Recall of 28 Year Old Gagenbac Wallace Circus Wreck
John Kermode recalls the 28 year old Gagenbac Wallace Circus train wreck at Amond Indiana. Eighty circus lives were lost when a troop train without passengers collided with the stalled circus train on the main line. Jim Farris and Ed McCafferty, both from this city, were aboard and unharmed.
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John Kermode
Gagenbac Wallace Circus
Amond
Indiana
Passengr
Mr. Kermode
Jim Farris
Ed McCafferty
Sitll
Hobbs anti racketeering bill eyes White House action
Capitol Hill expects President Truman to approve the Hobbs anti racketeering measure after its second send back to the White House. Senators and administration aides say the president may sign, despite his prior veto of the Case anti strike bill. Hatch leads the bill through the Senate with confidence a deal on price formulas and price control gradual removal discussed as the OPA bill is debated in the near term.
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Fabricators Press for Metals as Shortages Persist
Pittsburgh, June 22. Fabricators say metal shortages from steel and coal strikes paralyze the industry, with 165000 workers idle and no near re employment. Ray Booth notes plants running at 25 percent capacity and backlogs in motors radiators and building materials. recovery to normal output will take weeks as steel, brass, copper and zinc supplies remain tight.
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Pittsburgh
Ray Booth
Tristate Industrial Association
Booth
United Steel Workers
Six Days Left for OPA Agreement in Congress
Washington reports on June 22 that Congressional conferees on the OPA bill enter a fourth day of talks near a plan for higher price ceilings and phased removal of controls after June 30. The group aims to finalize a bill before adjournment, with debates over major food item controls and subsidies continuing.
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Kentucky
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Ohio
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Downey
Calif
Ex Governor Townsend Seeks Senate Nomination Platform Hope
Former Governor Clifford Townsend predicts the Democratic state convention will adopt a good platform and pledges to align with public wants if nominated. He urges focus on democracy, government engagement, and solving CFA and price control issues before taking office. Two other candidates announced for state roles.
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Indianapolis
Clifford Townsend
Jack Kale
South Bend
St. Joseph County
Fay W. Leas
Fort Wayne
R. Earl Peters
Indiana
FHA
Townsend
Funeral Services for Ella Cay Held at St Peters
Funeral services for Ella Cay were held at nine this morning at St Peters church in Montgomery with burial in St Peters cemetery. Pallbearers were Cecil Keller John Keller Charlies Queen James Fitzpatrick Leo Sinnott and Bernie Traylor.
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Ella Cay
St. Peter's Church
Montgomery
St. Peter's Cemetery
Cecil Keller
John Keller
Charlies Queen
James Fitzpatrick
Leo Sinnott
Bennie Traylor
Sister of Local Woman Succumbs in Vincennes
Mrs Grace Long Dunn sister of Mrs Carrie Taylor of this city died at home on Second Street Vincennes at 12 30 a m. She leaves three children four brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held today at two o clock at her Vincennes home.
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Carrie Taylor
I Second Street
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Vincennes
Collision injures none on old state highway 50 west
Leonard Roby and Chevrolet driven by Virgil R Itskin of R. R. 1 Plainville were in a collision on old state highway 50 west of Washington near the river bridge Friday afternoon. Occupants were uninjured and about 250 dollars damage was done to the front ends of both cars.
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Leonard Roby
Chevrolet
Virgil R Itskin
Plainville
Washington
River Bridge
Boy Hurt In Mill Street Bike Accident
Courtney 14 of Southwest First Street sustained a broken wrist Friday afternoon after falling from his motor bike on Mill Street. A truck driven by J. W. Young, living east of Washington on Highway 50, was involved and appeared to be in the vicinity at the time.
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Dames Coutney
Southwest
First Street
J. W. Young
Washington
Highway 50
Mill Street
Driving While Intoxicated Fined in Justice Court
Ray Smith of Montgomery was fined $25 and costs and had his driver’s license suspended ninety days for driving while under the influence. Ferre Armes was fined $1 and costs on a speeding charge.
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Justice of Peace
Ray Smith
Montgomery
Ferre Armes
Man Fells In Street Cuts Arm Near Hyatt Hotel
John Lundergan fell on East Fourth Street near the Hyatt Hotel Friday afternoon, cutting a bad gash in his arm. He was taken to the hospital for medical attention.
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John Lundergan
East Fourth Street
Hyatt Hotel
Death notice for farmer Alexander Potts 1889 wartime era
Alexander Potts 67 a farmer of Montgomery Route 2 died Friday night at 11 30 at St Marys hospital Ev in Daviess County He was born March 6 1889 to Andrew J Potts and Mary Armes Potts He was married to the late Ttee Rhodes Potts and left two children Glenn Potts of Louisiana and Orval Potts of Browns Town Indiana two brothers Benjamin F and Alfred Potts also survive Services to be announced with friends calling at the home until the hour of service.
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Alexander Potts
Montgomery R. R. 2
St. Mary's Hospital
Ev- Bie
Daviess County
Andrew J
Mary
Armes) Potts
Washington Conservation Club Horse Show Program
The Washington Conservation Club announced the horse show program to be held at the Football Stadium on Fifth Street. Events include Pleasure Pony, Open Three Gaited, Junior Fine Harness, Novice Five Gaited, Hackney Pony, Open Five Gaited, Model Five Gaited, Hackney Stake, Junior Five Gaited Stake, Five Gaited Amateur Stake, Three Gaited Stake, Fine Harness Stake, Five Gaited Stake, and Champion Horse of the Show. Prizes range from ribbons to cash, with afternoon and evening show times listed and tickets going on sale soon.
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Eight Deaths in Hotel Disaster in Dallas
In Dallas on June 22 the Baker Hotel blast killed eight people and injured 41, with workers in the basement among the dead. Fire officials noted charred spots near the explosion center as crews continued to search debris for more victims after the Laker Hotel blast days earlier.
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Laker
LaSalle Hotel
Chicago
Dubuque
Army notes aphasia among World War II veterans
Washington June 22. The War Department released a report to Army Surgeon General Norman Kirk describing aphasia as a brain function loss affecting speech, reading aloud, or comprehension. Many veterans, though physically fit, struggle to relearn language skills, with possible rapid emotional improvement through targeted therapy and brain retraining methods.
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Ne. Kirk
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Martin H. Stein
Kirk
Yesterday's Weather Report Snapshot
Yesterday's weather recorded a high of 81 degrees and a low of 55 degrees with a notably cooler overnight. No precipitation reported. Sky conditions not specified in available text. Temperature range suggests mild day followed by cooler night.
Morrison Hotel Roof Fire in Chicago Clouds Stage
Heat from a smoke stack sparked a small roof fire on the 21st floor setback of the Morrison Hotel in Chicago Loop. No injuries, 20 minute effort to control, damage around 1000 dollars. Elevator operator John Wallace spotted the blaze. Fire Marshal Earl Bauer cited heat radiating from the stack. A crowd gathered as hoses were laid to the roofs of both the Morrison and adjacent Chicagoan Hotel.
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Morrison
Loop
John Wallace
Sige
Chicagoand
Earl Bauer
FHA Official Crafts Informal Plan in Topeka
Topeka Kansas James Cushing, a Federal Housing Administration official, devised an effective yet unofficial approach in Topeka. The plan relied on two tents as temporary shelter and operating space, reflecting a pragmatic, improvised response to housing needs.
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Topeka
Kans
James Cushing
Federal Housing Administration
Mother of Mrs. H. O. Kisner Dies in Detroit
Mrs. Louisa Mayfield aged 72 died suddenly at her daughter Mrs. Joe Wellinger home in Detroit Michigan. Rev and Mrs. H. O. Kisner were at the District Methodist Conference in Indianapolis when word reached them. They left immediately for Detroit.
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Louisa Mayfield
Harry O. Kisner
Joe Wellinger
Detroit
Mich
H. O. Kisner
Indianaolis
Hospital Notes New Admissions And Births
Admitted list includes John Rodarmel Arthur Indiana John Lundergan 510 N Meridian Mrs Charles Wallace Washington R R 2 master Jimmy Coatney 616 S W Second Major operations include Mrs Mary Fitzpatrick 716 S E Second Miss Jacqueline Raney 1221 Downey Ave Minor operations Don Kennedy West Baden Master Billy Joe Nolley Montgomery Births include Mrs Oscar Drames Jasper a son and Mrs Oscar Gentry Oakland City a daughter
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Arthur
Ind
John Lundergan
N. Meridian
Charles Wallace
Washington
R. R
Jimmy Coatney
S.W. Second St
Mary Fitzpatrick
S. E. Second
Jacqueline Raney
Downey Ave
Don Kennedy
West Baden
Billy Joe Nolley
Montgomery
Oscar Drames
Jasper
Oscar Gentry
Oakland City
California Governor urges more grain release for livestock
Governor Warren urges Secretary Clinton Anderson to loosen grain restrictions for Pacific Coast states to protect breeding stocks. He warns current limits on seeds threaten future livestock and poultry production.
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Sacramento
Cal
Clinton F .Anderson
Warren
California
Pacific Coast
Alcatraz to Remodel After Murder Riot
Warden James A Johnston announced planned structural changes at Alcatraz following last month’s murder riot. A cell locking system operable only from outside the cell house will be installed, the main gate and utility corridor will be redesigned, and bars at east and west gun galleries reinforced after rioters pried bars and seized a guard taking two guns to murder two guards.
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James A. Johnston
Alcatraz Prison
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