Lebanon Scouts Prepare DDT Spraying Blitz
Sixty Lebanon Boy Scouts planned a citywide one day DDT spraying blitz with the Chamber of Commerce to rid trash. Fire Chief Laflin assigns districts as scouts and seniors meet at the city building to begin the operation tomorrow. Local health officers endorse the effort due to dry weather and rising household trash. The DDT is oil based and spraying could last about 60 days with can washing and recheck needs.
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Lebanon
Woma
Aol
Atv
Sovs
Robert Laflin
Pirate
Fred Carson
W HW. Smeth
Worldlit
Donovan Wreddle
Latlin
Guy Arrman
Ff Maree
Truman Begins Western Tour Showcases First Major Speech
President Truman starts a western tour with a key address in Chicago as part of a sequence of appearances. The event signals a broad outreach to rally support and outline policy priorities amid postwar challenges.
Harold Tanselle Leads Legion Post Election
Harold Tanselle, 70, elected commander of Brear Dolson Post American Legion. The list of officers includes vice commander Charles User, finance officer John Walson, chaplain L. O Slagle, sergeant at arms Gere Spencer, and trustees Tussell 1D. Chamibers. Department convention names Ransdell Casey Waston Howard A. Tanselle Cherie Wheeler Ver Myers and others. Continued on page four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold
A. Tanselle
Pearl Street
Brear Dolson
American Legion
Whooy
Slagle
Charles User
John Walson
Fred R Donaldson
L. O Slagle
Gere Spencer
Serjeant At Arms
Tussell
Chamibers
Taemin
Herbert
Achievement books available at chamber for 4H members
Achievement books prepared by the Chamber of Commerce are ready for distribution to county 4H club members. Five hundred copies have been prepared and may be obtained by signing for them at the chamber offices on the second floor of the City Building.
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Chamber of Commerce
Meat prices rise after packing house strike ends
A survey shows meat prices have advanced since the packing house strike concluded. The report cites continued cost pressures for consumers and notes involvement of major meat processors and distributors. Analysts say supply chain adjustments following the strike contributed to the price uptick.
Prices Fall in Cities as Meat Costs Dip
Mixed city reports show cuts like round steak and sirloin dropping in price amid a seasonal supply shift. Detroit grocers blame nine cent hourly wage gains from a strike settlement for rising costs while other markets note uneven changes across Los Angeles Chicago and Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Los Angeles
Atlanta
Conadiner Dresgier
Detroit Retail Grocers Association
Cleveland
Veterinary Meet Draws Seventeen From City County
The sixth district Veterinary Medical Association dinner at the Darlington Armory drew over 100 members and guests from city and county. Attendees included Dr. W. Hardin of Lebanon, Dr. H K Foster of Advance, Dr. Roe King of Sheridan, Dr. A C Spivey, and Dr. B W Kinne with their spouses. A session featured Dr. Paul F Scott and John R Dick discussing a trichinosis project and study aims.
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B W. Kinne
M.S. Barker
Thorn Town
Des Hardin
Neat
Paul F Scott
New Market
Frost
John R Dick
Ft. Dodge
Dikes on Columbia River Face New Flood Threat
A battered OCR fragment describes rising flood danger on the Columbia River with references to dikes and regional locations. The text mentions ports, towns, and authorities preparing for possible overflow and related weather impacts.
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Columbia River
Record hot spell hits Indiana with 92 degree high
Indiana faced a late week heat surge as Indianapolis and other cities reached 92 degrees, tying a daily high record from 1901. The warm spell, linked to a dry period, was described as the hottest of the spring while officials noted improved fishing in some areas due to the drought.
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Atk
Weatherat
Indiana State Conservation Commission
Flaring Fighting as UN Seeks Palestine Truce
Intense fighting in Palestine reported from Tel Aviv and surrounding areas as UN hopes to broker a 24 hour truce. Israeli and Egyptian air activity described with bombings near Haifa and Tel Aviv, ships sunk, port installations shelled, and forces maneuvering along the coast and inland. Israel cites Arab forces near the coast while UN efforts press for a cessation of hostilities.
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Tel Aviv
Palestine
Folke Bernadotte
United Natons Committee
Israel
Taesirea
Haifa
Deni
Aneline
Hada
Tel Asi
Tulkarm
Nablis
Bes Pian
Giytian
Faltien
Mauecih
Tewartee
Thafa
GAR Encampment May Be Dissolved This Year
Indiana veterans discuss possible disbanding of the GAR after the present year. National leaders consider continuing annual encampments, with a Grand Rapids meet in September possibly ending the organization. Other Indiana veterans attending include W. Whittinghill and Frank J. Barton, who died recently.
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Fikaad
Orbheii
Fied Roynt
Ad Admirl Matton Bioheninen
Sears
Cyril
GAR
Ho Adams
Grand Rapids
Adams
Indiana
WE. Whittinghill
Lebanon
Frank J. Barton
la Porte
Warns of Water Shortage Danger in Lebanon
Thomas J. Burrin, superintendent of Lebanon Utilities, urges water customers to conserve due to a drought with no rain since May 9. He asks halting lawn sprinkling to prevent shortages as wells run low. two weeks show a 400,000 gallon weekly excess over normal. A well-conditioning program aims to finish by mid June.
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Lebanon
Thomas J. Burrin
Lebanon Utilities
Burrin
Herbert Lamb
Carmel
Wabash
Mid West
Jane
Parents warned of danger at Conservation Park pit
Police Chief James Waggoner cautions Canton parents about a dangerous pit at Conservation Park. He warns children, noting youths as young as 34 near the area, and says lack of approval from community service for summing heightens risk. Authorities urge supervision.
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Acros
Canton
James Waggoner
Conservation Park
Ghyet
Tammmanity Service
Wagdeney Suet Fu
Well Attended HSPA Meeting Names New Directors
A well attended HSPA meeting announced the annual slate and elected new directors for three year terms. The session also scheduled the regular board meeting for 26 with officers to be elected, and featured Paul Bausman and other publishers as speakers.
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Fealiatea Pn
Ghatogni
Lee
Indiaaports Star
Paul Bausman
Washington
Ro Reabusen
Culver Citizen
Cand Anhesi Ferty
Diane Wl
Lawrencehare
Pewsey Hedden
If Markham
Scions Mandor
Grr
Agnes Crim
Salem
Indiana Proclaims June as Daily Month in State
A proclamation signed by Governor Gales declares June as Daily Month in Indiana. In Washington the Senate Judiciary Committee approved Rep Noble J Johnson for Customs Court Judge, with a Senate vote expected Monday. Terre Haute awaits further action on the nomination.
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Indianapolis
Gales
Indiana
Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Noble J Johnson
R. Inc
Senate
Monnay
Johnson
Terre Haute
Senate votes 10 to aid state and aged needy
Washington June 9 The Senate votes today to raise federal contributions for state and aged needy children and end the need for increased payments The plan would lift the maximum payout from 345 to a higher figure The House had approved related social security provisions and the Senate rejected an amendment by Chapman Reveream it was a roll call vote with party lines noted
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Senate
Rideland
Pati
The
Social Secunia Aystem
Sematy
Dawn
Chapman
Russia Grants Loan to Finland amid Reparations Debate
Helsinki reports a loan of 85 million marks to Finland as protests grow over halting reparations to the Soviet Union. Bank of Finland officials say Finland can repay in cash or kind, signaling possible Soviet friendship. Prime Minister Mauno Pekkala touts the move as proof, while critics warn the left may leverage it in elections.
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Helsinki
Finland
Ioanere
Bank of Finland
Iigh
Mauno Pekkala
Socialist Union Party
Lewis agrees to bargain with coal producers in the South
Washington reports John Lewis bowing to a federal court order and agreeing to bargain with the Southern Coal Producers Association. Welply Hopkins said the Mine Workers Union will cooperate, with scheduled wage conferences to resume, aiming to negotiate a successor contract to the national bimminous coal wage agreement.
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South
Washington
John Lewis
Southern
T. Alan Goldshovonik
Welly K Hopkins
Goldsborough
Todas
Mopkins
Lees
Hopkins
Lewis
Southern Goal Producers Association
Recreation minded mayor urges support for future youth
Opening of the summer season featured a Lions versus Rotarians baseball game at Memorial Park. Mayor Herbert J. Grege asked the public to back a robust recreation program for children now and for future generations. Recognition was given to the Community Service board and H. Feldman for promoting local recreation efforts.
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Seaon
Lions
Rotarians
Memorial Park
Herbert J. Grege
Community Service Board
H. Feldman
Legion Plans New National Headquarters in Indianapolis
The American Legion moves toward a new national HQ as Indiana World War Memorial board approves a bid path under 2.5 million dollars. The project, to be built on Memorial Plaza near Pennsylvania Street, fits the state's prior authorization limits after a 1.892 million bid by National Concrete Fireproofing Co Cleveland. The current Meridian Street address will soon be replaced.
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Indianapeli
American Legion
Indiana
Veterans’ Organization
Memorial Plaza
Pennsylvania Street
Meridian Street
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Truman
Tyes Sl
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Nemo
Wallate
Harold Tanselle
EAD Legion
Dale
Ding Foo
Enlugheel
Owen
Rite
Egos
Tate
Ross
peVanbar
Toni Naet
PTT
Bulletins
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Legion
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