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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1945
Page
1
In a British courtroom, the prosecution frames the Nazi leaders as planners of aggressive war. U.S. Prosecutor Robert Jackson insists the trial serves civilization, not vengeance, aiming to deter future tyrants and ensure lasting peace.
Mrs. Mary Stevers of Linton was released to her parents Mr. and Mrs. Roger Peterson in Jasonville after major surgery at Mary Sherman hospital Sullivan. Her condition is reported improved.
CIO marshalled its membership to combat President Truman's plan to end reconversion labor disputes. Philip Murray charged the proposal would weaken unions and accused the administration of cowardice toward industrial arrogance. Congress moved toward quick action with fact finding bodies to handle labor disputes amid strikes and industry resistance.
Mrs Alice Hendren Cantwell aged 2 years, formerly of Bloomfield, died at her Oakland home Sunday. Survived by husband George W including five daughters and two sons, three brothers, three sisters, and seven grandchildren. Body to Bloomfield home. services Saturday at 2 pm. burial Grandview cemetery. Jenkins & Son Funeral Home in charge.
The Cub Scout Pack holds a Christmas party on Wednesday December 12 in the basement of the Methodist church from 7 to 9 PM. Families are invited as a family affair. Attendees bring sandwiches and a 10 cent gift for exchange. Old St Nick will attend with a gift for each child. Toys rebuilt by each boy will be displayed and their handmade decorations placed on the tree. All decorations must be ready by Wednesday morning.
Manila December 5 Gen Tomoyuki Yamashita faced a US Military Commission after Chief Prosecutor Maj Robert Kerr urged a death verdict for war crimes in the Philippines. Defense counsel Lt Col Harry Clarke pressed acquittal, arguing no evidence ties Yamashita to atrocities. A verdict was set for Friday Manila time.
Mrs. Carl Lehman of Linton route 1 admitted for treatment. A girl weighing 6 pounds 3 ounces born to Mrs. Earl Robison of Linton route 3 named Joyce Ann. Bobby Dean Miller of Jasonville underwent a tonsillectomy. Paul Shepherd admitted for medical treatment. A girl weighing 6 pounds 14 ounces born to Mrs. Harley Shaffer of Bloomfield Tuesday afternoon named Janice Sue. Mrs. Lievel Yoder of Linton route 3 dismissed. Mrs. Roy Crane and baby returned home in Bloomfield Tuesday afternoon. Sammy Joe Booker of Linton route 3 dismissed.
Mr and Mrs Ben Hagerman announce the birth of an 8 pound 15 ounce son born November 29. The couple are former residents of Linton.
Three persons died in traffic accidents in Indianapolis on Tuesday. Clarence Morrow, 48, was killed when he walked into a moving train at a crossing. George F. Turner, 30, died after his car hit a freight train at a crossing. Mrs. Katherine Elizabeth Swails, 24, died in a bus automobile collision.
Patrick J. Hurley, 62, begins testimony to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee amid charges of double dealing by career diplomats in China. He vows to name individuals and incidents as he resigns as ambassador, accusing pro communist diplomats of aiding Chinese Reds to oppose American policy.
John Fehr of Indianapolis will discuss rabbit raising at 7 30 Friday evening in the local public library. He is described as a top figure in the rabbit industry. All interested people are invited and may ask questions on related problems.
United States Government surplus property, funded by Dr Tomak and Mayor William Carl ton, arrives for Linton shop classes. Materials include an airplane motor, milling machine, tools, bolts, and washers, with transport by city trucks. Supt. O L Johnson notes only about $40 spent in exchange for the $6500 worth of equipment.
Thomas G Beaty aged 83 died at Mary Shermar Hospital Sullivan from complications after a fall at home. He served as Linton chief of police 1918 to 1921 and later ran a grocery on South Main Street. Survived by widow Myrtle and sister Lennie Thomas of Roседale plus nieces and nephews. Funeral in Carlisle Thursday at 2 pm with Masonic lodge participation. Burial in Odd Fellows cemetery Carlisle.
Lt. Charles B. McKissick testified at the court martial of Capt. Charles B. McVay about the Indianapolis disaster. He described the two explosions, heavy smoke, and efforts to rescue men as the ship sank and about 850 crewmen escaped while 300 to 350 were lost or trapped below.
In Warsaw Indiana Mrs Elizabeth Wiggins 79 was critically burned after a kerosene lamp she carried shattered in a fire at her home. In Indianapolis Charles W Eflain 76 died of burns from a November 28 home fire, with his daughter also burned hospitalized. In Anderson Ernest Hartzinger 21 died from injuries after his car hit a bridge on Indiana 9. Madison reports 175806 pounds of tobacco sold for 83284 dollars to start the season. In Fortville William Spratt faced a civil aeronautics board penalty for taking a passenger while a student pilot. a re hearing was ordered after initial sanction of one year flying suspension.
Indiana veterans training committee approved 87 Indiana firms for on the job apprentice training under the G I bill of rights. Committee chairman W W Wright of Indiana University said about 100 employer applications were considered. Total avenues for Hoosier veterans' rehabilitation and vocational training now number around 800.
Almost 10,000 surplus new and used jeeps are offered exclusively to World War II veterans by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. The sale runs through December 17 with prices from 598 to 782 dollars for new jeeps and lower for used ones. Veterans must mail certificates and orders by midnight December 17 to regional RFC offices, then allocations will be made by states from Washington.
Dr. Harry E. Murphy of Franklin was elected chairman of the Seventh District Republicans succeeding Donald E. Bowen who resigned to join the Indiana Appellate court. Murphy has led Johnson County GOP since 1942 and is a World War I navy medical officer and former American Legion commander.
Three new suits filed in Greene Circuit court. William P. Wample and Ernie Leota Wampler vs Roscoe J. Dickson and others seek to quiet title to real estate. Celia Floyd sues Kermit Floyd for divorce. Alberta Wright sues Harold Magnuser for possession of real estate.
Lt Gen Leonard Gerow testified before the Pearl Harbor committee that US, British, Canadian and Dutch staffs discussed wartime plans with no political commitments. He stressed the Singapore plan was a staff agreement for operations if war occurred and that no authority bound the United States to war with Japan.
General Motors and UAW officials canceled a meeting by mutual agreement today and announced that talks with Chrysler have broken down. Walter Chrysler and Harry Anderson had been set for a GM meeting but it was called off as Reuther prepared to depart for an undisclosed destination. Norman Matthews accused Chrysler of conspiring to extend the current contract amid wage demand rejections and urged Chrysler locals to meet to discuss the collapse.
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