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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1945
Page
1
Indiana bonds, land prices surge as moisture lingers. Farmers expect more planting setbacks with replanting likely for many fields. Indiana leads in recent land-price gains, rising about 14 percent in the past year per Purdue economist Bauman, amid wartime expectations and a cautious outlook for crop yields.
Australian troops pushed inland through the North Borneo jungle toward the Beaufort area after a new unopposed landing at Weston Brunei Bay. American forces in Luzon pressed the Cagayan valley advance as U S Navy minesweepers cleared Brunei Bay approaches. In northern Luzon the 37th Division closed on Naguillan while the 6th Division widened its line. Liberators bombed Keelung Takao and Taito amid antiaircraft fire as air attacks resumed over Formosa.
Lt General Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr was killed by a Japanese shell near Hagushi Beach Okinawa and buried with full military honors at the 7th Infantry Division cemetery. Maj Gen Roy S Geiger successors Buckner’s post leading Marines front line duties. Buckner’s death comes as the battle nears final victory after a long bloody campaign.
William Fuller 29, Bedford stone company heir, goes on trial in Monroe Circuit Court for manslaughter in the 1944 shooting death of Margaret Hatfield. Prosecutors plan to prove circumstantial evidence as the jury pool faces delays and a special venue is ordered.
Weather permitting the season begins Monday with play at Lin-Stock park. Teams listed include Gasoline Alley Roy Borders Coca-Cola Junior Hebb Teachers Wayne Corbin Maumee Truitt Sluggers McNew. Ajax and Dugger have not yet reported as organizers invite any interested players.
All stores in Linton will shut Thursday afternoon in respect to the late D R Scott. Funeral services are set for two o'clock Thursday afternoon at Welch and Cornett Funeral Home.
County Agent Haseman outlines safe planting windows for corn and soybeans amid wet weather. Late 600 and 800 series hybrids are discouraged. 400 series safe into early July, then switch to 200. Late maturing beans Patoka Chief Gibson are not advised. mid to late June is safer for varieties like Dunfield IHini Mandell, with Rich lands or Earlyannas for mid July. Buckwheat can still be seeded. fertilizer helps late corn. row planting speeds soybean maturity. plan early for supplies.
Greene County war bond chair Dr E V Bull reported strong support from the Illinois Central System and the Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville Railway. The Illinois Central bought 50 000 dollars worth and the CI & L Railway 15 000 dollars, helping Greene County reach its quota as the drive nears closing.
Mrs Rex Burnside of Worthington was admitted yesterday for major surgery. Betty Jeanne Quillen of Indianapolis had an appendectomy this morning. Mrs Lula Heaton of Bloomfield was admitted for medical treatment following a fracture. Mrs Bert Pinnell of Koleen entered the hospital. George Sexton of Crane was dismissed yesterday. Mrs Cecil Moody of Indianapolis was taken to her home Monday. Mrs Cordia Keyser was taken to her home in Jasonville yesterday. Mrs Carl Martindale of Bloomfield has been taken home. Mrs George McKim and baby of Route 2 have been taken to their home. Barbara Riggins of Marco was dismissed today. Clayton Frater was taken to his home in Bloomfield Monday.
Publisher William D. Murray announced that W. Perry Wesley becomes manager of the Bicknell Daily News. Wesley, former editor of Rural Mail Carrier weekly, resigned after two years as editor and has worked in Greencastle Bowling Green Louisville and Seymour newspapers. Murray is executive secretary to Senator Raymond Willis.
Anna McDonald 66 a former Jasonville resident died at her Hammond home Monday. Survived by husband John four sons Thomas George Douglas and James Malcolm all of Hammond four sisters Janet Campbell of Jasonville Elizabeth Kruskie of Hammond Ellen Davis and Agnes McCullough both of Jasonville The body was taken to McClanahan Funeral Home in Jasonville for services at 2 30 p m Wednesday. Burial in Lebanon Cemetery.
Rev. John Jerrels announces a prayer meeting tonight at Hayden Bennett's West Linton residence. No further details provided.
In Prague a US traitor who broadcast Nazi propaganda was jailed after talking to Stars and Stripes reporters Howard Byrne and Klaus Mann. Edward Leo Delaney, 58, revealed war experiences and anti semitic broadcasts before being handed to American authorities. Delaney had fled the United States in 1939 and was among eight Americans indicted for treason in 1943.
Funeral services will be held at the Lebanon church Wednesday at 10 30 for John W Squires 83 who died at his home four miles east of Jasonville Monday evening He is survived by his widow Louisa one daughter Myrtle Neal of Hammond two sisters Etta Gibson and Emma Letsinger both of Jasonville five grandchildren and two great grandchildren Rev J W Boston will officiate and burial will be in Lebanon cemetery McClanahan Funeral Home of Jasonville is in charge
New Harmony Indiana June 19 Willard Moose a Republic Aviation pilot from Evansville died when his P-47 Thunderbolt crashed near an oil well south of town after circling the derrick several times. Moose had 12 years of flying experience.
Allied forces press toward Okinawa's southern tip as Japanese defenders withdraw after a brutal assault. Tenth Army troops reach near the coast. Nimitz says conquest is imminent. Ships, artillery, and air power pound a shrinking pocket while Tokyo admits enemy retreat.
About 15 000 soldiers and 10 000 striking drivers moved and escorted trucks to keep goods flowing under order. The Chicago Independent Truck Drivers Union and the Brotherhood of International Teamsters led the walkout, with government seizure and reassignment of lines to priorities. No major violence reported though one driver was beaten. officials sought driver details for potential draft reclassification.
Manila dispatch reports Gen. Douglas MacArthur creating the armed forces of the Western Pacific a new command under Lt. Gen. Wilhelm D. Styer to oversee ammunition, equipment, food and personnel flow to future Japan assault fronts. Headquarters set in Manila with Maj. Gen. Edmond H. Leavey as deputy commander and chief of staff for logistics.
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