White Sox Lead Is Threatened as Tigers Swing In
The Chicago White Sox hold a one game lead over the New York Yankees in the American League as they open a three game series with the Detroit Tigers. Detroit recently revived hitting and improved pitching, posing a challenge to Chicago’s top spot amid pressure from Boston and New York in the race. In the National League, the Dodgers extend a six game lead while facing the Giants, Pirates, and Phillies in upcoming games.
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New York
Chicago White Sox
Paul Richard
Detroit Tigers
Yankees
Washington
Tigers
Whiteox
Red Rolfe
Rolfe
Casey Stengel
Steve O’neill
Red Sox
Chicago
Indians
White Sox
Boston
Yankee
Athletics
Dodgers
Pittsburgh Pirates
Giants
Phillies
Utah Allows Hanging or Shooting Executions
Utah law permits capital punishment by either hanging or firing squad as methods of execution, with implications for procedural steps and inmate eligibility under state statute.
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Utah
Tied Teams Lead Greene County Golf League Chase
Greene County Golf league standings show Sherwood Templeton and Linton Iron and Metal tied with 25 42 points each and Hercules Powder just 42 behind at 25. Jasonville Motors beat Sherwood Templeton last week while Hercules Powder defeated Linton Iron and Metal. This week’s matches pit Sherwood Templeton against Max Pirtle Al s Barber shop vs Linton Iron and Metal and Hercules Powder vs Jasonville Motors.
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Greene County Golf League
Bob Hess
Sherwood-Templeton
Linton Iron and Metal
Hercules
Jasonville Motors
Hercules Powder Company
Max Pirtle
Al’s
Sherwood -Templeton
Hercules Powder
Al’s Barber Shop
Barber Shop
Merchants Plan Pair of Workouts
The Linton Merchants will hold practice sessions Wednesday and Thursday at the local diamond to prepare for Friday’s game. Manager Lowery Millick said Friday’s opponent isn’t announced yet after an 11 1 victory over Knox county with Burns the winning pitcher. Millick has revised the lineup for the rest of the season with several out of town players joining the roster.
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Linton Merchants
Lowery Millick
Merchants
Sandborn
Knox County
Burns
Millick
Scientists Say No to Fluorine For Tooth Decay
In Minneapolis on June 26, Christian Scientists objected to fluoridation of the city water. Health officials and dental groups support it to prevent tooth decay. Charles G. Sharp, head of the Christian Science Committee on Publication for Minnesota, calls fluoridation likely medication and says believers cannot opt out due to religious convictions. The objection was referred to the city council waterworks committee.
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Minneapolis
U.P
Charles G. Sharp
Christian Science Committee On Publication
Minnesota
City Council Waterworks Committee
Special Tourney On Ladies Day At Lin ton Golf Course
Leaders announced a hole in one tournament as part of the weekly Ladies day at the Lin ton Municipal Golf Course. Play begins at 10 00 a m with the tournament around noon followed by lunch at 1 00 p m and afternoon golf or cards.
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Linton Municipal Golf Course
First Wheeled Carriages Begin in France in 1559
A historical note records that the earliest wheeled carriages appeared in France in 1559 marking an early development in vehicle design and transportation history.
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France
Ten Most Wanted Bank Robber Meyer Dembin Seeks Escape
FBI lists 38 year old Meyer Dembin alias Seek Dope Smoker as a top fugitive. The 5 foot 8 inch man, weight 150 pounds, has a scar on his right cheek and is described as an opium smoker who dresses well and flaunts wealth. He is reportedly a ladies man.
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Meyer Dembin
FBI
Analyst Explains Cease-fire Proposal
A Soviet move to pull out of Korea is analyzed as Moscow and Peiping seeking a cooling period. Malik’s UN proposal is weighed against Stalin and Mao’s aims to end fighting, gain recognition, and pivot to broader Far Eastern negotiations.
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Stalin
Mao
Korea
Moscow
Peiping
Jacob Malik
United Nations
Malik
U. N
Satlin
Trygve Lie
Red China
Russia
Britain
United States
France
Iran
Berlin
Yugoslavia
Indo- China
Airman Tries Cashing Money Order With Dental ID
Springfield airmans attempt to cash a large money order hinges on doctored identification. The Air Force man offered his papers, then suggested checking the serial number on teeth etched with the number using a pocket mirror.
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Springfield
Mass
U.P
Michael Bronson
Air Force
Indiana Tuberculosis Test Under Way For 1.6 Million Cattle
Dr Roy M Elrod says tuberculosis testing of about 1 600 000 cattle in Indiana is underway under a 1951 general assembly program. Herds in Vanderburgh Ohio and Jefferson counties have been approved. The law requires testing of all cattle in Indiana except feeder cattle by 1954.
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Indianapolis
U.P
Roy M. Elrod
Indiana
General Assembly
Vanderburgh
Ohio
Jefferson
Rockefeller Foundation Founded With Large Endowment
The Rockefeller foundation began in 1913 with an endowment of $182 814 000. An estimated 830 000 people died in the January 24 1556 Shensi province earthquake in China.
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Rockefeller Foundation
China
Shensi Province
Dope Fiend Story Highlights Teen Drug Crisis Hearings
An 18 year old Chicago narcotics patient testified at a Senate crime committee hearing about teenage prostitution linked to drug money. The witness described Dopeville and widespread drug use among Chicago students, with 35 to 40 percent of graduates reportedly using drugs.
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Washington
U.P
Chicago
Senate Crime Committee
New York
Victor H. Vogel
Lexington, Ky
James R. Dumpson
East Harlem
New York City
University of Illinois
South Side
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Alan Mayer
Alfonso Chico
Carrasquel
JR. Olp
Saiort
King Features Syndicate
Brooklyn
Baner
Rickey
Southeast Asia
Inchon
Mao Tze-Tung
LeVeque
Cliff Strong
S. and M
Leveque’s Body
Linton, Ind
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Daily Citizen
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Ind
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