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Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1966

Page

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Cookies From France Stir Memory and Indiana Economy

A reader shares a family recipe for Gaufets cookies from France noting the iron needed and kneading secret. Indiana University economists report Indiana trails Michigan in regional growth but leads many states in unemployment decline and personal income gains.

Minnie Cuvelier Sharon Hawkins Mid-America Michigan David F. Rush Indiana U. S Great Lakes Ohio Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota United States I. U Rush

Meteorite Shower Rains Few Large Fragments Annually

UPI reports a claim from the National Geographic that Earth endures about 7.5 billion microscopic meteoroids daily, yet only around 90 sizable meteorites up to 10 pounds strike yearly.

Washington UPI The National Geographic

Revised Tax Plank Adds Interest to Demo Meet

Indiana Democrats opened their biennial state convention to adopt a revised tax plank aimed at undercutting Grists. The resolutions committee announced the plank would push tax relief and oppose new levies while nominating the state ticket unopposed for November. John E. Mitchell and other incumbents were named to key state offices.

Indianapolis UPI Indiana Nelson Grills John E. Mitchell Flat Rock Mark N. France Fort Wayne Jack L. New. Greenfield William FE. Wilson Jeffersonville Supreme Court Frederick E. Rakestraw Rochester Merton Stanley Kokomo John J. Murray Knox Paul Hirsch Anthony Champa Boggstown Alan Yergin New Castle

Catholics Can Be Good Communists Convention Told

James Kennedy a 27 year old former Catholic seminarian told the American Communist party convention in Webster Hall New York that a good Catholic could also be a good Communist. He urged targeting urban Catholic workers especially in Gary Indiana and argued no inherent conflict between Catholicism and Communism. Police stood guard outside as 202 delegates 45 alternates from 31 states and 400 observers attended.

New York UPI America James Kennedy Chicago American Communist Party Kennedy Gary Ind John XXIII Steamy Webster Hall Lower Manhattan

Indiana Fries In Heat As Temperatures Near Century Mark

Heat wave continues across Indiana with 90s reported in southern two thirds and forecasts showing temperatures rising to near 100. Five day outlook calls for 6 to 10 degrees above normal with limited relief and a chance of thundershowers totaling about three quarters of an inch mainly weekend.

Indiana

Legion District Meeting Set at Memorial Post Bloomfield

American Legion Seventh District members will meet at the Memorial Post in Bloomfield Sunday at 10 a.m. to elect officers. A noon dinner served by the Auxiliary follows, with six eligible delegates from Linton urged to attend.

American Legion Seventh District Memorial Post Bloomf:eld Linton

Rev Shannon Begins Pastorate in Linton at First Methodist

Rev Lloyd H Shannon will take duties as pastor of First Methodist church and Glenburn Mission in Linton starting Sunday. He arrives from Wesley Chapel in New Albany where he served since 1959 and was active in evangelism and ministers associations.

Lloyd H. Shannon First Methodist Church Glenburn Linton Wesley Indiana Elizabeth Marengo-Milltown New Albany Madison Avenue Church Indianapolis Worthington Bloomington Holland- Zoar Evansville Wesley Chapel Conference Board Evangelism Methodist Ministers’ Association Shannon Illinois Asbury College Woman's Society of Christian Service Shannons Colleen Shannon LaDuke Charlotte Jean Rebecca Ann Patricia Sue Vickie Verrick Rev. Shannon Cit

U.S. Cavalry Battles North Viet Army Battalion

U.S. 1st Cavalry troops attacked a North Vietnamese battalion of about 400 men in the Central Highlands near Saigon during Operation Nathan Hale. Commanders reported heavy artillery and air support, with several dozen enemy casualties and ongoing fighting as part of a broader multi theater effort.

Saigon UPS U.S. 1St Cavalry Central Highlands Michael Mike) Kalla Cleveland Ohio 7Th Cavalry U.S Pleiku da Nang Tay Ninh North Viet Nam

Bicknell Woman Stabbed to Death

Vincennes Indiana police say 29 year old William Zellars was arrested in Terre Haute as a suspect in the stabbing death of his aunt Mrs Ruby Zellars 51 at her Bicknell home. She called for help before dying. Neighbors found her. a bloodied shirt and knife were recovered. Zellars fled Cincinnati shirtless prior to arrest.

Vincennes Ind UPI William Zellars Terre Haute Bicknell Ruby Zellars Virginia West Gretchen West

Linton Pupil Attends Aerospace Seminar at Purdue

William Talbott of Linton a senior at Linton Stockton High School will attend a five day Purdue University seminar exposing high school students to space age careers. Experts from aviation and aerospace fields spoke as 84 Midwest schools were represented. Students rode an Air Force C123 inspection flight to Bunker Hill Air Force Base and returned via Purdue Airport surveying the Strategic Air Command base from the air.

William Talbott Linton R.e. 3 Linton-Stockton Purdue University Bunker Hill Air Force Base Strategic Air Command Purdue

Accident Victim Charles Rumple 10 In Hospital After Collision

A car tractor crash Thursday on Highway 59 south of Linton left Charles Rumple 10 of Jasonville as the sole hospitalized victim with fair to good condition. Other injured include Sandra Rumple 12 Ted Kendall 44 both of Jasonville and Stevie Joe Hauck 14 Rex Wayne Hollingsworth 14 of rural Linton who were treated and released.

Charles Rumple Jasonville Linton Sandra Rumple Ted Kendall Stevie Joe Hauck Rex Wayne Hollingsworth

July 4th Parade Set With Floats and Marching Units

The Fourth of July parade will start at 10 a.m. Monday July 4 on Main Street with floats and marching units expected to draw over 25 000 viewers. Bloomington Roger Rangers drill team Michalaires of Bloomington and Michalaires Blue Jackets of Mitchell will perform along with Shriners and various high school bands from Central Switz City Eastern L and M Dugger Worthington Bloomfield Shakamak Elnora and Linton. The Sullivan VFW and a calliope wagon will appear, along with floats from many local organizations and businesses. Parade entries must be received by June 30. full lineup to be published July 1.

Main St Roger Rangers Bloomington Michalaires Michalaires Blue Jackets Mitchell Blue Jackets Shriners Central Switz City Eastern L and M Dugger Worthington Bloomfield Shakamak Elnora Linton Sullivan Vfw Psi Iota Xi Delta Theta Tau Tri Kappa Automobile Dealers Elks Rotary Chamber of Commerce Hamilton Drug Banks of Linton Moose Lodge

Break-in Reported At Linton Water Pumping Station

Greene County officers investigated a break-in at the Linton water pumping station at Trene. A south side window was broken and a 12 volt battery with cables stolen. A tank lock was forced and 15 gallons of gas taken. Damages around 25 dollars with theft loss of 239 dollars.

Linton Trene Greene County Sheriff's Department

Rusk Heads on Asian Tour Including SEATO Meeting

Secretary of State Dean Rusk departs for a four nation trip to Asia and will attend SEATO's 11th ministerial meeting in Canberra Australia from June 27 to 29.

Washington UPI Dean Rusk Southeast Asia Treaty Organization SEATO Canberra Australia

Helms Wins Quick OK As CIA Chief

Richard M. Helms won swift Senate committee approval for his nomination as CIA director. He pledged CIA will not set policy and promised to share information with Congress within presidential directives. The article notes criticism that CIA sometimes crossed into policy and mentions a possible broadened watchdog panel.

Helms Quick OK CIA Washington UPI Richard M. Helms Central Intelligence Agency Johnson Senate Armed Services Committee Congress Senate Foreign Relations Committee Federal Bureau of Mines

Shakamak Pupils Earn Latin Honors for Indiana Conference

Miss Linda Phillips and Miss Jo Ann Stockrahm, juniors at Shakamak High School, were chosen to represent at the Latin Conference at Indiana University from June 26 to July 2. They earned selection for academic Latin achievements. Phillips is from Jasonville, Stockrahm from Linton. Edward M. Michael will direct the conference.

Linda Phillips Jo Ann Stockrahm Shakamak High School Indiana University Bernice Mitchell Miss Phillips Joseph N.phillips Jasonville Miss Stockrahm Robert Stockrahm Linton Itc. 3

Viet Construction Strike Shuts Saigon Port Project

A large scale walkout by Vietnamese workers halts the $80 million port facility on the Saigon River. The four company U.S. consortium sees 10 800 strikers as 3 000 workers remain on other American sponsored sites. The walkout marks the widest strike yet in the billion dollar program backing the war effort.

Saigon UPS U.S. Construction

Miners Trapped in Yukon Silver Mine Rescued After Fire

Rescuers fought smoke and heat to reach twelve miners trapped for hours in the Necash silver mine in Yukon Northland. Eight were saved. four died as flames blocked escapes at the 200 foot level. An 18 man Yellowknife team helped after a 12 hour effort. The fire began at noon Thursday.

Elsa Yukon UPI Necash Yukon Yellowknife

Midwest Democrats Set Meeting in Indianapolis

A Democratic party conference of officials and leaders from 18 Midwestern states will be held in Indianapolis July 15 and 16. State chairman Gordon St Angelo announced the gathering to inspect a computerized political program used by Indiana Democrats. Lex Hawkins of Iowa serves as group chairman.

Indianapolis UPI Democratic Party Gordon St. Angel St. Angelo Indana Dempocra’s Lex Hawkns Iowa

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Dictionary Resolutions Committee David L. Kiley Gritts Convention Mercury United Press International Legion Giant Defense House Appropriations Committee House Defense Robert S. McNamara Pentagon McNamara Viet Nam Defense Department John Robbins Wrens John D. Hartman Dennison Tex U.S. 1St Infantry RUSK Senate Public Works Committee Edward M. Michael I.A Joannn Stock Rahm Viet Construction Midwest
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