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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1945
Page
4
News brief reports a mine explosion near Birmingham Alabama resulting in the deaths of twenty or more miners. Local reactions and ongoing rescue or investigation actions are noted.
A 75-year-old Indianapolis woman, Nellie Rue Whitney, was killed last night after being struck by a city streetcar operated by William Archer. Investigators reported the driver did not see her until she was in front of the car.
The Women’s Council of the Christian Church sponsors a Turkey dinner with all the trimmings Thursday at 6 30 p m honoring service men and ex service men of the church. An interesting program is planned and all service men and their families and the entire church membership are invited.
California fruit growers used 10,000 Mexican farm workers to harvest a 1945 record citrus crop, reflecting wartime labor needs and migrant labor patterns in agriculture.
The Navy will end active duty training for NROTC and V-12 engineers around March 1 in a bid to cut naval reserve funding. About 30,000 in officer programs remain. V-5 aviation remains unchanged. Trainees may accept release to inactive duty, transfer to V-5, or enter general enlisted duty awaiting discharge.
Members of the Garden Club enjoyed a Christmas program at their regular meeting in the local library on Monday afternoon. President Mrs. C. W. Martin led the pledge, followed by Joy to the World in unison. Carolyn Hobbs and Harry Leforge presented carols and a devotion titled Consecution.
A batch of soldiers and sailors from Indiana towns including Linton Jasonville Bloomfield Salsberry Lyons Worthington are reported released from active duty with the armed forces according to word received here. Names span ranks from Cpl to GM 1e and cover multiple units.
Pfc Wendell Thomas and Jesse Thomas Sle return to their mother Mrs Lillie Thomas and families after extended service. Wendell left the Army after two years and nine months in Central Burma and the India theatre. Jesse served three years with the Navy aboard the U S S Santa Fe and lives with his wife Eula Richards Thomas and son Dannie in the White Rose community.
Word reaches here that Dean P. Roberts husband of Mary Elizabeth Roberts is stationed at Wright Field Dayton Ohio and has been promoted to the rank of Captain.
Hogs 6,000 head active and steady with prices for 160 lb and lighter weights around 14.85 per cwt and 100-140 lb at 13.50 to 14.50. Cattle and calves 1,900 head with strong to generally high prices. yearling steers and heifers up to 17.05, good to choice light steers to 17.50, bulk 14.30 to 16.50. Cows strong at 13 to 14.50, canners 7 to 9. Sheep 2,500 head opening active and steady. natives 14 to 14.50, top 14.75 for well sorted, Texas lambs 14.35. Slaughter hogs and cattle markets show dealers active and steady overall.
A 5,000 kilowatt hydro electric plant will be built soon in Northern Wyoming at an estimated cost of 900000 dollars. The project aims to expand regional power capacity and support local industry.
Lawrence Lee Leveque Ph. M 3-c was honorably discharged from the United States Navy at Little Beach New York after 37 months of service. He spent nine months in the South Pacific aboard the U S S Pondera.
The McVay court-martial continues as Navy probes the value of Cmdr Ike Hashimoto as a witness in the Indianapolis case. Navy may drop Hashimoto and focus on McVay's alleged negligence and failure to issue abandon ship orders. A survivor's report of a light from a porthole is disputed by Capt Cady, who notes Indianapolis traveled at 17 knots.
Metalsmith Jaqhn M. Ananti of Duluth Minnesota and Vincent J. Allard of Omak Washington testified at the courts sixth session about the night the Indianapolis sank. Allard recalled the ship’s helmsman following a zigzag course four hours before the attack amid dark visibility. He questioned the necessity of zigzagging after 8 p.m. Others at the session included Cmdr Glenn F. De Grave of Portland and several enlisted men from St. Louis Mamaroneck Flora Youngstown Willimantic Detroit and Wilsonville.
Lt. Col. Ralf Olaf Wulfsberg of the U S Army, 32, commanding officer of the 49th Ordnance Battalion, was found dead in a railroad car with a bullet wound to the head at Siliguri station last Saturday. The death, investigated by the Army, remains officially undetermined as to accident murder or suicide. His body was sent to Calcutta and buried in a U S military cemetery.
The Wyoming General Fund rises to a record 3,819,981 dollars, the highest balance in state history.
Indiana OPA district enforcement attorney Norman E. Brenna said investigators are making spot checks in large rental areas to find violators of rent regulations. He cited a dangerous upsurge in violations amid a housing shortage and noted common offenses include overcharging, reducing essential services, and failing to register rental units.
Electric service is now available to almost half of the farms in Colorado, marking progress in rural electrification efforts and expanding access to power for agricultural operations.
Simple home remedy using Ru Ex Compound mixed with water and lemon juice promises fast relief from rheumatic arthritis and neuritis. A two week supply is sold with a money back guarantee if no improvement, advertised by Hamilton Drug Co. and most drug stores.
Three divorce actions have been filed in Greene Circuit Court: Betty Wolfe versus Paul Wolfe, Barbara Perry versus Leon Perry, and Rolle Helderman versus Dorothy Helderman.
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