Court case opens on change of venue Bloomfield
In Bloomfield a circuit court case of Standard Coal Co Wheatland versus United Mine Workers seeks to enjoin union interference with workers. Seymour Riddle represents the coal company and John A Riddle the miners. Three murderers were electrocuted in Washington DC early today, the first such execution since Civil War days. Robbers hit the Sunflower mine store room near Dugger and stole a large quantity of goods.
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Bloomfield
Knox County
Standard Coal Co
Wheatland
United Mine Workers
The
Coal Co
Seymour Riddle
Vincennes
John A. Riddle
Washington, D. C
Sunflower Mine
Dugger
Forces of Dewey gain new support at Philadelphia convention
The 33 member Jersey delegation shifted 15 to 25 for Dewey after Gov. Alfred E. Driscoll released and then supported his second ballot. Michigan’s Gov. Kim Sigler hinted at nominating Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg tonight. Hoover, tearful, earned a standing ovation as he warned the convention of a grave crisis.
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Alfred E. Driscoll
New Jersey
Dewey
Jersey
Driscoll
Senate
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Kim Sigler
Michigan
Vandenberg
GOP Platform Declares Internationalist Policy and Civil Rights Commitment
At Convention Hall Philadelphia on June 23 delegates applauded as the GOP adopted an una nimous platform presented by Sen. Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. It emphasizes civil rights guarantees and a strong stand against communists while aiming for a concise document with over 80 ideas. Governor Dwight H. Green announced Illinois would back Sen. Robert A. Taft after the first presidential ballot.
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Philadelphia
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr
Massachusetts
Resolutions Committee
Lodge
Dwight H. Green
Illinois
Sen
Robert A. Taf
Taft Stassen Duff Meet to Block Dewey Drive
United States Senator Robert A. Taft Harold E. Stassen and Pennsylvania Governor James Duff held a second meeting this afternoon aiming to thwart the Dewey presidential push.
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Philadelphia
Robert A. Taft
Harold E. Stassen
Jame Duff
Pennsylvania
State Dental Unit to Visit 18 Indiana 4-H Camps
The Mobile Dental Unit of the Indiana State Board of Health will visit 18 4-H camps at Shakamak and McCormick's Creek State Parks and other sites this summer. Dr. Roy D. Smiley says the unit will provide dental checkups and consultations with no treatments, featuring two technicolor films, an educational talk, and a mouth hygiene demonstration. Dr. C L Howell will supervise, with coordination by Purdue University 4 H staff and health education officials.
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Shakamak State Park
McCormick's Creek State Park
Mobile Dental Unit
Indiana State Board of Health
Roy D. Smiley
Division of Dental Health
Camp Hassmer Hill
Versaille
McClure Lake
Dunes State Park
Camp Tecumseh
Delphi
Lake Webster
Malcolm Mason
IF. L. McReynolds
Purdue University
Welcome meeting for new Salvation Army officer in Linton
The Salvation Army announces Capt. Mary Kessie will lead the Linton post. A welcome meeting is set for 7:30 pm Thursday at the local Army hall. Lieut. Wanda McGregor will assist. Capt. Kessie transfers from Indianapolis West Side Corps.
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Mary Kessie
Salvation Army
Linton
Indianapolis
West Side Corps
Cort L. Roberts
Belmont Post
Kessie
Lieut
McGregor
In Memoriam Bruce Tincher Remembered Ten Years On
A memorial note recalls Bruce Tincher who died ten years ago on June 23. The message speaks of God’s care and a hoped reunion in Heaven, expressing sorrow from his father mother and siblings and with a vision of Bruce’s radiant smile and shining eyes.
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Bruce Tincher
Bruce
Livestock Report from Indianapolis Market Front
Hogs 5,875 head opened slow with steady prices for 180 to 240 lb hogs around 27.75 to 28.00, larger 190-220 lb animals at 28.15-28.25, 250-270 lb at 26.75-27.50, 300-325 lb around 24.00. sows largely 20.00-22.50 under 300 lb, some to 23.25. Cattle 800 head with 500 cattle, steers and yearlings steady to start. two loads mostly good 37.00, yearlings 34.00-35.00, cows around 25.00-27.00, buyers active, dealers steady.
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Indianapolis
Living costs hit all time high in mid May
Washington reports May 15 price spike. Labor Department says consumer prices rose 0.7 percent from mid April to mid May. Retail prices stood 72.9 percent above 1939 level and nearly 30 percent above June 1946. Food up 1.4 percent, clothing 0.6, rents 0.3, fuel 0.8 while house furnishings fell 0.6.
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Washington
U.P
Labor Department
Civil War Grows in Holy Land Area
Tel Aviv reports deepening internal crisis as Irgun Zvai Leumi dissidents clash with Israeli forces. A curfew is in place and fighting continues in waterfront districts after a gun running ship was rammed aground nearby. Casualties include six Irgunists and two soldiers.
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Tel Aviv
Moshe Shertok
Irgun Zvai Leumi
Israel
Army of
United States Navy
Natanya
De Molay Initiation Service Tonight at 7:30
The Tri County chapter of De Molay holds an initiation service at 7 30 this evening at the hall. All candidates are urged to be present for the ceremony.
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Tri-County
DeMolay
Eight Drowned as Oklahoma Flood Hits Waterways
In western Oklahoma a flood after overnight rains reaching 11 inches killed eight people and left three missing. Bus passengers near Hydro were stranded by rising Little Deer Creek with helicopters and boats to aid rescue planned. Red Cross crews moved to Kingfisher as the Canadian River crest surpassed flood stage in several areas.
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Oklahoma City
Dawson
Hydro
U. S&s. Highway 66
Electric Company
California
Red Cross
Kingfisher
Okla
W. E. Maughn
South Canadian
Union City
Calvin
Sailboat hunted by Coast Guard off New Orleans
Coast Guard rescue craft searched Gulf waters for a sailboat that reportedly left New Orleans Saturday for St Petersburg Florida. The boat's registration is NR 40 C 660 and there was no name given. Police were asked to locate Fred H Fulton of Indianapolis Indiana a cook on the Patsea Lf believed to be the same boat.
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New Orleans
Coast Guard
Gulf Waters
St. Petersburg
Fla
Shelburn Man, 35, Dies in Train Accident
Joseph Cummings of Shelburn, 35, was killed near Schneider on U S 41 when struck by a New York Central train moving five miles an hour as he tried to pass a truck at a crossing. State police reported no witnesses.
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Crown Point
Ind
Joseph Cummings
Shelburn
New York Central Railroad
U. S. 41
Schneider
Cummings
Family Night Supper at Odd Fellows Hall
A covered dinner will be served Thursday at 7 00 p m in the Odd Fellows Hall for all Odd Fellows and their families.
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Odd Fellows’ Hall
Odd Fellows
Cash Grain Report Indianapolis June 23
Cash grain prices steady for wheat with no receipts. No. 1 red and No. 1 hard both at 2.27, No. 2 red and No. 2 hard at 2.25. Corn easy with 27 cars receipts. No. 2 yellow 2.26, No. 3 yellow 2.25, No. 2 white 2.41, No. 3 white 2.40. Oats easy with 7 cars receipts. No. 2 white 1.14, No. 2 red 1.14. Soybeans easy with 2 cars receipts. 4.00 per carload F. O. B. Indiana Illinois points.
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Indiana
Illinois
Indiana Delegation Weighs Ballot Change In Caucus
Indiana state delegation held a 5 p m caucus to decide whether to withdraw first ballot votes from House Republican Leader Charles A Halleck or keep support. Delegates were split 19 for Dewey 9 for Taft and 1 for Stassen with Dewey favored by Thomas E Dewey backers. Earlier caucus had supported Halleck unwaveringly until he released them.
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Philadelphia
UAX
Indiana
House
Charles A. Halleck
Thomas E. Dewey
Dewey
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Harold E. Stassen
Air Defense Command to Consolidate Forces by July First
The Air Defense Command plans to merge six air forces into four by July 1 to create the most effective air defense. Each of the four new forces will cover one of the four major defense areas and be led by a single commander.
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Air Defense Command
United States
Pleasantville W S C S and Elite Club Help Glenburn Home
Residents of Glenburn Rest Haven thank Pleasantville W S C S for a fruit donation and local Elite club for a $10 donation. Nola D. Yoder and others express appreciation for community support today.
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Glenburn Rest Haven
Nola D. Yoder
Pleasantville W. S. C. S
Seriously Ill Dick Love Reported At Home
Dick Love is listed as critically ill at his residence 460 East Street Northeast, with neighbors and family awaiting medical updates.
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Dick Love
E Street
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