Red Tanks Guard Dnieper Crossing
Masses of Russian tanks were reported counter-attacking German lines on the Dnieper front as German and Finnish columns push toward Leningrad. The Soviet high command claimed a new western counter-offensive and noted air borne troop usage against bridgeheads. Odessa and Kiev faced intensified Nazi bombardment while battles raged around Novgorod and Gomel on a 1200 mile front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dnieper
Red Army
Tass
Moscow
Leningrad
Adolf Hitler
Novgorod
High Command
Lake
Ilmen
Nogorod
Volkhov
von Rundstedt
Dnieperopet
London
Semeone Budgenny
Hitler
Nazi Schnelltruppen
Odessa
Russia
Black Sea
Kiev
Ukraine
Gomel
Smolensk
Pinsk
Pripet
Eastern Gasoline Famine Hits East After Reserves Drop
Washington reports gasoline reserves on the Atlantic seaboard have fallen to about ten days supply as stockpiles declined by 893000 barrels last week. Deputy petroleum coordinator Ralph K. Davies warned of a perilous situation and said drastic measures may be needed to conserve fuel for winter and defense needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ralph K. Davies
East
Davies
Office of Price Control
Great Britain
Atlantic Seaboard
Ahe
Defense spending tops 51 billion in U S budget drive
Washington reports allocations and commitments for the defense program total more than 51 billion with expectations the second lend lease request may push to over 55 billion. Congress has appropriated 37.26 billion since July 1 1940 for army navy and defense activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
War Department
Navy Department
Two Ocean Navy
United States
Maritime Commission
Senator Connally
D.-Tex
Notable figures slated for KU Community Lecture series show
Vincent Sheean, Dr. Ricardo Alfaro, Captain John Craig, Dorothy Sands, and Raymond Nichols announce the 1940 41 University of Kansas Community Lecture course lineup. Dr. Alfaro opens October 30 on Solidarity in Defense of the Americas. Craig speaks December 8 on the Philippines. Sands performs February 18 on acting styles from the Restoration era to modern times. Sheean closes March 10 with wartime reporting from Europe and Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Sheean
Ricardo Alfaro
Panama
John Craig
Dorothy Sands
University of Kansas
Raymond Nichols
Alfaro
Americas
Captain Craig
Philippines
Sheean
Europe
Asia
Loans to Russia Seen as Likeliest Aid Form
Washington reports Jesse Jones, federal loan administrator, said the United States could finance Russia with a loan rather than lend-lease as Russia may run out of cash. He noted Russia has not formally applied, but hinted at credit and suggested a promissory note as collateral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jesse Jones
Russia
Jones
Federal Loan Agency
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Thas
United States
Roosevelt to host Duke of Kent at Hyde Park
The White House announced President Roosevelt will leave soon for a weekend at Hyde Park New York where he will host the Duke of Kent brother of King George V while he tours Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Kent
Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
N. Y
King George of England
Canada
Real estate agent swindles Anderson County farmer
An Anderson County farmer reported losing 1800 dollars after being lured by a man posing as a real estate agent. They gambled in Ottawa near Eldridge hotel after a found 500 traveler's check, but the two men vanished with the funds. Investigators found no registered names matching those given and the claimed room 402 did not exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson County
Texal
Lawrence
Ottawa
Eldridge Hotel
Jook
Eldridge
Anderson’ County
Government to Build Aluminium Plants for Bomber Production
Jesse Jones, federal loan administrator, announced the government will build aluminum plants costing 52000.00 in Arkansas New York and the Bonneville dam area to produce metal for bomber manufacture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jesse Jones
Federal
Arkansas
New York
Bonneville Dam
Detroit Street Transit Strike Halts City Commute
Detroit faced a sudden strike by municipal streetcar and bus crews at 4 a.m. halting work for about 400000 workers. Mayor Jeffries sought arbitration while AFL NIV and CIO factions tangled over recognition and a closed shop. taxi drivers gained fares and many factories ran late yet mostly kept production on schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Edward J. Jeffries
American Federation of Labor
Jeffries
F. L
A.F.L
State
C.I.0
C.I.C
Motor City
Threeman Board of Arbitration
Land Corps Launches Coordinated Arkansas War Games Assault
In southwest Arkansas on August 20 the 75 000 men of the seventh army corps conducted a daylight maneuver. The 38th Illinois 35th Missouri Kansas Nebraska divisions joined in a frontal assault while the 27th forced a southern flank. The exercise concluded the first battle problem of the controlled Arkansas war games.
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Arkansas
Seventh Army Corps
Illificis
35Th
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Government May Expand Export Control to All Shipments Abroad
Washington reports that export controls, now covering 80 percent of commodities, may broaden to cover all shipments abroad. Six new license categories were added by President Roosevelt, including furs and precious metals, effective September 10. Officials cite national defense needs and commitments to Britain, China, Soviet Russia, and Latin America.
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Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Great Britain
China
Soviet Russia
Oil men forecast stepped up aid to Britain and Russia
Tulsa observers say the United States will increase lending for tankers and aviation fuel to Britain and Russia after a study of east coast supplies. They note rising gasoline stocks, tanker reallocations, and conservation moves as the region faces shortages. Oil groups warn further tanker reductions could worsen effects. The Oil and Gas Journal reports 674 completions in the week ended Aug 16, up from last week and from a year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
United States
Britain
Russia
Ickes
Independent Petroleum Association of America
Oil For Britain
Texas
Oil and Gas Journal
Francis P Matthews Re-elected Supreme Knight in KC
Francis P. Matthews of Omaha Nebraska was re elected supreme knight of the Knights of Columbus for a two year term. Charles K Walsh of Wichita Falls Texas was elected supreme warden to succeed David F Supple of San Francisco with all other officers re elected.
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Knights of Columbus
Atlantic City
N.J
Francis P. Matthews
Omaha
Neb
The
Charles K. Walsh
Wichita Falls
Tex
David F. Supple
San Francisco
Wheat penalties may rise for 1942 crop if quotas pass
Douglas County farmers hear that wheat penalties on the 1942 crop may be higher than the 49 cent rate used for 1941 if quotas are approved and penalties invoked next spring. Hack notes parity price shifts could lift loan rates and penalties, with a August 30 deadline for crop insurance applications and high county compliance expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Hack
Douglas County Aceciliare Association
Tony
Hack
Nazi Bomber Over Reykjavik Sparks Allied Pursuit
A German twin motored bomber flew low over Reykjavik, Iceland, today and was chased out to sea by fighter planes. It dropped no bombs as Iceland remains under Allied occupation by American and British troops. Motion picture theatre attendance hit record levels over July 4, per the commerce department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reyitsvik
Iceland
Reykjavik
Department of Commerce
Schools Get Less From State's Invested Fund
Topeka Aug 20 UPI Kansas schools receive a smaller semi annual distribution from the state permanent school fund. The latest report by George L McClenny shows the August payment totaling 146 259 down from 165 761 in February and 170 257 last August. Lower interest rates and uninvested funds explain the decline with Wyandotte county getting 11 697 and Sedgwick 10 715. Distribution based on enrollments and property valuations.
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Topeka
UPI
Kansas
George L. McClenny
S Public Instruction
Wyandotte County
Sedgwick County
Eudora P A Picnic Draws Big Crowd and Evening Events
A crowd between two and three thousand attended the Eudora C P A picnic last evening with another large turnout today. Uncle Ezra and his Topeka company perform at 7 30 this evening followed by a 9 p m dance with Van Allm's orchestra. The Perez family from Kansas City failed to arrive as scheduled. Local acts filled the gaps with the Turner Brothers and magician Robert Abbott performing. Footraces awarded prizes of 75 and 50 cents with winners listed, plus several other contests. Free parking is available on land beside the park for the two day event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eudora C. P. A
Uncle Ezra
Topeka
van Allm
Perez
Kansas City
Eudora Band
Turner Brothers
Corliss
Robert Abbott
Lawrence
Carl ‘Vernon Kurtz
Don Seiwald
Maxine Bryant
Nathalie Weixeldorfer
Delbert Seiwald
Edgar Grosdidier
Jimmie Weidensaul
Martha Louise Koehler
Mary Frances Passman
Wayne Mistle
Lee Erwin
Maxine Barrett
Fields Holmes
Ratner Urges Drive on Accidents in the State
Topeka Aug 20 UP Gov Payne Ratner urged new emphasis in Kansas war on accidents to protect 370000 school children set to return to classes next month. He noted July fatalities fell 36 from 47 last year but August early weeks showed a sharp rise with thirty deaths already. State Safety Engineer Claud R McCamment sent 3000 rural teachers safety kits on safety and first aid as Ratner urged parents to teach children street and sidewalk safety.
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Topeka
Payne Ratner
Kansas
Claud R. McCamment
Stock Market Brief Shows Mixed Index Movements
A terse market note records a small index drift with a 69 point reading and a 43.2 level alongside a mention of yesterday’s minor 4 point change, indicating uneventful trading activity.
Fire College To Open On Sept 2
The sixth annual Kansas state fire college will be held at the University of Kansas from September 2 to 5. Harold G. Ingham announced the event organized by the Kansas State Firemen's association with the Kansas board for vocational education and KU. Instructors include fire chiefs and university staff. Attendees will stay in the University gymnasium with Lawrence fire department quarters arranged. Certificates will be issued for full session participation and quizzes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas State Fire College
University of Kansas
Harold G. Ingham
University Extension Service
Kansas State Firemen’s Association
Kansas Board For Vocational Education
K. K. Baxter
Wichita Fire Department
O. H. Beatty
Kansas State Board For Vocational Education
W. E. Brooks
Hutchinson Fire Department
Ray Q. Brewster
E. C. Buehler
A. Penn Denton
Kansas City
R. J. Douglas
Oklahoma A. &M. College
Stillwater
M.T. Gaffey
W. Fred Heisler
Oklahoma A. & M. College
Clyde Latchem
Topeka
Roy S. Moulton
Kan
Leo Pantier
I. Parker
Misouri
St. Louis
Onald Rayburn
el Dordo
Byron Jarvis
FE. J. Stewart
Kansas Inspection Bureau
E. J. Travis
Salina
C. A. Barr
el Dorado
University
Paul Ingels
Lawrence
Showers Linger Over Kansas as Warmth Returns
Thunder showers persist in Kansas with cool air hanging on. Southeast may see scattered showers tonight while tomorrow brings generally fair and warmer conditions. Central and western areas received generous rainfall yesterday and last night with clouds in the east today. Max temps stayed below 90, Phillipsburg hit 87, and many towns logged varying rainfall amounts with Ellis 1.35 inches and others ranging from trace to over a half inch.
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Topeka
Kansas
Phillipsburg
A. D. Robb
Ellis
Neaseaea Peeel
President Roosevelts Appeal to End Shipyard Strike
President Roosevelt urges both sides in the 13 day strike at Kearny New Jersey shipyard to prioritize national defense and return to work at once. The stoppage halts $493 million in navy and merchant marine shipbuilding affecting 17 000 workers. The White House says letters were also sent to CIO shipbuilders chief John Green and company head L H Korndorff.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Company
Kearny
N. J
White House
John Green
C. I. O. Shipbuilders Union
L. H Korndorff
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Red Tanks
Dnieper Crossing
Associated Press
Batum
Berlin
Iran
Persia
Teheran
France
Vichy
Siam
Thailand
Lodon
Japan
Far East
Altho
Netherlands East Indies
Gopan
Tokyo
Domei
Anderson
UNION
Land Corps
McClenny Report
C.P.A
Ratner
United States Army
Louisiana
123Rd Field Artillery
Fire College
Concordia
Russell
Geneseo
McPherson
Tuarned
Hutchinson
Pratt
Wichita
Winfield
Anthony
Goodland
Dresden
Hill City
Elkhart
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