07 Dec 1944
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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily Reporter
Location
Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1944
Page
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The telegram confirms Sergeant Dickerson was wounded on his twenty second birthday. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Dickerson of near Brunswick and has been overseas since September seven in an infantry division, serving in France Belgium Holland and Germany.
A wartime appeal urges every household to buy War Bonds to support the Pacific war effort. The message links bond purchases to protecting loved ones and defeating aggression, framing financial sacrifice as essential for national security and a brighter future.
The mistrial in the sedition case was declared following the death of Judge Edward Eber during the trial. The court cited the absence of the judge and ensuing events, with the jury informed that the trial would be discontinued and the case declared a mistrial.
Funeral services for Chas J Stewart who died Wednesday afternoon at his home east of Lebanon on State Road 32 will be held Friday at 1 10 o clock at Bratton Brothers funeral home. Rex Williams of Whitestown will officiate with burial in Oak Hill cemetery. He was born October 15 1875 in Boone county to William H Stewart and Lina Jahson Stewart. He served as Boone county deputy treasurer from 1898 to 1900 and was manager of the Indiana Natural and Hl...
Washington reports Superfortresses struck an aircraft plant and key sites in Mukden Manchuria while air battles claim 26 Japanese fighters destroyed and 24 damaged. The raids marked a third anniversary of Pract Herour and included incendiary attacks on Tokyo.
The Catholic community sponsors a PTA banquet Thursday evening December 14 at 6 30 featuring Greens Award winner Wins Ward a noted teacher of journalism as the main speaker.
A former editor of the Tri Kappa Cross Keys Journal in Greensburg and a rising voice in Boone County, she is gaining recognition for sharp book reviews and lectures. She has spoken before the local PT A Association, Business and Professional Woman's Club, the Sunstone convention, and as the annual Tri Kappa speaker.
The Office of Price Administration warned gasoline station operators that any counterfeit or unendorsed ration coupon will be charged back to the accepting station. President Roosevelt signed legislation boosting monthly peacetime disability benefits for veterans from 18.75 to 26.25 dollars, a 75 percent rate of the wartime loss benefit. In Atlanta, twenty five desperate felons surrendered at the Federal Penitentiary after a prison uprising, acting on a columnist’s earlier appeal.
American infantry within ten miles of Ormoc on Leyte pressed a west coast advance after breaking a Japanese line along the Palusas River. U S naval and air forces reportedly isolated the enemy garrison, while Tokyo claimed paratroop landings at four Leyte air fields were part of a broader offensive. No independent confirmation of the paratroop activity was available.
A community Christmas Sing is planned for Monday night December 18 at 3 09 at the high school gymnasium. It is a non sponsored event led by Alma McNeal of the high school music staff. The program features carols performed by a large combined choir.
London reports Soviet armored spearheads pushing deep into the southern Balaton gap near Austria as Red Army forces attack Budapest from two sides. Marshal Tolbukhin and General Malyevsky lead pincers with Third Ukrainian and Second Ukrainian Armies, while German reserves flood the Austrian state below Balaton. Moscow confirms Danube advance toward Racsalmia and broad front action across Hungary as the battle for Budapest intensifies.
Lebanon high and Crawfordsville clash in a double header on the Cordaville floor Friday night. The Athenians are known for strong opposition in league play, and the series between the two schools has long featured competitive basketball.
Morris E. McCarty announced Vincennes high school principal L. V. Phillips as the new commissioner of the Indiana High School Athletic Association for three years. Phillips will assume office January 1, succeeding the late Arthur L. Trester, with the appointment approved by the Board of Control.
Nottabler listing taxation rates per one hundred dollars of taxable property and personal property for Boone. The article notes page references and the reporter identifies figures and names tied to the tax table, with details on town assessments and the November posting.
The meeting invites all teachers from Beane county schools to gather Saturday for a demonstration of cursive skills and an invocation by Rev Fre Wollf of the Central Christian church of Lebanon. Principal speaker will Dr Louis Mar Sears, Purdue history professor, with sectional meetings to follow per the Dover school program.
A county meeting outlines plans for the farm census with State officials, listing committee members and noting taxation details for supporting the survey. Federal funding and township roles are described, with preliminary dates and procedures for the census work.
Athens reports heavy fighting as British artillery and air forces engage ELAS rebels around the Red Hill area near Ardtes Hill. Skirmishes near dusk leave casualties and damage as British troops press to suppress the uprising in the city.
London dispatch reports 1380 heavy bombers by the Royal Air Force in a major strike targeting Berlin and three other sites. The raid aimed to spread fire and destruction on western railway centers and the Leuna Oil Works, following prior daylight attacks by African raiders.
Lt Gen. George S. Patton’s troops push into the Saar fortress from two directions as German reports say U S forces broke into the west wall near Saarbrucken. Third Army Vanguard nears Saarbrucken while Montbronn and surrounding fortifications face U S. divisions driving toward the Rhineland.
Citizens are asked to turn in used tin cans to grocery stores or collection centers during a designated week in remembrance of Pearl Harbor Day. The county aims to lead Indiana in the drive, urging every household to participate and contribute to the war effort.
The Ameri an Legion Post and Auxiliary will staff the Legion Home on West Main Street Friday from two to four PM to receive gifts for disabled veterans. Donated items will be sent to government hospitals where service members are patients with a goal of at least four gifts per patient on Christmas Day.
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