Hitler Urges Unstoppable Victory Over World
Berlin reports Adolf Hitler told munition workers and radio audiences across Nazi territories that Germany would be victorious and defeat the entire world. He attacked capitalism and democracies, praised labor, and warned Britain while promising relentless war continuation.
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Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Fuehrer
Britain
Hitler
Italy
Hungary
Slovakia
UD. S
United States
France
New York
CBS
America
NBC
Pleasant weather to persist in Kansas outlook
Topeka reports mild conditions continue with no break expected in the recent warm spell. Forecaster S D Flora predicts a slight warmup to 50 to 55 degrees after lows near 28 to 30, aiding farmers and stockmen busy with late fall harvests.
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Topeka
Kansas
S. D. Flora
Flora
Lebo
Miami
Fla
Greeks Drive in North Speeds Up Along Albanian Front
Greek forces claim major gains against the Ninth Italian division in northern Albania around Lake Ochrida and toward Elbasani and Valona. The high command says Italian right wing withdrew north and northwest of Port Edda and Argirocastro as Greeks push toward Chimara Tepeleni and Elbasani.
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Ochrida
Elbasani
Tirana
Albania
Chimara
Valona
Port Edda
Argirocastro
Porto Edda
Tepeleni
Pogradetz
Devol River
Moskopolis
Windsors in U. S Leave Granted
Miami reports the Windsors arrived aboard the Southern Cross for a low-key visit. Duchess of Windsor undergoes major dental surgery, reacts well, and plans for Nassau may be delayed. Duke comments on his official status and avoids public appearances. Authorities and local officials greet the royal party and police guard the dock.
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Miami
Fla
Duchess of Windsor
Horace L. Cartee
Southern Cross
St. Francis Hospital
Biscaye Boulevard
Roosevelt
Coast Guard
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Mark Byron III
Fred P. Cone
Stephen Childs
Childs
Chamber of Commerce
Miami Area
Duke
United States
New York
Prince of Wales
Alexis Wenner-Gren
Lull in Nazi Air Siege Puzzles London Anger and Hope
London observers report a 24 hour lull with no alarms or bombings as rooftop spotters monitor the sky. The British Press Association suggests the pause may reflect RAF strikes on Germany or a Luftwaffe buildup for a major attack.
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London
British Press Association
Royal Air Force
Germany
Luftwaffe
Bronx Cheer For Superstition In Ottawa Payday
The Ottawa Herald pays its Friday staff with a Christmas bonus in crisp new $2 bills. The publisher notes Friday the 13th adds a light touch to the payroll ritual.
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Ottawa
Ottawa Herald
Herald
Equitable Wealth Distribution Part of Rearmament Says F D R
President Roosevelt told 4000 American Farm Bureau delegates that effective rearmament requires equitable wealth distribution from national resources. He urged using democratic processes to preserve freedom amid wartime economic strain and praised democracy against aggression.
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F.D.R
Baltimore
Roosevelt
American Farm Bureau Federation
British drive in Western Desert frees 4000 Italians
London reports British forces in Egypt raced 75 miles to split Italian lines and capture 4000 prisoners in three days. Churchill announced troops reached the Mediterranean coast after breaking Italian positions near Sidi Barrani and Buq Buqa, with air power aiding Greece.
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Cairo
Egypt
Western Desert
Sidi Barrani
London
Winston Churchill
House of Commons
Mediterranean
Buabua
British African Command
Egypnt
Air Ministry
Maitland Wilson
Rodolfo Graziani
Churchill
Air Force
Maktila
Britain
House
Benes Predicts German Defeat in War Outlook
Former Czecho-Slovak president Eduard Benes told reporters in London that Germany has lost the war. He announced a Czecho-Slovak state council to advise until parliament resumes and expressed belief in British victory and the restoration of the republic in Prague.
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Benes
London
Germany
Eduard Benes
Czecho-Slovakia
Prague
May Order 20 000 More Reserve Officers to Duty
The War Department announced plans to extend active duty for about 20 000 additional U S reserve officers by June 30. By month’s end the army expects nearly 30 000 reserve officers on active duty due to rapid expansion. Commanders will give as much advance notice as possible.
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Washington
War Department
Army
Department
Oil activity surges near Tonganoxie with new pipelines
Tonganoxie sees heavy oil field work as crews build a nine mile pipeline from McLouth to the Cities Service line. A McLaughlin test on the Hiram Cox farm reports gas and oil shows at multiple levels while plans aim to reach the Huntoon formation. A rig nears location on the John Merritt ranch with drilling expected within ten days. A Texas firm assembles a lease block east of the WREN station for a south of Tonganoxie test.
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Tonganoxie
McLouth
McLaughlin
Hiram Cox
Highway 16
Mississippi
Huntoon
John Merritt
Bullard Ranch
Wren
Texas
German freighter Idarwald sunk after prize crew failure
The 5,033 ton German freighter Idarwald sank after a prize crew aboard the British cruiser Diomede failed to prevent scuttling by the German crew. Fifty-five prisoners, including 45 crew, were taken aboard the Diomede. The ship had left Tampico on November 29 bound for Spain and was intercepted south of Cuba within the U.S. neutrality belt.
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London
United States
U. S
Tampico
Mexico
Spain
Diomede
Cuba
Cienfuegos
Isle of Pines
Grand Cayman Island
Atlantic
Harmon No 1 Choice in Pro Football Draft
Washington December 10 Tommy Harmon Michigan back was the first choice in the national professional football league draft. He would play for the Chicago Bears if he turns professional. Jarrin John Kimbrough Texas A and M was the second pick by the Chicago Cardinals after a coin toss gave the Cards the pick. Others drafted include Paul Christman Harry Hopp Walter Luther Herman Rohrig Royal Kahler.
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Washington
Tommy Harmon
Michigan
College Grid
Chicago Bears
Harmon
Associated Press
Jarrin
John Kimbrough
Texas A
Nebraska
Cleveland Rams
Herman Rohrig
Green Bay Packers
Royal Kahler
Philadelphia Eagles
Stock Market Index Brief
The stock index for 60 stocks stood at 44.1 yesterday, down from 44.0, reflecting a slight market dip. Traders monitored overall performance as the index hovered near the prior close.
Christmas Vespers at Kansas to Feature Dual 4 and 7:30 Performances
The University of Kansas announces annual Christmas Vespers with tableaux to be staged in Hoch auditorium next Sunday. About 7 000 to 8 000 viewers are expected across two shows with chime cards, brass carols, and candle lighting. The University a cappella choir, 85 voices in royal blue gowns, will perform four unaccompanied numbers, while the University Symphony, eight players, conducted by Karl Kuersteiner, accompanies the processions and a Tuthill tone poem Bethlehem. Soloists Irene Peabody Marie Wilkins Generve Davis Joseph Willis will sing. tableaux include Christmas in Kansas in 66 Bringing in the Yule Log The Madonna Enthroned and The Bare Hills of Bethlehem. A free will offering will aid the Fine Arts scholarship fund.
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Fine Arts
University of Kansas
K. A
Hoch Auditorium
Dyke Tower
University
Karl Kuersteiner
Laurel Everette Anderson
Bethlehem
Burnet C. Tuthill
Memphis
Tenn
Irene Peabody
Marie Wilkins
Generve Davis
Joseph Wiliis
Robert Haggart
Thomas Hawkins
Kansas
British Financial Resources Presented to Morgenthau
Washington December 10 officials from the Treasury War Navy State and National Defense Commission were summoned to Morgenthau to hear Sir Frederick Phillips describe Britain's financial resources. The meeting followed a private two hour discussion at Morgenthau's home with Phillips who was said to present a balanced statement of four resources and costs of supply.
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Washington
Pi—Hich
Great Britain
Sir Frederick Phillips
British Treasury
War
Navy
State
Treasury Departments
National Defense Commission
Morgenthau
Treasury
Sir Frederick
Morrenthau
United States
Mrs Roosevelt Seeks Union Initiation Fee Reform
Mrs Roosevelt told a House migration committee that unions may set reasonable initiation fees to help entrants, stressing that work should not be blocked by cost. She cited a worker unable to join an electrical union due to a $300 fee and urged fair adjustments.
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Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
House Committee On Migration
Fort George G. Meade
Decorate Schools With Christmas Lights at Liberty Memorial
Decorations go up at Liberty Memorial High School under Howard Sutherland supervision with blue outlines and red and blue floods forming light columns. White candles on two front poles and orange lights add color. Student council collects funds and lists volunteers to install them. grade schools expect similar setups this week.
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Liberty Memorial High School
Howard Sutherland
Board of Education
Sutherland
McAllaster
Haskell Campus Prepares Holiday Lights Display
Haskell employees decorate the main campus entrance as most buildings gain holiday lighting. About 3,000 lights will illuminate the display from December 19 to December 29 each evening. Vocational head W D Evans notes changes for visitors and mentions rechecking car counts.
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Haskell
W. D. Evans
May Talk With Germans May Lead to Berlin Talks
Bern Switzerland reports say Chief of State Petain and Vice Premier Laval left Vichy for Paris and may continue to Berlin for talks with German officials. Havas notes Gen. Weygand, French Africa commander, arrived in Tunis yesterday. Duck Season Closes Saturday in Pratt Kansas Hunters warned season ends 4 p m December 14.
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Bern
Switzerland
Petain
Laval
Vichy
Paris
Berlin
Havas
Tunis
Maxime Weygand
Africa
Rates for some AAA crops to be slightly changed
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration set the 1941 acreage goals for soil-depleting crops at 270 to 285 million acres, unchanged from 1940, with payment rates adjusted to favor soil-building. Payments depend on a $500 million appropriation, with rates differing by region and crop type including 70 cents per acre for general crops and 50 cents in surplus areas, while other rates stay mostly the same.
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AAA
Washington
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
City Council approves ten percent water rate cut plan
Lawrence officials moved a first reading of an ordinance to reduce water bills by 10 percent, aiming to save about $1,000 monthly for residents. The measure, tied to the 1941 budget, may also trigger further reductions after major water debts are paid.
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Lawrence
F. A. Russell
Water Committee
Russell
Water Department
Weather Outlook for Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma Extended
Five day forecast covers Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma from December 10 to December 15. Temperatures described as seasonable for Missouri and eastern Kansas, mild in Oklahoma and western Kansas, with colder conditions Friday and Saturday. Occasional light rains expected mainly Friday and Saturday, starting in Oklahoma late Wednesday or Thursday.
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Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
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