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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1952
Page
1
A compact note defines Mine Run as an assembly of like kind pieces, unassorted and a product of mining origin. The term suggests a medley of thoughts or ideas gathered together, with no single specific classification attached.
Indiana gears up as a potential presidential battleground with Dwight D. Eisenhower set to speak in Indianapolis on September 9 at Butler University Fieldhouse. Indiana's history as a swing state raises local interest as Republicans tout turnout and Democrats weigh hopes of a close race.
Harley Willis 48 of Coalmont died suddenly from a heart attack at work in a Terre Haute factory at 5 30 Friday afternoon. Funeral services were Sunday at Friendly Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Bert Sanders officiating and burial in Friendly Grove Cemetery. He is survived by his widow Mae Willis, mother Maggie Summerlot, sister Mae Anderson, three half sisters Sylvia Cooprider Florence Hostettler Ruth Gonser, and three half brothers Paul Don John Summerlot Jr. of Indianapolis. McClanahan Funeral Home Jasonville in charge.
Funeral services for Stevie House aged seven of Coalmont will be at 1:00 PM Tuesday at Coalmont Baptist Church with Rev. Lloyd Miller and Rev. Rhodes, burial in K of P cemetery Hymera. He died after a three day illness of meningitis. Survived by Mr and Mrs Hubert House and grandparents Ott Burke of Coalmont and Earl Pullis of Pontiac Mich. Body handled by McClanahan Funeral Home Jacksonville then to family residence.
Anoka Minnesota Aug 18 The physician Dr A E Krieser reports accidental findings that the drug pyricidin improved mental conditions in tuberculosis patients. After two to three weeks of daily doses several patients showed definite improvements though he cautions the drug is not a cure for deep rooted mental illnesses.
The United Rubber Workers CIO pulled 18,000 workers from B. F. Goodrich plants nationwide in a strike over low powered working conditions. About 250 pickets blocked the Akron plant as wage fringe talks collapsed. Buckmaster ordered lines at Cadillac Michigan Miami Florida Clarksville Tennessee Marion Ohio Riverside New Jersey Los Angeles California Oak Pennsylvania and Tuscaloosa Alabama. Negotiators planned a later meeting to seek a return to work. Goodrich offered a 10 cent hourly raise, but Buckmaster called the walkout a response to ongoing poor conditions.
Mayor Ralph Tucker arranged separate meetings with union and management in Terre Haute Indiana to push a joint session over the Allis-Chalmers jet engine plant strike now in its 14th week. A 14 cent hourly raise is included in the proposed package. Union members planned a meeting tonight to hear a report or vote on a settlement as State Labor Commissioner Hutson noted progress after Saturday talks. Company spokesman Lee Baker called the outlook encouraging despite Sunday adjournments with no mutual discussion.
An explosion shattered a filling station named Modern Fuels Inc in northern Indianapolis early today. The entrance was blown out but no injuries were reported. Police consider linking the blast to a recent similar bombing at a Brookville service station and believe dynamite caused today’s explosion.
Western Front Korez August report tells how Korean laborers dubbed Joes bore heavy loads under fire to sustain Bunker Hill. Lt Gary Yunat praises their grit while comrades recall bearers carrying ammo water and bandages through shell holes to bolster defenses and aid wounded.
Millionaire Henry J. Kaiser said enemies possibly Communists tampered with two high powered speedboats before the Lake Tahoe Gold Cup race. Prosecuted acts included a sawed propeller shaft, blocked carburetor, and gasoline poured into one hull. Tahoe City official suggested the saboteur may have sought quiet from the noisy preparations.
Firemen in Ariand France battled a barn blaze but found no water. They extinguished the flames using 1,000 gallons of cider to douse the fire and prevent spread.
Seymour Indiana August 17 Veterans of Foreign Wars Worthington unit swept top honors at the 6th annual VJ Day celebration in Seymour. Worthington was named the best and largest marching unit while Connersville VFW had the best color guard for the third year. Seymour High School band won the musical organization contest and the Seymour Ladies of Moose had the best float. Speakers included Clyde Miller Greencastle state VFW commander and James Butters Indianapolis state VFW poppy chairman. A memorial service and fireworks closed the celebration.
The Greene circuit court clerk in Bloomfield issued a marriage license to William Franklin Crites of the U S Army and Martha Joan Thacker of Worthington route three.
U P observers say China may press Moscow for bigger Soviet backing in Korea and to unleash the Red Chinese Air Force in Manchuria. Peiping Radio notes the Chinese delegation arrival as truce talks resume at Panmunjom amid prisoner repatriation disputes. Typhoon Karen halts air and sea activity, grounding U S warplanes and forcing ships to shelter along the Korean coast.
Mrs. Thomas Howard, 57, of Washington, is treated at Freeman-Greene county hospital for a fractured shoulder after a Sunday sideswipe on State Road 57 north of Newberry. The Indianapolis driver allegedly struck the auto carrying Mrs. Howard. State Policeman George Campbell and Greene County Sheriff Bill Branstetter investigated.
Friday report lists Mrs Glen Townsend of Bloomfield with a 6 lb 10 oz girl named Susan Lynn and several hospital admissions including Miss Elsie May Sexton Jacksonville appendectomy and Mrs Dulcie Hatfield Lyons major surgery. Saturday notes multiple births and admissions across Bloomfield Jasonville Linton and nearby areas with several 7 lb plus babies and numerous surgeries.
Springfield aboard a church pew scene as Rev Richard Paul Graebel denounces Senator Everett Dirksen for a "blatant lie" about Adlai Stevenson. The minister labels Dirksen "irresponsible" and criticizes his wheat policy stance toward India. Stevenson cancels Minocqua trip for strategy talks and votes outreach.
Madame Chiang Kai-Shek, wife of China's Nationalist leader, reached Franklin hospital in San Francisco with three specialists to decide on treatment for a decade-long skin disorder. She said her visit was solely for medical attention and that she is tired and not well.
Mrs. William Moore of Bicknell won the Lucky Shopper Fotoquiz conducted by the Daily Citizen and 17 local merchants. Her photo shows her with four other Bicknell residents, Mrs. Kenneth Casey, Mrs. Gene Picard and daughter Linda, and Mrs. Truman Davis. She received a merchandise certificate for $17 at New Home Furnishing Company.
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