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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1954
Page
1
Indiana VA officials warn Korean War veterans discharged before August 20 1952 must enroll in college or training by August 20 to qualify for government cash aid. Monthly stipends vary by status and training type, with tuition and expenses still owed by the veteran.
The Commerce Department reports total income at 282 billion dollars in April, down one billion from March and five billion below last October's peak. Farm and durable goods factory payrolls declined while broader employment rose, with farm income at 15.9 billion dollars and government payrolls steady at 33.3 billion.
Nine nations in Geneva resume efforts to form a supervisory commission for the Indochina armistice. Frano-Vietnamese and Vietminh delegates discuss regroupment zones in separate talks. Georges Bidault reportedly proposes India, Pakistan and Ceylon join the control body with Western support after a Big Three meeting. stalemate continues over a Red nation inclusion.
Bolden Robert Alexander was granted a divorce from Maimie Alexander in Greene circuit court at Bloomfield on Wednesday. The State of Indiana v Donald Burks Jr was reset for June 12 on defense motion. The State v Bernard Nail for reckless driving was reset for June 24 on plaintiff motion.
Sgt. James R. Bolton aged 37 of Fort Benjamin Harrison was killed when a car driven by Frank A. Kasubjak collided with a parked truck on U S 40 in Belleville Indiana. Kasubjak suffered minor injuries. the truck was properly parked.
Washington IP The site selection commission named three possible locations for the Air Force Academy Alton Illinois Colorado Springs Colorado or Lake Geneva Wisconsin The final choice will be made by Air Secretary Harold E Talbott after inspections and thorough studies of land acquisition construction engineering and related issues.
The Indiana Board of Health released an updated tally showing 18 polio cases in the state so far this year with one death. Vermillion County added two cases. Decatur County death reclassified to another illness. six non paralytic and four unspecified cases.
Evansville IN Mesker Zoo weighing options after Tommy the chimpanzee killed his mate Susie by swinging her by the heels. Zoo Director R E Leonard says Tommy appears sad but may forget her. considers a new female mate and possibly a tame chimp for local TV use.
Mrs John Phillips of Linton admitted Wednesday for medical treatment. A stillborn daughter born today to Mrs Donald Worth of Linton. Dismissals include Teddy Goad of Jeffersonville transferred to Methodist hospital Indianapolis Johnny Benefield and family Bloomfield Avern Hockman Spencer Mrs Donald Stremming and baby Sandborn Mrs Charles Davis Indianapolis Mrs Richard Fickett and baby Worthington Phillip Pryor and Miss Mary Kay Pryor Worthington.
The second annual Fishing Rodeo for youths under 14 will be Sunday June 20 at Lee Sherrard park. The Linton Community Conservation Club sponsors the event and provides poles lines and bait. Last year 155 children competed and prizes were awarded for top catches.
Pendleton Indiana inmates Ruddel Hester aged 24 and Richard K Bell aged 26 who escaped from a work detail were recaptured soon after fleeing. Hester is serving a 10 year auto banditry sentence from Vigo county in 1949 and Bell a 1952 forgery conviction from Jasper county. Both were scheduled for parole hearings in July.
Hoyt Nickerson 57 a mechanic at Eureka Chevrolet was injured this morning while working at the company garage. He was transported to Freeman Greene County Hospital for treatment.
A half inch of rain fell last night in Indiana adding to an inch and a half from early Tuesday. Weather observer M. E. Brock in Elliston recorded 0.50 inches, while Linton’s observer logged about 0.61 inches. Rivers risen but not near June levels, with White River at 7.34 feet and falling after a crest at 8.2 feet. Temperatures dropped to 58 degrees. Markets and towns from Evansville to South Bend reported 24 hour totals ranging from 0.13 to 0.90 inches as cooler, windy conditions move in.
Violent weather hits the midwest for a fourth night with a tornado near Paris Texas injuring ten people eight from one family. Loretta Cooper age 11 was hurled 250 yards with head and multiple fractures and possible broken back. Six other family members were hurt as their house lifted and spun in the air.
Albert Kinnaman was admitted to Union hospital in Terre Haute for treatment on Monday and expects to remain through the week. He is listed in room 307.
A Sabena transport plane was attacked in flight near the Austro Yugoslav frontier. One Belgian airman was killed and two others injured. an English crew member was unharmed. The crippled plane made an emergency landing at Graz. The British embassy in Vienna issued the notice.
The Linton Sunset Wranglers Saddle club announces a spring horse show at Lee-Sherrard park show ring this Sunday. Grand parade at 1:00 p m features ponies and youth events with races, classes, and games in a full schedule. Admission 50 and 25 cents. Public invited.
Judge Edwin B. Long of the Greene circuit court is chosen to preside as special judge in four cases this month. He will hear Roach vs Roach at Bedford June 7, Bridenkopf vs Bridenkopf at Bloomington June 8, Edwards vs Baldridge at Vincennes June 21, and Carnahan vs Parrish at Spencer June 28. He previously officiated State of Indiana vs Pembroke at Bloomington.
John Bull left Linton for Little Rock Arkansas after five days with his parents Drs E V Bull and V C Bull He will serve as field representative for Glen Falls Insurance for Arkansas with an office in Little Rock He has worked for Glen Falls in Glen Falls New York since last November Guests over the holiday weekend included Mrs Ruth Lines of Indianapolis and Guy Bull of Richmond
Paul Page 34 of Washington Indiana told Chicago police he dozed on Lake Calumet shore and woke from a nightmare so vivid he fell into the lake. Officers James O'Brien and Louis Blocker rescued him from the water.
French high command announced Communist troops seized a watchtower 10 miles from Saigon during explosions at an ammunition dump near the capital. Sniping and attacks spread around Hanoi Saigon and the Annam coast as French troops pushed back rebels with air and artillery support.
General Electric announces 70 Education Assistance scholarships for the 1954 55 academic year. Ten students pursue pre medical and pre legal studies, 22 engineering majors, 36 in other courses. Awards total 350000 among 38 boys and 32 girls at 51 colleges. Six Steinmetz awards go to Indian College in Schenectady New York.
Terre Haute Indiana school teachers received wage increases of 50 to 100 dollars at a Tuesday night school board meeting. The raise, costing about 15000 dollars annually, raises minimum pay to 3650 dollars and maximum to 5500 dollars. A teachers' representative called the action disappointing.
The U S Air Force in Britain reported an overdue jet plane traveling from the United States to Greenland. No further details were immediately available.
Judge Edwin B. Long of the Greene circuit court ruled it lacks jurisdiction to rule on Holden’s petition challenging William H. Herring’s state representative nomination. Holden may appeal to the State Legislature or seek a higher Indiana court review. The May 4 primary had Herring’s name briefly removed then restored. Herring won 43,840 votes to 1,609 for Holden.
John W. Chappell of Petersburg a World War II veteran and former Indiana American Legion commander will install the new officers of the Linton Frank Courtney Legion post tonight at 8:00 p.m. Elmo Tincher will become commander with Jerry Strange as outgoing leader. Refreshments will follow.
Lyons Christian Church will start a two week Daily Vacation Bible School on Monday June 7 with sessions from 9 00 to 11 30 each morning Rev U S Lester pastor will direct the school Preschoolers need only crayons Second to fourth grade pupils should bring Bibles pencils crayons and scissors and all classes above the fourth grade should bring Bibles and pencils.
Walter Todd 71 of Sullivan died at Mary Sherman hospital after a four day illness. He belonged to the Masonic lodge at Pontiac Michigan. Survived by widow Mrs May Todd, son Raymond Todd of Billings Montana, brother Joe Todd of Salem Missouri, sister Mrs Clara Kenley of Durango Colorado. Body taken to Newkirk Funeral home at Dryger awaiting arrangements.
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