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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1945
Page
1
Detroit reader Curtis Grounds brings a giant bear trap to the Daily Citizen and riffs on newspaper quirks, the tiny Mears News, and language usage. He and Merlin, of Lyons, share notes as the war news commentary shifts to Okinawa and Japan.
United Press dispatch from Manila reports Japanese torched rich oil facilities on North Borneo as Australian forces advance toward Brunei through jungle. Smoke and explosions observed. 1,500 civilians liberated. Labuan airfield secured. MacArthur visits front lines. Philippines reports Japanese resistance line north of Bagabag with tanks knocked out and large convoy destroyed.
President Truman announced a secret big three meeting to pursue a just and durable peace. Plans for the gathering to begin before July 17 were shaped by Hopkins and Davies in Moscow and London, with progress on Poland and UN conference prospects noted.
The Linton Recreation baseball team defeated Jasonville 8 to 1 at Lin Stock park on Sunday. The club, eager to schedule more Sunday games, unveiled new red and white uniforms. Players listed include Steele, Herndon, Woolsey, McNew, Jackson, Trinkle, Tuttle, Pritchard, Sims, Allen, and Gillan.
Mrs. Jay C Evans of Tenth Street Northeast had a major operation this morning. Sara Nell Reynolds 12 daughter of Ada Reynolds of H Street Northeast had a tonsillectomy this morning. Mrs Farrell Dowden of Bloomfield had minor surgery today. Jerry Myers 6 son of Wade and Mrs Myers of Linton route 2 had a tonsillectomy this morning. Lester Reed of Odon route 2 was admitted Tuesday evening. Sherell Johnson Jr was discharged Tuesday evening. Emil Haseman was taken home to Spencer today.
Four teenager passengers died when their car collided with a freight train in fog near North State Street Chicago Heights. Driver Raymond Collins 16 and passengers Jeanette Moore 15 Walter Craig 17 Elsie Lockman 15 and Bernard Delehay 17 were identified with Delehay hospitalized in serious condition.
The Greene Circuit Court at Bloomfield sees several filings including Edward and Maude Fisher versus Walter Bell in ejectment and possession, Ruth Wellington versus Darrell Wellington for divorce, Charles F Robbins versus Mary G Robbins for divorce, Thelma Woods versus Hershell Woods for divorce, Robert Edward Trego by his father Robert Trego against Thomas Mullis for damages, and Jean Sharp against Frank Sharp for divorce.
Rue Cromwell was chosen by the White River Council of Boy Scouts to attend the mid west Aquatic school at Camp Minkonda Toledo Ohio between June 10 and 23. The course includes boating canoeing swimming rescue instruction and waterfront organization and program.
The Girls 4-H club announces a Thursday afternoon picnic at Humphreys park starting at two o'clock. Members should bring their own lunch, and those needing transportation should meet at the public library at 1 40.
Major labor groups AFL CIO and two leading farm organizations join church and education leaders in opposing a permanent peacetime draft. AFL and Grange oppose compulsory military training and large standing armies while urging education and health programs for youth. Norman Thomas and Maury Maverick clash over Russia in wartime draft debate.
Miss Marney Knox of Bloomfield is named editor for another year of the Hoosier Business Woman the state paper for Business and Professional Women's clubs. The appointment came at a board meeting in Indianapolis last Sunday and marks her third year in the role.
In Wiesbaden on June 13 US occupation forces blocked Russian troops from taking over a narrow corridor on the western border of Czechoslovakia that had been freed by General Patton's Third Army. A 12th Army group officer cited lack of agreed boundaries and orders, with no firm plan for how much territory Russians may occupy. Continued occupation of American-held areas was ordered. no further moves announced.
American flame-throwers opened a route through Japanese fortifications atop Yaeju Dake on Okinawa as Marine divisions assault the plateau. Heavy fighting followed as units from the 1st Marine Division, 96th Army, and 7th Army pressed rival flanks, tallying large enemy losses and reports of a final battle phase.
At a Tuesday city council meeting in Linton Mayor William B. Carlton presided. Wayne Corbin was named to fill the vacant seat of Steve Stalcup who moved to Storm Lake. Andy Humphreys was reelected to a three year term. The council discussed bids for a farm type tractor with mowing attachments and appointed Maurice Witty to survey the electrical system for needed improvements. Gas service to outlying areas was discussed with plans to install once materials arrive. Insurance on city property was reviewed before adjournment.
A Chinese communique says troops were forced to evacuate Ishan, 43 miles west of Liuchow, after Monday night clashes. The report notes heavy fighting outside Liuchow and Japanese advances near Linping, with Chinese counter moves in Kiangsi and Cantong areas.
Softball league games start next week in Lin Stock park, with teams using the rest of the week for practice if weather permits. Evening recreation is open to all interested, regardless of experience, as leaders say it is all in fun.
All members and officers are asked to attend Thursday at 7 30 pm in the Legion Home to take part in memorial services and draping of the charter for their second vice president Mrs Lillian White who passed away May 20.
Miss Mary Catherine Ferris underwent a major operation at St Vincent hospital in Indianapolis Tuesday. Her condition is stated as satisfactory. She is the daughter of Mrs. Mildred Ferris of Linton.
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