23 Nov 1944
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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1944
Page
1
A news voice compares wartime morale with comfort at home, questions Hitler’s status after a protracted silence, and analyzes German leadership, Gestapo reach, and Berchtesgaden as a perilous refuge. It ponders Allied bombed cities, future German resentments, and the struggle for German loyalty amid a total war.
Soviet forces drive toward Budapest and push German and Hungarian units toward capitulation while reporting from Moscow confirms heavy clashes across Latvia and the Danube region. Berlin radio claims a pincered Budapest position as Red armies threaten a broad assault on multiple fronts.
Pearl Harbor November 23. Admiral William F. Halsey sends a Thanksgiving message to the nation from the Western Pacific. He praises the fighting third fleet for bearing burdens and keeping the homeland secure, and honors the courage and sacrifices of American servicemen.
Dr. S. M. Cornell of Linton will lead both morning and evening services at the Dugger Baptist church while Rev. Shirley Barrow is away conducting a revival at Rosedale.
Community search north of Ellis school failed to reveal Andrew Campbell missing since November 15. About thirty men and boys joined efforts Tuesday and Wednesday with state and county officers assisting in the case.
United Press reports a looming government move to seize struck telephone properties as operators in Washington Detroit and Dayton join a national sympathy walkout. Picket lines form around exchanges while union meetings decide on honoring lines potentially curtailing long distance service nationwide.
Clay County Post No. 2 of Brazil Indiana will host the 7th District event on Sunday November 26 with Dist Commander Byron V Hoover presiding The day features a roll call at 10:00 am auxiliary meeting at the Elks Club a 12:00 noon dinner and a 2:00 pm joint meeting Principal speaker is Dept Commander Wm E Brown A tour of the Memorial Building follows at 3:00 pm and a cabaret style entertainment with Harmony Four Si and Ezra Mildred Hill and Marie Lynch and Warren Hendersons band closes after 5:00 pm
The Daily Express claims incontestable proof that a Hitler double acted as a front for Adolf Hitler since the July assassination attempt. An ear test allegedly proved the latest official Hitler portrait a fake and the story details a coup by Heinrich Himmler replacing Hitler.
Mary G. Fadell, manager at the United States Employment Office in Indianapolis, estimated that 7,500 workers were needed immediately to keep the citys 54 major war plants on schedule. In a separate note H E Arnett of Marion headed the Indiana Association of Small Loan Companies with a slate of officers and directors chosen at the convention.
A rare perch, 12% inch long, was caught in Des Moines Iowa. The fish shows an unusual bright blue color rather than the typical yellowish orange, with several dark bands.
A girl born to Mrs. Glen Rollins of Owensburg weighs 6 pounds 13 ounces. Floyd Heaton Jr. of Linton route 3 had a tonsillectomy. Cleve Hayes of Newberry admitted for minor surgery after a facial laceration from a tavern dispute. Mrs. Edmond VanMeter and Mrs. Libert Bland were discharged to their Bloomfield homes.
In Energy Wisconsin neighbors arrange a large Thanksgiving meal for eight year old Eugene Bridges, gravely ill with acute lymphatic leukemia. A widow with three children, his mother relies on a $60 monthly Social Security check. The table features turkey from a local restaurateur, a mixed menu, and help from relatives and friends.
A B 17 Flying Fortress from the Sioux City Army Airbase flew without crew for nearly five hours before crashing near Isabella Minnesota after the pilots bailed out when a dead engine could not be feathered. Authorities delayed positive identification until the next day. State police were alerted across several states and Chicago fire stations were alerted for possible emergencies.
Sgt. Max Stone of the United States Army in the Admiralty Islands sent a Daily Citizen clipping showing a B 24 landing with two parachutes hanging from the waist windows. He witnessed the event on the alert crew as it landed at dusk, the photo taken a day or so later.
In New Albany Indiana a postman found a woman's hat in a mailbox shocking Postmaster William Daniel who noted the unexpected discovery. The incident suggests a curious moment of mail room mystery in the city.
United Press narrative follows Congress as lawmakers settle citizen damage claims from war activity. The piece recounts various awardings for destroyed homes and injuries, plus a war update: Allied forces push on multiple fronts toward Germany and Japan, with significant advances across the European theater and operations around Leyte in the Pacific.
Linton Stockton high school band members will be on streets Saturday at 7 30 am for their annual tag day. Proceeds fund music and band expenses. Mr and Mrs John W Hasket visited local families including Ota Smith Stella Haskett and Floretta Enochs.
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