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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1948
Page
1
West Berlin mobilized 10 000 police to block Communist efforts to disrupt Sunday municipal elections in the Soviet sector. Elections rallies were planned, and U S authorities assigned guards at polling places as the city girds for tense balloting amid the divided city.
Indianapo lis Weather Bureau forecasts a mild weekend then colder air across Indiana. Temperatures likely near normal in the southeast, with rain Sunday and rain or snow in the north Tuesday or Wednesday and rain in the south Tuesday or Wednesday. Northern skies fair today, southern clear, then increasing cloudiness and mild temps tomorrow.
James Klein, 22, a naval veteran, died at Good Samaritan Hospital from a gunshot wound he received when a pistol slipped from his shoulder holster while he greased a tractor on his father Orville Klein’s farm. The .22 pistol struck the plow and fired, the bullet entering his left side near the heart.
Parker Thompson 60 lifelong Worthington resident and retired farmer died at 2 30 PM Thursday at Freeman Greene county hospital in Linton after three and a half years of poor health and five days of serious illness. He was born Sept 1 1888 in Owen County son of Robert and Mary Sparks Thompson. He belonged to New Hope Baptist church and the Ma sonic lodge of Freedom. Surviving are wife Stella Sharr three sons Russell Roy Clyde all of Worthington one daughter Mrs Paul Garrett of Worthington four brothers Tom Lex Denver and Claude all of Spencer and seven grandchildren. Funeral arrangements set for 2 30 PM Sunday at Myers Funeral home with Rev C J Mears Spencer officiating burial Riverside cemetery Spencer.
The Rio de Janeiro pole to pole pact became effective as Costa Rica ratified with the Pan American Union. Thirteen other republics joined, bringing two thirds of signatories and triggering mutual defense obligations while leaving armed response decisions to each nation. The U S Senate had ratified earlier.
Berlin December 3 gum chewing declared illegal in the Soviet sector. A German policeman quoted by a reporter said chewing gum is American and is now forbidden in the Russian sector prompting restrictions in daily life during the Berlin division period.
North of Nanking in the Huai river theater, Nationalist and Communist forces clash in a 40 square mile area centered on Suhsien. Generalissimo Chiang mobilizes far flung armies as Suchow falls, with estimates of Communist strength at 560000 and heavy casualties reported. Evacuation from Nanking accelerates as trains and roads bear refugees toward Shanghai.
The Ladsons semi pro basketball team hosts the St. Louis Colored Rangers at Linton gym on Saturday night at 8 30 p m. The Rangers are billed as one of the best colored teams in the United States. Ladsons beat House of David in overtime in their season opener.
Jackson College in Mississippi begins its 72nd year serving Black students. All graduates earn a bachelor of science degree.
Indiana officials announce a 1949 general reassessment to tax previously omitted property. J G Newsom estimates up to 500 million dollars now untaxed, yielding over 17.65 million in taxes. Greene county could gain about 88 250 in additional revenue, with statewide average rates. Governor elect Schricker says the goal is equalization, not higher valuations.
Salvation Army kettles will be placed on downtown Linton streets for one day this Saturday and remain daily from Dec. 18 through Christmas. Local post officials urge needy families or those knowing them to call 270 J or contact Salvation Army headquarters.
Mme Chiang Kai-shek conferred with Secretary of State George C. Marshall for the second time today seeking more U S aid for China. She told reporters she would like to meet anyone who has not been encouraged by Marshall but offered no clear sign of new assurances. She spoke after leaving Walter Reed hospital where Marshall was undergoing a medical checkup and said she had lunch with him.
At San Quentin on December 3 two surviving Alcatraz riot leaders Miran Thompson and Sam Shockley were executed in the gas chamber, ending the three day Battle of the Rock that killed two guards and three convicts. Guard Robert Baker described the scene and recalled being wounded but surviving by feigning death.
Jake Fritz rolled a 613 three game series to top the Linton bowling lanes standings last night. Team scores show Rollison Hdwe Noel 556 and Hutchison 908 among others with several squads posting two wins.
Doctors advise protecting infants early, recommending vaccination between the second and third months of life to guard against the dangerous childhood disease whooping cough.
Four more Germans were executed today at Landsberg by the United States Army for crimes against Allied airmen. The victims include Erich Wentzel naval lieutenant, Hans Fichel police director, Georg Eckstein medical officer, and Josef Remmele SS sergeant. The hangings, in a cold prison yard, end a series of weekly Nazi executions with 44 to 48 more awaiting approval or serving terms.
A daughter named Patricia Jeanne Abrell was born yesterday afternoon to Mrs. Robert Abrell. Fern Edwards of Linton welcomed a daughter, Sara Lou, on Thursday evening. Lena Carpenter of Bloomfield underwent major surgery yesterday. Raymond Flater of Linton had a major operation today. Jessie Aland of Bloomfield was admitted for medical treatment today. Cornelia Street of Bloomfield had a tonsillectomy this morning. Jeffrey Kettle of Linton had a tonsillectomy today. Betty Key and baby returned home in Worthington Thursday. Wanda Stewart of Jasonville has been dismissed.
The Linton Methodist Church choir will meet at 2 30 Sunday afternoon for a cantata rehearsal titled Carols of Christmas. All members are urged to attend.
Indiana Public Service Commission ruled Illinois Central Railroad may abandon its two daily Indianapolis to Effingham passenger trains. The PSC said public convenience and necessity did not require restoration of service dropped during war. I C argued it would lose 1.12 million dollars annually if restored.Indiana Supreme Court had ordered restoration prior to a rehearing.
A court decision could bring closure to a lengthy dispute over two passenger trains on the Indianapolis Effingham railroad branch. The line serves Sullivan Dugger Linton Switz City Bloomfield Solsberry and Bloomington and other intermediate points between Effingham and Indianapolis.
John L. Lewis and his miners rail at doctors in The Journal accusing physicians of fee fixing and fee splitting. The piece argues doctors push socialized medicine by pursuing profits and long careers, with critics saying medical aims neglect American people's welfare.
Public Service Co of Indiana plans a new 60,000 kilowatt power unit at the Ed wardsport plant near Bicknell. The $10,000,000 installation aims to meet rising industrial rural and domestic electricity demand.
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