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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1944
Page
6
An air carrier reports discovering a handwritten request that asks for a car stamp to make travel for paying taxes and obtaining gas and tires legal. The note mentions a rush to the rash board and saving tires, implying a plan to secure transportation and tax payments.
Sgt. Lee H. Cullison, serving overseas for two years, has earned the Merit Ribbon, Mediterranean Campaign Ribbon, Good Conduct Ribbon, three bronze stars for active engagements, and three overseas stripes. Mrs. Cullison was formerly Miss Elizabeth Ann Hughes.
Max Hixson a Navy serviceman with SSMT 3/C stationed in Norfolk Virginia spends leave in Linton with his wife and children. His son formerly worked at the Hixson and Sahm Clothing store.
Horace T. Irish 1 C has returned to Jacksonville Florida where he is stationed with the United States Navy after a short leave with relatives. Cpl Tob Wade in the Air Corps is in a base hospital at Tampa Florida recovering from a fractured knee cap.
In Decatur Illinois tests show sunflowers may rival soybeans as a profitable crop with seeds containing about 50 percent protein. Ontario Canada seeds were used and processing via low temperature solvent extraction yields olive like oil and buckwheat like flour. Dr. H H Mitchell cites high digestibility and potential for human and animal diets.
In Houston Texas two or more men backed a truck into Alvin Mitchell’s driveway and stole his 30 pound hog meant for the next day’s slaughter. Mitchell told police the theft ruined their winter meal plans and lamented that the men “carried home the bacon.”
The War Labor Board set a Monday deadline for Ward’s Detroit stores to comply with directives on wage and union security after Ward failed to attend a hearing. San Rafael, St Paul, Chicago, Denver, and Jamaica plants were also cited for noncompliance. Union workers in Detroit will continue picketing through Monday.
Allied forces across the Saar region drive toward Germany with the 7th Army reaching Scheibenhard and Lauterbourg area. American spearheads advance, Patton's Third Army engages Saarlautern and Saarbrucken fronts while German forts and Roer defenses face heavy artillery and night assaults.
A fragmented note from Sweetwater reveals a man who tried to tell his wife about an event but spent four minutes of paper to write who is wanted and three hours ten minutes to reach Forsne, reflecting a messy domestic muddle and delay.
A dog owner seeks his terrier Iris who is missing. The dog reportedly bears the owner’s brand initials C.8.P marked on its stomach. Authorities are asked to help locate the pet and return it to its worried owner.
Milwaukee police plan to replace foot patrols with motorized units following a citywide proposal. The plan aims to reduce crime by increasing patrol reach, with cities like New York Cleveland Denver Houston and San Francisco also considering similar measures. Houston leads in motorization with three officers per patrol car.
Mrs Ruth Roach of Bedford was fined ten dollars and costs after pleading guilty in Greene Circuit Court Bloomfield to reckless driving. She formerly operated the Barn at Switz City and was arrested on State Highway 54 after an April 16 accident while out on a $500 bond.
Boston reporters describe overworked mail carriers facing extra workload from letters addressed to renamed or historic local districts including Cow Pasture Uphams Corner Cork City and Washington Village South Boston.
South Hadley will acquire a 35 acre forest for student use to study practical wood craft, making the town one of the few Berkshires systems to own its own woodland.
Two local ministers resigned in the past week to face charges. Rev A A Pia of the Saron Reform will be tried. Rev E C Corts of the First Cristian church moves to Sheridan Ind. Cornelius N Hanser known as Neal Hanger former local figure died at Terre Haute home. Wilfred Ellis 23 of Sols- Wrry died after a corn shredder accident in Freeman City hospital.
In central Athens Greek and British positions near Omonoias Square saw light attacks aimed at testing defenses. Elas forces tried a roadblock with mines but were repelled by British troops. Royal engineers repaired water mains and restored partial water flow in the city.
The child of Fort Worth Star-Telegram war correspondent Stanley Gunn, killed by a bomb in Tarloban Philippines, will carry on his father’s name. The 18 month old son’s name was legally changed from Terrenct Gramon Gunn to Stanley Gunn by his mother Mrs Catherine Gunn.
Indianapolis market notes show hogs and cattle mixed with thin weekend demand. Prices listed include 160-400 lb hogs 14.15 to 14.25. 100-160 lb hogs 11.75 to 13. cows around 118 to 123. steers and heifers in varied ranges. calves slow with mixed demand and cutter cattle pricing noted.
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