House Near Vote on $20 Tax Cut with Divided Support
The House faces a near showdown over a bill to grant every taxpayer a $20 income tax cut for themselves and each dependent. Democrats push the measure amid Republican opposition and Eisenhower’s stance as absentees could swing the result. Headlines note gains from a salary increase bill and other congressional actions.
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House
Eisenhower
Federal Housing Administration
Senate
Mijor
Harry F. Byrd
D-Va
FHA
Washington
Final Share-selling Drive Is Planned
The final drive to sell $10 shares in the Linton-Stockton consolidated school holding company ends March 4 after a meeting at the General Electric plant. Reports from PTA presidents and other groups are due by then, with a $7,700 total reported and pledges pending contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton-Stockton Consolidated School Corporation
General Electric
Willis Bobbitt
Norman Singleton
Earl Roush
Tommy Well Jr
Bloomfield Pupils Sweep State Solo and Ensemble Contests
Bloomfield high school students Elizabeth Ramsey and Mary Ellen Selby won first place in the state solo and ensemble contest at Butler University. Madeline McDonald took second in piano solo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Ramsey
Mary Ellen Selby
Bloomfield High School
Butler University
Madeline McDonald
Chiang Withdraws Forces From Nanchi Island in Victory
Chiang Kai-shek’s Nationalist forces pulled back from Nanchi Island in a bloodless move cited as a victory for the Chinese Communists. The retreat shortens Nationalist control along a 300 mile coast, raises questions over Quemoy and Matsu defenses, and prompts U S naval caution while Communist buildup continues on the mainland.
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Chiang
Nanchi Island
Taipei
Formosa
Chiang Kai-shek
Nachi Island
Nachi
Tinshan
Quemoy
Matsu Island
Yinshan
Peichi
Nanchi
O.K. Yui
Matsu
United States
Runoff Planned After Three-Way Union Vote at Magnaxov
In Fort Wayne Indiana the United Electrical Workers Union won a three way election for Magnaxov Corp employees but failed to reach the majority needed for certification. A runoff between UE and AFL UAW is ordered by the NLRB with about 410 votes cast.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
United Electrical Workers Union Ind
CIO
AFL
Magnaxov Corp
National Labor Relations Board
House Un-American Activities Committee
United Auto Workers
CIO Electrical Workers
Magnavox Empires
UAW
Mrs Centers 72 Dies Sud denly in Linton
Nellie Frances Centers 72 lifelong Linton resident died at 7 30 pm while attending a South Branch Indianapolis Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints service. Heart attack attributed. memorial at Anderson Poindexter Funeral Home then 2 00 pm Monday service and burial at Fairview Cemetery.
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Nellie Frances Centers
Linton
Indianapolis
South Branch
Church of Jesus Christ, Latter Day Saints
Centers
Point Commerce
Worthington
Mack Daniel
Lorena Jane Rusher Keller
Frank Courtney American Legion Best
William Lynn
Rahi Cillihan
Milton Centers
Charles Lawrence
Paul Callihen
Bird Keller
Clay City
Spencer Keller
Marion
Ill
Don Keller
Otto Kelier
Anderson- Poindexter
LDS Church
Fairview Cemetery
Chrysler to Build New Kokomo Transmission Plant
Chrysler Corporation plans a large 800000 square foot facility near Kokomo to produce automatic transmissions for Chrysler cars. The plant will almost double current capacity, employ about 3500 workers at a potential $15 million annual payroll, with construction to begin this spring and completion expected next fall, announced by president L L Colbert.
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Detroit
Michigan
Chrysler Corporation
Kokomo
L. L. Colbert
Pssible
Wrong way shot costs Williamsport sectional win
Attica defeated Williamsport 39 36 after Ray McGraw of Williamsport scored an own goal in the final period. McGraw tied the game by pushing a ball through the wrong hoop during a scramble, giving Attica the lead and the victory.
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Attica
Ind
Ray McGraw
Williamsport
Indiana
McGraw
Worthington Man Leo Sinders Dies at 56
Leo Sinders, 56, lifelong Worthington resident and former filling station attendant, died Thursday night after six months of illness. Born December 9, 1898 near Coal City, he leaves widow Josephine Hart Sinders, two daughters Betty Reed of Lyons and Mary Dale of Worthington, son Leo Sinders Jr. of Worthington, and four grandchildren. He is to be buried in Worthington. services set for 2:00 PM Saturday at Myers Funeral Home with Paul Griffith officiating.
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Leo Sinders
Worthington
Freeman-Greene County
Mr. Sinders
Coal City
Lewis and
Daisy Dyer Sinders
Josephine Hart Sinders
Betty Reed
Lyons
Mary Dale
Leo Sinders Jr
Myers Funeral Home
Paul Griffith
U S Songwriters Face Growing Criticism Over Lyrics
New York based Variety magazine editorialized that modern song lyrics have become vulgar and verge on censorship. Abel Green argued that phrases like love me tonight and rock and roll show a breakdown of sexual reticence, with public opinion as a potential arbiter.
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New York
Variety
Abel Green
Plan Dinner Meeting Changes for Linton Ministers
The Linton Ministerial Association meeting set for March is moved to February 28. A covered dish luncheon will follow at 11:45 AM at Saron Evangelical and Reformed Church.
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Linton
County Residents Are Well Heeled With Bank Deposits
Greene county residents hold 15.68 million dollars in local bank deposits, up from 14.96 million two years earlier, averaging 572 dollars per person. The biennial Fed report links strong savings to potential buying power and economic health, noting a 4.8 percent rise in two years and illustrating impact with simple expenditure comparisons.
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New York
Greene County
Federal Reserve System
United States
Bank at Paragon Is Held Up Again
Paragon Indiana police report a noon robbery at the Indiana Trust Co branch where a bandit wearing overalls demanded cash from long-time cashier Lula Knoy. The incident follows a November 10, fourth case where $10,090 was taken and a related federal sentence of 10 years for Hiram Hutchens for the same bank hold up.
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Paragon
Ind
Lula Knoy
Indiana Trust Co
Martinsville
Hiram Vaughn Hutchens
Shelbyville
Frye Faces New Charge in Greene Circuit Court
Donald Frye age 21 of Linton rural route was brought to Linton jail to face a driving while intoxicated charge, to be transferred to the Greene circuit court at Bloomfield. Earlier Feb 6 he was arrested in Vicksburg for allegedly taking an auto owned by Earl Weaver in Terre Haute. Vigo county prosecutor had dismissed that charge for lack of evidence.
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Donald Frye
Linton
Greene
Bloomfield
Frye
Vicksburg
Earl Weaver
Terre Haute
Vigo County
Clyde Stalcup
Legislators Back Pay Hike Measure From Indiana Senate
The Indiana Senate approved a pay increase plan by a 42 to 15 vote, sending a bill to the House to raise daily expenses for lawmakers. The measure would provide $15 a day for study commission members between sessions, while another bill would grant current legislators $10 a day in expenses in addition to salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Civil Service Committee
Eisenhower
Senate
House
CIO
Walter P. Reuther
House Agriculture Committee
Indianapolis
Indiana Senate
Judge Gilkison Dies in Indianapolis Hotel Room
Justice Frank F. Gilkison aged 78, Indiana Supreme Court member since 1944, died suddenly today in a near north side hotel. A Republican, he was elected in 1944 to a six year term while serving as judge of the Daviess Martins Circuit Court. His death leaves a vacancy to be filled by gubernatorial appointment.
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Indianapolis
Frank F. Gilkison
Indiana Supreme Court
Near North Side
Gilkison
Washington
Ind
Daviess-Martin
19 Year Old Vote Amendment Falls in Indiana House
The Indiana House rejected a proposed constitutional amendment lowering the voting age to 19. The 43 to 51 vote split along party lines saw 22 Democrats and 21 Republicans in support, while 15 Democrats and 36 Republicans opposed. Proponents cited taxes and education gains. opponents warned of broader adult privileges and maturity concerns.
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Indianapolis
Indiana House
Representatives
House
Senate
Birch Bayh, Jr
West Terre Haute
Lex Clarke
Plymouth
Baby
Yesteryear
Clarke
Ora Kincaid
Lebanon
Ivan Carson
Rensselaer
Donald Foltz
Clinton
Noble Hodgen
R-Frankfort
Walter Maheling
Dterre Haute
Holiness Group to Meet at Mt Zion Church
The Greene County Holiness association will hold a meeting at Mt. Zion Wesleyan Methodist church Sunday afternoon. A program of special music and a gospel message by the guest minister has been planned. Rev. A. L. Browning, secretary of the association, announced the invitation to all residents of the area.
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Greene County Holiness Association
Mt. Zion Wesleyan Methodist Church
A. L. Browning
Miss Tucker Wins Linton Light Queen Contest
In Linton Indiana Miss Wilma Lee Tucker a Lin ton high school senior won the Light Queen title in a merchants held contest. She will flip a switch to illuminate downtown street lights during a 5 45 p m program at the Elks home on North Main street. The event includes a bond presentation and a brief program with local officials and civic leaders in attendance.
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Wilma Tucker
Linton Light Queen
Sharel Richardson
Nancy Dennis
Iris Lockhart
Ann Hastings
Tucker
Brown
Wilma Lee Tucker
Linton
Linton Elks
North Main Street
Charles Hazelrigg
Merchants’ Committee
Greater Linton Club
Linton-Stockton High School
Worthington V.F.W. Post
Main Street
Frank Courtney
Robert C. McFadden
Paul Lester
Linton, Inc
Miller Construction Company
Public Service Company of Indiana
Hazelrigg
Miss Tucker
Search Continues For Martindale Missing Man
Boat crews scoured White River from Bloomfield bridge to Elnora for Clarence Martindale 40 missing since Saturday after being seen at Bedford where he reportedly threatened to take his own life. dynamite blasts used to dislodge any body. two crews failed to locate him by afternoon.
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Clarence Martindale
White River
Martindale
Bedford
Conservation Department
Greene County
Bloomfield Bridge
Elnora
Bill Lehman
Linton
Ted Turpin
Paul Gaither
Paul Strietelmeier
Bloomfield
Elnora Bridge
Springville
Snowplows Battle Blizzards to Feed Wyoming Sheep
Western states face brutal winds and heavy snow as crews push feed to stranded flocks. About 10,000 of 34,000 sheep have been fed with 12,000 to 15,000 more expected. one rancher found dead in snow near Sweetwater, Wyoming as rescue efforts form.
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Dean Robinson
Carbon Cunty Wyoming
Sweetwater
Wyo
Sam Myers
Wyoming
Bethel Methodist Church To Host Sunday Night Service
Rev Alfred Robbs a colored minister and a church chorus will lead the service at Bethel Methodist Church south of Dugger Sunday night. The congregation invites the public to attend.
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Alfred Robbs
Bethel Methodist Church
Dugger
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Ft. Wayne Company
Mrs. Centers
Chrysler
U.S
Hoosier House
United Press
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