Planes to Russia via wilderness route revealed
Edmonton reports lift of secrecy on air ferry traffic to the Soviet front. About 10,000 American built planes have reached Russia since 1941 with roughly half flown through Edmonton and Fairbanks. In four months of 1944 some 2,200 more planes used the route amid heavy weekend air parades and minimal losses.
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Edmonton
Alta
Russia
U. S
Fairbanks
Alaska
Red Star of Russia
Seattle
Warren G. Magnuson
Washington
Great
Siberia
Nome
Bering Sea
Great Falls
James
J. Patterson
Senate
Champ Clark Fights St Louis. Missouri Nominating Ballot
Voters in Missouri select party nominees for major state offices and Congress as Champ Clark faces a tough challenge from Roy MacRittrick in the Democratic bid for the U S Senate. The race also involves Gov Forrest Donnell and Vice President nominee Harry S Truman among several contenders. Eight Republicans and five Democrats seek renomination for the states 13 current congressmen, with nine unopposed, as voters decide half the state senate, all 50 state house seats, and various county offices.
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St. Louis
Aug
J.P
U. S
Bennett Champ. Clare
Congress
Clark
Roy MacRittrick
Ing
Tomise
Harry S. Truman
Af Ticans
Forrest C. Donnell
Senate
House of Representatives
Nazi Marshal Ernst Busch Death by Own Action
Aftonbladet reported that German Marshal Ernst Busch, commander of forces retreating from White Russia, killed himself after third degree treatment at Hitler's headquarters following the generals' plot. He had been missing from the Russian front where his army group suffered a severe mauling.
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Stockholm
Aftonbladet
Ernst Busch
White
Russia
Adolf Hitler
Basel
Switzerland
Hitler
Chaplins Welcome Baby Girl To Charlie Chaplin Family
Santa Monica Calif Aug 1 A baby girl was born to Oona O Neill Chaplin wife of comedian Charlie Chaplin at Sir John s hospital that night Dr Sheldon Payne announced The baby weighing 6 pounds 11 1 2 ounces has not been named The mother and baby were doing well and the 14 year old father got by pretty well
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Santa Monica
Calif
Oona O'Neill Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
Sir John's Hospital
Sheldon Payne
Dr. Payne
Stamps and books list with validity and prices
An OCR fragment lists various stamped items such as red and blue stamps, sugar books, shoes books, and gaming items with stated validity periods and prices around five pounds. Mentions dates including July 41 and February 26, with geographic references to north and southeast regions.
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Walla
Stampa
Record Water Department Sees New High in Active Accounts
The Lawrence water department reported 4,527 active accounts in June, up from 4,509 in May. The city council also noted six new service lines installed at an average cost of 21.81 dollars and twelve renewed lines at 14.40 dollars each, with a 2 inch main on McCook Street upgraded at 164.87 dollars. Water pumped totaled 48,663,000 gallons for June, averaging 1,622,100 daily, while Kaw River conditions stayed above normal without floods. Bond payments and transfers to reserves were noted, including 10,000 dollars moved to the water reserve fund and 10,000 dollars invested in U S treasury bonds due 1952-54.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Water Department
Frank E. ‘Willey
McCook Street
Kaw
Water Works
Water Reserve Fund
U. S. Treasury
Osmena To Take Oath As Philippine President
Osmena will be sworn in as Philippine president following the death of Manuel Quezon. Associate Justice Robert H. Jackson of the Supreme Court will administer the oath in the Interior Secretary Ickes office. The action recognizes continued civil governance despite past delays and political shifts.
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Washington
Ue Danena
Philippines
Manuel Quezon
Robert H. Jack
Supreme Court
Ickes
Uet On
Saranac Lake
N.Y
Echedaed
Osmena
Red Armies Push Toward Warsaw and Kaunas
Soviet troops drive east of the Vistula as German lines collapse toward Warsaw. Rokossovsky reports nearing the capital with landmarks like the Prudential building and St John Cathedral in sight. Simultaneously, Stalin’s forces storm Kaunas, while Riga evacuation grows harder and Baltic control widens.
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Vistula
Warsaw
Praga
Rokossovsky
Prudential Life Assurance
Cathedral of St. John
Kaunas
Berlin
Riga
Jelgava
Gulf Office
Baltics
Red Army
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Caen
Cologne
Kiys Ehrenburg
Red Star
Tobruk
Deaths and Funerals Alice Martin Robinson
Alice C Robinson died Sunday at her home in Kansas City Missouri born May 25 1861 in Baldwin eldest daughter of Dr and Mrs W Martin physician of Douglas county she attended Baker University she is survived by husband H Robinson one son Scott Smith sister Mrs Jennie Jenkins of Lawrence funeral services will be held tomorrow at 4 pm at New Comer funeral home Kansas City Missouri.
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Alice Martin
Alice C.en “Robinso
Kans City
Baldwin
W. Martin
Douglas County
Baker University
H. Robinson
Scott Smith
Jennie Jenkins
Lawren
Newcomer Funeral Home
Kansas City
Congress Resumes Session Amid Postwar Demands
Washington Aug 1 Congress reconvened at noon with Republican pressure for rapid postwar policy. Sixteen GOP senators pledged support to force demobilization and reconversion measures from the military committee. Only a handful attended as committees prepare postwar legislation. The House, about 100 members present, adopted a marking-time resolution to adjourn to Thursday. Speaker Rayburn, back from Texas, urged enacting demobilization and reemployment laws within two weeks. Senate Majority Leader Barkley urged brief three day recesses as committees act. Senator Vandenberg cautioned against delaying war production while agreeing no need to stall to avoid public misunderstanding. After brief remarks both chambers adjourned until Thursday.
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Washington
Congress
Vandenberg
Michigan
Senate
House
Rayburn
Texas
Barkley
Majority
Judge L C Swan Dies at 76 After Career as Minister and Judge
Judge L C Swan, 76, died near Erie yesterday after a long career as a Christian church minister and later as probate judge. Surviving are his wife and two children, Rew Jeanor Jones of Washington DC and Lt. Mai ty Swan in Germany. His daughter Mrs Jones is a KU alumna.
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L. C. Swan
Sfia
Erie
Jay Dee
Maity
Ganerant
Swan
Ad T
University of Kansas
Gertrude Davison
Ober's
Judge Swan
Mrs. Jones
K. U
Former K. U. Man Killed
Lt. R. L. Mathews of the Datatroops was killed in action in Normandy June 11. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. Le Mathews, were notified today by the war department. He graduated from Topeka High School and attended in Kansas.
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Atchison, Kan
R. L. Mathews
Normandy
T. le Mathews
Kansas City
Topeka
Kansas
Normandy Drive Smashes Germans In France Invasion Update
Allied forces push from Avranches toward the Brittany peninsula and Paris as American and British units deepen incursions. Lt Gen Bradley advances tanks beyond Avranches while British troops seize Famechon and Hill 309, linking with American lines near Caumont. German resistance stiffens with renewed counterattacks around Percy and Tessy sur Vire.
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France
Brest
Paris
Avranches
Percy
Torigny-Caumont
Caumont
Galet
Onar N. Bradley
Rittany Peninsula
Baze
Tessy-sur-Vire
Miles C. Dempsey
Althoit
Famechon
Boise du Homme Forest
Marshal von Kluge
Bernard L. Montgomery
Avercanches-Caen Road
Military Leave and Rear Details From Kansas Journal
Armed Forces updates list coast guardsman Thomas Russell Jensen home on 30 day leave from two years in the South Pacific. Lt. Maurice Cannady promoted at Kodiak Alaska air station. his wife Dorothy Jane Cannady lives in Lawrence. Pfc. Charles E Black in Hawaii sends a parachute trooper doll to nephew Billy Walker in Lawrence. Rev. Riggs returns to Camp Pickett after Front Royal school. Kenneth Daniels reports safely overseas, anywhere in England. Pfc. Walter R. Jones in Normandy with an anti tank company. Captain Knox promoted and posted to Major Field after bell donation from his father. Captain Knox’s wife Margaret Hays. Richard T Conner to be home soon after landing in San Francisco. Dick Schrader back to Chatham Field after furlough. A/C M. E. Jack Anderson on 18 day furlough visiting family. reports to A.M.M. School in Norman. S/Sgt. Paul Wray returns to Bartow Field after 25 months. wife and daughter stay in Winter Haven. Pte. James McKee wounded. Red Cross reports progression. Sgt. Norman D. Jones awarded conduct medal in Seattle infantry unit.
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Paul Wray
Nira
Ralph
Tou
Bartow Field
Lawrence
Winter Haven
Soldier Returns From Southwest Pacific Service
Kenneth D and Kenneth E Lewis arrive in Hilton to reunite with parents Mr and Mrs Z N Lewis after 28 months in the Southwest Pacific theater. The brothers, kin to Mrs Frank Corbit formerly of the area, are described as faithful and efficient in military service. They will visit home soon.
Fisherman’s Paradise in Alaska Wartime Leave Tale
Lt Col V M Auchard returning from two years with the Army Medical Corps in Alaska spent three weeks with his family and pursued fishing and hunting. He hauled in 600 pounds of halibut, Dolly Varden and Rainbows, a 15 pound silver salmon, and a 250 pound bear. His service began in April 1941 with roles on Kodiak and Afognak Islands and as post surgeon in Whittier. After this visit he will head to San Antonio for a new assignment.
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Alaska
Army Medical Corps
Alaakan de- Andaltho
Lawrence
Colonel Auchard
Auchard
30Th Field Artillery
Kodiak Island
Afognack Islands
Fortheast
Whittier
New York Street
San Antonio
Tex
Dewey vows strongest postwar peace and people-led government
Springfield August 1 Gov Thomas E Dewey on his first campaign platform train platform speech promised if elected to build the best peace the world has seen and said America will win the war because strength rests with the American people and not one man He pledged to restore government to the people and attacked a Roosevelt era mood while promising postwar jobs and economy Dewey and Mrs Dewey were greeted by GOP officials and moved through crowds to the executive mansion before a governors conference in St Louis and a farm leaders meeting later today
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Springfield
Thomas E. Dewey
Dewey
America
United States
Pittsburgh
G.O.P
Dwight H. Green
Deweys
Executive Mansion
St. Louis
Farm Organization
July marriage licenses in Douglas County total given figures
In July 1943 eighty five licenses were issued by the Douglas County Probate Office. The commission was in session this morning and the board will meet Friday to canvass the primary election vote at the courthouse.
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J. B. Wilson
Douglas County Court House
Douglas County
visitors and church attendance noted in local columns
Russell Deakin and family from Pickens Camp Va visited O A Ridinger's home with Mrs Deakins and children. Franks stayed with relatives in Lawrence while Ear visited Topeka. Walter Houk and son spent a day in Baldwin. Stull Evangelical churchSunday school drew 102 attendees with more arriving for preaching.
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Russell Deakin
Pickens Camp
Allied Plans to Gain Time and Force German Surrender
A broadcast report suggests diplomats and generals seek clues on timing and cost to compel Germany to surrender, aiming to prolong stalemate and stretch efforts to avoid a rapid end to the war.
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Germany
Trompe
Market News Markets at a Glance
New York and Chicago markets show mixed momentum with grains and livestock noting small gains and some declines. Cattle and hog prices display selective strength while wheat futures edge lower amid quiet trading and cautious demand. Kansas City reports active hogs and steady cattle with high grass-fed steers and rising spring lambs in limited supply.
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New York
Dij
Fenders
Livkateck
Kansas City
Wheat and potatoes market notes from Kansas City and Chicago
Wheat totals show 327 cars with mixed prices and ceiling rules for various grades with modest gains for some hard and red wheats in Kansas City. Prices quote No 2 hard and dark hard at ceilings and futures for September. Chicago potato arrivals and on track shipments total 498 with supply tight and demand strong, signaling ongoing market strain.
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Kansas
Gi City
Kansas City
Chicago
U. S
Wall Street Quiet After Small Turnover Loners Hold
New York stock market showed modest confidence with some gains in select rails and utilities. Trading was choppy with about 700000 shares changing hands, the lightest volume in nearly three months, as U S Steel Bethlehem Santa Fe and GM led gains near the close with a mix of others advancing and retreating.
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Wall Street
New York
U. S. Steel
Bethlehem, Santa Fe
N. Y. Central
Southern Pacific
General Motors
Chrysler
U. S. Helen Bar
Sears, Roebuck
American
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Champ Clark
McKittrick
Hieneneetzick
California
Lane
Delle
Tom
Scerame Boy
Anci
Philippine
The
Journal-World
Sermion
Eateiae
Lay
Loretta Young
Los Angeles
Tom Lewis
Paul
Lew- Pry Ae
Judy
K. U. Man
Launay
Ganteloup
St. Pierre du Fresne
St. Germain D'Ecot
Thre
Orbois
St. Vaast-sur-Seulies
Eveque Forest
Thomas Russell Jensen
Coast Guardsman
Andrew Jensen
Rhode Island
South Pacific
Ninth Naval District
Maurice Cannady
Wage Air Station
Kodiak
Algeria
Dorothy Jane Cannady
Massachusetts Street
Charles E Black
Hawaii
Billy Walker
Illinois Street
Srephed
Rcp
Richard L. Riggs
Camp Pickett
Front Royal
Corporal Riggs
Infantry
John Daniels
Kenneth
England
Walter R. Jones
E. Frank Jones
William F. Knox
CG. J. Knox
Knox
Randolph Field
Majors Field
Margaret Hays
C. W. Hays
A. B. Conner
Sgt
Richard T Conner
San Francisco
Schrader
Chatham Field
Rhode Island Street
M. E
Jack) Anderson
Ebon Anderson
Stull
Bibs Sisters
Norman
Okla
A.M.M
James McKee
Ops H
Cikaton
Red Cross
Norman D. Jones
Wash
Kenneth D
Priti Senerae
W. K. le
Fisherman’s Paradise
Col. Auchard
Yarnold
City Hall
Zoon
Lamba
Wianeag City Produce
Stecke Net Tel & Tel
Atcht& 9
Bath Steel
General ‘Electrica
Az Hercules
Aviation
Phillipa Pat
Gabper — Peace Ae
Buco Escematssseeremnyeneene
Wuson
Seix
UCD
Annette
LAW Iere
W. H. Quakenbush
S. Weatherby
Chas. V. Weber
Meeting Church. OF God
11Th
N. H
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