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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1976
Page
1
James Hathaway, 19, of South Haven, arrested by Indiana State Police on preliminary manslaughter charges in the death of Willie Elledge. Elledge was fatally wounded August 4, 1974, in his South Haven apartment complex after a party ended, and Hathaway was to be arraigned today.
Ronald Rogers, 17, of Fort Wayne, drowned after swimming with a companion at an unguarded gravel pit in northern Allen County near Huntertown. Police divers recovered the body around midnight after the incident occurred late Tuesday following a fishing trip.
A federal grand jury returned 15 counts of mail fraud against two central Indiana men, Donald Thomas Eads of Indianapolis and Edgar L. Chatham of Columbus. The charges allege a Florida land sales scheme using land in Lee County zoned for agriculture sold to Indiana residents who owned Florida land.
The Illinois ACLU accuses New Trier High School Board of undermining academic freedom by removing Huckleberry Finn from required reading. At Monday’s meeting the board made the book optional after black parents complained their children were offended by the use of the word nigger.
President Ford calls for two minutes of sustained bell ringing nationwide at 1 p.m. Sunday marking the Bicentennial Fourth of July. He urges Americans to reflect on freedom and resolve to meet the future with courage and dedication.
The article describes nationwide bell ringing on Sunday July 4 with Indiana bells sounding at 1 p.m. to join national observances. It notes the Liberty Bell’s 2 p.m. 1776 oath anniversary and calls families to participate while urging more flags and local attendance at events in Linton.
Severe weather impacted much of Indiana with heavy rain and funnel clouds. A tornado touched down near Traders Point and one fatality occurred in Crawfordsville as downed power lines and damaged infrastructure disrupted utilities.
The Senate voted 60 to 26 against a Hatfield backed plan to tax five cents on beer and soft drink throwaways and ban flip tops within five years. Supporters framed it as reducing solid waste, while opponents cited unanswered questions and job concerns.
The Linton Daily Citizen issue marks the Bicentennial with three sections and 30 pages. It features 16 pages of local and national history, a Fourth of July parade line-up, and sale ads. It cites sources from IU News Bureau, the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, Sperry New Holland, UPI, and contributors.
A market study by Standard Rate and Data Service shows Greene County shoppers spent heavily on food and automotive goods, accounting for 37 percent of local retail business. Food expenditures topped 11.7 million dollars, while auto-related sales reached about 11.2 million. Department stores and apparel also contributed, with 5.5 and 2.7 million respectively. The report notes rising employment and incomes amid optimistic forecasts.
Supreme Court unanimously overturns Nebraska court order prohibiting reporting of a confession and testimony. Chief Justice Burger allows narrower limits and suggests alternatives to prior restraint. Nebraska news groups appeal after state high court upheld most restrictions on Kellie family murders coverage.
The Youth Center at First and A Streets in Linton adjusts hours under coordinator Ken Gillan. Open Monday 6 to 10 p.m. for seventh and eighth graders. closed Wednesday. Thursday 6 to 10 p.m. for seventh and eighth graders. Friday 6 to 11 p.m. for ages nine to 12. Saturday 6 to 10 p.m. for grades seven and eight and 10 p.m. to midnight for grades nine through 12. Closed Monday July 5 for holiday. Family night Thursday July 8 invites teens and parents. center offers games and dancing for visiting teens during holidays.
Plans completed for a flag raising on the football field at Linton-Stockton school at 7 a.m. Sunday as part of the Bicentennial schedule in Linton and Stockton Township. Richard Lewis will MC. Bovenschen Family to provide music. Donald Dennis and Rev. Boyd Stepler will speak on the Bicentennial Flag and the Christian Flag.
Trophies will be presented to winners in the Linton Fourth of July Parade for bands marching, best antique car, and best out of town commercial float. The trophy display runs at J C Penney window until Monday. Dan McCarty will speak on What The American Flag Means to Me, reflecting his Navy Cross, Silver Star and two Purple Hearts from World War II.
Auto license branches in Linton Bloomfield and Jasonville close Saturday and Monday July 3 and 5 for Independence Day. Greene County Courthouse Bloomfield closed Monday with commissioners meeting moved to Tuesday July 6. All offices post offices and banks closed Monday July 6. Linton Daily Citizen will not publish Monday July 5.
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