01 Dec 1944
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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily Reporter
Location
Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1944
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text mentions Aerigan planes conducting search operations for additional victims at sea near Japanese forces. The garbled lines reference airfields, East Indies, and wartime context, but specifics are unclear.
Mr and Mrs Reynolds of Ate Road learn via telegram from the War Department that their son Private Ar ide Reynolds was slightly wounded in France on November 13. A prior letter had told of a hospital visit. family had expected no injuries after about four months overseas.
Public invited to attend capping exercises of the Red Cross Nurse's Aide class to be held tonight at 7 4 o'clock at Red Cross headquarters. Names listed include Rawards Mars Rathijn Mileler Neth Melaughin Viele Sundefer Ruth Garenter Mary Wynkoopitis Lereys Mrs Mary Loa i Cliva M Holaigs Miss Aude annie Palliat and others.
A Boone County report notes a large corporate purchase of bonds during the Sixth War Loan Drive. The exact buyers remained unnamed, but one company reportedly made a very large purchase, with another large buy by a different corporation, details undisclosed.
London reports Lady Astor will retire at the end of her current term in Parliament. A joint letter from Lady Astor and Lord Astor states he cannot support another contested campaign, though she will sit for at least another year amid wartime parliamentary extension.
Charles L. Wheeler received four picture postcards from Aachen Germany sent by Major M B Tauer. This card was among several picked up by Major Tauer in the streets of the German city after it was demolished during attacks aimed at forcing German defenders to withdraw.
A Transcontinental and Western Air planes jet bound for New York crashed while attempting a landing at Burbank Airport. Seven of the 28 aboard died, including Hartley Knox of San Diego and Walter W. Jaeper of San Diego, as the craft dived suddenly during approach. Survivors recounted waking to a sudden plunge and shock. The incident remains under investigation with details continuing on page four.
Indiana taxpayers association reports 1945 property taxes lowered by 796.55 in some counties while city levies rise to 685.2. The survey says total Indiana property taxes will be about 28,000 higher in 1945 than 1944, with state increases driven by higher salaries. Continued on Page Six.
Indianapolis December 1 The U S Bureau of the Census began preparations for the 1945 agricultural census in Indiana the first since 1940. Several hundred enumerators will be employed in six census districts at Gary Indianapolis Kokomo Brazil Columbus and Jeffersonville Grover Parr supervisor for the fourth census district and Norman Edwards state census head in Bloomington will coordinate the effort with area supervisors in Paoli and Bloomington.
The Office of War Information outlined in a War Department based report that Japan fields about 1,010,000 troops with potential to mobilize up to 3,000,000 more, including 2,000,000 in China. The analysis notes Allied needs could be large, with manpower reserves capable of adding another 10,000 troops, excluding subject nations.
Volunteers prepare yuletide gifts for disabled veterans and plan to deliver them to the American Legion Home on West Main Street December 5 and 6. The gift list, published November 21 in The Reporter, guides suitable items while cash donations fund additional presents for hospitalized veterans on Christmas Day.
Rome reports extremely heavy German attacks on the Fifth Army front south of Bologna moving into a second day. The push targeted Mount Castellaro, captured yesterday, with a minor night attack near Mount Belmonte repulsed. East of Faenza, 8th Army gained ground between the Lamone and Mentox rivers. elsewhere on the front, activity was quiet.
Fragmentary wartime letter discusses support for bond drives and public duty. Mentions war effort, shortfalls, and editor’s prompt for reader response. Contains references to family and community concerns amid conflict. Limited readable names and places due to garbled OCR.
A damaged account notes a former Interior Secretary, Fall, serving a year in a prison hospital after bribery accusations tied to leasing Elk Hills oil reserves. The long court battle referenced Teapot Dome echoes, with Fall resigning in 1923 amid Alaska policy disputes and later scandal fallout continuing on.
An 18 year old from Bloomington Indiana Ralph Shor was detained by Chicago police after confessing to breaking into a restaurant and eating as much as he could. He said hunger and lack of money drove the act and that he removed a revolving door glass with a pocketknife to gain entry.
Amid heavy fighting in December 1941, Soviet forces mounted twin breakthroughs at both ends of the Hungarian front. They pushed toward Tarnow and Budapest rail lines, advancing up to 80 miles from key targets. Reports claim large Soviet gains south and north, with significant casualties on both sides and continued eastward pressure toward the Danube.
A sweeping cold wave from Central Canada drives frigid air across the Dakotas Nebraska Minnesota and into the south with Birmingham Alabama reporting 24 degrees and other regions noting subfreezing temperatures. Snow and freezing conditions spread from the northern plains to parts of Montana and Michigan as the system moves southeast with record low levels anticipated in several locales.
Rand Le Rue of Alexander took the oath as state treasurer while Republican candidate Le Rue, alongside Lieutenant Governor-elect, received the oath from Judge Matt O Malley. Appellate Judge Paul F Dowell swore in Alexander as state auditor. Burch resigned Evansville city controller to take the post, is Blount Plow Works president, married with three sons.
Carmel woman Amilla Helms learns her son, Cpl Charles Helms age 10, was wounded November 12 in France. The letter notes his unit, infantry division, and a return message dated November 12. He formerly lived near Adsden Boone County. his wife and six year old daughter live in Nolville while he serves.
Washington December 1 Edward R Stettinius Jr sworn in as secretary of state to replace Cor dell Hull who resigned Justice Robert H Jackson administered the oath The Senate approved by voice vote a billion dollar flood control bill authorizing postwar flood control power and irrigation projects for conference with the House.
American 1st Army troops pushed eastward 400 yards on a four mile front north of Merzig and broke through south wing defenses of the Rhineland. Hodges’ forces pressed toward Gey and Brandenberg as Patton’s divisions advanced toward Saarlautern and Saar area towns. Allied units held a firm line along the Roer and Saar as German resistance clamped at key pockets north of Merzig and near Strasbourg. Continued overview of the push across the Roer and Saar fronts heads toward a decisive break in Germany’s western defenses.
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