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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1976
Page
1
About 100 handicapped workers were idled indefinitely after a Monday fire heavily damaged the LaPorte County Sheltered Workshop. Investigators say arson started the blaze, with fire inspector John Dreske noting burglary evidence at the Michigan City facility that housed handicapped employees and Civil Defense storage.
Forecasters warn of scattered showers and possible thunderstorms today and Wednesday mainly in late afternoon and evening. The extended outlook for Thursday through Saturday shows pleasant sunny days and cool nights ahead for the Fourth of July weekend.
Former Indiana Republican secretary of state Charles Hendricks was fined $50 and costs after pleading guilty to driving under the influence. City Judge Robert Schafstall ordered a one year driving restriction limited to work related trips following his arrest in March in the Franklin area.
Lawrence Vieck a 24 year old Vincennes pilot escaped with minor injuries after his Piper Pawnee crop-dusting plane failed and crashed into a melon patch field south of Vincennes. The $40,000 aircraft was destroyed and Vieck had been dusting the patch when the engine failed while avoiding electrical wires.
Dolly Madison Industries will close one of two Furniture Division plants in Huntingburg and move work to Gettysburg Pennsylvania. Orville Lindeman says maintaining two plants making the same product is no longer economically feasible. The Huntingburg plant will shutter Wednesday, idling 80 workers.
The National Safety Council warns the July fourth weekend could see 530 to 580 traffic deaths and 25 000 to 30 000 disabling injuries during the 78 hour period from Friday 6 pm to Monday midnight. The advisory urges strict obedience to traffic laws and speed limits to reduce casualties.
Twelve Greene County girls vie for the Greene County Fair Queen title in a Linton-Stockton High School auditorium program at 7 30 p m. Miss Susan Egnew crown holder will crown tonight’s queen. Judges include Joyce Williamson and Jay C Morrison. Prizes total 100 50 25 with a congeniality trophy and an all expense paid trip to the Indiana State Fair Queen Contest.
The Senate, by voice vote, moves to keep current income tax withholding rates in place through Sept 1 as House action is awaited. The act preserves a 50 percent cap on unearned income while delaying the broad tax revision bill due to the July 4 recess and Democratic convention. Finance Chair Russell Long floated extending to August 16.
The Linton Fourth of July events unfold with daily activities for the Bicentennial including Red White and Blue Day activities on Wednesday, senior citizen events at the Recreation Center, antique displays, radio interviews with long-time residents, a Triad musicale, and a parade slated for July 5.
A Dowell Chemical tanker carrying 750 gallons of 15 percent hydrochloric acid overturned on Highway 57 south of Newberry near Cave Marlake at 1 p.m. Monday. No injuries were reported. The driver, Charles Porter, 24, from Mount Carmel, Ill., and Dowell personnel supervised cleanup as authorities evacuated residents and neutralized the spill with agricultural lime. The accident was caused by an air hose brake failure, and damage to the truck was about $1,000.
Viking scientists in Pasadena weigh where the life seeking orbiter will land on Mars after canceling July 4 descent. Project manager Jim Martin defends prioritizing safety over schedule while evaluating Al area in Chryse Planitia noted for canyons and ancient river beds.
The Greene County Humane Society board discussed a reduced fee spay and neuter program for dogs and cats, with county veterinarians expected to cooperate. They also considered a kennel type shelter option and urged law enforcement cooperation until funds for a full time animal control officer are raised. Complaints about stray and abused animals rise as care laws are highlighted.
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