangler Saddle Club and the Linton Stockton High School Athletic Boosters. Admission is 25 and 50 cents. The grand parade starts at 7 00 p.m. with events at 7 15 p.m. including pony class Western pleasure children's horsemanship flag race pole bending sack race clover leaf cob race rescue race musical chairs and scoop shovel.
The Royal Neighbors lodge hosts a covered dish dinner in connection with a meeting at the Red Men's hall. The gathering takes place at noon on Wednesday, June 29.
A severe electrical storm and gusty winds disrupted power in Linton Lyons and Worthington with three hours of outage. Rain totaled over an inch and a half by noon as Noble Lantrip reported 99 inches of rain at Elliston by 7 am and warned White River could reach flood stage near 18 feet in days.
Sullivan Indiana and Michigan Electric announces Breed plant near here began power generation after synchronization with IM system at 8 25 p m Tuesday During a staged testing program plant manager Homer Sager said boiler fires were lit last week and testing will continue for weeks Full production is planned later this summer The plant houses the largest single power generating unit in the United States with a potential of 450000 kilowatts
Mrs Bedonna Worth will host members of the Mothers Guild of the First Baptist Church for a picnic at her home north of Linton at 7:00 o clock Monday night, according to church officers.
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