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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1940
Page
1
In a wartime defense voice, Mine Run stresses swift national action after the navy bill, praises unity among Americans of all origins, and warns against fifth column activity. It lauds loyal immigrants who defend the Constitution and urges vigilance and readiness for tomorrow.
Mrs. Alice Wells Canady about 75 died Sunday in Los Angeles. A former Greene County teacher she moved to Berkeley over 40 years ago and founded a school once known as Berkeley University. She is survived by her husband Willard Canady and several nieces and nephews. she was a sister of the late James Wells of Lyons and the family’s last survivor. Funeral services were held in Los Angeles this week.
Ottawa reports Prime Minister W. L. Mackenzie King gains sweeping emergency powers through a bill giving the cabinet near unlimited authority to conscript manpower industry wealth and property. The measure, modeled on Britain's emergency powers, received royal assent after passage by both houses.
The Greater Linton club promotes a record breaking parade and large fireworks show for the community Fourth of July. Multiple bands from Southern Indiana will perform at City Park with Imperial Shows carnival rides operating July 1 to July 6.
Arturo Godoy of Chile was stopped by Joe Louis in the eighth round after more than seven rounds of punishment at New York’s arena. Louis’s camp hinted at a possible return in September should Baer face Galento next month.
Red Fulkerson the Daily Citizen fishing expert lands a large mouth bass weighing four pounds twelve and three quarters ounces. it measures 22 inches and is described as in poor condition. Caught on an artificial plug in the King's Strip. If winter had not been severe the fish could have weighed five to seven pounds per seasoned anglers.
Preliminary figures by James Marshall of Vincennes show Bloomfield losing 24 residents to total 2,272, Worthington down 47 to 1,725, Lyons down 18 to 788, and Sullivan county dropping to 26,783 from 28,133. Martinsville up 49 to 5,011. farms fall from 2,671 in 1930 to 2,533 in 1940.
A jury trial in the Greene circuit court at Bloomfield hears Gilbert H. Hendren Jr against the estate of Olive M. Burkhart with administrator Thomas M. Burkhart M D of Jasonville. Hendren seeks about 300 for attorney services and reducing tax costs. Testimony continued at noon with jury members named.
Greene Circuit Court grand jury in Bloomfield studied the death of John Clark but delays in decision. About forty witnesses have testified in secret. Riley Yearin on voluntary manslaughter charge refused to testify. Decision not expected until Saturday.
Samuel W. Heaton, 78, Greene county pioneer, died of a heart attack while plowing near his West Atlas home. He was born in 1861 and spent most of his life in the county. Surviving: wife Margaret. four daughters, three sons, a sister, two brothers, and several grandchildren. Funeral at the family home Sunday noon, burial Walnut Grove Cemetery.
Luther Cole of Linton route three will leave Saturday for Chicago to begin duties with the Congress of Industrial Organizations. He previously served four years as a board member of United Mine Workers of America District No. 11.
Barbara Bicknell was accidentally left off the list of second prize winners in the pet parade reported in yesterday’s Daily Citizen. She carried a basket containing three Doberman Pinscher puppies.
The Auxiliary Territorial Service division at an army camp in the West Country can groom and dress to look attractive, but the men in command ignore their existence despite efforts to impress.
Rome radio reported that Italy would join a German occupation of France if France accepts the armistice terms. The broadcast noted occupation as a pre condition of the agreement. Fifty five bombing planes traded to Britain left Mitchell Field for Halifax marking a new rush in aid to the Allies. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor arrived in Barcelona by car from the French Riviera amid rumors of exile and estrangement.
Chicago dispatch reports Col. Frank Knox accepted nomination as secretary of the navy while Henry L. Stimson is named head of the war department. Rep. Frank Carlson calls for a joint congressional probe into Woodring’s resignation as secretary of war amid pressure over defense stance. News from Washington and London notes Senate support and partisan reactions to the cabinet choices and implied aiding of allies.
Republicans in Philadelphia plan a convention stance opposing President Roosevelt’s new cabinet officers and branding Democrats as the war party. Alf Landon, former 1936 nominee, leads the foreign relations platform sub committee drafting a postal card plank. Delegates face a deadlock over a presidential candidate as the meeting opens Monday.
June 21 reports from Rome Rome Rome detail Hitler presenting armistice terms to French delegates in Compiegne signaling a negotiated end to hostilities. Italy prepares separate terms and envisions control of Nice and Corsica with rapid French capitulation and occupation potential.
London June 21 The session was to debate vital supply problems including air craft tanks and general army equipment. The only official word was that the adjournment of the house was moved and a debate on home defense and related matters occurred.
Otis Inman of Linton Joseph L Asdell of Scotland Ralph Jeffers Ray E Hunter and a Mr Menter shern of Bloomfield and George Elier represent Greene county at Central Normal College Danville during the summer term The term runs until July 12 with a second term to follow after that date.
Mrs Max Tryon underwent a minor operation Thursday afternoon and was reported to be recovering. Mrs Sam Wilkes was released to her home this afternoon after medical care at the hospital.
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