U. S. Army Chief of Staff in London Open Second Front
General George C. Marshall arrived in London with Harry Hopkins to confer on high strategy as Britain and the United States reportedly plan a mass invasion of continental Europe. Soviet reports say Red Army crossed the upper Dnieper to threaten Moscow’s escape corridor while RAF fighters clashed with German planes off the French coast.
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George C. Marshall
United States Army
London
Europe
General Marshall
Harry Hopkins
Germany
France
Ireland
Russia
French Channel
Norway
Washington
White House
U. S
Britain
Red Army
Dnieper
Moscow
Dorogobuzh
Durovo
Smolensk
Smo-lensk
North Africa
Egypt
Malta
Crimea
Adolf Hitler
Caucasus
Crimean
Soviet Information Bureau
R.A.F
English Channel
French
Cap Gris Nez
Calais
Axis Forces Move Across Libya in Desert Drive
Axis forces totaling about 125000 troops push into Libya toward British positions in what may be a spring campaign aimed at Egypt and a southeastward push toward Russia’s southern flank. Rommel leads two German armored divisions and six Italian infantry divisions as RAF raids hit Malta and Alexandria and air support circles the Libyan desert.
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London
Egypt
Suez
Russia
Malta
Alexandria
Britain
Mediterranean
Erwin Rommel
North Africa
Douglas MacArthur
Tobruk
Cairo
Libyan
Libya
el Gazala
Bir Hachiem
R.A.F
Cirenaica
Create
Greece
Dodecanese Islands
Gairo
el Mechili
Crown Drug store to be remodeled with new front and entrance
The Crown Drug store will be completely remodeled in the coming weeks. Workmen began installing a new front and corner entrance with backless display windows for sidewalk viewing. Interior changes include a larger soda fountain new booth tables and full interior redecoration with fluorescent lighting supervised by J. W. Ryburn former Kansas district manager.
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Crown Drug
J. W. Ryburn
Crown District
Kansas
Surplus Food Purchases Reported for Douglas County
A March report by Paul J. Messer shows surplus foods bought for Douglas county welfare clients and WPA families totaling 3036 dollars. Blue stamp purchases covered 6316 persons during the month and 66.9 percent used the free food allotment. Smith College Quarantine Highlights Mumps Measles and Scarlet Fever Risks in Northampton Mass.
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Douglas County
WPA
Paul J. Messer
Surplus Marketing Administration
Smith College
Northampton
Mass
Smith ‘College
Enlistment Open for Civil Air Patrol in Lawrence Unit
Glenn E Chariton announces 8 pm Thursday enlistments at Insurance Building across from the post office. Open to Americans 18 plus for flight duties and 16 plus for non flying duties. Men and women eligible. CAP headed by Maj Gen John F Curry offers training in first aid gas protection and wartime subjects. Lawrence unit officers listed including Ben M Babb commander and Howard T Lindley executive officer.
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Civil Air Patrol
Glenn E. Chariton
Howard T. Lindley
Grace L. Hess
John F. Curry
Army
Air Corps
Lawrence
Ben M. Babb
Dr. L. K. Zimmer
S. Wayne Owens
Charles Radcliffe
Wilfred Hunsinger
George ¥. Berg
Real Estate Board Concludes Housing Talks
The real estate board met at noon with George Hedrick and Jack Miller of the Chamber of Commerce housing committee. They urged furnishing unfurnished rentals for workers at the Eudora plant and warned landlords against rent hikes risking losing worker tenants from Lawrence.
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Real Estate Board
George Hedrick
Jack Miller
Chamber of Commerce
Eudora
Lawrence
Kansas Baseball Season Delayed Openers Rescheduled
Kansas University postponed its opening game against Kansas State at Manhattan. The Tigers visit Lawrence on April 27 to begin the season. the planned Manhattan series has been moved to May 4 and 5. Coach F C Alien seeks additional games with Rockhurst to start the schedule.
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Kansas
Missouri Tigers
Lawrence
Manhattan
Kansas State Wildcats
F. C. Alien
Rockhurst
San Carlo Opera company arrives in Lawrence for Carmen
The San Carlo Opera company of 100 with stars Dee Glade Sydney Rayner and Mario Valle arrives in Lawrence for a 8 20 p m Carmen at Hoch auditorium. Dance by Lydia Arlova and Lucien Prideaux plus an audience from Kansas City Ottawa Baldwin Topeka Salina Abilene Osawatamie. Box office opens 7 30 with about two and a half hour show.
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San Carlo
Lawrence
Hoch Auditorium
Dee Glade
Don Jose
Sydney Rayner
Metropolitan Opera House
Leela Turner
Micaela
Escamillo
Mario Valle
Charlotte Bruno
Mary Belle
Wildcat Strike at Goodyear Ends in Akron
A CNWU declared wildcat strike by 440 Goodyear Tire & Rubber workers in Akron ended after about 12 hours. The sit down halted fabricating of war materials and resumed supply of balloons blimps and rubber tanks to thousands of workers. International officers negotiated with the sit downers after the strike began shortly after noon yesterday and ended about 2 am today.
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Akron
Wildcat
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Goodyear
CN.0
United Rubber Workers
Norman Oklahoma to Get Large Naval Air Base
Senator Lee said a navy official advised him a contract for construction of a naval reserve aviation base at Norman Oklahoma had been awarded to three Oklahoma firms for more than 5 million dollars.
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Washington
Lee
D-Okla
Navy
Naval Reserve
Norman
Okla
Oklahoma
Reports Samples Stolen From Car in Front of House
George Abrams reported to police that eight sample cases containing between 400 and 500 dollars worth of women’s and children’s clothing were stolen from his car parked in front of his house Monday evening. A small ventilation window was broken to gain entry to the locked car.
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George Abrams
Secretary Hull Returns to Work After Illness
Secretary of State Hull has recovered from an illness that sent him south in February for rest. Acting Secretary Sumner Welles announced Hull will resume the functions of his office soon.
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Hull
Washington
Sumner Welles
Withdraw To New Lines In Bataan Breaks Japanese Pressure
American Filipino forces in Bataan withdraw to a previously prepared defensive position to straighten a penetrated line as Japanese forces hammer the retreating front. The move follows bombing raids on Rangoon and signals a two week Luzon campaign with Japanese strength estimated at at least one full army between 110 000 and 135 000 officers and men.
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Luzon
Jonathan M. Wainwright
Wainwright
Rangoon
India
Burma
War Department
Bataan
China Sea
Manila Bay
MacArthur In Touch With Bataan Defenders
Gen Douglas MacArthur remains in contact with the American Filipino defenders of Bataan through reports from Lt Gen Jonathan M Wainwright. He continues to affirm that the Philippines remains a real part of his active command in the Southwest Pacific.
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United, States Army Headquarters
Australia
Apr
Douglas MacArthur
Bataan
MacArthur
Jonathan M. Wainwright
Southwest Pacific
Philippines
Stock Market Index Report Shows Mixed Readings
The index for 60 stocks posts 34.7 as the average, while a separate measure hits 84.9. Analysts note volatility across sectors with small gains and losses guiding intraday moves.
Unexplained Explosion Heard in Kansas City
A loud blast rattled windows in southwest Kansas City last night. Police and Johnson County patrols searched the area without locating a source. Consolidated Products in Kansas City Kansas reported damage to a condenser and machinery. A seismologist suggested a minor earth shock from rock adjustment could be the cause. A police sergeant proposed farmer stump dynamiting as another theory.
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Kansas City
Johnson County
Kan
Consolidated Products Company
A. Rowe
American Seismological Society
Kenneth Curran
Lawrence Students Named Finalists for Summerfield Scholarships
Thirty finalists were announced for the Solon E. Summerfield scholarships at the University of Kansas. Three Lawrence youths Harry W. Johnson Bill Conboy and John D Mason were named among the 30 finalists. Finalists vie for four year awards with nearly 20 000 yearly funding. The final competition runs April 20 and 21 at KU.
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Lawrence High School
Summerfield
University of Kansas
Olin Templin
K.U. Endowment Association
Lawrence
Harry W. Johnson
Lee W. Johnson
Kentucky Street
Bill Conboy
R. P. Conboy
John D. Mason
Grace’ Mason
Indiana Street
Solon E. Summerfield
New York
Plans for monthly bulletin and spring party at Lawrence club
Lawrence Junior Chamber of Commerce officials outlined a monthly bulletin for army bound members and current members at a luncheon. A spring party is planned at the country club at 8 pm Saturday with an assessment to cover costs. New member J B Wilson joined from Topeka via National Life.
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Lawrence Junior Chamber of Commerce
Blue Mill
Lawrence
Ben Barteldes
Paul Rogers
Dick Martin
Bill Rowlands
Arnold Kretzmann
Warren Parker
Lester Scott
Parker
J. B. Wilson
National Life and Accident Insurance Company
Topeka
San Carlo Opera Company Holds Hotel Practice Session
The San Carlo opera company arrived about 8 pm and many cast members sang a few notes in the Eldridge hotel lobby. Practice took place on the hotel’s lower floor with occasional vocal contributions heard nearby.
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San Carlo
Eldridge
San Carlo Opera Company
Free postage for service members boosts Military Mail
The Lawrence post office notes increased mail from army camps after a new free postage rule for service members went into effect. Some civilians misunderstand and mail to soldiers as well, but the benefit applies only to those in the armed forces.
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Lawrence
Roger Williams
Achning Named for Council Post in Light City Election
Ralph Achning was elected councilman from the first ward, defeating Willard Brown by 27 votes in a 677 ballot turnout. Other wards re elected incumbents, weather blamed for light vote, and Achning plans to qualify within ten days after poll-book checks.
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Willard Brown
Ralph Achning
I. F. Eberhart
Charles D. Stough
Achning
Brown
Massachusetts
Charles Achning
Charles J. Achning
Army
Kelly Field
San Antonio
Tex
Missouri
First Ward
Lesson in Protection Civilian Defense Meeting Set in Lawrence
Community building hosts an educational talk on wartime shelter, gas and fire risks, and water supply with Prof. G W Bradshaw of Kansas University Civil Engineering. sponsored by Lawrence service organizations and city leaders urging attendance. The event aims to prepare residents as the area becomes a war plant center.
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Lawrence
Douglas County
G. W. Bradshaw
Civil Engineering
University of Kansas
W. C. Nelson
Dick Williams
More Land Into the City for Cessna Plant Site
Hutchinson Kansas April 8 city officials move to bring 60 acre tract inside the city to provide sewer connections for a proposed new million dollar Cessna aircraft plant. Job offices rise at the site and Santa Fe prepares a rail spur. Walter Armagost the contractor says excavation will start as soon as ground dries.
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Hutchinson
Kan
Santa Fe
Walter Armagost
I Am An American Day Set Aside by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt designated Sunday May 17 as I Am An American day urging observances to teach citizens the duties and opportunities of citizenship. He cited the wartime need to understand government and responsibilities and called on officials and organizations to participate in appropriate exercises. A second proclamation set May 10 as Mother’s Day with flag display on government buildings and homes.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Open Meeting on Proposed County Health Unit Plan
An open meeting at 7 30 tonight in the council room at city hall will discuss the proposed county health unit plan. Dr Henry H Asher will explain and Ralph Pine notes sanitation concerns from nearby ordnance plant construction. Budget set at 17000 with state 45 percent share and key staff includes health officer sanitary officer nurses and stenographer.
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Henry H. Asher
State Board of Health
Ralph Pine
Lawrence Health Board
Eudora
Lawrence
Cold spell to linger with light rain in Kansas
Topeka reports continuing cold weather across Kansas with light rain and snow possible in southern counties. Eastern areas stay above freezing, while western counties drop slightly below. Readings include Goodland 30 degrees, with minor frost in the west and patches of snow remaining in western regions.
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Topeka
Kansas
D. Flora
Goodland
Flora
Wichita
Dodge City
Ellis
Marais Des Cygnes
Neosho
Shortage of Foods Seen Unless Work Coordinated
Washington April 8 Representative Hope warned the house that the nation may face rationing many foods in abundance unless government departments coordinating production transportation storage processing and distribution align their efforts. He said farmers can increase crops but delivery to consumers requires department coordination.
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Washington
Hope
R-Kan
School Staff for Next Term Named
Election of teachers and clerical staff dominated last night's Board of Education meeting. One hundred two teachers and four stenographers were rehired with salary increases for lower bracket teachers. no general raise. Lincoln school enrollment expected to rise after Eudora plant opens. Principal and supervisor salaries will stay, pending budget. Miller resigns as math teacher. Leota Lindsey McAdam named to fill in. Miss Susan Friend to retire after long service since 1918. Finance committee reports $110000 refinancing bonds and two $100 defense bonds purchased. Termites found at McAllaster. cleanup planned. Health reports note several cases of measles and chickenpox. (Continued on page 2).
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Board of Educational
Thelma Hayter
Lincoln School
Lincoln
William Webster
Miss Hayter
Eudora
Arthur Miller
Miller
Lawrence
Medicine Lodge
Kan
Leota’ Lindsey McAdam
A. Woestemeyer
First National Bank
Perkins Trust Fund
Last Day To Test Gauges At Farm Bureau Office
Tomorrow is the final day for free testing of pressure cooker gauges at the Farm Bureau office. Miss Nellie Lindsay reports ten gauges tested yesterday and eleven more received today. some gauges show up to five pounds off.
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Farm Bureau
Nellie Lindsay
Baldwin
Miss Lindsay
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