Compromise on Draft Extension Likely After Senate Action
Senate votes to extend the draft to May 15 and raise pay to boost volunteers while considering a single men age 14 to 45 draft, amid House opposition. A conference committee will seek a compromise to extend the draft beyond the May 30 deadline, with changes to exemptions and terms under debate.
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Washington
Senate
House
Senate House
Ber Chapman
Congress
Wally
Jon
700 Bowling Class Honors Two Local Members
Liz Barton and Warren Powell of the Merchants Bowling League were named to the 700 Bowling Class of America. Barton, 16, and Powell achieved 700-series feats at the Wake-Up Trade lanes in Club 62’s basement. They received merit certificates, life member cards, and lapel pins, and the city bowling association voted to pay their life membership dues. The national group, formed in 1942, honors bowlers who roll 700 or better in three games.
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Anu
Lenanon
Liz Barton
Warren Powell
Merchants Bowling League
Youuh Barton
Powell
Barton
America
Tiffin Brenton
City Bowling Axeviation
A Tion
County 1 1 Home E C Clubs Exhibit Here August 1 2
Boone county 4 H home economics clubs announce an exhibit at Lebanon High School gymnasium on August 1 and 2 alongside the 4 H agricultural exhibits. County dress revue plans pending, with an exterior county event to follow. Organized by Lewis, 4 H exhibit chair, and Mildred Campbell, home economics demonstration agent.
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County
Boone County
N Lewis
Lebanon High School
Memorial Park
Lewis
Plas
Boone Colunty
Mildred Campbell
Baine
Aireas
County of Exteriarety
CHINESE Factions Ready For Truce Details Reported
A truce between Chinese Nationalists and Communists was reportedly to be signed tonight or tomorrow to allow Gen. George Marshall to mediate a settlement of the civil war. The plan proposed reorganization of the army, empowered Marshall to make final decisions in disputes, and grant broader powers to compel a Chinese settlement.
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Naskins
George Murtha
Ching
Willie
Chon Eashgh
Ten
Chiang Kai-Shek
Avi
Marshall
Foo
PAVIS ESCAPES PG HOTEL FIRE
A Lebanon man, Henry F. Davis Sr., escaped from the LaSalle hotel fire in Chicago that killed about 56 and injured around 200 others. Davis reported from his hotel room by fire escape and planned to return home tonight, though he may have left his suitcase behind.
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Lebanon
LaSalle
Chicago
Henry F. Davis
Davis
Andey
LaSalle Hotel
Two Year Old Drowns in Washing Machine
Morristown Indiana June 5 coroner reports two year old Billy Bob Talbert drowned after falling from a chair into a running washing machine while his mother was away in the basement. Parents and family suspected foul play but coroner ruled drowning the cause.
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Morristown
Ind
C. J. Price
Billy Bob Talbert
Robert Talbert
Talbert
Billy
Irisy Price
Betty
Alfred Cooperat
Reserve Officers Elect New Boone County Officers
Boone County Reserve Officers Association members elected new officers for the next year. Philip Adler became president. Donald and Carr were elected vice presidents. Charles Carr serves as treasurer. Committees named for membership and publicity. Next meeting set for Tuesday night July 2 at 41 Country Club Park. Outdoor dinner planned.
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Boone County Reserve Officers’ Association
Fred Donaldson
Philip
Achevier
Charles Carr
Yohreasurer
Philip Adler
Donald
Carr
Paul VanRiper
Huiman
James’ McIntyre
Truman
Dehner
Jimes
McDaniel
James McDanial
Ee Leer
Johnsons Bath
Thes Riolr Aes Umissat University
Lee
O'Clork
Donaldson 41 Country Club Park
Cowlys
Poppy sale proceeds support veterans and relief efforts
The article notes a big Poppy Sale and bond program with proceeds directing $3 per 1000 poppies to veterans in hospitals and $45 per 1000 to the VFW state and national relief funds, while the local VFW treasury gains the remainder. Washington officials warn inflation risks and encourage savings bonds investments to curb money in circulation.
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Brock Als
V. FW
V.F.W. Post
V.F.W
Maritime unions seek compromise plan for wage dispute
Union officials urge government to offer a settlement ahead of a looming nationwide shipping strike. Edgar J. Warren of the Federal Mediation Service notes talks are not yet ready but may proceed, as shipowners stand firm on a 16 hour week and unions threaten action if unresolved.
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Hagten
Jane
Gnien
Theo
ULEN HONOR DAY SET FOR JUNE 3
Golfers celebrate Honor Day with a mixed program including a blind partners net event. Net leaders posted total 206 with Frank Sargent Phil Adler Joe Witt and Lester F Jones topping the field. Second net group totaled 293 led by N J Gill Mr Cocking Paul Van Riper Lyte Marland. Hole in one prizes went to Paul Edwards James Tribbett and J Albert Tanselle with distances noted.
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Eo Hay
Bual
Tom
Frank Sargent
Phil Adler
Joe Witt
Lester F. Jones
N. J. Gill
Mr. Cocking
Paul van Riper
Lyte Marland
Paul Edwards
James Tribbett
J. Albert Tanselle
Italy votes to become republic after referendum
Rome reports official announcement that Italy voted to abolish the monarchy and establish a republic. King Humbert IV and the House of Savoy are ousted as ministers declare the referendum victory and plan the king’s departure. Victor Emmanuel III abdicated years ago and Humbert’s reign ends with exile.
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Rome
Italy
Humbert IV
House of Savoy
Monare
Bey
Pietro
Mmanuel
Omy
Humbert
Escapes Death in Chicago Hotel Fire
Ernest F. Spickelimier of Indianapolis survived the LaSalle Hotel blaze by applying a magazine article's information read weeks earlier. While asleep on the fourth floor he woke to intense heat and smoke and improvised a barrier with soaked blankets to seal his door. Others on the floor perished or were burned as the fire raged. He is a former Lebanon resident and brother of Mrs Pearl Brathan.
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Indianapolis
Ernest F. Spickelimier
Indianapoli Ing Imaterials Concern
Chisco LaSalle
Spickelmier
Spiekelinier i
Lebanon
South Meridian Street
Pearl Brathan
Zionsville Officer to Attend Water School
Indianapolis reports that Zionsville officer will attend an Aquatic School sponsored by the American Red Cross at Culver Military Academy from June 11 to 21. Col. Austin R. Killian announced the roster of attendees including officers from Michigan City Warsaw Attica Rockville Richmond Jasper Jeffersonville and Zionsville. Classes will be at Culver with swimming boating and diving instruction at Lake Maxinkuckee nearby.
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Indianapolis
Wendelin Opel
Jasper
Jasper Post
Robert van Dyke
Jefersonville
Charlestown
Walter Schofield
Zionsville
Culver
Lake Maxinkuckee
Veteran recruiter stationed at Lebanon post office
William S. Penrod, a veteran with over 20 years service including 48 months overseas, will be at the Lebanon post office daily from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon through June 17. He will answer questions about the army, discuss GI Bill benefits with parents of high school graduates, and can wear campaign ribbons and medals.
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William S. Penrod
Lebanon Post Office
Penrod ii
Set. Penrod
Rural Mall Routes Inspected for Courier Improvements
Lebanon post master Brian W. Smith reports a periodic inspection of six rural routes. He notes needed repairs to mailboxes and approaches, height standards, and better box visibility. Patrons should prepare stamps and stock. cooperation could improve rural mail service. Carriers now depart at 9:30 a.m., previously 8:30 a.m., with May schedules ongoing.
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Brian W. Smith
Lebanon
Ofram Tivi Roval Ji
Smith
Bearhope Family Funeral Notice
George Bearhope born in York City New York son of George and Phoetx Ishbei Bearhope. He leaves brothers William and Robert and sisters Maryene Mina. Funeral Friday at ten Lawler Funeral Home with burial in City Cemetery Columbus. Friends may call at Lawler.
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Mr. Bearhope
York City
N. Y
George
Phoetx Ishbei Bearhoy
Wiam Bearhope
Lebanon
Fort Wayne
Robert Bearhope
Ontario
Canada
Maryene
Knightstown
Mina’ Bearhope
Chicago
Lawler
City Cemetery
Columbus
Fire tears through LaSalle Hotel in Chicago blaze
A hotel fire at the LaSalle in Chicago began in an elevator shaft and swept lower floors, killing 57 officially with 200 injured. Spectators watched as guests jumped from windows while others perished amid smoke and flames in the Loop hotel.
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Lasalle
Chicago
A. L. Brodie
Loop
Michael 4Drizat
Calor
Streat
Michal Fenn
Jobs Bary
Ktin
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