Schwibbe Freed After 10 Months in State Prison
Charles Schwibbe, 40, Edwardsport resident, was released from Greene County state prison after nearly ten months. He had been convicted May 4, 1936, of attacking and robbing farmer William Coleman near this city, but a writ of error coram nobis led to a new trial and his release following two co-defendants' guilty pleas.
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Charles Schwibbe
Michigan City
Edwardsport
Greene Circuit Court
William Coleman
Schwibbe
State Prison
Greene County
Lem Clark
Clark
Bloomfield
Hospital Report From Local Telegram
Mrs Myrtle Baird of Scotland underwent a major operation today. Mrs Ira McDonald of Twelfth Street northeast was moved home today. Mrs Bert Brown was taken to her Lyons home today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Baird
Scotland
Ira McDonald
Twelfth Street
Bert Brown
Lyons
Roof Fire Damages Residence on Second Street
Fire caused minor damage to a frame house owned by Lee Davis on Second Street Southwest. Sparks from a chimney are believed to have started the blaze and the fire department responded to the scene.
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Second Street
Lee Davis
Alliance Notice Meeting Local Workers Alliance
A meeting of the Workers Alliance will be held Friday evening Feb. 26 in Linton Public Library. All members are requested to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workers Alliance
Linton Public Library
Aged Bloomfield Woman Ed Rainbolt Dies After Illness
Mrs. Ed Rainbolt wife of a Bloomfield merchant dies at home after a two week illness in Greene county She lived in Bloomfield was a Presbyterian member Surviving are husband Ray Rainbolt a son Mrs Max Kidd a daughter two brothers and a sister Funeral at 2 pm Friday from the residence with Rev Jack Masters of Brazil officiating The Iguazu falls in South America are higher and wider than Niagara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Rainbolt
Bloomfield
Greene County
Hobbieville
Luella Reid
Bloomington
Jack Masters
Brazil
Amendments to Gross Tax Bill Defeated in House Vote
In Indianapolis February 25 the gross income tax bill moved to third reading after a 51 to 46 house vote. Amendments were rejected by voice vote while the pari mutuel measure stirred strong debate over gambling tax funding for old age pensions.
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Indianapolis
U.P
House of Representatives
Dick Heller
M. Clifford Townsend
Townsend
Edward H. Stein
Senate
House
Ways and Means
Farm Bureau
State Milk Control Board
Arthur J. Gladieux
Fort Wayne
Sit-down strikers warned to evacuate Douglas plants
District Attorney Fitts announced a blanket indictment plan against sit-down strikers at the Douglas Aircraft plant in Santa Monica. He said troops would eject protesters by force if they did not leave peacefully, a policy to be applied at the Northrop plant in Inglewood where a strike was also declared.
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Santa Monica
Cal
Fitts
Douglas Aircraft Corporation
Northrop
Douglas Company
Inglewood
Parole Denied for Indiana Fraud Suspect Silas Taylor
The Indiana state clemency commission urged Gov Townsend to deny Silas M Taylor parole from a 1 to 5 year state prison sentence for writing a fraudulent check. Taylor, age 50, was convicted in Greene County on June 3 1936. President Roosevelt and nine liberal House members discussed his judiciary program in Washington.
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Indianapolis
State Clemency Commission
M. Clifford Townsend
Silas M. Taylor
Taylor
Greene
Washington
Roosevelt
House
Liberal Bloc
Sons of the American Legion Meeting Notice
The Sons of the American Legion will meet at the Legion home at 6 30 Friday evening Feb 26. All members urged to attend.
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Sons of the American Legion
Legion
Young Man Sentenced For $2 Gasoline Theft In Greene Court
Oliver Critchfield, 23, pled guilty to petit larceny for stealing 10 gallons of gasoline valued at $2 from Sam Stockrahm in Vicksburg on January 22. Judge J Raymond Powell sentenced him to six months on the penal farm and a $25 fine. his brother Wilbur was released.
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Greene Circuit Court
J. Raymond Powell
Oliver Critchfield
Jasonville
Lifford Brothers
Greene County
Critchiefield
Sam Stockrahm
Vicksburg
Lifford
Hattery
Linton
Oliver
Wilbur
Powell
Bert Caldwell
John Todd
Caldwell
George Barnhart
Ed Nash
Walter Howard
Harry M. Price
Lem Clark
John Keplinger
Wright Township
Worthington
Sullivan County
Hymera
Dugger
Clay County
Howesville
Edgar
Ray
Glenn Lifford
Kings and Queens in Ecards Banned in Soviet Union
A Soviet rule blocks using king and queen imagery in electronic greetings. The policy targets playing cards and chess themed ecards, citing censorship and ideological concerns within state control.
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Soviet Union
SANTATION HEAD INSPECTS PLANT
William H. Denny district sanitation supervisor inspected Greene county's sanitation plant in Linton and praised the work of Pearl Headley and staff. He noted over 1200 sanitary units installed and said Linton will likely host a district sanitation convention in about two weeks.
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William H. Denny
Greene County
Linton
Robert W. Heider
Pearl Headley
Denny
Delaware County
Mercury Drops as Wind Sweeps Through Indiana
A sharp wind and snow drove temps down to 12 degrees in Indiana after a night with readings near 15 to 20 above zero. The Weather Bureau forecast another 24 hours of cold with more snow likely across several parts of the state as temperatures rose slowly toward the afternoon.
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Mercury
U. S. Weather Bureau
Indianapolis
WPA Project Advances to Public Health Role
An individual advances to a current position within a project sponsored by the WPA and the U S Division of Public Health, marking progress in the broader public health initiative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
U. S. Division of Public Health
Switz City Tops Linton Miners 40 to 24 in Key Home Win
Switz City defeated Linton 40 to 24 on their home court to avenge an earlier loss. Allee led Switz City with 13 points, supported by Horn and Harper with eight each, while Brown paced the Miners with five field goals. Switz City also beat Linton B 27 to 16. Linton's next games include Evansville Reitz and Clay City.
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Switzers
Miners
Switz City
Allee
Horn
Harper
Brown
Linton
Beasley
Smith
Linton B
Reitz
Evansville
Clay City Eels
Switz City F.G. F.T. PF
Jackson
Mernen Ely
Ol Seis
Ee Peas
SUNGG
Ree
Rodecker
Coke Tne
PS. FT. PP. Rasot
Siete Ay JL
Legion Open House Party To Boost Local Post
Frank Courtney American Legion post will host an open house Saturday night at the Legion home, part of fellowship meetings to boost membership. Commander Willis Pirtle announced 171 members are paid, 19 short of the 190 quota. World War veterans are invited to attend and seek membership amid an entertainment program and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Courtney
American Legion
Legion Home
Willis Pirtle
Chrysler Union Parley Planned For Next Week
Labor strife eased as two sit-down strikes ended without bloodshed. Chrysler agreed to negotiate with auto workers, averting a broad auto strike threat. Three major strikes persisted at Douglas Aircraft Santa Monica, Timken Detroit Axle Detroit, and Fansteel North Chicago with plants closed and thousands laid off.
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Chrysler Corporation
Douglas Aircraft Corporation
Santa Monica
Cal
Timken Detroit Axle Company
Detroit
Chrysler
General Motors
Ford
Fansteel Metallurgical Company
North Chicago
GM and UAW near end of talks on 30 hour week
Detroit Feb 25. General Motors and United Automobile Workers negotiators moved toward completion of their strike settlement talks. Eight GM and UAW representatives discussed the 30 hour work week as a remaining demand, with both sides saying the matter is being thoroughly explored. The union plans to meet Chrysler officials next week on national bargaining.
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Detroit
U.P
General Motors
United Automobile Workers
Chrysler Corporation
Corporation
Operators and Miners Stall Over Coal Contract Talks
In New York on February 25 representatives of coal operators and miners remained stalemated in wage and hour negotiations affecting about 400 000 Appalachian bituminous workers. John L. Lewis headed the miners scale committee while Charles O Neill led operators. Talks addressed a $1200 annual minimum wage and a 200 day guaranteed year with a 30 hour week, with a contract to replace the expires April 1. A point commission to study machinery impact was proposed.
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New York
U.P
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Washington
Charles O'Neill
Philip Muray
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Peggy
Peggy Garcia
Roanoke
Dave Rubinoff
Central Press
Bloomfield Bits
Iguazu Falls
South America
Niagara
Daily Citizen
The
United Press
Sons OF Legion Notice
Sheriff Caldwell
Penal Farm
Seeeeeees
Elisha Hanson
Francis E. Townsend
Old Age Pension Plan
Federal
Townsends
House Committee
Santation Head
Mary Keller
Bessemer
Ala
Keller
Swizz City
Linton Miners
Avenges
Sharp
Conarroe
Gray
G.M.C
Auto Union
Union Parley
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