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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1961
Page
1
Readers share postcards with updates while a proofreader doubts government figures and tests a 1949 price comparison from Linton ads. The column mixes local scenes from South Main to First streets and a TV critique of Peter Gunn.
In Jerusalem Eichmann testifies he never signed or carried out any execution order and says his role was a transit point in the Holocaust. He claims he did all he could to aid Austrian Jews to emigrate and sought to move Theodor Herzl’s remains for reburial in Palestine.
Reports say leftist leader Antoine Gizenga may launch a new offensive into north Katanga. U.N. soldiers reportedly disarmed one Gizenga patrol crossing the Katangese frontier, with a UN cable urging Gizenga to halt the aggression. The Security Council authorized force if civil war erupts, as Gizenga’s forces previously occupied Marono and LumumbashiLualaba before being ousted by Katanga forces. The Congo parliament session, to address a new federal constitution, awaits Gizenga ministers returning from Stanleyville amid security concerns for deputies.
Purdue University in Lafayette announces that three Greene County students earned the Distinguished Rating for the second semester of 1960-61. John E. Shepherd of Jasonville, a junior in agriculture, Joseph Haseman Jr. of Linton, a senior in pharmacy graduate work, and Norman D. Need of Worthington, a freshman in science education and humanities, meet the criteria with an index between 5.5 and 6 and at least 14 semester hours of coursework while maintaining all grades at C or higher.
Late bulletins report Basil the Owl Banghart, a remaining prohibition era gangster, to be freed on parole Thursday. Also, Senate Finance Committee advances House bill to cut duty free allowance for returning tourists from $500 to $100.
A Beechcraft Bonanza carrying Ed Koterba United Features Syndicate columnist and four others crashed into the Pacific near Lapush Washington. Three bodies have been recovered including Ned M. Trimble Kansas City Star travel editor and music critic. Pilot Don Cornwell is among the missing. The aircraft belonged to El Paso Natural Gas and was on a Northwest tour.
Edward Payne vows to stop his 16 year old daughter from marrying Screaming Lord Sutch the rock singer with 18 inch hair. The couple ran off to Scotland to wed. Sutch rose to fame as a long haired performer known for his buffalo skin and loud stage cries.
The Indiana State Board of Health added 33 cases to 1961 hepatitis totals last week, raising the year to date to 1,399 compared with 446 at the same point last year. There were 28 cases the week before.
The Mont Stakes at Belmont Park used a clockwise course from 1905 to 1920 with Man o War the final winner on that layout.
The United Press Internation weather note describes 8 to 90 degree temperatures in Indiana with a slow warming trend expected through the week. Highs reach 81 to 86 in cities like Indianapolis and Evansville, while normals resume by week’s end. Thunderstorms and light rain are forecast. a cooler spell is anticipated early next week.
Greene county 4-H girls competed in a Monday demonstration and public speaking contest at the Land M school for first place honors and the chance to represent the county at the district contest at Honey Creek High School in Vigo county on July 13. Junior demonstrations occurred in the morning with winners ineligible for district.
Current standings after four weeks show Kenedy Shoe Store team leading with 971 points. Other teams follow Bloomfield World 91, Hamilton Drugs 80, Briggs Buick 78, Jacksonville Peppes Trust 73, Wolfe City Service 6912. The first half ends July 11 with 16 matches next Tuesday. Bob Hess notes Jim Prudhomme made a rare eagle from 315 yards on No 13.
New York reports that thousands of American families will install backyard pools this year with 10 percent down and financing the remaining balance over about five years, per a firm financing installations.
A charge of assault and battery was filed in Greene County court at Bloomfield against Jean Jerkins. She was arrested at Lyons and later released on bond set at 590 dollars.
Philip Bredeweg resigns from the Linton-Stockton School Board effective July 1, after serving one year of a four year term. The successor will be appointed by Stockton township Advisory Board and must reside outside Linton’s limits. Bredeweg cited farm duties as reason. The meeting approved Jean Gellerman for second grade teaching and bids for TV instruction equipment, cafeteria renovations, and janitorial supplies.
Indiana weekly farm labor bulletin notes demand mainly for pickle crop cultivation and harvesting in coming weeks. No other labor needs expected until mid August tomato harvest. 2,230 out of area workers in Indiana last week. pea harvest active with good quality but low yields. mechanical viners reduce labor needs.
The Linton American Legion post begins its 1962 enrollment campaign with new membership cards ready. Commander Murl Cullison invites all eligible veterans to join, noting the national push by 17,000 posts and overseas branches in the world’s largest veterans’ enrollment effort. Eligibility spans April 6 1917 to Nov 11 1918, Dec 7 1941 to Sept 2 1945, and June 25 1950 to July 27 1953.
Indiana's 1961 traffic death total rose to 458 after a collision on a highway bypass near Columbus. Herbert Moore, 28, Foosville, died when his car crossed into the opposite lane en route to Bartholomew County Hospital. John Lewis Sutton, 26, Evansville, was injured. Adolph Stadler, 27, Birnamwood, Wis., drove the truck carrying nine tons of watermelons for an Indianapolis firm.
Mrs. Joan A. McPhail Caldwell 58 died suddenly at home on Monticello route two from a heart attack. Born July 29 1902 in Alabama she was daughter of David and Mary McPhail. Survived by husband Floyd W. Caldwell two sons David Caldwell Indianapolis Richard Stockrahm U S Air Force two brothers David McPhail Jasonville Dr A C McPhail Linton and four sisters Margaret Wright Greenfield Susin Wills Indianapolis Mary Padgett Oak Harbor Washington Haldon Beasley Linton. Funeral 2:00 Friday at Jackson Funeral Home Delphi with burial in Pleasant Run Cemetery near there.
In Medora Indiana Frank Aliano 48 was jailed on illegal possession of a whisky distillery found on his farm four miles west of town. A 50 gallon still 450 gallons mash seven gallons moonshine and distilling gear were destroyed after a raid by state excise police county sheriff deputies state police and federal agents. Nearby Robert Pennington 51 and wife Mary Agnes 27 were charged with possession and sale of non tax paid whisky after a separate raid at their home.
David R. Frye son of Mrs. Lester LaDuke of Lirton admitted to Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children in St. Louis after an August 1953 polio attack. He has undergone three major operations.
Civil action filed in Greece circuit court Bloomfield cites note on agreement. Linton Motor Sales, Inc. sues Robert J. Wright alleging breach or default in a note. Action seeks relief as provided by law and related court costs.
President Kennedy called the Berlin crisis Soviet manufactured and warned Moscow that threats will not break allied unity. Khrushchev pressed for East German control of Berlin access while Kennedy outlined nuclear test panel plans and compared growth, saying the U.S. would outpace the Soviet Union by 1970.
A diesel engine explosion during a licensing inspection on a 106 foot stern wheel excursion boat at Roth Park, six miles north of Delphi, killed 17 year old James Morecraft of Peru and seriously injured eight others including boat owner William Luse. State officers sustained minor injuries.
UNITY HOUSE Pa AFLCIO leader George Meany indicated he will seek a fourth two year term as president despite criticism from fellow union officials. Meany, age 67, appears in control during Executive Council sessions and aims to run at the December Miami Beach convention. Labor Secretary Arthur J. Goldberg is slated to visit to discuss union policy.
The Robinson family reunion will be held at Sullivan Park on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Paul Robinson of California will be honored. A basket dinner is planned at noon and invitations are extended to interested attendees.
The Linton Fire department responded to a blaze at the Brownie Buck residence in the Glenburn Addition on H Street Northwest at 9 15 this morning. Wiring on electrical appliances shorted causing smoke damage and damage to the appliances.
New York reports at the 119th annual meeting of the American Medical Association reveal two modern disease-causers. Dr. Marvin E. Chernosky of Houston cites air conditioning as causing an itchy dry skin condition. Dr. Dana L. Farnsworth of Harvard calls boredom a major sickness of the age linked to aimlessness and lack of meaning.
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