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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1960
Page
2
Six Ukrainian Youth Camp boys aged 12 to 14 disappeared after a rope crossing on the Wisconsin River near Mauston. A camp spokesman said the rope slipped, tossing the youths into swift water. others joined the rescue, with as many as 20 boys in the river during the effort.
Linton Lodge No. 560 F and A M will hold its annual breakfast at the Masonic Temple in Linton at 6 30 Monday morning. Worshipful Master Albert Truitt announced. Work in the Master degree will be conducted. Breakfast served at 7 00. All Master Masons are invited to attend.
Prime Minister Harold Macmillan sent a stern letter to Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev condemning Russia for ending the Geneva disarmament talks as incomprehensible and calling Soviet charges against the West most unfair.
Casey Stengel praised his lineup as Bob Cerv delivered a bloop double in the eighth to break a 2-2 tie and ignite a three run rally. Mickey Mantle homered and the Yankees held on for a 5-2 victory over the Athletics as Baltimore, Cleveland, and Detroit results also shuffled the pennant chase.
The Mont Blanc cable car in Chamonix ascends to 12,605 feet, delivering a 25 minute ride to the summit. The lift stands as the world’s highest, drawing visitors to the French Alpine resort.
In Jasonville a Babe Ruth team joins minor league and Little League with managers Clell Sexton Bob McClarren Bill Walters Don Winters Chet Lamar Icky McPhail and Tony Walters. Mayor Inman notes smooth progress as Greene County American Legion begins home games against Oakland City at 7 30 pm.
Two close games lit up Tuesday night as Linton Iron and Metal beat GE club 6 to 5 and Citizens' National Bank edged American Legion 7 to 6. Roy Clayton of Linton remains hospitalized in Terre Haute after surgery. The Agriculture Department allocates 157.8 million dollars annually for plant and animal disease research.
Tuesday night results show Milwaukee defeating Chicago 5 3 Cincinnati beating St Louis 10 4 Phila losing to Los Angeles 0 to 0 San Francisco tied Pittsburgh 7 7 after nine innings due to curfew Cleveland beat Baltimore 2 11 iuns Washington tied Chicago 2 14 iuns New York defeated Kansas City 5 2 Detroit routed Boston 10 1 Since 1944 acute rheumatic fever death rate has fallen 83 percent.
Philip H. Willkie, Rushville bank president and former Indiana House member, wins GOP nomination for State Superintendent with a hard line against educational frills. He campaigns on tough courses and reform of curriculums amid Indiana party defeats and calls for balanced funding.
The Legion junior team meets an Oakland City outfit for their first league contest at 7 30 this evening at the Linton diamond. Other Seventh district members include Vincennes Washington Oakland City and Princeton.
More than 5,265,000 American workers are insured under 28,430 pension plans in effect at the start of 1960, reflecting broad coverage of retirement programs.
An ad from Die LOAN at 79 E Vincennes offers a fifty dollar vacation loan option and promotes a nickel a day payments plan to cover costs.
Admissions include Mrs. David Wautelet of Gary with daughter Crystal Lynn six pounds 5% ounces. Mrs. Aud Mitchell Lyons and Mrs. Fern Hammersley Jasonville among others. A son to Mrs. Samuel Dayhoff Worthington six pounds 6% ounces named Samuel Lee. Mrs. Leon Perry Coalmont mother of Barbara Jean six pounds seven ounces. Dismissals list several patients including Miss Brenda Griffith Coalmont and Mrs. Dorothy Bough Linton.
Mr and Mrs David Wautelet of Gary announce the birth of a daughter born June 28 at Freeman Greene county hospital. The baby is named Crystal Lynn with Mrs Sarah Shonk as the mother. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs George Wautelet and Mrs Helen Shonk of Linton.
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