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Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1945

Page

4

Health resort plan gains support from study

A continued report notes a study that finds medicine qualities in the area justify building a new health resort. Bo and Work are set to visit tomorrow to inspect the site and discuss future steps.

Town fills 7th War Loan quota in five hour drive

Citizens of Carbondale exceeded the 7th War Loan quota in a five hour drive. Businesses and homes closed during the event as residents in one precinct met their goal in 35 minutes and another precinct surpassed 218 percent before the campaign ended.

Carbondale U.P

Allied Control Commission in Berlin begins operations today

The four power council will act by unanimous decision across the occupation zones with a Berlin coordinating committee advising and enforcing decisions. An inter Allied governing authority will direct greater Berlin under control council orders as Ike and the other chiefs rotate as chief commandant.

Germany Berlin Greater Berlin Control Council Eisenhower

Scopes Evolution Trial Set to Open on July 10

TheScopes evolution trial in Tennessee was scheduled to begin July 10 with John T Scopes facing charges for teaching evolution. Nation watched as William Jennings Bryan and Clarence Darrow led opposing sides. Also noted were a midwest heat wave toll of forty two deaths and President Coolidge addressing cadets at Annapolis. Work advances on paving Dixie B highway from Sullivan to Vineland.

Veteran Should Help Himself Says Selective Service Chief

Brig. Gen. Lewis Hershey, national director of selective service, told veterans employment officials in Chicago that a returning veteran should do everything possible for himself before seeking government aid. He outlined a three point plan emphasizing self help, community and state rehabilitation, and minimal centralized control, with Paul V. McNutt and Brig. Gen. Frank T. Hines slated to speak later.

Chicago UPI Lewis Hershey Selective Service Veterans Employment Representatives Paul V. McNutt Frank T. Hines Veterans’ Affairs

California bill lets wives admit illegitimate children

London reports from Sacramento that the California assembly passed a bill allowing wives to acknowledge illegitimate children without the husband being notified. The Stars and Stripes notes the bill as part of a broader critique of veterans' social handling, calling out social workers and criticising the GI as a social problem.

London The Stars and Stripes Sacramento California Assembly Army

NAM urges wartime etiquette for table manners

The National Association of Manufacturers endorses five new rules from medical consultant Dr. Victor Heiser to replace old habits. The guidelines include taking the last piece of bread and pea, using bread to wipe gravy, and eating potato peels as nutritious.

New York National Association of Manufacturers Nam Victor Heiser

Livestock Prices Report From Indianapolis Hogs and Cattle

Hogs 10 000 active and steady with 160 lb pigs up and 140 160 lb at 14 80. Sows at 14 05. Cattle 1300 calves 700 early sales mostly steady. Loads of choice steers near 17 with some 17 25. heifers 16 50. cows 13 25 to 14 25. Dealers active. top 16 50.

Indianapolis U.P

President Adopts Roosevelt Policy on World Peace

Secretary Henry A. Wallace said President Truman has adopted Roosevelt’s peace plan with Russia, seeking harmony through accord. He warned against foes who claim an American Soviet war is inevitable and urged Soviet friendship as in wartime. Wallace spoke at a dinner award event recognizing goodwill efforts.

New York U.P Henry A. Wallace Truman Franklin D. Roosevelt Russia Wallace United States Churchman

Black raspberries and tomatoes near market in Indiana

Purdue horticulturist Prof. W E Lommel says black raspberries and hot house tomatoes will reach Indiana markets this week. About 900 to 1200 cases of black raspberries and roughly 9 000 ten pound baskets of tomatoes are expected. Red raspberry shipments begin next week as cool weather delays current crops.

Lafayette Ind U.P Indiana W. E. Lommel Purdue University Lommel Saij Slarion County Indianapolis Lommel Borden-Pekin Floyd Knobs

Eisenhower Heads to Berlin for Four Power Pact

General Dwight D. Eisenhower left his Frankfurt HQ for Berlin early today in a move announced by supreme headquarters. The trip aims to sign a four power pact to defeat Germany and to decide the seat of the Allied control council and how Germany will be governed by the four governments. He traveled with Lt. Gen. Lucius D. Clay and other senior officers.

Paris U.P Dwight D. Eisenhower Frankfurt Berlin A. m Supreme Headquarters Germany Allied Control Council Eisenhower Lucius D. Clay The Control Council Robert C. Ghormley Harold R. Bull Daniel M. Schlatter

Terre Haute Awarded 100000 in Will Settlement

Terre Haute received 100000 in a compromise settlement over the will of late William S. Rea, a Terre Haute grocer. The city would match 300000 for a sewage plant within three years. otherwise funds go to Rose Polytechnic Institute. The case, argued by taxpayers Geo Kruzan and others, began in Clay Circuit Court.

Brazil Ind U.P Terre Haute William S. Rea Rea Rose Polytechnic Institute Geo. Kruzan Vigo County

Fireman Convicted of Murder in Indianapolis

Charles E. Kelly a 52 year old suspended city fireman was found guilty of second degree murder by a criminal court jury after deliberating about four hours. He shot and killed his estranged wife Ruth Kelly last fall at her Indianapolis home. Sentencing to life imprisonment will be by Judge William D. Baintom tomorrow.

Indianapolis Charles E. Kelly Indiana State William D. Bain Kelly Ruth Kelly Bain

Houston Sergeant Says He Will Shoot Hitler

Houston sergeant Richard Snell wrote to his mother in Texas that he planned to shoot Hitler. Instead he joined a guard detail from the 3rd Texas Division assigned to Hermann Goering after the Luftwaffe chief surrendered in Germany.

Houston Tex U.P Hitler Richard Snell Germany Texas) Division Hermann Goering

Navy Seaman Jack Pritchard Back in States

Jack Pritchard 1 C is back in the United States after active duty with the Navy in the South Pacific since January. Parents Mr and Mrs William Pritchard report the return.

Jack Pritchard United States Navy South Pacific States William Pritchard

Local Soldier Wins Bronze Star for Lorient Operations

Pfc. Ralph Edwards, awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroic achievement in military operations against the enemy in Lorient and St Nazire France. He previously earned the Infantry Combat Badge and the Good Conduct Medal and has been serving overseas since March 1945.

Pfc Ralph Edwards Lorient St. Nazire France Edwards

Gates Predicts GOP Success in Indiana

Governor Gates told the Republican State Committee he would sacrifice his own future to keep the GOP in power. He praised economizing efforts and said qualified people hold state jobs as he pledged continued Republican gains on their record. He accused 12 years of misrule and promised checks to improve state institutions. Committee endorsed the merit system. the Hoosier beer war was not discussed.

Indianapolis Gates Republican State Committee Indiana

OPA Appeals to Sugar Applicants in Indiana Region

James D. Strickland Indiana OPA director urged Hoosiers to endure a temporary canning sugar suspension without appealing to ration boards. He said the delay stems from many applications that exceed current needs and noted the region including Indiana Ohio Kentucky West Virginia and Michigan faces tighter quotas until a regional plan ensures adherence to War Food Administration limits.

Indianapolis James D. Strickland Indiana Opa Indiana Ohio Kentucky West Virginia Michigan OPA War Food Administration Cleveland

St Louis Ordnance Plant Proudly Presses War Record

The St Louis Ordnance plant reported a wartime record with a 420000 mile chain of cartridges and six billion rounds of ammunition produced. President John M. Olin announced at Army Navy E awards detailing hiring over 85000 workers and that over one dollar of every five government wartime dollars flowed through the plant. Forty eight million rounds were fired to test the quality.

ST. Louis, Mo U.P St Louis

April Life Events Mark Nash's Army Rise

Memphis resident Charles H. Nash III saw major life events concentrated in April. He married in April, received a reserve commission in 1936, was called to active duty in 1941, promoted to captain in 1942, major in 1944, and lieutenant colonel in 1945. He serves in New Guinea.

Memphis Tenn U.R Charles H. Nash III Nash New Guinea

Police Lieutenant Earns Master of Arts Degree

Niagara Falls officer Lt. Howard J. Dorrenbacher of the police force received a Master of Arts degree from Niagara University. He joined the force in 1929 and earned a high school diploma in 1936 and a BS degree in 1940 while serving off duty. He is pursuing law studies at the University of Buffalo while in the armed services during the war.

Niagra Falls N. Y Howard J. Dorrenbacher Niagara Falls Niagara University Dorrenbacher Niagara Falls High School Niagara II University of Buffalo Law School Armed Services

Third bombing damages the British Museum in World War II

A German air raid on Sept 18 1940 lofted a bomb through the British Museum roof. Two earlier near misses also failed to explode. A third bomb destroyed about 150 000 books across medical law and other collections.

London British Museum

Farm calf tail rumor linked to beef shortages in St Paul area

In St Paul Minnesota Mr and Mrs Frank Karth report a calf born on their farm lacks a tail, echoing a previous year when a calf was born with half a tail during beef shortages. The couple notes their farm’s experiences track meat supply trends.

ST. Paul, Minn U.P Frank Karth St. Paul

Crash tests aid Navy pilots in fielding safer landings

At Mustin Field and NAMU Johnsville engineers test crash barriers to minimize injury and damage during carrier landings. An unmanned Buccaneer hit the barrier at 7 miles an hour, halted within four feet, showing cables protect pilots and machines. Additional NAMU experiments include helicopter rescue trials and precombat equipment upgrades.

Philadelphia U.P Mustin Field Navy Mustin Navy Yard Johnsville Naval Air Material Center R. S. Milne Naval Aircraft Factory Naval Aircraft Modification Unit Brewster Aeronautical Corp Ralph S. Barraby Barnaby

101 Year Old Takes Third Wife in Wisconsin

James Augustus Cooper a 101 year old tree pruner announces engagement to 62 year old waitress Julia Westphal in Racine Wisconsin. He says he is healthy and they plan to marry after which she will quit work and he will support her. This will be his third wife.

Racine Wis James Augustus Cooper Julia Westphal Cooper

Big Moses Gas Well Drilled in Tyler County

A gas well named Big Moses yielded 100,000,000 cubic feet of gas per day after being drilled in Tyler County, West Virginia, in 1894.

Tyler County W. Va

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