White River Flood Stage Reaches 19 Feet At Elliston
Heavy rains upstream push White River at Elliston to 19 feet this afternoon. Weather officials warn the river could rise to 22 feet within 48 hours if rainfall continues, threatening farms in Greene County until a cold snap or further rain alters the pace.
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White River
Elliston Bridge
O. H. Brown
U. S
Elliston
Government Weather Bureau
Indianapolis
Brown
Greene County
Dan Shonk to Plant Orchard Near Linton This Spring
Dan Shonk will plant a new orchard this spring at his farm northeast of Linton. The orchard will include 800 two year old peach trees provided by William Rich of this city.
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Dan Shonk
Linton
William Rich
Fabrician Bridge Linking Aesculapius Island To Tiber Left Bank
The Fabrician bridge in Rome connects Aesculapius island to the Tiber's left bank. Built in 62 B.C., it remains the only Roman period bridge still standing today.
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Fabrician
Rome
Aescu-lapius Island
Tiber
Greene County Women’s Democratic club plans 1937 meeting
The Greene County Women’s Democratic club will hold its first meeting of 1937 on Wednesday January 13 at the Masonic hall in Newberry. New officers include Otis Hair Jacksonville president Russell Lyons vice president Ward Barter secretary treasurer. A noon luncheon opens the session and Mrs Courtland Chambers county probation officer will discuss probation work.
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Greene County Women's Democratic Club
Masonic Hall
Newberry
Otis Hair
Jasonville
Russell Lyons
Ward Barter
Hair
Gilbert Sims
Courtland Chambers
Roosevelt signs neutrality law amendment embargoing arms to Spain
President Roosevelt signed the neutrality law amendment creating an embargo on arm shipments to Spain. The action blocks an imminent deal valued at about $9,000,000 for airplanes and war materials for Spain.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Spain
G men shift in Tacoma kidnap case
In Tacoma a posse of G men left their hotel in four cars amid freezing weather, their first coordinated action since authorities withdrew from the Charles Mattson kidnapping inquiry, signaling a possible new development in the case.
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Tacoma
Wash
Charles Mattson
Three Sought for Killing Druggist in Indianapolis
Capt. Matt Leach of state police charged three men with participating in the holdup and slaying of Indianapolis pharmacist William H. Bright, 36, Monday night. Search centers in southern Indiana and northern Kentucky. one suspect named Curtis Neal, 21, Madison, a former convict, others unidentified.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Matt Leach
William H. Bright
Indiana
Kentucky
Leach
Curtis Neal
Madison
Light Opening Day In Indiana Legislature
In Indianapolis on January 8 the opening day offered only two bills and one resolution in a brief House session before Gov. Paul V. McNutt's farewell address. The Senate recessed after roll call without any bills introduced.
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Indianapolis
Ind
House of Representatives
Paul V. McNutt
Senate
European cabinet weighs Spain aid and Moroccan reach
London reports an emergency cabinet session as tensions rise over German and Italian aid to Spanish rebels and possible German footholds in Spanish Morocco. France fears Mediterranean disruption and a German expansion, while Britain and France seek assurances from Germany. In Madrid, loyalist artillery halted insurgent advances around northwest Madrid after an all night battle with heavy losses. Remisa Hill near Pozuelo and Marabonda changed hands three times in the fighting.
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London
U.P
Spain
Spanish
Morocco
France
Germany
Mediterranean
Britain
Madrid
Remisa Hill
Pozuelo
Marahonda
Roosevelt forecasts balanced 1938 budget and debt relief plan
President Roosevelt told Congress in his budget message that the 1938 fiscal plan would balance conditionally and aim to reduce the national debt. He projects a gross deficit not exceeding 401 million if conditions are met, with debt frozen at around 35.026 billion on June 30, 1937 and reductions beginning the next year.
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Washington
U.P
Roosevelt
Congress
Spanish War Veteran Notice Oyster Supper Meeting
The David D. Wiles camp No. 86 of United Spanish War Veterans will meet at 6:30 PM Monday for an oyster supper. Officers for 1937 will be installed and all members are urged to attend.
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David D. Wiles
United Spanish War Veterans
Switz City Methodist class meets at Minnie Rodecker home
The Rum-Join-Us class of the Switz City Methodist Sunday school meets at 8 o clock tonight at Mrs Minnie Rodecker home. All members urged to attend and the Pollyanna class is invited as well.
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Switz City
Kathlee Mavourneen Song Origins Noted in 1832 Plymouth
The Irish song Kathlee Mavourneen was written by Mrs Julia Crawford with music by Frederick Nicholls Crouch who first performed it at a Plymouth concert in 1832, marking its early origins.
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Julia Crawford
Frederick Nicholls Crouch
Plymouth
England
Losses From Hail Damage Hit Major US Crops
Annual hail damage to the ten leading U S crops costs about 47.5 million dollars on average. The figure reflects widespread losses across farm belts and seasons.
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United States
Stein Accepts Indiana House Speakership in 80th Session
Bloomfield's Edward H. Stein, new speaker of the Indiana General Assembly, urges careful work in a 61 day session. He cautions against light duties and emphasizes serious, deliberate lawmaking to safeguard citizens and industries. He cites Edmund Burke on representing constituents with judgement.
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Indianapolis
Ind
U.R
Edward H. Stein
Bloomfield
House
General Assembly of
Indiana
Edmund Burke
Wrestling and boxing show planned at Linton High
A combination professional wrestling and boxing event is set for Monday night January 25 in the Linton high school gym. Indiana University coach Billy Thom will headline and recruit top wrestlers and boxers from the region. The Frank Courtney American Legion post sponsors the program to revive local interest and draw fans, with a regulation ring to be installed and ring side and balcony seating planned.
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Linton High School
Frank Courtney
American Legion Post
Billy Thom
Indiana University
Legionnaires
The
Legion
Peck Vernon Dies at Terre Haute Former Linton Miner
John Peck Vernon aged 61 died at his Terre Haute home after years as a mine electrician in local mines. Survived by widow Leslie, daughters Mrs Richard Brown Beulah and Margaret Vernon of Chicago, brother William Vernon of Rockport Ky, two grandchildren and a niece Mrs Jesse Carroll. Brother-in-law of Mr and Mrs John T Smith. Member of the Masonic lodge. Funeral arrangements incomplete.
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John “Peck” Vernon
Linton
Terre Haute
Vernon
Lessie
Richard Brown
Beulah
Margaret Vernon
Chicago
William Vernon
Rockport
Jesse Carroll
John T. Smith
Masonic Lodge
Goldfish King Tells How Hobby Became World Plant
Gene Shireman of Martinsville, described as goldfish king, told Greater Linton club members how his hobby grew into Grassy Fork Hatcheries. He outlined 700 ponds across 1400 acres with 20 hatcheries and a 25 million fish yearly capacity, noting sales to homes, schools, and anglers. He invited the public to visit Martinsville’s world largest gold fish hatcheries.
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Greater Linton Club
Gene Shireman
Goldfish King
Martinsville
Grassy Fork
Shireman
China
Japan
Public invited to humor show at Shields School
The public is invited to attend a comedy at 7:00 Saturday night at Shields School in White Rose community. The play is presented by the PTA for the benefit of the school.
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Shields
White Rose
T. A
Miners and Bulldogs Clash In Indiana Rivalry Night
Linton hosts Dugger in a city gym showdown with the Linton B team facing Dugger reserves at 7:00 p.m. and the main game set for 8:00 p.m. Coaches tout strong form as both squads seek a decisive win. Officials Greene and Conover.Indiana Governor McNutt urges legislative action in his final address, touting a debt-free state with an unencumbered balance and proposing government reorganization, nonpartisan judiciary reforms, and expanded public welfare and infrastructure funding.
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Linton High School
Dugger
Linton
Haskell Osborn
Union High School
Bulldogs
Linton Dugger Beasley
Deckard Righ
EOE Ditt
Exline Brews
Ene
Noes Keene Adkins
Cooper Berne de Tiec Ree Satara
Anes
Greene and
Conover
McNutt
Legislative Committee
M. Clifford Townsend
Judicial Council
America
Department of Public Welfare
Budget Committee
Cadillac Plant Hit By Sit Down Strike In GM Cadillac Plant
Detroit January 8 The United Auto Workers call a sit down strike at General Motors Cadillac plant to break a deadlock as Gov Frank Murphy seeks to resume talks with GM executives and union leaders. Plant employs about 5100 workers. GM warns of more shutdowns including Chevrolet engine plant Flint and Bay City carburetor plant.
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Detroit
Mich
U.P
Automobile Workers of America
General Motors
Cadillac
Frank Murphy
Murphy
William S. Knudsen
G. M
Chevrolet
Flint
Bay City
Local Boxers Benefit From WPA Boxing Program
Percy Goodson reports that amateur boxers use the WPA boxing program at the City Billiard room on East Vincennes Street. Creel Robinson furnishes the hall free, open weekdays 4 to 8 p m with a ring and boxing gear.
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Percy Goodson
Vincennes Street
Creel Robinson
Wheat yields byproducts from a 60 pound bushel
A standard 60 pound bushel of wheat yields 42 pounds of flour, 83-5 pounds of bran, and 92-5 pounds of shorts. The figures illustrate the distribution of product outputs from a single bushel.
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Munfordville
Orin Warren
Oris
Central Press
Lub
Daily Citizen
United Press
Switz
Irene Armstrong
Daytona Beach
Fla
David Shultz
Peck Vernon
Saron Reformed Church
Peter Schloot
Tilton
Eugene J. Cadoll
Jan
INS
Union
General Assembly
Illinois Power and Light Company
Men and Machines
Illinois Power and Light
the Utility Operators Association
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