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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1952
Page
1
A brief note describes a collection termed Mine Run as an unclassified mix of similar items. It labels the piece as a medley of ideas and thoughts without specific categorization. The language suggests a reflective or experimental compilation rather than a defined product.
Athens reports Greek forces will fire on any renewed landings on Gamma in the Evros area. The UN Peace Commission will decide ownership as Greek and Bulgarian troops remain on high alert after July clashes.
Those from Linton who attended the 40th annual Indiana Home Demonstration Association meeting at Purdue were Mary Plew Mildred Hale Florence Scott Anna Louise Shonk Fern Peterson Edith Richardson of local clubs.
George W. Foster 85 retired blacksmith died at 4 30 pm Thursday at his daughter Mrs Olaf Hasler's home in Mineral. He lived in Switz City ten years and Terre Haute sixteen years. Survived by three daughters Mrs Hasler Mrs Anna Ockerman and Mrs Georgia Brenton two sons William and Max nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Funeral 3 pm Saturday at Mineral Methodist with Rev C O Medavis. burial Walnut Grove Cemetery.
The United States was informed by Czechoslovakia that John Hvasta an American citizen held since 1948 for espionage escaped on January 2 and his location is unknown The State Department said it has no further information beyond what the Czech government supplied and will pursue Hvasta s fate Hvasta 25 of Hillside New Jersey was arrested by the Czech secret police in October 1948 and later sentenced to three years in jail on espionage charges which the U S rejects as unfounded
At Allis-Chalmers jet engine plant in Terre Haute Indiana four men were held on suspicion after rocks were thrown at the home of worker Charles L Myers and his family. The incident comes as 12 workers return to the plant under police protection during an AFL back to work movement amid a 13 week strike. Police also reported four suspects in custody near Charles Smiths residence as talks collapsed over wages and tools were being removed from the plant.
The annual Old Clifty reunion in Eastern Greene county will be held Sunday at the church building. Dr. Ernest Linton of Indiana University Political Science will be guest speaker. Program starts 10:00 a.m. with a noontime cooperative basket dinner and afternoon musical numbers. Claude Corbin chairs arrangements.
The weekly Lucky Shopper Fotoquiz winner has not identified herself. The photo ran in the Daily Citizen Tuesday afternoon and the contestant has until 5:00 PM Monday to report at the newspaper office to claim a $17 merchandise certificate usable at G. C. Murphy store.
Sgt Francis J Coakley receives a promotion to Staff Sergeant announced by his parents Mr and Mrs Tim Coakley He serves with the United States Marine Air Force in Korea and is noted in the report from here
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Mary Powell aged 91 of Linton will be held at 2:00 PM Monday at Welch and Cornett Funeral Home. Rev J E Catron will officiate and burial follows in Fairview Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.
In Japan a Navy PMB seaplane crash killed 13 aboard. A second PBM carrying 12 was missing after 30 hours as USN and USAF searched Manila Bay and waters near the Philippines. A separate B 29 crash near Tokyo killed three.
Members of Chickateth Council with articles for the rum mage sale to be held soon are asked to call Mrs. Ethel Risher to arrange pickup.
In Tennessee Democratic primaries Rep. Albert Gore unseated 83 year old Sen. Kenneth McKellar for an unprecedented seventh term while Frank Clement defeated Gov. Gordon Browning. Gore led by 65,000 votes with 246,540 to 181,021. Clement had 222,991 to Browning's 201,313 as returns from about 2,110 precincts.
U N jet planes claimed three Communist MIG-15s shot down while B-26 Invaders hit Sinchon troop concentrations and supply areas after a warning to civilians. Captain Clifford D. Jolley of Salt Lake City earned his fifth jet kill as August totals reached 44 with 22 destroyed and 22 damaged.
John A. Watkins of Bloomfield Democratic candidate for Indiana governor heads a rally at 7 30 p m Wednesday August 13 in Humpreys park with Gov Henry Schricker also appearing The event sponsored by the county Democratic Central committee and the county Women’s Democratic club aims to draw a large crowd and will feature an entertainment program followed by refreshments Leaders urge all local residents and candidates to attend.
The Osborne Dress Shop at 19 North Main Street in Linton completed a successful grand opening sale. Mrs. Osborne bought the business from Lozier Ziegler, who will focus on his drive-in east of town. Osborne also operates a shop in Bicknell and has led the business about twelve years. Donna Waggoner assists in the operation.
Corporal Hubert A. Pirtle of Dugger son of Mr and Mrs Russel Pirtle recently returned to the 25th Division in Korea after a five day rest in Japan with hundreds of other soldiers. He served as a gunner with Battery B of the 90th Field Artillery Battalion and stayed in top hotels during the leave.
The Civil City of Linton plans a 1953 tax rate of 1.36 dollars, up 0.74 from 1952. General and Street funds drive most of the rise with 1953 totals projected around 49,803 dollars for streets and 17,559 dollars for general fund plus other adjustments. City hearings and state boards will review the levy before final approval.
President Truman floated a possible special session of Congress to bolster price controls provoking Republican jeers. Many Democrats urged waiting until after the election while lawmakers face re election pressures. A spokesperson said Truman would not decide without consulting Adlai Stevenson who visits Washington Tuesday for a White House luncheon.
The proposed 1953 budget for Linton City Schools asks a $2.19 tax levy up 19 cents from 1952. The rise mainly funds a 10 cent increase in the Special School fund tied to College Hill’s fire-risk remodel. Superintendent O L Johnson says abandoning College Hill and moving students could save $2,000 to $3,000 yearly, but remodeling costs may exceed $6,000. The levy breakdown includes 77c Special School fund, 67c Tuition fund, 10c Vocational, 7c Recreation, 8c Judgment Bond fund, and 50c Building fund.
Sergt. Marshall Vaughan of Overton Nebraska was detained by East Berlin police for a traffic violation in the Red Sector and turned to Soviet authorities. American officials called the charge trumped up and Vaughan said he was not mistreated during his detention before release.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Orman of Linton announced their son Bill has been promoted to sergeant. He is stationed at Donaldson Air Force Base in Greenville D C and left for service August 14 1951.
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