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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1951
Page
6
Fragmentary text recalls coal company firings and reinstatement refusals after union requests. Mentions leaders like R Connery and A M Ogle amid mining bosses decisions. Notes about a football player becoming college president and related salary cut. Includes adages from Uncle Jack and Uncle Jim Kerr and a dated reference to the next historical Wednesday.
The article notes a 59 percent drop in beef purchases last week versus a year ago. It warns shortages could be severe unless cattle are shipped to market at prices packers can accept under rollbacks. Chicago wholesale beef supplies are below normal, while New York retailers see weak demand and housewives favoring cheap cuts.
The J O Y class of First Baptist will meet at Rev Royden Rae and wife’s home at 7 30 o clock Tuesday evening. All members urged to attend.
London reports speculate King George may abdicate or take a long rest due to a serious inflammatory disease. The discussion centers on Princess Elizabeth becoming monarch and the royal succession amid concerns over the king’s health and potential temporary relief from surgery.
Private First Class Donald R. Dean, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Dean, Linton route two, helped stem the Communists spring offensive with the 32nd Queen's Own Infantry. His unit with the Seventh Division blunted the attack, reporting 4,795 casualties in seven days and earning a commendation from Maj. Gen. Claude Fererbaugh for valor and mission fidelity.
About 550 CIO Bowery Workers ended a four day strike at Terre Haute Brewing Co in Indiana. They voted Saturday to return to work after protesting the firing of an employee whom they say violated seniority rules.
Oran Dickinson 53 of Greenfield died at Methodist hospital after a June 5 fall while installing an awning. He toppled from a third story window on his first day of work for the awning company.
Effie Goodman vs the estate of Bartlett E Goodman was compromised settled and dismissed today at the cost to the plaintiff in Greene circuit court Bloomfield.
About 70 tons of caviar are produced yearly from the Caspian Sea. Roughly 90 percent is sold to Russia. The late Louis Napolitan, author artist and hair stylist, had his hands insured for 1 million dollars and created the upsweep hair style.
Foreign analysis argues espionage has shifted from glamorous agents to scientists like Klaus Fuchs who handed atomic secrets to the Russians. The piece notes Moscow's aims include insiders in government and the rising importance of scientists over traditional spies amid global Communist influence.
Friday through Monday hospital notes list births for Linda Louise and Cristine Annette. multiple admissions for medical treatment and surgeries including tonsillectomies for George Reid and Ruth Jaynes. numerous weekend and transfer dismissals across Linton Bloomfield Indianapolis Crane Worthington Switz City and Solsberry with names of patients and towns.
Paul Noel of Bloomfield pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated in Greene circuit court at Bloomfield. He received a $10 fine, six months suspended sentence, and a six month license revocation after arrest in Bloomfield on June 6.
In a crossing incident at the A street N W crossing a car driven by William Melchoir 20 of Pueblo Calif was nearly demolished Melchoir is in the local hospital Ralph Curtis 17 of Linton was a passenger but escaped injury Boy scouts plan a two day flag day program at Camp Lee north of town Campfire program starts Friday and ends Saturday evening Serious fighting breaks out today at the Liberty mine near Francisco Ind between union and cooperative miners Local trouble had been brewing there for some time.
The Linton First Baptist Church formed a Brotherhood last Friday with Dr. S. M. Cornell as guest speaker. Officers elected include Jess Argabright as president Wayne Corbin vice president James Brunner secretary treasurer and committees named for advisory entertainment and refreshments. A list of men present at the inaugural meeting is recorded.
Robert L. Harbin of Linton has accepted a music teacher post in Worthington Jefferson public schools. He taught band and music theory last year at Riley High School. A graduate of Linton Stockton High School he earned a BS from Indiana State Teachers College. He belonged to Delta Kappa and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and played with the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra.
In 1949, authorities sprayed or dusted 265 communities by air to wipe out malaria vectors and disease bearing files and mosquitoes across the United States.
Pvt. Norman L. Watson son of Mrs Ina Chipman Linton route two is near completion of a 14 week training spell at Ft Wood MO with a unit of the 6th Armored Division He has six weeks of basic training and eight weeks of engineer training The men finishing here will be sent to specialist schools or as replacements to other units.
Chicago doctor Dr. Paul Wermer says living with a peptic ulcer has its advantages and many sufferers are under stress. About 5 percent of the population may get ulcers and may need changes like avoiding cigarettes highballs and hot dogs. He adds adopting a changed outlook makes having an ulcer not too bad.
Private Donald M. Elliott of Lyons serves with the 7th Quartermaster Company in Korea. He drives the Eightball Express, hauling fuel clothing and equipment along rugged mountain roads. A typical run delivers over 20 000 gallons of gasoline and 60 000 meals. He entered the Army in 1950.
At Camp Atterbury Indiana today two of five National Guardsmen from Muncie were kept in the camp hospital for observation after an explosion near the firing range. The blast, caused by a trash fire, sent flying debris injuring Cpl. Edison Mills and Pfc. Max Mullins with less serious injuries to Pfc. Charles Payne Pvt. Wayne Irwin and Pvt. Kenneth Betts.
Glenn Smith has a petition filed in Greene Circuit Court to determine his time and place of birth. A hearing is set for June 15, 1951. Frankie Justus Jr., Clerk of the Greene Circuit Court dated June 8, 1951.
An explosion of undetermined origin injures members of Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 151st Infantry Regiment, 38th Division. The unit was in town for weekend firing prep for a two week summer encampment as a board studies the blast to determine cause.
Buffalo news briefs note the opening of the annual conference in New York with delegates from regional groups gathering for sessions and remarks.
The State Dental Hygiene Teacher's Association cautions that lost weekends affect children too, noting they risk becoming candyholics while adults face similar trends. The warning highlights the need for early intervention and parental guidance to curb sugary indulgence among youth.
Qua Paw Council No. 80 schedules its regular meeting at 7 30 in the Red Men Hall here Tuesday evening. Memorial services will be held and members taking part are asked to wear white formals.
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