29 Jun 1944
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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily Reporter
Location
Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1944
Page
1
Fragmented OCR narrates Dewey assuming command of a Republican campaign effort. The text cites Chicago figures, party leadership, and electoral vote mentions, with references to Bricker and California votes. It appears to be a multi-page political item, noting continued discussion on page five.
Governor Thomas E. Dewey accepted the Republican nomination in Chicago and vowed to lead the nation away from nonmilitary war conduct if elected. He denounced the New Deal, backed foreign policy cooperation to prevent future wars, praised military leaders George C. Marshall and Ernest J. King, and warned against interference with military authority.
London reports massive Allied bomber fleets struck deep into central Germany amid improving weather. Flying Fortress and Liberator formations attacked aircraft factories refineries and other industrial targets from Leipzig to far eastern Reich borders as observers noted up to two thousand planes in the raid.
Chinch bugs continue to spread across Boone County, damaging 10 to 60 percent of fields near wheat while affecting less than 8 percent of total corn acreage. County Agent Manna A Caldwell notes farmers hold back the pests with dust barriers, with some proving highly effective.
Boone county rationing office is closed to the public today and will remain closed tomorrow to allow clerical staff to issue rationing certificates. The office will reopen to the public as usual Saturday morning.
Advertises detasseling work for corn seed production. Seeks boys and girls age 13 and older, at least 100 pounds and four feet tall, to work Monday through Friday with opportunities for meals and supervision. Emphasizes need for eager helpers and mentions agent Munns in Caldwell.
Lebanon good fellows rallied to the Penny Ice Fund finding eleven donors added to the total, with thirteen dollars contributed to aid residents unable to cover ice and necessities. The Lions Club may sponsor continued support for needy residents.
Frankfort Indiana June 29 Dewey Bricker a 37 year old railroad worker was sought by curious residents for his view on the Republican party ticket named at Chicago yesterday. He could not be found and his telephone was unanswered. Neighbors did not know his party affiliation.
Rome reports American armored forces broke through bitter German defense along the west coast highway and pushed more than miles toward avenue Beghorn, while other Allied columns advance north along a 0 mile front. Since May 11, over 32,000 prisoners have been taken, with Germans delaying the push near Perugia Siena and Florence.
London reports Soviet Premier Stalin announced the capture of Petrozavodsk, capital of the Karelian Soviet Republic, as part of a deep maneuver on the Finnish front. General Meretskov’s forces are hailed with 24 gun salvos for the victory, while other advances include Slutsk seizure and Kondopoga rail hub taken near Paav Fuse.
The Lebanon Lions Club held a regular meeting at Wheeler's with acting president Herman Astle presiding. The program included the Pledge of Allegiance and a guest list featuring Sgt Harold Tanselles of Sheppard Field Wichita Falls Texas and Rev Francis Chambers of the Lebanon Presbyterian Church.
County superintendents from the West Central district convene an all day session at the office of School Superintendent Paglin. Topics include attendance forms and curriculum, with A Pound Vigo serving as chairman. Discussions cover administrative forms, course of study, textbooks, and growth evaluation for military and industrial service credit.
Tom Dewey, nominated for president, spoke at his first press conference from the Draft Dewey headquarters. He said he would outline major campaign plans after consults with Republican leaders across the country and with the Republican national committee. He planned a meeting with the committee at 11 am tomorrow.
June 29 Tewksbury Massachusetts UP reports a sergeant in an air detachment published a final letter to his mother Mrs Jeremiah Houlihan. He writes that his death will not erase her sacrifice and that their struggle remains meaningful amidst global threats to civilization.
A disjointed wartime bond appeal urges readers to double purchases to fund invasion efforts against Hitler and Tojo. It claims over sixty thousand Americans own bonds and emphasizes rapid value from holding bonds large and long.
Earle Gillette, longtime Boone County War Price and Rationing Board member, was named chairman after Fred Duff resigned. The choice, confirmed by James Strickfurd of the Indianapolis Price Administration district, follows Gillette’s active Civilian Defense involvement since 1943.
Mr Jones quotes: Fred Duff resigns as chairman with regret. Duff served many weekly hours as a volunteer to promote the war effort, exemplifying unselfish American spirit. Continued on Page Four.
Allied armored forces widened their advance southwest of Caen after repelling German counterattacks along the Odon and Orne rivers. British and Canadian units seized high ground near Evrecy and Esquay while pushing toward Mouen, Tessel-Bretteville, and Grain-Mondrainville. The drive included a two mile road gain between Evrecy and Villers-Bovage and maintained initiative despite German counterpunches, with 17 German planes destroyed in the last 18 hours of combat and fighter bases shifting back 100 miles since D-Day.
Heat wave moves eastward with higher temperatures expected in the coming weekend. Maximums in the Midwest rise today as temperatures climb to 90 degrees or more by Saturday and Sunday, signaling unseasonably hot weather ahead.
In June the Boone County Red Cross knitting room sent 20 sleeveless army sweaters and 30 army scarfs to service members. Current stock includes 33 sleeveless sweaters 50 mufflers 80 helmets and 100 gloves for the Army. The Eastern Area manager thanks volunteers and notes the Army and Navy want continued support. Red Cross HQ will close July 4. Surgical dressings workers urged to join another class to avoid production cuts.
American forces advance on Saipan despite heavy resistance and eliminate organized defense at Nafutan Point. Roosevelt signs major wartime appropriations totaling 49 billion for the War Department and 179.6 million for the Office of Price Administration amid ongoing global conflict. In France and Italy, partisan fighting and fleeing fascists signal continued pressure on Axis in 1944 fronts.
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