UN Charter Sealed As Preparatory UN Conference Ends
Washington reports the United Nations charter was signed with a final pledge to finish the job of securing victory and peace. President Truman urged immediate ratification as the preparatory commission to organize the new world body convened in London, with Senators Con and Vandenberg en route to report to the Senate.
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Washington
Edward R Stettinius, Jr
San Francisco
United Nations
Guatemala
Stettinius
Truman
Salt Lake City
Preparatory Commission
London
New World Organization
Ena
Washam
U. S. Senate
Tom Con
Texas
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Michigan
Indiana Still Short In Bond Sales Quota
Indiana War Finance Committee urged all residents to solicit extra war bonds in the final days of the Seven th War Loan to reach the quota. Chairman Eugene Pulliam said a fighting chance exists if everyone aids, as individual purchases stood at 195 million dollars, about 31.7 million short of the 1.87 billion target with only three days left.
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Indianapolis
Indiana War Finance Committee
Discharge points may be cut again in Army rules
Washington reports expected to lower discharge points between 44 and 50 for automatic discharge in upcoming weeks. Army officials anticipate changes to qualifications while warning a broader reduction is possible. Critics deem potential cuts burdensome to military families and taxpayers. Field reports suggest discharge scores will be set from new data, possibly affecting up to 4.3 million personnel.
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Japan
Tory Theo
Kane Sls
Lebanon Boy in Air Raid on Japan
Report from Lebanon describes a B-29 air raid over a Japanese target with dramatic acrobatics noted by Lews W. Hartsock and Charles Fulton. Bombardier Lt. William observed a window melt as bombs were dropped on the intended target after an extended flight over clouds.
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Lebanon
Japan
Lews W. Hartsock
Ind
Charles Fulton
Anderson
Airwakt
William
Boone county praised for large war bond sales drive
Pulliam commends Boone county for meeting its Seventh War Loan Drive quota with total county purchases reaching 1,128,582.50 and individual Bond sales overshooting the target. Jones reports E Bond sales lag behind but last week boosted E Bond purchases to 54,419.25. If similar effort continues for two weeks, E Bond quota may be met.
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Boone County
Eugenes
Pulliam
Indiana War Finance Committee
Lester F. Jones
Boone County War Finance
Mr. Pulliam
Jones
Boone
Anderson 10 Get Broader Powers
Anderson seeks broader powers over food pricing as part of a congressional compromise. The plan would place the secretary of agriculture in the final say on any OPA protections for agricultural commodities, with written approval required for price actions. Conferees note the move reaffirms existing authority, while rejecting a tighter Andresen amendment.
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OPA
Pric
Chester Bowles
William H. Day
Senate Banking Committee
Robert F. Wagner
N. Y
Anderson
Wagner
Andresen
OPA Sen
Office of Economic Stabilization
Tires allotted to HCOSers in July in Indiana
Indianapolis June 27 The Office of Price Administration announced 55 000 tires would be available next month for B and gasoline ration card holders in Indiana. Joe R Rimstidt state OPA tire rationing officer said the supply was insufficient to furnish all motorists whose applications are on file. requests for tires rise with hot weather and more tire failures occur.
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Indianapolis
Office of Price Administration
Indiana
Joe R. Rimstidt
OPA
4-H Boys From Boone Exhibit Lambs at Indiana Show
Two Boone county 4-H Club members will display lambs at the sixteenth Hoosier Market Lamb Show and Sale to be held tomorrow at the Indiana Union Stock Yards in Indianapolis. County agent Munn Caldwell will accompany the boys. Marvin McLaughlin of Jefferson township enters a pen of three lambs and James Demare of Jackson township enters a pen of five lambs.
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Boone County
Hicks Roly Co. Dinner Honors Selmer Division
Hicks Body Company will host an informal dinner in Elkhart County for Selmer Inc. division employees and company officials, with Army Ordnance Department and government inspectors in attendance. The dinner marks appreciation for Selmer’s rapid production on critical war items, accelerating work beyond schedule.
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Selmer, Inc
Elkhart
Indiana
Hicks Body Company
Army Ordnance Department
Selmer
Fisea
Impany
Elkhart c
Hicks
Lebanon
Counterfeit Red Ration Stamps Hit Chicago
Chicago reports a rush of counterfeit Red Ration stamps over the last two days. Rae E. Walters of the Office of Price Administration called it the most critical rationing breach in three years. A cross-section of 40 retailers showed 85 percent counterfeit stamps. Counterfeiters offered stamps to dealers at six cents each, risking a nationwide flood if unchecked.
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Chicago
UPI
Office of Price Administration
Rae E. Walters
Office For Price Administration
Walters
OPA
Senate to ratify security charter with little delay
Washington Jame 27 United Nations draft world security charter moves to the U S Senate for ratification by mid August. President Truman urges swift action as allies prepare for a speedy vote and formal Senate opening Monday with a presidential address to push for rapid approval among all 50 participating nations.
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Senate
Washington
United States
United Nations
Truman
Local woman elected president of Delta Pro at Kappa Kappa Gamma
Mrs. Clavelen of this city was chosen president of Delta Pro at a recent Stockton meeting. Graduating in 1942 from DePauw University with physical education, she has led Lebanon city schools P.E. programs. She is a Tri Kappa Alpha Beta member, and her husband Sat. Clay Ulen serves overseas, currently in India. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Shahan of Liston.
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Clavelen
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Delta Pro
Stockton
Mass
Gamma
Indiana Pir
DePauw
Indiana
University of Michize
Hilligan
Hillsdale Mchigan State Mich
Mi College
DePauw University
Ulen
Lebanon
iShe
Alpha Beta 1Chapter
Tri Kappa
Ithin City
Sat. Clay Ulen
India
Russell Shahan
Liston
Claud R Crooks Dies After Illness at 58
Claud R. Crooks 58, Lebanon businessman and former Indiana State Police Board president, died at Methodist hospital Indianapolis after a long illness and recent surgery. He led sales at Honan Crane, served in World War I, helped form Battery Liath Field Artillery, and was a key figure in Lebanon Chamber of Commerce. Born in Parke County, his career spanned police, military, and business leadership.
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Claud R. Crooks
Lebanon
Honan-Crane, Incorporated
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Crooks
Indiana State Police Board
Croots
Liath Field Artillery
Emmett Brown
Truman names coal czar for Ruhr amid Europe fuel crisis
President Truman urged Winston Churchill to appoint Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery as Ruhr coal czar. Sources say his handling could rival his wartime leadership in Europe. Europe faces severe coal shortages with deficits across France Norway Belgium and the UK, threatening unrest if not addressed.
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Washington
Truman
Winston Churchill
Bernard L. Montgomery
Ruhr
Toda
Montgomery
Europe
C. J. Potter
Fuela
France
Denmark
Norway
Belgium
Hell
Sweden
Switzerland
Portugal
North Africa
U. S
Britain
Potter
Spain cancels imports and exports as reprisal on France
Paris reports a French office source said Spain has cancelled all imports exports and transit licenses affecting France in reprisal for a mob attack on Spaniards at Chambery ten days earlier.
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Paris
Spain
France
Chambery
John W Donaldson Reports This Week to Naval Academy
John W. Donaldson Apprentice Seaman and Navy V-12 student at DePauw University leaves for Annapolis to report for his physical examination after receiving his appointment to the United States Naval Academy. He will be home ten days on delayed orders following completion of the semester. Appointment secured through Noble Johnson, Sixth District Representative in Congress.
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John W. Donaldson
DePauw University
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
DePauw
Donaldson
Noble Johnson
Congress
Independence Mo Prepares for Truman Visit Amid Storm
A 50 mph wind battered Independence Missouri delaying fanfare planned for President Truman. Debris from damaged banners and broken trees littered streets while temporary wiring failed. Officials raced to ready the town for his hometown tribute as rain dampened events.
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Independence
Jane
Truman
Auditorum
Howe
Missouri
United States
Harry S. Truman
Kansas City
House Backs Truman Succession Bill Amid Uncertain Line
Washington June 27 The House today approved legislation to place the Speaker of the House next in line to the Presidency if both the President and Vice President are removed by death or disqualification The bill would make Speaker Sam Rayburn the acting president if President Truman dies and would place Senator Kenneth McKellar next in line If both top offices die more than 90 days before a congressional election a new President and Vice President would be chosen at that election to fill the unexpired term
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Washington
House
Truman
Hatton Sumners
Tex
Tro
Sam Rayburn
Texas
Kenneth McKellar
Tenn
Ifoth
Battle for Kume island invades west of Okinawa
Allied reports say heavy fighting rages on Kume island about 60 miles west of Okinawa as American troops land and Japanese broadcasts claim a fleet mass near Kerama. MacArthur says enemy stronghold near northern Luzon is nearing collapse with 5 divisions needed for new operations.
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Okinawa
Pearl Harbor
Kume
Tokyo
Kome
Kerama Island
Douglas MacArthur
Thct
Luzon
Tikinsen
Mitsuru Kijima
Isamu Cho
Chinese Chieftains Visit Moscow With Premier Soong
Chinese Premier T. V. Soong leads a high level party including Chiang Kai-shek's son Chiang-Kuo to Moscow. The purpose of the visit remains uncertain due to garbled text but involves radio broadcasts and monitoring.
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Moscow
United Press
T. V. Soong
Enae Chiang Bait Shak
Ldex Son
Chiang-Kuo
Lef Chong Ging Itaiay
Coucing
Two Lebanon men discharged at Camp Atterbury
At Camp Atterbury Separation Center on June 27 two Lebanon Indiana men were processed for release from the service. Alfred Cox of 417 West Street received his release under the point system with 5 or more points under the adjusted service plan. Cpl Emmett Leap of Lebanon Route One was released under regulations for discharge of enlisted men 40 and over.
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Camp Atterbury
Lebanon
Ind
Alfred . Cox
417 West
Wader
Cpl
Emmett
Leap of
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