28 Jun 1941
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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily Reporter
Location
Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1941
Page
1
Read notes indicate Nate votes on onetary bill extension as opponents denounce devaluation and power. Carter Giase criticizes the measure as unnecessary while Glass defends it. Senate action expected Thursday with amendments and town parity plans, cotton and farm commodity prices mentioned.
A brief notice states a state organized road tour was announced on Monday with details continuing on page 4. The snippet references a state event and directs readers to page 4 for further information.
A weather brief reports Mercury reached 97 degrees setting a season high before cooling to 60 degrees overnight. The article notes a light early morning rise to 7 degrees but the main point centers on the record heat and subsequent cooling.
Milly Conn mother of boxer Billy Conn died in Pittsburgh after a long illness. Conn had refereed his fighter son’s Baltimore bout last Friday night and did not accompany her when she passed away, dying a few hours after the event.
Workers at Chrysler plants in Marysville and other sites walked out in protest of speedups and alleged personnel policies. UAW regional officers and company officials sparred over pace and safety as talks continued, with both sides seeking a settlement to end the work stoppage.
Fragmentary OCR shows political dispute over republican administration and constitutional authority. Mentions references to patronage, centralization acts, and key figures such as Gum, Sid, and Shotwell in a state political clash. Page 2 fragment hints at ongoing procedural debates without full context.
How to form the thrift habit to buy Defense Bonds by saving a small fraction of income. Ten cents daily plus a dollar on birthday grows to 37.50 in a year, the price of a forty dollar bond. Bonds are insured by full faith and credit of the U S Government. To purchase, visit the post office or bank or write to the Treasurer of the United States.
Russell Alexander, DePauw University public relations chief, appeared as guest speaker at a Rotary meeting. The informal talk covered seeds, weather notes, and campus publicity, drawing light remarks on audience mood and attendee reactions.
London dispatch reports American Tomahawk fighter planes engaging German Messerschmitt craft in a large air clash. The RAF and Royal Air Force pilots drove the fight, with at least four enemy aircraft shot down and several damaged as Tomahawks surged across the skies. A sergeant-pilot praised the Tomahawks for their performance and the result of the engagement continued on page 2.
Donation records show contributions totaling $400 with individual gifts from Mr. Mro W H Parr Sr Dr Stephen F Sullivan and McDaniel among others. Previous reports listed $85.27. grand total now shown as $49.27 plus scattered notes and OCR garble from OCONEE.
London reports British warships intercepted the German prison ship Alstertor and rescued 78 Merchant Navy men. The Alstertor, a 4063 ton Hamburg outbound vessel, carried survivors from the steamships Rabaul and Trafalgar, with details of casualties provided by the admiralty.
Lebanon officials postpone pool opening as water supply delays and equipment fixes stall TR11 season launch. Superintendent Ridgway is away, repairs and water filling slow, leaving official opening uncertain beyond the planned tomorrow date.
The first test flight of the bomber, a World War era long-range craft, took place yesterday at Maren Field as engineers gathered data on weight, speed, and handling. Initial flight showed good control with early discussions of practicability and armament for further testing by Douglas Aircraft Company for potential Wright field evaluation.
United Press reports the Soviet armed forces counterattacked German blitzkrieg, breaking up northern and southern German offensives. Moscow dispatches claim the Red Army repulsed battles to outflank Soviet defenses, with heavy fighting near Minsk and along the Baltic coast as German forces push toward Leningrad and the Baltic region.
Washington reports a drastic army policy shift seeks to purge officers deemed unfit. Acting War Secretary Patterson asks Congress for broad powers to dismiss unfit commanders, and to cut the select service age cap, affecting regular army and reserves. A涉及 impeachment style overhaul aims to bolster a hard hitting mechanized force.
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