26 Jun 1944
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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily Reporter
Location
Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1944
Page
1
In a disrupted wire of OCR fragments, the article references the Reds blazing a path through Vitebsk, a mention of road crashes in Indianapolis, and a Mount Cleveland eruption near the Aleutians with multiple casualties and emergency actions. The text is garbled but indicates a mixture of military, road accident, and volcanic event notes with several named locations and personages.
A battered World War II dispatch reports U S forces nearing seizure of the Marianas as Japanese defenses falter. It notes American advances, air and sea actions, casualties, and the destruction of enemy planes and ships, with references to Peleliu and other targets in the campaign.
William Dodds 42 date, once called the states most wanted forger in Logansport, pleaded guilty to a forgery charge in Cass County circuit court and was sentenced to serve 2 to 14 years in Indiana state prison. He admitted cashing over $10,000 in worthless checks since his release four years ago, and authorities linked him to two similar checks cashed in Lebanon last month.
London reports Premier Stalin announced the capture of Vitebsk, a fortified German fortress city, where five German divisions were trapped. Red Army forces joined in the assault, encircling and crushing an estimated 50,000 to 75,000 troops as part of the new summer offensive tied to Allied operations in the west and south.
The fragment describes a qualifying round of a championship tournament with distorted words. It mentions Abinul C C Go le and references a clash or scoring, but details are unclear. The readable parts hint at a local or regional event with participants and a prize, yet specifics are not recoverable.
June 26 UPI dispatch reports Libération de France materials will flood into Cherbourg as German resistance weakens. Allied engineers plan rapid port reopening within two weeks, despite disruption attempts. The capture promises to boost Allied momentum and allow swift supply channels through the harbor breakwater openings.
A garbled wartime despatch describes paratroopers and gliders in landing operations near Indiana. The report mentions Col Murphy and officers amid landing craft and machine guns, with unclear wording due to damaged OCR.
California Republicans pledged all 50 votes for Dewey on first ballot at the convention caucus in Chicago. Two Bricker votes were cast then withdrawn, yielding an unanimous Dewey slate. Bricker’s campaign denied reports of withdrawal as Dewey momentum grew at Chicago Stadium.
Police investigate the deaths of Andre Dedekain a 51 year old first secretary at the Norwegian Embassy and his 69 year old wife Louise as inspections and evidence gather at their Washington apartment. Neighbors report a disturbance and officials say the couple were last seen alive the previous night.
Major Fras a Carrel husband of Mrs Biteale Mas sick of Washington DC. He served as a mental surgeon with paratroop infantry and was wounded in France after weeks of combat. One of his men was killed by a sniper during the action. Continued on Page Four.
Nine members of the Boon County Saddle Club traveled to Southport for the Ferry Township Horse Show winning 220 for the most colorful and outstanding group of horses and riders. Over 200 horses registered. Dorsey Heffner finished first in running, second in rescue, third in reverse saddle. Chester Howe was second in musical chair and third in high school horse. George Isenhour placed second in western. Continued on Page Three.
A wartime appeal urges immediate investment in War Bonds to support armed forces. It warns that every hour and every bond counts against Hitler and Tojo, stressing that funds fund soldiers, machinery, and national defense with urgency.
British and Commonwealth forces drive through the German lines west of Perugia advancing to Pianetto and near Castiglione with tank columns and armored units. German resistance continues in Chinusi as British spearheads push along Lake Trasimeno while destroying roads and bridges to slow retreat.
Pfc. John J. Golasperry received a letter from Capt. H. L. Davidson informing him that he has been awarded the Combat Infantryman's Badge for exemplary conduct in action against the enemy on Guadalcanal from January 10 to February 22, 1943.
Allied forces close on Cherbourg as the final battle shifts to mop up. More than 2,000 German prisoners taken on the Cherbourg Peninsula with 3,400 in 24 hours, mostly around Cherbourg. American units push through to the waterfront as smoke from fires drifts over the ruined harbor area. Vorm Bradley’s siege forces drive spearheads into dock districts amid stubborn pockets of resistance before dawn.
Donald Nelson, head of the Works Progress Administration, was reported hospitalized after a period of mounting pressure and ongoing medical concerns. The hospital stay follows recent administrative strain as officials, including director Bruce Catton, assess the situation.
London June 26 report says Mazi robot bombs struck Southern England this afternoon on the first day of renewed Allied air activity. Hundreds of Allied aircraft swept the Channel and France as daylight raids followed heavy night attacks across the continent.
Construction begins on the operations office at Tranon airport with a planned completion in two weeks, enabling initiation of instruction. A five‑plane hangar will follow as materials arrive, the 13.28 foot structure will house offices and test rooms, and the east wall will be largely glass to overlook the field. Airport markers will be repainted in the meantime.
Rhode Island exceeded its Fifth War Loan goal by selling 91,207,000 in war bonds, National War Finance Chairman Ted R. Gable announced. Roosevelt signed 1945 judiciary appropriations totaling 59,701,018, plus 92,455,440 for War Department civil functions. Navy reports the 1300-ton Destroyer Escort Fechteler was sunk in the Mediterranean last month due to enemy action.
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