Italy Tightens War Controls and High Command Shifts
Italy orders one year imprisonment and crop confiscation for farmers withholding production and imposes a major reshuffle in the high command. General Cesare Maria de Vecchi resigns the Dodecanese post, succeeded by Ettore Bastico, while Marshal Badoglio is replaced by Ugo Cavallero. Italian efforts press for faster war material output amid reports Yugoslav cooperation with the Axis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Italy
Count Cesare É Maria de Vecchi di
Pietro Badoglio
Ugo Cavallero
British Broadcasting Corporation
Cavallero
Wilhel Keitel
Yugoslavia
Belgrade
Dragisha Cvetkovic
Associated Press
Cvetkovic
Europe
Hungary
Romania
Istvan Csaky
Berlin
Mussolini
Weekend Warmth Expected Across Kansas
Sunny mild Sunday expected as a low pressure system from Montana brings above normal temperatures. Forecaster S D Flora cites light winds and readings around 55 to 60 degrees, with north lows near 28 to 32 and southern highs near 82 in spots. The report notes last night’s 32 degree low in Ellis and 67 degree top in Topeka, plus a 120 degree aberration in the 24 hour western reading. Roberts Jewelry and Gifts Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
S. D. Flora
Montana
Middle West
Flora
Ellis
Dodge City
Greeks Press Mountain Push Into Albania Retreat Line
Greek troops mounted a full force advance against Italian forces retreating from Albanian strongholds toward the Adriatic coastal plain. Official statements claimed heavy Italian losses and ongoing Greek advances toward Tepeleni Elbasani and Argirocastra with reports of oil wells fires and caches of war materiel found in Porto Edda and Koritza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Albania
Chimara
Tepelini
Elbasani
Bled
Adriatic
Porto Edda
Argirocastro
Tepeleni
Argirocastra
Valona
Premet Ss
Viosa
Tirana
Pogradetz- Elbasani
Devol River
Moskopolis
Bombing Hits Bristol Gate City and London Noted
London reports Bristol suffered major incendiary fires and damage to a hospital and other buildings after heavy night raids. RAF fighters shot down two bombers as London and southern England saw limited strikes. RAF strikes targeted Belgium and northern France, with Valona munitions dump hit.
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London
Bristol
Britain
R.A.F
England
South Wales
Western Union
New York
Bristol Channel
Royal Air Force
Belgium
France
Valona
Air Ministry
More Contributions For Greek War Relief Fund
The local Greek War Relief Fund total rose to 179 dollars with two additional five dollar gifts today. Spokesman George Spears urged further support as the drive ends Tuesday, with all funds sent to New York headquarters for Greece aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Spears
Greece
New York
Paul A. Dinsmoor
Meney
Mary A. Grant
Palmer and Officials Seek Extradition Over Perjury Charge
County Attorney Milton P. Beach and Undersheriff Lathrop B. Read plan to extradite Robert M. Palmer from Tulsa to Lawrence to face perjury charges. Palmer was arrested in Tulsa on liquor possession charges. extradition papers will be sought from Governor Ratner.
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Milton P. Beach
Lathrop B
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Robert M. Palmer
Lawrence
Palmer
Beach
Hugh Means
University of Kansas
Means
Payne H. Ratner
Oklahoma
Sheriff’s Office
Ralph H. Colvin
Colvin
Yellow Cab Company
President Believed in Puerto Rican Waters
In San Juan Puerto Rico on December 7 officials gave no confirmation but reports said President Roosevelt was in the Puerto Rican waters near the Culebra maneuver area where Atlantic patrol and marine landing exercises were underway. Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox was expected to arrive from Panama to join the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Roosevelt
Puerto Rican
Culebra
Atlantic Patrol
Frank Knox
Panama
Stock Market Index Dips to 44.1 Among 60 Stocks
The index reflecting 60 stocks closed at 44.1, down from yesterday's 43.8. Traders watched movements across leading equities as market activity remained steady with modest declines.
Court declines Burke mandamus in Kansas absentees case
The Kansas Supreme Court refused to compel the canvassing board to void all out of state absentee ballots in the November 5 election, ruling it had no jurisdiction. Burke’s three challenges included unconstitutional absentee laws and improper or nonresident ballots. the court held the issues belong to county clerks or election contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
State Supreme Court
William H. Burke
Burke
Little River
Payne Ratner
State Board of Canvassers
United States
Kansas
Harry K. Allen
State
Secretary of State
Hundreds of Kansas Guardsmen Ordered to Active Duty
The Kansas National Guard will mobilize several hundred inactive members along with 4,000 regulars to report on December 23. Adjutant General M. R. McLean said the 668 inactive guardsmen will fill vacancies and bolster units for M day. Kansas units head to Camp Robinson after January 2 for a year of regular army service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas National Guard
War Department
M. R. McLean
Kansas
McLean
Camp Robinson
Ark
Clark to address Lawrence banquet December 16
George Patsy Clark Lions coach will speak at the joint University of Kansas Lawrence high school Haskell gridiron banquet on December 16. Organizer Bob Haggart notes Clark’s storied career at Kansas Butler Grand Rapids and the pro ranks. Allen Crafton will be master of ceremonies. tickets available by phone.
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George
Patsy) Clark
Detroit Lions
University of Kansas
Lawrence
Haskell
Portsmouth
Detroit
Lions
Brooklyn Dodgers
Jock Sutherland
Clark
Paris
Army
Eddie Mahan
Harvard
Ad Lindsey
Kansas
Haggart
Butler University
Allen Crafton
Hagegart
Chamber of Commerce
Christmas shoppers stride through crowded Massachusetts street
Colorful paper bundles and crowded counters mark a busy Christmas shopping day on Massachusetts Street. Shoppers, including children in toy departments, purchase cards, stickers, tinsel, and candy as Salvation Army kettles show increased donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Street
Salvation Army
K.U
Gene Glahn Illness Update At Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Gene Glahn a popular young insurance man and sports enthusiast became seriously ill yesterday and was taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital where he is under observation. His condition today was reported as slightly improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Glahn
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Reynolds Cleared By Supreme Court In Milk Regulation Case
A Douglas county jury conviction of Fred H. Reynolds for violating five state milk sanitation rules was reversed by the state supreme court. The decision held the state dairy department, not the health board, had authority to set milk standards, preserving local boards' enforcement powers and clarifying regulatory duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Fred H. Reynolds
Lawrence
State Board of Health
State Supreme Court
Reynolds
Health Board
Hugh Means
John Riling
Nineteenth
Louisiana
Riling
Supreme Court
Topeka
Board of Health
State Board of Agriculture
State Dairy Commission
Jay S. Parker
The
Homer Hoch
State Department of Agriculture
State Dairy Commissioner
Health Department
State Health Department
State Health Board
Kansas Artists Exhibit Draws 923 Visitors During Art Week
National Art Week displays drew 923 visitors at Spooner Thayer museum. Kansas works included oils water colors prints sculpture weaving and pottery totaling several sales. Raymond Eastwood and Minnie Moodie organized the show moving Kansas art from the loan gallery for Shakespeare prints by Boydell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spooner-Thayer Art Museum
Kansas
Raymond Eastwood
Minnie §. Moodie
Eastwood
Moodie
Birger Sandzen
Boydell
Alexander H. Dewey Indicted for Draft Registration Evasion
A federal grand jury in Kansas City returned 129 indictments naming 180 defendants. Alexander H. Dewey, former University of Kansas freshman, and Lee Scott, a transient, were charged with failure to register under the Selective Service act. Most indictments were secret. 68 involve liquor revenue violations and others cover postal law, narcotics, Man Act, banking, and income tax cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Alexander H. Dewey
University of Kansas
Topeka
Lee Scott
Erie
Richard J. Hopkins
KU Defense Unit Receives Federal Course Approval
Kansas University heads a national defense unit as the U S Department of Education approves engineering courses for the program. F A Russell will lead. approved topics include machine design materials inspection and testing production engineering and engineering drawing. Additional courses in explosives construction materials and practices pharmacy and report writing may be submitted. Start expected by January 1 or early in the second semester. Some credit may be allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
Deane W. Mallet
U. S. Department of Education
School of Engineering
F. A. Russell
K. U
British warship Carnarvon Castle reaches Montevideo for urgent repairs
The British armed merchant cruiser Carnarvon Castle, damaged in a sea battle with a German raider, enters Montevideo harbor with four shell hits on its starboard and other damage on its smokestack. Welders were summoned to the docks to hasten repairs as a hospital ship is placed on standby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnarvon Castle
Montevideo
Uruguay
London
Uruguayan
Legation
Women Physicians Meet in Halstead for AMWA Session
Women physicians from several states gathered in Halstead for the mid year session of the American Medical Women's Association board. Hostess for the meeting was Mrs Trene Koeneke, wife of Dr. A Hertzler, with board members in attendance.
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Hertzler
Halstead
American Medical Women’s Association Board
We Trene Koeneke
A. Hertzler
British Bombers Hit Airdromes in Occupied France and Low Countries
Britain launched a powerful bomber raid after midnight targeting Nazi airfields in Chateaudun and Melun outside Paris. Explosions and fires were seen on runways and in hangars with debris and fragments reported in the air. Two British planes were lost in the operation.
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London
Britain
Germany
France
Low Countries
England
Air Ministry
Ate Crepuricu Towuda
Chateaudun
Chartres
Orleans
Melun
Paris
Ministry
Dunkerque
Calais
Boulogne
Thousands Line Streets For Santa Parade Of Pets And Bands
Thousands crowded the streets for a Santa Claus parade featuring a North Pole broadcast wish, a long pet float line with dogs, cats, geese, and a goat, plus horse drill units, American Legion drum and bugle corps, and floats from local schools clubs and organizations. Santa promised a Saturday visit to accept more letters.
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Santa Claus
Santa
South Park
North Pole
Dudley Yocum
Anita Boughton
Nadine Bitter
Nellie Anderson Wallace
Barbara Owens
Betty Lou Allphin
Fritzie Meyn
Wilma Collins
W. G. Beougher
Margaret Parker
Glenn Moody
Fritz Meyn
American Legion
T.B
Red Cross
Boy Scout
North Lawrence Christian Endeavor
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Roberts Jewelry and Gifts
Adv
Coastal Plain
Pound
Bob Palmer
K.U. Man
Allen
Otrento
Seale of
Miles
Strait of
Otranto
Tonion
Kenitzo
Anina
Fred Reynolds
District Court
K. U. Museum
Journal-World
Grand
U.S
Reich
Starbright
Bettyjane Ryan
University
Design Department
Pleasant Valley
India
Odd Fellows
Baldwin High School
Washington Relief Corps No. 9
Poehler
Tonganoxie High School
Lawrence Junior High
Sunda If West
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