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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1943
Page
6
A wartime message stressing the need to win the war as the current business focus. The text notes that peace will bring normal and better conditions and invites customers to inquire about present banking needs.
London reports the high command hailed American fliers after Sundays Kiel raid. Major General Eaker of the Eighth Air Force said he congratulated the airmen who bore the brunt, with commending cables from General Devers and General Arnold in Washington.
In Chicago on June 16 a taxi owners group urged riders to walk or use streetcars and buses. The National Association of Taxi Cab Owners trustees say essential taxi service can only be kept if people avoid rides for convenience and share rides whenever possible.
The second largest aluminum sheet mill in the world opens today near La Grange in the Susy Chicago industrial region. Built by the Aluminum Company of America for the defense plant corporation, the 65 acre site is leased by Alcoa to produce sheet aluminum mainly for aircraft needs.
With liquor scarce, colleges may have taught Greek but offered little Scotch. The remark contrasts scholarly topics with limited spirits amid shortages.
Mr and Mrs Alf Jones greet their son David A Jones radioman 2nd class in the United States Navy who has returned to New York after serving overseas with the Atlantic fleet on convoy duty. David has been in the Navy for two and a half years.
Mr and Mrs Harvey Miller report their son Pvt Harvey Miller Jr recently inducted into the United States Army has been sent to Camp Crowder Missouri to begin his basic training.
Pvt. Fred A Bellamy arrives safely in England with United States forces, as reported to his parents Mr and Mrs Emory Bellamy. The notice confirms his status with the military unit stationed overseas.
The message to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Morgan reports their son, Pvt. Roy Morgan Jr., has arrived with the United States Army somewhere in England. The parents received the word today confirming his arrival during wartime service.
Purdue extension hogman J W Schwab urges hog producers to provide fresh clean water and ample shade during hot months. Hogs seek cool water and shade, with best gains from a steady supply of fresh water. Methods include shade from trees or constructed frames with straw, and 7 to 8 square feet per pig in shade. Sprinkling dust mid day helps prevent mechanical pneumonia and promotes faster, cheaper gains.
In Indianapolis on June 18 an on leave Seaman Second Class Theodore Styer rescued three canoe passengers after a capsized craft sent them into the White River. He pulled two unconscious individuals to shore and aided a third to stay afloat until help arrived.
Henry Ford tells a magazine he can resume productive employment quickly after the war and predicts near full employment with proper postwar handling. He notes personal life comment about a wife’s reply as a side remark.
June 18 report from Algiers says the French Committee of Liberation wrestles with how far to reform the army without hampering Allied war effort. A third party within the committee is said to be emerging, potentially able to override either the De Gaulle or Giraud factions.
The Navy reports the loss of the United States Coast Guard cutter Escanaba during Atlantic convoy duty with only two survivors. The 718 ton vessel, commanded by Lt Cmdr Carl Peterson of Newton, Massachusetts, disappears with missing officers and crew.
Chicago on June 18 The National Safety Council urged Americans to celebrate the Fourth by preventing accidents that hinder the war effort. Five pointers include skipping fireworks reducing trips and speed caution avoiding overexertion and sun exposure not swimming alone and placing victory first to avert heavy tolls on war workers.
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