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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1940
Page
1
The town notes a late season kickoff as anglers head out at midnight while waters still temperate and unclear. Veterans warn newcomers about lure choice and technique as experts quote differing takes on fish behavior and color signals. The column also recalls historic items about protests, Fourth of July plans, and a novel parking agreement in Eaton.
A Greene circuit court case involving Elizabeth James as administratrix versus Arthur Lewis and others has been compromised and will not proceed. The matter was transferred from Knox County on a change of venue.
Reports from Munich say Hitler and Mussolini met to decide terms for France as Britain debates armaments and defense plans. Churchill warns aerial attacks may come soon while French leadership seeks armistice terms with the axis.
Admiral Harold R. Stark chief of naval operations urged the House Naval Affairs Committee to authorize a 28 percent navy tonnage increase and a 70 percent boost in fleet strength. He estimated about 1,250000 tons of fighting ships would cost around 4 billion dollars and noted the proposal has not yet gone through the budget bureau.
Linton four representatives camp sponsored by American Legion at Indianapolis participate in officer elections for the meeting. The quartet includes Harold Harting Andrew Murdock James Mitten and Harry Lee Edington. About 800 youths are registered for the State event with races for governor secretary of state and lieutenant governor.
An affidavit charges Riley Yearin a 72 year old with voluntary manslaughter in the death of Charles Clark 57 after a Bloomfield tavern argument. The charge is a technical hold for grand jury work Wednesday as Clark died from injuries on a concrete walk.
Director Bert Barnes announced a special rehearsal for the high school band at 6 30 p m Wednesday in the high school building. All band members are urged to attend.
Local youngsters from Linton and surrounding areas enter pets and toy ensembles in a Wednesday pet parade sponsored by the Linton Study Club. Entries are arranged with Mrs. Roy Borders or Mrs. Robert Raney, and judging will occur at the Elks club with prizes in twelve categories.
One marriage license issued to James Frederick Dennis and Hazel Elizabeth Sinders of Linton. Two new suits filed: Ernestine Haussin with Irene Haffley as next friend versus David Perkins and 44 others to quiet title. Earl Brewer versus Dwight Thompson for damages.
Mrs. Joseph Turpin was dismissed Monday evening. Mrs. Earl Albright and son returned home Monday. Mrs. Nellie Laughlin and daughter went home to Newberry Monday evening. Mrs. Jessie Tincher, previously seriously ill, is somewhat improved. Lester Terrell of Switz City after a major operation Monday is improving. A son weighing six pounds fourteen ounces was born to Mrs. Taylor Brown Monday night named Taylor H. U1.
Mrs. Priscilla A. Fainot 85, longtime Linton resident, died Sunday in Burbank California. She had moved to California about thirty years ago. Survived by three daughters and three sons including Maude Swaby Cora Wilson Lettie Woolf Ora Fainot George Fainot Clyde Fainot. sister Ida Fields and brother Frank Thorp also survive. Her husband Fred H. Fainot and a son Louis Fainot preceded her in death.
Warren Davis of Linton who was killed in a state mine fall near Switz City will have funeral services at 2 50 o clock Wednesday afternoon at the Welch and Cornett Funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home.
In Bordeaux on June 18 American refugees crowded the consulates seeking protection as German advance threatens. Cities across southern France hostels are full, with the American Red Cross operating an emergency dormitory of 100 beds above a cafe to aid stranded travelers.
Reports from Shanghai dated June 18 say Japan has concentrated about 100,000 troops on Hainan island, threatening French Indo China and the Netherlands East Indies. Business circles fear the Yonai cabinet must exert pressure on colonial possessions or risk collapse.
In New York on June 18 Wendell Willkie told a Brooklyn youth rally that the United States should stay out of war despite sympathy for the allied cause. He read a prepared statement asserting the nation must not send men to fight and would serve democracy and freedom by avoiding involvement.
President Roosevelt proposed a wartime food and raw materials cartel spanning the United States, Canada, and 20 Latin American republics. He said the plan would weaken totalitarian powers without full war by coordinating supplies and manpower to aid the Allies.
The Indiana Division of Forestry plans a 100 foot fire tower west of Pleasantville in the Greene Sullivan forest area between Bucktown and Pleasantville. WPA funds will support construction under the Conservation department sponsorship with completion hoped before next winter.
Baton Rouge June 18 U P Guy Sam Houston Jones prepared a statement against Baron Edgar Freiherr Von Spiegel German consul general New Orleans to urge secretary of state Cordell Hull to investigate Spiegel Jones said Spiegel had an openly unfriendly attitude toward the United States He warned that investigation is requested as New Orleans police guard protects the consulate with further details to follow by mail Par ticulars will follow by mail
In Munich on June 1, Hitler and Mussolini agreed on France's armistice terms, signaling an expected unconditional capitulation. Churchill warned of imminent aerial and naval attack as Britain braces for a defense and possible invasion, urging renewed unity and resolve. The United States promised sustained material support to Britain amid escalating global conflict.
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