08 Dec 1944
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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily Reporter
Location
Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1944
Page
1
Continued report notes Jone Gies in the sixth war loan drive with emphasis on fundraising efforts. Details remain fragmented but underscore public support, local participation, and the campaign’s financial goals during wartime mobilization.
Democratic candidate for county coroner is the only candidate who has not filed his campaign expense statement. Other listed figures include $43.50 for Clancy Bassett and $10 for Park Quick, with references to county sheriff and county commissioner races.
British troopers of the Eighth widened their bridgehead near Castel Raniero and Ol atello within miles of nearby units as they repelled a strong veteran attack on Mente San nisido. The advance keeps a southwesterly push against German positions as the war moves toward the Lamone line.
Clumsy wartime diary style notes describe nuisance raids on Tokyo during the day and night, mentioning harbor defenses and Japanese responses. The garbled text references U.S. raids, fortresses, and local civic actions with scattered timing and location cues.
A local youth club plans to install officers next Wednesday at 7:30 PM. The ceremony will be held in Lindbergh near Lebaron, with participation from the Lindbergh community and surrounding areas.
Allied forces with seven American divisions hit the northwest Leyte shore as part of the Central Philippines push. General Walter Kreuger of the Sixth Army said the last offensive aimed to end the operation swiftly, while amphibious landings and air bombardment supported the advance toward Ormac and the pocketed Japanese forces. The operation followed a wide assault from a west coast landing taking place under cover of bombardment and a strategic push inland.
The forecast calls for cloudy skies and cooler temperatures tonight and Saturday with snow flurries expected in the extreme north portion.
A fragmented public message urges support for war bonds to curb inflation and keep prices stable. It warns that consumer costs rise with market turmoil and stresses patriotism, urging citizens to invest to back just economies and home life.
Roy Coddington awarded citation for exceptional actorship initiative and ability in maintaining all field wire lines used in signal communication systems for allied operations in Europe. Notation notes timely teamwork, pit circuits installed and repaired as needed. Signed by Colonel Daniel K. Squier Commandant XVITV District.
Lord Halifax, Britain’s ambassador, said there is a substantial understanding with the United States on Allied policy in liberated territories after a conference with Secretary Stetinius. He warned against misreading the Continental approach and stressed no shift in Britain’s stance.
Ferral opening of his new jewelry store announced by EF F Wallace, jeweler. The active shop is at 20R West Main Street in the room formerly Geenpabusts. Public invited to attend the opening.
Center Newt ool Center township pupils collected 237 sacks of Milkweed pods to be ed to make life jackets for the armed forces. The photo shows pupils named including Billy Heady John Yates Virginia Carny Glen Moore Jessie Hendriicks Richard Walton Naomi Moore Titid Badd ator Quellhorst James Quellhorst Thomas Budd Mrs King Fran Honan Margaret Harshman Alice Moore Darlene Dale Norma Farris Mary Boyland Judith Cavin on the left and Charlotte McClaine Stanley Wethington Lucille Bailey Joyce Morgan Edna Tarris John Wethington Thomas Honan Dane Walker Kenneth Dale Mrs Riggins Principal Jeanette Quellhurst Jessie Wethington Janive Bailey Barbara Creasy Rosalie Scott Sally Witt Betty Mantooth Mary Hendricks on the right with in the foreground George Farris Ronald Love John Farris Fart Scott Albert Moore Bobby Hendricks John King Robert King Howard Bennington Walter Bennington Gene Wethington Bobby Harshman Raymond Goff two pupils Mildred Burgin r and Junior Anteliff were absent when the picture was taken.
Washington reports the Army needs 10000 volunteers for its nurse corps to address the severe nursing shortage since Pearl Harbor. In China, a Chinese Army spokesman says 4000 Japanese troops in Kweichow have been routed, removing threat to Kweiyang. The Senate Foreign Relations committee moves to open hearings next Tuesday on Roosevelt's contested State Department appointments.
Athens dispatch reports Lt Gen Ronald Scobie says Greek attacks on British troops are increasing while a general strike paralyzes Salonika. No sign that Axis forces are easing resistance amid tense wartime conditions.
Farmers across all townships plan a county election for the coming year with township delegates to attend the county meeting. Three county committees will be chosen at the Berane eye duty event. County committee selection occurs Saturday December 16 in the small court.
Boone county citizens are urged to participate in Tin Can Collection Week to support the war effort. Home and grocery collection centers are named, stressing the program could be the largest since the Sal-Vase initiative began and urging renewed local leadership.
The House of Commons backed Prime Minister Mackenzie King by 143 to 70 in a confidence vote on his government. The victory supports a more vigorous war effort and follows two weeks of debate on conscription, which hearings recessed until January 11.
Soviet forces press central Hungary border as 40,000 newly arrived reserves bolster the Red Army. Moscow dispatches report heavy fighting along the Austrian front while German defenses slow the Soviet push toward Budapest.
Washington reports Saipan air battles as B29s and fighter escorts repel a raid by Japanese bombers. Superfortresses firebombed targets while returning safely. Liberators and Pacific Fleet air wings supported the defense with escorting fighters and a volcanic Island strike.
Paris December 8 UP American Third Army troops smashed across the Saar river at four points and bridged the water barrier raising bridge heads to seven. They pressed into Saarbrucken suburbs and pushed gains up to three miles along a 250 mile front between the Cologne plain and the Upper Rhine Valley as German defenses yielded strategic positions.
Indiana Township Trustees Association elected CLINTON MAN Dee Tvfanopolic to chair at its annual conference. Otto Walls ofKnightstown was re elected to a top position, as reported by UPI.
Dr Raymond Swope Jr son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Swope received the Purple Heart for wounds suffered in battle. He was wounded in action in Palaliya on October 4 and is expected to return to the United States.
Two local men attended a meeting of the Board of Directors in Indianapolis. The banquet, held Thursday at the Indianapolis Athletic Club, honored Governor Henry F. Schricker for outstanding service to Scouting in Indiana during his administration and bid farewell to C. J. Carlson, former director of Scouting in Region Seven.
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