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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1956
Page
6
In Algiers department a man a woman and three children were killed by rebels in a violent incident. The attack underscores ongoing unrest and local security concerns as authorities investigate the deaths.
Pack 50 holds a 7 30 pm Friday meeting at the old Linton gym. All members are urged to attend per today’s announcement.
The US consul general to Monaco announced Prince Rainier and Princess Grace Kelly plan an autumn visit to the United States. The announcement confirms the royal tour without specifying cities or dates.
Car owners flocked to tire dealers to save about $3 before a new tax takes effect at midnight Saturday. Dealers report higher sales nationwide as shoppers hurry to beat the levy, with some retailing extra tires to offset the tax. A New York salesman and a Dallas dealer note cautious, yet growing, demand as the deadline nears.
Live hogs totaled 11 500 with prices 250 cents to 50 cents lower. 190 to 240 lb. hogs 16.50 to 16.75 with some 17.00. 240 to 280 lb. at 16.00 to 16.50. 160 to 180 lb. 16.00 to 16.50. 120 to 160 lb. 12.50 to 14.00, few 14.50. Cattle 1300 with calves 200 steady. best fed steers 20.00 to 21.00, some 21.50. standard and good 16.00 to 19.50. good to low choice heifers 18.75 to 19.50. dealers strong to 50 cents higher. good and choice 17.00 to 19.00. Sheep 600 fully steady. good to prime spring lambs 21.50 to 24.00.
Washington reports President Eisenhower regained one pound of the seven he lost after surgery. He increased from 162 to 163 pounds, having dropped from 169 during his operation nearly three weeks earlier. The update followed his bedside recovery bulletin and a brief public appearance at Walter Reed.
Thomas L. Flynn of Linton was fined 68 dollars total on two charges in Bloomfield with a year license suspension. He faced driving while intoxicated and reckless driving charges after arrest on state road 67 south of Switz City. Flynn stayed overnight in Bloomfield jail.
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Venza Griffith 75 of Coalmont were completed. Services are set for 2:00 PM Friday at the Little Flock church in Coalmont with Rev. Louis Drengacs and Rev. Bert Sanders officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body remains at McClanahan Funeral Home in Jasonville until the service.
Stephen Ray Walker age 12 of Linton died at 1 30 PM Wednesday at Good Samaritan hospital Vincennes after a three week illness. He was born July 4 1944 in Linton son of Elvis and Helen Burch Walker and was in the fourth grade at Northwest Ward school. He belonged to the Linton Assembly of God and the 4 H club. Survived by parents one brother Bud Walker a sister Linda Walker grandparents Mrs Elizabeth Burch of Linton General Burch of Bloomfield and several aunts and uncles. The body was taken to Anderson Poindexter Memory Chapel and services set for 2 PM Saturday at Assembly of God with Rev Lloyd Wead and Rev Harvey Rehmel. Burial in Fairview cemetery.
TERRE HAUTE Ind mayor Ralph Tucker returned home to cheers from the home folks after winning the Indiana Democratic nomination for governor. Tucker the city’s first three time mayor greeted supporters on City Hall steps and told constituents they deserved credit for his victory.
Tucker hailed as a state and party figure and a selfless leader, orphaned at three, as Terre Hauteans wore white hats with Tucker for Governor and paraded by in cars with slogans. Ernest Alden, 87, former orphanage superintendent, greeted him as Tucker planned to slip away.
A public figure enjoyed a peaceful vacation with his family, including his two young daughters, prior to announcing his campaign. The brief note highlights a private getaway and the timing before the political push.
The Connecticut State Safety Commission advises motorists to ignore wasps while driving and be hospitable. Avoid swatting as insects often wake accidents. if a wasp flies in, stay calm and allow it to depart, reducing risk on the road.
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