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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1943
Page
2
Local ad lists PASTRY FLOUR five pounds at 22 cents per bag, MILL FINE ALL PURPOSE GOLD MEDAL at 32 cents, CAKE FLOUR 19 cents per package, EVAPORATED MILK four tall cans for 36 cents, rolled oats 48 ounce at 18 cents, and variety cereals 20 cents. Includes rice, popcorn, French fried, vitamin capsules, and Kroger brands.
Government charges of sabotage halt all operations at the Antonelli Fireworks Company in Rochester New York. President Antonelli and six officers are arrested for failing to load sufficient powder in bombs and grenades for the army, with army officials citing powder shortages and timing issues.
In Frankfort Kentucky judge L Boone Hamilton presides over the first dog trial in Franklin County as Jack the German police dog faces possible death by gas chamber if convicted of killing two sheep. Dowling Stewart seeks the penalty while City Attorney Marion Rider defends the dog claiming innocence.
A United Press survey shows several colleges across the nation have dropped football with the South and East hardest hit. Lack of coaches players and transportation problems caused five major schools to drop the sport while at least six others consider it. Harvard and five other eastern schools have abandoned football and Midwest and West schools including Stanford Wyoming Colorado State Utah Utah State and Brigham Young are weighing similar action.
The War Department released the names of nine Indiana soldiers wounded in action in the Aleutian area. They are Private First Class Clifford Ball of Anderson, Jessie Foley of Rushville, Warren Kesler of New Albany, Joseph Montoro of Gary, Warren Phenis of Richmond and George Siler of Gary, and Privates Louis Barcroft of Mishawaka, Eugen James of Michigan City and Leo Kramer of South Bend.
War correspondents and soldiers observe a growing idea of staying in New Guinea after the fighting ends. The piece visits a 72 acre island paradise near Shrangi la where Cecil Abel runs a self contained mission with modern comforts and local natives aiding daily life. The report notes native contributions, butterfly collecting for profit, and glimpses of government posts and local culture amid war.
Local social notes list numerous visits and weekend stays across Sandborn Indianapolis Bloomington and nearby towns. Residents include Mrs Elia Kent Mrs Katie Moore Rev Harry Bailey and many others with relatives in Rochester Evansville Muncie and Sandborn. A closing paragraph notes quaking aspen as a nurse crop following forest fires in New Mexico and autumn foliage beauty.
Many wearers suffer embarrassment when their plate drops or slips. Sprinkle FASTULTH powder on plates to hold teeth firmly, feel more comfortable, and prevent souring. Reduces denture odor. Available at drug stores.
Postmaster General Frank Walker credits Russia for delaying Nazi advances and saving American territory from air raids. He warned that if enemy bases existed in Siberia bombers could reach Alaska in 60 minutes, and lauded Russia’s two year fight as crucial time for Allied preparation.
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