Do We Recall Tax Rates And A Broader City Future
A reader reflects on historic tax rates in Bloomfield and nearby areas while noting public works and road improvements. The piece cites a 200 brain specimen collection at the University of Pennsylvania and mentions Dr. Henry Donaldson in the context of intelligence research. It highlights police work in Chicago, farmer optimism for spring, and advocates for extending city limits to boost business and jobs in Greater Linton.
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Bloomfield News
Bloomfield
Linton
Cass Township
Stockton Township
Worthington
University of Pennsylvania
Wistar Institute
Philadelphia
Henry H. Donaldson
Donaldson
New Suit Filed in Greene County Court
One new case was added Friday in Greene circuit court Bloomfield. Elizabeth James administratrix of Charles James deceased Morgan county sues Arthur Lewis Robert Lewis and J Fred Dulen of Heltonville for damages in a wrongful death case transferred from Knox county superior court.
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Claude Story
Greene
Bloomfield
Elizabeth James
Charles James
Morgan County
Arthur Lewis
Robert Lewis
J. Fred Dulen
Heltonville
Greene County
Knox County Superior Court
Sneezing Accidental Bullet Destroys West Frankfort Man
In West Frankfort Illinois William Darnell accidentally fired a bullet through his head after a sneeze in 1920. The bullet traveled downward from near one eye and spent years lodged beside his nose before this strange medical outcome was reported.
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West Frankfort
William Darnell
Miners Fall to Sullivan Arrows in Tilt at Sullivan
The Linton high school Miners lost 42 to 33 to Sullivan Golden Arrows in Sullivan. Carter led Sullivan with 10 points and McGarvey 13 as Linton trailed 17-9 after one period. Linton’s Bach scored 12, Wright added 9, and the B team won 22-16 in the curtain-raiser.
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Linton High School
Sullivan Golden Arrows
Miners
Sullivan
McGarvey
Carter
Linton Lads
Arrows
Linton
Hawkins
Bill Clarkson
Moore
Bob Clarkson
Bach
Jack Wright
Lewis
Arthur
Poe
Steele
Gaither
Beasley
Clarkson
F Lewis
Wright
H. Wright
Talbert
Inman
Philippine debate gains momentum over 1946 independence
Manila U P reports the independence question under the Tydings Mc Duffie act is debated more broadly than in 40 years of American rule. Commonwealth President Manuel L Quezon's latest remarks energize both pro and anti full insular freedom factions as they cite his statements to argue for or against severing ties with the United States six years before independence.
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Manila
U.P
Commonwealth
Manuel L. Quezon
Quezon
United States
Tragic truck train crash victims named Anderson and Spiker
Two Pennsylvania men, Ralph Anderson 28 and John Spiker 22, were killed when their semi struck a Big Four freight train on state road 67. Officials say brakes were not defective and investigators believe the driver failed to see the train. Bodies en route to Newcastle, Pennsylvania for burial. one report cites third degree burns as cause of death.
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Pennsylvania
Worthingtoun
Newcastle
Ralph Anderson
John Spiker
Bowman and People Trucking Company
Worthington
Terre Haute
Myers Funeral Home
Ofiicals
Long Hill
Sam Rotman
Jasonville
Greene County
Buying Power Up for U S Farmers
Washington reports a Bureau of Agricultural Economics price index shows farmers gained purchasing power by about 500 million dollars over the past year while prices paid for manufactured goods held steady. Prices received by farmers rose more than the general index, lifting the ratio of prices received to prices paid to 81 percent of the 1910 14 average by mid January.
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Washington
Bureau of Agricultural Economies
Farores
Taney
Hospital Report Notes Local Dismissals And Returns
Mrs. Robert E. Sloan of Worthington was taken to her home this afternoon. Mrs. Lillian Trabant was also taken to her home in Bicknell this afternoon. D. H. Slinkard of Newberry was dismissed Friday afternoon. Lawrence Shute of Solsberry was taken to his home this afternoon.
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Robert E. Sloan of
Worthington
Lillian Trabant
Bicknell
D. H. Slinkard
Newberry
Lawrence Shute
Solsberry
President Roosevelt sails into warm Caribbean aboard Tuscaloosa
President Roosevelt rode a cruiser into warm Caribbean weather aboard the Tuscaloosa with two accompanying destroyers. A forecast of 85 degrees accompanied the sunlit voyage while the president ordered federal aid to blizzard hit Massachusetts Connecticut and Rhode Island and instructed Joan Carmody to designate immediate relief projects.
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U.P
Roosevelt
Tuscaloosa
Mercury
Book review by Mrs Shoaff to be presented at Linton church
A book review by Mrs. Shoaff of Paris Illinois will be presented at 7 30 Monday evening February 26 in the Linton Methodist church Public is invited to attend The review covers What America Is Reading with emphasis on Country Lawyer and A Goodly Fellowship Mrs Shoaff has previously presented reviews in Linton Bay View club and is active in church and community affairs She writes for the Paris Daily Beacon News and leads youth programs in Paris Jefferson County Greene County readers urged to attend
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Powell Sheaff
Paris
Linton Methodist Church
Greene County
Shoaff
America
Reading
Paris Women’s Club
Methodist Sunday School
Linton Bay View Club
Farley Announces Democratic Convention Opens July 15
James A. Farley postmaster general and DNC chairman announced the Democratic national convention will open in Chicago on July 15.
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Coral Gables
Fla
James A. Farley
Democratic National Committee
Chicago
Finnish minister denies pact with allies via Helsinki call
In a telephone conversation from Helsinki, Finnish Foreign Minister Vv. A. Tanner denied earlier reports that he would sign a military pact with the allies to provide military aid for Finland against Russia.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Aftonbladet of
Helsinki
Vv. A. Tanner
Finland
Russia
Admiralty Orders Protection for British Ships After Exit
The admiralty announced that all British ships leaving UK ports must provide protection for crew against machine gun attacks by German aircraft. Ship owners will be advised over time on required protective equipment and measures.
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London
Admiralty
United Kingdom
Greman
Germany Opposes Finland Intervention to Widen War
Berlin signals to Scandinavian nations that any move to intervene in Finland is opposed by Germany. The informant says such action could draw Sweden into broader conflict and disrupt German trade.
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Berlin
Germany
Finland
Sweden
Welles Sails for Europe on Exploratory Peace Mission
Under Secretary Sumner Welles sails from New York on the Italian liner Rex for an exploratory peace tour. He travels as a personal emissary of President Roosevelt and Secretary Hull, with no formal proposals, planning to listen more than speak at the heads of warring nations and key non belligerent powers.
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New York
Sumner Welles
Europe
Roosevelt
Cordell Hull
Welles
Russians Make Gains Near Viipuri in Karelia
Moscow reports Russian troops moved within 12 to 12.5 miles of Viipuri after a five mile advance along the Leningrad railway. The communique claims 22 Finnish fortifications and 175 positions taken, with Finnish losses rising to 420 machine guns and 170 field guns in seven days. Russians also claim air victories and continued actions on the Karelian isthmus.
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Moscow
U.P
Viipuri
Finland
Leningrad
Kamara
Leipasuo
Leningrad-Viipuri
Mannerheim
Tass
Karelian Isthmus
Finnish planes raid Viipuri Leningrad railroad targets
Stockholm report says Finnish aircraft bombed the Russian end of the Viipuri Leningrad railroad, a key supply artery for the Russian army at the Mannerheim line, with several railroad stations burned as of today.
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Stockholm
Sweden
U.P
Viipuri Leningrad
Mannerheim
Helsinki
Allehanda
Finland may seek aid from Britain France or Germany
Finland warns it may ask for help elsewhere unless Nordic neighbors assist. The Socialdemokraatti notes an appeal for direct official aid could reach Britain and France, while in extreme need Finland might offer concessions to Germany to pressure Russia to halt its war.
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Helsinki
Finland
U.P
Socialdemokraatti
Democratic Socialist Party
Great Britain
France
Germany
Russia
Coal Authority Challenge Faces Shift in Mine Prices
Washington February 17 UP The federal consumers counsel challenged the bituminous coal division authority to fix higher minimum prices for soft coal moved by water or track rather than railroad. Three examiners Lewis Jaffee Fowler evaluate thousands of proposed prices and 26 000 pages of testimony before recommending new schedules to director Harold Gray. An appeal may go to Interior Secretary Harold L Ickes.
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Washington
Consumers’ Counsel
Btuminous Coal Division
Trulow G. Lewis
Benton, I
Samuel Jaffee
Worchester
Mass
Charles O. Fowler
Villa Grove
Harold Gray
Gray
Secretary of Interior
Harold L. Iekes
British destroyers drive German to Norway coast
In Southern Indiana, high school basketball saw Jasonville beat Clay City 30-28, Sullivan defeat Linton 42-33, Midland topple Switz City 27-11, Pleasantville roll past Epsom 31-23, and Bloomfield edge Ellettsville 33-31 in overtime. M. Gallion led Jasonville with 19 points, while Gardner and Pierson sparked Midland with strong scoring.
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Jasonville
Clay City
Sullivan
Linton
Lebanon
Brazil
Midland
Switz City
Pleasantville
Epsom
Shelburn
New Lebanon
Bloomfield
Ellettsville
Montgomery
Petersburg
Loogootee
Scotland
Oolitic
Spencer
Carlisle
Merom
King
Indiana
Epsom Salts
Jasonville Lads
Clay City Eels
Yellow Jacket
M. Gallion
Jasons
Eels
Birth of Son to Mr and Mrs Carl Donham of Terre Haute
Word has been received of the birth of a son on Wednesday to Mr and Mrs Carl Donham of Terre Haute. The baby boy weighed eight pounds and has been named Mack Floyd. Carl Donham is a former resident of this city.
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Carl Donham
Terre Haute
Mack Floyd
British destroyers rescue 300 to 400 sailors from Altmark
Reports from Leith Oslo and London describe British destroyers entering Norwegian waters to rescue 300 to 400 British seamen from the Altmark. Germany protests alleging violation of neutrality while Norway argues the capture occurred in its waters.
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Leith
Scotland
U.P
Cusack
Norway
Altmark
Oslo
Berlin
Germany
Great Britain
London
Admiralty
Britain
United Press
Graf Spee
Baltic
Montevideo
Visitor from Indianapolis with the Goldbergs
Mias Miriam Auerbach of Indianapolis is visiting Mr and Mrs Will Goldberg at their home. The casual visit includes social conversation and light hospitality during the stay.
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Mias
Miriam Auerbach
Indianapolis
Will Goldberg
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Junior
Corporation
Andrew Carroll
William Donovan
Edward J. Morgan
Morgan
Greater Linton Club
United States Army Tank Corps
Fort Benning
Georgia
Sullivan Crew
Golden Arrows
Ouiscore Arrows
Philippine
U.S
Caribbean
Bay View Club
Coal Authority
Net
Midlanders
Switzers
Gardner
Pierson
Scott
Epsom High School
Salts
Blue Streaks
Mitchell
L. Bedwell
O’bannon
Epsom Lads
Ellettsville Eagers
Ray Dowden
Ellensville
Osborn
Blomfield Lads
England
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