Nazi Spearhead Is Driven Back In Norway Front Battles
Allied and Norwegian forces pushed German spearheads back from Boros five miles south of Trondheim, with heavy artillery and air support shaping brutal front skirmishes. Reinforcements pour into Trondheim as Norwegians and British tighten positions along the Gudbrandsdalen and Osterdalen valleys amid ongoing air engagements and a shifting Arctic theater.
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Stockholm
Trondheim
Boros
Glomma
Storen
Osterdalen
Roros
Namsos
Gudsbrandsdalen
Ringebu
Trondheim Fjord
Gudbrandsdalen
New Co op Club Head Junius Underwood Elected
Junius Underwood was elected president of the Co operative club at a Wiedemann’s dinner meeting. He has been active in civic affairs and charity drives and was elected second vice president of the Chamber of Commerce.
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Junius Underwood
Co-Operative Club
Wiedemann
Underwood
Chamber of Commerce
J. Underwood Sons Feed Company
Ruben Fox
Kansas Electric Power Company
Allies Establish Positions In Norway Over Heavy Obstacles
Paris April 26 French military expert described the Allied expeditionary force in Norway as consolidating gains amid heavy obstacles. He said the main challenge is advancing through rugged terrain with light equipment against German artillery armor and tanks. Allied bases extend inland to Dombas and Storen near Trondheim, with Oslo still reachable by sea.
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Paris
Norway
Dombas
Midway
Storen
Trondheim
Oslo
Norway War Updates Point Toward Trondheim Clash
London reports German forces with artillery and low flying planes forced limited withdrawals of Allied troops south of Dombas, a key Oslo Trondheim rail junction. British losses at Steinkjer and Lillehammer match the push toward decisive action around Trondheim as RAF strikes target Oslofjord bases.
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London
Dombas
Norway
War Ministry
Steinkjer
Lillehammer
Germany
Trondheim
Oslo
Gudbrandsdal
Andalsnes
R.A.F
Denmark
Oslofjord
Stavanger
Britain
Miss Velma Wilson Elected Regional Rep for Women Students
Velma Wilson executive secretary of the C S E P office at Kansas University was elected regional representative of the Central Collegiate Association of women students during a regional convention in Iowa City. The KU senior from Meade has led the Women's Self Governing association and attended with Miss O T hene Mulvane the current KU women's council president.
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Velma. Wilson
Central Collegiate Association of Women Students
Iowa City
Miss Wilson
Meade
O’thene
Mulvane
K. U. Women’s Council
Teen admits shooting in Abington case
A 16-year-old Glenside youth confessed to killing Edith Snyder, 16, in her Abington living room as she studied homework last night, according to Assistant District Attorney David E. Groshens.
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Abington
Glenside
David E. Groshens
Edith Snyder
Lawrence architecture talk highlights early settler homes
Members of the Douglas County Historical Society heard Prof. J. M. Kellogg of the University of Kansas discuss Lawrence architecture at the spring meeting. Slides showcased old homes. early settlers moved from sod and log houses to better construction. R. C. Rankin introduced the speaker. cemeteries project led by W. L. Hastie. plans for a fall antiques window display with the Chamber of Commerce.
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Douglas County Historical Society
Lawrence
J. M. Kellogg
University of Kansas Department of Architecture
Junior High
Kelloge
Ton
R. C. Rankin
W. L. Hastie
Chamber of Commerce
Cervantes Day Draws 150 Students to KU Event
Representatives from about 150 high schools and colleges will attend the 19th annual Cervantes Day at the University tomorrow. The program peaks at 5:30 PM with a banquet in the Union Kansas room.
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Kansas
Union Building
J. M. Osma
American Association of Teachers of Spanish
Patricia Cook
University of Kansas
Chile
Dwight Bolinger
Washburn College
Samuel Wolfsy
University of Wichita
Mexico
Elisa Perez
Baker University
Don Quixote
Guillen de Castro
Association
Iowa State Leads Kansas Early In Baseball Tilt
Iowa State's baseball team led Kansas 6 to 3 with one out in the second inning. Cyclones pitchers Wilson and Thompson opposed Kansas' Burge and Merkel as ISU scored three in the first on walks, a triple, a double and two singles while Kansas tallied on a walk two errors and a single.
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Iowa State
Kansas
Cyclones
Wilson
Thompson
John Burge
Monte Merkel
Debate on Wage Hour Law Revisions Sparks House Clash
Washington April 26 The House opened debates on revising the wage hour law with Rep Barden urging broad agricultural exemptions for farm processors while Chairwoman Norton warned the amendments would defeat the act The administration opposed the plan as roiling procedural battles loom next week with preliminary votes showing mixed support and three defeats for blocking action.
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Washington
Barden
D-N.c
House
Norton
Dn.j
House Labor Committee
Rules Committee
Roosevelt
War Bulletins From Oslo and Europe Apr 26
Reports from Oslo announce anti aircraft fire blazing in bright moonlight as bombs fell with no damage. Paris notes a German raid repelled on a western front outpost. London reports Lance Corporal H Wilson of Princess Patricias Canadian Light Infantry not killed as claimed. Berlin says one British plane shot down near Aalborg. Admiralty lists 157 missing from the destroyer Hunter. Stockholm cites Norwegian refugees claiming Peter Fleming killed in Norway, unconfirmed.
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Oslo
Paris
London
Aldershot
H. Wilson
Princess Pat
Berlin
Aalborg
Denmark
DNB
Admiralty
Hunter
Narvik
Stockholm
Nya Daylight Allehanda Today
Peter Fleming
Norway
Fleming
Von Ribbentrop Invites News Writers In to Hear New Reich Declaration
Foreign correspondents were invited to the Reich Chancellery in Berlin to hear a declaration by Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop. The appearance at 1:45 p.m. tomorrow sparked speculation of a weekend surprise and tied to possible British bombings responses and Sweden’s near day of decision.
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von Ribbentrop
Berlin
Reich
C.S.T
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Wil
von Ribbentron
Sweden
London
Germany
Curator Charles Fabens Kelley To Speak At Convocation
Charles Fabens Kelley assistant director and curator of the Chicago Art Institute will address the annual Fine Arts day all University convocation at 10 o'clock Tuesday in Hoch auditorium. He will speak on Art and the Public referencing the USC dedication. Kelley has taught at Illinois Ohio State and Chicago Art Institute and was dean of the school from 1927. Chancellor Malott will preside and the University band and Men's glee club will perform.
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Charles Fabens Kelley
Chicago Art Institute
Hoch Auditorium
Kelley
University of Southern California
University of Illinois
Art University
School of Fine Arts
Union Building
Deane Malott
Evelyn Swarthout
Rain Soaks Eastern Kansas While West Sees Drier Week
Eastern two thirds of Kansas got a heavy rainfall last night with Wichita airport reporting 4.16 inches while Wichita city totals reached 1.63 inches. Forecaster S D Flora said showers end for now with lingering clouds and a chilly east wind. Warmth and topsoil moisture improve wheat and pastures though spring crops stay cool for now.
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Topeka
Kansas
South Central
Wichita
S. D. Flora
Sedan
Coffeyville
Wellington
Cherryvale
Eldorado
Newton
Russell
Hanover
Geneseo
Hutchinson
Florence
Concordia
Merington
McPherson
Larned
Winfield
St. Francis
Goodland
Presden
Columbus
Pittsburg
Centralia
Horton
Independence
Garnett
Fireka
Chanute II
Fort Scott
Emporia
Parsons
Southwest district convention at Lone Star on April 28
The Douglas County Council of Christian Education plans a convention at Lone Star on Sunday April 28 with a full program. The day includes opening session led by Orville Elm, worship led by H E Montgomery, Sunday school classes, sermons by K Ebright and J Li Howe, and multiple choir and music segments. A noon basket dinner and afternoon round tables conclude with benediction by E J Moritz.
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Douglas County Council of Christian Education
Lone Star
Orville Elm
H. E. Montgomery
Will Ulrich
Guy Howard
Elva M. Craik
Rethel Church
Maxine
Olive Flory
Il. H. Griffith
Clinton Church Choir
K. Ebright
Baldwin
EB. E. Reep
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Worden Valley Chapel
J. Li Howe
the Home For the Friendless
Washington Creek
Worden Evangelical Sunday School
Stu
Naomi Wight
E. J. Moritz
Musical Vespers Open Music Week
The article announces the opening of Music Week with a Musical Vespers service kicking off a schedule of major events. Organizers emphasize community participation and a diverse lineup across venues downtown.
Lawrence Music Week Highlights and May 4 Final Concert
A detailed schedule for Lawrence music week at the University of Kansas and local venues from April 28 to May 4. It lists special church observances, Haskell band concert, Hoch auditorium events, Art Institute talk by Charles F Kelley, Evelyn Swarthout recital, Richard Crooks concert, Pro Arte String Quartet performances, and a public school music program with multiple choirs and the Lawrence High School orchestra.
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Lawrence
Haskell
Lawrence Public School
Hoch Auditorium
Rotary Club
Eldridge
Westminster
Bradenburg
Co-operative Club
Wiedemann's
Richard Crooks
K. U
Kiwanis Club
Emma Straffon
Pro-Arte String Quartet of
Belgium
Fraser Theater
Pro-Arte String Quartet
Fraser
Hoch
University of Kansas
Haskell Institute
Johan Sebastian Bach
Charles F. Kelley
Chicago Art Institute
Evelyn Swarthout
Pro- Arte
Eight KU Aviation Students Pass Private Pilot Tests
Eight University of Kansas civilian aviation students completed FAA private pilot license tests at Municipal airport. Successful: Roger Ludeman Wichita Bill Arnold Garden City John Royce Salina Helen Hay Lawrence Kenneth Blim Council Grove Glenn Foy Hutchinson Max Replogle Coldwater Bill Friedhoff. Al Grohne Lawrence and Bill Oliver Kansas City scheduled next week for make up exams.
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University of Kansas
C.A.A
Roger Ludeman
Wichita
Bill Arnold
Garden City
John Royce
Salina
Helen Hay
Lawrence
Kenneth Blim
Council Grove
Glenn Foy
Hutchinson
Max Replogle
Coldwater
Bill Friedhoff
al Grohne
Bill Oliver
Kansas City
Stock Market Index Dips From Day Before
The index of 60 stocks stood at 49.9 after yesterday's level of 50.8. Investors watched shifts in key shares as trading continued.
Italy Considers Entering Europe's War in Chamber Discussion
In Rome the chamber of fasces and guilds heard Guido Buffarina Guidi, under secretary of the interior, warn that peace cases may not last long as Europe’s arms move. Mussolini listened as Grandi prepares a speech to indicate if a broader antiwar campaign is possible.
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Chamber of Faces
Rome
Italy
Mussolini
I Duce
Guido Buffarina-Guidi
Interior
Buffarina Guidi
Duce
Dino Grandi
Chamber
Gannett to Speak at Kansas GOP Dinner in Lawrence
Frank Gannett Rochester publisher and Republican presidential hopeful will visit Lawrence for a May 2 event. He arrives Thursday afternoon, attends a reception at Hotel Eldridge, dines at the hotel, and addresses the Varsity Theater audience after a dinner.
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Frank Gannett
Rochester
N. Y
G.O.P
Bill Douce
K. A
Gannett
Varsity Theater
New Yorker
Lawrence
Topeka
Walter Fees
K. A. Young G.O.P. Club
Douglas County Central Committee
Lost drilling tools halt test well at Wise farm
Kerlyn Oil Company lost drilling tools in a test well on the Charles Wise farm. S. R. McKinney Drilling Company abandoned the hole and started a new well a few feet away after losing tools at 580 feet. The new hole reached 165 feet. foreman said starting fresh was cheaper than fishing for the tools.
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Kerlyn Oil Company
Charles Wise
S. R. McKinney Drilling Company
Baseball Scores and Standings Snapshot
Baseball results across the major leagues with scores and lineups. Postponed Detroit at St Louis due to rain. NL and AL games feature players like Shaffer Hayes Dickey Dickman and Peace, with teams including Philadelphia, Boston, New York, Chicago, Cleveland, and St Louis.
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Washington
Potter
Resse
Hayes
Mollingsworth
Early
New York
Boston
Pearson
Chendler
Dickey
Rosar
Dickman
Peace
Chicago
Cleveland
Lee and
Tresh
Allen
Dobson
Hemeley
Detroit
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Fitzsinmnmons
Mancuso
Small, Bruner
Warren
Pittsburgh
Davis
Lanier
Padgett
M. Brown
V. Davis
Cincinnati
Thompson
Beres
Lombardi
Passeau
Todd
Strinenvich and Lopez
Hubbell
Melton and Danning
Budget talks show Army seeking funds for planes and gear
Washington reports indicate the war department asked the Senate to boost 1941 Army funds by about 42 million plus 109 replacement aircraft and 14.25 million for strategic orders. Additional asks include 5.765 million for flying field improvements and 3.15 million for clothing and equipment as budget constraints tighten amid river and harbor spending and CCC appropriations.
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Washington
War Department
Senate
Department
House
Barkley
Army
Marshall Field
Kansas
Civic clubs host Dr. Koo May 7 in Lawrence
Four civic groups Kiwanis Rotary Lions and Co-Op plan a joint meeting at the Eldridge hotel May 7 with Dr T Z Koo secretary of the World Student Christian Federation as speaker on Medical Aid to China fund drive Other events include a Bowl of Rice dinner at K U Union and a 10 45 am talk at a Lawrence high school assembly A 2 45 pm radio roundtable on aid to Chinese civilians is also set with dates May 8 and May 11 tag days next week and downtown sale
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Kiwanis
Rotary
Lions and Co-Op Clubs
T. Z. Koo
World Students Christian Federation
Eldridge Hotel
Koo
Lawrence
China, Inc
John Brand
Dr. Koo
K. U. Union Building
Lawrence High School
Ministerial Alliance
T. H. Astman
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
National Aid
Wired J. R. Holmes
University of Kansas
China
Varied program at Liberty Memorial High School assembly
Students from the physics department staged a varied program at Liberty Memorial High School. David Hay spoke on physics education before a carbide cannon explosion shocked Leroy Durbin, and a three act play "Spring in T. M. H. S." followed with Margery Olson and others. An electric organ built by Carl Wilkerson performed two numbers, and the show closed with a backward record. George Learned and James Dresser assisted with sound and effects.
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Liberty Memorial High School
C. B. Cunningham
David Hay
Leroy Durbin
Margery Olson
Donald Stout
Vernon Biggs
Marion Haynes
Carl Wilkerson
George Learned
James Dresser
Census taking continues in county adds enumerator notes
Census taking in this county progresses and will not finish for at least another week. About twenty five enumerators are busy under supervisor Howard F. Payne of Olathe. Rural areas will be checked in days ahead while parts of the city await survey. The southeast Lawrence area remains to be visited. one enumerator notes a shift toward suburban areas.
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Lawrence
Howard F. Payne
Olathe
Scouts Seek Old Paper Drive for Troop 53 Treasury
Boy Scout Troop 53 sponsored by the Co-Op club and the Salvation Army asks for old newspapers and magazines to be sold to fund their treasury. They prefer earned money over donations and will pick up papers by calling Salvation Army headquarters at 633.
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Boy Scout Troop 53
Co-Op Club
Salvation Army
Weather Outlook For Kansas Sees Clouds Then Warm Weekend
The report notes considerable cloudiness across Kansas with cooler temps in the southeast near Wichita tonight. Saturday promises partial clearing and warmer conditions with another round of cloudiness and warmth Sunday, especially in central and eastern areas. Temperature readings show a 70 degree peak in the afternoon and a 48 degree low overnight with rainfall totaling 0.08 inch by 7am today.
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Kansas
Wichita
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