Secrets in Pearl Harbor inquiry Shake U S command
General Marshall testified that a subordinate ordered Japan code cracking secrets kept from the army board studying Pearl Harbor. He said Lt Gen MacNarney told two officers to tell witnesses not to discuss the magic messages and noted Roosevelt’s warnings to wait for an overt act.
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Washington
George C. Marshall
Army
Pearl Harbor
Marshall
Congressional
Joseph MacNarney
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Senator Ferguson
R-Mich
McNarney
Russell A. Osman
Carter Clarke
Navy Board of Inquiry
Knox
Kimmel
Tokyo
State of War
War Department
Japan
Senate-House
Walter C. Short
United States
Short
Hawaii
Roosevelt
Ferguson
R.-Mich
GC. D. Herron
Herron
Michigan
Republican Committee
Rep
Keefe
Wis
Honolulu
Charles B. Herron
Committee
Adjutant General
Members Asked to Give $1 to International Strike Fund
Detroit December 11 The International United Automobile Workers Union urged members to donate at least $1 to a new international strike fund as the General Motors strike enters a lengthy phase. The drive starts December 15 and ends with the GM walkout, per a letter from international secretary treasurer George F Addes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Strike Fund
Detroit
International United Automobile Workers Union
General Motors
George IF. Addes
International Sec
Patton Shows Signs of Improvement in German Hospital
Gen George S Patton Jr recovering at Heidelberg after neck fracture with paralysis He received a blood transfusion and shows better neurological status His wife joined him in France and requested updates on his condition from Maj Gen Julius Kenner The plane transport encountered delays due to weather and routing decisions earlier reports said Patton’s injury occurred when his sedan collided with an army truck near Mannheim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heidelberg
Germany
George S. Patton, Jr
United States
Patton
Julius Kenner
Army
N. Y
130Th Station
Cal. R. Glenn Spurling
Heidelherr
Marseille
Paris
Mannheim
Six Die in a Blaze at Kansas Private Boarding Home
Six women residents died in a fire that swept a county farm house leased as a private boarding home for old people in Norton Kansas. The blaze trapped victims in the basement while caretakers and inmates tried to escape. Mrs. Ray Jackson, a mail carrier and granddaughter, aided survivors before she herself was burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton
Kan
Ray Jackson
Jackson
Packinghouse workers await nationwide strike call
More than 5,000 workers at Armour Cudahy and Wilson plants in Kansas City await a strike order from the United Packinghouse Workers Union. A November 30 vote showed 3,979 in favor and 240 against, with a national walkout planned if officers approve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kan
Armour, Cudahy and Wilson
United Packinghouse Workers Union
C.I.0
International
Tire Plant for Sale in Kansas From CP notice
The Goodyear operated heavy duty tire plant at Topeka Kansas with a daily capacity of 1,500 tires is offered for sale or lease by the reconstruction finance corporation CP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Topeka Kan
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Journal-World Classifieds Market Bustles in Town
The Journal-World's classified page stands as the town's busiest marketplace with active ads across jobs housing and services drawing steady reader engagement and seller activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal-World
Christmas Vespers and Tableaux at KU Hoch Auditorium
The University of Kansas School of Fine Arts presents the annual Christmas Vespers and Tableaux next Sunday at 4 p m in Hoch Auditorium. The program features the University Symphony with 75 players the A Cappella choir of 90 voices instrumental ensembles and four living tableaux. Proceeds go to aid talented and needy fine arts students.
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School of Fine Arts
University of Kansas
Hoch Auditorium
University Symphony Orchestra
Mt. ‘Dread
K. U
Dyche Tower
Mt. Oread
Cristmas
University
Lawrence
Jay Janes
K.U
D. M. Swarthout
Police Chiefs Warned by Hoover of Wave of Crime
J. Edgar Hoover warned at the International Association of Chiefs of Police convention that a major crime wave driven by juvenile delinquents is sweeping the nation. He blamed lax parenting and said delinquent youths of the war years are becoming seasoned criminals, urging parental responsibility to society. Frank J Wilson plans a national program to combat delinquency to be submitted at the session in Miami Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Beach
Fla
Frank J Wilson
United States Secret Service
International Association of Chiefs of Police
J. Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Hoover
Meat Processing Stops as Pickets Line National Stockyards
Meat processing halted at the Swift & Company plant in National Stockyards II as 1,500 production workers refused to cross a picket line. Some 60 striking drivers, members of the AFL Teamsters and Chauffeurs Union, began picketing today after the strike started November 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Stockyards
Swift & Company
Althe
AFL Teamsters and Chauffeurs Union
Flowers of Distinction Call Allison Thomas Flower Shop
Advertisement directs readers to contact Allison Thomas Flower Shop for arrangements. Includes phone number 363 for orders or inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison - Thomas Flower Shop
Ten Year Old Slaves For Nazis Documented At Trials
Evidence presented at the war crimes trial shows ten year old Russian children kidnapped for slave labor in German factories as part of the extermination through work policy. Prosecutor Dodd linked this to Alfred Rosenberg and Nazi leadership including Sauckel Speer Goering and Keitel as responsible. The tribunal viewed archival footage of Hitler and Nazi acts, with some defendants reacting emotionally and even laughing at moments.
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Nuernberg
Cording
Hitler
U. S
Thomas J. Dodd
Alfre Osenberg
Party
Gestapo
Germany
International Military Tribunal
Dodd
Fritz Sauckel
S. S
Heinrich Himmler
Albert Speer
Reichsmarshal
Hermann Goering
Wilhelm Keitel
Arthur Seyss-Inquart
Hans Frank
Poland
Berlin
Britain
Neville Chamberlain
France
Edouard Daladier
Munich
Czech Sudetenland
Weather warms slowly across Kansas with split by region
The Kansas weather office notes a slow warm up after a cold weekend. Western areas may near normal by Saturday while eastern sections stay below. Clouds linger today and tomorrow with light snow in places though no precipitation was seen in 24 hours. Topeka hit 11 degrees, among the coldest in the state with Concordia and Phillipsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
Flora
Concordia
Phillipsburg
Dodge City
Coffeyville
Truman Works on Merger Message for Congress
President Truman is drafting a message to congress outlining views on merging the army and navy into one department. Press Secretary Ross said it could reach Capitol Hill before the Christmas recess, while House leaders resist any such merger amid plans for Eisenhower to become war department chief of staff.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Army
Navy
Charles G. Ross
Capitol Hill
Dwight D. Eisenhower
White House
War Department
Ross
Mr. Truman
House
FOR NEW DISTRICT Douglas county committee previews Lecompton center plan
The Douglas county school reorganization committee met with board members from districts 36 33 20 19 70 738 69 and 15 at Lecompton grade school to discuss House Bill 190 and the proposed new district centered at Lecompton. The plan was mostly well received with minor changes to be considered at the next meeting. A district meeting at Enterprise was postponed from Tuesday to Friday due to a public sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Lecompton
A. D. van Tries
Enterprise
Regular Army Enlistments Hit 3279 in Kansas Missouri District
Final figures show 3279 men enlisted in November in the Kansas Missouri Recruiting District covering Kansas and twelve Missouri counties. The district quota was 1670, with reenlistments and reentries from those discharged since May 12 included. Reenlistment allowances of 50 per year apply if reenlisted within three months of discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Missouri
Kansas-Missouri
Army of the United States
Army of the
Grangers In Session Opens 74th Kansas Meet At Emporia
The 74th Kansas Grange convention opened in Emporia with CP C Cogswell stating the American farmer deserves fair earnings and earning power. He urged surplus policy and markets over subsidies and called for a sound national economy. The opening session drew 140 delegates and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia Emporia
Kan
C. C. Cogswell
Kansas Grange
Benkin
Cogswell
Returning troops list from Perry and Elm Street area
Associated Press notes local servicemen on returning ships. Pfc John A Gieber of Perry Route 2 is aboard the USS Crockett docking in Seattle from the Pacific area. Bill Adams T/5 of 439 Elm Street is aboard the Chanute Victory due today in New York from the European area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
John A. Gieber
Perry
USS Crockett
Seattle
Pacific
Bill Adams
Elm Street
New York
Brown named Cowley County commissioner to fill vacancy
To County Commissioner Arkansas City Kansas December 11 George E Brown a farmer has been named Cowley county commissioner to fill the unexpired term of the late W F Walker He will serve until the general election in
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas City
Kan
George E. Brown
Cowley County
W. F. Walker
Veterans World War II meeting on December 13 at Indian Village
Veterans World War II will meet Thursday December 13 at Indian Village 2 p m to organize Veterans Aid for employment. All veterans urged to attend for collective support. Contact Funk's Mortuary and Chapel for ambulance service at phone 119.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Village
Tex
W. R. Heth
Funk’s
City Council reviews garbage plan and urban projects
The council discussed a new garbage and trash removal system as the current collector nears quitting on January 1. They reviewed bids and a 15 000 bond authorization, plus approved building permits including a church bridge and a University 40 by 100 foot prefab on municipal airport grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
First Methodist Church
Ecke
Henry Brinkman
K. U
University
Navy Abandons Hunt for Missing Airmen off Florida
The navy halted its Atlantic search for six missing planes and 27 crewmen after a prolonged effort with hundreds of planes and ships. Fourteen crew were aboard Avenger bombers from Fort Lauderdale and 13 were in a Martin Mariner that disappeared while locating the others. Ships and aircraft are asked to continue lookouts between Key West and Jacksonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Navy
Atlantic Seaboard
Key West
Jacksonville
Fort Lauderdale
Justice of the Peace Named Pro Tem Judge in Cowley County
P W E Broadie of Winfield chosen by Cowley county bar association to serve as judge pro tem of the district court until Gov Schoeppel appoints a successor to the late S C Bloss. Broadie will preside in Winfield starting immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield
Kan
P—W. E. Broadie
Cowley County Bar Association
District Court
S. C. Bloss
Andrew Schoeppel
Hallmark Greeting Cards seeks young women for assembly work
Hall Bros Inc advertises openings for women aged 18 to 30 to assemble Hallmark Greeting Cards. Permanent, modern conditions. High school graduates preferred. Pay $100 monthly for beginners, 40 hours per week over five days. Apply in person at 739 Mass. St. Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallmark Greeting Cards
Hall Bros., Inc
Mass
Record Cold Grips Much of United States
A broad cold air mass swept from the Dakotas and Minnesota across the nation bringing subfreezing temperatures and rare sleet in New Orleans. Temperatures fell to 25 below zero at Devil's Lake North Dakota, with zero readings in Iowa and lingering cold through the Midwest and Southeast.
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Dakotas
Minnesota
United States
New Orleans
Devil’s Lake
N. D
Plains
Texas
Louisiana
New England
New York
Ohio Valley
Lakes Region
Tennessee
Wyoming
Idaho
Iowa
Mid-West
Florida
Weather Bureau
Mississippi Valley
Altho
Lawrence Memorial Hospital Elects Officers and Reports November
The Lawrence Memorial Hospital board re elected W. C. Simons as president A. D. Weaver first vice president Dick Williams second vice president I J Meade treasurer and R C Rankin secretary. November census averaged 6814 patients with 81 in house at month end and 49 births 146 operations 7428 meals served 41 Red Cross volunteers gave 458 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
W. C. Simons
A. D. Weaver
Dick Williams
I. J. Meade
R. C. Rankin
Red Cross
Mary Dunden
OPA Slows De Control Amid Higher Pressures
Washington reports price de control progress slowed by economic pressures. Bowles cites unemployment far below forecasts and retail sales up about 12 percent from 1941 as reasons for a slower pace. He points to citrus price ceilings as an example of rapid price moves after removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
OPA
Chester
Bowles
Owles
Steel Workers Vote to Strike January Fourteen
The CIO United Steel Workers wage policy committee adopts a resolution calling for a nationwide steel strike on January 14 at 12:01 a.m. The action follows a secret ballot by over 400,000 workers, including steel, aluminum workers, and iron ore miners, under the union’s jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
C.I
United Steel Workers Wage Policy Committee
Oklahoma U. Dean Tom Lowry Dies at 54
Dr. Tom Lowry dean of the University of Oklahoma medical school died in Oklahoma City at age 54. He was a prominent medical educator and administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma U
Oklahoma City
Tom Lowry
University of Oklahoma Medical School
Stock Market Index Dips Slightly From Yesterday
The average of 60 stocks stands at 77.0, down from 77.1 reported yesterday indicating a minor market slip.
Sealed Lawrence School Board Meeting Discusses Staff Concerns
The Lawrence board of education and city school staff leaders met secretly last night to discuss widespread discontent among teachers and personnel. Board Chairman Purcell and member Whipple led a session that ran past midnight with about a dozen supervisors and principals in attendance. A follow up regular board meeting is planned for 7:30 at the high school tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Board of Education
C. C. Stewart
Lloyd Purcell
F. C. Whipple
Corlett J. Cotton
Lloyd Houston
R. H. Wagstaff
C. Stewart
Purcell
Crtieg
Counties Seek Federal Aid for Kansas Farm Road Plan
Ninety two counties applied for federal aid to fund the Kansas farm to market road system. Gov. Schoeppel cited plans for 273 bridges and 2,225 miles of grading and surfacing with 60 approvals already granted by the Public Roads Administration. Counties with completed plans include Douglas Jefferson Osage Shawnee Clay Marion Ottawa Saline Ellis Rooks Sheridan Bourbon Franklin Greenwood Montgomery Butler Cowley Harvey Pratt Reno Sedgwick Sumner Meade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Andrew Schoeppel
Public Roads Administration
Douglas
Jefferson
Osage
Shawnee
Clay
Marion
Ottawa
Saline
Ellis
Rooks
Sheridan
Bourbon
Franklin
Greenwood
Montgomery
Butler
Cowley
Harvey
Pratt
Reno
Sedgwick
Sumner
Meade
O'Connor Reappointed Red Cross National Chairman
President Truman reappointed Basil O'Connor of New York as national chairman of the American Red Cross for a one year term. He also named William L Clayton, Fred M Vinson, Norman T Kirk, Tom Clark, and Ross T McIntyre to the Red Cross central committee. Vinson is a new appointment replacing Derretiring undersecretary of the Treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Basil O’connor
New York
American Red Cross
O’connor
Charles G. Ross
White House
Red Cross Central Committee
William L.clayton
Treasury
Fred M. Vinson
Norman T. Kirk
Tom Clark
Ross T. McIntyre
Navy
Vinson
Derr
The
Feads Brr Group Indenen'ore Officers Named
An organization announces new officers with Joe L. Henbest of Columbus named vice president and John N. Moore of Parsons named secretary treasurer. Other details are unclear due to OCR errors but reference a recent leadership slate and titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feads Brr Group
Indenen'ore
Ter. 11
CP -Kinke C. VeeoCar
Evtech
T He Sentveost Kaness
Ascocic’ Fon
Joe L.henbest
Columbus
John N. Moore
Parsons
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F.D.R
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Xk.u
Himmler
Grangers
Council
Water Department
Sunflower Ordnance Works
State Highway Patrol
Paul Ingels
No. 1
O. J. Lane
Russell
Orin Kennedy
Carl Sneegas
Charles A. Springer
City Planning Commission
Charles B. Holmes
Bowe
Red Cross National
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