Political conventions fade into wartime worries in Indianapolis and Philadelphia
The piece notes waning interest in the Democratic and Republican gatherings as global conflict dominates concern. It argues that nations face become equal in danger, while asserting hope that humanity will resist mechanized violence and that peace remains unsettled. It also previews local Fourth of July parade plans with a new eslor column display and weather hopes.
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Indianapolis
Philadelphia
Eslor
Dies to Open Three-Week Hearing on Fifth Column
Orange Texas June 27 President congressman Martin Dies head of the house committee on un American activities planned a three week hearing on fifth column activities beginning in Austin within days More than 40 witnesses have been summoned and Dies said Mexico would be shown as a focal point of Nazi propaganda and fifth column activity He will not return to Washington unless an emergency arises.
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Orange
Tex
U.P
Martin Dies
House Committee
Dies
Austin
Mexico
Washington
Deep Slice Carved in Country Today Bessarabia Ceded
The Soviet government moved to bolster Russia by demanding Rumania cede Bessarabia and the northern Bukovina province plus Constanza and Tulcea bases in Dobrudja. The move followed rumors Hitler may seek peace, with Britain predicting rejection. Italy considered aiding Germany in a broader strike against the British Isles.
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Russia
Europe
Rumania
Carol
Bessabrbia
Bukovina
Constanza
Tulcea
Dobrudja
Black Sea
Germany
Italy
Bulgaria
Great Britain
Adolf Hitler
British Isles
Transylvania
Republican convention moves to first ballot for nominee
In Philadelphia the 1940 Republican gathering completed nominations and prepared for the first presidential ballot at 2:30 p.m. Taft, Dewey and Willkie lead the field with several ballots expected. The convention also discussed two amendments on term limits and equal rights amid debate over women’s protections and party platform.
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Philadelphia
U.P
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
CST
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Thomas E. Dewey
Wendell Willkie
Republican National Convention
Thomas K. Dewey
New York County
New York City
United States
Dugger Resident Suffers Injuries While Hedge Trimming
Elmer Anderson of Dugger Ind was injured Tuesday evening at his home when a pocket knife slipped cutting an artery above the elbow on his arm. He is recovering from painful injuries.
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Dugger
Ind
Elmer Anderson
Kadachar
Parks Become Gardens London War Effort Gardens
English royal parks including Bushey Richmond and Regents Park are being converted to gardens. Keepers are directed to grow vegetables as part of war time sacrifices.
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London
U.P
Royal Parks of
England
Bushey Park
Richmond Park
Regents Park
Hospital Summary From Newberry And Surrounding Areas
Elmer Fish of Newberry was dismissed Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Gerald Wade was returned home on Jasonville route 1 this morning. Melbourne Ridgeway of Bloomfield was taken to his home this morning. Mrs. Martin Shouse of Worthington had a minor operation this afternoon. Mrs. C. E. Hatcher of First Street Northeast underwent a major operation this morning. A son weighing five pounds fourteen ounces was born by Caesarean to Mrs. Bernard Hamilton of Bloomfield route 1 on Wednesday evening. the baby is named Bobby Ray. Gail Marie Wall of Coal City was dismissed this morning.
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Elmer Fish
Newberry
Gerald Wade
Jasonville
Martin Shouse
Worthington
C. E. Hatcher
First Street
Bernard Hamilton
Bloomfield
Bobby Ray
Gail Marie Wall
Coal City
Midland project approved by Indiana WPA for Midland school
A WPA project to upgrade Midland school facilities with a total cost of 16216 has won Indiana state approval and moves to Washington for final clearance. Wright township funds 9586 of the cost while the WPA covers the rest for labor. The plan includes indoor toilets wash rooms and showers at the school and new showers for the gym. An eight inch water well was drilled nearby and electric pumps will be bought as part of the project. Officials hope completion before next fall term.
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Midland School
WPA
Washington, D. C
John K. Jennings
Midland
Wright Township
Federal Works Projects Administration
Youths Complete Hitch-Hike Tour Through Ten States
Vertice Belcher and Charles Alsop of Linton completed a 3200 mile hitchhike trip across ten states in two weeks. Each spent 4.30, both 1939 Linton Stockton graduates now enrolled in Ball State and Indiana Central Normal colleges. They visited St Augustine Palm Beach Atlanta prison and the Hialeah race track. On return they met Mr and Mrs Walter Brewer now in Paintsville Kentucky.
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Vertice Belcher
Charles Alsop
Linton
Ie Linton-Stockton High School
Belcher
Ball State Teachers’ College
Muncie
Alsop
Indiana Central Normal College
Danville
St. Augustine
Fla
Palm Beach
Atlanta
Prison
Hialeah Race Track
Walter Brewer
Paintsville
Mrs Hostettler Dies After Hip Injury in Newberry
Mrs. Sarah A Hostettler 77 of Newberry Greene County died at Freeman Greene County hospital at 4 PM Wednesday from complications after a fall on March 18. She was born February 27 1883 daughter of Lloyd and Elizabeth Todd and was the last of five siblings. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Friday at Kentucky Ridge cemetery with Rev. Fred Ault. burial there. Sappenfield Funeral Home in charge.
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Sarah A. Hostettler
Greene County
Newberry
Freeman-Greene County
The
Baptist Church
John Hostettler
Carl
John
Clarence
Mary Cobb
Marjorie Tinder
Hostettler
Kentucky Ridge
Scotland
Fred Ault
Kentucky Ridge Cemetery
Sappenfield
Linton Horseshoe Team Prepares for Wabash Valley Match
Linton horseshoe team plans regular night practice at Humphreys park courts ahead of the Sunday league game against West Terre Haute tossers. Last Sunday's Jericho tilt ended in a close loss as Linton totaled 1033 ringers and 1290 points to Jericho 1058 ringers and 1358 points.
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Linton Horseshoe
Humphreys Park
West Terre Haute
Linton
WPA Recreation Department
Jericho
E. Houldson, Jr
E. Houldson, Sr
B. Cox
D. Brothers
Ball
Bledsoe
Kirk
Neilson
E. Harbett
Geatches
H. Trinkle
Tubby
Alsop
Dwiggins
Baker
Flynn
Linton junior league team shuts out Bloomfield in 11 to 0 win
The Linton base ball squad defeated Bloomfield 11 to 0 at Humphreys park as Lefty Laughlin held the mound with two hits allowed and a three hit performance at the plate. Greene county junior league games are set Friday with Linton meeting Bloomfield.
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Linton
Bloomfield
Humphreys Park
Linton Lads
Lewis
Laughlin
Linton Moundsman
Greene County
Jasonville
Worthington
Gilmour
Midland
WPA Recreation Department
Langer Wins Nomination Fight In North Dakota Primary
In North Dakota primary returns partially tallied Langer leads Frazier with 50 718 votes to 41 648 as 388 precincts remain. Vogel leads Johansson for Democratic Senate nomination while Moses is renominated and Patterson defeats Orlady in the GOP governor race. Downey Burdick and Michelson run unopposed in Democratic slate.
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North Dakota
Langer
Bismark
N. D
U.P
Lynnee R
Senate
William Langer
Frazier
Thomas Whelan
William Lemke
Union Party
Asher Burdick
R. J. Downey
Adolph Michelson
Roosevelt Signs Vast Relief Act and Defense Meeting
President Roosevelt signed a 1.158 billion relief bill barring WPA aid to aliens and subversives, with workers sworn to noncommunist pledges. WPA may spend 975.65 million in eight months, aiming 2 million enrollments monthly. Civil defense commission and business council met to boost war production, led by Knudsen Stettinius and Harriman. Army ready to resist any move to raise enlisted strength beyond 500,000.
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Washington, D. C
U.P
Roosevelt
W.P.A
Bund
Civilian Defense Commission
Business Advisory Council
William S. Knudsen
Edward R. Stettinius
Carlisle Woman Mary A Jackson Dies at 70
Mrs. Mary A Jackson 70 a Carlisle resident route two died Wednesday at 2 35 pm Born April 4 1870 in Sullivan county she was a Bethelhem Methodist member and widow of John Jackson Survived by five children Floyd E Jackson Vesta Davidson Perry F Jackson Verna Jackson and Iva Jackson five grandchildren four brothers and three sisters Funeral arrangements were to be announced and the body was sent to Newkirk Funeral Home Pleasantville for disposition
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Mary, A. Jackson
Carlisle
Jackson
Sullivan County
Thomas J
Julia McBride Swaby
Bethelhem Methodist Church
Emma Miller
Dugger
Hattie Saucerman
Linton
Belle Badders
Chino
Calif
Newkirk
Pleasantville
Club to Plan Outing For YMCA Members
Y M L club members urged to meet at 7 30 tonight at Mrs Marvin Taylors North Main street home to arrange an outing soon at Shakamak State Park.
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Y. M. L. Club
Marvin Taylor
North Main Street
Shakamak State Park
Schricker Secures Democratic Gubernatorial Nomination
At the Indiana state convention on June 27 Lieut. Gov. Henry F. Schricker won the Democratic nomination after rivals R Earl Peters and David M Lewis withdrew as Schricker led in votes 20 to 133 and 1 respectively. The meeting also urged a Roosevelt third term and re nominated Senator Sherman Minton for the U S Senate.
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Indianapolis
Henry F. Schrider
R. Earl Peters
David M. Lewis
Schricker
Peters
Lewis
Schhricker
McNutt Opens Indiana Democratic Convention With War-Warning Tone
Paul V. McNutt keynotes the Indiana Democratic state convention urging unity to avoid total war as delegates from Greene County 23 in number meet in the state capital to select a party ticket and elect convention officers. Seventh district delegates choose Paul Feitus and Frank E. Finney as national convention delegates.
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Indianapolis
Ind
U.P
Paul V. McNutt
Federal Security
America
Greene County
Indiana
State House
Resolutions Committee
Paul Feitus
Bloomington
Frank E. Finney
Martinsville
Warning Issued Over Boys Misusing New Gym
Local reports to the City school board indicate boys are using the unfinished Linton high school gym as a circus arena. If trespassing continues, arrests will be made.
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Linton High School
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