Leahy recalled as Laval tracing path of Vichy shift
United States recalls Admiral William D. Leahy from France for consultation as Vichy government wobbles. Petain names Admiral Darlan to head armed forces, sparking fears Laval may gain power while Moscow reports Red Army advances near Smolensk and efforts to break the siege of Leningrad continue.
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D. Leahy
France
Petain
Aposs
Pierre Laval
Jean Darlan
Moscow
Smolensk
Vitebsk
White Russia
London
Leningrad
Vichy
Leahy
Darlan
Laval
Paris
Switzerland
United States
Germany
Washington
Philippe Petain
Altho
Nanding
Darian
Goverment
Stain
New Defense Workers Find Warm Welcome in Lawrence
A defense worker’s wife visiting Lawrence praises the town after five days, saying its beauty and friendly people make her feel at home. Her husband will work at Sunflower Ordnance Works for about a year, and the family hopes Lawrence becomes their permanent home as the community welcomes new residents amid the defense build up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eudora Defense
Lawrence
Utah
Kansas City
Sunflower Ordnance Works
Lozier firm official visits Sunflower plant site in Lawrence
A. B. Squire project manager of Sunflower Ordnance Works visited Lawrence for a few hours with William B. Lozier and Maj. W. C. Strecker. Squire, Rochester New York resident, came from Pennsylvania where he held a similar war plant post. The army engineer’s Washington instructions are awaited as work on the administration building may start soon, marking the first structure on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Squire
Sunflower Ordnance Works
William S. Lozier
Lawrence
Squire
Rochester
N. Y
Pennsylvania
William 8. Lozier
Maj. W. C. Strecker
Army
Army Engineer
Washington
Oppose Move of Lewis Draws Dairy Farm Ties
W P Davis of Reading Mass dairy group told the House judiciary committee that John L Lewis in moving to organize dairy farmers risks a social revolution and a private dictatorship in America. Davis warned the Lewis effort could enable paralyzing the nation's food supply. Labor leaders were set to testify on new curbs next week.
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Washington
CPI
Congress
John L. Lewis
America
W. P. Davis
Reading
Mass
New England Milk Producers Association
House Judiciary Committee
Davis
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Basehor Festival Highlights Local Tri County Event
Mr and Mrs Joe Williams and Miss Martha Dooley attend the Tri County league festival in Basehor with Williams conducting for the fourth year and performing solos Dooley accompanying. Participating towns include DeSoto Linwood Edwardsville Lansing Jarbalo and Basehor as the festival unfolds in Basehor school auditorium this afternoon and tomorrow with glee clubs mixed choirs and solo numbers.
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Joe Williams
Martha Dooley
Basethor
Williams
Miss Dooly
DeSoto
Linwood
Edwardsville
Lansing
Jarbalo
Basehor
Basehor School
British Burma retreat under Japan surge in Yenangyaung oil area
British forces withdraw about 15 miles to a line north of Magwe amid fierce Japanese assault in the Irrawaddy valley. Yenangyaung oil wells are said to have been destroyed as British engineers fight to hold the Chinese expeditionary force. Tokyo broadcasts claim large Filipino American captures as Japan focuses on the central Philippines amid ongoing assaults.
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Yenangguang
Burma
Richard G. Casey
Japan
Australia
India
Irrawaddy River
Magwe
Yenangyaung
China
Taungdwingyi
Joseph W. Stilwell
Thailand
Casey
United States
Port Moresby
New Guinea
Torres Strait
Philippines
Tokyo
Bataan
Corregidor Island
Manila Bay
Iloilo
Panay
Luzon Island
Mindanao Island
War Department
1914 Auto Turned In For Scrap With Bomber Sign
Allen Knowles, 20, placarded his 1914 car with "buy a bomber for MacArthur" after claiming he bought it from an elderly couple who had stored it in a barn since 1915. A tree in front of the barn grew to 10 inches and was cut down to remove the vehicle.
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Cleveland
Allen Knowles
MacArthur
Knowles
Oklahoma CCC Camps Cited For Reducing Juvenile Delinquency
Representative Johnson reports to the senate labor committee that Oklahoma CCC camps reduced juvenile delinquency, contradicting the governor’s statement. He asserts CCC helped Washington and that the program proves beneficial for at risk youths.
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CCC
Washington
Johnson
D-Okla
Senate Labor Committee
Oklahoma
Civilian Conservation Corps
House Senate Panel Reports Agreement on War Bill Amendment
A joint house senate committee reported agreement today on a compromise profit limitations amendment to the 19.212 billion dollar supplemental war appropriation bill but did not release details immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Wichita gains war contract access with navy reassignment
Kansas manufacturers gain an extra facility for war contracts as Lieut. Charles L. Stone is assigned to the Wichita office of the contract distribution bureau of the War Production Board by the Navy today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kansas
Navy
Charles L. Stone
War Production Floard
Topeka Presbyterial Society Elects New President
The Topeka Presbyterial Society annual meeting ended today with Mrs. A. J. Talmadge of Kansas City Kansas elected president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Kan
A. J. Talmadge
Kansas City
Topeka Presbyterial Society
Wichita East Leads Kansas Interscholastic Meet At Stadium
Wichita East tops Class A with 20 points after nine events at the Kansas University meet held at the stadium. Hutchinson 16, Wellington 10. Class B includes wins by Tongan Mulberry and Karnes Overbrook with multiple event winners and distances highlighted across hurdles, sprints, jumps, and throws.
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Wichita East
Kansas University
Hutchinson
Wellington
Mount Hope
Enterprise
Overbrook
Wendy Dawson
Shawnee Mission
Gundman
Valley Center
Cunningham
Kidwell
Hiawatha
Fabian
Manhattan
Waldecker
Hale
Ft. Scott
McKenzie
Shimel
Brown
Grim
Fieandt
Wichita
Vandeventer
Topeka
Spicer
Leavenworth
Farley
Seaman
Young
Millroy
Clay Center
Flores
Rosedale
Anderson
Hess
Atchison
Wolfe
Richey
Wilson
Bratton
Wichita North
Caro
el Dorado
Upham
Junction City
Carson
Stewart
Argentine
Council Grove
Wondy Meade
Abilene
Arnold
Huawatha
Andrews
Kellogg
Junction
City
Price
Highland Park
Williams
Tola
Vargen
Wrandotte
Fisher
Orr
Miller
Sexton
Dawson
Shawney Mission
Tongan
Mulberry
Talley
Hay
Baldwin
Weissbeck
Valley Falls
Jones
Mt. Hope
Grimes
Ashland
McRae
Blue Rapids
McGee
Gridley
Calvin
LaCygne
Johnson
Peabody
Karnes
Burford
Milton
Toms
Toledo Township
Morstof
Emmett
Kanaga
Derby
Brawner
Rolpke
Waterville
Naccarate
West Mineral
Gillispie
Brawner, Finterprise
Kissick
Myers
Stanley Rural
Fiedler
Davidson
Moslander
Grosdidier
Eudora
Lacy
Minor
Oxford
Moore
Hoffman
Bradley
Bluff City
McDonald
Davis
Florence
Staton
Ten Killed by Torpedo From South African Ship
A lifeboat pushing off from a torpedoed South African ship in the Atlantic March 7 was blown apart by a second torpedo explosion. Ten occupants were killed and six survivors, arriving from the West Indies, reported the disaster in New Orleans.
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New Orleans
Atlantic
West Indies
County Official Enlists in Navy from Shawnee County
Seth C. Lemons register of deeds in Shawnee County volunteered for naval service, becoming the first county officer to enlist. He planned to join today at Kansas City, marking a notable departure from local government duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
UPI
Shawnee County
Seth C. Lemons
Register of Deeds
Kansas City
Mrs. J. M. Kirkpatrick Dies in Topeka After Operation
Mrs. J M Kirkpatrick wife of S B A national president of the Security Benefit Association died in Topeka after a setback following a major operation two weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
CPI
J. M. Kirkpatrick
The
Security Benefit Association
Allen and Shane K US Honor Men for 1941
Kansas University honors 156 students at the annual convocation. Bob Allen of Lawrence and Presson Shane of Junction City named Honor Men for 1941. Shane serves at Fort Monroe and Allen studies at the University of Pennsylvania medical school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E
Bob” Allen
Lawrence
Forrest C. “Phog” Allen
Kansas University
Presson S. Shane
Junction City
University of Kansas
Shene
Coast Artillery School
Fort Monroe
Allen
University of Pennsylvania
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
School of Business
Medicine
School of Pharmacy
Trailer Camps Restricted to Two Blocks in Lawrence
A study of Lawrence zoning shows trailer camps allowed only in the A-6 district from Arkansas to Florida and Sixth to Seventh streets. Applicants must file with the city council including building plans and facilities. Inquiries cited Sunflower Ordnance Works at Eudora. county health officer is away. contact state health board for guidance.
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Lawrence
Arkansas Street
Florida Street
Th Sunflower Ordnance Works
Eudora
Howard Weindel
State Board of Health
H. L. Chambers
Weindel
the Inquirer
May Rain Expected Across Kansas Following Warm Period
Topeka April 17 Kansans are urged to carry rain gear as thunderstorm showers are forecast for southern counties today and northern areas tonight. Winds will rise, temperatures remain mild, and overnight moisture is reported in Coffeyville and Wichita.
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Topeka
Flora
Coffeyville
Wichita
Goodland
Concordia
Kansas
Huge Auction At 1601 Mississippi St Draws Hundreds
A crowd of nearly 500 gathered at the late Ella Nungesser home to bid on her personal property. The sale along with 10 o'clock start drew brisk bidding and strong prices, with crowds blocking Tenth Street and surrounding areas, marking one of Lawrence's largest auctions.
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Ella Nungesser
Mississippi Street
Tenth Street
Mississippi
Illinois
Lawrence
Books but Not Enough Donations Needed for Men in Armed Forces
Gov. Payne Ratner urged Kansans to donate books for men in the armed forces on Victory Book Day. Ruth Hammond, state book chair, reported a large need for more donations. Citizens should drop books at local libraries for distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
i—Kansans
Payne Ratner
Ratner
Ruth Hammond
Stock Market Index Shows Small Drop in 60 Stocks
The index average for 60 stocks stood at 32.8, down from yesterday's 33.3 as readers saw minor market movement reflected in the daily report. Classified ads note apartments for rent and other listings.
Fourth Draft Registration Set For Douglas County
Bruce Cameron announced a single registration site at the Lawrence Armory for the fourth draft in Douglas County. Men aged 45 to 64 must sign up, with registration available Saturday April 25, Sunday April 26, and Monday April 27. Registrars number 72 on duty, totaling 96 to cover meals. All ages within the window must provide birth date and age, with other required details.
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Douglas County
Sigw
Bruce Cameron
Selective Service Board
Lawrence
Selective Service
Cameron
Stolen Dodge Coupe Found Abandoned Near Newman
State Patrolman Wagner located a 1985 Dodge coupe owned by Roy Goff of route 4, stolen from in front of Liberty Memorial High School yesterday morning. The car, undamaged except for a burned condenser, was found on a side road off Highway 24 and towed to Perry where Goff recovered it yesterday afternoon. No trace of Delbert Richardson's 1937 Ford coupe stolen from Snow Hall late Wednesday evening.
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Liberty Memorial High School
Newman
Roy Goff
Wagner
Topeka
Highway 24
Perry
Delbert Richardson
Snow Hall
Coach Glen Rose Gets Army Orders To Report
University of Arkansas basketball mentor Glen Rose received orders to report to Camp Grant Illinois on April 28. Rose, a first lieutenant in the infantry reserve, leaves Fayetteville where Arkansas pursues a strong Southwest Conference record this season.
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Glen Rose
Army
Gardner Store Owner Arthur Bigelow Dies at 82
Arthur Bigelow 82 longtime owner and manager of the Gardner general store died Thursday at Reece hospital in Kansas City He retired a month ago Funeral services will be Sunday at Gardner Kansas
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Arthur Bigelow
Gardner
Kansas City
Kan
Reece Hospital
Bigelow
Kansas Relays Set for Tomorrow at Memorial Stadium
Officials and entrants in the 20th annual Kansas Relays prepared for a dry track and fast times at Memorial Stadium with events starting at 2 PM. Dr Glenn Cunningham will referee in his first relays appearance. Karl Schlademan returns as starter while Michigan State brings its team. Inter scholastic meet actions from 79 Kansas high schools filled the stadium today.
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Memorial
Fsdium
Glenn Cunningham
Mufti
Servine
Cunningham
Kansas
K. U
Karl Schlademan
Schlademan
Michigan State College
University of Kansas
Dr Hood Commissioned as Army Medical Corps Officer
Dr T R Hood Lawrence city health officer since January 1 is commissioned as a first lieutenant in the army medical corps and will report for duty in Washington DC on April 30. He earned a KU bachelor’s in 1935 and a medical degree in 1939. Mrs Hood and son Dennis Robin will move to Topeka with her parents until his assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Hood
Lawrence
Army Medical Corps
Washington, D.C
Hood
Wray Enders
Ite
K. U
Stars and Stripes Soldier Paper Reappears in New Form
London reports The Stars and Stripes returns as a five column eight page tabloid with news features and pictures. The front shows President Roosevelt and General Marshall while Private Roy A. Brown of Waterloo Iowa appears with a guitar, dominating space. Hedda Lamarr and sports figures Joe Louis and Bill Conn are also featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Stars and Stripes
Roosevelt
George C. Marashall
Roy A. Brown
Waterloo
Hed* Lamar
Joe Louis
Bill Conn
Naval Committee Deadlocks on War Labor Profit Rules
The House Naval Committee split nine to nine and paused action for a month on bills to curb profits and regulate labor in war industries. By agreement, no amendments will be voted on until after next work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Naval Committee
Funeral services for Mrs. A. C. Cox
Funeral services will be held here tomorrow for Mrs. A C Cox mother of Forest Cox Colorado University basketball coach. She died Thursday at her Elk City home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Abr
A. C. Cox
Forest Cox
Colorado University
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Lawrence Paper Company
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Hamilton
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Mt. Oread
Presson Shane
School of Engineering and Architecture
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Kansas Engineer
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Emporia
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Mary Magaret Anderson
Minneapolis
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Oskaloosa
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Puerto Rico
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Virginia Laughlin
Hanen
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Keith Martin
Malcolm Miller
Bonner Springs
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Sigrid Steeper
Mission Highlands
Jay Stewart
Palm Beach
Fla
Janet Stoltenberg
Holyrood
Robert Trump
John Philip Urich
Adelbert Viets
Girard
Erma Jean Wakeman
Fred Wallingford
Cherryvale
Mary Helen Wilson
Vitlan
Hercules
Hercules Powder Company
George W. Foulke
P. B. Patterson
City of Lawrence
Mississippi St
Goff
DR. Hood
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