Stage Is Set For Head On Clash With Russia
Berlin faces a currency clash as Western powers move to issue a new Deutsche mark in their sectors in response to the Soviet plan to impose a new currency on all Berlin. US Britain and France reject Soviet order while issuing a parallel reform in West Berlin. The action sets up a two‑currency situation in the four power city with plans for exchange starting June 29 and international notes issued to officials to carry on business as usual.
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United States
Britain
France
Vassily Sokolovske
Ietter
Sofolovaky
Barthorst
Germany
Apparl
Sokolovskyi
Fontredier
Aelructin
Kilovs
Cal Frank Howley
U. S
Sokolovsky
Russia
Soviet
Indiana State Prison To Have Television
Warden Ralph Howard announced Indiana State Prison will feature a video set, claimed by officials as perhaps the first in the nation. Built by Will Mason, 49, serving a five year term for the Indianapolis holdup of an officer, it was created in his spare time and funded by prison officials. The eight by ten foot screen went into operation yesterday.
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Ralph Howard
Will Mason
Indianapolis
Hoover Receives Rousing Ovation At GOP Convention
Philadelphia June 23 UP There were tears in the ex president Herbert Hoover at the Republican convention as 15 000 delegates and spectators rose to sing My Country Tis of Thee The aging Hoover appeared surprised by the turnout and received the longest applause of his address lasting 24 instances He spoke 23 minutes urging the party to act with resolve and praised past leaders while urging unity.
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Hoover
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Yearald
Dawn Reed
Corvenii
Joseph W. Martin
Finever
Theo Spnaher
Per Conal
America
Ang Herbert
Hanan
Store Building Wrecked in Explosive Collapse
Deputy Sheriff Bennet reported a three story store building at Wai Exit collapsed after an explosion. Officers found beams on the ground and witnesses described a dark scene as the structure gave way. An attendant at the hospital said several people were treated for injuries, with some admitted.
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Winahintan
Fnospriay
Acre
Leleund
Arerckare
Sherif Heos Bennet
Charles Conner Dies At 72 In Advance
Charles T Conner aged 72 died suddenly at 7 46 o clock at the Rospoal where he had resided since Monday evening He was born near New Ross son of Me AS and Argeline Rainier He spent his early life in New Ross and Lebanon Survivors include a son, a brother Dr William C Conner of Jamestown and a sister Mrs Sula Smiley of Lebanon Funeral services will be Friday at two o clock at East Christian Church Advance with Rev Ora McDaniel officiating Burial will be in New Ross cemetery Friends may call at Russell and Hitch funeral home Lebanon
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Charles T Conner
Me Conner
New Risso
Argeline Rainier
Virginia
Nh & Ligne
Ross Ni Lee
New Ross
Ann Whiteman
Bistan
Lebanon
William QC Conner
Jamestown
Sula Smiley
Infan
East Christian Church
Ora McDaniel
New Ross Cemetery
Russell and Hitch
Eight Drowned In Oklahoma Flood After Overnight Rains
The Oklahoma floods left eight dead and three missing after heavy overnight rain. Weather observers reported rising waters near Hydro and Creek areas as responders prepared to search. Electric utilities coordinated radio reports as crews mobilized to the flood zone.
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Theseveral Weather Bureau
Theo Stale Chinti
Paleal Syst Earght
Gala Tidal
Tragnern Charlies Dawsort
Fereyholind
Hydra
Wehele
Marien
Bis
Abana
Hydroan
Two More Days of Humid Weather Across Indiana
The weather bureau said most of Indiana will have at least two more days of warm humid weather after yesterday’s spell. Forecasts for tonight and Thursday predict partly cloudy skies with possible showers or thunderstorms in Southern Indiana. Temperatures may reach up to 95 degrees with overnight lows above 70 in many areas.
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Indiana
Weather Bureau
Indianapolis Weather Bureau
Mercury
Civil Strife in Israel Triggers Internal Crisis in June
Tel Aviv reports a deepening internal crisis as civil strife linked to dissident groups prompts the government to demand unconditional surrender from rebels. A citywide curfew is imposed while fighting rages into last midnight, with casualties feared.
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Cupi
Moshe Shertok
Trgun Zvat
Lenin
Israel
Karlierithe
Aginmie
Armarat
Natatwar
Bere Mons
Vines
Wiel Ieee
Enlistments Boost Guard Numbers and Draft Plans
The article explains Guard enlistment aims to 90,000 vacancies and 300,000 ground troops plus 41,000 air units by June 30, 1949. Draft-age men face 21 months in regular forces 90 days after the bill signing, with volunteering expected to raise active-duty training opportunities.
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National Guard
Guard
Deadlock In The Coal Dispute Is Broken
A four month deadlock in the coal dispute shows signs of breaking as talks continue between labor representatives and company negotiators. Officials report cautious optimism while seeking agreements on wages and health benefits amid ongoing production pressures.
Cost Of Living Reaches New All Time High
Inflationary pressure drives consumer costs to record levels in April with widespread impact. Data show price increases across food housing and energy sectors, signaling persistent affordability challenges for households amid economic policy debates.
Thorntown Men Injured In Route 2 Collision
Three Thorntown residents sustained serious injuries after a crash on Route 2 near Thorntown. Frank Castile, 56, and Walter Mitchell, 31, were injured when Castile’s car collided with a southbound truck driven by Carl Lee of Terre Haute. Castile was taken to Witham Hospital and later to Veterans Hospital in Indianapolis. Mitchell was discharged after treatment.
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Thorntown
Whenan Wirel
Vetbackerans Hospital
Indianapolis
Witham Hospital
Saniistile
Walter Mitchell
Castile
Witham
Mitchell
French
Carl Lee
Terre Haute
Indiana
Communists at Warsaw Plot Cold War Move
Warsaw June 23 Up top Soviet and Eastern Bloc chiefs meet at Wilanow Palace to chart foreign policy and potential acts to spread communism. V M Molotov leads delegates from Russia and satellite states with M Z Gormicews, Erik Czech, A Pauker, V Gorlitz, and J Duclos in attendance amid tight security and reporters barred.
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Europe
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France
Russia
Poland
Hungary
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Romania
Yusoslavia
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Fommy-Duns
Teaw Radio
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Tass
Siso
Ath Balus Toft
Malaay
Moelotov Promies
Wiattysl
Enediet Morizelews
Indiana Delegation to Decide 29 Votes at Caucus
Indiana delegates meet to cast 29 votes and decide the whole question on the presidential nomination with hopes tied to Halieck and Denney on the first ballot. Leaders indicated readiness to defer decision to Halleck and pursue vice presidential possibilities for Halleck.
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Indiana
Halleek
Cafe Robbed Loss of 235 Dollars Reported
A cafe on Meridian Street was robbed for 235 dollars with items taken from the cash register. Police investigated the incident, and the cafe remained closed until Wednesday morning.
Battery Plans First Postwar Camp Atterbury Encampment
Battery Lebanon National Guard prepares for its first postwar summer encampment with the 31st Infantry Cy clone Division of the Indiana National Guard at Camp Atterbury from August 16 to 31. Capt. Jack Chek says the battery of 44 enlisted men, with potential recruits, will depart for two weeks of field maneuvers.
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Lebanon
3Ath Infantry
Indiana National Guard
Camp Atterbury
Jack Chek
Stampede Fear Looms as Taft Gains Edge at Convention
June 2000 Philadelphia reports the Illinois and Iowa delegations leaning Taft after the first ballot as Dewey forces scramble to block a first-round nomination. Taft backers claim some Illinois votes while Dewey backers push for a late surge with other governors and leaders shaping the nomination race. The GOP convention faces a tense day with speeches planned and roll calls expected to determine the party’s first ballot winner.
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