Indiana Boys State elects governor amid ceremonies
June 11 Indianapolis reports delegates of the Indiana Boys State choose a governor with inauguration to follow. Joseph Fox of Anderson and James R. Harris of Boonville lead as party nominees. Tomorrow addresses by Governor Gates and former Gov. Schricker are set for the session. Three Linton youths attend the event.
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Indiana Department of the American Legion
Joseph Fox
Anderson
James R. Harris
Boonville
Gates
Henry F. Schricker
Linton
Jerry Rupert
Bill Marshall
James Fritz
Reckless Driving Charge for Sluggish Antique Car
Harry Osborn was charged with reckless driving in Fort Wayne Indiana after state trooper John Morgan said his antiquated auto crawled at eight miles an hour along highway 427. A block long line of cars trailed behind as motorists reported the slow pace.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
U.P
Harry Osborn
John Morgan
Osborn
Wireless radio station aids REMC in Bloomfield area
The Utilities District of Western Indiana REMC has a new 60 watt FM station WIU with mobile sets WIAV 4 5 6 to coordinate field work on 181 miles of rural electric lines. Louis Jaffre says the system improves contact with trucks operated by Don Hunter and Clifford Shepherd. The station began April 22 under FCC license. audibility extends about 30 miles.
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WIAV
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General Electric
Scotland
Don Hunter
Clifford Shepherd
Federalommunications Commission
Washington, D. C
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Martin
Daviess
Lawrence
Monroe
Owen
Putnam
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House Will Table Mine Safety Act Action Delayed
Washington June 11 UP House Republican leaders postponed action on a federal mine safety law to the next session. Chairman Max Schwabe said it is too controversial this session and promises a thorough study this summer and fall. The current act expires end of June as soft coal mines return to private owners. Two Landis bills seek to grant federal inspectors enforcement powers, with one proposing a 30 day shutdown limit.
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House
Congress
Max Schwabe
Okla
Gerald W. Landis
Ind
Schwabe
Eleven IU graduates listed for Bloomington ceremony
Greene county will send 11 students to Indiana University’s 1384 candidate degree class. The commencement begins at 6 p.m. Sunday June 15 at Memorial Stadium. Recipients include Willadeen Crays B.S. education Richard L. Dowden B.S. business Robert D. Farley B.S. business Howard E. Stein B.S. business and William R.
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Ind
Greene County
Indiana University
Memorial Stadium
Bloomfield
Willadeen Crays
Richard L. Dowden
Robert D. Farley
Howard E. Stein
William R
Mobley and Fagan Face Second Degree Murder Trial
In Terre Haute Indiana the case of Ella Mobley and John Fagan proceeds with witnesses detailing injuries to 21 month old Alice Mobley. Authorities say the child died from external violence after hospital treatment for burns cuts and bruises. The defendants had initially denied mistreatment but later signed statements admitting beatings amid jealousy concerns.
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Terre Haute
Ind
U.P
Ella Mobley
John Fagan
John Jett
Alice Mobley
Virgil Allen
The Gypsy Tops Last Year Song Sheet and Record Sales
The Gypsy was the year's leading seller of popular song sheet music and records, outperforming other titles in the market and drawing strong consumer interest across formats.
Truman Seeks Canadian Backing For Doctrine In Parliment
President Truman appealed to Canada for support of the Truman doctrine during his historic Ottawa address. He urged closer North American cooperation, highlighted the St Lawrence Great Lakes waterway project, and announced the continued operation of the American-Canadian permanent joint defense board.
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Truman
House of Commons
Canada
United States
Commons
North America
St. Lawrence- Great Lakes
Brigg Company Dispute Settled in Detroit
In Detroit on June 11, the Briggs Manufacturing Company reached a wage settlement with the CIO United Auto Workers ending a planned 10 a.m. strike that would have idled 42,500 automobile workers. The 12 hour session secured a $6,000,000 yearly raise, with Emil Mazey noting the deal follows the industry pattern of 11 cents an hour plus an extra 3 12 cents.
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Detroit
Briggs Manufacturing Company
CIO
United Auto Workers
Briggs Company
Emil Mazey
UAW
Fireworks control plea from Indiana fire marshal
Indianapolis June 11 Carter Bowser state fire marshal asks Hoosier law enforcement to curb illegal fireworks as July 4 approaches. He urges chiefs sheriffs township trustees and police to enforce state law requiring supervised programs and permits filed 15 days before displays.
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WUP
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Hoosier
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Thanking Friends After Loss of Husband Father Brother
Mrs. Mary Squires and family express gratitude to neighbors for kindness after the passing of their husband, father, and brother. They thank Rev. Everett Moore the Olive Branch choir, those who provided cars, and those who sent floral tributes.
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Everett Moore
Olive Branch Choir
Mary Squires
In Loving Memory of Robert Wesley Hensley
In loving memory of Robert Wesley Hensley who passed away five years ago June 1 1942 Dear Dad from us you have gone You no longer are with us here Dad's Day to us will be sad But we hold your memory most dear Wife and Children.
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Robert Wesley Hensley
Dad
City begins reclassifying toy pistols as fireworks
In a letter Bowser explains that toy pistols and paper caps are now removed from the fireworks category under a new classification. The fire marshal department will support law enforcement with enforcement of the fireworks law.
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Bowser
Fire Marshal Department
Shaw backs Wallace for 1948 presidency
George Bernard Shaw, in Brussels at age 90, endorsed Henry A. Wallace for U.S. president in 1948. Shaw praised Wallace's peace tour and warned that vague talk would not avert a third world war, stressing the need for capable leaders.
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Henry A. Wallace
United States
Wallace
Belgium
England
Shaw
Shaw Says Wallace Serves Peace by His Russia Remarks
Shaw praises Henry A. Wallace for his frequent remarks on Soviet relations, calling them a service to peace. He adds Americans with larger minds than villagers are needed, hoping Wallace becomes president next year.
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U. S
Henry A. Wallace
Soviet Russia
Europe
Shaw
Cash Grain Prices in Indianapolis Report
Cash grain values in Indianapolis on June 11 show firm wheat with No 1 red and No 1 hard at 2.45, No 2 red and No 2 hard at 2.44. Corn strengthens with No 2 yellow 2.02 and No 3 yellow 1.98. Oats steady at 1.00 for No 2 white and No 2 red. soybeans firm at 2.95 per carload FOB Indiana and Illinois points.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Illinois
City records 16 boy births at Maynard Hospital
A Seattle hospital set a record with 16 male births in one day. The 24 hour period ended with the arrival of Cheryl Ann Peterson, despite a family request for a girl.
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Seattle
U.P
Maynard Hospital
Chery
Ann Peterson
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