Columbia River Flood Threat Near Portland After Weeks of Rise
The Columbia River fell slowly at Portland as floods crest moved toward Astoria. Ninety percent of Panamanians? Noted. More than 28 people killed or missing, $80,000 in damage, crops and property ruined across Oregon Washington and Idaho. Volunteers and troops fought to defend dikes near Portland while shelters opened for evacuees with meals distributed and nurses tending hundreds injured.
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Portland
Kane
Tour States
Columbia
Colubia
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Portlan
Astoria
Ore
Portlands
South Kelso
Civic Auditorigim
Vanport
Utter
Dewniong
Willamette
Ibs
House Approves Large Army Air Forces Fund
The chamber notes the vote will trigger store closures on Thursday afternoons during holiday weeks, aligning with a new standard. The change, first in the Memorial Day week, applies as stores shift to the revised schedule when holidays occur.
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Chamber of Corals
I Memorial
House Appropriation Debated Amid Defense Budget Details
The House debated a fiscal 1944 defense budget, detailing funding for the Army Navy and Air Force. Provisions include about 14 billion dollars expected for the year, with specific allocations for the Air Force and Secretary of Defense. The discussion touched on wartime needs and long term defense costs.
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Saaate Ag
Fiat Tie
House
Air Force
Secretary of Defense
Defense
Army
Navy
Feer al & Warntid
Araty
Maryland Democrats rebuffed in Alabama delegate race
Alabama Democrats rebuke Governor James F. Patton for seeking an at large delegate seat at the Philadelphia convention. The rebuff marks a setback for civil rights support while Truman era politics remain mixed amid party tensions.
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Alabama
Truman
Mr. Truman
Security Loan Drive Falls Short of Quota
Indianapolis June 2 UP Indiana's Security Loan Drive misses quota. IS savings bonds division state director Orville Ko Maxwell said payroll savings purchases are low across individual sites. To meet the state quota of 67.5 million Hoosiers must pitch in between now and June 30 as they did during the war years.
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Indianapolis
Indana
Orville Ko Maxwell
IS Savings Bonds Division
Maxfield
Orier
Potential Enemies and Long Range Bombers Revealed
Military intelligence details indicate a potential enemy nation with long range bombers and capable aircraft. The testimony cites plans for jet powered fighters and strategic jets, while stressing urgency for domestic aerospace development and rearmament.
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Washington
Iene
Iomdat
House
Craigie
Air Forces
Russia
iEricEpion
al Cynendl
Chiesete
Former resident LaFollette dies suddenly in Eagle Rock
An obituary notes the death of former resident LaFollette of Eagle Rock California. Survived by his wife Hazel and sister Carrie of Marion Ohio. He had lived in Phoenix and Farle Rock before settling in Eagle Rock. Funeral arrangements not announced, burial likely in Eagle Rock.
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Io Pawell
Bauwk
Miss Haze
Lebanon
Phoeni
Aviv
Farle Rock
Santa Calt
Eagle Rock
May Company
Los Angeles
Hazel LaFollette
Eagle Rock Calif
Carrie
Tier
Marion
Ohio
Hive Hot
Radar screen budget outlined for U S protection
Rep Carl Vinson said the Air Force plans a 164 million dollar radar screen to detect hostile aircraft over the United States and Alaska. He noted four million would fund land purchases and completion is targeted in five years, urging quick passage to avoid security delay.
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Washington
Carl Vinson
D. Ga
Air Force
United States
Alaska
U. S
Vinson
House Armed Services Committee
Armed Relief Committee
Securis of the
Natuor
Librarians Hold District Meeting In Indiana Library Session
A district meeting of librarians from twenty six libraries convened in Lebanon. Morning talks focused on questions and library service, with remarks by Margaret Hager of LaPorte County Library and Hazel Warren of the Indiana State Library. Attendees included officials, staff, and student assistants as the program continued into luncheon and an afternoon session.
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Lebanon
Sas
Thrar
Eomepting
Vier Caimtrigh
Ahouleerstate
Plantarmite
Shevice
Iitenoans
Margaret Hagerman
LaPorte
Haivtianoef
Uadiana Ibrat
Harestts
Bardingheimend Taitman
Hazel Warren
Tytn
Ibrar
Sucsided
Harehlingnam
Adiana
Tigo Shepperd
Lehane Natant
Frank FE Autehinson
Ivory ¢ Pais
Bank Vaio Bipes
Ideal Hoank
Ant Gise
Stewart Uasisianis Botat Iy
Hebalp
Martha Sipes
Saranga
Ins
Alma McNeal
Alma McNeal Ssoperism At Fitter
Debangnees
Largest Elk initiation draws Lebanon lodge candidates
The Lebanon lodge No 635 Elks held a large initiation with four newly elected members initiated in impressive ceremonies led by Arthur Richards Exalted Ruler. Visiting Elks Carl Schidler state secretary and Simpson Stoner state vice president attended as members enjoyed a chicken dinner before the initiation.
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Af Lebanon
Elka
Lorate
Arthur Richards
Elks
Carl Schidler
Simpson Stoner
Annual Red Cross Meeting Set for June 14
Boone County Chapter of the American Red Cross schedules its annual executive board meeting for Monday June 14 at 7 30 PM in the courthouse chapter headquarters. All members may attend and vote in electing ten Lebanon representatives and one from each county township.
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Boone County
American Red Cross
The
Red Cross
Lebanon
Regreation Day Glance and Opening Day Plans
Preparations for a summer day program and parade tomorrow mark the opening. Activities include a memorial Bayh ceremony, a lion and ry clubs parade, and a motor bike display. Officials from the recreation department and local organizations outline a full downtown schedule with rides, vendors, and community groups.
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Cunwhit
Distr Memorial Bayh
Lions
Rory
Parada
Ab Ayers
Charen
Washington
Jateeen Toe Meridian
North
Amit Ene
Missonial
Tiemann
OT Feldman
Gaiam Serv Shires
Sant
Jday
Tharch Owauldy
Tole
Lebanon
High Scheol Hand Lever Denard Dire Ton Fire Department
Walsh Ani
Mayor Hertert
Ethel Oldendor e dies at detrumt
Ethel Oldendore of Theta town dies after long illness at the local hospital. She was a daughter of AlEiytarah and wife of Walter BP Oldendurf. The family resided in Lebswell for many years and Mr Glienaarten managed the business. She was active in the Presbyterian Church. Page four.
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Petra
Hong
Glienaarten
Thief Steals Cash Candy and Pop from Farm Bureau Elevator
Burglars entered the Boone County Farm Bureau Camp elevator formerly the Hiatt Feed and Train on South East Street last night or today. They took about 12 to 13 dollars in cash, two and a half boxes of candy, and between eight and 12 bottles of pop. The cash fund supported for the annual employee picnic. The pop was consumed on site and empty bottles left behind. Entry was gained through a window on the west end.
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Joves
Boone County Farm Bureau
Hiatt
South East Street
New Study Course Planned for PPLE School
A renewed study program for the PPLE School runs June 7 to 18 at the Lebanon Central Christian and Presbyterian Phatehess. Teachers and leaders from Perkhetenan Christian and Methodist churches organize sessions for primary and kindergarten groups with separate tracks for first through fourth grades.
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Aoney
Lebanon
Elagses
Giismissi
Weckindergarten
Jan Medialiv
Sinan
Orshin
Perkhetenan
Carrier Jobs Open to Boys and Girls in Lebanon Reporter
Boys and girls interested in summer carrier jobs should contact Ht Love, circulation manager, at the rear entrance of the Lebanon Reporter office between 2 and 5 p.m. daily except Saturdays when the office closes at 1 p.m.
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Indianapolis
Lebaron
Bee stings and oil fire mar events in Marinette
A faulty wiring fire burned the right hand of Jacob Wilcox 9 Proprietor of W Transfer Storage at 117 West South street when a bucket of oil ignited. Firemen doused the blaze about 3 o clock. Separately in Marinette a bee crawled into John Overman Jr s moving car causing a collision with a power line and two lines fell blocking the trail. Overman was bruised but not stung.
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Jacob
W Transfer & Storage Co
West South St
Wilcox
Marinette, Wis
John Overman, Jr
Marinette
Overmen
Arabs and Jews ask armistice date set by the UN
In a formal reply from the Arab nation to the United Nations Security Council the Arabs demand a fixed start date for a four week truce in Palestine. They warn peace talks have little chance of success until the state is led by Arabs and insist the ceasefire plan be centrally supervised by the UN. The U.S. delegation cautions about political divisions and the potential for renewed fighting after the truce period.
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Charael
Srey
United States
Senuiats
Palestine
Nina
Mohammed
Khaahabao
Balestian Temate
Pri
Firemen Attend Purdue Fire School in Lebanon
Lebanon firemen will attend the annual Purdue fire school this week with one shift led by Chief Robert Laffin and members William Spurr Russell DeBard and John Straughan. Addison Howard of 18 Machine Corp. will join the shift. A second shift on Thursday includes Harry McCray Buren Neese Kenneth Evans and Ward Camphol.
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Lebanon
Purdue Fire School
Wiliam Spurr
Robert Laffin
Russell DeBard
John Straughan
Addison Howard
18 Machine Corp
Harry McCray - Buren Neese
Kenneth Evans
Ward Camphol
Twenty Three Marines and Sailors Missing Near Norfolk
A Navy task force searched choppy Norfolk waters after a launch overturned near the carrier group. Twenty three Marines and sailors were missing and presumed drowned, with two dozen rescued as crews battled rough seas and late-night winds.
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Morfolk
Uward
Eyerandan
Navy
Washington
Sant
Gaas Field Day To Raw Farmers
Farmers will view many implements including pickup hay balers choppers bale loaders wagons discs field cultivators and sprayers. The meeting runs from 9 40 am to 4 40 pm with lunch served at noon. County extension committee met with machinery dealers last night to prepare the program.
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Tapas
Sk Caltanty
Ff Acti
Pantat
County Agricultural Extension Committee
Hiwitaa Tip
Nazi doctors executed at Landsberg gallows
Seven Nazi physicians convicted of horrific prisoner experiments were executed at Landsberg on June 2. Among the condemned was Karl Brandt, Hitler’s personal physician, who faced the gallows with defiance. The proceedings stem from the wartime trials of top German war criminals. Local protests of innocence and injustice accompanied the sentence.
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Landsberg
Germany
Karl Brandt
Adolf Hitler
Hitler
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