Allied Bombers Pound Sicily Day and Night Invasion Decision
Allied headquarters report heavy day and night air bombardment of Sicily with raids on Bocca di Falco Castelvetrano Sciacca Borizzi Marsala and other airfields. British Wellington and American bombers led strikes as Eisenhower announces new invasion plans while Germany and Russia report counter moves and air offensives.
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N. Aprica
U.P
Sicily
Eisenhower
Pantelleria
Bocca di Falco
Castelvetrano
Billy Mitchell
Sciacca
Borizzi
Marsala
London
King George
Africa
France
America
Order of Bath
Britain
Europe
Dunkirk
Belgium
Holland
Berlin
Germany
Ruhr
Russia
Leningrad
Red Army
Moscow
Smolensk
Orel
Ukraine
Hospital Notes From Worthington And Surrounding Areas
Hospital report records several admissions and births including a tonsillectomy planned for four year old Mary Jane Deatrich of Worthington. Mrs. Arthur Rine of Jasonville admitted for treatment, while Mrs. Glen Inman of Switz City welcomed a six pound twelve ounce son last night. John Hamlin of Bloomfield route 4 christened John David after a Tuesday birth weighing five pounds. Janice Nolan taken home this afternoon and Miss Pearl Johnson of Bloomfield dismissed this morning.
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Mary Jane Deatrich
William J. Deatrich
Worthington
Arthur Rine
Jasonville
Glen Inman
Switz City
John Hamlin
Bloomfield
Theaby
Inman Improves But Remains Unwell at Home
Will Inman, once in Mary Sherman hospital at Sullivan, was moved to his home in Vicksburg yesterday where friends may call. He is reported to be no better and remains under care.
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Will Inman
Mary Sherman
Sullivan
Vicksburg
Local boys attend 4H club roundup at Purdue
Five Ellis and Worthington 4H members joined Warren Pope Baxter Ellis from North Linton and others at Purdue University for a two day 4H roundup. The poultry and egg judging team placed fourth in the state against twenty one teams with coach Clarence Creager. Placings not announced yet.
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Purdue University
Virginia Wilson
Frank ‘Wilson
Junior Perigo
Ellis
Vernom ‘Hunter
Worthington
Clarence Creager
Warren Pope
Baxter Ellis
North Linton
Harry Clayton
Jolly Moody
iSiwitz ‘City
Greene County
Plane crash near Terre Haute kills cadet and instructor
Indiana report says Naval Air Cadet Arthur O Neal Jr of Mattoon and instructor A E Pennington of St Louis died after a takeoff crash at Terre Haute Municipal airport. O Neal trained under Navy V 5 program at Indiana State College. first fatal accident at school since 1909. In Lebanon Catherine Harris dies at 101, widow of Civil War veteran. two of nine children survive.
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Tirhe Haute
Ind
Up—Ic
A. A
Terre Haute
Naval Air Cadet
Arthur O’neal, Jr
Mattoon
Til
A.E. Pennington
St. Louis
Terre ‘Haute
O'Neal
Indiana State College
Lebanon
U.R
Catherine ‘Harris
Harris
Lbanon
Charles Thompson
Fred Thompson
Indianapolis
Indianapolis man dies after hit and run
George Knapp 73 died at Indianapolis City Hospital from injuries suffered June 9 when struck by a hit and run driver. The report also notes Nob le Miller of Columbus named president of the Fifth Division of the National Railway Mail association and lists other officers, plus Indiana education notes on diplomas for senior boys entering service and summer enrollment. Aviation cadet T B Cavanaugh escaped serious injury in a Bluffton plane crash near Peru, and Indiana Boys State ballots focus on governor race between James Garrison and Jack Butler.
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Indianapolis
U.P
George Knapp
Indianapolis City
Noble Miller
Columbus
Ohio
National Railway Mail Association
Indiana
Illinois
Miller
Floyd Walker
Cincinnati
Joe Bosier
Louisville
Clement Malan
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Bluffton
T. B. Cavanaugh
Savannah
Cavanaugh
Naval Aviation
Peru
American Legion
Marion County
James Garrison
Franklin
Jack Butler
Wabash
Garrison
Federalist Party
Butler
New York City Mayor Investigation Backed by None
New York city council met after midnight to vote on a La Guardia administration investigation. The chamber split with President Newbold Morris facing boos as he proclaimed the administration clean. Hart accused administration stooges of blocking the meeting while the Democratic majority moved to censure Morris.
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New York
U.P
City Council of
la Guardia
Newbold Morris
Hart
Brooklyn
Stooges
Morris
British Fighter Planes Shoot European West Coast for the Invasion
United Press reports British fighter planes struck the west coast of Europe during the invasion buildup. Planes strafed ships and shore installations, and a fighter claim of downing an enemy plane was noted over Denmark. Axis radio highlighted Allied naval density near North Africa, Sicily, and Sardinia. Greece awaits liberation as Syria Turkey border closed, hinting at a British move toward Greece. Yugoslav resistance sees Chetniks and partisans unite aided by Stalinist shifts.
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Europe
Denmark
England
North
Africa
Sicily
Sardinia
Madrid
Vichy
Italy
Mussolini
Il Duce
Rome
Greece
Syria
Turkey
Jugoslavia
London
Lack of Workers May Stop Classes
Ladies of Linton Stockton township and Greene county urged to aid a Surgical Dressing Unit amid wartime shortages. About 160 women had promised to help but fewer than half had joined the work room, as workers are needed for dressings and relief of the front.
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Linton
Stockton Township
Greene County
Newsmen Chase Unconfirmed Chaplin Elopement Report
Hollywood reporters rush to verify a coastwide tip claiming Charlie Chaplin eloped with 18 year old Oona ONeill daughter of the playwright. Joan Barry who accused Chaplin of fathering her child collapsed upon hearing the rumor as a tipster prompted checks of marriage licenses.
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Hollywood
Calif
Charlie Chaplin
Oona O'Neill
Joan Barry
Miss O'Neill
Russians Break Through Orel Front as Four German Attacks Fail
Red Army forces crossed the Oka river north of Orel and penetrated German defenses near Mtsensk amid heavy fighting. Red Star reports four German counter-attacks repulsed while Soviet air and naval units strike targets in the Ukraine and northern waters.
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Red Army
Orel
Mtsensk
Berlin
Tula
Moscow
Oka
Red Star
Red Air Force
Ukraine
Red Navy
M A Birch Dies Tuesday Night In Cass
Mrs. Mary Ann Birch dies Tuesday night at eight thirty five in Cass after eight months illness. Born May 25 1686 in Tennessee she was 78. Survived by ten children including Myrtle Mitchell Eva Rowan Emma Scamihorn and others. one sister Emma Dietz in Kokomo. Funeral Friday at Cass Methodist church with Rev Arvie Christi officiating. interment Dugger cemetery.
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Mary Ann. Birch
Emma‘Scamshorn
Cass
Tennessee
Alfred Birch
Myrtle Mitchell
Dugger
Eva Rowan
City
Tivo
Sullivan
Aikin
Scamshorn
Cass Methodist Church
Arvie Christi
Paul Rader
John Rader
Bloomfield
Freeman Greene County
Robert Scott
Switz City
Paul
Elnora
John and
Flossie ‘M. Poindexter Rader
Switz
Evening World
R. D. Rader
Henry Poindexter
Geraldine Jones
New York City
Norman Rader
United States Army
First of Season Fish Story From Mr Strong
Mr Strong reports catching two bass in a secret spot this season. He claims one bass weighed 44 pounds and the other 6 pounds. Additional details are not provided.
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Red ‘Strong
Mr. Strong
China and Japan war reports mix gas use and air raids
The dispatch notes Chiang Kai-shek forces advancing on the Yangtze while Japan is accused of gas warfare in China. Allied raids on Rabaul and New Guinea airfields are reported with no Allied losses.
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United Press
Tojo
Japan
Pacific
Gen
Mac.Arthur
New Britain
Rabaul
New Guinea
Bena Bena
Madang
China
Michitai
Shansi
Chiang Kai-shek
Shanghai
Roosevelt
Axis
Yangtze River
Hwajung
Lake Tung Ting
South Pacific
United States
MacArthur
King George Visits North Africa and Honors Eisenhower
The King travels to Africa with two British officials to boost Allied troops. He presents General Eisenhower with the Knight's Cross of the Royal Bath and expresses support to American ground troops and French soldiers fighting to free Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
England
Africa
Europe
Buckingham Palace
Eisenhower
George
James Grigg
Archibald Sinclair
James
Archibald
France
Softball doubleheader scheduled at high school park
Tonight at 6 30 o’clock the Jaycees face Merchants in a high school park game. The Sluggers versus Elks, postponed from Tuesday due to rain, will now be played Friday evening. The public is invited to attend both games.
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Jaycees
Sluggers
Elks
Scout Camporee Planned at Humphreys Park Linton
The White River Council of Boy Scouts announces a Scout Camporee at Humphreys Park in Linton on June 18 and 19. Troops 16 62 64 50 61 53 65 and 87 will participate in an overnight event fostering camping skills and fellowship.
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White River
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Department of Conservation
General Assembly
L. A. Warren
Mr. Warren
Y.D
Inman
Indiana News
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Palermo
Traponi
Tunisia
Syracuse
Mediterranean Sea
Colo
Malta
Reggio Calabria
Ldly
Reggio
Rome Radio
Communist International
Chas. Chaplin
German
Miro
A. Birch
Ning George
North Africa
King of
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