Burns City plans get more federal funds to expand depot
Burns City naval ammunition depot receives a $10 250 600 allotment as part of a $7 56 895 048 base appropriation approved in Washington. The influx allows no lay offs this winter, enables shift changes from night to day, and supports new or ongoing construction including a 50 mile perimeter fence around 42 000 acres, with about seven thousand workers anticipated on site.
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Burn City
Burns City Naval Ammunition Depot
Burna City
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License Issued for Greene County Marriage in Bloomfield
The clerk of the Greene circuit court at Bloomfield issued a marriage license to Herbert Reintjes, printer, of Indianapolis, son of Ivan Reintjes of Worthington, and Hannah Ogle of Linton.
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Greene
Bloomfield
Hbert Reintjes
Indianpolis
Ivan Reintjes
Worthington
Hannah Ogle
F Linton
County Property Transfers Reported in Local Deed Office
Record of transfers filed with the county recorder listing multiple grantees and grantors. Includes property in Beech Creek Richland Lyons Switz City Center Township and Jackson township with parcels totaling various acres and lots. Includes transfers to State of Indiana and between several husband and wife pairs.
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Everal Tranafirs
Justus
Gra
Lyons
Chester Corns
Inez Corns
Corwin McLaughlin
Josie MecLaughlin
William Wallace
Bernice Wallace
Beulah Bolton
Jackson
Elizabeth Orro
John H. Orr
Margaret Orr
Pleasant View
Ruth Markle
Silth Township
Bernicee Wallace
Jackson Township
Brazil Could Surpass World Coffee Consumption
The Department of Commerce reports that Brazil can produce more coffee annually than the world can consume, highlighting Brazil's growing agricultural capacity and global market impact.
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Brazil
Department of Commerce
Navy Recruiting Cruiser Visits Linton for Special Weekend
The U S Navy Recruiting cruiser under Skipper M Tall with a five man crew docks in Linton from Friday noon to Saturday midnight August 29 30. Lieut Commander David McWhorter announces two to three Know Your Navy programs and nine film presentations highlighting Navy life and careers during the stop.
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Indianapolis
Ind
USNR
U. S. Navy
Linton
Navy
David McWhorter
USN
Indiana
Ninth Naval Tetrist
A. M. Morris
L. L. Longer
C. J. Feans
Weoman
C. E. Ryle
Garvin Keith
Lieut. Hall
Cruizer
Navy offers techies training and steady pay benefits
Crew members explain to interested persons how the U S Navy provides tech training with steady pay, paid expenses, free medical and dental care, retirement benefits, opportunities to rise, recreation, travel, and a chance to serve the country.
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U. S. Navy
Alebi
Calls for gasoline rationing as inflation risk grows
Senator Sheridan Downey urged a federal rationing card system to curb eastern gasoline use and possibly extend to consumer commodities. Senator D Worth Clark backed the idea, while Leon Henderson prepared to crack down on prices. Roosevelt warned shortages could ease next spring if tanker need shifts to Britain.
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Washington
Sheridan Downey
Calif
D. Worth Clark
Ida
Downey
Leon Henderson
Office of Price Administration
Senate
Roosevelt
Pris
Noth Atlantic
Great Britain
Southwest
Spy Charge Filed in High Bond for Ludwig in Spokane
Kurt Frederick Ludwig, 38, a pocketbook maker born in New York, was indicted by a federal grand jury in New York on a spy charge. He was held in Spokane on a $50,000 bond with a Sept 7 preliminary hearing set, and will be returned to New York for trial. U.S. Attorney Mathias F. Correa said Ludwig attempted to escape and had formerly lived in New York City.
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Spokan
Wash
U.P
Kurt Frederick Ludwig
Hkio
Rains Tak Fmarion
United Staties
Axmyyts Gemany
Tie
New York
Department Justice
Deesiie
Spokane
Ludwig
U.S
Maurice Smith
U. S
Mathias F. Correa
Isedt
Wosd
Musical program at Linton library features Barrett and Humphreys
Public invited to one hour concert at 8:00 pm Friday in Linton public library auditorium. Miss Vivian Humphreys presents Miss Hope Barrett as piano soloist and accompanist with Humphreys singing vocal solos. Barrett to leave for Indiana State Teachers College after the performance. she earned honors in the 1939 state piano solo contest and honorable mention in the Indiana university piano scholarship contest. The complete program will be announced Friday.
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Linton Public Library
Vivian Humphreys
Hope Barrett
Humphreys
Indiana University
Department reports one car for every four people in U S
The Department of Commerce states a motor vehicle ownership rate of one vehicle per four residents across the continental United States, reflecting broad car access. This metric highlights widespread vehicle dependence and regional mobility patterns.
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Continental United States
Department of Commerce
Powder Plant Workers Sought for U S Rifle Powder Drive
United States powder plants near Charlestown Indiana and similar sites in Ohio and Kentucky are rapidly expanding to supply explosives for national defense. The Charlestown ordnance works employ numerous laboratories and trained technicians for quality control and powder inspection. Applications are being accepted through the Civil Service in Cincinnati with postings at the local post office.
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America
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Charlestown
Ind
States
Indiana Ordnance Works
Selcos
United States Civil Service Commission
Cincinnati
Cnaustal
E. H. Clayton
R. M. Anderson
Enjoy Park Outing Among Morris Chapel Residents
The Morris Chapel community held an outing at Spring Mill state park on Sunday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hale and family, Mr. and Mrs. Basil Hale and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Hale and son, and “Uncle Bob” Hale. Guests from Lyons area, Mr. and Mrs. Bonnie Hauck, attended.
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Morris Chapel
Spring Mill
Earl Hale
Basil Hale
Lester Hale
Bob” Hale
Bonnie Hauck
Lyons
Reunion Planned for Isaac Underwood Family on Labor Day
Descendants and relatives of Isaac Underwood plan a reunion on Labor Day September 1 at Humphreys Park. Floyd Underwood and wife from Pomona California will attend. Relatives and friends are invited. a basket dinner will be served at noon.
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Isaac Underwood
Humphreys Park
Floyd Underwood
Pomona
Calif
Goodman Maysfield Reunion Planned in Linton Park
Joe M Goodman president of the reunion association announced a Sunday gathering at Humphreys park in Linton. Relatives of the family and friends are invited. The Ever Ready quartet of Broomfield will perform musical numbers during the day.
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Goodman
Plan Special Meeting at Bethel Church Dugger Community
An all day meeting and basket dinner will be held at Bethel church in the Dugger community Sunday. Rev John Ragle of Spencer will lead the morning services and Rev Adkinson of Sullivan will oversee the afternoon program. Special music has been arranged and the public is invited.
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Bethel Church
Dugger
John Ragle
Spencer
Adkinson
Sullivan
Commerce Says Ocean Water Temperatures More Viable Than Air
The Department of Commerce reports water temperatures along the ocean and gulf shores are more viable than air temperatures for certain uses. This finding highlights coastal conditions as a factor in climate or energy assessments.
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Ocean
Gulf Shores
Department of Commerce
Birth of Robert Wayne Hobbs at Linton
Mr and Mrs Everett Hobbs of Linton announce the birth of a son born August 26 weighing nine and a quarter pounds. He is named Robert Wayne.
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Everett Hobbs
Linton
Robert Wayne
Weather Bureau forecasts aid perishables transport efficiency
Shippers welcome forecasts from the Weather Bureau under the Department of Commerce as a tool to move perishable goods with reduced spoilage and loss. The system aims to improve reliability for shipments of fruits vegetables and other perishables.
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Weather Bureau
Department of Commerce
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