Local Outlook Shows Mixed Harvest Hopes After Wet Season
The lingering wet spell leaves farmers uncertain about crops with forecasts split between optimism and caution. While corn may recover with favorable weather, losses in river bottoms persist. Apples and peaches promise, cherries near ripe, and broader salvage efforts expand. Utilities and manufacturing notes touch on rubber, chewing gum, and synthetic tires, with Decoration Day bringing fewer longtime residents home and used car prices rising as demand shifts.
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United States
Hospital Notes From Lyons To Bloomfield Area
Hospital report lists Mrs Lethal Ellet of Lyons route undergoing a minor operation this morning and Eric Dishman of Koleen having a major operation today. Mrs Thurlow Allen of Lyons and Mrs Earl J Haywood of Bloomfield had major surgery Monday night. A newborn Mary Ellen died shortly after birth and was given to Mrs Robert McKee of Bloomfield Monday. Several patients were discharged or taken home Monday including Mrs Fred Crowder and baby of Bloomfield route 4 and Mrs Alva Strauser and baby of Bloomfield route 8. Kenneth Weathers of Worthington was dismissed and Mrs Violet Talbott returned home in Linton yesterday. Mrs Homer Bland and twin daughters Lana Mae and Frances Kay were taken home this morning.
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Robert McKee
Bloomfield
Mary Ellen
Homer Bland
Lana Mae
Frances Kay
Allied Armada Concentrated at Gibraltar Ahead of Invasion
United Press reports a large Allied fleet anchored at Gibraltar with 104 ships, while German sources speculate on a European invasion this month. Allies push into southern Europe with air raids on Foggia Sardinia Panarella and Mediterranean fronts, as Luftwaffe losses rise and American air forces claim record destruction in May.
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Gibraltar
Proadzat
Europe
France
Germany
Africa
Eighth Army
Egypt
Syria
Iran
Iraq
Cyprus
Soutthern
Foggia
Waiter
Naples
Italy
LaGuardia
New York
Sardinia
Pantelleria
Middle East
Britain
RAF
Boulogne
London
Eighth American Air Force
Henry Arnold
Axis
West Point
Woman overcomes disability to raise a family and pursue music
In Erie Pennsylvania a woman disabled at age three by losing both legs has lived over 40 years with artificial limbs. She built a musical career, married, and became mother to five children, articulating the philosophy what you don't have you don't miss.
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Erie Pa
Elizabeth Swanson
Tve
De Gaulle Giraud Controversy Delays New French Government
United Press reports a storm of controversy between Generals De Gaulle and Giraud slows formation of France’s postwar government. A third executive committee meeting is postponed as clashes over leadership and who will fill key roles continue.
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de Gaulle
Giraud
Central Executive Committee
France
DeGaulle
Gen. Catroux
Orly Catroux
Nine
Marcel Peyrouten
Pay-As-You-Go Tax Bill Passes House
The House approved the compromise pay-as-you-go taxation plan by 159 to 68, with a roll call following a standing vote. President Roosevelt pledged to sign it, signaling movement toward final approval as the Senate was expected to act promptly.
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Washington
House
Senate
Roosevelt
Sam Rayburn
Robertson
Virgina
Robert N. Doughton
Ways and Means Committee
Treasury
Soviet Big Guns Halt Nazi Attacks on Several Fronts
From Lisi ishansk southeast of Kharkov to the Caucasus the Red Army repelled two counterattacks and inflicted heavy losses. Soviet fliers downed four German planes and grounded ten near an enemy airfield. In the Caucasus artillery hammered defenses northeast of Novorossiysk as Germany claimed air superiority near Krimskaya.
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United Press
Russia
Lisischansk
Kharkov
Caucasus
Red Army
Novorossisk
Allendale Open-Pit Mines Targeted for Safety Upgrades
Federal mine inspector urges Cen tral Indiana Coal to improve lighting and PPE at Allendale operations near Linton Indiana. High walls need sloping while equipment remains well maintained and workers show caution and follow warning signals.
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Allendale
Central Indiana Coal Company
Linton
Greene County
Ind
R. R. Sayers
Bureau of Mines
Bureau
Sayers
Treasury to launches June campaign for war bonds quotas
The treasury plans an intensified drive starting June 15 to boost payroll purchases of war bonds. Quotas will be set for about 180,000 major US firms, not below 10 percent of gross payroll, with a self applies slogan figure it out for yourself.
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Washington
Treasury
United States
Memorial Planned by Columbiana Chapter No 140 C E S
Memorial services announced for the Columbiana Chapter No 140 C E S will be held at 7 30 p m Friday in the Masonic hall. Eastern Star members are urged to attend the regular meeting.
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Columbiana Chapter
Masonic
30 Day Truce Ends in Indiana Miners Strike
In Terre Haute Indiana on June 1 the one month soft coal contract truce expired at midnight and at least 7400 United Mine Workers are on strike. District 11 Vice President Curtis Nicholson reports most miners did not report for work with a few showing last night and then quitting. District 8 reports 400 miners idle at 12 surface pits in that sector.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana
United Mine Workers
District 11
Curtis Nicholson
Nicholson
District
J. M. Luther
Clay City
Mrs. Mary McCammon Dies Near Paxton After Illness
Mrs. Mary McCammon died at her daughter Mrs Albert Booker’s home on Paxton Route 4 at 10 20 this morning after a brief illness. Born April 2 1860 she was 83. Survived by three children Carl McCammon Ivan McCammon and Mrs Albert Booker and two sisters. Funeral from Prairie Chapel with burial in nearby cemetery.
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Mary McCammon
Albert ‘Booker
Paxton Route 4
John and
Frances Bylain Hume
William McCammon
Prairie Chapel
Carl [McCammon
St. Francisville
Ill
Albert Booker
Vandalism Damages Last Chance Tavern on South Main
A rock attack damaged the Last Chance Tavern early Tuesday on South Main Street. No robbery attempt occurred as front windows were shattered.
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Last Chance
Main
Meeting Postponed by The Clarion Club
The Clarion club meeting planned for Thursday afternoon is postponed for two weeks according to today’s announcement.
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Clarion Club
Coal Miners Strike Widens Across States
Field reports from Western Pennsylvania West Virginia Alabama Kentucky and other coal regions show a broad strike as miners refuse to work without a contract. The stoppage began before the 30 day truce expired and has grown into a government related action even as maintenance crews stay in mines to pump water. The War Labor Board vetoed a $2 day raise but approved portal to portal pay, with no agreement on scope. In Harlan Kentucky forty of forty one soft coal mines closed as 11 500 UMW members walk out. The Benham mine reportedly continues operating.
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Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Alaibbama
Kentucky
Uncle Sam
Persident
John L. Lewis
War Labor ‘Board
Attu Island victory and war bond drive progress
Reports from Indianapolis describe Major Rezin Davis becoming liaison for Indiana selective service with draft offices and changes in leadership. Hoosier efforts push a June war bond sale targeting 19 million dollars while scouts mobilize house to house campaigns and prior May results show strong oversubscription.
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Indianapolis
U.P
New York
Rezin Davis
Indiana
Hoosier
State War Savings
Wray Fleming
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Camp Fire
Fleming
Former UPI editor to speak in Bloomington on Doolittle Day
Former Tokyo Bureau Manager Robert Bellaire of United Press will address two Bloomington events on Thursday. He will speak at a war production rally designated as Jimmy Doolittle Day at the RCA plant and later address Indiana University at a convocation Thursday night.
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Bloomington
Ind
U.P
Tokyo
Robert Bellaire
The
United Press
Jimmy Doolittle
RCA
Bellaire
Indiana University
Mrs Earl Kline Injured in New Albany Crash
Mrs Earl Kline and her daughter Patricia Kay of New Albany are in critical condition at St Andrews hospital after a Thursday night crash near New Albany. The three-vehicle collision left Mrs Kline and her daughter as the only survivors.
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Earl Kline
Patricia Kay
New Albany
St. Andrews Hospital
Soldier Drowned Near George Field in Illinois
Public relations officials at George Field Illinois report that Pvt Joseph Telesz of Detroit drowned in a stream near the air base while returning from leave. He and a fellow serviceman were in a small skiff that capsized. the companion swam to safety.
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George Field
U.P
Ill
Joseph Telesz
Detroit
Army Air Base
Telesz
Vincennes
Lawrenceville
Ban on Driving May Be Necessary Says Ickes
Solid Fuels administrator Ickes says a national dim-out and ban on nonessential train travel may be needed if the coal strike grows serious. The plan would cut outdoor lighting to save coal for electric power. on May 1 the nation held forty nine days of coal above ground.
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Washington, D. C
U.P
Solid Fuels
Ickes
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