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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily Reporter
Location
Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1938
Page
1
Government officials predict grand jury will return more names from the Nazi spy network. Eighteen indicted so far include Germans with official ties and several Americans. The probe spans from Maine to Scotland, with four already in custody and others at large or fled abroad. The case, led by G man Leon Turrou, continues as next sessions reopen.
Senator William E. Borah says a ban on aerial bombing of civilians is impractical arguing the issue ties to broader war questions. He rejects the idea of enforceable sanctions under an international pact, warning it would drag the United States into European affairs. Continued on page 4
In Indianapolis on June 21 the longest day posted hot weather across the state. The weather bureau predicts continued warmth for 24 hours with summer officially arriving at 8 04 pm. Highs ranged 82 to 86 degrees, Lafayette and Rochester hitting 86, with near 90 degrees possible today and tomorrow.
London and Lotion June 21 European nations reached a definite scheme to end hostilities two years after the Spanish civil war began The International Non Intervention Committee sub committee agreed on a majority of points in Britain plan for withdrawal of foreign volunteers The Franco Spanish border was closed cutting arms supplies via France Observers expect sea control questions to be resolved soon A Whitehall spokesman expressed gratification
London devours the mystery of the 5465 ton British freighter Anglo Australian and her 38 crew on a ballast voyage from Cardiff to Vancouver. The ship reported all well off Fayal in the Azores on March 14 but then vanished with no trace, despite calm seas and no debris. Lloyds has declared her missing and authorities call it one of the sea’s great puzzles. Captain Frank Parslow led the crew, all loyal servants of the shipowners, and Sir John Latta lamented the lack of explanation, noting the case remains unsolved.
Washington June 21 The tax dispute between the federal government and the estate of Andrew W Mellon former secretary of the treasury was settled today The Internal Revenue Bureau accepted 668000 The agreement ends further appeals by either side It covers 1931 tax deficiencies of 485809.49 and 182220 interest.
Senator Isaac N Caster, Civil War veteran and former Indiana legislator, died at Witham Hospital after an extended illness. He would have turned 95 on July 21 and had lived in Lebanon for 37 years, after moving from Thorntown. He served in the Indiana Senate in 1880 and 1881, represented Clinton Boone and Montgomery counties, and was a longtime elder at Tebanon Presbyterian Church. Funeral arrangements to be announced Wednesday.
Augusta Maine June 21 Governor Lewis C Barrows clinched the Republican nomination for re election facing Democrat Louis J Brann while all three GOP congressmen were renominated and the Democratic primary winner aligned with pre vote expectations in a quiet statewide contest.
The Boone County Board of Public Welfare plans broader service as new old age assistance rules take effect July 1 1938. Eligible residents between 65 and 70 may apply and statewide applications are expected to reach 35000 to 45000. Local officials anticipate a 40 percent rise in beneficiaries by mid next year as the department hires more staff to handle expanded workload and budget planning.
Paris authorities launch broad raids in Montmartre and Montparnasse, detaining over 1,300 people to cleanse nightlife districts before King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visit June 28 to July 1. Political refugees are expelled, and police vow no leniency to prevent an incident during the royal stay.
Indianapolis June 21 Investigation of alleged frauds in the May 3 primary election was planned in Indiana's two largest counties Lake and Marion. Recounts in Marion revealed improper initialing reversals of totals and erasures. Judge Frank P. Baker asked for 15000 to fund a special grand jury. Wide irregularities were found in the Marion county Democratic sheriff nomination recounts. Lake county judge William J. Murray promised a grand jury investigation.
Washington June 21 House Foreign Affairs Chair Sam D McReynolds predicts a rewritten neutrality act next year. Key questions include empowering the administration to brand aggressor nations, banning bombing aircraft sales to curb raids on defenseless cities, and whether to drop the arms embargo to allow U S munitions makers to sell more broadly.
New York reports Leon G Turrou, famed G man who exposed major espionage, submitted his resignation to J Edgar Hoover citing health concerns. Austell Georgia bodies of a middle aged couple found in a demolished car near a 60 foot embankment. Minneapolis Governor Benson leads Petreson in Farmer Labor primary. Wheeling kidnapping suspect arrested. New York Stock Market up with Allied Chemical and Kodak strong gains.
Miles City on June 21 reports the Olympian wreck toll near Custer Creek estimated at 48 with 30 bodies in the morgue and 23 identified. More than 80 injured, rescue crews struggle amid mired cars and rising floodwaters while officials work to confirm passengers' identities and recover bodies. Relatives arrive as grim scenes unfold in Miles City and at the wreck site.
Martinsville Indiana June 21 Glenn Curtis Martinsville high school basketball coach today with held decision on his appointment as basketball coach at Indiana State Teachers College pending action by the Indiana University board of Athletic control in selecting a successor to Everett Dean I wont accept the State Teachers College job or renew my contract with Martinsville until Indiana has chosen a new basketball coach Curtis said He conferred yesterday with Z G Clevenger Indiana University athletic director Indiana University's Athletic Board is to meet tomorrow probably to select a successor to Dean who resigned recently to accept a position at Stanford University Branch McCracken Ball State Teachers College Basketball coach has been mentioned as Deans successor but Curtis chances to the job are reported extremely good
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