Board named for mission into Soviet
A U S mission to confer with British and Soviet authorities on munitions and materials for Russia departs soon. Roosevelt named W Averill Harriman chair, with James H Burns Harry L Hopkins George Brett and others joining. they join a British mission led by Lord Beaverbrook to coordinate deliveries to the Soviet Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satcete
Sovet
Russia
Roosevelt
W. Averill Harriman
London
James H. Burns
Division of Defense Aid Reports
Harry L. Hopkins
George ‘H. Brett
Army
Air Corps
Great Britain
Middle East
William Harrison Standley
Naval Operations
William ‘H. Batt
Offie of
U. S
Lord Beaverbrook
Three Killed as Trucks Crash Near Lebanon Ind
A dash Saturday near Slabtown northeast of Lebanon Indiana left three dead. Garth Duckworth 25 and his brother Donald 21 of Forest Clinton County were in a tomato truck that collided with Harry G Sanford 35 of Cincinnati Ohio in a truck carrying NES and paint. State police cited possible slippery pavement after rain but no witnesses.
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Lebanon
Ind
Indiana
Cincinnati
Slabtown
Garth
Duckworth
Forest
Clinton County
Donald
Harry G. Sanford
Sanford
Senator Adams Seeks Congress Halt on Military Moves
fragmented text shows Senator Adams urging Congress to stop army moves and equipment spending. he complains Congress bears fault for allowing the service to dictate wishes and hints at accountability regardless of who is in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Congress
Will of Wil H Swinda Probate File Filed in Daviess Court
The will of the late Wil H Swinda of Elnora has been filed for probate with the Daviess circuit court clerk. It is dated June 29, 1986 and lists witnesses Elmer E and John S Hastings. The document suggests real estate bequeathals and related estate provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil H. Swinda
Elnora
Daviess Circuit Court
Elmer E. Gs
John S. Hastings
Funeral Held for City Fireman Roy E Norris
Funeral services for Roy E Norris city fireman were held this morning at 9 30 o'clock at the family residence with Rev Edward Bauer officiating pallbearers included Chas Rke Dewey She of Cennes Leslie Meade of Wash Chaplain was Raymond Active pallbearers were Charles Bateman Charles Shanks Walter Naylor William Quilliam Castle Green and Ed Essig
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y E. Norris
Edward Bauer
Bang Bar
Oak Grove
Cene
Chasrke
Dewey
She
Cennes
Leslie Meade
Wash
Raymond
Charles Bateman
Charles Shanks
Walter Naylor
William Quilliam
Castle Green
Ed Essig
County Coal Bid Awarded Tuesday in Bea Det levee tour
County commissioners in session awarded the coal bid to Ed fatten at 3.19 per ton. The board conducted a tour of inspection of the Bea dete levee yesterday and reviewed project details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Fatten
Fox Chasers to Meet September 8 12
The Southern Indiana Fox Association announces its annual meeting program. Dates September 8 through 12, featuring events and schedules for fox chasers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FOX Chasers
Southern Indiana Fox Association
Donald Wilson Suffers Injury After Foot Wound
Eight year old Donald Wilson, son of Mr and Mrs Ike Wilson of East South Street, sustained a painful foot wound late yesterday. A physician treated the injury, with several stitches needed and further medical attention advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald
Ike Wis
E. Sth Street
Kremp Family Moves Into New Green Suburban Home
Mr and Mrs Earles and their children have moved into a newly built residence in Green northeast of Wash Club. The home, recently furnished, is among the latest in the suburban development this summer and represents one of the new houses completed in the area.
Reeve Cemetery Cleanup Planned in Reeve Township
Cleaning of Oak Grove cemetery in Reeve township will concern work to be done. Officials or contractors are named with initials indicating contractors such as Wyatt Phil Grissom Bonham Wagner Caligduri and Chase.
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Oak Grove
Reeve Township
Bonham
Sal
Wagner
Phil
Wash
Chase
County council approves 1.22 levy for 1942 tax rate
County authorities vote to set a 1.22 dollar per hundred tax rate for 1942, up from 1.09 by boosting welfare and bond levies. They apply 10,000 dollars from gasoline tax to retire county unit bonds due in 1942 and discuss 66 cent welfare budget, while stripping a 5 dollar deputies salary increase and keeping overall expenses tight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sean "A
James E. Gilley
Court House
Unclear Finance Note From OCR Fragment
OCR fragment mentions figures like seven percent and annual amounts but provides no clear event, names, or context.
Navy to open first naval ammunition depot in Burns City
Washington reports the navy prepares to accept the first allotment of naval ammunition at a $16 million complex in southern Indiana. The United Ammunition Depot will house TNT, smokeless powder, bombs, and shells in 50 buildings and central storage rooms. Marines guard the site as Burns City is slated as a long term storage and civilian employment hub after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wdshington
Navy
Atlantic
Indiana
United 8 Nomminmition
Burns Cit
Burns City
Hattie Leonard Reported Ill at Petersburg Road Home
Hattie Leonard is reported ill at her home on the Petersburg road. The notice notes her condition but does not provide details about diagnosis or duration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Leonard
Petersburg Road
Defense Board Broadens Plan Of Priorities
The supply priorities and allocations board announced a seven point plan to widen and speed up the defense program. It said more hay would be spent for arms and more men machines and materials would be available. The first policy statement warned of sacrifices ahead and that America must harden its waistline.
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Fgtod
INS
America
Weather Snapshot Notes Mixed Conditions and Temperatures
A terse weather snippet notes precipitation at .61 inches, wind at 95, and temperatures around the low 70s to mid 90s with today’s skies partly cloudy and lows near the 70s. It mentions 92 and 95 as highs or readings and references lowest values and grit in an unclear context.
Leningrad Cut Off Amid Global War Warnings
Berlin reports Leningrad all but cut off as Finnish and Nazi forces tighten a corridor from Lake Ladoga. Britain and France mark war declaration anniversaries with major raids on Berlin and industrial targets. Japan faces crisis as Soviet planes fly to Alaska and Tokyo calls for mobilization while U S pledges aid to Soviet Russia via Vladivostok.
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Germany
Britain
France
Berlin
Lenningrad
Japan
RAF Esky
Frankfort
Mannheim
Reich
England
Leningrad
Marshall Voroshilov
Ladoga
Fintish
Far East
Tokio
Prince Konoye
Alaska
Singapore
Shenton Thomas
Straights Settlement
Malaya
Washington
United States
Soviet Russia
Vladivostok
McNutt Authority Expanded by FDR Talks
Federal officials report that Paul V. McNutt will take over key duties of running defense as part of a broader White House reshaping. The move follows President Roosevelt's directive to expand responsibility and reorganize national defense coordination.
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Washington, D
Paul V.M
Nutt
White House
Ment
Runnin
Fense
F. H. LaGuard
McNutt
Tion
New Order
Local traveler returns from tour of island of Cuba
Kalamazoo teacher Miss Donaldson recounts a one day Cuban tour in Havana and New York City travel. She describes refugees buying off Nazi officials, mixed Cuban population, and busy hotel life as Cubans welcome Americans amid wartime tensions.
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Island OF
Cuba
Kalamazoo
Mich
Donaldson
New York City
United States
Ing
France
Belgium
Austria
Poland
Russia
Martinique
Trinidad
Miss Donaldson
Martinque
Little Isd
Havana
New York
Miami
Fila
Bedwell Sentenced After Guilty Plea in Circuit Court
Ralph Bedwell pleaded guilty to a money under false pretense charge in circuit court and received a 90 day sentence to the penal farm plus a $10 fine and costs. Sheriff Jesse C. Alberty escorted him to begin service this morning. T. L. Potter, previously detained on embezzlement charges, was dismissed with no charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Bedwell
Jesse C. Alberty
Bedwell
T. L. Potter
New Commerce Teacher Named for Washington Schools
Joseph Delbert Mullan, a Napoleon Indiana graduate and recent Indiana State Teachers College alum, receives a contract to teach commerce in Washington city schools for the coming year. The report notes his Haute and Terre actionastic record and campus leadership, with a fellowship granted at Indiana University for the next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Delbert Mullan
Napoleon, Ind
Indiana State Teachers College
Washington
Haute School
Mullin
Indiana
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Moscow
Soviet
Indus& Hag
William H. Swinda
Mr. Swinda
Schoda
Roy E. Norris
County Coal
Donald Wilson
Kremps
Reeve Cemetery
BRK
Wyatt
Grissom
L Ee Ague
Ogo
Defense Board
Sir Archibald Sinclair
M Nutt
FDR
1Rdena Donaldson
Eurafugees
St An
Walsh
Senator Island
Pottes
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