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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1946
Page
6
In Tennessee heavy floods swamp communities displacing more than 15 000 people along the Cumberland River. The report notes widespread damage with many seeking shelter while rescue teams work in the affected counties.
Herbert Sweetman, 23, lit a match to check for alcohol in his car radiator and suffered facial burns. He was treated at City Hospital.
Mr and Mrs Isaac Maxim parents of Sir Hir am Maxim the renowned inventor resided in 33 different farm houses across Maine during their marriage.
Indiana Bell files with the public service commission asking for about a 10 percent overall rate increase in local and long distance charges. Officials say payroll and equipment costs have surged, earnings fell about 38 percent, and rates set 20 years ago no longer reflect expenses.
Air France, the national airline of France, offers a seven course dinner with champagne served aloft over a 440 mile flight. The gastronomic service highlights the carrier’s in flight catering.
An industrious thief in New Castle broke bolts on a model A Ford to steal the distributor by removing the engine cylinder head.
Indianaplis reports slow hog trade with lower barrows and gilts and varied cattle and calf prices. The piece also notes 1946 amendments expanding monthly annuity eligibility for wives of insured workers, detailing age and living-with requirements and benefit amounts.
Terre Haute December 31 report states the ruling takes effect January 1 and allows wives of workers to qualify for Social Security retirement benefits. The measure broadens eligibility and affects spousal benefits under the program.
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