Terror and Confusion Mounting Hourly With Approach of Russians
Berlin in panic as the German high command readies for a possible airborne assault. A Nazi blackout seals news while refugees flood stations and troops mass eastward. Stockholm reports show Berliners cracking under the looming Red army threat and Allied air bombardment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dowson
United Press
London
U.P
Berlin
Red Army
Stockholm
FAGE
Local Men Leave for Armed Services Induction
Greene County men report for duty with the United States Armed Forces. Saturday induction left another group of volunteers including Linton Miller Norman Ham Harry Weaver and others. Physicals follow for many in Jasonville Marco Lyons Sandborn and neighboring towns as the community sends men to service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene County
United States Armed Forces
Linton
Ershel Miller
Norman R. Ham
Harry C. Weaver
Don Keller, Jr
Jesse Ray Martin
Thomas H. Chapman
Archie Moore
Jack Lynn, Jr
Robert Gene Good
Eddie F. Hudson
Jasonville
Harry R. Morse
Marco
William D. Westhafer
Fred Tincher
Robert Woodruff
Allen Clayton
Leon Carpenter
Virgil P. Shonk
Ferris Pope
Curtis Carr
Ercil Price
James Figg
Ishmeal C. Sipes
Phillip Bredeweg
John Hall
Leonard Beck
Russell Bland
Orval May
John Corbin
Michael Cox
John Stefanick
Ray Hubbell
Geo. F. Myers, Jr
Warren Smith
William Michael, Jr
Robert E. Fulford
Robert R. Jerrells
Raymond B. Critchfield
Homer S. Cox
Eugene V. Naly
Donald Leturgez
Marco—Charles Howard
Richard Sheede, Jr
John Lee, Jr. Lyons
George Stamm
Marion L. Rusher
Sandborn
Guy Vaughn
William E. Goodman
Odon
Vernon Beck
Dugger
Ernest Coxnda
Chas. Turner
Names of American Liberated Prisoners
Washington dispatch notes names of American internees rescued in Manila will be transmitted from Manila to Washington by the army and released by the War Department as rapidly as they can be compiled. No names were received by noon today and the process may take days before groups are released to next of kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
Manila
Army
War Department
Gasoline stamp robberies hit two plants across county
Police warn gasoline dealers to watch for suspects with gas stamps after two Sunday night robberies. The Socony Vacuum Oil Co. bulk plant run by Clyde Heenan and the Texas Co. plant run by Mrs. Clem Hux were looted, with thousands of gas coupons stolen and envelopes ransacked. Thieves pried doors, damaged the safe, and sought cash while investigators probe the incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socony Vacuum Oil Co
Clyde Heenan
Texas Company
Clem Hux
Texas Co
Socony
Heenan
Hospital Report From Bloomington Area Crews
Edward Wilson R. 1 admitted for medical treatment. Richard Thornton's condition remains about the same. Paul Eugene Poorman admitted Friday evening. An eight pound eight ounce girl named Sue Ellen born to Mrs. John Stone of Bloomfield Saturday. They were dismissed yesterday. Mrs. W. H. Freeland of Bloom filed admitted Saturday and dismissed Sunday. A boy born to Mrs. Leon Perry of South Main street Saturday named Jackie Leon. They were dismissed this morning. Ellis Plew admitted for treatment Saturday. Mrs. Henry Wall of Newberry underwent a major operation yesterday afternoon. A boy born to Mrs. Gilbert Smith of Bloomfield by Caesarian section yesterday. Mrs. Gertrude East admitted for observation. Mrs. Earl Trusty submitted to a major operation this morning. Harley Gee admitted for treatment today. Mrs. Samuel Soliday dismissed Friday afternoon. Mrs. Freda Dowden dismissed Saturday. Mrs. Ralph Barker and baby of Newberry dismissed Saturday. Mrs. Charles Ray Shelton of
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Wilson R
Richard Thornton
Paul Eugene Poorman
John Stone
Bloomfield
Sue Ellen
W. H. Freeland
Bloomfiled
Leon Perry
South Main Street
Jackie Leon
Ellis Plew
Southeast 6Th Street
Henry Wall
Newberry
Gilbert Smith
Gertrude East
Northeast H Street
Earl Trusty
Harley Gee
Hobbieville
Samuel Soliday
Worthington
Freda Dowden
Ralph Barker and Baby
Charles Ray Shelton
Sandborn Soldier Wounded in France January 17
James C. McClary of Sandborn reports his son Pfc. James M. McClary was wounded slightly while serving with the U S Army in France on January 17. The War Department provided no further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. McClary
Sandborn
United States War Department
Pfc
James M. McClary
United States Army
France
James Cleveland, retired farmer, dies at 78 in Sandborn
James Stewart Cleveland died at 11 40 AM Saturday at his son Russell Cleveland’s home in Sandborn from old age complications after five weeks of declining health. Born March 20 1866 in Sullivan County he was 78 years 11 months and 17 days. He lived on a farm between Linton and Prairie for 35 years and is survived by his wife Bethey and children Stella Land Terre Haute Russell Cleveland Sandborn Francis Brown Indianapolis James Wendell Cleveland in Germany 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral at Indian Prairie Church Tuesday at 2 PM with Rev Jack Arnold. burial in adjoining cemetery. Poindexter and Wampler Funeral Home, Sandborn, in charge.
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James Stewart Cleveland
Russell Cleveland
Sandborn
Sullivan County
Benjamin
Margaret Padgett Cleveland
Linton
Pie
Bethey
Covon
Jaude Cl
Stella Land
Terre Haute
Francis Brown
Indianapolis
James Wendell Cleveland
U. S. Army
Germany
Indian Prairie Church
Jack Arnold
Poindexter and Wampler Funeral Home
Burns Fatal In Powder Blast At New Hope Mine
Charles Kelley dies at Freeman Greene county hospital after a powder blast accident at the New Hope mine. He was 57, a Linton resident, and a United Mine Workers member. Survived by widow Jane, three daughters, a son in the Air Service, two brothers, and a sister. Funeral from Welch and Cornett Funeral Home with services at 2 pm. Interment in Fairview cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hope
Charles Kelley
Freeman Greene County
Kelly
Richard Thornton
Linton
King L. Hull
Greene County
Gene
Mety
John
Margaret Elly
United Mine Workers of America
Jane Kelly
Lloyd Hawtin
William Hawtin
Ellen Kelly
Indianapolis
John E. Kelly
United States Air Service
Spence Field
Moultrie
William
Dave Kelly
Margaret Fulkerson
Welch and Cornett
H. J. Rains
Fairview Cemetery
Aged Jasonville Resident Jerry Norris Dies at 87
Jerry Norris 87, resident of Jasonville, died at his daughter Thelme Tann’s home in Marion Saturday night. Survived by two daughters Thelme Tann Myrtle Campbell Faye Bledsoe and four sons Orva Oscar Orland Alfred, plus two sisters Rosa Van Meter Iona Bedwell. Funeral at Claiborne church Tuesday at two with burial nearby. McClanahan Funeral Home of Jasonville in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Norris
Jasonville
Thelme Tann
Marion
Myrtle Campbell
Faye Bledsoe
Indianapolis
Orva
Oscar
Sullivan Orland
Nebraska
Alfred
Shelburn
Rosa van Meter
Iona Bedwell
Lyons
Claiborne Church
Gilbert Schroer to Speak at Saron Church on Leave from Japan
Gilbert Schroer on leave from twenty years in Japan will speak at Saron Evangelical and Reformed Church. The talk is set for Tuesday at 7 00 p m and the public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Schroer
Japan
Saron Evangelical and Reformed Church
Avenging American Troops Return to Manila Internees Freed
U P correspondent describes 3700 internees at Santo Tomas University rejoicing as American First Cavalry troops liberate Manila from Japanese rule. Internees, mostly Americans, carry soldiers and celebrate while a small enemy detachment holds out in an education building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Crabb
United Press
Manila
Santo Tomas University
U. S. First Cavalry Division
Santo Tomas Internment Camp
U.P
Yank Caviaryman
George Stevens Dies at 80 in Olive Branch Community
George Stevens, 80, died at his home in Olive Branch at 11 this morning after a month long illness. He was born to Joshua and Elizabeth Owen Stevens and spent his life in Stockton township. A Coal Mine worker with a 50 year pin, he last worked 29 years at the Old Twin mine. Survived by wife Mae, three sons Clarence, William, Arthur. daughter Myrtle Cox. step daughter Mellie Hibbert. half brother Andrew Stevens. half sister Elizabeth Burton. fourteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Aikin Funeral Home handling arrangements.
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George Stevens
Olive Branch
Joshua and
Elizabeth Owen Stevens
Stockton Township
Olive Branch Baptist Church
Old Twin
Mary Ann Boone Stevens
Mae Stevens
Clarence
Terre Haute
William
Linton
Arthur
Lansing
Mich
Myrtle Cox
Jasonville
Mellie Hibbert
Milwaukee
Wis
Andrew Stevens
Marion
Elizabeth Burton
Marshall, HI
Aikin Funeral Home
Fire Destroys Crane Housing Project Buildings
A blaze discovered at 4 55 p m on January 30 destroyed three self-contained flat top units 2255 227 and 229 Leahy Street in the Crane Housing Project The civilian occupants lost estimated 1500 in damage The Depot fought the fire and extinguished it by 10 o clock
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Leahy Street
Maumee Plans Large No 28 Linton Mine Opening
Maumee Collieries of Terre Haute will open Linton mine No 28 near Jasonville Greene county with a 60000 ton monthly capacity. Operations begin about Sept 1 with the world’s most powerful dragline coal mining equipment and a modern washing plant. Tracks from Milwaukee and Monon will serve the tipple and a two mile track extension will cost about 50000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maumee Colleries Company of
Terre Haute
Jasonville
Greene County
Hugh B. Lee
Maumee Collieries Company
Linton
Indiana
Lee
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific
Monon
Milwad
Latta
Midland
Milwaukee
A. T. Berg
No. 28
Bucyrus-Erie Company
General Electric
Police recover stolen Buick near Linton on State Road 54
Linton City police recovered a Buick stolen from Nelson Clark in Vincennes. The car was found four miles east of Linton on State Road 54 Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton City
Nelson Clark
Vincennes
Linton
Meeting Tonight of Linton Beauticians at Library
The Linton Beauticians will meet today in the local public library at 7 30 this evening. All members are urged to be present. A historical note mentions the predecessor of the roller bearing appearing in 1100 B C with a rock painting at Everest showing workers placing wooden cylinders in a stone path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton Beauticians
Evenin
Americans Take Northern Manila As City Battles Continue
U.S. forces seized control of most of Manila's northern half after freeing 3,000 American and British civilians and capturing the presidential palace. The First Cavalry and 37th Infantry edged into the city from the east and north, while Japanese Marines prepared a last stand in the south. General MacArthur waited in the northern suburbs for a final river crossing before entering Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis M’carthy
United Press
Manila
Philippines
Paig River
Douglas MacArhur
CBS
Sergio Osme
Jos P. Romulo
Washington
Royal Arch Gunnison
Mutual Network
First Cavalry Division
Santo Tomas University
Bilibid
Landis Names Jack Lockwood Executive Secretary
Honorable Gerald W. Landis of Indiana's Seventh District selects Jack Lockwood of Linton as his new executive secretary succeeding Howard Aikin. Lockwood, a Linton Stockton High School graduate of 1935, bank employee, World War II veteran, and lifelong Republican, served in civic affairs before his appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald W. Landis
Indiana
Jack Lockwood
Linton
Lockwood
Floyd Shannon
Washington
Linton- Stockton High School
Citizens’ National Bank of
Howard Aikin
Indiana State Department
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Corregidor
Douglas MacArthur
Australia
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Texas
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Will
Charles Kelly
Ats Saron Church
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