And To Think Uncle Mat Opens With Quips On Taxes
A humor column fragment from Mine Run features Uncle Mat musing that America was founded to escape taxation and jokes about dogs, nurses, and a line about a woman’s knowledge. It recalls Ed’s Ghost Town, a bass caught near Orange City Florida, and a daily almanac of historical notes while warning readers to enjoy sun and caution against sunburn.
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Uncle Mat
T. K. “Dink” Holden
Linton
Dink
Blue Springs Park
St. John’s River
Orange City
Fla
Ex-Nazi Officers Sentenced for Minsk Mass Murders
In Koblenz Germany two former SS officers Carl Zenner 62 received 15 years and Hermann Remmers 52 eight years for murdering about 6000 Jews in Minsk in November 1941 to clear space for transports from Germany. Zenner denied guilt while Remmers said he only followed orders.
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Koblenz
Germany
Minsk
Russia
Carl Zenner
Hermann Remmers
Zenner
Remme’s
China Attacks U S Over Laos Crisis at Geneva
At the Geneva talks the Communist camp launches a broad propaganda drive to pressure Western powers for strong guarantees of Lao neutrality. Chinese Foreign Minister Chen Yi accuses the United States of causing Laos trouble as delegates push to remove Laos from cold war influence.
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Geneva
Laos
Chen-Yi
United States
Tais
Britain
France
International Control Commission
Canada
Jasonville Businessman Marley J O Haver Dies
Marley J O Haver 57 a Jasonville business owner of O Haver Paint and Wallpaper died at Freeman Greene County Hospital after prolonged illness. Born March 11 1904 in Greene County he was survived by wife LaDonna and three sisters and one brother. Services set for 1 30 PM Wednesday at McClanahan Funeral Home Jasonville with burial in Lebanon Cemetery.
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Marley J. O’haver
Jasonville
Freeman- Greene County
Mr. O’haver
O’haver
Masonic Lodge
Louisville
Eagles Lodge and Chamber of Commerce
McClanhan
Lebanon
Marriage license filed in Greene circuit court Bloomfield
A marriage license case is filed in the Greene circuit court clerk's office at Bloomfield naming Harold Gene Fougerousse and Gardl Sue Fidler both of Jacksonville as the couple seeking license approval.
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Greene Circuit Court
Bloomfied
Harold Gene Fougerousse
Gardl Sue Fidler
Jasonville
Gromyko accuses U S on Laos neutrality and Kennedy proposes unemployment reform
In Geneva and Washington reports, Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko charges the United States blocks a Laos neutrality plan and seeks control powers, while President Kennedy sends to Congress a bill for permanent unemployment compensation reform. The Chicago update notes a federal appeals court upholding convictions in a $3 million international gambling ring case tied to Terre Haute. A House panel names J Edward Roush as winner in Indiana Fifth District, with oath expected Wednesday.
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Geneva
Andrei Gromyko
United States
Laos
Washington
Kennedy
Congress
Chicago
U.S. District Court of Appeals
Terre Haute
House Administration Committee
J. Edward Roush
Indiana
Subcommittee
Robert T. Ashmore
D-S. C
Roush
Albert Marsh Dies In Hospital Here
Albert Marsh 81 retired Linton coal miner died at 5 50 pm Monday at Freeman Greene county hospital after illness since Friday. He lived on South Main Street and belonged to Linton First Christian church and United Mine Workers local 8758. Born Marco Indiana November 21 1879 he was survived by wife Esther Morgan Marsh daughter Faye Marsh son Clifford T. Marsh of Hollywood Florida a brother Frank Marsh of Dugger and three sisters Ora Edwards Mamie Justice and Anna Fairchild. Funeral arrangements at Welch and Cornett Funeral Home pending arrival of his son from Florida.
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W. Albert Marsh
Linton
Freeman-Greene County
Mr. Marsh
South Main Street
Frank Marsh
Dugger
Ora Edwards
Mamie Justice
Terre Haute
Anna Fairchild
California
Indiana to implement Pay as You Sell tax on real estate
Indiana plans a July 1 start for a pay as you sell 1 percent gross income tax on real estate sales. Commissioner James C. Courtney says the bill could raise about 4 million dollars biennially and shift collection to stamps on deeds, with exemptions for equity when sold on contract and no tax if no cash changes hands.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
James C. Courtney
Indiana Department of State Revenue
Courtney
Auction Sale Conducted Here Feeder Pigs Sell High
A feeder pig sale by the White River Valley Feeder Auction association in Humphreys park drew 1 392 head averaging 27 67 per hundredweight and 15 10 per head. Most pigs went to buyers in Northern Indiana with some purchasing hundreds. Next sales are Aug 14 and Sept 12 with feeder calf sales on the last three Thursdays in September.
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Humphreys Park
White River Valley
Heaton
Indiana
Samuel Cullison Dies at Lyons Veteran of Spanish American War
Samuel Jacob Cullison 86 of Lyons died at his home after a lengthy illness. A retired coal miner, he lived in Linton for many years and was a member of Lyons First Methodist Church. He endured a large family including three daughters Garnett Myrtle and others and three sons George Karl and William. Funeral services set for Thursday at Walnut Grove Church of God with Rev. Walter Burcham officiating.
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Samuel Jacob Cullison
Lyons
Mr. Cullison
Linton
Greene County
Jacob
Mary Fearnot Cullison
Lyons First Methodist Church
David Wiles
Myrtle Sparks Cullison
Miss Garnett Cullison
Robert Frye
John Allen
George Gerald Cullison
Karl Cullison
Anderson
William Dale Cullison
Indianapolis
Robert Hunter
Worthington
Cullisons
Jenkins and Sons
Walnut Grove Church
Riley Appointed State Supervisor of Small Loans
Joseph V. Riley of Vincennes is appointed supervisor of small loans and consumer credit in the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions, effective July 5, succeeding the late Loren H. Brewer. Riley, longtime Linton Home Loan and Finance supervisor, has ties to M Blumberg and Harvey Clark firms in Terre Haute and Vincennes.
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Joseph V. Riley
Vincennes
Indiana Department of Financial Institution
Riley
Loren H. Brewer
Linton
Home Loan and Finance Company
M. Blumberg Company
Harvey Clark Company
Terre Haute
Local Linton Mechanic Joe Henico Dies at 55
Joe T. Henico 55 of Linton died at 6:45 this morning at Freeman-Greene county hospital after a year of declining health. A 46-year resident, he worked as a mechanic in several garages and coal mines and was a member of Linton First Christian church. He leaves wife Mable Louis Risher, three daughters Nancy Garrett, Betty Reece, Lila Payne. two sons William and Frank. siblings Siema Foster and Henry Henico. and 16 grandchildren. Funeral service is set for 2:00 Thursday at the Anderson-Poxindexter Memory Chapel with Rev. George Potter officiating.
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Joseph T. Henico
Linton
Freeman-Greene County
Henico
Henry Henico
Coalmont
Anderson-Poxindexter Memory Chapel
Memory Chapel
George Potter
Reverend Levi Cox to Speak at Samaria Free Pentecostal Church
Rev. Levi Cox will be the speaker at a fellowship meeting at 7:30 PM Monday at the Samaria Free Pentecostal Church. An invitation extends to all surrounding churches and the public to attend.
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Levi Cox
Samaria Free Pentecostal
Six-year-old Cynthia Cooper Admitted To Riley Hospital
Miss Cynthia Ann Cooper daughter of Hobart and Mrs Cooper of Linton is admitted to Riley hospital Indianapolis for observation and treatment. She is in Ward D.
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Cynthia Ann Cooper
Hobart T. Cooper
Linton
Riley Hospital
Indianapolis
Mrs. Emma Hostetter Dies at 85 in Taylor Township
Emma Jane Hostetter 85 lifelong Taylor township resident died at 10 40 PM Monday after a lingering illness. Born Feb 8 1876 to William G and Paula Martindale she was a Methodist in Scotland. Survived by eight children including Winifred in Salisbury and Vera Grace in Indianapolis. three brothers. one sister. Body to Jenkins and Sons Funeral home Bloomfield with funeral details to be announced Wednesday.
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Emma Jane Hostetter
Taylor Township
Hostetter
William G
Paula Haynes Martindale
Greene County
Methodist Church
Scotland
Ed Hostetter
Winifred L. Hostetter
Salisbury
N. C
William
Edwin
H. C. Hostetter
Fredrick Jefferson Hostetter
Vera Grace Hostetter
Indianapolis
Pauline Elizabeth Freeland
South Bend
Moses Martindale
Noah Martindale
Deans
S. L. Martindale
Kokomo
Lou Daugherty
Vincennes Strike Ends at Reynolds Spring Co
In Vincennes Indiana a six day wildcat strike at Reynolds Spring Co ended after UAW warned Local 823 would face administration unless workers returned. Many employees resumed work including 121 old and 72 new. about 20 still short. UAW did not recognize the strike and dismissed local officials for inaction. John Bartee of the union met with members who elected eight new stewards and a five member bargaining group. Tool and die operators and skilled workers were told to return by noon.
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UAW
Old Style Gang Violence Reported in Chicago Loop
In Chicago and Mount Vernon Indiana two gang related incidents are described. A river drowning near Mount Vernon claimed Tom Sharp age 40 after drag line entanglement. In Chicago a livery driver L C Smith 39 was found shot in his car in La Salle Street, four white men abducted him. the killing marked a rare Loop area gang land assassination since Prohibition.
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Mount Vernon
Ind
Jpi
Tom Sharp
Ohio River
Sharp
Oil Company
Chicago
Loop Financial District
L. C. Smith
la Salle Street
William Scott
Smith
Scott
Loop
Roosevelt Road
Cicero
al Capone
Fire Threatening 2 Tiny Towns Seemed Controlled Today
A Newfoundland forest fire that threatened Hare Bay and Dover appeared under control this morning after destroying six miles of timberland. About 1,000 fishermen and firemen fought the blaze. 100 women and children were evacuated to Gander, with no injuries reported and wind conditions easing the effort.
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Hare Bay
UPI
Newfoundland
Dover
Gander
Gander’s International
Mrs Tilda J Craig dies in Jasonville at 80
Mrs Tilda J Craig 80 longtime Jasonville resident died at 5 45 PM Monday at McKee Nursing Home Clay City after five years of poor health. Born December 23 1880 in Clay County she was the daughter of Elihu and Kate Puckett. Survived by two sons four daughters a sister three brothers twenty six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Funeral set for 2 PM Thursday at McClanahan Funeral Home Jasonville with burial in Case Cemetery near Hymera.
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Tilda J. Craig
Jasonville
McKee
Clay City
Craig
Clay County
Elihu
Kate Puckett
Church of God
Everett Craig
Clint Craig
Muriel Gorby
Terre Haute
Oletha Schawacker
Avon
Norma Hojari
South Bend
Eldred Ricard
Nora Miller
Bee Puckett
Detroit
Mich
Cecil Puckett
Denver
Colo
Ira Puckett
Sullioan
What’s for Lunch 3 Tulsa Okla
An average consumer will eat the equivalent of 33 hogs 10 lambs 8 steers and 4 veal calves in a lifetime according to the report.
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Tulsa Okla
New Indiana Property Assessments Rules Draw Mixed Forecast
A six county study outlines next year changes under a new law. Household goods would rise about 69.9 percent while autos decline near 49.8 percent. Agricultural property shows 24.3 percent cut, industrial and commercial property could rise about 74.3 percent. Authorities caution about pre 1959 system flaws and fair shares.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Indiana State Board of Tax Commissioners
Delaware
Dubois
Lake
Marshall
Rush
Vanderburgh
France
Agri
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