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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1958

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One Thing Is Sure Today Handley Is The GOP Man

The Sullivan Times reports Indiana GOP moves at the state convention tilt toward Governor Handley for U S senator with a wide delegate lead and Bontrager a minor challenger. Jenner expected to deliver a sharp keynote as party unity and right to work tone dominate proceedings at Indianapolis.

Handley Gop Indianapolis UPI U. S Indiana D. Russell Bontrager Elkhart Robert W. Matthews GOP _ resolutions committee Mannes Republican Party Gilead William E. Jenner Jenner Sherman Adams White House John W. van Ness Valparaiso Public Service Commission Ralph Harvey New Castle Harvey

Lebanon Braces as Rebels Move on Beirut Violent Clashes Rise

Government troops man barricades in Beirut amid fears of an all-out rebel attack timed with Aid Al Adha. In Tripoli clashes continued with at least six dead. U.S. Embassy warns Americans to stay off streets as army uses tanks and armored cars in the city center.

Beirut Lebanon UPI Aettack al Adha Camille Chamoun United Nations U.S Riad el Solh

Grave of Sputnik May Be in Mongolia

Two American scientists from the Naval Research Laboratory conclude the rocket accompanying the first Soviet sat ellite likely fell in outer Mongolia rather than the United States. Their calculation based on observations in the rocket's final days suggests it could not have landed over the continental U S or during several passes thereafter. The claim counters Khrushchev's assertion that part of the third stage landed in U S territory.

Washington UPI Outer Mongolia Russia U. S Nikita Khrushchev United States Robert Jastrow Ian Harris Naval Research Laboratory Science Magazine Moscow Khruschev

Rebels Kidnap 11 at Moa Bay Construction Colony

Cuban rebels seized ten American workers and one Canadian from a small Moa Bay colony in Oriente. The raid followed clashes in Moa in which three Cuban soldiers were killed. The group stole food and medical supplies before taking hostages and fleeing by dawn.

Havana Cuba UPI Oriente Moaday Moa Moa Bay

Greene County 4 H Girls Win Senior Judging and Demos

Forty two Greene county girls competed in 4 H Home Economics events at Linton-Stockton High School. Winners advancing to the district judging at Terre Haute on July 15 include Joyce Strnegel and Nelda Dyer in Baking, Mary Margaret Harmon in Electric, Nedra Gates and Celia Ropp in Clothing, Patty Jean and Evelyn Sue Calvert in Food Preparation, Carolyn Brown and LaVerne Hasler in Food Preservation, Maribelle Wright and Sue Huffman in Home Improvement, with junior demonstrators Jamie Street Beth Ann Uland Patty Faultless Carol Wilkinson and Margaret Winters earning top places. Senior demonstrators featured Leah Rae Franklin and Maribelle Wright Sue Calvert. Marynel Haseman led in Better Tools Better Sewing.

Greene County Linton-Stockton High School Gretchen Huffman Terre Haute Joyce Strnegel Worthington Nelda Dyer Mary Margaret Harmon Linton Nedra Gates Bloomfield Celia Ropp Patty Jean Evelyn Sue Calvert Carolyn Brown LaVerne Hasler Lyons Maribelle Wright Sue Huffman Mineral Rita Cooke Sullivan County Illa Creek Owen County Jamie Street Beth Ann Uland Patty Faultless Carol Wilkinson Margaret Winters Leah Rae Franklin Sue Calvert Marynel Haseman Sonja Workman Martha Hugunin Judy Bechtel Theresa Hasara Carolyn Corbin

Rainless Weekend Forecast For Hoosiers

The Weather Bureau predicts a dry weekend with sunny skies and a bit warmer temperatures reaching the 70s. No substantial rain is expected until Tuesday or Wednesday, with temperatures mostly in the 50s to 70s across Indiana and nearby areas.

Hoosiers Weather Bureau Indiana Lafayette Goshen Fort Wayne Evansville South Bend Indian Airlinois

Jenner Keynotes GOP Convention in Indianapolis

Sen. William E. Jenner branded Indiana Democratic senatorial nominee Vance Hartke as an errand boy and Charlie McCarthy for Walter Reuther during a keynote speech at the Indiana Republican State Convention. He predicted a strong Hartke vote in Evansville to oust him as mayor and claimed Vanderburgh County. the event opened late as Jenner said he would not be drafted for the U.S. Senate seat.

Indianapolis UPI William E. Jenner Indiana Vance Hartke Charlie McCarthy Walter Reuther Hartke Evansville Jenner U.S Handley D. Russell Bontragt

Mrs. Della B. Horn 77 dies in Jackson township

Della B. Horn of Jackson township aged 77 dies after months of illness at Glenburn Rest Haven. Born July 12 1880 to Boone and Hannah Ashcraft she was a member of Ashcraft Chapel Methodist church. Survived by husband Simon four sons Evan Mansfield Ernest Fred Bernard seven grandchildren. Funeral services Saturday at Jenkins and Sons Bloomfield with Rev. A W Jarboe officiating burial in Ashcraft Chapel cemetery.

Della B. Horn Jackson Township Glenburn Rest Haven Horn Boone Hannah Inman Ashcraft Ashcraft Chapel Bernard Horn Wolcott Jenkins and Sons Bloomfield A. W. Jarboe

Linton C of C Prepares Big Fourth Parade Festivities

Linton Chamber of Commerce leaders organize a week of Fourth of July events headlined by a 10:00 a.m. parade. Free acts at Humphreys park Friday and Saturday, a 10:30 p.m. fireworks display, and a carnival from Allen-Baker United Shows fill the schedule. New parade entrants include Kiwanis, banks, Rotary, Stone Co., IGA, Moose clubs, and many local businesses, with over fifty units expected. Citizens are urged to register for the parade with John Reeves. no fee.

Linton Carnival Company Humphreys Park Roy Simms Rennis Wolfe Linton C of C Kiwanis Club Banks Rotary Club Greene County Stone Company Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel IGA S and D Auto Sales Moose Lodge Moose Teen Club Welch and Cornett Briggs Buick Linton Motor Sales Eureka Chevrolet Company Super Motors Strong Motor Sales Kramer Oldsmobile Ellis and Company Seaney Klusmeier’s Cafe Martin County Boys Hastings Appliance Boy Scouts Bob Walters Edsel Peron John Reeves C of C Keeves

Backers Step Up Baby Popularity Contest Activities

The Baby Popularity Contest sponsored by Linton merchants moves into its final weekend with 43 contestants. Voting ends 5 PM Monday June 30 at participating stores via coupons in advertisements in the Daily Citizen. The winner is to be announced Wednesday July 2. early standings show Bobby Lee Risher first, Randy Dennis second, and Donna Kay Lacey third.

Linton Merchants Daily Citizen Bobby Lee Risher Randy Dennis Donna Kay Lacey

Fifteen Die As Transatlantic Jet Crashes In Massachusetts

A record-seeking KC135 strato tanker crashed near Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts killing fifteen people including six newsmen. The Cocoa plane disintegrated in a fireball across a cornfield after takeoff, while sister planes Alpha and Bravo completed the London flight in record time.

Westover Air Force Base Mass UPI Air Force Base Kazimierz F. Machowski Massachusetts Western Massachusetts Electric Co Norman J. Montellier New York United Nations United Press International Italy Robert B. Sibley Boston Traveler Robert A. Ginsburgh U. S. News & World Report James L. McConaughy Jr Time Magazine Washington Wor Daniel J. Coughlin Jr Boston Associated Press Glenn A. Williams Bethesda U. S. News and World Report Donald Saunders Chicope Falls Atlantic London Air Force Alpha Bravo United States

House to Approve Law Billing Taxes On Freight Tariffs

The House prepared to pass legislation repealing freight taxes worth 485 million dollars annually. The measure would extend a one year postponement of tax cuts on corporations and consumer goods, with a veto-proof expectation and a White House signature. Estimates of the 1958 deficit were revised to about 2.75 billion dollars, with 1959 projected to 10 to 12 billion dollars.

House Washington UPI White House Eisenhower Senate House Senate United Press International

SAYER ON WITNESS STAND INDIANAPOLIS ACCUSES MOGILNER OF EXTORTION

In Indianapolis UPI William E Sayer testifies Mogilner sought up to 90000 from three men tied to an Indiana highway scandal bribery case. Sayer details implied threats to trigger testimony against them while admitting unfamiliar product names and large public relations payments to Mogilner.

Indianapolis UPI William E. Sayer Arthur J. Mogilner Elmer Sherwood Sayer Mogilner Sherwood Highway Virgil Red Smith Mexico Sayer and LeRoy New New

Expectancy in Area Above U S Average

Greene county residents live longer than earlier generations. A child born today may reach about 20.3 more years than grandparents, with median age 33.7 versus 30.2 nationally, boosting future lifetime years and retirement chances.

U. S New York Greene County Insurance Company

Rites Arranged For Joe Conklin

Joe Conklin of Linton, World War I veteran, died near noon Thursday at Indianapolis West Tenth Street Veterans' hospital. Survived by wife Nora Ella Conklin deceased 1954, step-son Clarence Royce Michigan City, step-daughter Maudie Royce Linton, and sister Pearl Miller Indianapolis. Memory Chapel to receive friends after 6 pm, service at 2 pm Saturday at Memory Chapel, burial in Fairview cemetery with Linton Frank Courtney American Legion post conducting graveside ritual.

Joe Conklin Linton West Tenth Street Veterans’ Hospital Indianapolis Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel Memory Chapel Fairview Cemetery

Thompson announce birth of son in FreMan Greene county

Mr and Mrs Alex Thompson of Linton announce the birth of a son at Fre man Greene county hospital June 25. Randall Keith weighs eight pounds four ounces and is welcomed by grandparents Mrs Mary N Thompson Pleasantville route and Mr and Mrs Lowell Harrell Linton. Great grandparents include Mrs Ivy Hensley Linton and Emmons Harrell of Florida.

Alex Thompson Linton Freman Greene County Hospital Randall Keith Mary N. Thompson Pleasantville Lowell Harrell Ivy Hensley Emmons Harrell Florida

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The Sullivan Times the Times American Legion Legion Sam Masters Sam Chamber of Commerce John C of Cc Nordyke Music Publishing Company Hollywood Calif Mabel L. Peterson Linton Route Three Larry Allen Sputnik Mongolia San Diego Hoosier Boys State Frank Courtney American Legion Post J. Alleness Phil Haffley Indiana Legion Organization Indiana University At Bloomington National Office of Vital Statistics Rites
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