Boone County Ten Could Host U S Government Airport
Rumors of a government airport in Boone County gain traction from recent soil tests on six tracts north east of Hazelrigg and near Lebanon. Survey results were sent to the Cincinnati Ordnance Department for final action, with potential federal purchase and removal of structures if approved.
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Boone Farm
Lebanon
State Road
Hazelrigg
Cincinnati Ordnance Department
Haselrige
Indiana's Tire Quota for July Set at 1,625
Indiana's tire quota for July is 1,625 with a 14 percent increase over June. New tires and tubes are allocated for passenger cars trucks and farm tractors under Office of Price Administration certificates to be issued July 15 after wartime factory surveys and transportation boards are established.
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Indianapolis
Jones UR
la Was Anne
Indiana
State May Reach June Quota in Bond Sales
Indianapolis June 30 UP Hoosiers had their last chance today to push the Indiana war bond sales for June past the 14,876,200 quota chairman Eugene Pullam said he expected a buying surge started ten days ago would carry the state over his goal eight city and county unite yesterday were announced as having reached their month's quota they were South Bend Evansville and Wayne Martin Wells Posey Delaware and Clinton counties Twenty four units previously head none over the top on the basis of Aug 20 sales reports
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Indianapolis
Henderson Seeks Subsidies to Combat Inflation
Washington. Henderson tells congressional leaders that subsidies are needed immediately to curb inflation and prevent price increases on essential goods. He urges Congress to empower the OPA and the War Production Board to stabilize costs and avert a broader economic crisis.
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Henderson
Tay Card
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Jin
Peter
Congress
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Grego
Loestie
Iuileitaiy
Griv
Hicuterson
Aval
Cladde
Wiclwird
Sam Ray
Erat
Ritchie Removed From Command In Commons Debate
In a Commons debate today ministers announced General Sir Claude Auchinleck would assume command of the Eighth Army in Egypt, replacing General Sir Alan Cunningham. The move follows the stalled German drive in the Middle East as Winston Churchill and Roosevelt receive cheers. The British pledge to defend Egypt grew with a new approval for increased aid as Axis aggression escalates. Continued on page six.
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Winston
Choechel
Commons
Claude Auchinleck
Mnidnie
Bad
Mieus
Nod Mo Ritrhie
Eighth Army
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Styne
Bree Roosevelt
Tie
Lie Pevenlenothe
Mae Lampson
British Ambuscador
Egypt
Palae Axis Aggresson
MacARTHUR Awarded Congressional Medal
General Douglas MacArthur received the Congressional Medal at a Melbourne ceremony as Nelson Johnson, the U.S. minister to Australia, presented the decoration for conspicuous leadership in preparing the Philippines for resistance to Japan and for gallantry during defense and offensive operations on the Bataan Peninsula.
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Melbourne
San Douglas
MacArsh
O A Fw
Nelson T. Johnson
Australia
Philippines
Bataan
Vranviaco
Wag Eexional Neds
Kursk Front Battles Report German Tanks and Red Star
The Red Star today reports fierce Kursk frontline fighting as German tanks press an infantry advance. Russian forces reportedly destroyed several tanks while inflicting heavy losses. a Russian communique notes 2460 German casualties on one sector and 15 tanks lost on another as the battle continues.
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Red Star
Kursk
Bremen Bombed Again by R A
A strong force of Royal Air Force planes estimated at 600 or more bombed Bremen Germanys second largest port during the night The raid marks the third attack on Bremen since Thursday with over 1000 heavy bombers hitting docks and war industries Other targets included northwest German airfields and occupied railway lines
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London
Dune
Royal Air Force
Bremen
Germany
Air Ministry
Youths Sign Up For Registration Drives at Boone County
The notice indicates youths aged 18 to 20 are urged to register at local schools and community centers. Officials outline dates and locations for registration events, stressing that participation is essential for eligibility and civic engagement.
Trikappa fete planned for July twenty eighth
Mytas meeting of the Tey haps ity held Toeada ver ttt vone of Mr B Ww ye frye avenue plans were made for annual ice rem festis This event will be held as at the City gar of Washior and North East The Gite selected is Tuesday olf duty 28 M Manice Updike appointed Ma Brish McIntyre and Mra Othichman as co halen They name Vallois committees The small sacrifice fund will go to Hospital Unit 42 4 Cield hospital unit to be manned exclusively by dwessers Tri Kap pa will be its only sorce of supplementary surples and with all chavers in the state contributing the unit is assured of ax intel as 400 each month General Hospital Number 32 will resemble Base Hospital 32 j that served from Indiana in World War 1 The government is establishing no base hospitals for foreign service The basic supplies will be issued by the Government Continued On Page Four
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Manice Updike
Brish McIntyre
Mra Othichman
Mra Othichman As ¢Ohalen and They Are To Name He Vallois
Cield
Dwessers
Tri Kappa
Ax Intel
General Hospital
Base
Indiana
British fighting delaying action in desert battle
London reports British delaying action in the Egyptian desert as mobile units backed by RAF and American bombers clash with Axis forces near El Daba. Reinforcements from the United States arrive in Egypt, including air corps crews and equipment, while parachute troops move toward Greece and Crete for potential invasion options.
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London
Cairo
United States
Army Air Corps
Egypt
Bight
Daily Mail
Air Corps
Eighth Army
el Daba
Alexandria Naval Base
Europe
Sicily
Greece
Avis
Kevandria
Crete
Palestine
Syria
Delastea
Matta
Italy
Jugoslavia
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Stores Stay Open Thursday Afternoon for Holiday Week
Stores and shops in Lebanon will remain open Thursday afternoon due to the Fourth of July holiday falling on Saturday. About 60 or more business places will close early Saturday, while concerts and food markets and most other establishments stay open Friday night.
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Lebanon
Fternoon
Enraged Japanese Destroy City of Cebu
Lt. Col. Carlos P. Romulo reported upon arrival from Australia that Japanese occupation forces in the Philippines wiped out Cebu in a gigantic bonfire. He said the city of 146 000 was burned as punishment for guerrilla resistance and left a smouldering ruin with inhabitants fired upon from rooftops.
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Washington
Philippines
Cebu
Carlos P. Romulo
Australia
Romula
Manila
Douglas MacArthur
Swope of Boone County Dies at 67 in Indiana
Alva D Swope a Boone County pioneer and educator leader died at 67 after two weeks in Indianapolis Methodist Hospital Cause listed as complications Funeral services set at Lawter funeral home with Rev Ora McDaniel officiating Burial at Hopewell Cemetery Swope a former Clinton Township trustee and Indiana Townspeople Trustees president was a longtime Republican figure and state representative for the George F Cram Company in Indianapolis He held roles in education politics and civic groups across the county
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Boone County
Indianapolis Methodist Hospital
Lawter Funeral
Ora McDaniel
Hopewell Cemetery
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Lawler Chapel
Joseph Mo
Patsy
Kiarrett) Swope
Swope
Clinton Township
Tdl Swope
Indiana Townsap Trustees’ Association
Boone Centrie Alc
United States
Boone Cottey Republican Central Conmitte
Indiana University
Indianapolis
Elizaville
James Waggoner Takes Post at Hall and Frank Jewelers
James Waggoner of near Thorn town has joined Hall and Frank jewelers on the West side of the square Heiss a Bradley Water making School graduate from Pearia reports he will work in Pearl City area jewelry trade with the local firm Heiss is a Bradley Water making School graduate from Pearia.
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James Waggoner
Thorntown
Hall and Frank
Quare Heiss
Bradley Watermaking School
Pearia
Schricker keynotes Indiana Democratic State Convention
Governor Henry F. Schricker denounced Indiana Republicans for military unpreparedness and attacked the General Assembly’s actions. He cited Rep. Raymond Springer and Senator Willis, defended wartime defense measures, and warned of bitterness in the 1941 General Assembly as Democrats map a fall campaign. Continued on page five.
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Henry F. Schricker
Indiana
Indianapolis
Schricker
Ami
Geneal Assembly
Raymond Springer
Guam
Springer
Rayal Willix
T Peess Hentoln
Aime Durck
Willis
General Assembly
Democrats Meet At Indianapolis To Select Ticket
Delegates at the Democratic state convention in Indianapolis adopted a wartime platform and pledged continued support for state and federal administrations. The event drew many leaders and delegates to the Coliseum as candidates for state offices were listed, including Winfield K. Denton for Governor and others from Evansville, Gary, Indianapolis, Terre Haute and South Bend.
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Indianapolis
Tad
Winfield Ry Denton
Evansidle
Indiana House of Representatives
Denton
Winfield K. Denton
Evansville
K. Curtis White
L. B. Clayton
Gary
Harry EB. Mee Clan
Shelbyville
George N. Beamer
South Bend
Incume
Americans Return Home From Europe Amid Welcome
The Swedish liner Drote arriving from Lisbon today brought more than 300 Americans including eight U S diplomatic officials. Latin American and Canadian nationals were aboard, and a large gathering of over 300 people lined the pier to greet them as passengers waved from lifeboats and crawled the rails in a festive homecoming.
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Jersey
Lisbon
United States
Prime Minister Curtin Calls Australia Lacking Strength
Melbourne reports Prime Minister John Curtin warned Australia remains under strong, under equipped, and not fully organized for war. The statement surprised American and Australian officers amid optimism before a lease-lead mission warned of risk near Suez. Senate moves to approve a 342.82 billion army appropriation for 1943 by voice vote, sending the bill back to the House.
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Melbourne
John Curtain
Australia
Egypt
Suez
Washington
Senate
House
Weather: Cooler Temperatures Expected This Afternoon
A partially readable weather note indicates cooler conditions this afternoon and a drop in temperature tonight. The fragment suggests a Wednesday forenoon change and a general trend toward lower temperatures with possible evening cooling.
Stores to Have Bond Drive Wednesday in Lebanon
Coordinated with the United States treasury department Lebanon retail stores will suspend merchandise sales for fifteen minutes from 12 Noon to 12:15 PM Wednesday to support the statewide War Savings Bonds and Stamps drive. Prominent uptown stores display windows to promote the event.
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United States Treasury Department
Lebanon
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