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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1952
Page
1
A drive to return more patients to useful life faces budget snags in Indiana. Experts cite California's fourfold discharge rate with enhanced care, costing about 1000 dollars per patient annually, as proof that higher daily spending could cut long term costs.
United Nations dive bombers hit a Communist troop center near Kaesong 25 miles north of the city destroying at least 40 buildings as Sabre jets added another MiG-15 to December combat. B 29s pounded supply centers south of Pyongyang and at Kanachon while TF 77 carriers attacked the East Coast targets. U N artillery and tanks fired on six Red mechanical monsters reported near Sniper Ridge with no confirmed direct hits.
Community under 12 is invited to the annual Linton Christmas party sponsored by the Ministerial association. The event starts at 2:00 PM Saturday at Linton high school with Santa Claus giving candy and a program of entertainment planned.
John T. Gray of the Flare assembly department at the U S Naval Ammunition depot Crane received a gold pin yesterday for his department’s two year accident free record. Gray has worked at the base since 1941.
Local merchants announced the Christmas shopping hours with Lin ton stores staying open until 8 00 p m on Friday Saturday Monday and Tuesday December 19 20 22 and 23 and closing at 505 p m on Christmas Eve December 24
The General Electric plant in Linton submitted a wage proposal to the Wage Stabilization Board for a general 2.5 percent raise with a minimum of 3.5 cents per hour plus a cost of living adjustment based on the September 15 1952 index. Linton workers would see an extra 0.4 to 0.6 cents per hour retroactive to September 15 1952. Payment timing awaits official notice from the W S B and final arrangements.
A Presidential survey team led by Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer urged an orderly end to U S economic aid to Europe and a reorganization of foreign aid agencies. The report cited overstaffing with four U S ambassadors in Paris and duplication of effort, recommending abolition of emergency agencies whose tasks are completed or absorbed by regular departments.
Freeman-Greene county hospital trustees were appointed by Judge Edwin B. Long. Appointments take effect December 18, 1952 and run through December 31, 1954. Appointees include Paul Fry Hobart Heddon Floyd McCullough Andrew Humphreys Charles B Hollars David C Linton Frank A Lening and Ben H Link. Honorary members named are B. B. McDonald Norma Linton and Dr. E V Bull.
Mrs Nellie Brown Nelson of Fort Pierce Florida a former Midland resident died December 9 after 12 years invalid. She is survived by husband E W Nelson and two grandchildren. Burial was in Fort Pierce cemetery.
Ferd Beasley 62 of Linton died at 5:00 this morning in the Veterans Hospital in Indianapolis after a year of illness and three months as a patient. He served in World War I and belonged to the Linton Frank Courtney American Legion post. He is survived by his widow Ordythe Morgan Beasley and one brother Haldon Beasley who was visiting Arizona. The body was being returned to the Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel for funeral arrangements to be announced later.
In Corydon Indiana the Lawrence Brown family of Laconia sees four members hospitalized with infantile paralysis. Nine year old Carolyn was struck two weeks ago and doctors report that Mrs Brown and two other children John twelve and Judy Ann seven also have polio. All four were taken to a Louisville hospital for treatment.
Wesley F. Bolyd, 45, died from injuries after a coal mine accident at the Enoco shaft near Bruceville Vincennes Indiana. Two mine train cars jumped the tracks and crushed him against a wall the day before.
The Junior Junior High department of the First Christian church will meet at the church at 6:00 PM Sunday. They will spend the early evening caroling at shut-ins plus a party with a 25 cent grab bag gift. members should bring sandwiches.
President Truman declared foundations for a structure of peace have been laid during his eight years in office. He cited the Marshall Plan NATO and Japan peace treaty as milestones and urged support for the incoming Eisenhower administration while acknowledging unresolved global peace challenges. He stressed a constructive policy beyond mere anti Communism and urged public backing for peaceful progress.
Mrs. Hannah Stines 74 of Worthington died after a four month illness at a son’s home in Ellettsville Rural Route. She was born March 19 1878 near Tulip and lived in Greene County all her life. Survived by two sons Homer of Ellettsville and John of Greenwood two daughters Mrs Cecil Chastain of Milwaukee and Mrs Kathryn Ray of Worthington two sisters Mrs Oma Allen of Linton and Mrs Sadie Cullison of Worthington one brother Wesley Minks of Linton fourteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral 2 30 pm Saturday at Myers Funeral Home Worthington with Rev Allen E Chastain Rev Edward Helton and Rev J A Calloway officiating burial in Worthington Cemetery.
Past Presidents of the Business and Professional Women club will meet at Miss Margaret Cooper's home at 6 30 this evening for a dinner party according to an announcement received today.
The Welder's mother's club will meet at the home of Mrs Marcel Coloumb at 7 30 Monday evening. Members are asked to bring a 50c gift for the grab bag and urged by club officers to attend.
The Linton Eagles lodge will host its annual kiddies Christmas party from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday at the lodge hall. Santa Claus will give free gifts to all children of members. Members are urged to bring their children.
John Guy Benham the Washington township Democrat was declared elected as Greene County Commissioner Second District after a 10 day recount of the November 4 election. Final totals show Dowden 7 801 to Benham 7 789 a 12 vote majority. The recount found no disputed ballots remaining. The recount was petitioned by Dowden. Inman later withdrew his bid for a recount in the Burcham race. Commission members were Richardson Secrest and Shouse.
Funeral services for Willard Jack Eager Kirby who died suddenly Thursday at Mary Sherman hospital Sullivan will be held at Welch and Cornett Funeral home at 2 00 PM Monday Maurice Clymore will officiate and burial will be in Dugger cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home
Career diplomat John Carter Vincent, ambassador to Tangier, has been suspended by the State Department after a Civil Service loyalty board found there is reasonable doubt about his loyalty. The board cited his China service and his role as director of Far Eastern affairs, linking him to a 1945 policy shift favorable to the Chinese Communists.
President elect Eisenhower fills Army Navy Air Force and deputy defense posts with Robert Ten Broeck Stevens Harold E Talvoit Robert Bernard Anderson and Hoger M Kyes All are seasoned executives with long service in industry and government and await Senate confirmation after inauguration.
Burglars entered Lyons and Sandborn high school buildings last night and stole about $150 from Lyons, plus $30 in change at Sandborn. They also took two to three boxes of candy and several small clothing items. Investigations by Greene County Sheriff Bill Branstetter, Lyons Town Marshal Jim Shelton, and Knox County Deputy Sheriff Gaynold Martin continue. A separate report notes thieves broke into Vincennes township Consolidated school No. 1 near Vincennes, stealing a Pell and Howell movie projector, a portable record player, and $1.40 in change.
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