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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1952

Page

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Democrats Level Attack at Jenner Laud Stevenson

FRENCH LICK Ind Aug 25 Democrats accuse their Republican foes in a two day gathering. They push Gov Schricker as their key candidate and warn that unified Democrats can carry the state ticket. They attack Sen Jenner over McCarthy remarks and pledge loyalty to Stevenson if Eisenhower wins.

Jenner Laud Stevenson French Lick Ind Indiana Adlai Stevenson Bill Stevenson Henry F. Schricker Schricker William E. Jenner Eisenhower Joseph R. McCarthy Wis George S. Marshall Marshall Paul M. Butler Stevenson Thomas E Dewey Alabama John J. Sparkman Sparkman

Alsop Funeral Held Here Today

Lola A. Alsop 61 a Linton resident died Friday at Freeman Greene county hospital after illness. Funeral at Linton First Christian church with Rev Grady Spiegel and Rev James Catron officiating, burial Center Ridge Sullivan. Survived by husband Jess R Alsop two sons Ray D and Malcom T Alsop two daughters Betty Newsom and Norma L Elliott two sisters and three grandchildren. Welch & Cornett Funeral home in charge.

Lola A. Alsop Linton Freeman-Greene County Linton First Alsop Sullivan Charles Stella Lane Thrasher Linton First Christian Church Linton J.T.M. Club Jess R. Alsop Ray D. Alsop Malcom T. Alsop

Secret Oil Cartel Report Highlights Global Firms

A long secret FTC study says five American and two British Dutch firms control over half the world oil and collude to curb production and raise prices. The report notes prewar practices persist and basing-point pricing keeps Middle East oil above costs, naming Standard Oil New Jersey California Socony-Vacuum Gulf Texaco and Anglo-Iranian and Royal Dutch Shell. It coincides with a $67 million foreign aid oil overcharge suit and a September grand jury probe of 21 oil firms, six individuals, and the National Petroleum Council.

Washington U.P Federal Trade Commission International Petroleum Cartel Standard Oil Co New Jersey California Socony-Vacuum Oil Co., Inc Gulf Oil Corp National Petroleum Council

Dispute Over $10 Ends In Slaying In Indianapolis

Murder charges filed against Chester Carter after an argument over a $10 debt led to the shotgun death of Willie Brown in Indianapolis. Carter allegedly told deputies I just shot a man in front of my house, he owes me $10 for two weeks. He later claimed self defense.

Indianapolis U.P Chester Carter Mars Hill Willie Brown Carter Brown

Firestone and Workers Reach Two Year Pay Accord

The Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. and the United Rubber Workers CIO reached a two year contract in Columbus announcing a 10 cent an hour wage increase. Negotiations had been ongoing since June 25 with Firestone plants in Des Moines Noblesville and New Castle mentioned.

Columbus Ohio U.P Firestone Tire & Rubber Co United Rubber Workers of America, Cio Firestone Des Moines Iowa Noblesville Ind New Castle

Iron coffins preserve bodies found in St Louis

In St Louis U.P reports 30 iron coffins unearthed to move to a new cemetery. Heavy glass panels reveal preserved faces of 19th century deceased, including a two year old girl from 1855 and an elderly man with a full beard. Some coffins fractured as they were disturbed.

ST. Louis U.P

Dugger Musicians To Appear at Fair

The Dugger high school Choral club directed by Dorothy Dugger and accompanied by Barbara Breck will perform two concerts at the Indiana State Fair in the IU building on the fair grounds. A 35 member group will sing sacred and light numbers plus vocal solos and a tap routine. The program will include other Indiana high school choirs such as Marion, Anderson, Portage, Gary Girls Concert Club, Howe, and Shortridge high schools.

Dugger High School Indiana University I. U Dugger Dorothy Dugger Barbara Breck Marion High School Anderson High Schoo Portage Singers Portage High School Gary Broad Ripple High School Indianapolis Thomas Carr Howe High School Shortridge High School

Midland Woman Is Lucky Shopper

Mrs. Rena Liston of Midland was last week's Lucky Shopper in the Lucky Shopper Foto quiz by the Daily Citizen and 17 local merchants. Her photo shows her crossing North Main Street with daughter-in-law Mrs. John Liston. She received a $17 merchandise certificate redeemable at Linton Hardware.

Rena Liston Midland Daily Citizen

Revival Planned at Jericho Church

A revival meeting begins tonight at Jericho Church with Rev. Marion Cazzell leading Tuesday and the remainder of the services. Pastor Rev. Gene Fulford invites the public to attend as services start at 7 00 PM CST each evening with special vocal and instrumental numbers.

Jericho Church Marion Cazzell Gene Fulford

Mrs Eva Clayton Dies After Illness at 75

Mrs Eva Clayton aged 75 lifelong Linton resident died at 1 15 Sunday in Freeman Greene hospital after a ten hour illness. She suffered a stroke at Vigo county fair Terre Haute Saturday night. Born February 20 1877 she was survived by three sons and three daughters, two brothers and two sisters. Funeral at Linton First Baptist Church Wednesday at 2 pm with Rev Royden Rea officiating. burial in Clayton cemetery.

Eva Clayton Linton Freeman-Greene County Clayton Vigo County Terre Haute Simeon Cynthia Jane Beasley Lynn Linus Mack Clayton Linus Mack Clayton, Died Jan. 16, 1934. Mrs. Clayton Was A Member of the Linton Royden Rea Clayton Cemetery

School Schedule Announced Here

The Linton school system announces the first day schedule. Eighth graders report 8 30 Wednesday at the high school, then start Friday. High school enrollment Thursday by class, and grades One through Seven report at 9 00 Thursday. Labor Day holiday Monday.

Linton O. L. Johnson Estelle Phillips

Charles Richardson Improves After Mine Accident Illness

Charles Richardson of Linton rural route, previously seriously ill after a pelvic fracture from an accident at the Little Betty mine, is reported to be very much improved. He is now receiving treatment at Mary Sherman hospital in Sullivan.

Charles Richardson Linton Little Betty Mary Sherman Hospital Sullivan

Indiana Weekend Sees 21 Violent Deaths Across State

Weekend traffic crashes and drownings push Indiana toll to 27 over three days from Friday. Multiple fatal wrecks occur near Huntington Columbus Fort Wayne and Shelbyville with victims including Irvin Griffin and Mabel Johnson.

Indiana Huntington Columbus Irvin Griffin Louisville Russell Lorene Griffins Mabel Johnson Andrews Ann Ellerman U.S. 421 Shelbyville James M. Martin Hammond Lloyd James Thayer Walter E. Ford Lapel Martin U.S. 41 James Schneider Ford Oliver Hiatt Alexandria Ind James Courtney Chicago Long Lake Valparaiso Myers Lake Plymouth Edward Dreyscher Hamamad Dan Kristy

Soldier Injured In Road 67 Crash Near Switz City

A Linton soldier Raymond Gray suffered a fractured ankle when his car collided head on with Vernon Jordan of Kokomo on state road 67 about 2:00 am near Switz City. Jordan had minor injuries. O'Hern of Linton uninjured. Gray may face reckless driving charges as police continue investigation.

Linton Switz City Raymond Gray Freeman- Greene County Hospital Camp Atterbury Greene County Bill Branstetter Kenneth Fortner George Campbell Gray Vernon Jordan Kokomo Robert O’hern Jordan Q’hern

Divorce Suit Filed In Greene County Court

Ellen Evans files for divorce from Jay Evans in Greene circuit court at Bloomfield. The suit seeks a legal dissolution of marriage and related relief from the court.

Ellen Evans Jay Evans Greene Bloomfield

Schricker Harris Set For Indiana State Fair Bricklaying Showdown

Phil Harris of Linton will face Gov. Henry F. Schricker in a bricklaying contest at the Indiana State Fair the morning of August 30. The event opens the fifth annual Indiana Brickmason Apprentice Championship, running August 30 to September 4, with judges from Hackensack New Jersey and Speed Indiana briefing competitors.

Phil Harris Linton Henry F. Schricker Indiana Brickmason Schricker Hollywood New York Saskatsawan Phil Bill Weimann Hackensack N. J Ora Gill

Flood Threatens Truce Task Area at Panmunjom

A flash flood from the Sachon River swamped the UN camp inside the Panmunjom neutral zone. Maj. Riley V. Jackson led the evacuation to higher ground as personnel and equipment were saved except for a bag of flour and 25 pounds of sugar. Volunteers retrieved a drifting barrage balloon while helicopters ferried in supplies to the blocked camp.

Panmunjom Korea U.P Sachon Yellow Sea Riley V. Jackson Sumter S. C Robert Skinner St. Louis John Hanlon Alton Munsan

Hoosier Couple Marks Diamond Anniversary

Pleasant Indiana August 25 Hoosier couple Francis L Miller 100 and his wife 96 quietly observed their diamond wedding anniversary in the farm home shared by four generations of the Miller family Their son Thomas and his wife will celebrate their 52nd wedding anniversary later this year The Millers and Thomas Miller live with Gerold and his family The elders are in fair health Miller will be 101 October 19 and was a farmer in his younger days.

Miller

Linton High Band Calls Special 6:30 Practice

Linton high school bands old and new members were urged to attend a 6:30 tonight drill on the high school lawn. Director Bill Pirtle said it was important for all members to participate.

Linton High School Bill Pirtle

Eisenhower Warns Soviets Threaten U.S. Peril at Legion Meet

In a conditionally political address to the American Legion, Dwight D. Eisenhower warns that Soviet Russia pursues conquest and tyranny, demands stronger U.S. military and productive vigor, and urges unity with free nations. He also condemns witch hunts and calls for fighting economic inequality and public corruption.

New York Dwight D. Eisenhower United States Soviet Russia American Legion Eisenhower Soviet Union GOP

Pleasantsville Guard Soldier Joins Fort Riley Training

Pvt. Gale E. Clark of Pleasantville has arrived at Fort Riley Kansas for 16 weeks of Infantry basic training with the 10th Infantry Division. He is married to the former Miss Norma Jean Hamilton of Pleasantville.

Fort Riley Kansas Gale E. Clark Pleasantville 10Th Infantry Division Norma Jean Hamilton

Brantleys Visit Linton Rotary Speaker

Mr and Mrs Frank Brantley and son Bruce from New York City visit relatives in Linton for two weeks. Brantley, formerly of Linton, will be guest speaker at the Linton Rotary club meeting on Wednesday with his sisters Mrs W A Nelson and Mrs Charlotte Conour and brothers in law Mr and Mrs Bill Collins and family nearby.

Frank Bruno) Brantley Bruce New York City W. A. Nelson Charlotte Conour Bill Collins Brantley Linton Rotary Club

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