This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1963
Page
1
Readers seek documentation for Whites Crossing versus White Rose at the Linton county line known as White Rose. The inquiry notes 1891 references only to White Rose and challenges U S Geological Survey reviser George Malone to prove the old name with solid evidence.
A Standard Airway Constellation crashed while landing at Municipal Airport in Manhattan Kansas injuring five of 69 aboard. First Sgt. Brigance shouted warnings as 64 soldiers escaped flames and mud, with crews and pilots detailing loss of power and rapid evacuations. Soldiers were returning from California maneuvers. all survivors unhurt or lightly injured.
United Press International reports Kentucky results from 2,512 of 3,017 precincts show Edward Breathitt Jr. leading A B Happy Chandler by a wide margin with about 60 thousand votes in a race seen as pivotal for the Democratic nomination. Chandler, 64, vows likely retirement from statewide contests. Breathitt advances to face Louie B. Nunn in November.
Singer Julie London and her husband Bobby Troup welcomed identical twin boys at Valley Presbyterian Hospital in VAN MUYS California. The first weighed 4 pounds 13 ounces and born at 4 19 a.m. Tuesday, the second 5 pounds 6 ounces four minutes later. The older twin is to be named Reese and the younger Jody.
The Vatican announced a distinct improvement in Pope John XXIII's condition after internal bleeding and a stomach tumor. The 81 year old pope spent a tranquil day in prayer, received Holy Communion, and held a 45 minute talk with Cardinal Cicognani as doctors monitor his cancer risk.
Indiana Employment Security Division reports 28 185 unemployment insurance claims last week the lowest point this year. Director Lewis F Nicolini cites a 6.3 percent weekly drop and an 8.2 percent decrease from the same week a year ago. Industrial activity rises with outdoor work and spring farm hiring expanding agricultural jobs.
Mrs. Gerald Weir area director for the Indiana Hospital auxiliaries will speak at Greene County Hospital Guild in the clinic room at the hospital Monday. A covered dish dinner will be served at noon before the meeting and attendees are asked to bring their own table service and a covered dish.
Americans plan Memorial Day observances as motorists face a heavy enforcement push. The National Safety Council warned 450 to 550 may die in traffic accidents from Friday evening to Sunday night with 20 000 to 24 000 injuries. General John A Logan’s 1868 flag decoration tradition is cited alongside calls to display the American flag in homes and public buildings.
The Indiana Elks Association will hold its annual convention June 6 7 8 and 9 at the French Lick Sheraton hotel. Gerald Powell of Peru presides sessions and Grand Exalted Ruler L A Donaldson of Etna Pa speaks at the banquet.
The Linton American Legion post will hold Memorial Day ceremonies Thursday at 10 a.m. at Fairview and Old German cemeteries. Speakers include Father Eugene Heerdink and Rev. Dean Hartman. The program occurs at the Veterans Memorial site in Fairview Cemetery.
Search teams combed the rubble of Lisbon's Cais de Sodre railway station after a 1000 ton concrete roof collapsed on travelers. At least 52 deaths were confirmed and officials said the toll could rise while 40 others were injured.
A Tuesday hearing featured about 23 bondsmen and industry officials as Indiana prepares to adopt new bail bond regulations. The rules include a provision on refunds of prepaid premiums when bonds are reduced and a request to require a power of attorney expiration date. Deputy Commissioner Hendren noted minor changes before final submission to the attorney general and governor with a June 15 deadline for written recommendations.
In Gary Indiana insurgent Democrats split to form the independent Democratic Party of Gary. Emery Kennedy was nominated for mayor to challenge rival party candidates while Theodore Nering led the Republican standard. Frank E. Brogno elected city chairman, party officials aim to end what they call Democratic machine rule.
Linton Stockton High School plans a boiler replacement with bids to be opened after the school board approved drawings by Terre Haute engineers. Ira Williams, a former Linton teacher, joins as math instructor. various staff changes and summer contracts were approved alongside roof concerns and bus contracts. Civil rights unrest in Jackson Mississippi escalates as a Molotov attack follows lunch counter sit ins. a rally urges testing agreements with Mayor Thompson and city officials.
More than 1,400 Gary teachers returned to desks after a one day strike that ended with a mutual agreement and union recognition by the Gary School Board. The halt to classes affected 45,000 students across 43 public schools. The union stated the board gained recognition, while officials planned to release full terms at noon.
In Muncie Indiana authorities warn book and newsstand operators that sale of lewd and obscene literature is prohibited by state law. Police will inspect stores to measure the scope of display and sale while county sheriff leads the investigation.
The zone forecast notes scattered showers in northern Indiana with a shift to dry conditions by afternoon. Temperatures range from mid 60s to low 80s with little rain expected through Monday. Precipitation totals are under one tenth inch in the northern third as a brief rain on Sunday is possible.
A gas line rupture at 1 30 p m today caused about 50 damage at the residence of William Dunning in West Linton. Flames shot up a wall inside the house as emergency crews responded to the incident.
The Princeton Telephone Co proposes a Gibson County wide calling area with no long distance charges. It seeks $600 000 in loans to extend service across 10 exchanges and three companies, anticipating higher rates and reduced party-line homes. Zone based base rates range from 5 50 to 12 30 for residences, with multi party plans and business lines priced accordingly.
The Fraternal Order of Police will host a bean and corn bread supper at the clubhouse Friday evening starting at 4 30 p m. Active and associate members are invited to attend.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.