Louis Defeats Conn In Eight Round Heavyweight Fight
Joe Louis stops Billy Conn in the eighth round at Yankee Stadium to retain the heavyweight title. A crowd of 45,266 pays 1 925 564 dollars in gate receipts, the second largest for a fight. Conn announces retirement, while Louis proves dominant after a four year layoff.
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New York
U.P
Billy Conn
Joe Louis
Billy
Yankee Stadium
Conn
Detroit
Joe
Louis
Boxing Commission
Pittsburgh
Louis’ Brown
Eddie Joseph
Chicago
Philadelphia
Washington
Donald L
Sharp Remains Critical After Collision In Vincennes
Frank E. Sharp of Marco a truck driver remained in critical condition at Good Samaritan hospital Vincennes with a skull fracture. George Allen of Indianapolis and Wayne Wilder of Owensville the other truckmen were reported resting fairly well after suffering serious fractures in the accident.
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Frank E. Sharp
Marco
Bruceville
Good Samaritan
Vincennes
George Allen
Indianapolis
Sharp
Wayne Wilder
Owensville
Hearing Planned on Railway Case in Indiana Court
Final arguments in Public Service Commission of Indiana v Illinois Central over restoring passenger service on the Indianapolis to Effingham line will be heard tomorrow in Greene circuit court Bloomfield Judge Karl Parker Vosloh will preside. The PSC seeks restoration halted during wartime Office of Defense Transportation.
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Public Service Commission of Indiana
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Indianapolis
Effingham
Karl Parker Vosloh
Greene Circuit Court
Bloomfield
Greene Circuit
Public Service Commission
Office of Defense Transportation
Tomorow
Hays and Hays
Sullivan
Joseph Wright
Chicago
John O. Moomaw
Carl Stipher
Frank Coughlin
Haseman Named as Vet Chairman in Stockton Township
Harry Haseman of Linton was chosen as Stockton township Democratic veterans chairman at a meeting of precinct committee men and vice-committeemen at Linton city hall. These veterans chairmen will aid the Democratic party in the summer and fall campaign as selections continue in county townships. A county veterans chairman and central committee will also be appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Haseman
Linton
Stockton Township
Linton City Hall
Legion officials on 250 mile per hour aerial tour
A message from Elmer Doc Sherwood John Stelle and Col Roscoe Turner arrived in Linton from Mitchell South Dakota announcing their fast tour. They described meals of trout buffalo venison and pheasant during the outing and attended the Elmer Sherwood homecoming on June 1 here.
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Legion
Linton
Mitchell, S. Dak
Elmer
Doc” Sherwood
Americanism Commission
The
American Legion
John Stelle
National Legion
Col
Roscoe Turner
Aeronautical Commission
Buffalo
Elmer Sherwood
KP duties take zeal from 'Gr and Why Not
In Cleveland on June 20 a 15 year old named Amos Walker joined an induction center and ended up at Camp Atterbury. After three weeks of KP duties and marching he called his mother and was released.
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Cleveland, O
Amos Walker
Camp Atterbury
Cleveland
Mirs Martin 52 Dies in Freeman-Greene Hospital
Mrs Frederick Rickey Martin 52 wife of Irvin Martin of Linton died at 5 AM in Freeman-Greene county hospital after eight days as patient. She leaves three sons two daughters and several siblings. Funeral set for Saturday at Linton with burial in Fairview cemetery. Captain Raymond R. Miller to become dean and professor of education at Atlantic Christian College Wilson NC after military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Rickey) Martin
Irvin Martin
Linton
Freeman-Greene County Hospital
Raymond R. Miller
Linton- Stockton High School
U. S. Army
Atlantic Christian College
Wilson
N. C
Bloomington
Miller
Indiana University
School of Rem
Carolina
Pt. Miller
University
School of Religion
Bethany College
Butler University
Boston University
Ohio State University
Chicago University
Linton Man Injured at Bicknell Mine
Linus Thomas of Linton suffered severe lacerations to his left hand and forearm when his hand was caught between two loaded cars at the American No. 1 mine in Bicknell. He was treated at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes after the accident on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linus Thomas
Linton
Bicknell
Good Samaritan Hospital
Vincennes
Democrats Expected To Sponsor Vets Bonus In Indiana
Indiana Democrats on the platform advisory committee expected to finish 1946 recommendations proposing a state veterans bonus. The plan mirrors 1944 ideas of $10 monthly for stateside service and $12.50 for overseas duty, funded only from available treasury surplus.
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James E. Walters
United Press
Indianapolis
U.P
Indiana
Democratic Platform Advisory Committee
Fred F. Bays
Indianapolis Coliseum
Illinois
Frank T. Millis
U.S
Bowles warns price amendments may ruin controls
Washington reports Bowles, stabilization director, denounces certain price legislation amendments as traps that could backfire, says only a robust price act will curb inflation. He warns that meat poultry and dairy carve outs are dangerous and likely to be rejected by conferees.
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Washington
U.P
OPA
Chester Bowles
Bowles
House
Senate
Seymour Woman Faces First Degree Murder Charge
Mrs Opal Seyferth of Seymour Indiana was indicted by the Jackson County grand jury for first degree murder in the fatal shooting of neighbor Jewel Zimmerman a 22 year old mother of two. Prosecutor Malcomb Routt said Seyferth fired four shots from a revolver as Zimmerman passed her porch. The motive remains unresolved and Seyferth has made no statements since the shooting.
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Seymour
Ind
Opal Seyferth
Jackson County
Grand Jury
Seyferth
Jewel Zimmerman
Malcomb Routt
Zimmerman
Hospital News and Births From Local Areas
Claire on Haywood of Bloomfield underwent major surgery today. Mrs. Talmadge Fender of Bedford admitted for observation. A boy named Larry Wayne born to Mrs. Robert Strahle of Lewis. Another boy named Michael born to Mrs. Herman Leichty of Clay City. Delores and Janice Swaby dismissed. Mrs. Arthur Westphal and baby home in Lyons. Mrs. Isaac Thatcher of Worthington dismissed. Mrs. Flossie Correll dismissed. Mr. Bert Pinnell taken to her home in Koleen.
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Claire On Haywood
Bloomfield
Talmadge Fender
Bedford
Robert Strahle
Lewis
Larry Wayne
Herman Leichty
Clay City
Michael
Delores
Janice Swaby
Arthur Westphal
Baby
Lyons
Isaac Thatcher
Worthington
Flossie Correll
Bert Pinnell
Koleen
War Department budget seeks 7.09 billion for 1947
Washington House appropriations committee recommended 7 091 034 700 for the War Department in fiscal 1947 including 375 million for atomic energy research. The plan proposes 1 279 000 active personnel with 683 000 overseas and 400 000 in air forces, plus reserves and National Guard funding.
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Washington
U.P
House Appropriations Committee
War Department
Atomic Energy Research and Development
Appropriations
Dwight D. Eisenhower
U. S
Army
United States
National Guard
Organized
U S and Russia Split Over Atomic Case
The United States and Russia clashed over how to handle atomic weapons. The United States backs destroying its bombs once universal safeguards exist, while Russia proposes an international treaty to outlaw atomic warfare and destroy American bombs as a first step. Five of the twelve UN commission members approved the American plan as a foundation for work.
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New York
United States
Russia
United Nations Atomic Energy Commission
Andrei A. Gromyko
U. S
Bernard M. Baruch
Australia
Canada
Great Britain
China
Mexico
Train Strikes Car Pair In Midair Collision Injures None
Elkhart Indiana June 20 two women from White Pigeon Michigan escaped with minor injuries when their car plunged over an embankment and was struck mid air by a freight train. Police said the driver lost control after hearing a whistle at a crossing.
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Elkhart
Ind
Jennie Hrastnik
Mary Snyder
White Pigeon
Mich
Prague Oklahoma Preserves Bohemian Dances
The small town of Prague Oklahoma continues Bohemian dances reflecting European patterns with vibrant color and local tradition.
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Prague
Okla
Czechoslovakia
Charles Halbert Dies Near Dugger
Charles H. Halbert died at his home near Dugger at 1 30 this morning after a two year illness. He was born February 13 1860 and was 86 years 4 months 7 days old. He belonged to the Bethel Methodist church. Surviving are his widow Bassie Hamlin Halbert a son George Halbert of Linton and a step son Charles Young of Dugger. The body was taken to the Akin and Son Funeral Home in Dugger where services will be held Saturday at two o clock with burial in Dugger cemetery.
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Martin
Westphalia
Frank
Louis Anne
Tow
S. Evangelisan and Reformed Ch
Linton
Pocahontas Lodge
Glenby Mission
Irvin Martin
Eugene Martin
Harold Martin
Lansing
Mich
Wayne Allen
H. O. Renken
Nola D. Yoder
Fairview Cemetery
Charles H. Halbert
Dugger
Bethel Methodist Church
Bassie Hamlin Halbert
George Halbert
Charles Young
Aikin & Son Funeral
Boat repairs scarce as manufacturers focus on new models
Avoid repairs this summer as parts are scarce and mostly for current models. Manufacturers concentrate on new motors, limiting availability for older boats and engines.
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American Legion “Industries For
Linton Committee
Daily Citizen
Hoyt A. Clark
Freeman Hospital
Antioch
Maumee Colleries
Conservation Club
Humphreys Park
Legion Committee
Clintonian
Clinton
Howev
Illinois Central
Sullivan Union
Switz City
William Butler
Greene County
Moss Hill
Flor
Brown Bomber
Ilnois
Haseman
Stelle
Sherwood
Jimmy
James Doolittle
Maj. R. W. “Shorty” Schroeder
Houston
Tex
Windy City
International Soundphoto
Mirs. Martin
South
Ation
I. U. Religion School
Linton Court
Justice of the Peace
William L. Jackson
William Stevenson
Robert Hardesty
Lee Wells
Donald Harlow
William Steele
Cletus Lynch
Louie Gannon
Purcell Welton
House Committee
Budget Bureau
Bureau
Ike
U.S. Russia
Charles Halbert
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