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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1961
Page
1
A compact entry defines Mine Run as an unassorted product of mine forming an assembly of like kind not specifically classified a medie of thought or ideas. The note frames the term as a miscellaneous collection rather than a distinct category.
A mix of light anecdotes from Sunday school and church life includes a youngster mis speaking about a new puppy and a Spoonerism in Linton. The piece notes roadwork on state highways 59 67 and detours and shares Indiana demographic facts and state symbols. It ends with scattered quotes on golf fishing and economic observations from the era.
Indiana State Highway Department announced bids on nearly 5 million dollars of road work including resurfacing State Road 57 in Greene and Daviess counties. Stone City Construction of Bedford submitted the low bid for 5.4 miles from Newberry to south of State Road 54 at 129 207 dollars and for 7 986 miles from Indiana 388 to Newberry at 210 994 dollars.
London report notes Wales star James Sullivan, famed rugby great, kicked 2 955 goals in a career listed as beginning in 1921 and ending in 1916, reflecting a historical error in dates.
Kuwait's Sheik Abdul lah Al-salim Al-sabah mobilized a 3000-man force along Kuwait's northern frontier to oppose Iraq's claim. Support from London Mecca Cairo and Tehran poured in as Kuwait's Supreme Council moved to secure the border and affirm independence.
Los Angeles jurors awarded Brian May 675000 damages for polio linked to a defective Cutter vaccine batch. The 11 year old, confined to a respirator, and his mother Norma May 41, received 600000 and 75000 respectively after an eight hour deliberation. Lead attorney Melvin Belli urged higher sums to cover ongoing medical costs.
Carolyn Bunch of Lyons, a clarinetist, has been chosen for the Indiana State college 100 member Summer Clinic Band. The clinic runs July 24 to August 3. ISC noted Dr. Joseph A. Gremelspacher called it the largest group of high school musicians selected for the program in 20 years.
Citizens Gas and Coke announces a 65 mile natural gas transmission line from Greene Owen and Clay counties to Indianapolis is ready to roll. 16 and 12 inch mains will link Indianapolis with underground storage fields in the three counties. Williams Brothers Inc plans to start laying 12 inch pipe at Worthington then Johnstown for a compressor station and onward to Howesville. A pipe depot at Wallace Junction will receive 20 inch main line pipe.
The 1956 graduating class of Linton Stockton High will hold a fifth anniversary reunion at the Masonic temple in Linton Saturday night. Dinner at 6 30 pm with Fred Bledsoe as master of ceremonies. Guests will visit and reserve by calling Sloan Bredeweg or Morrison by Wednesday evening.
Chicago observes safety warnings as national traffic deaths loom for the July 4 holiday. Officials cite drunk driving, speeding, and tailgating as key risks while a Memorial Day toll underscores the danger.
Soviet Premier Khrushchev signaled a possible extension of the deadline for a peace treaty with East Germany in a telegram to Walter Ulbricht. He urged that Communist nations would strive to sign by year’s end, while Western diplomats interpret this as a trial balloon amid Berlin and nuclear talks.
Charles Taylor 78 years old of Linton died at 11 05 pm Monday at Freeman Greene county hospital after over two years of ill health. A retired coal miner, he lived in Linton for over sixty years and resided at Alexander apartments. He was a United Mine Workers Local member and survived by his widow Maude two daughters two step sons four stepdaughters four grandchildren nine great grandchildren and 16 step grandchildren. A daughter Lois predeceased him as did four sisters and four brothers. Body to Welch and Corett Funeral home. Funeral at 2 pm Thursday with Rev Dale Hembaugh. burial Oak Grove cemetery Washington.
Edwin B. Long of Greene circuit court will join a four judge panel on Face To Face on WTHI TV Terre Haute Thursday from 9 30 to 10 p m The discussion focuses on juvenile court issues Also on panel are Judge Joe W Loudermilk Sullivan Judge Frank Fisher Newport and Judge John Gonas Indiana appellate court Moderator is Phil Jones
Torrential rains from a Pacific storm hit island nations in the Far East, killing or missing more than 50 people, injuring about 19, and leaving thousands homeless. No American casualties were reported as southern Japan bore the heaviest toll over three days of rain.
Lin ton holds reminder for floats and units with a Thursday noon deadline for entry submissions. Wes Hensley and Charles Hazelrigg urge calling Mrs. Juanita Greenwood at 1085 to enter. post-deadline entries will be assigned on a catch as catch can basis. More than sixty entries already, including new floats, with six to eight high school musical groups likely. Assignments in the parade line of march to be announced Friday. Ernie Allen announces at Humphreys Park at least twelve rides next week and talks of two new attractions. Kids Night set for Monday with reduced prices for rides and shows.
Armed patrols comb Barcelona after a six hour revolt freed 80 inmates and prompted gun passes in the rain. Twenty four prisoners were moved to Caracas as a mob threatened the garrison. The uprising mirrored a similar, smaller revolt in La Guaira with about 40 civilians and four officers leading the attack.
Enoch Bays an 82 year old retired coal miner of Wichita Kansas formerly of Jasonville died Monday evening in a Wichita hospital. He lived with a son William Bays since his wife Helen Bays died in 1952. Survivors include William Bays Mrs Marjorie Atkinson Roxie McKee and Della plus five grandchildren. Body to be returned for funeral arrangements announced Wednesday.
In Huntington Indiana two ex convicts James Roy Cox 30 Marion and Charles Daugherty Wichita Kansas were arrested after their rented car crashed into a parked vehicle near Indiana 37 Mount Etna They had robbed Woody's Service Station earlier Monday night police said Cox had been released from Terre Haute federal prison in 1960 and Daugherty from Arkansas State Prison six months ago for previous crimes.
Nineteen Linton Boy Scouts join one hundred ten scouts at Camp Wapehani Bloomington for a week sponsored by White River Council. They depart yesterday with parents to pick up at 10 30 Saturday July 1. Leaders Chester Miller Raymond Correll and Ershel Miller assist as counselors. Visiting night is Wednesday at the camp.
The Senate Finance Committee voted to raise the national debt ceiling by 5 billion dollars, reaching a peacetime total of 298 billion. The Space Committee approved Kennedy space plans including a manned expedition by 2079.
Studebaker-Packard Corp of South Bend Indiana received a 3 559 849 supplementary contract for 646 trucks for the U S Army. This is the second supplement to the original 21 398 896 contract announced June 2 with a total for 3 030 units and spare parts. The firm also holds government contracts totaling 4 480 321 to supply cars for the General Services Administration.
The National Education Association estimates 138000 teachers will be absent this fall as 102900 new teachers enter the field leaving a gap of 138000. Shortage widest in states with low salaries and growing populations and in elementary grades with needs for foreign language science and specialized teachers.
Federal factfinders opened hearings in a national maritime walkout to determine if a Taft Hartley injunction is needed to force 75 000 seamen back to ships. The three member panel reports facts to President Kennedy, who may seek an 80 day cooling off period and a court order.
Tornadoes and heavy rain pushed flood damage in north Texas beyond 1 million dollars as storms spread across the South. Army engineers pegged the Panhandle and Richland Hills area damage at 1 million, with many evacuated families returning home as more rain loomed. Entomologists warned North Dakota is threatened by grasshoppers amid blistering heat and widespread drought across the Plains.
Jean M. Fitzpatrick 60 a Linton resident for 39 years died at 11 15 PM Monday at 459 H street NE after three years of ill health and a February decline She born August 24 1900 Washington DC daughter of Walter and Elizabeth Akers Gorsage widow of Craig Fitzpatrick who died ten days ago in Tucson Ariz Survived by five daughters Betty Reagan Dessie Dorraugh Margie Lohr Sue Archer and Janet Fitzpatrick eight grandchildren and one grandson Dexter Hammer Funeral services and burial set for Oak Grove cemetery Washington at Welch andCorntt Funeral Home with calling hours Wednesday afternoon and Friday burial.
Robert Thornberg of Evansville zone four director will be a guest at a special meeting of the Linton Fraternal Order of Eagles No 78. The meeting is set for 8 o clock Wednesday night, according to officers.
Mrs. Clarabell Jones of Lyons is a patient at the Hillcrest Tuberculosis Hospital in Vincennes. Friends may write to her at her address on file.
Police seek clues to the identity of a two day old baby found in a trash can in Muncie Indiana. The infant, a boy, is in fair condition at Ball Memorial Hospital and has a good chance for survival. The baby was found by Norma Cline in a middle class home district. No leads exist on the mother.
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