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Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1955

Page

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Peron accuses Catholics in radio address in Buenos Aires

President Juan D. Peron denounces Catholics as treasonous in a nationwide radio speech. He vows to enforce his will, while Peronists riot and clash with shops vandalized as the church state dispute intensifies. A general strike is called to honor the flag and Eva Peron.

Peron Buenos Aires Argentina Juan D. Peron Eva pro-Peronista General Confederation of Labor Vatican Hitler

Linton Fourth of July Parade Plans Revised

The Greater Linton club announced changes to the July 4 parade location moving to Humphreys Park. Parade forms on H street in front of Linton Stockton High School and travels Main Vincennes Twelfth and A to the park with floats parked near State Road 54. Prizes include best bicycles ten dollars, professional floats 50 first 35 second 25 third, locally-built floats 50 first 35 second 25 third, youth groups 25 15 10 5, and comic entries 25 15 10.

Linton Greater Linton Club Humphreys Park Linton- Stockton High School Main Street Vincennes Street Twelfth Street Joe Haseman State Road 54 Haseman Linton 38Th Reconnaissance Company 38Th National Guard Division

Veterinarian Charged With Swindling Insurance Firm

Dr. Roland W. Ament, a Bloomfield area veterinarian, faces a Greene circuit court charge of swindling United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co. for a false claim on a 21 inch General Electric TV loss amid a March 21 fire that destroyed his quarters. Witnesses include William S. Harrah Carolyn Kirk and Howerd Stein.

Roland W. Ament West of Bloomfield Greene Circuit Court Bloomfield Dr. Ame William S. Harrah Indiana State Fire Marshal's Office Paul Heywood United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company General Electric Mr. Harrah Carolyn Kirk Howerd Stein

Gosnell Funeral for Orval D Gosnell Wednesday

Funeral services for Orval D Gosnell 84 retired coal miner and farmer of Coalmont will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday at McClanahan Funeral Home Jasonville. Rev Bert Sanders to officiate with burial at Stevens Cemetery Lewis and graveside services by Lewis Masonic lodge.

Orval D. Gosnell Coalmont McClanahan Funeral Home Jasonville Bert Sanders Stevens Lewis

Local Residents Attend University Commencement

Local residents Mr and Mrs Victor Briggs Mrs Mary Craig and Mr and Mrs Wayne Hamilton attended commencement exercises at Indiana University Monday. Miss Barbara Brigs was a member of the graduating class. Following the services Mr and Mrs Roy Cook of Bloomington entertained the family at a luncheon in their home.

Victor Briggs Mary Craig Wayne Hamilton Indiana University Barbara Brigs Roy Cook Bloomington

Krishna Menon Sees Slight Gain in Far East Peace Prospects

Indian roving ambassador V. K. Krishna Menon said peace prospects in the Far East look a little better as he arrives in Washington to discuss possible talks with Red China. He noted his mission is delicate and declined to reveal proposed steps or possible releases of airmen and civilians.

Washington India V. K. Krishna Menon Far East Krishna Menon Eisenhower John Foster Dulles Red China National U.S Formosa

Senior Citizens to meet Thursday for luncheon

The Senior Citizens group will gather Thursday at 11 30 in the Rest Haven dining room for its monthly luncheon. Members aged 65 and over are invited to attend.

Rest Haven

Guaranteed Wage Drive Continued By Reuther Today

DETROIT The CIO United Auto Workers opened preliminary contract talks with American Motors to extend the guaranteed wage principle to the rest of the auto industry. Walter Reuther outlined a pool funding plan with smaller firms and said scaled payments could vary by unemployment. He indicated Chrysler talks will follow the pattern set with Ford and GM.

Detroit CIO United Auto Workers American Motors Corp Ford General Motors American Motors Nash-Hudson Walter Reuther Reuther Chrysler Corp Chrysler

Britain Reaches End to 17 Day Rail Strike

The government and unions reach a settlement to restart 25 000 trains after a 17 day stoppage. ASLEF and NUR ratify an agreement with the British Transport Commission to end the walkout and begin restoring normal service amid severe freight backlogs.

London NUR Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen ASLEF Walter Monckton British Transport Commission Commission

Bloomfield Man Receives Meritorious Service Medal

Max L. Holtsclaw of Bloomfield is awarded a commendation ribbon with medal pendant for meritorious service in Korea. He served with the 45th and 7th Infantry divisions and was chief clerk of the Regimental 5-3 Section, 2d Infantry Regiment.

Max L. Holtsclaw Bloomfield Korea Holtsclaw 45Th 7Th

Adenauer Presses Western Unity and Disarmament Plan

West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer arrived in Washington for talks with Secretary of State Dulles. He seeks a unified Western stance for the Big Four summit, a bold disarmament proposal, and reassurance that Bonn will not accept Soviet terms or neutrality for Germany. He plans further meetings with Eisenhower, Eden, and the Western foreign ministers.

U.S Eisenhower Dulles Konrad Adenauer Washington Heinz L. Krekeler Germany Herbert Hoover Jr John Foster Dulles Adenauer White House New York London Bonn Anthony Eden United States Moscow Britain France

Flag Day Celebrated Nationwide Across the United States

The nation observed Flag Day with nationwide celebrations and a proclamation from President Eisenhower urging Americans to display the flag. In Washington, an Army chorus prepared to perform a new song for the House of Representatives, tying commemorations to the 1777 Continental Congress decision.

Missouri Pennsylvania Eisenhower Washington House of Representatives Continental Congress

Tire blowout, fire wrecks truck cutting phone service

A tire blowout caused friction that ignited a fire washing out a truck five miles south of Lawrenceville. The blaze damaged telephone lines and disrupted service for about nine hours.

Lawrenceville Here

Former resident elected to office in Indianapolis Legion post

Terrie Underwood son of Mr and Mrs Hollie Underwood 161 10th St NE was elected Commander of Federal Post No 62 American Legion in Indianapolis He is a former Pleasantville High School graduate and has served as 11th District vice chairman and on a Department Committee for two years

Terrie Underwood Hollie Underwood 10Th St. N.E American Legion Indianapolis Underwood Pleasantville High School

Health Secretary Attacks Free Polio Vaccine Plan

Health Secretary Oveta Culp Hobby called the Democratic plan for free polio vaccine for all children unnecessary. She urged the Senate Labor Committee to back President Eisenhower’s modest plan to provide free vaccine only for those unable to pay, noting estimated costs from 28 to 35 million dollars versus 130 million for the Democratic proposal. Committee chair Lister Hill faced Republican pushback as he pressed for assurances that Salk shots are safe, arguing general safety is essential for mass immunization.

Washington Oveta Culp Hobby Senate Labor Committee Eisenhower Hobby Lister Hill D-Ala Republican Committee Hill GOP George H. Bender Ohio Gordon Allott Colo William A. Fulleil Conn

Burglary at Lyons Under Investigation

State and local police with Greene County are investigating a break in at the Mitchell General store in Lyons. About 65 dollars in cash and a 28 dollar electric drill were taken after burglars shattered a rear window. Responding were Lyons Town Marshal Jim Shelton Greene County Sheriff Jack Blakely Deputy Harry Wade and State Policeman Joe Feeney. Neighbor Mrs Slim Watts alerted store manager Bob Mitchell as two men fled east in a gray car.

Greene County Mitchell General Lyons Jim Shelton Jack Blakely Harry Wade Joe Feeney Bob Mitchell

Atom-Power Ship Proposed by the Expected to Sink

President Eisenhower seeks 21 million for an atom powered peace ship but Congress rejects the bid. The Joint Atomic Energy Committee approves 5 million for a related reactor project and urges cooperation in atomic peace efforts.

Eisenhower Joint Atomic Energy Committee United States Committee Clinton P. Anderson D-Nm U.S House Senate House Conference Committee Senate Senate Commerce Committee Lufthansa New York Caribbean South American National Airlines Trans World Airlnes Trans World Pan American World Airways Germany

Hospital report admissions and dismissals list

Admissions listed for Monday and Today include Mrs Leslie Goodman Coal mond mother of Leslie Dale eight pounds five and a half ounces. Names include Mrs Clifford Suttles Dugger Junior Allen Lyons Miss Bertha Kirk Dugger route one Miss Judy Dugger Linton route three Harold McElroy Newberry. Dismissals include Mrs Delmar Thompson and baby Owensburg Mrs Norman Workman and baby Linton Miss Edna Mae Carpenter Bloomfield Miss Martha Jane Carpenter Robert Archer Jasonville route two Eugene Padgett Linton.

Leslie Goodman Coalmond Leslie Dale Clifford Suttles Dugger Junior Allen Lyons Bertha Kirk Judy Dugger Linton Harold McElroy Newberry Delmar Thompson Owensburg Norman Workman Edna Mae Carpenter Bloomfield Martha Jane Carpenter Robert Archer Jasonville Eugene Padgett

Veterans Urged to Buy Licenses After Court Ruling

Greene County Conservation Officer Bill Lehman said free hunting and fishing licenses issued to Indiana war veterans are no longer valid after June 10. The Indiana Supreme Court ruled the practice unconstitutional, prompting officers to check licenses and warn veterans that using old permits could lead to prosecution.

State Conservation Department Greene County Conservation Bill Lehman Indiana State Supreme Court Supreme Court Lehman

Jailbreak Foiled at Madison County Jail

Five prisoners attempted to break out at Madison County jail in Anderson. Turnkey Frank Koeniger was struck with a lead pipe as deputies and city police stopped the escape before the inmates left the building. Among the prisoners are Albert Walker, 10, charged with a break from another jail, and Robert Sloan, 26, plus Richard Sarvis, 20, William Walls, 28, and Truman Cave, 25, all charged with armed robbery.

Anderson India Madison County Frank Koeniger Howard Gilmore Koeniger Albert Walker Robert Sloan Richard Sarvis William Walls Truman Cave

June Could Be Indiana's Coldest June On Record

Indianapolis and state records show June 12 day average near 64.3 degrees, over one degree below any June since 1900 and possibly since 1875. Normal June average is about 72.2 degrees, signaling an unusually cool start to the month across Indiana.

Indianapolis Indiana Hoosier

Family ties and Colby link to eight Jabar brothers

Eight year old Joseph Jabar from Waterville excels in St Joseph's parochial athletics and opts for Colby College, following four of his brothers Herbert Norman John and Paul who graduated in 1953. Tony graduated last year reinforcing a family Colby lineage. The piece also notes Indiana weather contrasts with cooler June readings and historic temperature records.

Waterville Joseph Jabar St. Joseph's Colby Herbert Norman John Paul Tony

Indiana Sees First Break From Rainy Cool Spell

Indiana’s five day outlook shows temperatures near or above normal through Sunday with .25 to .75 inch of weekend rainfall. A record June 14 low of 45 set in Indianapolis marks a cooler pattern, while highs range 68 to 74 and nightly lows drop to 50s across cities including Evansville South Bend and Lafayette.

Indiana U.S Indianapolis Hoosierland Evansville South Bend Lafayette

Desert storms flood Las Vegas and derail Zephyr train

Rain plagues the Southwest flooding Las Vegas with hail and four feet of water while a California Zephyr derailment at Sulphur washes out track but leaves 250 passengers and 30 crew unharmed. A Gulf of St Lawrence cold front lingers over the East as two resilient youngsters and an elderly man endure extreme weather in Baja California and Oregon.

United Press Desert Las Vegas Nev Gulf of St. Lawrence NearSulphur Western Pacific California Augusta Maine Arthur Magston San Diego Calif Baja Lee J. Hibbs Oregon Cascade Mountains

Reheating Vegetables Destroys Vitamin C Limits

New York home economists warn frozen vegetables retain more vitamins than freshs during cooking. Serve vegetables immediately after cooking to preserve nutrients. Vitamin C diminishes with reheating and prolonged waiting.

New York

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