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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1939

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Labor Leaders Targeted by Senator Norris in Rhetorical Battle

The piece cites George Norris of Nebraska criticizing current labor leadership while praising long friendship with labor. Norris questions the direction of the movement and implies the need for unity, noting distrust toward John L. Lewis and William Green.

United States George Norris Nebraska Labor Norris John L. Lewis The I. O William Green F. of L Labor Movement

Hunting safety survey and local diversions noted

A department of conservation survey examines factors in hunting accidents to identify hazards and guide education. Wardens collect incident data, covering firearm type clothing, location, injuries, and accident causes to reduce risk. Also recounted is a geese hunt by Hardware Miller and Jimmy Humphreys near Cairo Illinois, recalling Goosepond days.

Linton Greene County Department of Conservation

Fremont Star Breaks Word Jinx in Spelling Victory

Loyal Chaney, a high school basketball star, wins the school's annual spelling bee, the first boy victor in many years. His performance showcases both long words and strong shots, marking a notable achievement for Fremont.

Fremont O. RP Loyal Chaney

Strike would close all US movie houses in labor push

Hollywood November 25. A broad coalitions of 27 AFL unions planned a countrywide strike that would shut every movie theatre unless a 10 percent pay raise for 23 000 Hollywood union members is granted. Producers led by Joseph M Schenck refused wage hikes, signaling possible immediate walkout by 15000 projection operators and other studio workers.

Hollywood U.P American Federation of Labor Unions Joseph M Schenck Producers’ Association

Building of road urged by Bloomfield group

A Bloomfield delegation pressed for extending state road 157 from Bloomfield to Lake Greenwood in Martin County to provide a direct route for visitors. They cited lake recreation growth and the need for a better highway for residents and Boy Scout leaders in the area.

Bloomfield Lake Greenwood Martin County Indianapolis T. A. Dicus Indiana State Highway Commission White River

United Spanish War Veterans to Meet Monday

Members of the David D. Wiles camp and Auxiliary of the United Spanish War Veterans will hold a regular meeting at 7 o clock Monday night in their hall at 176 Fifth Street Southeast. A covered dish supper will be served by Auxiliary members and all are urged to attend.

David

Five Arrested for Relief Frauds in Brazil Township

In Brazil Indiana five men Harry Brush Thomas Scobell Arthur Bolinger Everett Felty and Henry Decamps were arrested on grand jury warrants for making false statements to obtain poor relief. Bolinger Scobell and Decamps posted 500 bonds each as the Clay county grand jury continued a weeks long probe into relief frauds.

Brazil Ind Harry Brush Thomas Scobell Arthur Bolinger Everett Felty Henry Decamps Fred Williams Brazil Township Bolinger Scobell Decamps Clay County

New Cases Filed and Licenses Issued in Greene Circuit Court

Greene circuit court in Bloomfield reports several new cases filed including damages suits and replevin actions. Three marriage licenses were issued to residents of Bloomfield and nearby counties, naming Everett Bowersock and Thelma Long, Donald J. Lewis Jr. and Bernice Owens, Curtis Wilson and Ada Smeltzer.

Greene Circuit Court Bloomfield Noah Hardesty Floyd Greenwood John E. Jones Amanda J. Woodruff County Department of Public Welfare Greene County William E. Hutton Paul C. Stratton Claude H. Stratton W. Paul Stratton W. M. Stratton Motor Finance Company General Finance Company Harmischfeger Corporation Henry W. Strietelmeier Olive Clark Ruth Silcock Ralph Mickle Clay County Everett Bowersock WPA Sharman Bowersock Thelma Long Roscoe Long Worthington Donald J. Lewis, Jr Bernice Owens Marco Dod Owens Curtis Wilson Daviess County Nora Riddle Wilson Ada Smeltzer Henry Pitman Smeltzer Michigan

Bologna Sliger Goes With Byrd on Antarctic Expe dition

Harrison Holt Richardson a 20 year old former Geneva College student rose from slicing bologna in a ship galley to a general assistant role with Admiral Byrds third Antarctic expedition aboard the Bear. He earned the post after meeting Byrd in Philadelphia and volunteering during a summer ship crisis. He now serves as mechanic seaman and handyman preparing for three years in the South Polar region.

Beaver U.P Harrison Holt Richardson Little America Richardson Richard E. Byrd Philadelphia Byrd Geneva College U. S. Antarctic Service South Polar Woncalot N. H

Frances Pauline Born In Linton To Mrs Lynn

A daughter weighing five pounds one ounce named Frances Pauline was born this morning to Mrs. Paul Lynn of Linton route 3. Mrs Leonard Deckard and baby went home to Lyons Friday afternoon. Dr and Mrs M N Thayer have been taken to their home in this city and their condition is entirely satisfactory.

Paul Lynn Linton Route 3 Frances Pauline Leonard Deckard Lyons M. N. Thayer

Chrysler Parley in Recess Today

Detroit negotiators report the 51 day old Chrysler production dispute in recess until Monday as individual efforts press to bridge wages gaps. Arthur Raab of the State Labor Board notes wages were discussed in yesterday’s conference and remain the sole barrier to settlement.

Detroit Mich U.P Chrysler United Automobile Workers Arthur Raab State Labor Board

Houser Youts Taken by Police in Indiana

Three Wayne county youths were arrested by Cincinnati officers and released to Union county sheriff on vehicle taking charges. David Finch 19 and Frederick Hutchins 19, both Richmond residents, and Woodrow Thompson 22 of Fountain City fled after driving a relative’s car to Harlan Kentucky, abandoning it between Liberty and College Corner. The car collided with a truck driven by farmer Harry Brune leaving him with leg injury and rib fractures. Thompson, on parole after a one to ten year sentence for vehicle taking, was at large. two revolvers were found hidden in woods.

Wayne County Cincinnati Union County David Finch Richmond Frederick Hutchins Woodrow Thompson Fountain City Thompson Harlan, Ky Liberty College Corner Harry Brune

Bombs explode in London and Birmingham injuring several

Irish Republican Army planted bombs detonated at intervals in London and Birmingham early this morning. Several people were injured and neighborhoods were terrorized as residents believed a German air raid was in progress.

London Birmingham

New Romanian Cabinet Installed Under Tatarescu

A new cabinet headed by Premier George Tatarescu was sworn in at Bucharest. The move stirred concern in German Hungarian and Russian quarters as German and Hungarian ministers and the Russian chargé d affaires conferred after the oath.

Sucharest Rumania George Tatarescu France Great Britain

Romeo Juliet Case Returns To New York Supreme Court

The long troubled romance of Romeo and Juliet returns to the New York Supreme Court as George Lowther III threatens to sue to compel the Herrick parents to produce Debutante Eileen Herrick.

Romeo Juliet New York Romeo and Juliet Supreme Court George Lowther Eileen Herrick

Chinese deny Nanning fall after Japanese claim

Chinese officials said late tonight that Japanese forces had not occupied Nanning, capital of Kwangsi. Tokyo had announced two days earlier that Nanning was in Japanese hands after four days of heavy bombardment.

Nanning Chunking Kwangsi Province

Flying Fortresses Return to U S From Rio Mission

The army announces seven flying fortresses have landed at Carapito Venezuela at 8:27 a.m. CST while returning to the United States from a goodwill flight to Rio de Janeiro.

Washington, D. C War Department United States Rio de Janeiro Carapito Venezuela

Schachter Called Armorer in Hollywood Mob Ties

Police believe George Schachter a pudgy Hollywood neighbor known as a pants presser and chauffeur was a former armorer for the Lepke mob in New York City He is said to know too much about the game's workings for his own safety and has ties to Navy circles in Hollywood California.

Schachter Hollywood Navy George Schachter Lepke New York City

Round-up of European war developments from various centers

A U P report summarizes recent war news. British claims of capturing a German submarine near the Firth of Clyde are unconfirmed. Admiralty denies knowledge of Germany after Deutschlands capture reports. Reports say German troop withdrawals near Aix la Chapelle due to an epidemic. A minelayer struck a mine near Langeland Island with crew losses uncertain. An air raid warning sounded on Scotland's southwest coast as German planes overfly the Shetland Islands for the fourth day.

Europe London Firth of Clyde Scapa Flow ST. Vith Belgium U.P Siegried Aix-La-Chapelle Scotland Shetland Islands Shetlands

Mrs Daisy Mahan taken by death in Jasonville

Mrs Daisy Ellen Mahan 51 a Jasonville resident died at 5 45 Friday evening after a year and a half illness. Born near Coalmont June 3 1888 she lived in Coalmont and Jasonville most of her life and was a member of the Jasonville Catholic church. Survived by two daughters, her mother, five brothers, six sisters and a number of in laws. Funeral at 9 00 Monday in Jasonville Catholic church with Father Fields. burial in Shitoh cemetery. McClanahan Funeral home in charge.

Daisy Ellen Mahan Jasonville Mahan Coalmont Hazel Lawler Minnesota Berniece Mahan Catherine Gorby Wes Isaac Gorby Joe Claude Gorby South Bend Guy Gorby Laura McCombs Terre Haute Nora Stewart Linton Etta Gadberry Sullivan Hester Arnold She

Mrs Homer Fordyce Improves After Major Operation

Mrs Homer Fordyce, who recently underwent a major operation in Freeman-Greene County hospital, is reported to be getting along nicely. Her condition still does not permit visitors at this time.

Homer Fordyce Freeman-Greene County Hospital

Bloomfield to Dedicate New White River Bridge

Bloomfield plans a dedication for the new White river bridge, a $500 000 structure. G H Allen district engineer Vinccennes suggests delaying until adjacent road work finishes, likely within weeks depending on weather with a flexible date.

White River Bloomfield G. H. Allen State Highway Commission Vincennes Allen

Clay City Eels Defeat Jasonville Five 35 to 25

Clay City high school edged Jasonville 35 25 in a gym contest as the Eels led 11 4 after one, 21 8 at halftime, and 29 15 after three quarters. Jasonville reserves beat Clay City 16 14. High scorers for Clay City were Morris Neal Brock and Griffith while T Gallion scored 12 for Jasonville.

Clay City Ind Jasonville Yellow Jackets Eels Jasonville Morris Neal Brock Griffith T. Gallion Jackets

Switz City Man Suffered Gunshot Injury

Carl Haywood, a Switz City resident, is recovering from a leg gunshot wound after a loaded gun discharged while a friend was taking apart a .22 rifle. The bullet struck between the ankle and knee but missed the bone. A Bloomfield physician treated him with anti tetanus serum, and his condition is improving.

Carl Haywood Switz Haywood

Monkey bagged on first shot in Jamestown hunting trip

William Fitzgerald of Jamestown New York shot a monkey that had escaped from a Grenhurst home about six weeks earlier The capture occurred during a squirrel hunting outing in Jamestown authorities confirmed the odd incident.

Jamestown N. Y William Fitzgerald Grenhurst

Admiralty Calls for Volunteers to Clear German Mines

London reports worst mine danger as port partially closes. Admiralty seeks volunteers aged 18 to 45 with fishing trawler experience to clear Thames estuary mines dropped by German aircraft. London port fully reopen later as convoys and the American ship depart. A suspected German submarine allegedly tied to Scapa Flow sinking is unconfirmed.

London U.P Admiralty Thames Firth of Clyde Scotland Royal Oak Scapa Flow

Lindley Brothers Named in Actions in Indiana

Greene Circuit Court filed a foreclosure suit against Damon and Paul Lindley of Orleans in Sandborn alleging two trucks were mortgaged twice and the title diverted to a finance firm. The brothers, linked to a grain elevator, remain in Greene County jail awaiting trial. embezzlement charges were noted against Damon for 1200 bushels of red wheat.

Vincennes Lindley Brothers Damon and Paul Orleans Sandborn Greene Bloomfield Greene County Indianapolis Damon

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