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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1944
Page
1
Bulletin from Bloomington Navy Recruiting tells of radar training as a vital postwar skill. It outlines eligibility for men 17 to 50, ten months of intense instruction, rapid advancement to chief petty officer, and placement on planes ships or shore bases.
Patton's Third Army drives a mile and a half past Saarlautern as Clements of the 95th division presses toward the Siegfried line. Allied forces clash with German positions along a 40 mile front, with forts firing heavy shelling and German dikes flooded nearby to hinder the advance. Maj. Gen. Harry L. Twaddle leads the 95th through rugged defenses as fighting continues in Saarlautern amid widespread ruins.
Allied forces report American destroyers sank a Japanese destroyer and damaged another off Leyte in the first naval surface clash since October. A U S destroyer was lost with many survivors rescued by Catalinas. American planes hit freighters and targets around Ormoc and Negros while troops advanced along the Ormoc corridor capturing a field battery and 21 machine guns.
Members of the College Hill Parent Teachers Association will meet at the school building at 7 30 oclock this evening. Patrons of the school are cordially invited to attend.
The Lyons Corn and Grain show scheduled for December 8 at Marl Grounds Farm Machinery in Lyons will run 9 30 a m to 3 30 p m. Open to the public, it features 4-H and 1-H displays with ribbons to sixth place and classes in corn wheat oats soybeans red clover seed and more. Purdue toy expert John Schwab will discuss hog raising at 1 30 p m in the afternoon. Premiums include war stamps of 2 1 00 and 75 cents.
Members of the F. H. U. club will hold a Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Ellen Pritchard Wednesday evening at 7 30 o clock. Exchange of gifts between secret buddies urged. all members are asked to attend.
The Official Board pledges support for the Crusade for Christ urging world reconstruction work. The Methodist Church aims to raise at least 25 million dollars by January 1846, with Linton's church tasked to raise 19 thousand. Pledges start Sunday. a 6 pm pitch in supper precedes talks by Rev. Robert Chafee, Miss Nola Yoder, and the local pastor.
The American Legion Auxiliary will host its annual Christmas party at the American Legion home Thursday at seven. A covered dish dinner will open the evening and Auxiliary members are asked to bring a 25 cent gift for the grab bag while Legion members are invited to attend.
President Roosevelt moved to shape a sweeping reorganization of the state department appointing a new undersecretary and planning retirements and replacements. He absorbed the inter-American affairs office and named Nelson A. Rockefeller as a candidate for an assistant secretary post, with Senate expected to quickly confirm the nominees.
The Linton Miners head to Brazil tonight to face the Red Devils for the first time this year. Coach Ladson cites perfect team confluence as the squad aims to extend its winning streak against a veteran Brazil lineup featuring Johnson Schwerington and Clark.
The Rotary Club of Linton hosts Lance L Booher governor of the 156th Rotary District including 22 clubs in Southern Indiana. Booher, in Aurora’s general insurance business, was nominated at French Lick last April and elected in Chicago in May 1944. He advises club officers on administration and service activities as one of 140 Rotary International governors guiding 5 200 clubs and a quarter million members worldwide. The organization continues to grow despite the war, with 143 150 new clubs organized since July 1 across the Americas Australia and other regions.
Firemen from Linton respond to a morning roof blaze at Ralph Robertson’s residence on South Main Street. Damage described as slight with no injuries reported.
Prime Minister Winston Churchill told the House of Commons that Allies will deploy full force to prevent civil war in Greece as Athens reels from rioting and a rising death toll. He warned against using allied arms against Germans to impose a communist dictatorship and said Britain will use troops to restore order while aiding Greece’s economic relief. He stressed Greece must decide its future, and the main burden falls on Allies within their military sphere.
Athens reports Premier George Papandreou may resign as death toll rises to 27. Leftist leaders vow continued strikes. Themistocles Sofoulis named premier after talks with parties. Five police stations remain under government control as British troops intervene.
Mrs Jack Kirby of this city has entered Robert Long hospital for treatment, with details of her condition and expected admission date not disclosed.
Guam officers and Maj. Gen. Henry L. Larsen describe the island as a stronger-than-expected war stronghold with roads, air strips, and supply facilities expanding. He says Guam will be "another Pearl Harbor" to the limit of its capacity, though officials stress defenses and future growth remain ongoing.
Mrs Rex Workman admitted for major surgery on Wednesday. Mrs Donald Bedwell discharged Monday evening. Damon McLaughlin 16 of Lyons fractured left knee during basketball. fracture reduced and he went home. Lloyd Wise of Jasonville injured at Pyramid Coal near Terre Haute. hospital X rays and discharge followed. Miss Patricia Fines Switz City discharged Monday. Mrs Ralph V Baker Spnd born discharged Monday evening. Carl Lester West 10, son of Mr and Mrs Troy West, had an appendectomy.
Members of the Keystone Bible class at the First Baptist church plan a Christmas party inviting all women of the church. The event will be at 7 30 p m in the lower auditorium Friday and all members are urged to attend.
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