Congress Seeks 5 Million Man Army as New Draft Bills Enter
Three bills to enlarge the U S Army were introduced in Congress today. Senator Poindexter proposes 1.5 million men, Senator Reed 3 million more, and Senator Smith a total of 5 million. General Crowder urges retroactive drafting for new registrants to curb delays and speed mobilization.
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Gill Sproull Back From Urbana Aviation Training
Cargill Sproull former KU miler and Journal-World city editor is on leave from Urbana Illinois after two months in aviation ground school. He will return to Illinois Wednesday, then head to Texas for flight training and likely be commissioned as a first lieutenant. He also served with Kansas City Star as a columnist and belonged to Sigma Delta Chi and Pai Kappa Psi.
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Finnish Forces Advance Near Petrograd After Viborg Capture
Rebels led by Finnish government reports state Viborg seven miles northwest of Petrograd has fallen to 75 miles from the city. An official announcement from Vasa, relayed via Copenhagen, claims nearly the entire 6000 Red Guards were killed as rebels halted a rescue attempt toward Frederikshamn.
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Douglas county aims to exceed Third Liberty Loan quota
Lawrence and Douglas county committeemen pledge to push subscriptions beyond the set quota in the Third Liberty Loan drive. They report half a million already raised, with efforts continuing until the campaign end. Buttons are now available at banks for late purchasers as a fresh supply arrives.
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YMCA Urges Large Recruitment to Support War Effort
Percy B. Atkins former Rainbow Division member will address the Chamber of Commerce about the need for more YMCA workers. Local organizers aim to recruit 1000 men, with 5900 already serving at home and abroad. April figures show 447 deficiency overseas and 400 needed in the United States.
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Unfurls Honor Flag at Douglas County Court House
The Third Liberty Loan honor flag is unfurled in the Bawersock Theater area near the county courthouse. It is placed to be visible to all entering the court house during a patriotic meeting.
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Visit Your Schools Prompts Tours During School Week
Patrons of Lawrence urged to visit city schools during School Week. A banner stretched from Deaples State Bank to McCulloch's drug store marks the event and invites the public to see what children are doing in education.
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Sailor in England Reports Voyage and Submarine Score
Sergeant J Clair West of the 188th Aero-Squadron, now in England, says his ship sank a submarine on a voyage from Long Island toward England. His sister Mrs W J Teatherman lives in the area. He earlier served near Toanwearth and Fort Sill. Final meeting of Tawrence high school Raps club at 6 30 pm at the YMCA with entertainment by the Women’s Christian Temperance Union. Marriage licenses issued to Alvin C Johnson and Eva Husted, both of Ruston and Ranto respectively, and Gus Hartman with Ethel Wilson of Lecompton. Some people who plead for culture should dust off their grammars.
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Ruston
Iowa
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Ranto, Fansas
Gus Hartman
Ethel Wilson
Lecompton
War Casualty List and Mapped Resources Noted
The report lists dozens of service members with statuses such as killed in action wounded and prisoners including Captain Charles A Chambers Lieutenant Robert C Cove Rufus B and Francis Worthington Hine among others. It also mentions Lieutenants Thow Mooney John W Morris and a New York library request for maps related to the Dakota-Permi ran Contact in Northern Wans a publication notes maps intended for the University of Kansas science bulletin three years ago and denied by New York State Library requests.
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Science Bulletin
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New York
Ruth Spotts Sells Bonds for District 55 Efforts
Ruth Spotts of District 55 near Lawrence sold bonds totaling 2 850 dollars, showing even a young girl can aid government. The achievement highlights civic effort by students and continuity of school district bond programs.
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Patriotism Letter From Representative Tawra To Watkins
A letter from Uis Levisizna Representative Tawra to the Watkins Land Meritage Company describes a patriotic demonstration at the Aviation Field. The scene includes soldiers from Alexandria, three bands, school children, and drafted workers from Platte City heading to Camp Funsion. Local readers note wage rises and family tensions amid weather outlook.
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Tawra
Watkins Land Meritage Company
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Lake So Lian
Alexandria
Holland Weighs German War Material Transit Demands
A Berlin Vossische Zeitung dispatch claims Germany seeks permission to move war material via the Limbourg Railway to Antwerp and to import sand and gravel through Holland. It says Holland yielded to Anglo American pressure but no official confirmation exists. The Hague report to the London Daily Mail says Holland granted transit and sand and gravel supply with non military limits, though agreement not officially confirmed.
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Solfer's Duty Mascot Teck Serves With Amexforce in France
A white Spitz named Teck, owned by Captain T. Ro Moss of the Moss family, is serving as a mascot with American forces in France. The dog trained at Camp Ley and now guards American troops, per a letter from Captain Moss received yesterday. Photos of Teck were shown by Mr. Charles Moss, who plans to enlarge one image for keepsake and return Teck to Captain Moss after the war if still alive.
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Mrs H L Bon-Carlos Named House Mother in Leavenworth
Mrs H L Bon Carlos, a prominent figure in Douglas County's Liberty Loan committees, has accepted a post as house mother at the Leavenworth community house. She arrived to begin her new duties, recognized as Lawrence’s ardent organizer and author famed for Bottle on the Smoke written years ago.
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Douglis County
Yp Sever
Red Cross Auction Planned in Lawrence to Aid Local Chapter
Law rence prepares a large Red Cross Auction to raise funds for the Douglas County Red Cross Society. Holmes named general manager to organize committees and hire auctioneers, with a suitable building to host the sale and plans for a March date. Rankin chairs the chapter, aims to gather items and music for the event.
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Red Cross
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Douglas County Red Cross
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Hobbes
Half Billion Funding Cited in Subsurface Campaign Notes
A partial, unclear report notes a campaign fund figure of half a billion tied to a week of intensive canvassing. The treasurer’s statements reflect prior subscription totals and relate to a voting segment on a recent Monday.
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Lenin
Bizot Oa
Segonday
High School Seeks Thrift Stamps Contest Winners
Students at the high school collected thrift stamps in a one day drive raising over 200 dollars in stamps to support a city thrift stamps contest. Principal Olney's plan involved representatives from every third hour class collecting orders and money, with follow up at the principal's office and post office delivery coordination.
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Fraternity Leaders Urged to Save Food and Bread Use
Clarence Tall and Mar Hall urged fraternal managers to conserve food at Fraser ball. They called for careful bread saving and avoiding waste of dairy, bread, and meat while food rules eased for private families. Chancellor Strong urged elimination of surplus meals and for City of Ransax students to set a statewide example.
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Appreciation of Service for Harold Lytle
The Tresbyterian Sunday School presented Harold Lytle a sincere ring Sunday to honor his year as orchestra leader. He departs tomorrow for Washington DC to join the Bureau of Standards in a new position.
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Bureau of Standards
Do Not Ridicule The Yankees Now Command Stirs Tension
A wartime roar from the newspaper echoes warnings against ridiculing the Yankees as Germans demand respect for Shurry before Americans arrive. The piece hints at rising tensions and cross country anxieties during conflict.
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Austrian Papers Join The Anxious Chorus
Reports from Geneva and Vienna say German and Austrian papers push silent warning on American intervention. Cracow faces serious food riots as Berlin and Copenhagen telegraphs discuss peace talks with Italy. Officials doubt Washington and warn Emperor Charles may seek separate peace to sow discord among Allies.
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Interschool Track Meet Entries Pour In Across Kansas
Enrollees from seventeen high schools, including McPherson, Winfield, Burlingame, and Abilene, flood the 1951 interschool track meet as Topeka and Heavenworth lag. Nearly fifty schools entered. Northeast High and Lawrence High headed the entrants for the junior varsity event to be staged Friday and Saturday at the University fraternities will host visiting athletes during the event.
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Allied Victory Claimed as Foch Foils Hun Attempt
Report states Allied forces claim victory after a desperate German assault is halted by General Foch and his troops. The victory announcement credits coordinated Allied response and strategic pressure on the Western Front.
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Kaisers Threw Away Thirteen Divisions In One Month
The Allied front near Ypres held against a massive German assault. French and British forces stopped the German drive after 13 divisions or about 175,000 troops were committed. French gains at Locre strengthened the line guarding Mount Rogue and stopped further German advances toward the coast. Casualties were heavy on the German side as their repeated attacks failed to break the Allied positions.
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