Rommel presses offensive in Yugoslavia amid Tito counterattacks
London reports Rommel's forces launch a major push into liberated Yugoslav regions with a siege toward Prijepolje while Tito’s partisans counter in Croatia killing about 300 Germans and seizing war material. Macedonian fronts see clashes near Kirovo and Costivar as air and ground battles intensify across the Balkans.
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London
Erwin Rommel
Prijepolje
Josip Broz
Tito
Croatia
Rommel
Greece
Albania
Austria
Sarajevo-Travnik
Sarajevo- Mokre
Mokro-Tuzla
Bosnia
Smiotski-Dugno
Livno- Crahovo
Hercegovina
Yugtoslav Radio
Kirovo
Costivar
Macedonia
Slavonia
Moslavina
Ugoslav
Cazma
Zagreb
Titto
Mihailovic declares Chetniks oppose Tito partisans
Zurich Dagens Nyheter report says Mihailovic proclaims Chetniks fight Tito’s partisans as enemies of the Yugoslav government in exile. Partisans form pro local government led by Dr Ivan Ribar with Tito chairing defense committee. Mihailovic denies collusion with Axis forces. King Peter denounces Ribar Tito government in Cairo.
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Stockholm
Dagens Nyheter
Draja Mihailovic
Josip Broz
Tito
Yugoslavia
Peter
Ivan Ribar
Zurich
Mihailovic
Chetnik
Milan Nedic
Nedic
Cairo
Ribar
Excise Rates Whittled as Liquor Tax Raised
Senate finance committee approved the house liquor tax increase from six to nine dollars per proof gallon and trimmed other excise rates. Net new revenue loss projected at 112 million dollars. total prospective yield around 2.028 billion, vs 2.14 billion estimated earlier. Approval awaits floor vote in coming days. Fire follows explosion at Augusta refinery. three burned but not seriously injured. damage deemed light and under control within 15 minutes. Finland to make December debt payment of 283,915 dollars to the United States, part of wartime debt settlement.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
House
Senate
Augusta
Kan
Whites Eagle
Perry Hennan
Albert Hill
el Dorado Hospital
Paul Harness
Churchill Sees Hope For End Of War In 1944
In an informal address to British troops in North Africa, Prime Minister Churchill expressed confidence that the enemy could be crushed in 1944. He warned of the enemy’s tenacity, but said victory could bring England relief from its greatest danger.
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North Africa
Churchill
Fourth Queens Hussars
England
Churchill Brief Address Foresees Great Victory Moment
In a short wartime address Churchill spoke of a coming triumph and the nation’s greatest glory, avoiding direct naming of Germany or Japan though the implication pointed to the Axis powers. The remarks underscored resolve and anticipated decisive action on the global stage.
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Churchill
Germany
Japan
Carlson unable to come due to government investigations
John Roy Carlson author of Under Cover had a lecture scheduled for tomorrow in Hoch Auditorium. The Student Forums Board postponed the talk until January because Carlson will be in Washington for several weeks on government investigations. Chancellor Deane Malott travels to Chicago for a meeting of the Association of State Universities where he serves as secretary treasurer.
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John Roy Carlson
Hoch Auditorium
Carlson
Washington
Chicago
Deane Malott
University of Kansas
Association of State Universities
Thanksgiving reunion and community notices in McLouth
The McLouth area reports a Thanksgiving family reunion at the Edmonds home with a basket dinner and many neighbors listed as guests. News notes include deaths, weddings, hospital visits, relocations, church activities, school events, and local social gatherings across Crescent, McLouth, and nearby towns.
West Side club hosts oyster supper at Parsons schoolhouse
The families of the West Side club and several guests enjoyed an oyster supper Friday evening at the Parsons schoolhouse. The Brethren Christian Endeavor met Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter McPherson. The next regular meeting will be with Mrs. Lucy Marts on December 14.
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Lucy Marts
West Side Club
Parsons Schoolhouse
Brethren Christian Endeavor
Walter McPherson
Mackey and Cawley Visit Relatives During Kansas Trip
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cawley drove to Kansan city last Tuesday to see Mrs. Cawley’s brother Sgt. Joe Leimer on furlough. They then went to Sedalia to visit more relatives. Herbert Nunemaker Jr. of Houston, Texas, is visiting relatives here on furlough. Sergeant Nunemaker, a former local resident, was a teacher, community club president, and active in social events. A covered dish luncheon was held at the Hemphill home with Mrs. Orville Hughey and Mrs. Walter Heck winning prizes during card club activities. The next meet was announced.
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Ora Draper
Crescent
Oklo
Willam Yost
W. H. Edmonds
Ray Lobb
Clarence Kell
Francis Swinn
John Hibsh
Aon
Clarence Seaver
Lola Rosa
Esther Kell
Annis Lobb
Adair Edmonds
Henry A. Farris
Winchester
Methodist
Arthur
Williams~ Town
Waller
McLouth
Lloyd
Independence
Harry Willits
Sexton
Frank Williams
Arthur Guest
Paul Brockman and Son
Kansas City
Irvin Davizon
C. B. Feister
Memorial Hospital
W. D. Quesenbury
Meade
Finis Ashworth
Harvey Brammel
Ira
Anna Proverse
Harry Bateman
Hattle Guest's
Cliffort Janek
Lanse
Colony
Leo Schulley
George Cass
Leavenworth
Marie Hillman
Bert Kismar
Ellen Harris
Jack Joplin
Gladys Brummitt
Nora Glogou
John Harding
University of Kansas Hospital
Ira Brammel
Theigh School
Walter Thompsog Ie
Merlin Lobb
William Laster
Ted Gentry
Lawrence
W. A. Edgmund
William Edmonds
Henry WW. Daniels
Steven Danely
Joseph Richard M Moses
John R. Moses
3feSouth
Strother Army Airfield
Missouri
Ilinois
Texas
Tom Cawley
Kansan ¢ City
Arthur Hemphill
Orville Hughey
Walter Heck
Christmas Party Plans and Local Social Notes
Christmas party planned for Wednesday December 22 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Hughey. Mrs. Henry Olson attended the Past Noble Grand Christmas party at the I C C F hall last Friday with a large crowd and Yuletide decor. Mr. and Mrs. George Millerett will move to part of the Rees ranch as ownership expands. The Rees ranch property has been sold. Miss Kate Jewett hosted a gathering at Memorial Hospital for nurse Winifred Bennander as she leaves Memorial to join her family.
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Ing
Orville Hughey
Henry Olson
I. C. C. F. Hall
George Millerett
Rees
Kate Jewett
Or Memorial Hospital
R. E. Gardner
Ony
Winifred Benander
Memorial
Staff departure marked by 19 attendees at Richland
A staff member leaves the institution with best wishes from 19 attendees at Richland. The event notes a diversion period and a handker chief shower with refreshments.
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Richland
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