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| Date | Source | Headline |
| 07/09/1941 | Franklin Star | Expect word on Camp when Congress is approached. |
| 07/10/1941 | Franklin Star | Cantonment all to be in this county, report. |
| 07/12/1941 | Franklin Star | Former Governor Townsend gets petition from Camp objectors. |
| 07/16/1941 | Franklin Star | Camp decision expected day by day. Word still lacking. |
| 07/22/1941 | Franklin Star | Seek housing for foreman on Camp work. |
| 07/24/1941 | Franklin Star | Railroad checks Camp site for new switch. |
| 07/26/1941 | Franklin Star | Camp site ideal, but may not be used. |
| 07/29/1941 | Franklin Star | Army camp survey involves 55,327 acres - nearly done. |
| 08/26/1941 | Franklin Star | Edinburg gets ready for boom. Rooms for Rent Committee meets. |
| 08/27/1941 | Franklin Star | Camp boom may force railroad to expand. May require a new line from Indianapolis. |
| 09/11/1941 | Columbus | No Decision on Camp - Stimson. War Secretary Writes Ludlow cantonment still in planning stage. |
| 09/13/1941 | Franklin Star | Lt. Shrimp returns from Washington. Still no word on camp. |
| 09/16/1941 | Franklin Star | Fate of Army Camp may be settled soon. Two high officials scheduled to meet in Columbus. |
| 09/16/1941 | Franklin Star | Rumors that the 38th Division will move to a new Camp near Franklin were quashed today. |
| 10/13/1941 | Columbus | Camp rumors buzzing again. Reports heard that project to go through, but confirmation still lacking |
| 10/17/1941 | Columbus | Report says Army Camp to be let in November |
| 10/18/1941 | Columbus |
Congressman Louis Ludlow writes local camp is long way off. Sees no possibility of it unless Army goes to 2,500,000 men. Confers with Stimson.
Congressman makes investigation at Methodist official's request. |
| 10/21/1941 | Columbus | Reeves, Back Form D. C. Thinks Army Camp Out |
| 10/30/1941 | Columbus |
Date set for finish of plans for army camp. Specifications slated to be completed here by Nov. 10. Estimates are next.
Job will be at stage where bids could be let if construction ordered. |
| 11/06/1941 | Franklin Star | Move 2 bodies from camp area. Not moved at Army's request. |
| 11/07/1941 | Columbus | Title reports are completed in camp survey. Columbus Abstract Company turns in first of certificates today. 812 ownerships in area. Job finished 4 weeks ahead of time set by contract |
| 11/15/1941 | Columbus | Camp staff to shrink again. About 17 to be on hand Monday. Miss Slinkard to go to Panama. |
| 11/18/1941 | Columbus | News Bureau in Washington sees likelihood in new budget Item for construction. $437,820,000 for new Posts believed enough to include this one. |
| 11/19/1941 | Franklin Star | FDR asks for more money for Army camps. Cantonment here may be reality. |
| 11/22/1941 | Franklin Star | Hurd Company sends plans and specifications for Army camp to Washington. See Hurd Report eleswhere |
| 12/03/1941 | Columbus | Camp site here is argued at House hearing. Ludlow raises question of valuable land 'selected' for cantonment. Somervell tells why. Construction Chief says building costs important consideration |
| 12/06/1941 | Columbus | Expansion of Columbus hospital must wait on camp. PWA Official writes federal help not likely without cantonment. U. S. Health man here. Further data being collected on facilities in nearby cities. |
| 12/06/1941 | Franklin Star | Camp to come, most believe. |
| 12/08/1941 | Columbus | Community feel Camp to come as a result of war |
| 12/12/1941 | Columbus | Make ready to buy land here for cantonment |
| 12/12/1941 | Franklin Star | Army officer checks power plan for Army camp. Says news will break within week. |
| 12/15/1941 | Columbus | Army winds up work on Camp at Armory here. Lieut. Gordon Iddles says staff will move out tonight; He will go to Columbus, Ohio. "Break" rumors spread. Real estate department nears finish - Franklin expects announcement soon. |
| 12/18/1941 | Columbus | Local bank is informed camp is ordered. First National gets word from Citizens Union at Louisville. Washington is source. Three contractors to build it on fixed fee basis, says letter. |
| 12/19/1941 | Columbus | 10-Billion dollar bill signed - no mention of camp |
| 12/20/1941 | Columbus | Army's lease on Armory to expire in 2 days. Camp real estate department wonders where it will go. |
| 12/20/1941 | Franklin Star | Camp news is lacking but events points to ok. |
| 01/01/1942 | Columbus | CAMP PUTTING END TO NINEVEH SCHOOLS. Two in Area - Third Out But Will Lose All Its Pupils. FARM EXODUS KEEPS UP. More Families in Military Reservation Leave for New Homes. |
| 01/03/1942 | Franklin Star | Camp construction due in few weeks says letter from War department engineer. |
| 01/07/1942 | Columbus | Further details are telephoned by Wilson today. Rep. Earl Wilson announces the Columbus Triangular division cantonment will be built. |
| 01/07/1942 | Franklin Star | War department silent on camp. Approved, say capital source; To begin all at once. |
| 01/08/1942 | Columbus | State to finish dual lane route to cantonment. Section between Greenwood and by-pass to receive immediate attention. Other improvements. Highway commission announces Road 46 may receive attention |
| 01/08/1942 | Columbus | Farm Security administration establishes a branch office in Edinburg to aid farm families who must be evacuated from the area of the new cantonment |
| 01/09/1942 | Columbus |
Go-sign on camp job is expected before Sunday. Project manager still
without word at mid-afternoon. Work on organization. No other word here.
Awarding of general contract may come within few days. |
| 01/12/1942 | Franklin Star | Merchants want camp named for Benjamin Franklin. |
| 01/13/1942 | Columbus | Start campaign to name camp for Bartholomew in honor of George Joseph Bartholomew, for whom the county is named. |
| 01/13/1942 | Franklin Star | Pennsy begins building spur into cantonment. Constructing "Y: at Durham crossing. |
| 01/14/1942 | Columbus | Joe Springer is chief in charge of negotiations. 10 or 12 negotiators to be named later. Start railroad siding. Pennsy files court action or right-of-way onto cantonment area. Big enough for 125 cars |
| 01/14/1942 | Franklin Star | Phone company plans new structure. Negotiating for building site at Edinburg |
| 01/14/1942 | Franklin Star | Camp may be named after General John J. Pershing. |
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