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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1943
Page
1
Wright A Patterson discusses two newspaper commodities reading matter and advertising space. He argues editorial freedom must remain independent from purchaser influence and notes government subsidies would end a free press. He explains how prestige and reader trust boost ad rates and warns against state control.
Sixteen boys from Linton Jasonville Sandborn and Lyons reported for duty and were inducted into the United States Army. Herschell W Hayes Harry Walton Jr Norman Bland Maurice Haag Ernest L Morrison Clifford E Sullivan Arrentus Barnett Jr John W Frayser Clinton H Yoder and David E Glass all of Linton. Bob A Miller Wayne Deardorf and Donald H Borders of Jasonville James Francis Moody of Sandborn and James A Elgan of Lyons also enlisted in the Army Carl E Reintjes of Linton enlisted in the United States Navy.
A series of evangelistic meetings will be held in the store room at 7.0 A street northeast beginning this evening at eight o'clock and continuing each evening except Saturdays. B. Elliott and I. M. Harvey will lead preaching services. The public is invited to attend.
A mosaic of World War II dispatches reports Guadalcanal bombing with no damage to troops, RAF Wellington bombers striking Messina, Crete guerrillas awaiting invasion, Mussolini crackdown threats, Gaulle and Giraud political rift, Argentina code-message relaxations, and Kiska volcano activity with potential eruption to help US forces.
Paul Rader 14 of Hash town near Bloomfield died at Freeman Greene County hospital from injuries suffered when his bicycle chain broke on state road 54. He collided with a lumber truck driven by Robert Scott of Switz City and sustained a brain concussion leg injuries and possible internal injuries. He died at 1 pm.
The article states many fathers may avoid induction until October 1 per Selective Service, with after October 1 requiring justifiable occupational deferments for fit fathers. Starting July 1, married men 18 to 26 face six month deferments unless irreplaceable in an essential war job.
Madame Chiang Kai Shek arrives in Ottawa for a three day visit as one of Canada's most honored guests. Governor General Earl of Athlone Prime Minister Mackenzie King and cabinet will meet her at the station. She will address parliament and receive funds for Chinese relief from Red Cross groups.
United Press reports indicate the east front may erupt soon as Moscow radio claims Red Army plans crushing blows. Berlin dispatches claim three sector attacks in the Caucasus Belgorod Orel area and Kharkov region, with heavy fighting and claimed German casualties.
Chicago resident Mrs Lucretia M Barr of Chicago Illinois died at her sister's home five miles north of Linton on state road 53 after a week's illness She was born November 23 1566 in Zanesville Ohio and was 76 years 6 months 19 days old She spent most of her life in Linton and Chicago and held active church and Red Cross roles Survivors include a daughter Miss Ruth V Barr two sons Charles C Barr and Henry L Barr five grandchildren and one great grandchild Three sisters survive and the body rests at Welch and Cornett Funeral Home Funeral services Thursday at 2 PM with Rev R B Baldridge officiating Interment in Fairview Cemetery.
Washington reports Selective Service Director Lewis Hershey warns high rejection figures for mental and nervous ailments among draftees. He testifies to a House Appropriations Subcommittee that roughly 650,000 of about three million rejects are due to mental or nervous issues. He notes about one third of white draftees are rejected for these causes, prompting questions on wartime efficiency.
Charles ONeill informed the War Labor Board that he could not reach a final accord with John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers. He headed Central Pennsylvania operators from the Appalachian wage conference after agreeing to a 1.30 dollar daily raise, and now will follow the board’s upcoming decision in the Appalachian case.
Washington reports Major General Hershey testifies that most physically fit fathers will be drafted by early 1944 despite dependents. He notes about two million men may be called in the last half of this year with 100,000 to 125,000 monthly next year, unless induction timing is relaxed for limited service candidates.
Uncle Sam expects three and one half billion dollars due from installment plan taxpayers by tonight midnight. The second installment must be paid today despite the new withholding tax plan starting in about two weeks.
Terre Haute Ind June 15 Two pilots were killed when a training plane crashed near the Paul Cox airfield. Navy officers withheld names pending notification of next of kin.
John W. Smith seventy six year old resident of Jasonville died at his home Monday after weeks of illness. Survived by widow Louisa and six sons Ray Harry Fred Herschel Virgil Ralph. four daughters Myrtle Bertha Lew Blanche. one brother two sisters Eugene Clara Maggie Delilah. Funeral at Lewis United Brethren church Wednesday at 2:30 PM with interment Stevens cemetery.
The 11th Naval District signals end of zoot suit conflict by deeming Los Angeles out of bounds. The LA mayor confirms police control of the situation and command staff expresses confidence.
A large RAF air raid battered the German city of Oberhausen and the Ruhr valley district last night. British bombers suffered 18 losses but reports say the attack significantly disrupted German transportation and industry, aided by fighter escorts and later night raids over northern France and the Mediterranean.
Washington reports that about one third of American workers will need new jobs in a peace economy. J F Hinrichs of the Bureau of Labor Statistics told a House subcommittee that three to four million manufacturing workers will lose their jobs, joining nine million returning soldiers to form a severe employment challenge. The post war period will see a large shift into non manufacturing work and a revival of construction activity.
Still Well's return to Chungking follows Roosevelt and Churchill talks fueling rumors of a major Allied air offensive on Japan. American Mitchell bombers hit targets in Burma and Maymo while two raids on Nanchang airfield in Kiangsi Province met with no enemy resistance. In China Yangtze front recaptures and heavy clashes in Henan near Sinyang are noted as Allied plans loom.
A meeting of Columbian Chapter No. 140 O B S will be held in the Masonic hall here Friday evening at 7 30. Work will be given and refreshments served. All members urged to be present.
Janice Nolan seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Claren Nolan submitted to a tonsillectomy this morning. Ted Ogle of Linton route 1 was taken to his home Monday afternoon. Patty Huber was taken to her home in Coal City Monday evening.
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