Draft Passage Starts Rush To National Guard
National guard enlistment surges as draft legislation is approved. Recruiting offices report high turnout in major cities while exemptions and deferrals for dependents and key occupations are outlined. The President signs the selective service bill authorizing a two month service window for 14 to 25 year olds.
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Legislation Passes in Sith Congress Amid Unclear Debates
Washington legislative record notes major bills, including income tax, peacetime draft, armed services unification, veterans aid, housing, social security, and civil rights measures. Several provisions face opposition or failure, with mixed support across parties and factions.
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Battery Seeks New Recruits Campaign Launch Orders Expected
A chaotic wartime style notice from Captain Ark announces a National Guard recruitment drive for the Battery unit. It outlines callups, training at Camp near Frankton, and travel for selected men. Inductions to begin after a period of drills, with emphasis on eligibility and readiness for service.
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Veterans group elects officers and changes name
The National Mexican Border Veterans Association votes to rename as the United Mexican Border Veterans. Col Jodasican presided as commander in a meeting with Col. Henley and Mrs Maude Wheeler among officers. Indianapolis hosts the national president Mrs Wheeler and vice president Mrs Ruth Gilmore with Ada Howe as treasurer and A L Moody as secretary.
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Indianapolis
Ruth Gilmore
Lebanon
Ada W. Howe
Fort Wayne
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Four From County Will Have Lambs In Annual Show
Four county 4H youths will exhibit lambs at the annual show timed for Thursday in Indianapolis. Lambs, pens of three and two, single entries, and about 200 exhibits are expected. Auction at 1 PM followed by a dinner hosted by the Producers Marketing Association for exhibitors and parents. Sponsored by Purdue University and the livestock yards. Awards from stockyards, producers, and belt railroads. County Agent Munns Caldwell coordinates show activities.
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Producers Marketing Association
City Discuss Standpipe and Fire Truck Quarters Plans
City hearing set for today at 4 p m to discuss special housing for a recently purchased quadriple combination fire truck and a new standpipe project. Officials consider street repairs and heating appropriation to support the fire station expansion and water storage tank needs.
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Plaintiffs Win Building Suit Against Home Improvers
Plaintiffs in a building suit alleging fraud and property damage prevailed against Mr and Mrs Jam Gao Mai Minnis for conversion and improper addition to Sunset Park dwelling. The court ordered reimbursement of expenses and sanctioned the defendants for failing to comply with earlier judgments. Overall rulings included removal of an unsanctioned structure and restitution to the plaintiffs, with details disputed in the record.
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139th F. A. Battalion Officers Meet Here
Officers of the 139th Field Artillery Battalion from Darlington Crawfordsville Noblesville and Lebanon gathered at the Lebanon National Guard Armory on Sunday from 10 30 am to 4 pm. They observed fire technique during a class and had noon dinner from the canteen. about twenty five officers attended.
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Sidelights of GOP Convention in Philadelphia
Report on the Republican convention with incidents at Dewey headquarters. A heat relief incident sparked a stampede as attendees accessed a storage room with cases of soft drinks. Dewey and Stassen scenes included Fathers Day gifts, a large message blimp, and various delegates maneuvering for the presidential nomination amid party cheers and interruptions.
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Potts Named SMA President at Chicago Conven tion
C A Potts elected new SMA president at Chicago convention. Potts presided over sessions with leaders from the Anthracite Institute and Bituminous group. Howard E Sil of Muncie Gear Works Inc elected SMA vice president. P Meredith of Steel Products Springfield named secretary treasurer. Continued on page four.
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Chairman Reece Heard At First G O P Session
Report from Philadelphia June 21 describes Chairman Reece delivering the opening GOP convention address. He urged a choice between Republicans and the Democrats, defended party unity, and touted candidates while criticizing Democratic policy and radicals in government.
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County Trio to Speak on WEAM Radio Program
Three county figures will discuss local issues on WEAM radio this February. The program aims to illuminate regional topics and community concerns, featuring voices from county government, education, and health sectors.
Tuesday Session Set For Church League
Church league softball sponsors and managers will meet at the Armory at 7 pm Tuesday to organize under the Community Service recreation setup. City and county churches are invited to send representatives.
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Boone County Farm Bureau adopts resolution on Crostreet death
The Boone County Farm Bureau executive committee passes a resolution honoring Truman A. Crostreet for his service and efforts. It expresses appreciation and sympathy to his family and is signed by WB Acton, Brewer Demaree, Karl Keuns, Russell B. Hine, Homer J Cox, Mrs. Winfield Scott and Charles FE Smock.
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Philadelphia Candidates View on GOP Nomination
June 21 UP reports rivals for the Republican presidential nomination offered predictions as the GOP convention opened. Dewey of New York expects an early-ballot win while Taft of Ohio sees a race between himself and Dewey. Stassen of Minnesota forecasts third on the first ballot and first on the final ballot. Warren of California calls his chances fair. Also offered were hopes from backers of dark horse candidates Van Fleet and MacArthur.
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Thomas E. Dewey
New York
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Ohio
Dewey
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Minnesota
Earl Warren
California
Senate
Arthur H van Here
Michigan
Douglis MacArthur
Supreme Court Upholds Union Political Spending Ruling
Washington reports the Supreme Court unanimously allows unions to use their resources for political spending while declining to strike down a federal ban on direct government indictments against CIO leaders. The decision centers on the legality of union backed political activities and a related challenge by Murray.
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Man and Wife Injured In County Road Crash
A couple, Miaind MreGeorgesR and Halfiran Hamimands, were injured in a county mishap near the Sugar Cronk bridge in Thorntown. Both were hospitalized with injuries described as severe. police reported damaged vehicles and a bystander noted bystanders assisting at the scene.
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Truman Names Toughest Opponents for 1948 Bid
White House reports list Dewey as the hardest opponent for President Truman in the 1948 race. The draft lineup includes Harold Stassen Kari Warren Len Arthur Vandenberg Robert Taft John Bricker and Joseph W Martin Jr with Gen Douglas MacArthur possibly on the list.
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California
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Dewey Taft Stassen Lead On First Vote At Convention
Philadelphia June 2 The Republican National Convention opened amid heat and crowd energy with Dewey Taft and Stassen as early leaders in balloting for the presidential nominee The session adopted credentials and resolutions and elected Gov Dwight Green as temporary chairman Green pledged a vigorous campaign machinery while Orson W. Hale National Chairman outlined the party’s aims The convention emphasized anti Communism as a central theme amid strong speeches and a crowded hall on a sweltering day.
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Supreme Court upholds Taft Hartley financial filing requirement
Washington bulletin reports the Supreme Court affirms the Taft Hartley Law mandate that unions submit financial statements to the government. In Berlin, a Western currency ban in the Soviet zone is cited amid postwar currency tensions. In Morristown, an explosion at the Hercules Powder Company plant leaves at least three dead.
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