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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1944
Page
1
A column recounts women discovering local shops stock equal or better goods at lower prices than distant city outlets. It argues local stores, with lower overhead, can offer cheaper prices and calls for supporting Linton merchants. The piece also notes optimistic forecasts for the postwar food industry and employment growth.
Soviet armored columns pressed toward Lake Balaton less than 50 miles from Austria as Russian and Hungarian forces push German defenses. Moscow reported massive attacks around Budapest with Telhukhins Third Ukrainian Army advancing through Hungarian towns, inflicting heavy Axis casualties and capturing prisoners.
At Atlanta Federal Penitentiary twenty five inmates seized a building and armed guards were held as hostages. Federal officials reported the four guards were unharmed and negotiations continued as helmeted troops reinforced security. The revolt followed alleged Nazi saboteurs and a blockade of the segregation block as authorities sought a peaceful surrender.
A personal injury suit filed by Nina Summers and Cecil Wayne Summers versus Robert Rodecker was heard by Judge Karl Parker Vosloh in Greene Circuit Court Bloomfield. The defendant was awarded damages of 100 dollars.
Will H. Smith, Collector of Internal Revenue, explains the 1945 withholding changes under the 1944 act. Wages earned in December but paid in January fall under new rates, with receipts due January 31 reflecting wages paid in 1944.
Mrs Ava Reynolds of 709 F Street Northeast was informed by the U S War Department that Pvt Donald Reynolds was killed in France on November 24 while serving with the United States Infantry He was 33 and the son of Mr and Mrs William Reynolds of Linton He had married and left behind three children Sarah Nell Charles William and Donna Lucille along with his parents and several siblings He had enlisted in April 1944 and trained at Camp Fannin Texas before shipping overseas in October.
Mrs Dallas McClarren Wor thington gave birth to a still born girl this morning. Mrs Rex Workman Linton route 2 submitted to Major surgery this morning. A boy weighing seven pounds and ounces was born to Mrs Vernon Houser Tuesday night named Rex Lee. Mrs Houser was formerly Miss Maxine Stone. James Robert Conklin two year old son of Mr and Mrs Robert Conklin broke his left leg at home on Linton rural route this morning and is being taken to Riley hospital Indianapolis. Mrs Eugene Roger Worthington was dismissed today. Victor LeFebvre was taken to his home today.
Nettie M Doyle Stalcup of Lyons rural route 1 died at her home Tuesday night after months of illness. Born Sept 28, 1874 in Greene county, she was 70. She was a Presbyterian and widow of Liberty Stalcup. Survived by husband, son Earl Stalcup of Midland, daughter Mrs. James E Moody of Lyons, a grandson and seven other grandchildren, plus three brothers. Funeral at Lebanon church Friday at 2 pm with Rev Roy Bridwell. burial Lebanon cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Roscoe Duke learned from the War Department that their son S Sgt Eugene P Duke 33 married with wife Mildred of Indianapolis was wounded while serving with the US Infantry in Germany He trained at Ft Benning Ga and has been overseas since last June He is now in a base hospital in France
Lt General Brehon Somervell told 4000 industrialists at the war and reconversion congress that over 300000 additional workers are needed immediately to meet the war program. He warned victory hinges on full American production and noted shell shortages amid ongoing global demands. He estimated annual war costs to defeat Japan at about 71 billion dollars.
Charles Richard Stewart a Radio man second class and son of Mrs Venza Stewart of Terre Haute and Robert Stewart of Linton is reported missing in action. The 20 year old sailor has served three years and attended Linton schools before graduating Wiley High School in Terre Haute. No details are released due to security reasons.
Linton's fast break carries the Miners to a 36 35 victory over Brazil as Moehlmann and Perigo score half the team’s points. Sweiringer leads Brazil with eight field goals and a foul shot. Linton’s reserves also beat Brazil’s juniors 20 14 in the curtain raiser.
Allied forces push along a 50 mile front at the Central gateway to the Rhineland. Patton's Third Army crosses the Saar river at several points, creating six to seven bridgeheads and advancing toward Saarbrucken Merzig area.
Allied forces repelled a tank led Japanese night assault at the northern Ormoc pocket on Leyte as U S planes and ships added to the sinking toll in the Philippines. Torrential rains slowed ground fighting while Japanese pockets east of the Ormoc road faced continued American pressure.
The Indiana Office of Price Administration warns tire buyers to check purchases for proper classification. Dealers reportedly charge ceiling prices for repaired tires sold as factory seconds. Factory seconds have minor manufacturing defects. repaired tires are heavily damaged and may be scrap. Identifiable by factory serial numbers. effective Dec 5 factory second becomes Grade 1 under rationing rules.
An 8 pound 4 ounce daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charlies Hunter at Freeman Greene county hospital on November 30. The newborn has been named Charla Diane. Mrs. Hunter was formerly Miss Agnes Cox.
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