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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1940

Page

4

Selling of Boats Stopped by FDR

Washington is told that President Roosevelt canceled the sale of 20 navy torpedo boats to Great Britain after Attorney General Jackson ruled the plan illegal under a 23 year old statute. Isolationists in the Senate plan to question Henry L. Stimson and Frank Knox next week over their views on intervening in the European war.

Washington U.P Senate Roosevelt Great Britain Robert H. Jackson Jackson Henry L. Stimson Frank Knox War and Navy Senate Military and Naval Affairs

Livestock Prices Move Week at Indianapolis Market

Hogs 13 000 head with all weights 15 cents lower and sows down about 10 cents to 3 90 to 4 65 while lights sell 5 05 to 5 25 and mediums 4 95 to 5 20 Heavies 4 65 to 4 85 Cattle 1900 and calves 900 with steers and heifers active up to 25 cents and cows and bulls steady Two loads choice medium weight steers 10 75 short loads 1060 1150 pounds 10 to 10 50 bulk medium good steers and yearlings 8 75 to 9 50 short load yearlings 10 load heifers 9 75 early bulk 9 25 to 9 65 weaners steady top 9 top spring lambs 10 to 10 50 common and medium 8 to 9 50 Sheep 700 spring lambs and sheep steady.

Indianapolis Ind

Babies snarl traffic in Berkeley street chaos

In Berkeley California Michael Frederick Ayres three and sister Margaret age one created a traffic melee in a crowded street. Patrolman D C Bull forced his way into the jam and halted fifty stalled cars.

Berkeley Calif U.P Michael Frederick Ayres Margaret D. C. Bull

Accident Victim Identified in Indiana Collision

Indiana state police identified Sunday morning victim Danny Reardon of Indianapolis after he was struck on road 41 near Pimento by John W. Tuttle of Farmersburg. Reardon had a long criminal record and former Indiana State Prison inmate. Tuttle was held blameless and no charges filed.

Sullivan Indiana Pimento John W. Tuttle Farmersburg Danny Reardon Indianapolis Reardon Michigan City Linton Tuttle

Minnesota researcher develops hybrid muskellunge pickerel fish

Dr. Samuel Eddy of the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Conservation are studying a new hybrid between muskellunge and pickerel. The cross, produced in experiments, shows fighting tendencies in fry moved to a Minnesota river pond. Reproduction potential remains undetermined.

Minneapolis, Minn U.P University of Minnesota Samuel Eddy University Minnesota Department of Conservation Eddy Minnesota River

Speculation on Pacific Fleet Moving Toward Canal

The main U S fleet steamed in the Pacific amid reports it heads for the Panama Canal with potential reach to Caribbean and Atlantic bases. Washington offered no comment, while Admiral Stark would not confirm or deny the Hawaii departure amid heightened Asian naval activity.

United States Pacific Panama Canal Caribbean Atlantic Washington Harold R. Stark Hawaii Canal Philippines Japan Bordeaux

Family of bats displayed in cherry tree by North Main

A five member bat family was found by Mrs. Elkin C. Turner in a North Main street cherry tree. The mother bat suckled four youngsters hanging head-downward on a twig. The discovery amused the editor before confirming the bat as a true flying mammal. The brood was released to continue pest insect control.

Elkin C. Turner North Main Street Daily Citizen Noah Webster Webster

County Baseball Leagues Formed In Greene County

Greene county junior baseball league formed in Lin ton with six teams. First games set for Friday at 2:60 PM, Linton vs Bloomfield Worthington vs Jasonville Gilmour vs Midland. WPA Recreation sponsors seek a trophy for county title. A practice game between Linton American Legion and Bloomfield is planned for Wednesday at Humphreys Park. public invited.

Greene County Linton Bloomfield Worthington Jasonville Gilmour Midland WPA Recreation Department Linton American Legion Humphreys Park

Japan Dispatches Fleet to French Indochina Region

Tokyo reports a portion of the Japanese fleet will move to Haiphong to monitor goods transport to China by Indo China. The operation could extend to the Indo-Chinese coast within reach of the Philippines and Singapore.

Tokyo U.P Japan Indo-China Imperial Japanese South China Haiphong Indo- China China Philippines Singapore

Local 4-H Club Plans Game and Picnic

The Hillbillies 4-H club set a baseball game with Worthington 4-H in the near future at Wendell Thomas's home. A picnic was decided for soon. A social hour and business session were held with refreshments. The next meeting will be at Lloyd Yoder's home.

Hillbillies 4-H Worthington 4-H Wendell Thomas Lloyd Yoder

Worthington lad dies after long illness

Edwin Leroy Myers seven year old son of Cecil and Mildred Doorne Myers of Worthington died at 8 30 Monday night after an eighteen month illness. Survived by parents two sisters Marguerite Mary Josephine and brother David and by grandparents Sylvester Doorne and Charles W Myers. Body to Myers Funeral home then returned to family residence. Funeral at 2 00 Wednesday at home with Rev A H Rumbley. burial in Worthington cemetery.

Edwin Leroy Myers Cecil Myers Worthington Cecil Mildred Doorne Myers Marguerite Myers Mary Josephine Myers David Myers Sylvester Doorne Charles W. Myers

Housewives Read Most Books, Cleveland Library Finds

Housewives, not scholars or teachers, are the most avid library readers in Cleveland per a Cleveland public library analysis. They borrow more books than any other group, highlighting strong community reading habits.

Cleveland Ohio U.P Cleveland Public Library

Locomotive Knit Delights Vermont Engineer

Louis E. Worden of Middlebury a stationary engineer knits a miniature locomotive from yarn complete in detail except it lacks a bell. The crafting hobby showcases his patience and skill as a playful craft note from Middlebury.

Middlebury Vermont U.P Louis E. Worden

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