State Receives Twelve Buildings at Fort Harrison
The Army announced it will turn over 12 buildings at Fort Benjamin Harrison near Indianapolis to Indiana. It plans no surplus declaration now and uses the site as a disciplinary barracks. Senator Capehart and Governor Gates urged retaining Fort Harrison as an active post and requested part of the hospital facilities be turned over to the state to house mental patients.
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Capehart
Army
Fort Harrison
Gates
Insurance plan offers total disability coverage for NSLI vets
Veterans with National Service Life Insurance may add total disability income to their policy upon application and health proof. premium rates vary by age and policy type, and $5 monthly per $1,000 of coverage is paid after six months of total disability. Benefits continue as long as disability persists and do not reduce the policy face value. Applications before Jan 1 1950 waive minor disabilities if health requirements are still met. Information available at the Veterans Administration Itinerant Office in City Hall Linton Indiana.
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Beryl T. Stott
NSLI
Mr. Stott
Stott
Veterans Administration
Linton
Indiana
Liberte Sinks After Gale Splits Europa at Le Havre
The former German liner Europa, renamed Liberte, was torn from moorings by a heavy gale at Le Havre and sank in the dock with a large hole in her side. French officials voiced cautious optimism for salvage and repair efforts.
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LE Havre
France
U.P
Europa
Liberte Refloated After Collision With Paris Wreck
The 49746 ton Liberte, speed 24 knots with luxury fittings, struck the sunken Paris liner in a gale at Le Havre. Divers inspected a hull hole near the engine room as tugs towed her to safety. High seas hindered rescue efforts. pumps and divers worked to control flooding and prevent breakup.
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France
Paris
le Havre
Cherbourg
Legion Wallops Global Cagers In Local Hoops Showdown
The Linton American Legion defeated the Global Cagers 53 to 46 in a home game. Laughlin led Linton with 14 points, O'Hern added 10, while McCurdy and Miner topped Global with 16 and 12 points respectively. The game featured a clown dressed opponent early on, then settled into a hard fought contest.
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Linton American Legion
Legion
Linton
Laughlin
O’hern
McCurdy
Miner
Local Team Seeks Strong Backing as Games Return
With more games on the schedule, the team appeals for enthusiastic local fan support. Coaches urge turnout at upcoming matches, highlighting home court and community pride to boost morale and performance.
Railroads to Resume Normal Service Amid Coal Strike Truce
Railroads moved to restore full service after the coal strike truce. Most lines expected to run normally within days as earlier 25 percent cuts were rolled back. Pennsylvania, Chicago & Northwestern, and Rock Island resumed full operation. New York Central to follow in a few days.
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Chicago
John L. Lewis
Pennsylvania Railroad
Chicago & Northwestern
Rock Island
New York Central
Bowel Cleaning Power of Erb Help Medicine
A man reports taking ERB HELP for three days and says his body released filth and his ailments improved. He cites relief from headaches pimples rheumatic knee pain and overall wellbeing after using the 12 herb formula promoted by Hamilton Drug Company.
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Erbhelp
Hamilton Drug Company
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