Violent clash near Tebourba as allies press Tunisian drive
The Associated Press reports heavy fighting near Tebourba twenty miles west of Tunis with armored units in clash after Axis counterattacks. Allied command plans and forces under Lieut. Gen. Kenneth A N Anderson appear to be pushing for a knockout as Pearl Harbor anniversary underscores growing U S war power.
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War Department
Keneth
A.N. Anderson
First Army
Pearl Harbor
Axis
United States
North Africa
Bizerte
Tunis
Mateur-Tebourda-Djedeida
Tebourba
Mateur
Sicily
Not a Normal Month In Kansas Weather Summary
The November report shows mildest since 1934 and driest since 1937 for Kansas with mean 45.4 degrees and 0.75 inch statewide precipitation. Temperatures ranged from 87 at Syracuse to below zero at Oberlin. several southwestern counties had no measurable moisture while soils remained satisfactorily moist overall. Wheat was generally good to excellent except in the southeast, corn husking mostly done, soybean harvest complete, and ample wheat pasture and rough feed for livestock.
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Topeka
Kansas
Monthly
Weather Bureau
Syracuse
Oberlin
Allied Troops Drive Wedge Through Jap Positions at New Guinea
Allied forces push a new wedge from Buna village toward the sea in northeast New Guinea, driving through mangrove swamps and repelling a Japanese patrol at Cape Endaiadere. Australian gunfire from the Buna mission area supports American advances amid heavy exchanges.
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Australia
Buna Village
Buna Mission
Cape
Ennaiagere
New Guinea
U. S. Carrier First Anniversary Pearl Harbor Launches
On the first anniversary of Pearl Harbor America launched its new carrier U S S Bunker Hill. Other ships followed including the destroyer Sigsbee and cruiser Miami to be launched at Philadelphia Tampa and Quincy. Bath Iron Works added destroyer Thatcher while Boston saw three vessels launched.
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Pearl Harbor
America
U.S. S. Bunker Hill
New Jersey
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Tampa
Fla
U. 8. S. Sigsbee
Charles Dwight Sigsbee
U. S. S. Maine
Havana Harbor
Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Company
Kearny
N. J
Bunker Hill
Lexington
Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation
Fore River
Quincy
Mass
Wasp
Apex
Alchemy
Arcade
Arch
Armada
Piedmont
Miami
Cramp Shipbuilding Company
Philadelphia
Belleau ‘Wood
Delaware
New York
Camden
N.J
Independence
Elredent
Novemer
Bath
Bath Iron Works
Thatcher
Boston
Snow Forecast Keeps Kansans Digging Out In December
Topeka reports on December snowfall with 8 to 11 inches in eastern and central counties, 10.8 inches in Topeka the heaviest since 1911, two additional inches along the southern border, and widespread icy travel conditions. Winds lessen but warming remains slow as a new storm track extends across the state.
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Topeka
S. D. Flora
Wichita
Concordia
Goodland
Flora
Kansas
Germans Execute Czechs in Prague Executions
Prague reports by Czecho-Slovak press bureau that 25 Czechs were executed on November 24 and 25 for crimes from economic sabotage to treason and food coupon offenses. The November total rises to 128 with four women among the dead.
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London
Prague
Japan Reports New Capital Ships Commissioned Since Pearl Harbor
Tokyo broadcast on December 7 quoted Captain Hideo Hiraide saying several battleships and new aircraft carriers have been commissioned since the Pacific war began. He cited a bolster to the fleet with carriers of unique construction and noted heavy losses suffered by Japan during the first year of war.
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Tokyo
Hideo Hiraide
Hiraide
Tokyo Radio
Interial Headquarters
Osses
Pacific
Indian Oceans
WANTS NAME ON BOMBER Topeka Rally for $300,000 in bonds
Topeka held a kickoff rally at municipal auditorium to sell $300000 in war bonds and stamps this month and win the right to have its name on a four motor bomber. Lt Col Earl T Vance base commander, other base personnel and Judge Walter A Haxman spoke. Investors subscribed $15000 at the start.
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Topeka
Earl T. Vance
Topeka Air Base
Federal Circuit
Walter A. Haxman
Taxes by Mail Increase in County Payments
Roy Flory the county treasurer notes more tax payments are arriving by mail this year due to gasoline rationing. He estimates 50 percent of first half taxes will be mailed, with the Lecompton bank closure forcing statements to be mailed to residents who typically paid there. December 20 remains the last day to pay first half taxes without interest.
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Roy Flory
Lecompton Bank
Kansas
Two Trailer Violations Lead to Fines in Police Court
I H Pipes of 1826 Massachusetts street was fined 20 dollars for two trailers on his property without a permit and for an improper basement toilet. Judge Lane offered a 5 dollar remittance if the permit is obtained. Mrs M A Griffith of 746 Rhode Island street was fined 25 dollars for dumping garbage near her trailer home.
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I. H. Pipes
Massachusetts Street
O. J. Lane
Pipes
M. A. Griffith
Rhode Island Street
Japs Caught The U.S. Flatfooted In Pearl Harbor
Navy recounts the Pearl Harbor attack showing eight battleships and three cruisers sunk or disabled, 2,117 American dead, 226 military casualties on land, and extensive ship and aircraft losses. It notes Japanese planes used and the missed chance to finish off U.S. naval power in Hawaii.
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Pacific
Hawaii
Hawaiian
Navy
Army
Europe's Hopes in Allied Drives
Bern Switzerland December 7 Allied offensives one year after Pearl Harbor boost European hopes for end of war. Weltwoche says war in last decisive phase as Russian winter offensive continues. Berlin officials seek to stabilize front while Italy evacuates civilians from bomb threatened cities including Rome. Nazi service notes unrest in occupied nations and German overreach.
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Bern
Switzerland
Pearl Harbor
Europe
North Africa
Weltwoche
Berlin
Rome
Dienst Aus Deutschland
Germany
Willkie Urges Open Talk on War Aims Across Nations
Wendell Willkie in a Pearl Harbor anniversary message to England urges Americans and Britons to discuss postwar aims openly without censorship. He argues free expression guards against future discord and warns that lack of frank statements could ruin unity after the fighting ends. He cites censorship examples from collaboration with Darlan and De Gaulle broadcasts. He notes ongoing public and private debates in America about Britain’s empire and Asia’s rising interests.
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New York
Wendell Willkie
England
Pearl Harbor
Willkie
Lord Beaverbrook
London Evening Standard
Darlan
America
de Gaulle
Britain
Commonwealth of Free Nations
Far East
China
India
Elks Memorial Service Draws Large Turnout
About seventy five members of the Elks lodge attended yesterday’s memorial service honoring departed lodge members and five Lawrence men killed in military service. Fred Moreau of the University of Kansas law school gave the memorial address. Set. William Kollender delivered the eulogy. Taps originated from KU ROTC buglers. The hall featured palms ferns and chrysanthemums.
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The
Elks Lodge
Lawrence
Fred Moreau
School of Law
K. U
Set
William Kollender
Taps
R.0.t.c
Traffic Report On Lawrence Plant Run In Light Saturday
State patrolmen reported that plant employees from Lawrence reached the area in good order today, contrasting with difficulties during the preceding snowstorm. Traffic between Lawrence and the plant was very light yesterday.
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Lawrence
Te Plant
Final chance to secure gasoline coupons
The Douglas county rationing board announced final registration and issuance of passenger car gasoline coupons at the Community building. Registration Friday from 9 to 5 requires the car owner to sign the form and bring a registration certificate and five tire serial numbers. Truck coupons go on the main floor 1 to 5 PM tomorrow. Local officials expect possible changes when higher authorities grant issuing power.
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Douglas County
Parent-Teachers Council
Choir at Rotary Delivers An Early Season A Cappella Recital
Joe Williams leads a Rotary Club visit featuring the mixed a cappella choir in a noon concert. The program includes The Star Spangled Banner God Save America America the Beautiful An Evening's Pastorale plus ethnic tunes and children and adult sections. Notable soloists include Joan Vickers Shirley Nan Hargiss and several named sopranos tenors altos and basses.
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Joe Williams
Rotary Club
Williams
Shirley Nan Hargiss
Francia Scott Key
God Save America
W. Otto Miessner
America the Beautiful
W. Otto Milosanor
Leontovich
Grotchaninoff
Aaschenbrenner
America
Nobel Caln
OPA Ruling Targets Unregistered Fuel Oil Use in Kansas
Kansas City area fuel oil users face penalties for consuming oil without filing the required OPA rationing form. J G Callaway of the OPA warns that purchase time or duration on hand does not exempt compliance. George Wetzel notes the ruling applies to Lawrence and Douglas County residents.
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Kansas City
OPA
J. G. Callaway
George Wetzel
Lawrence
Douglas County
Japan’s Losses Reach Desperation Point in Pacific War
Secretary of the Navy Knox asserts that Japan’s losses of warships cargo ships vessels and troop transports are nearing a point of desperation threatening the security of its Pacific island bases as of December 7 in Washington.
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Japan
Washington
Knox
Pacific
Nelson appeals for more munitions production growth
Washington reports October munitions output rose three percent from September as War Production Board chair Donald Nelson called the gain disappointing yet noted the United States remains vastly ahead of Axis powers in combat armaments. 1942 estimates show aircraft and ordnance outpacing 1941 by wide margins.
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Washington
Donald M. Nelson
War Production Board
Nelson
United States
38 Year Olds Out Induction Rules Affect Local Call
The local selective service board received a Topeka telegram stating women 88 years old or older are to be sent to induction. A select group to Fort Leavenworth missed Rufus Zvacek and Alfred J Graves who volunteered. December calls remain for 37 and 11 men on December 21 and 26, but some may be stricken as 38 plus year olds cannot be inducted.
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Selective Service Board
Topeka
Ft. Leavenworth
Rufus Zvacek
Alfred J. Graves
Washington
Army air corps enlistment drive at KU campus
Captain W A Barrett will visit the University of Kansas Wednesday and Thursday to enlist men who have passed mental and physical exams into the air corps. Applicants must bring birth certificates, parental consent, draft board statement, three recommendations, application blank, and registrar’s scholarship statement. Mental exams start at Watkins Hospital at 8 30 Tuesday with appointments via the hospital. if exams are passed, sworn in may occur Tuesday or Wednesday.
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W. A. Barrett
United States Army Air Corps
K.U
Air Corps
Laurence C. Woodruff
Watkins Hospital
Woodruff
Leavenworth
Government Plans Rail Transfer for War Effort in KC
Kansas City officials consider transferring 3,788 tons of old street car rails to the government for one dollar to aid the war effort. The War Production Board reports negotiations to buy 2,547 tons in Kansas City and nearby towns, with additional tons already secured in Topeka Wichita Leavenworth and St Joseph.
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Kansas City
Kansas City Council
War Production Board
Hatin
Lawrence
Topeka
Wichita
Leavenworth
Kensas
St. Joseph
Prominent Leavenworth Doctor Dies After Heart Attack
Dr. Leon Matassarin, 64, longtime Leavenworth physician for 16 years, died at home after a heart attack. A native of Roumania, he studied medicine in Austria and practiced in Wichita until 1926. He served as a lieutenant colonel in World War I and is survived by four sons and five daughters.
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Leon Matassarin
Leavenworth Leavenworth
Leavenworth
Matassarin
Wichita
Roumania
Austria
Planned group riding eyed to ease Lawrence transport load
Lawrence officials led by John Brand and Joe Wilson explore solutions to heavy commuter traffic. They propose scheduled carpooling among neighbors and urge employer support, noting eight buses plus rising fuel constraints and a need to stagger work hours.
Lawrence Plans Test Blackout For December Fourteen
Lawrence civilian defense personnel meet at 7 30 p m in room 206 Marvin Hall on the Kansas campus for final instructions on the December 14 blackout. Senior wardens chiefs of division and auxiliary police urged to attend with junior wardens optional. A trial warning system operated well with notifications sent 25 minutes after the first warning reached local headquarters.
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Lawrence
Marvin Hall
University of Kansas
PLAN PRACTICE BLACKOUTS TOPEKA TONIGHT
Topeka and several towns plan practice blackouts as previews to a general blackout next Monday for the 7th service command area. Topeka will conduct its first practice from 10 to 10 20 p m with Seneca El Dorado Atchison and Republic county following on scheduled nights.
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Topeka
7Th Service Command
Dale Fisher
Judge Hugh Means Plans Ottawa Court Postponed by Snow
Judge Means intends to hold court in Ottawa tomorrow but cancelled the trip due to snow affecting Saturday travel.
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Russia
Red Army
Rzhev
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Stalingrad
Karlsruhe
Pforzheim
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Guadalcanal
Frank Knox
Cape Endaiadere
Buna
R. B. Leonard
Ward
Melbourne Herald
U. S
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Arizona
Office of War Information
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Mr. Roosevelt
Owi
Great Naval Base
Anchorage
Elks
Rotary
Joan Vickers
Ace
Patty Belt
Phyllis Olmstead
Jeanne McGrew
Irene Sandelius
Aileen Zicsenis
Frieda Wray
Claire Viesselman
Jackie Voss
Don McManess
Carl Baker
Eugene Johnson
Adelbert Spalsbury
Bob Moore
David James
Gerald Campbell
Phyllis Marlowe
Annette Bigelow
Virginia Winters
Maxine Lindley
Local Selective Service Board
Captain Barrett
Foimer
John Brand
County
Joe Wilson
Lawrence Rapid Transit Company
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