VA investigates anonymous $1800 gift to Veterans Administration
A gray-haired man in a brown suit gave $1800 in cash to the VA with a note praising the agency for helping “the boys.” The envelope was opened after a day, revealing 1600 in assorted bills. The VA identification bureau will check for fingerprints to locate the donor.
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Chicago
The
Veterans Administration
Stanley Goldblatt
R. D. Beer
Identification Bureau of
Washington
Expert Urges War of 1812 as Film Subject
Hollywood report notes naval action of 1812 as rich film material. Commander Kenneth Murray, a naval veteran and technical adviser, praises renewed interest and cites Mutiny as upcoming film, hoping it spurs more 1812 movies. He lists sea classics as his top sea picture picks and recalls earlier films Old Ironsides and Buccaneer.
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Hollywood
Kenneth Murray
Murray
Scotland
New Orleans
U.S. Navy
Douglas Fairbanks, Sr
U.S
King Brothers
France
Ben Hur
Time Capsule Buried Beneath Pershing Square Garage
Los Angeles plans a time capsule to be buried in the Pershing Square underground garage. The three-foot high container, twelve inch diameter with half inch steel walls weighs 225 pounds and will be sealed air and water tight with a bomb nose like screw cap. Contents undecided, to be determined.
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Los Angeles
Pershing Square
Parker's Trial Here Recalled In McClure Case
GREENCASTLE Ind June 20 Parker McClure 53 year old Crawfordsville trucker faces another murder trial if state proves Newlin died State Judge Allee ordered McClure released from Michigan City prison after 13 months of a life term for first degree murder The body of Newlin was found in a Crawfordsville creek April 6 1947 The court found the death not proven a slaying The case parallels Vigo county Parker landlady murder where Supreme Court ruled death not proved McClure and his former wife witness Mary Edwards denied the feud Prosecutor Beecher Young will study evidence before deciding if McClure shall be tried again
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Greencastle
Ind
Frank McClure
Crawfordsville
William Newlin
John H. Allee
McClure
Michigan City State Prison
Newlin
Crawfordsville Creek
Allee
Vigo County
Arthur Parker
Indiana Supreme Court
Mary Edwards
Rev Burdon Returned as Clinton Minister
Rev G P Burdon was renamed as pastor of Clinton and Centenary Methodist churches at the Northwest Indiana Conference in Greencastle. James F Morin was returned to Fairview circuit including Fairview Salem and Center churches with other area assignments listed.
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Clinton
Ind
G. P. Burdon
Centenary Methodist
Northwest Indiana
Greencastle
James F. Morin
Fairview
Salem
Center
Montezuma
Glen Clark
Rosedale-Bridgeton
Ralph Gwin
West Terre Haute
Dana-Bono
R. T. Ludden
J. W. Neil
Newport-Hillsdale
L. L. Bickett
C. C. Harold
Rockville- Catlin
H. H. Cloud
A. L. Meredith
Motor Coach Lines Here Change Hands
B. W Sale of Terre Haute announces sale of the Wabash Valley Coach Company to Bruce Kixmiller of Bicknell and Vincennes. E. C. O Neal of Vincennes becomes the new manager. The line runs Terre Haute Evansville and Linton with four daily trips to Evansville and three to Linton.
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B. W Sale
Terre Haute
Wabash Valley Coach Company
Bruce Kixmiller
Bicknell
Vincennes
E. C. O'Neal
North Fourth Street
Evansville
Linton
Mr. Kixmiller
Mr. Sale
Language barrier hinders Greek battalion in Korea clash
June 20 report from Korea describes two Greek infantrymen hit by American tank fire. Lt Edwin Watkins of Burlington Michigan notes language gaps harmed coordination between Greek patrols and U S forces, risking patrols crossing paths without radio contact.
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Korea
Edwin Watkins
Burlington
Mich
Watkins
Named to High Court in Illinois
Paris Illinois June 20 official word that the Illinois Supreme Court assigned Circuit Judge Ben F Anderson of the Fifth Judicial District to act as an Appellate Court judge in the Second District Justice G W Bristow of Paris is a member of the court News notes the appointment reported today
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Paris
Ill
Illinois Supreme Court
G. W. Bristow
Ben F. Anderson
Fifth Judicial District
New Surgeon General George E Armstrong Takes Oath
Maj. Gen. George E. Armstrong becomes the new Surgeon General of the United States Army and poses for Washington photographers after taking the oath of office.
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United States Army
George E. Armstrong
Washington News
Five Divorce Decrees Granted in Vigo Court
Judge Thomas P. Gallagher granted Shirley R. Stangle a divorce from Elmer Stangle with her name restored to Eel. Judge Albert R. Owens granted Virginia Stewart a divorce from John Stewart and restored her name to Kosko. Goldie Slagle received a divorce from Justice Slagle with custody awarded and $12.50 weekly support. Minerva B. Gomez was granted a divorce from Buford R. Gomer with name Cunningham restored. Isaac Kemmitt granted a divorce from Elizabeth Kemmitt. Eight new divorce cases were filed in Superior Court No. 2 with petitions detailing cruelty and custody requests.
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Thomas P. Gallagher
Vigo
Buford R. Gomer
Cunningham
Isaac Kemmitt
Elizabeth Kemmitt
Thomas L. Cade
Helen L. Cade
Arthur Brush
Ann Brush
Jeffers
Marilyn Rose Smith
Robert Gene Smith
Patrick
Imogene Dunn
Charles Dunn
Mary Smith
Clarence Smith
Lawrence M. Miller
Betty Miller
One Injured In Train-Truck Crash At Barton Crossing
Harvey McDaniel, 43, of Sharon Tennessee, sustained leg and face injuries when his truck loaded with potatoes was side swiped by a diesel freight train at the Barton crossing in west Edgar county near Paris Illinois. He said he moved onto the right of way to avoid a head-on collision and the trailer front end was torn open with potatoes spilling along the track.
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Paris
Ill
Pennsylvania
Barton Crossing
Edgar County
Harvey McDaniel
Sharon
Tenn
Chicago
McDaniel
Small arms shipment sent to Yugoslavia
Washington reports a small shipment of rifles grenades and other small arms and ammunition sent to Yugoslavia. Defense Department announced the transfer yesterday.
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Washington
Yugoslavia
Defense Department
New Four Way Stop at Seventh Street and Maple Avenue
Lieut. Edward Ryan of the police traffic department announced today that Seventh street and Maple avenue are now a four way stop. Stop signs have been installed on Seventh street to control traffic.
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Seventh Street
Maple Avenue
Edward Ryan
Police Traffic Department
Justice Kearney To Close Office For Vacation
Justice of the peace Charles P. Kearney of Harrison township will close his Ohio street office opposite the courthouse from July 1 to July 15 for a vacation trip to the Ozark mountains.
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Charles P. Kearney
Harrison Township
Ohio Street
Ozark Mountains
Evansville Drivers Fined in City Court under New State Rule
Evansville judge Edward S. Everett fines Wavy B. Howard 25 dollars plus costs totaling 36.75 for driving while intoxicated after an auto crash with over 50 dollars damage and 80 dollars liability found. Paul Miller 33 pleads guilty to speeding 60 mph and is fined 11.75. Langley 22 case postponed to June 27 for license plates. Bell 64 and Kelly 42 plead guilty to running red lights, each fined 3.75. Burkey 48 found guilty of failure to provide, ruling set for July 3.
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Wavy B. Howard
Evansville
Edward S. Everett
Howard
Everett
State
Paul Miller
South Eleventh Street
Poplar Street
Marion H. Langley
College Avenue
Langley
Edward Bell
North Fifth Street
Charles R. Kelly
North Ninth Street
Elery Burkeyble
North Second Street
Four Tipton Clubs Lose Gambling Equipment
Tipton Indiana June 20 Prosecutor Troy Hutto studied charges against managers and trustees of four clubs after $15000 in gambling devices were seized in raids. Three managers Don Lord Merrill Hughes and Ernest J Robinson were arraigned then released on recognizance. charges may follow for trustees.
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Tipton
Ind
U.P
Troy N. Hutto
Tipton Circuit Court
Cleon Mount
Hutto
Don Lord
The
Moose Lodge
Merrill Hughes
Elks
Ernest J. Robinson
American Legion
State Excise
John Durr
County Board of Review Members Named
Paris June 20 Special County Judge Howard T. Ruff appointed H W Raffety of Vermilion and Bert O George of Chrisman to the Edgar County Board of Review. Harry Cummins remains third member by virtue of his chairmanship of the board of supervisors. Mrs Alpha E Stewart named board clerk.
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Paris
Howard T. Ruff
H. W. Raffety
Vermilion
Bert O. George
Chrisman
Edgar County Board of Review
Harry Cummins
Board of Supervisors
Alpha E. Stewart
FASTEETH Advertisement Claims Secure False Teeth
A drug store advertises FASTEETH powder claiming it stabilizes denture plates for eating talking and laughing with no slipping. The product is described as pleasant tasting alkaline and non nauseating, reducing denture odor.
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Bob Thomas
South 7Th Street
Clay Ladd Real Estate and Insurance
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MAE West Life Preserver
Army Musette
Endicott-Johnson
S. & R. Surplus
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G. L
Attention Boy Scouts
Lafayette Ave
Parker
Burdon
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Uizens Company
Cherry St
James H. Phipps
L. E. Barnett
Tito
Justice
Sam Waters
Route 4
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DELCO
Eneral Motors Ee
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Jane Parker
Asty
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