Stevenson wins California primary big margin
In California Adlai Stevenson defeats Estes Kefauver in the winner take all primary. Returns from 16,016 of 24,144 precincts show Stevenson 621,019 to Kefauver 376,354 with Eisenhower leading among Republicans. Stevenson pockets 68 convention votes lifting his total to 375 to Kefauver 164. Kefauver vows to stay in the race.
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Mrs. Lucy Dyer 89 Dies in Worthington
Mrs Lucy A Dyer 89 died at her Worthington home at 4 00 am after two years illness She was born August 31 1866 in Owen County and married Theodore Dyer in 1891 He died in 1925 She belonged to Pleasant Bethel church Northwest of Worthington Survived by two daughters Josephine Van Horn and Mrs Donald Hiatt both of Bloomington four sons Marion Dyer Theodore D Dyer Worthington and James H and Venus E Dyer of Bloomington 14 grandchildren 16 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild One sister Mrs Millie Dyer of Worthington Body at Myers Funeral Home Worthington viewing after 7 00 pm Funeral 2 00 pm Friday at the funeral home burial in Worthington cemetery
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Pleasant Bethel Church
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Bloomington
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Marion Dyer
Bloomfield
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Venus E. Dyer
Millie Dyer
Myers
H. W. Wooldridge
Worthington Cemetery
Petersburg Thief Strips Cherry Trees
Skeet Hale, a Pike county farmer, reported that a thief pruned and stripped eight cherry trees of all fruit and damaged limbs, applying an estimated 80 gallons of cherries. The incident occurred in Petersburg Indiana, with Hale notifying authorities.
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Mrs French Sr. Admitted To Indianapolis Hospital
Mrs. John J. French Sr. of Linton was admitted to La Rue D. Carter hospital at 1315 West Tenth Street Indianapolis yesterday. She may receive mail but no visitors at this time.
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Indianapolis
Postmaster General Quip Links Dogs to Mail Carrier Burden
In a witty remark, Arthur E. Summerfield blames the dog for pressuring the mail system. He says the dog is “putting the bite on his master” every time he nips a letter carrier, highlighting canine disruptions to delivery.
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Death of Switz City Resident John M. Lee at 84
John M. Lee of Switz City died at his home after a lingering illness. Born May 6, 1872 in Newark he spent his life in Greene County. Survived by Daisy Fisher Lee wife of 53 years and three daughters, three sons, 25 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Funeral at Myers Worthington at 2:00 pm Thursday with Rev. Herbert Kreller. burial in Marco cemetery.
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Linton
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Newberry
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Bloomfield
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David Lee
Oliver Lee
Martinsville
Anna Kelley
Indianapolis
Myers Funeral
Worthington
Funeral
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Marco Cemetery
Mrs Mary Barge Dies at 76 in Highland Township
Mrs. Mary Barge 76 lifelong Highland township resident died at 3 04 Tuesday afternoon at her daughter Mrs Emma Jett Bloomfield route one after brief illness She was widow of Edward A Barge died 1949 She is survived by daughter son sister brother eight grandchildren seven great grandchildren Funeral at Jenkins and Sons Bloomfield with body lying in state at Jett home and burial in Calvertville Cemetery
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Highland Township
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Bloomfield
Winnie Cox
Winfred Hunter
Jenkins and Sons
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Calvertville Baptist Church
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Calvertville
Trumpeters to Play In TV Show Sunday
The trumpet trio Jim Church, Thatcher Gaither and Joe Spinks won first in a Linton contest sponsored by the Linton Junior Chamber of Commerce and will appear on WTHI TV Terre Haute at 8:00 Sunday night. They also swept first in the Indiana state high school music contests in Indianapolis for the second straight year.
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Thatcher Gaither
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Indianapolis
Evangelistic Services at Jericho Pentecostal Church Begin Tonight
Rev. John Jerrells announces special evangelistic services at Jericho Pentecostal Church starting tonight through Sunday with services each afternoon and morning. A basket dinner will be served at noon on Sunday.
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Missing Hoosier Girl, 8, Found Safe
An 8-year-old Indiana girl, Sarah Dixon of Brownsburg, disappeared during a thunderstorm Tuesday two miles from a ranch house near Evergreen Colorado. More than 150 searchers scoured the Rocky Mountain front range overnight. she was found unharmed and taken to her parents and a doctor after wandering outside in a thin dress and sandals.
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Search for Indiana girl in Colorado storm runs long
Evergreen Colorado authorities and volunteers searched the Rocky Mountain front range for 8 year old Sarah Dixon from Indiana who vanished during a thunderstorm while visiting relatives. Her sister Kathy Thomas was found two hours later soaked but unharmed about 300 yards from their home as the search continued within a five mile radius.
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Death claims W H Himebrook at 81 in Linton area
W H Bid Himebrook 81 a retired farmer died at 6 45 PM Tuesday at his home on state road 54 three miles east of Linton He was born October 4 1874 in Wright township son of William and Sarah Leach Himebrook He never married Surviving are one sister Mrs Lou Long and four nieces and one nephew Two brothers preceded him in death Body sent to Anderson Poindexter Memory Chapel then to family residence for visitation Funeral arrangements pending arrival of relatives
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Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel
Funeral services for Mrs Anna Collins held here
Funeral arrangements for Anna Collins 66 of Terre Haute formerly of Linton were announced. Her body lies at Gillis Memory Chapel in Terre Haute. Graveside services will be at Fairview cemetery in Linton at noon. The casket will be opened.
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Terre Haute
Linton
Fairview Cemetery
Indiana Heatwave Looms With Rising Humidity
Heat and humidity climb across Indiana with highs 82 to 85 in the north and 85 statewide expected Thursday and Friday. The five day outlook shows temperatures 3 to 5 degrees above normal, showers late weekend, and cooler by Sunday or Monday. Showers are forecast for much of the state, with a dry Thursday.
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Mollet Wins Confidence Vote in Narrow Assembly Victory
Premier Guy Mollet secured a confidence vote in the National Assembly by 271 to 59 with 201 abstentions. Observers foresee further trouble over Algeria as deputies focus on future policy while others avoid taking over his difficult post.
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Disaster kits added to Greene County Rescue Truck
Two disaster kits built to Civil Defense specs were donated to the Greene County Rescue truck by women of the Seventh Day Adventist church Bloomfield. The kits in sealed lard cans include towels sheets bandages medicines water purifiers and burn ointment among other supplies. The church also provided volunteer nurse names and contact numbers for disaster duty.
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Greene County
Paul Gaither
Linton
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Linton Autos Pass Police Safety Checks With High Rating
Linton motorists exceed state averages in vehicle safety. Only 32 of 1158 checked had defects requiring warnings. Eight had inadequate headlights, 22 defective rear and stop lights, two defective wipers. State and local checks in Farmersburg showed 18 percent with defects. Linton average 2.7 percent. Officer Truitt urged ongoing vigilance and offered safety checks at the police headquarters via the east alley entrance.
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Alpert R. Truitt
Truitt
Farmersburg
Sullivan County
Four Cypriot Gunmen Kill Briton Today
Four Greek Cypriot gunmen ambushed a British school teacher outside a Lima ssol school in Nicosia killing him and wounding his taxi driver. The teacher fired back, but none hit the gunmen as shoppers hid and police were alerted. The taxi driver drove the wounded teacher to a police station. he died en route to hospital.
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Take Bills Along at Linton Utilities Office
Joe Haseman, utility office manager, urged Linton utilities customers to bring their bill receipts when paying at the office. He asked that remittances mailed include the bill number or be written on the checks to speed recording and reduce lines during busy collection periods.
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Joe Haseman
Haseman
Eisenhower says Red Bear remains dictatorial
President Eisenhower said the new Soviet rulers continue dictatorial methods, offering no change in policy despite attacks on Stalin. He argued they merely claim the wrong leader was in power and stressed a measured stance in comments on foreign aid, Tito, and potential exchanges with Soviet officers.
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Groundbreaking set for 25 million brass plant in Terre Haute
The American Brass Co plans a 315 acre site in Terre Haute for an integrated aluminum mill to employ 1000 workers. Groundbreaking signals first phase of a 25 million dollar project with completion late in 1957.
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American Brass Co
John A. Coe
Worthington VFW to Hold Bicycle Safety Rodeo
Worthington VFW post announces a bicycle safety program for youths 8 through 16 at Worthington Jefferson High School. Bicycles are registered, inspected, and licensed with free plates for those passing. A second inspection date is set for June 16 if needed. Prizes go to top three riders.
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Arnold H. Combs
Worthington V.F.W. Post
Worthington-Jefferson High School
Combs
American Income Reaches Record in April
The Commerce Department reports April personal income at an annual rate of 317.1 billion dollars, a two billion rise from March. Higher manufacturing wages and increased employment are cited as principal factors behind the gain.
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Jet fighter crash kills two near Minneapolis
An Air Force F89 jet crashed through a fence at a runway end and struck an auto in Minneapolis Tuesday night. Mrs. Clair Usher and her daughter Rita, 5, were killed. Three other occupants were injured. The pilot and radar operator were treated and released.
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Clair Usher
Rita
White River Falls Back in Banks in County
The White River dropped two and a half feet in 24 hours and is back in its banks at Elliston. U S Weather Observer M E Brock said flood waters are subsiding and moving downstream. Readings showed 13.25 feet this morning, 15.85 feet Tuesday, with soil drying needed for replanting. Temperatures reached 82 and cooled to 66 at night.
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M. E. Brock
U.S
Brock
Linton 1956 Spring Clean-up Set for Next Week
Linton officials announced the 1956 annual Spring Clean-up will run June 11 to 16. City Street department trucks will collect rubbish from alleys and garages starting Monday morning, with debris including tin cans. Details and truck schedules will be announced later.
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City Street
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