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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1946
Page
1
The piece urges renewed effort to attract manufacturing plants to Linton, noting Clinton's success and praising the American Legion Industries for Linton committee. It highlights goals to create local jobs and keep youth from leaving, urging community support and involvement. The column adds satirical musings on scientific questions and a call for swift action tomorrow.
Thirty two persons called for examination at the Diagnostic Chest Clinic of the Greene County Tuberculosis association held in the Freeman Grene county hospital quarters. Eighteen were new patients and fourteen were re checks. Townships represented include Beech Creek Center Grant and Fair Play Jefferson Richland Stockton Wright. Fifteen X rays were taken and five children were patch tested with three showing a positive reaction and to be X rayed at once.
The Soviet Press reports a nationwide purge by the Ministry of State Control targeting factory directors engineers and accountants for illegal bonuses misappropriation of funds and falsified production figures. Cases span from Tomsk Siberia to Dnieprpetrovsk with firms like Russian Diesel Coal Mine No 1 and Shakin Coal Trust cited.
Eugene Myers of Linton admitted for medical treatment Tuesday evening. Mrs. Carl Allen of Crane became mother of a daughter born today. Cathryn Ferguson of Linton underwent tonsils and adenoids removal. Katie Heaton of Lyons rural route had adenoids and tonsils removed. Reba Nell Harris of Sandborn admitted for medical treatment today. Beverly Myers of Salsbury underwent tonsils and adenoids removal. Janice Balald of Worthington dismissed Tuesday. Mrs. Fred Dayhoff of Worthington returned home Tuesday. Olivia Baker of Lyons taken home today. Evelyn Johnson of Owensburg dismissed today. Mrs. Craig Gillespie of Los Angeles dismissed today. Lawrence Neal of Jasonville. Mrs. Hugh Baker of Jasonville discharged today. Fritz Karl Haverstick of Indianapolis dismissed today.
Mid week services will be held at 7:30 this evening in the Linton Methodist church. Mrs. Charles Tyndall will be in charge of these services.
A major blaze at the St George ferry terminal in Staten Island killed three people and injured more than 26 as flames swept a three story building. Fire officials traced the fire to a spark from an electric train third rail and spread rapidly through a wood and concrete structure. Emergency ferry service to Manhattan and Brooklyn was briefly resumed before being halted again.
Conservationists from Greene Sullivan and nearby counties are sending a petition to the Indiana State Conservation Department. About two hundred residents support improvements in the Greene Sullivan forest area near Pleasantville, including shelter houses picnic tables and other facilities. Foresters previously visited the site to assess work and aim to complete projects before summer's end.
The Linton Daily Citizen delivers to more than 97 percent of Linton homes each day. Circulation manager Ira Lunn reports the newspaper's subscription list is the highest ever, with one copy for every 3.9 residents.
Mayor William B. Carlton inspected High School park and reported up to three hundred youths use the site daily. He noted needs include tennis court resurfacing swings teeter totters sand piles and other facilities with work delayed by material shortages. Brush clearing is under way for the Fourth of July celebration and recreation leaders Roy Williams and Esther Shaw supervise daily.
World War I and II veterans with permanent total disability not service connected may qualify for a $50 monthly pension. Eligibility requires 90 days service or disability discharge if under 90 days, plus income limits of $1,000 single or $2,500 with a spouse or minor children. For details or to file, contact VA Contact Representative Wallace B. Blue at 415 Star Bldg Terre Haute.
Mrs. Raymond Corbin and her son of Dugger were discharged from Mary Sherman hospital at Sullivan, ending their stay after treatment and recovery.
Chicago June 26 A former politician was held for questioning as police probe whether Capone still rules Chicago’s underworld and aims to dominate national gambling. James M. Ragen Sr 65 said Capone’s lieutenants still run rackets and muscle in horserace handbooks amid a 98 page statement detailing Capone’s influence. Suspect Dan Serritella was taken into custody after being named as a fixer.
Eugene Myers twelve year old son of Alma Myers of Linton route three received a head injury when he fell from a frightened horse onto State Road 59 in West Linton. He was taken to Freeman Greene County Hospital with a concussion and described in stable condition.
Local Linth American Legion post plans boxing workouts and possible bouts in the community. Open to all interested boxers, not limited to veterans or Legion members. contact John Miller to join.
Washington June 26. Secretary of War Patterson abolished many social barriers between officers and enlisted personnel. A 12 point program from a board led by Lt Gen James Doolittle aims to foster dignity and decency and placate GI gripes. Patterson approved 12 of 14 changes including ending the hand salute on installations and permitting off duty social patterns.
Phoenix report says Chicago officers travel to confirm or refute Richard Russell Thomas claim of kidnapping and killing six year old Suzanne Degnan. Thomas admitted the crime while awaiting sentence for raping his daughter, describing the abduction and disposal method, but discrepancies prompted investigators to seek clarification.
Greene county residents purchased a total of $39 549.15 in U S bonds during May. Dr E V Bull county bond sale chairman reported today. The sum 29 690.65 was spent for Series E bonds 758.50 for Series F bonds and 9 100 spent for Series 6 bonds. A total of 14 447 690 50 was spent statewide Indiana during this period per the state bond office report.
One marriage license was issued to Charles Weaver of Albany and Jessie Lea Mellick of Linton. A divorce suit was filed in the Greene circuit court by Mary Zukunft against Paul Zukunft.
Chicago records 9 270 retail liquor licenses in a historic peak. Officials note sustained growth across districts as vendors expand offerings and consumer demand remains strong.
Washington reports indicate the senate and President Truman will approve the modified OPA extension bill. Senate foes lost ground on removing meat dairy and poultry controls, while the house is seen approving the compromise tomorrow. The bill extends OPA to June 30 1947 with price decontrols and a new de control board, plus a continued wage program uncertainty.
Prosecutors testified that a plotted coup aimed to storm the Diet and declare martial law with 300 dummy bombs. Marquis Tokugawa said Shumei Okawa, among the original defendants, was urged to abandon plans in 1931.
Frank Sharp of Marco remained in critical condition at Good Samaritan hospital in Vincennes after an accident at Bruce ville. He suffered a fractured skull but was reported slightly improved.
Indiana State Fire Marshal Carter I. Bowser reported a small blaze in his office caused by defective wiring. Workmen repaired torn woodwork after yesterday's fire, with damage deemed slight.
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