Wave of strikes idles 94,000 workers across US
United Press reports a wartime strike wave crippling war production with more than 44,000 idle workers in five large plants and nearly 94,000 affected nationwide. Workers protested pay, contracts, and job security as plants like Pittsburgh Plate Glass and Libbey-Owens-Ford faced stoppages while truck drivers and aircraft plants also halted operations.
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United Pres
Detroit
American Arsens
Howard T
Labor Department
Con Service
Washington
Colvin
Joseph Froesh
The
Glass, Ceramics and Silica Workers
CIO
Columbus
Ntver
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co
Libbey- Owens-Ford Co
McCormick
Chicago
Office of Defense Transportatio
Biggs Manufacturing Co
Bell County
Packard
Budd Wheel Co
Ford River Rouge
Chrysler Corp
Bendix Aviation
Briggs
Monsanto Chemical Co
Disanto
Goodyear and Rubber Co
Akron
Pittsburgh Plate Glass
Libbey-Owens-Ford
War training classes in Lebanon produced 44 graduates
Forty four people enrolled in Indiana University School of Business war training classes in Lebanon during 1942 48 and 1943 44 under the Engineering Science and Management War Training Program of the United States Office of Education A survey notes the trainees were prepared primarily for transfer to war industries and to improve performance in existing war plant work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Indiana University School of Business
United States Office of Education
New Polish Unity Regime Formed
A Moscow announced Polish unity government is formed with Stanislaw Mikolajczyk and Warsaw provisional leaders. Britain and likely the United States expected to recognize the regime. Warsaw says exile government dissolves. Moscow vows full government to be published soon. Harriman and Clark Clifford in Yalta oversee recognition steps.
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Lesiden
Britain
United States
Moscow
Warsaw
Phecwetern Mies
Iecogyitil
Russia
Bombon
Mosene
Stanislaw Mikolajczy
Wovernment
Ane
Poland
Stinislaw Iirabsi Inovener
Archibald Clark Feet
Amercan
Yalta
Bees Ride Bus to Lebanon and Decide to Stay
A swarm of bees accompanied a Greyhound into Lebanon around 11:30 am and, after clinging to the bus, settled in a box-elder tree on West South Street behind Mrs. Joseph Cain's home. Officials counted five to six pounds of bees still present by afternoon. The odd encounter stalled traffic briefly.
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Lebanon
Nendo
Mair Street
Chica
Ynta
South
West
Nectators
West South Street
Joseph Cain
UN Completes World Charter to Eliminate Wars
The 50 nations completed a 10,000 word charter to turn wartime alliance into a permanent world peace organization. Delegates will sign, then the document travels to capitals for ratification as President Truman plans to speak before adjournment. The plan aims to enforce peace with “teeth” if needed, to prevent future wars. President Truman and Secretary of State Dean Acheson voiced cautious support alongside other Western powers.
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San Francisco
United Nations
Truman
Versailles
League of Nations
World Organization
Edward R. Jus, Jr
Waste Paper Drive Planned by Lions and Scouts
Recalents of Lebanon will hold a four day waste paper collection from June 28 with Lions Club volunteers going door to door. Residents are urged to prepare old newspapers and magazines for pickup as part of a joint drive by the Lions Club and the Lebanon Girl Scouts to raise funds for the Girl Scouts and the Lions War Service Men's Fund. Local sponsors include the U S Marine Corporation Honan Crane Hicks Body Company the City of Lebanon and the County Highway Department.
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Lebanon
Lions Club
Girl Scout
Girl Scouts
Ost War Service Men's Fund
U.S. Maine Corporation
Honan- Crane Company
Hicks Body Company
City of
County Highway Department
Memorial service for Sgt Paris E Hicks at Mt Zion
A memorial service will be held for Sgt Paris E Hicks who died in Northern Italy on April 21. The service takes place July 1 at Mt Zion Church two miles east of New Ross and three miles southwest of Advance at 2:00 p.m. Rev John Coons preaches and Emmett Brown Post 115 American Legion of Lebanon participates. Friends are invited.
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Paris E. Hicks
Italy
Mt. Zion Church
New Ross
Advance
John ©. Coons
Emmett Brown Post
American Legion
Lebanon
Public Service Co of Indiana seeks refinancing and split of utilities
Public Service Company of Indiana proposes a major refinancing to refund mortgage and preferred stock, prepay notes, and issue new bonds and stock to save about 495000 annually in interest. It would separate gas and water properties into a new company financed by public service stock and a 6000000 mortgage, with employees and benefits programs adopted.
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Public Service Commission of Indiana
Robert A. Gallagher
Public Service Company of Indiana, Inc
Indiana
Securities Aid Exchange Commission
Merman McRoberts
Lebanon Offie
Public Service Company
Thepany
Mortrane
Gallagher
BAS
Public Service
Compa
Gas and Water, P Company
Three Lebanon Men Receive Honorable Discharge Friday
At Camp Atterbury Indiana on June 23 three Lebanon men were processed for release under the Army's adjusted service plan. Pfc. George T Campbell of 805 South Lebanon Street S/Sgt. Lawrence D Witmer of 506 East Main Street and T/5 Fred O Lucas of 704 North West Street held 45 or more points.
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Camp Atterbury
Ind
Army
Camp Atterbury Separation Center
George T. Campbell
South Lebanon Street
Lawrence D. Witmer
East Main Street
Fred O. Lucas
North West Street
Nazi War Criminal Arrested After Hidden Pig Pen Sighting
Leipzig June 23 AP A former Nazi labor boss known as Germany’s frenzy Kaiser was captured by American patrols hiding in a pig sty. He led Nordhausen’s slave labor program for a rocket plant and had millions in seized Nazi funds stashed in Mainz and Wiesbaden banks.
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Leipzig
Germany
Kaiser
Eugen Fleicherer
Labg Front
Nordhausen
Fleiderer
Rote Lederade
Mersey
Mainz Und
Wishaaden
School system changes urged by Rev Jensen and others
Rev LaRue Jensen advocates a revolutionary view of American schooling to replace worn curricula with direct, future‑facing instruction. He argues education should center public service, reshaping teachers’ roles and classroom life to inspire students as they move beyond traditional patterns.
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LaRue Jensen
Rotary
Ulan
Adipto
America
Bry
Pat Jensen
Capeetiche Shabot
Cotarine
Callegel
Jas
Isitiea
Floating Mines Found Off Alaska Coast Warned by Navy
Seattle report confirms floating mines seen along the Alaska coast with the 13th Naval District verifying Coast Guard warnings from Ketchikan. Authorities note the Japanese current runs from Japan via the Aleutians toward Alaska and possibly toward the U S West Coast as they investigate drifted mine sightings.
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Seattle
Wash
On T
Pacific
13Th Naval District Headquarters
17Th Naval District
Alaska
Filipinos Seal Final Japanese Escape Route on Luzon
Manila June 23 AP a phantom Filipino American army and Filipino guerrillas surged through the Cagayan valley in pursuit of the last large enemy force on Luzon. They crossed the Cagayan river, captured Aparri population 24000, then moved to Dugo and Nagay along with Col Russell Wo Volckmann leading guerrillas. The 37th Division fought north of Wagan, destroying multiple Japanese tanks as they pressed inland toward remaining forces in northern Luzon.
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Manila
Cagayan Valley
Luzon
Sixth Army
Cagayan River
Aparri
North Luzon
Philippines
Cagayan
Dugo
Taguearas
Cagayan Province
Russell Wo Volckmann
Wagan
San Juan
Nagay
Borneo
Brunei Bay
Yteng
Tokse
Citihan
China
Chungking
Henan
Lintiehow
Liu¢How
Tokyo
Tln
Hanoi
Marianas
Philppines
Tan Iland
Kentucky All Stars Defeat Indiana In Interstate Showdown
In Indianapolis at Butler Field House the Kentucky prep all stars toppled Indiana 32 31 in the third quarter comeback. Wallace Jones of Harlan fouled out late after 11 points while Ralph Beard of Louisville Male led scoring. Marvin Fifer of Muncie Central paced Indiana with 13 points as about 12 000 fans watched the Hoosiers coached by Glen Curtis.
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Indianapolis
Kentucky
Indiana
Kentuckians
Indianapolis Star
Butler Fieldhouse
Bryan Brect Jerrell
Evansville
Bosse
Hoosiers
Cd Diddle
Wallace
Wah-Wah) Jones
Harlan
Kntucky
Marvin Fifer
Muncie Central
Hoosier
Ralph Beard
Louisville Male High School
Glen Curtis
Indiana State Teachers’ College
All-Star Game Draws Boone County Fans
Boone County residents witnessed the Indiana Kentucky All-Star basketball game at Butler University Field House where the Kentuckians defeated the Hoosiers 45 to 40. Governor Ralph Gates served as honorary referee and Eugene Pulliam, Star publisher, as honorary umpire. Oren Fifer of Muncie earned the star of stars award, chosen by attending sports writers. Blaine Patton presented the trophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone County
Butler University
Hoosiers
Indianapolis Star
Ralph Gates
Eugene Pulliam
the Star
Oren Fifer
Muncie
Tr. Vifer
Blaine Patton
Fifer
President Truman plans quick action on UN Charter
President Truman eyes fast Senate action to ratify the United Nations Charter, aiming to submit the completed document by July 2 and possibly address the Senate in person. He travels from Independence to Washington to host South African Prime Minister Smuts on July 2 while handling rising paperwork and legislation.
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Olympia
Wash
Truman
Senate
United Nations
M. Francisen
Bone Independence
Kanes Citvas
Washington
Daly Vand
Atart
Dan
Christ Smuts
Th Union of South Africa
Sinsvives
UNCIO
White House
Fruits Will Be More Plentiful This Year
A Washington dispatch reports civilians face 10 to 15 percent smaller fruit supplies than last year with 25 percent fewer canned fruits and vegetables expected for civilians over the next 12 months. Armies reduced civilian needs by five percent on vegetables and seven percent on fruits. An official expects production estimates to prove conservative. A source predicts slaughter quotas for non federally inspected packing plants will be raised soon to manage the shift.
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Washington
Jones
Armer
Japan vows to defend homeland as Tokyo reports boosted defenses
Tokyo officials declare Japan ready to crush any invader with the nation united from children to leaders. Allied air attacks intensify near Tokyo and Okinawa as fighting escalates with B-29 raids and carrier strikes. Emperor Hirohito may assume supreme control if the crisis worsens, while Chinese and Philippine fronts report shifting deployments and ongoing battles.
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Guam
Tokyo
Japan
Hirohito
Ano Ith
Radio Tokyo
Lue
East Asia
Tsint
Okiane
Fukuoka
Kyushu
Mustenga
Iwo Dima
Mite
Tonga
Okinawa
sTokyo
Herghito
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United Mine Workers and
Gerators
Virginia
WAR Industries
U.S
Feir and
Sgt. P. E. Hicks
MT. Zion
Rev. Jensen
Phantom Army
Boone
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