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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1945
Page
1
The article recounts Joe Booker detailing thirty three years of accident free driving and eight years with the same tires. He sold his bus and plans to retire from road work as weather and outdoor activity anecdotes follow.
NBC vice president John F. Royal told Northwestern University summer radio institute that television will become a great force for peace by exchanging ideas and customs. He cited its role in rehabilitating wounded veterans with films on artificial limbs and a New York station demonstration.
Foreign Economic Administrator Leo Crowley told a Senate subcommittee that Germany's war making power remains immense despite Allied bombing. He warned long term occupation and strict industrial disarmament are needed to prevent resurgence within five years.
The Navy reports the minesweeper Salute, 945 tons with a wartime crew of about 100, was sunk by enemy action in the Borneo area. Nine lost, six killed and three missing. Lt. John S. Nichols survived. The ship had seen action at Leyte and in Philippine minesweeping, and served in convoy and escort roles before Borneo.
A softball game between the Teachers and Gasoline Alley teams is scheduled for six o clock this evening at Lin Stock Park weather permitting. If rain occurs a similar game will be attempted Wednesday evening. Admission is free and the public is invited.
S/Sgt Wayne Deckard, son of Mr and Mrs Ezra Deckard of Bloomington, writes from Germany about Buchenwald. He recalls bunked barracks housing 250 prisoners, malnutrition, executions through starvation and gas chambers, and a German guide who spoke English. Deckard notes five bronze stars for Normandy, Northern France, the Bulge, and Germany as part of the 900th Ordnance Company, First Army.
Mrs Ed Tincher has returned to her home after major surgery at Union hospital in Terre Haute. She thanks friends for the cards and flowers sent to her recovery.
In a 19th century decision the trustees of the Roxbury Latin School rejected a headmaster candidate for being too young and inexperienced. Three months later James Bryant Conant, the same candidate, was named president of Harvard University.
Funeral services for Mrs Cath erine Wingfield Driscoll will be held at Nine Mile church Thursday at two o clock. She died Monday at home five miles northwest of Switz City. Survived by children Mrs Millie Miller Springfield Ohio Pearl Frayser Youngstown Ohio John Driscoll Switz City Ray Driscoll Crane Charles Driscoll Bloomfield Mrs Ida Miller Flint Mich Odus Driscoll Mobile Ala Mrs Ethel Otto Switz City Everett Driscoll Bloomington. Burial Bohley Cemetery. Funeral home Jenkins Bloomfield in charge.
Brig. Gen. Er nest A. Bixby of Camp Atterbury urged families to avoid visiting or calling the Hoosier reception station to speed homecoming. He predicted a 40,000 man monthly processing rate and warned delays from personal visits disrupt reception procedures for soldiers returning for furlough and re assignment. The station was handling hundreds of returnees daily.
A branch of the Co Ordinator of Inter American Affairs opens in New Orleans to handle anticipated heavy cargo and tourist trade after the war. The new office signals expanded U S engagement with Latin America and regional commerce.
Hospital report lists admissions for Ives Hendricks in Bloomington Beverly French and Donald Hamlin undergo minor operations in their families Dr Leon Moody in Northwest area and Lorene Simmons admitted Mrs Lula Heaton Bloomfield dismissed Mrs Thomas E Baker and baby Indianapolis Imogene Brown Lyons Virginia Ham North Main Street home Paul Wolfe transferred to Union Hospital Terre Haute.
Two soldiers died and three others were in critical condition after a collision between a motorcycle and a jeep near San Antonio Texas. Pvt Everett L Wagner 26 of Columbus Indiana and Pfc Hollman Pratt a military policeman from Carrollton Texas were killed. A witness said the jeep was without lights and reportedly took a vehicle from the Alamo Country Club without authorization.
Indiana Governor Gates tells Indiana World War II veterans they have the No 1 job priority upon return. In a 3000 word Army News Service message Gates says government business and labor are working toward a common end to ensure a life more economically worthwhile and enjoyable.
San Francisco June 26 50 nations unanimously adopted a charter for a new world organization at 1050 p m. They will sign today in a flag draped setting as President Truman is to speak on immediate US ratification. China signs first with US last to sign. The nine week conference ends with a pledge that success depends on the people's will.
Mrs Edith Ham RN has been appointed a member of the State Health Committee of Business and Professional Women's clubs. Mr and Mrs Arthur Sachs returned to their Kent Ohio home after visiting his father who is seriously ill at the home of his daughter Mrs Leo Sheehy.
United States invasion fleet near Okinawa faces new Japanese threats as Tokyo warns of decisive hour. Allied air attacks press Japan with 500 B 29s in a daylight raid, targeting factories from Osaka to Nagoya. Prisoner totals rise on Okinawa as heavies strike Honshu.
An 11-year-old Indianapolis boy Paul Atherton and his dog Nero traveled to Chicago after a call to adventure. He used $20 saved, rode buses, subways, and trains, met a 16-year-old boy, and stayed overnight before his worried parents retrieved them. The trip cost about $10 and he promises to consult his parents before future escapades.
President Boleslaw Bierut and Polish provisional government officials left Moscow for Warsaw to form a national unity government. Mikolajczyk expected to join as vice premier. Osubka Morawski to remain premier, with others from London likely taking key posts as talks continue.
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