Allied armies invade Germany to seize Rhine bridgehead
Allied British French and Belgian forces crossed the Rhine at 6 a.m. occupying Dusseldorf Duisburg and Ruhrort without incident. German reparation talks in London faltered as Berlin urged restraint and the fate of American participation in Coblenz remained unsettled.
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ED. L. Keen
United Press
London
March
Germany
Uiew
Dusseldorf
Duisberg
Ruhrort
Rhine
Berlin
von Simons
League of Nations
Dusseldorff
Coblenz
Coblenz Bridge-Head
Washington
Occupation of Ruhvort Achieved Without Incident
Paris reports the occupation of Ruhvort was accomplished today by allied forces without incident. A river fleet is anchored off the port as the French war office issues the official statement.
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Paris
Ruhvort
French War Office
Allied Armies Drive Into German Ruhr Valley
Allied troops from France Britain and Belgium crossed the Rhine near dawn marching into Dusseldorf Duishere and Ruhrort and advancing into Germany's Ruhr Valley. General Gegontie of the French Army directed operations from his headquarters opposite Dusseldorff with General Laucher commanding French forces. A barbwire barrier was built at the Dusseldorf bridge during the night.
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Rhine
Dusseldorff
Duishere
Ruhrort
Ruhr
Germany
Gegontie
Laucher
Dusseldorf Bridge
City Council Busy Session Lines Up Street Projects
The bi monthly meeting saw a string of street improvement items. A remonstrance against a West Street wing was laid aside. West street water mains extension was debated with possible extra fire plugs. Oiling plans use general taxation and may start in May. Lights granted for several city spots. J Y Brown named inspector of Prince Street curb and gutter. Salzman elected to Warnock cemetery board to fill vacancy. Curfew ordinance delayed for public opinion amid objections to notifying parents when children are taken home.
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Albert Leach
Jasper N. Davidson
North West Street
West Street
Spruce
Oak Street
Sprow Brothers’ New Store
J. Y. Brown
Prince Street
Paul Salzman
Board of Regions
Warnock Cemetery
Will Daugherty
Salzman
W. T. Dorsey
Law and Order League
Young Boy Breaks Arm At Franklin School Building
Herschell Amy 12 year old son of Mr and Mrs Harve Amy of 1111 South Prince Street fell and broke his left arm while playing at the Franklin School building on Monday. He was carried home and continues to suffer considerable pain.
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Franklin School
Herschell
Harve Amy
South Prince Street
Masonic Rank Events Highlight Local Knights Templar Visit
The Princeton commandery No. 46 Knights Templar visited the Masonic temple for a gala night led by Grand Junior Warden Direlle Chaney of Sullivan. William A. Wilson received the Order of the Temple as officers announced. Past Masters Night at Prince Lodge No. 231 follows with Master Mason degree for George H. Taylor and a light lunch after. Easter service at First Presbyterian Church features Rev. Louden A. Harriman delivering the sermon with the Knights marching in from the temple in full dress.
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Eastern Star
Temple
Direlle Chaney
Sullivan
Order of the Temple
William A. Wilson
Jasper
James D. Ryan
Frank L. Gregory
Horace Hitch
William H. Harter
Clarence Wilkins
Joseph B. Pilant
Winslow
Prince Judge
George H. Taylor
Robert A. Woods
Pilant
Thomas W. Cullen
Jesse FE. Haubner
George C. Kendle
Harry G. May
Steaard
Robert H.clark
Lucius Alvis
Columbia Lodge
Patoka
Tyler
Ryan
Knights
Indiana General Assembly adjourns after swift session and speed record
The seventy second Indiana General Assembly adjourned after a business like closing with little frenzy. The main action centered on the Senatorial Apportionment bill stalled by conference committee disagreements. Governor vetoes none of his preferred measures. key bills on local government debt limits and tax assessment reforms advance, with a state board empowered to adjust county assessments.
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Indiana State Capitol
Indiana General Assembly
Sie
Conference Committee
Senate
Doerm
Woten
State Board of Tax Commissioners
County Boards of Review
State Board
United States Faces Decision on Joining German Invasion
Washington weighs U S participation as Allies plan a possible advance into Germany. Secretary Weeks says no official rise of American troops on the Rhine for an invasion, while a homeward move for U S forces in Germany is under consideration. Cabinet meeting to discuss the course for the United States in light of recent German terms.
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Washington
March
United States
Secretary of
Rhine
Germany
Near East Relief Fund Surpasses Gibson County Goal
Dr. W. P. Abell reports Gibson County’s Near East Relief drive raised 1056.88 total with 306.88 over the quota, accomplished without soliciting funds. He asserts the county’s generosity proves “the heart of Gibson County is all right” despite rumors of over solicitation.
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Gibson County
W. P. Abell
Able
Gibson
Abell
Ruth Hildebrant and Parvin Smith Wedding at French Lick
The marriage of Ruth Hildebrant of Dale Indiana and Parvin Smith of this city occurred Saturday March 5 at French Lick. The Rev Lutz of the A B church officiated. The groom works as a mechanic at the A L Maxwell garage. They will reside in this city.
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Ruth Hildebrant
Dale
Ind
Parvin Smith
French Lick
Lutz
A. B. Church
A. L. Maxwell Garage
Mrs. Smith
Seattle
Wash
Steve Hulfish
Owensville
Star-Echo
Hasi
the General Baptist Church
John Montgomery
Court grants permanent injunction against Sunday picture shows
Circuit Judge Baltzell issues a permanent injunction stopping United Theaters and Amusements from operating their Picture Shows on Sundays in the city. The company had agreed not to run Sunday shows until Indiana legislature acts, a condition not met this session, so the restraining order remains in effect. A separate dissolution suit against the corporation was dismissed with the prosecution.
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R. C. Baltzell
United Theaters and Amusements Company
Indiana
Baltzeil
Herdis F. Clements
Posey
Picture Show Corporation
Past Presidents Lead Rotary Meeting
The Rotary club Tuesday meeting was led by Past President Levi with Abell presiding later. Levi declined to speak as others were urged by the presiding officer. The group enjoyed a lively session with several members in attendance and a future program announced.
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Rotary
Levi
Abell
Biggs
Alva Levi
Présidia
Thes
Meat packing wage cuts hit over 200000 workers
Wage reductions of about 12 percent affect some 200 000 employees in major meat packing plants in the United States, including 30 000 in Chicago. Notices posted amid worker anxiety as union leaders meet in Omaha to determine next steps and possible strikes in response to ending the wartime ten hour day.
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J. L. O'Sullivan
United Press
Chicago
Omaha
Dennis Lane
Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers of America
Prize Winners Named in Owensville Club Sessions
Owensville March 8 prize list shows boys and girls winners with cash awards from the Pig club corn club and sponsor groups. Top prizes include James Keneipp $10 Winfred Williams $6 and Elizabeth Reed $4.75. The event drew 38 competitors from Princeton Haubstadt Ft Branch and Owensville.
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Owensville
Robert Hudleson
Winfred Williams
Winston Thompson
Raymond Emerson
James Thompson
Fern Wallace
Marivin Pegram
Elizabeth Reed
Pig Club
First State Bank
Cantaloupe,, Co
Wilson and Company
Maumee Melon Company
Johnson Melon Company
Corn Club
C. L. Clayton
Robert Hudelson
Hassel Strong
Lorel Simpson
Raymond Thompson
Princeton
Haubstadt Ft. Branch
Youths Plead Not Guilty in Burglary Case
Oakland City youths Gilbert Falls and Keller Tisdale faced circuit court arraignment on burglary charges after several weeks in jail on grand larceny and burglary. They waived reading of affidavits and pled not guilty. Trials set for Monday March 23.
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Gilbert Falls
Keller Tisdale
Oakland City
Falls
Tisdale
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Burnell Benson
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Evansville
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