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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1944
Page
6
Germans move 16 divisions in a drive against Soviet forces. The action follows reports of wounded German soldiers and alleged partisan activity, with fatalities among enemy and Allied patrols.
I R I G H T AND P O W E R informs customers that the Antioch site will experience an outage from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m. Friday due to maintenance. Residents should plan accordingly and expect brief service disruption.
Indiana report notes Dean Edward R Bartlett of DePauw University announced the rector scholarship for John C Lee of Fort Wayne. Other briefs cover Michigan City police locating Sepaus Perry, 43, in a jail hold after a stabbing and Illinois plant work resuming at McQuay Norris with 600 UAW CIO members returning pending War Labor Board rulings. Newcastle picket line persists at Ingersol Steel and Disc Company despite union claims of unauthorized walkout.
In Vincennes Indiana the Knox county coroner investigated a Wheatland mine accident that killed Orville Lanham age 43. In Edinburg Indiana Edward Winterberg a painter aged 65 died from injuries after a ladder fall. In Pennville Indiana services were held for Jerry Max Fenters 13 who died from a truck accident injuries near Albany after a Muncie hospital transfer.
Charles R. Sigler, 21, was found dead beside the Nickel Plate tracks near Alexandria, Ind., today, believed to be a train victim. Also reported: Harold W. Kruse dies from injuries after July 14 fall from a combine. Boone County approves $1,500 veterans program replacing OCD in the 1945 budget. Marie Ham returns home after visiting Pvt. Harley M. Ham in Petersburg, Virginia.
The article reports that lack of facilities in northwestern Wisconsin and threats of seizure by the Office of Defense Transportation. It cites Robert May of the Midwest Operators Association predicting all affiliated firms would be seized within 48 hours. Officials acknowledge readiness to operate lines if authorized from Washington amid a rapidly spreading strike.
Sperry Gyroscope Co. announces the attitude gyro that shows a pilot the craft position relative to the earth, enabling complex maneuvers with precision and safety. The device adapts to all planes, overcoming reliance on visual ground reference. War Production Board notes 50 lumber species from about 37,000 mills nationwide.
The infantry replacement training center at Camp Blanding explains GI Joe as manpower for government, expendable to the general, potential casualty to the doctor, a foot to shoe for supply, a replacement to a company commander, and a gold brick to the first sergeant, with varied views from mess sergeant to back sergeant and corporal, while to his girl he is a hero and to his family the shining example of an American soldier.
Frederick C. Kroeger, 56, vice president of General Motors and general manager of the Indianapolis Allison Division, died at home after a year of nervous exhaustion. A Purdue graduate, he led the Allison plant since 1940 after managing Delco Remy in Anderson. Survived by his widow and two daughters.
Springfield Mass United Press report notes 600 collectors gathered for the first state button collection show. More than 1 000 visitors viewed hundreds of buttons, many over three centuries old and worn by famous figures.
Sgt Joe Battini a Brooklyn NY combat crewman on a three day pass learned his mother and sister had gone to Kansas. He rode a train back to the plains to meet them in a Topeka hotel for a two hour chat before being transferred the next day.
In normal years the U S president spends summer on a Canadian island with an Italian name. Roosevelt’s summer home sits on Capodello or Capo BB island in New Brunswick, described as beautiful meadow in Italian.
Lincoln Rhode Island family learns of PFC Louis W. Langley wounded when a South Pacific box arrived. The package contained Langley’s Purple Heart, sent to his niece as requested for safekeeping.
Fatigued from examinations, Holy Cross athlete Dave Murray took a pre meet shower and then hurled the javelin 197 feet 914 inches to beat his nearest rival by eight feet at Worcester.
Charles W. Alumbaugh of Linton Indiana earned Army Air Forces silver wings and a second lieutenant commission at a graduation ceremony August 4 at Frederick Army Air Field Oklahoma. The ten month training marks his transition from trainee to an integral Allied airman in the war effort.
Greene County reports two servicemen recent moves. Mullis, son of Mrs. Mullis of Mineral, returned to the United States after 27 months in the Southwest Pacific and will be home soon, while Pfc Doyle A. Wilson, son of Mr and Mrs William Wilson of Linton, moved to Fort Benjamin Harrison with the Military Police. Navy notes tag submarines as sinking 16 more enemy vessels in the Pacific, bringing total hits to 839 with 687 sunk, 37 probably sunk, and 115 damaged.
Albert C. Derr states comprehensive preparations for the 4-H Club Roundup at the Indiana State Fair. Details include exhibit placements, prize lists across beef, dairy, sheep, swine, poultry, and clothing clubs, plus judging contests and scholarships.
The Ordnance Department within the Army Services Forces directs a nationwide safety initiative based in Chicago. It involves nearly 500,000 workers and protects billions of dollars of property and material.
The official thermometer at three pm showed 97 degrees and was still climbing toward the 100 mark. No relief is promised for tomorrow as the heat wave persists.
Newbury Mass Alvin Gould who will be 92 this September follows his health rule by hiking. He recently walked 11 miles to Merrimac and back after an overnight rest.
In last night’s Twilight church league baseball game the Methodist and Baptist teams used their pastors as pitchers Rev Cirina for the Methodist and Rev Cook for the Baptist. The Baptist won 20 to 12. Goosepond farms begins harvest of 400 acres of oats of fine quality and heavy yield.
A trash fire at the corner of Third and F Streets Northeast prompted a city fire department response around seven o'clock Wednesday evening. No property damage was reported.
Hogs 8 500 active and generally steady with classes listed from 100 to 400 pounds and sows. Cattle 1 000 and calves 700 with good and choice steers at 17 and med to good buyers at 13 50 to 16 50. cows 2 50 to 12 with canners and cutters 5 to 7 50. vealers steady with top 14.
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