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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1959
Page
1
A compact dictionary note presents a collage of assorted thoughts and ideas. It frames Mine Run as an assembly of like kind concepts not clearly classified, offering a poetic glimpse into a medley of notions.
A detached reader notes Secretary Herter’s report on the Geneva ministers conference yields little awareness among the public. The piece mocks endless talk and highlights entertainment items while skimming political news and cultural tidbits from Hollywood and politics.
Indiana recorded 20 traffic deaths in the week ending Sunday, raising the 1959 total to 436 versus 402 a year earlier. The 1959 to 1958 gap narrowed to about 81 percent with early June totals showing 48 fatalities in three weeks, possibly marking the first yearly decline if June finishes below last year.
Charles Starkweather 20, confessed killer of 11, died in Nebraska electric chair at 1:05 a.m. CDT after five jolts. Prison doctor Finkle, expected to pronounce death, collapsed and died of a heart attack moments earlier. Starkweather showed no last statement as he walked into the chamber.
Senate vote 79 to 2 approves a 13 568 500 bill to fund the White House Budget Bureau and related offices. Proxmire and Douglas dissent on aides and travel costs noting limousines planes helicopters and naval vessels tied to the President.
Yvonne Adkins, 25, of Logansport, who murdered her husband in April 1958, escaped from the Westville state mental hospital for the third time in three months. She had a visitor, then vanished. she escaped April 11 and was found with a Michigan City family, having previously fled and returned voluntarily. Police bulletin notes homicidal tendencies.
A second parade of 18 candidates for the Linton Fourth of July Queen will be held at 7:00 p m Friday evening on the streets of Linton. The candidates will meet at the Chamber of Commerce office on East Vincennes Street at 6:45 p m Friday evening.
A grain truck careened down a steep Duluth street killing three, injuring four as it plowed through three homes. The driver Ralph Redlin and his wife were found dead in the vehicle, while other victims included Roy Cich and Rueben Widell and his wife Lucille.
Linton-Stockton school superintendent Earl Bales, who departs July 1 to become Beech Grove’s superintendent, was honored at a farewell dinner. Attendees included the school board, principals, and Isaac Hogg the new superintendent. Bales received a card-table set and a radio from the board, teachers, and staff.
State Fire Marshal Jay L Foster and Indianapolis fire chiefs vow to repeal the 1959 law that partially rescinded a 20 year ban and legalized sparklers and toy snakes. They warn sparklers will spark more fires and injuries during July Fourth celebrations with several incidents reported since April. Indianapolis saw seven or eight sparklers related fires including a 800 dollar loss from burning straw and trailer. One case involved a 10 year old boy setting a garage blaze and another father and child hurt by sparklers.
State and Greene county police report two traffic crashes in Greene County today injuring eight people, all but twins Chesnut youngsters treated for minor to moderate cuts and bruises. Richard Chitty, 38, suffered a knee cap fracture and leg injury. his father Ralph 73 and mother Lena 70 sustained multiple cuts. Mrs Chesnut 25 Bloomfield and her son David 6, plus twins Carolyn and Marilyn Chesnut, 4, all received cuts. all but the twins were admitted. A second crash near Bloomfield involved Delbert B Williams 32 Bloomington route ten who had a minor arm injury when his tractor trailer left its lane.
Only a few changes occurred today in the Linton Fourth of July Queen contest standings announced by the committee. Donna Chapman leads followed by Dianna Lohr and Sally Johnson with a field of ten listed in top positions and several other contestants named in the back half of the ranking.
Local 808 union members in Evansville Indiana prepared to vote on ending a strike at the Whirlpool Corp plant after union bargainers reached a settlement on a new contract. About 4,000 workers have been idle since the walkout began last week.
The Floyd Patterson Ingemar Johansson heavyweight title bout was moved from tonight to Friday due to rain making the Yankee Stadium grounds unsuitable. A Trans World Airlines Super G Constellation exploded near Idlewild Airport injuring four mechanics inside the aircraft.
Charles DeCourcy announces many new entrants for the 1959 Linton parade set for the Fourth at 10 AM. Baker United Shows arrive Monday at Humphreys park for rides and a Kids night with reduced prices. A free act will play nightly during a six day stay with two performances daily and a fireworks display at 10 45 PM on the Fourth.
A blinding rainstorm near Freedom on State Road 67 left three dead and two seriously injured. Victims include Mrs. Ernestine Smith 34 of Worthington and Mrs. Edith Sinders 71 of Bedford. Miss Sarah Ann Smith 22 of Grand Junction Tenn died later at Freeman Greene County Hospital. Injured are Paul Barrett Risk 28 Lafayette and Mrs. Hazel Newgent 61 Indianapolis. State Police and local officials investigated, noting head-on collision. Funeral plans for Ernestine Smith pending at Spencer Funeral Home.
Terre Haute Indiana Snow Hill Coal Corp says the Talleydale Mine will close June 27. The mine employs about 170 workers and yields roughly 2100 tons of coal daily.
Paul Ray Faught, ten, of Shelburn, was admitted to Freeman-Greene county hospital this afternoon for injuries from being struck by a truck near his home. His condition was not believed serious. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Paul Faught of Shelburn.
Eight men charged with evading 326 315 in taxes on gambling receipts face a lengthy trial in Terre Haute as 16 jurors, including Virgil Fisher and William Enbree, are seated under Judge Holder. Alternate Leon Kane also serves.
Washington. The Senate Rackets Committee heads into the last round of testimony targeting Teamster officials with possible shakedown aims in Pittsburgh. Witnesses include William Poch of the Pittsburgh Sun Telegraph and Ted Cozza, as the panel seeks evidence to bolster labor reform measures.
Marion Fish of Linton was admitted to St Anthony Hospital in Terre Haute yesterday, room 209, for treatment.
UPI reports Fidel Castro's government facing paralysis from new laws and controls. About 300,000 sugar workers will lose jobs at harvest end, bringing unemployment near one million. Reforms disrupt cane tobacco rice planting and retail trade, sparking unrest and alerts for possible attacks from abroad.
Homer Cox, 90, of Cass and lifelong Sullivan county resident, died at 4:50 PM Wednesday after two weeks of illness. A retired coal miner born April 6, 1869, he is survived by a son Elmer Cox, a daughter Maggie White, six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and 15 great great grandchildren. Funeral set for Friday at 2:30 PM at Cass Church of Christ with Maurice Clymore officiating. Burial in Dugger cemetery.
Indiana endured a heat wave with cloudy skies keeping temperatures down. Lows reached 70 to 73 degrees, highs in the mid 80s to low 90s, and nights near 70. Frontal storms were possible through Friday and Saturday as heat persisted across cities like South Bend Fort Wayne Lafayette Indianapolis and Evansville.
Chicago Associated Press reports Augie Galan of the 1935 Chicago Cubs completed the season without grounding into a double play. The Cubs relied on his speed and steady at bats as he played through the full schedule with no double plays turned against him all year.
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