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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1946
Page
1
A column surveys human error in printing and broadcasting. It cites humorous and serious misstatements from newspapers and radio announcers, noting the pressure of live work and the risk of slips despite rehearsal. It includes examples from World War I and notable performers.
American Legion golf teams from six communities will play in a district tournament at Linton Municipal Golf Course. Teams from Linha, Bloomfield, Brazil, Vincennes, Sullivan and Jasonville compete with the winner advancing to the state tournament at Lebanon later this month. Two low individual scores also advance. Play starts about 10 a.m. tomorrow.
Lester Nichols 41 year old used car dealer surrendered to Fulton county authorities after a three day manhunt across two counties. Nichols, wanted on assault with intent and linked to a street shooting of his wife Nora 43 in Akron Indiana, was captured near the Huckleberry marsh and taken to jail. The pursuit involved state police, sheriffs, and roughly 50 armed civilians, with two escaped Michigan City prison inmates also detained during the round-up.
Boonville Ind August 5 Robert Condra of the United Mine Workers announced that peaceful picketing would resume to organize non union mines in the Boonville area as Square Deal company signed a collective bargaining agreement. Six other mines remained picketed pending organization and the third Warrick county shaft mine to sign with the union.
Two sailors from Linton and Dugger were given honorable discharges by the U S Naval Personnel Separation Center at Great Lakes Illinois. New civilians listed include Millard Lee Pope S1c 689 G street northeast Linton and James E Swan Slc Dugger.
About two hundred Greene county 4-H members will attend the county 4-H club camp at Shakamak State Park from Wednesday through Saturday. Bill Deck, assistant county agent, will direct the camp with Glen Gates as assistant. Registration starts 2 PM Wednesday. Bus transportation is provided. departures are 1 PM Wednesday and return by 10 AM Saturday.
Norman Cruikshank of Jasonville was fined ten dollars and costs for leaving the scene of an accident and ten dollars plus costs for driving while intoxicated with a 90 day license revocation. Two companions faced smaller fines for public intoxication.
A meeting of all interested in Bohley cemetery will be held at 7 45 oclock Thursday evening at the Nine Mile church to discuss making plans for the care of the cemetery.
Martin Pittman 37 of Jasonville died Friday night when he fell from a moving truck near West Lawn cemetery Farmersburg. Witnesses said he lost balance as the vehicle passed the cemetery. death was instantaneous. Funeral held at Assembly of God Jasonville with burial in Peavey cemetery.
D. R. McLaughlin of South ern Hotel Linton has received an honorable discharge from the U S Navy. The separation occurred at the Naval Personnel Separation Center in Great Lakes Illinois.
Terre Haute Firemen pounded Linton American Legion 15 to 7 at High School park. The Linton squad committed 15 errors including a single inning with six misplays by one player. Worthington will provide the opposition next Sunday as the locals aim for a better showing.
Counce Turner of Linton is being treated at Freman Greene County Hospital after a slate fall at the Panhandle mine near Bicknell. He was struck by slate while alone and is reported in satisfactory condition.
IS NEW CIVILIAN Billy R Lewellyn of Dugger Indiana received discharge papers from the U S Navy at the Great Lakes Illinois station.
A major Caribbean earthquake spanning 600 miles hit the northern Dominican Republic coast with a tidal wave at Puerto Plata. Five towns including Puerto Plata Moca Macoris and San Francisco suffered severe damage as shocks continued two hours after the initial quake. Seismographs worldwide confirmed a strong event with Cuba and Puerto Rico feeling tremors.
Washington August 5. OPA authorizes cotton textile price increases triggering a 6 to 8 percent rise in retail cotton clothing and larger hikes for sheets linens and other household goods. Mills may raise prices immediately with stores feeling impact in 8 to 12 weeks.
State Guard and police stood by as tensions rose over a Connersville plant. Local notices report admissions for treatment including Charles Sexton, Clifford Bedwell, Jerrells, and John Micheal Jr. New births listed include Ronald Allen, Arlan Kay, Honey Lou, Robert Stanton, Gerry Lowell, and Janette Maxine. Major surgeries noted for Betty Fitzpatrick Hammer and others.
The Greene County golf tournament at Linton Municipal draws the largest field in ten years with 48 players. Top qualifier Bob Humphreys 75 leads championship flight pairings against Charles Borders 78 and others as first round play begins. Local pro Bob Hess invites the public to watch.
In Connersville Indiana state troopers broke up picket lines at Rex Manufacturing after planes were alleged to fly over protests. Two other CIO led plants joined demonstrations as about 200 guards stood by. A court order sought to prevent union interference in the reopened plant.
A Veterans Administration contact representative will be at the Linton public library from 9:00 a m to 3:30 p m Wednesday. Any veteran may discuss medical treatment, insurance, education or other topics with the representative.
The Linton Conservation club will hold a meeting at Lee Sherrard Park Tuesday evening at 7 oclock. All members are urged to attend.
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