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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1943
Page
4
A parish note recounts a wife asking prayers for her husband Peter Bowers at sea. The pastor, reading the card aloud, humorously changes the wording to reflect the pastor visiting his wife. The excerpt ends with a promise of urgent actions or haste the next day.
Soldiers at Fort Devens mass are working overtime in training and have planted a post backyard victory garden. Produce from the garden is expected to provide vegetables for 250 men.
Three years after the armistice, France faces a renewed crisis as De Gaulle and Giraud, two rival leaders, clash over how to govern and mobilize the liberated French empire. Washington and London may intervene if their dispute hinders the allied war effort and the future of France.
1923 report notes statewide heat wave affecting Indiana and Ohio counties with intense temperatures. It also mentions the Indiana and Ohio Coal Co buying the Primrose stripper near Jasonville, a claim of over a million illicit stills, bootlegging odds, musician Howard Lynn joining J. C. Williams Traveling Stock Co in West Virginia, President Harding’s westward train trip, and Boston oil well drillers finding a large amount of pure cold water at 500 feet northwest of town.
Former Ambassador to Russia Davies told the Governors Conference in Columbus that Soviet resistance saved civilization and that without Russia’s aid the Allies would have faced desperate jeopardy. Army Chief of Staff Marshall outlined a pattern for victory rooted in Tunisia and allied coordination.
The new tax plan could lighten costs for some individuals yet leaves a large number facing ongoing financial strain and uncertain relief.
Leonard A. Krischak, previously stationed with the United States Army in Salt Lake City Utah, has been transferred to Alexandria Louisiana according to word received by his parents Mr and Mrs Frank A Krischak.
S/2/C Robert JC Reed, stationed at Great Lakes, has been transferred to New Orleans Louisiana. The move was relayed to his wife Mrs Fern Reed. He is the son of Lorene Bland of loonwfield.
Lt Edwin Bailey stationed with the United States Army at Hensley Field Texas has been promoted to captain. He serves as chief of the surgical service at the station hospital. The promotion was announced to his parents Mr and Mrs Frank A Bailey of East Vincennes Street.
Maurice Hie AMM 3/e previously with the U S Navy at Purcell Oklahoma has been moved to Jacksonville Florida for advanced training He is a 1942 Linton High School graduate and formerly worked for Consolidated Vultee Aircraft in San Diego California
Mrs Naomi Begerman reports her son Ernest Begerman has been promoted from corporal to sergeant in the United States Army.
Pvt Hubert McAtee has been promoted to private first class and transferred from Vancouver Washington to Camp Sutton North Carolina. He is the son of Dave McAtee of Linton.
Sgt William G Kaho of Camp Blanding Florida is on a ten day furlough with his wife and his parents Mr and Mrs Willard Kaho of Lyons.
Roger A Cole son of Mr and Mrs O S Cole has informed his parents that he has been classified as a pilot. He is stationed at San Antonio Teg.
Johnny McBride son of Mr and Mrs Covert McBride recently inducted into the United States Army has been transferred from Camp Stewart Ga to Camp Blanding Fla to finish his basic training He has been promoted to Private First Class
Mrs Ann Wolfe and son Robert were in Dugger Thursday. Mr and Mrs Charles Boone visited Dugger Thursday. Sonny Gibson of California visits friends and relatives here. Roma Brewer returns to Detroit after visiting relatives. Mrs Nellie Robbins and Mrs Tresa Robbins of Carlisle visited Dugger Tuesday. Mrs Jess Moore and Vera shopped in Dugger Friday. Mrs Kate Armstrong and Margaret shopped in Dugger Saturday. Hilda Brewer and Dorothy Chambers were in Dugger Friday. Ralph Moore visited friends in Dugger Saturday. Mr and Mrs Charles Ashburn were in Dugger Saturday night.
A wartime plea urges citizens to purchase war bonds to fund mobilization and sustain national effort with patriotic messaging and calls for broad public participation.
Detroit citywide riots prompted a presidential intervention as motorized troops patrolled the Negro district after a toll of 25 dead and 700 injured. Governor Kelly said order was restored, while manufacturers reported widespread worker absences and leaders blamed fifth column elements and the Ku Klux Klan.
Washington dispatch reports Major Alvie McKnight returned from Guadalcanal offers tips for writing a gossip column. He advises letters to read like a personal column and suggests soldiers want news of a neighbor girl with a war job or a couple across the street with a new baby.
A young Dallas woman breaks gender norms by taking a man's job as a salesman in an exclusive men’s store. The feature highlights her bold career move and the shop’s reaction in a period city profile.
Agnes McCulloch Terhune files petition in Greene Circuit Court to determine time and place of birth. Hearing set for July 3, 1943. Clerk Frank A Lenning notes date June 22, 1943.
Archibald Gardiner McCulloch has filed a petition in Greene, his birthplace, to determine a matter related to his birth records. The notice states the filing and locale of the petition.
The state of Indiana and Peter Gorrova divided a $4500 cargo of whiskey after Circuit Judge William Schannen ordered a 50-50 split. Correra from Columbus Ohio faced charges for transporting liquor without a bill of lading, but the judge found half of the shipment not in violation of the Alcoholic Beverages law.
The New Castle Industrial Council, linked to local CIO unions, urged the city council to raise wages for police and firemen by 30 to 50 dollars monthly and recommended a 48 hour week for both departments. The appeal was discussed as Corrora and rest of the Indiana Excise department material circulated.
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