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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1950
Page
1
Indiana officials led by Harvey L. Hire push to convert Pendleton reformatory into a first offenders school serving 2,200 inmates. The plan seeks separate facilities for new offenders, aided by university leaders, amid overcrowding and parole delays.
Otto C Richardson of Newberry had major surgery in Indianapolis Veterans Hospital after a fall from a ladder fractured his hip while painting his porch. His wife and Mrs. Harry Axe of Linton visited Monday and reported his condition satisfactory.
All members are asked to meet in the band room at Linton Stockton High School tonight at 7 5 o'clock to discuss important business.
Linton launches an intensive Fourth of July safety program led by Police Chief Jack Blakely. He notes a 9 percent rise in first quarter fatalities and calls for nationwide unity with the National Safety Council to curb holiday motor vehicle deaths during the four day weekend.
William H. Cook a 28 year old World War I veteran from Bloomfield died at Billings hospital Indianapolis at 5:00 this morning from injuries suffered January 31 in a automobile crash on state road 67 near Freedom. He had been treated for a broken neck and other injuries. Born near Bloomfield on March 1922 he was the son of Earl and Ruth Fuller Cook. Survived by Ruth Cook of Bloomfield four brothers Sherrill Cook Tampa Eugene Cook Indianapolis and Ellis and Leo Cook both at home and three sisters Fern Hasler Newberry Cleo Cook at home and Georgia Lee Ferguson Bloomfield. The body returned to Jenkins and Sons Funeral home with funeral arrangements to be announced.
The House plans to begin debate on a tax revision bill after six months of committee work. It would cut excise taxes by about 1 billion dollars, offsetting revenue losses with higher corporate levies and closing loopholes. Republicans favor splitting the bill into separate excise cut and tax boost measures.
The Greene County wheat harvest began with the first load delivered to Lyons elevator. The initial harvest was at the Thomas Carmichael farm south of Lyons, sold to Lyons Grain. Grain tested 14 percent moisture, 60 pounds per bushel, No. 2 grade. Carmichael earned $1.90 per bushel. Yield described as above average.
William E. McGaughey 59 a Fincastle farmer drowned yesterday afternoon in Old Raccoon creek while attempting to rescue his son Donald and daughter Anita M. Spensel. Coroner Gilbert D. Rhea said he jumped in fully clothed and was found in 8 feet of water four miles southeast of Russellville by volunteer firemen.
West Union West Virginia on June 27 reports mass displacement after a cloud burst drenched the area. Officials say 33 dead and extensive property damage with 46 homes destroyed and 2,000 families affected. Red Cross sets up relief HQ at West Union High School while victims seek shelter with friends and relatives.
INDIANAPOLIS June 27 Henry H. Shelton 42 once one of the FBI's most wanted criminals was placed under $5,000 bond after a bedside hearing at General hospital. The federal hearing before U S Commissioner Alvin C. Johnson was held in the hospital isolation ward with Shelton shackled to his bed. He remained in critical condition following a tavern shooting last week.
Conferees in Washington agreed on a one year extension of the draft law to July 9, 1951. The plan removes Senate and House restrictions on presidential call power and adds authority to activate national guard and reserves as needed amid Korean crisis. The measure now goes to both houses for approval. President Truman had pressed for a three year extension.
In Indianapolis on June 27 the Indiana Democratic convention nominated Benjamin E. Buente for the Indiana Supreme Court by acclamation, defeating Lonald A. Rogers of Bloomington. Also named by acclamation were Fleming for Secretary of State Propst for Auditor Wilcox for Treasurer Walker for Superintendent White for Supreme Court 3rd District Tubberty for Appellate Court 2nd District Whitehead for Appellate Court District Miller for Appellate Court 1st District Letuick for Appellate Court 1st District Rumple for Clerk.
President Truman ordered U S air and sea forces to support South Korean troops against North Korean invasion. The Seventh Fleet was also directed to prevent any attack on Formosa while U S forces accelerate aid to the Philippines and Indo China.
Indiana Attorney General said Judge Norval K. Harris of Sullivan acted illegally when appointing Jesse Bedwell as judge pro tem during Harris's 60 day sentence on the penal farm. A 1945 law requires sheriff, clerk and auditor to appoint pro tem judges, and Bedwell held conflicting county attorney posts. Harris was sentenced for contempt of the state supreme court last Thursday.
Linton 40 and 8 Veiture No. 1010 elected new officers at a meeting held at the Lin ton American Legion home after supper. Next gathering is set for July 11 at the same Legion locale. Officers chosen include Herbert Greenwood chef de gare Clyde Heenan first chef de train Thomas Lippeatt second chef de train Joseph Thomas commissaire entendant Kenneth Norris correspondent Joy Terrell aumonier William Heilman guard de la porte Dault Edwards lampiste William Rice commissaire voyaguer Clarence Miller conductor Howard Turner assistant conductor Herbert Greenwood delegate to state promenade.
Arthur S. Elson of Linton was rushed to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis from his home yesterday. A report says he is in very serious condition and confined to room 808.
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