Right now most people have more money than usual
The article notes that many people currently possess more money than typical, though the surplus may be temporary and not sustained for long. It highlights a general trend of temporary financial ease.
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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1943
Page
4
The article notes that many people currently possess more money than typical, though the surplus may be temporary and not sustained for long. It highlights a general trend of temporary financial ease.
Members of the Red Men lodge are asked to attend a called meeting at 7 o'clock this evening in the hall. Arrangements are to be made at this time for the George Haug funeral. Amos Gillett, Sachem.
R F Johnston Bus Lines announces a Burns City route expansion with bus departures on the second shift starting today and additional first shift seating available for more riders.
In 1923 Vandalia Mine No 16 nearly doubles prior performance by hoisting 2039 tons across fifty three cars from a 330 foot shaft. Society items note meetings and events including Muchacha club and Elks Ladies 500 club hosting. County Clerk David Bland reports a record week issuing sixteen marriage licenses. City council names new hospital board members Craft Thayer Humphreys Welch Wilson Mowery Morgan McCullough.
On the third anniversary of the Nazi invasion, Soviet forces are stronger, the German army battered, and Moscow cites 4.2 million Red Army losses versus 6.4 million German casualties. Allies' support grows as a combined push aims to crush the Axis this year.
Congress funds provide maternity and infant health care for wives and infants of US armed forces personnel across several ranks. Indiana administers through the Bureau of Child Health and payments go to hospitals after patient discharge. Freeman Greene County Hospital will admit eligible cases under wartime constraints, with limited stays and potential volunteer staffing in the future.
Avery Murray formerly of Linton and now stationed with the United States Navy at Great Lakes Illinois spent the weekend here with his wife Mrs. Mary Murray. Local observers note his return to visit family and friends in the city during leave.
Pvt Clovis Sullivan is stationed at Camp Bowie Texas after a fifteen day furlough with his mother Mrs Bertha Sullivan of Linton and other relatives. He recently transferred from California to Texas.
Cpl. William C. Weaver, formerly stationed at Fort Benning Georgia, has been transferred to Nashville Tennessee. the move was communicated to his mother Mrs. Millie Davis.
2/C Wesley Wright, attending Radio School at the University of Chicago, spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Stuart Wright.
Navy sailor 2/C Wilmer Dea Lawrence returns to his Great Lakes base after a nine day leave with parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Lawrence. He spent the leave in Wilmer’s hometown before resuming duties.
PFC Harold Leo Combs stationed with the U S Army at Van Nuys California is spending a few days furlough with his parents and friends in this community.
Funeral services for George F. Haag, who died Tuesday morning, will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o clock from Welch & Cornett Funeral Home. Father Forrest Strange will officiate. Burial will be in Fairview. The Red Men lodge will conduct the grave services. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Hymie Goldberg a New York born clothier turned airman in World War II. As lead bombardier in his plane he pressed on through critical wounds to hit a target in Tunisia. Despite severe injuries he directed bombs and returned to base where he received the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Indianapolis story recalls Richard Henninger a 70 year old farmer from near Shelbyville who, after raiding a clothes line and sleeping on it, ended up jailed by Municipal Judge John Niblack for a debt he could not pay. The tale is told with a humorous lens on a man fond of clean linen and a quirky crime.
Mr and Mrs John Gentry of Mt Vernon attended a dinner in Worthington hosted by Mrs Edna Padgett honoring her son Pvt Rex Padgett who was home on furlough from an army camp in Texas. Padgett returned to camp earlier this week.
A World War II report states the aviation gasoline required for 300 Liberator bombers to fly from a British base to Berlin and back equals the 24 hour distribution of general purpose gasoline in Baltimore. The comparison links military fuel needs to civilian fuel consumption patterns.
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