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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1946
Page
6
Body of Otis Cahill, farmer, missing since September 5 near Worthington, found under a drift on Eel River. Initial murder suspicions faded as investigators now deem Cahill's death accidental. Also, three fires within twelve hours kept local fire crews busy. total damage fell under twenty five dollars.
Kenneth Ormison, linked to the recent disappearance of Aimee McPherson off Ocean Park resort in California, has been located in Pittsburgh. He is being held for California authorities on charges of conspiracy.
Under September newsprint relaxations British papers have enlarged pages up to six or twelve by thirds weekly. Major titles like Daily Express Daily Herald and Daily Mail increased features sports and ads while circulation remains high in London.
Vicomnt Camrose, publisher of the Daily Telegraph, notes that tabloid Evening Standard and Star style editions alternate with morning papers. He says the Telegraph sacrificed 280000 readers to increase pages during the war and aims for about 1000000 daily readers with the new ration.
Veterans in Indiana are urged to include full name address and service serial number when contacting the Veterans Administration about claims or insurance. Provide claim or policy numbers if known and write to the local VA office in Vincennes or visit in person for quicker replies.
The North Carolina health department reports typhoid fatalities dropped from 31.3 per thousand in 1915 to 0.3 per thousand this year, marking a dramatic improvement in public health within the state.
Santa Claus Indiana faces record tourist influx and a mounting mail rush at its famed post office. A new Santa Claus Land park expands attractions while the town eyes a larger post office building and continued town growth.
An itinerant preacher in Louisville was sentenced to 30 days in juvenile court for failing to provide for his children. He refused to be judged by man made laws and said God would take care of his family. The wife testified he had given only $2.45 in seven weeks.
Mr and Mrs Robert Dowden longtime Clay City residents have moved to Linton and now run a donut shop at 490 A Street Northwest They invite the public to visit the new business Dowden previously served as a Navy baker for 26 months and was a skilled baker before his service.
Officers for the ensuing year were elected as the Women’s Society of Christian Service of Bethel Methodist Church gathered at Mrs. Mary Butler’s home for their annual Christmas party. Prayers were offered, poems read, and games celebrated with a gift exchange and refreshments for the group.
New England horse and dog race tracks posted a total handle of 285,000,600 dollars in 1946. The figure reflects wagering across Boston area venues, underscoring the region's strong gambling activity in that year.
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