United States favors letting European changes unfold
Washington officials indicate a hands-off policy toward revolution brewing in Europe, urging non interference by the United States and its allies. The shift aims to allow countries to shape their own destinies with support through the United Nations.
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Washington
Europe
Italy
Greece
America
United Nations
State Department
United States
Germany
Belgium
France
Charles de Gaulle
Spain
Portugal
Switzerland
Sweden
Rocket powder 3: overseas letter on beach landings
An overseas serviceman writes from Lawrence about ads seeking workers to produce rocket powder. He argues the weapon could shorten the war by enabling frockets for beach landings and saving many American lives. He expresses longing to return home to his family amid wartime strain.
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Lawrence
Veterans of Pacific Warfare to Get New Assignments
Five thousand veterans of Pacific warfare return to the United States aboard a navy transport for leave and reassignment. The group includes 150 Saint Lo crew members from escort carrier loss in the air sea battle off the Philippines and survivors of the Princeton. Many marines saw action at Guam. others took part in the Philippine invasion.
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San Diego
Cal
Saint Lo
Philippines
United States
Navy
Guam
Early Christmas shopping jumps ahead this year
Lawrence merchants report shoppers are out earlier and spending more, driven by an October deadline for overseas gifts. Some clerks note August sales of men’s clothing and plunging cigar availability affect gift buying. Quality merchandise sells well with plaid flannel shirts highly popular as stocks improve.
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Lawrence
Grim prospects seen in US war losses on western front
Washington reports Under Secretary Patterson warning of severe casualties and grim prospects as Pearl Harbor anniversary marks national totals. Army casualties through Nov 22 reach 474,898 with 91,625 killed and 268,099 wounded. navy total 77,120 with 29,738 killed and 33,469 wounded.
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Washington
Patterson
Pearl Harbor
United States
Navy
Dinner honors Philip Ernst on 77th birthday at Elks Club
Thirty friends toasted Philip Ernst Sr at a dinner last night at the Elks club in his honor for his 77th birthday. He was born December 6, 1867, on a farm between Lawrence and Eudora and has long been a fixture in the hardware trade on Massachusetts street since 1887. He later partnered with Thomas H. Kennedy to run a hardware store, which became Ernst & Son in 1925.
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Philip Ernst, Sr
Elks Club
Phil Ernst
Lawrence
Eudora
Massachusetts Street
Charles Achning
Thomas H. Kennedy
Ernst & Son
Few Old Timers Now in Company H
Company H of the 137th Infantry, famed for Lawrence veterans in World War I, returns to combat in Patton’s Third Army. The unit’s makeup has changed, with few Lawrence natives among officers and enlisted men. Capt. Jack Hawk commands. 2nd Lt. Maurice Knotts earned battlefield commission in France. Silver Stars awarded to First Lts. Tischener and Krider. Bronze Star to S/Sgt. Brohammer. Captain Hawk praises the 35th Division’s diverse, nationwide makeup and notes homeward pride while acknowledging newcomers from many states.
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137Th Infantry
Europe
Patton
Third Army
Lawrence
Jack Hawk
Maurice Knotts
France
Hawk
New York Cleaners
H” Company
Camp Robinson
Harold Snider
Indiana Street
Harold J. Brohammer
John Brohammer
Near Lone Star
Norwood D. Tischener
Burlingame
Calif
Albert R. Krider
East Lansing
Mich
Brohammer
State Guard
35Th
Volunteers Sought to Help Convalescent Home Activities
The University of Kansas occupational therapy assistant director Miss Sarah Roberts teams with Miss Mildred Watson and Miss Gertrude Hunt to recruit 25 to 30 volunteers for crafts and recreation at the County Convalescent Home. Plans include sewing weaving wood carving and embroidery with sessions daily and a two week volunteer training starting after Christmas. The program aims to begin mid January after training completes and will coordinate with Lawrence organizations.
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University of Kansas
Sarah Roberts
Mildred Watson
Gertrude Hunt
Miss Roberts
Lawrence
iMiss Roberts
St. Luke’s Hospital
Chicago
Agpin
22 Year Old Kansas Girl Is Arrested in the East
Barnstable Mass December 7 A 22 year old girl is held in the house of correction by state police on a charge of being a fugitive from justice in a $14 000 jewel robbery in Dodge City Kansas State Detective John D Dempsey said the girl Isabelle Bello Gardo and a soldier Manuel Q Martinez 23 of Dodge City are detained in connection with the same robbery Det Dempsey said 70 percent of the jewels were recovered The girl is to be arraigned tomorrow morning in Barnstable district court.
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Barnstable
Mass
House of Correction
Dodge City
Kan
John D. Dempsey
Dempsey
Camp Edwards
Isabelle Bello Gardo
Manuel Q. Martinez
London to Paris Notes on War Weariness and Odd Inventions
London and Paris dispatches describe frontline morale, the delay in victory, and civilian war weariness. Hal Boyle reports Londoners fearing a long war while soldiers cope with fog, fuel, and high prices, and notes American ingenuity with carrier pigeon gadgets and a red tape ray machine pitched to disrupt German commands.
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London
Paris
Brussels
Sam
Adolf Hitler
Mediterranean
John Senseney
St. Louis
Senseney
Celebration Marked Queen Esther Club Anniversary
The Queen Esther girls club of Ninth Street Baptist Church observed its 34th anniversary on Friday evening December 1 at 8 o clock. Rev G N Jackson executive secretary and superintendent of missions of the Kansas Missionary Baptist state Sabbenteri organized the club. President Miss Dolly Hicks lauded program chair Mrs Alberta Brown who led a miscellaneous program. Hicks presented Jackson with a purse and refreshments were served after.
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Queen Esther Girls Club
Ninth Street Baptist Church
G. N. Jackson
Kansas Missionary Baptist State Sabventtore
Dolly Hicks
Alberta Brown
Free Admittance At Three Theaters Bond Sale Tonight
Bonds will be offered for sale in the lobbies of the Granada and Varsity theaters with free admission for attendees. Lawrence National Bank and First National Bank staff will assist a women's organization in issuing bonds promptly to boost the drive.
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Lawrence National Bank
Jeyhawker Theater
First National Bank
Granada
Varsity
CAP Ship Aids Linemen in Ice Storm Repair
Topeka December 7 A Manhattan Civil Air Patrol plane assisted in locating a break in a Kansas Power and Light transmission line after an ice storm. Linemen repaired snapped wires about 16 miles west of Paxico within an hour. Fire damaged living quarters in a converted bus at 708 Lincoln Street around 8 pm. Tenants name not learned.
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Topeka
Manhattan
Civil Air Patrol
Esterday
Kannas Power and Light Company
Alenaenne
Paxico
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States
Veterans of Pacific Warfare
Philip Ernst
Judy
Kansas
East
Corresponden Mients
Hal Boyle
New York
Roosevelt
Churchill
England
Casbah
Algiers
Sherlock Holmes
Baker’ Street
Ty New Ray Machine
Bill’s Grill
Masa
Bill Pappas
Prop
Leto
H. W. Stowits
Rexall Drug Store
C.A.P
Obitugn
Miller Furniture Co
Birmerly Home Furniture Co
Hanna
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