Japanese Fleet Evades Battle Off Luzon—Losses Reported
Tokyo headquarters said nine Japanese naval planes were lost while Manila acknowledged stronger Japanese forces in northern Luzon after a Wednesday landing at Aparri. Imperial claims cited destroyed U S aircraft and damaged vessels as Japan denied Haruna sinking. Americans reported strikes on Clark Field and Olongapo.
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Tokyo
Manila
Luzon
Aparri
Jungly
Tip
Pacific
China Sea
Imperial Headquarters of
Japan
Tokyo Radio
Philippines
Domei
Haruna
Tokyo High Command
U.S
Clark Field
U.S. Army Air Base
Reports on Conditions at Guam and Midway Conflict
Washington reports clarify the status of workers in the Pacific. The American Federation of Labor says over 1,000 building trades union members were taken prisoner as Midway and Guam fell to Japan, with 700 at Midway and 400 at Guam. Navy officials later said no information confirmed Midway or Guam capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Navy
Midway
Guam
A.E.L
California
Honolulu
Navy Department
Good Sale of Livestock At Sale Last Saturday
Clyde W Coffman manager of the Lawrence livestock sale praised the weekly sale last Saturday. Livestock offered brought $11 080 and went to nine counties. He said honesty drives large sales and noted the comfortable building heat and lighting. A large consignment is expected for tomorrow’s sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde W. Coffman
Lawrence
Coffman
Exchange program staged by Haskell Institute students
At Liberty Memorial High School this morning an exchange program presented a play by Haskell Institute students. Cast included Noel Myers Chippewa Minnesota Van Dooley Sioux Wisconsin Jess Coffe Delaware Oklahoma Lucile Robinson Chippewa Minnesota Gloria Neconish Menominee Wisconsin Francis Flores Tsimpsion from Ketchikan Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskell Institute
Liberty Memorial High School
Noel Myers
Minnesota
van Dooley
Wisconsin
Jess Coffe
Delaware
Oklahoma
Lucile Robinson
Minmesota
Gloria Neconish
Francis Flores
Tsimpsion
Ketchikanaska
Rural Tire Dealers Notified of Prohibition Order
Sheriff Charles E. Banning distributed orders from Gov. Payne Ratner prohibiting tire sales before December 22. The notice targeted rural dealers lacking press or radio access to the decree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Banning
Payne Ratner
Plan a Vesper Program at Salvation Army Hall
A Christmas Vesper program will be held at the Salvation Army hall Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. About 75 children in the WPA music classes under Miss Ednah Hopkins will perform parts in the program.
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Salvation Army Hall
WPA
Ednah Hopkins
Display rules for the American flag illustrated in detail
The article explains proper flag display from sunrise to sunset or as designated by authority, flag handling in processions and wall displays, center positioning in groups, and the union orientation when hung horizontally vertically or in windows, including street orientations for north south and east west directions. It emphasizes respectful hoisting and lowering and specific rights of the United States flag relative to other flags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United States of America
U.S
Sanderson Elected President of Northeast Kansas Official Council
J. M. Sanderson vice chairman of the Douglas county commissioners was elected president of the northeast section of the Kansas Official Council at yesterday's Leavenworth meeting succeeding Ed Camp of Shawnee county. Seventeen counties comprise the section and Douglas county officials attended including L. H. Griffith Mildred D. Watson Margaret Broadwell John Callahan and Fred Kahn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Sanderson
Board of Douglas County Commissioners
Kansas Official Council
Leavenworth
Ed Camp
Shawnee County Board of Commissioners
Douglas County
Sanderson
L. H.griffith
Board of County Commissioners
Mildred D. Watson
Margaret Broadwell
John Callahan
Fred Kahn
Kansas graduate Edward Olsen dies in Pearl Harbor attack
Edward Olsen of Bonner Springs, a U S Navy ensign and University of Kansas graduate, was killed in the Pearl Harbor attack last Sunday. He earned a bachelor of science in business on October 15, 1937, and lived at the Delta Tau Delta fraternity house in 1937. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Olsen of Bonner Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
Edward Olsen
Bonner Springs
U.s.navy
Pearl Harbor
Navy
Olsen
Delta Tau Delta
Funeral rites set for Mrs Lloyd Purcell in Lawrence
Mrs Lloyd Purcell died yesterday morning at her home. Funeral services will be Saturday at 1 PM at First Presbyterian church Lawrence with Rev Theodore Astman officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Muncie cemetery Leavenworth. The body lies in state at Rumsey funeral home until 11:30 AM Saturday. Relatives attending from afar include Lloyd Lee Robbins of Denison Texas and Herbert Lutz of St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Purcell
First Presbyterian Church
Lawrence
Theodore Astman
Mount Muncie
Leavenworth
Rumsey
Lloyd Lee Robbins
Denison
Tex
Herbert Lutz
St. Louis
Death of Twin Brother John E. Newton Reported
John E. Newton George E. Newton has received word of the death of his twin brother John E. Newton in Clay Center yesterday. Funeral services will be held there Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Newton
George E. Newton
Clay Center
Death Notice for Mrs Ora King of Oregon Missouri
Homer King reports the death of his mother Mrs Ora King of Oregon Missouri this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora King
Homer King
Oregon, Mo
Bonner Springs Ford dealer Bert F McFarland dies at 73
Bert F McFarland 73 of Bonner Springs died at his home from a heart attack. Funeral services set for 10 a m Saturday. He was Lincoln Nebr Mrs Harry Brown stepdaughter and former Lawrence resident. He led Bonner Springs first Ford agency until 1929 and served one term as police judge. The Sierra Leone Double Twelve club met at Anna Winston home with N Jackson presiding and L M Webster leading the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert F. McFarland
Bonner Springs
Harry Brown
Lincoln
Neb
Lawrence
Glenn Chariton
McFarland
Ford
Sierra Leone
Anna Winston
N. Jackson
L. M. Webster
Epidemic of Sabotage Warned by Coast Guard Official
Senate heard that Axis powers may order widespread sabotage now that war is formal. Rear Admiral Richard R. Waesche warned fires and explosions could strike defense hubs any time, recalling past damages like the Black Tom disaster costing over 14 million dollars and delaying munitions handling.
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Washington
Senate
Rome
Berlin
Axis
United States
Richard R. Waesche
Coast Guard
Navy
Waesche
New Jersey
War draft bill extends registration to 18 through 64
Washington report that a War Department bill would widen draft registration to men aged 18 to 64 and train those 19 to 44. House hearings to begin tomorrow. plan to send the measure to the House quickly. Hershey and Rayburn note the age 19 to 45 group would be responsible for service with training before combat duty. No women registration planned. Existing 21 to 86 registrants may be reconsidered.
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Washington
War Department
House
May
D-Ky
House Military Committee
Rayburn
Stimson
Lewis B. Hershey
On Alert For Six Days Letter From Soldier
Private Jack H. Feldman wrote from Hickam Field Hawaii that the base went on alert six days before the Japanese attack. The penciled letter dated 2 a.m. Friday December 5, two days before Feldman was killed was delivered today to his parents Mr and Mrs Benjamin Feldman in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Jack H. Feldman
Hickam Field
Hawaii
Feldman
Benjamin Feldman
Lawrence Guns to Stop Enlistment Releases Policy
Heard in Lawrence reports that the Seventh Corps Area orders no further releases of enlisted men. Lawrence Memorial Hospital welcomed twenty six births last month, higher than a prior figure. Santa Fe issues 1942 calendars featuring a Gerard Curtis Delano painting of two Indians riding toward the Navajo Reservation. Boy Scouts will deliver defense bond and stamp sale posters to merchants tomorrow. Postmaster Roger Williams provides details on private stamp sales for Lawrence stores and expects wider merchant participation as stamp sales rise. Williams invites store owners to learn the plan.
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The
Santa Fe
E. P. Addy
Navajo Reservation
Ariz
Gerard Curtis Delano
Denver
Boy Scouts of
Lawrence
Roger Williams
Williams
Elation as Japan blows boost U S war mood
Washington reports three Japanese naval losses within 24 hours. General MacArthur cites Luzon attacks from multiple directions as Wake Island siege intensifies. Public optimism grows over Russia rebuffing German peace offers and demands Allied accord.
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Washington
Wake
Philippines
War Department
C.S.T
Douglas MacArthur
Luzon
Perment
Pearl Harbor
Russia
United States
Britain
Christmas Program Planned by Trinity Lutherans
The Trinity Lutheran congregation plans a special Christmas service with out of town speaker Dr. Fred Wiegman president of Midland College Fremont Neb. Music will be directed by Dr. E Thayer Gaston featuring Handel Messiah selections Recitative Comfort Ye My People air Every Valley Shall Be Exalted Clayton Krebs tenor and chorus And the Glory of the Lord Organist Lois Worrel presents Noel Polonaise Elevazione and Rejoice Greatly O My Soul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Congregation
Fred ‘Wiegman
Midland College
Fremont
Neb
E. Thayer Gaston
Clayton Krebbiel
Lois Worrel
Guilmant
Zipoli
Bach
Gasoline tax exemption forms available for farmers
County Clerk Tom Gerhart announces a supply of blanks for 1942 gasoline tax exemption applications. Farmers and other eligible gas users may file now. W. C. Leech of Bert E. Mitchner’s office will assist at Gerhart’s desk for about 30 days. Kansan James M. Newell, 18, killed at sea in U S Japan war actions. parents notified by war department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Gerhart
W. C. Leech
Bert E. Mitchner
State Revenue Department
Gerhart
Kansan
Zravy
Wichita
James M. Newell
Navy
United States
Japan
Harry Newell
War Department
State sales tax receipts compare November totals
Topeka reports statewide sales tax collections for November totaling 938 421 dollars, up from 856 978 in the same month of 1940. Compensating tax brought in 52 246 dollars versus 35 682 dollars a year ago.
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Topeka
Plan for New War Taxes Ordered in Washington
Congressional leaders agreed to draft legislation for several billion dollars in new war taxes, with work to begin immediately in Washington. The plan aims to fund ongoing military efforts and sustain wartime financing through enhanced taxation measures.
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Washington
Poland Declares War on Japan in Exile Government
The Polish government in exile declared war on Japan today, signaling a formal wartime stance amid ongoing global conflict and London reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Japan
London
Countywide Civilian Defense Meeting Planned
A county wide civilian defense meeting sponsored by the sheriff's office will be held Monday at 8 PM in the Liberty Memorial High School auditorium. The U S defense program for the area will be explained and talks will cover blackout air raid warnings and fire and sabotage measures. Similar meetings will follow in Eudora Baldwin and Lecompton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Memorial High School
Sheriff’s Office
U. S
Salvation Army to Accept Waste Paper for Defense Effort
The Salvation Army, under a defense conservation program, will receive waste paper donations. Capt. Olin Brigman said a baler will be installed at headquarters. Donors may call 633 or 2418 to arrange pickup by the Salvation Army truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Defense Conservation Program
Olin Brigman
Army
Chicago Urged to Hold Practice Blackouts by Mayor
Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia of New York and civilian defense directors urged Chicago and other inland centers to conduct practice blackouts. He paused between planes in Chicago today to stress the need for citywide blackout drills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fiorello LaGuardia
New York
Enlistments Jump as Recruiting Officers Report Demand
Dog fired recruiting officers reported jam-packed stations and applications up ten to twenty fold with enlistments at least doubled across stations on December 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Man Fulmer Urges End to Farm Production Restrictions
Washington December 12 Representative Fulmer of South Carolina house agriculture committee asked Secretary Wickard to remove all acreage and production restrictions on agricultural goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Irman Fulmer
D-S.c
House Agriculture Committee
Wickard
Venezuela freezes Axis funds in embargo action
Caracas reports government freezes all axis funds as part of a financial embargo announced December 12. The move targets frozen accounts and the broader effort to cut off financial support linked to Axis entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venezuela
Caracas
Axis
Greek government in exile cuts ties with Japan
The Greek government in exile in London announced the breaking of diplomatic relations with Japan today, signaling a severance of official ties amid ongoing wartime events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
London
Japan
Valley Grove Bride Weibel Weds Wadick in Assumption Parish
Mrs. Della Weibel of Valley Grove announces the marriage of her daughter Miss Phyllis Weibel to Robert Wadick on Saturday November 29 at 8 o clock in Assumption parish house with Rev John P O Conner officiating. The couple will reside in Topeka where Wadick works for John Morrell and Co.
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Weibel
Phyllis Weibel
Della Weibel
Oskaloosa
Robert Wadick
Henry Wadick
Larned
Assumption Parish
John P. O'Conner
Welb
Jackie Shulte
Guy Tait
Mr. Wadick
State Board Grants Emergency Teacher Certificates
Topeka reports the state board of education will issue emergency teacher certificates due to many vacancies from resignations. Eligible recipients include holders of first grade county state elementary or life certificates.
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Topeka
State Board of Education
Senate approves massive defense supplemental bill
Washington December 12 the senate approved a supplemental army and navy appropriations bill carrying 10 572 350 000 in cash and contract authority for a major acceleration in military activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Army and Navy
Jefferson County social notes and community events
A report of local gatherings and notices includes a wedding party at the Chocolate Shop Annex with guests from Oskaloosa Wamego and Chapman, Farm Bureau activities in Askalosa, a corn club party at Wellman, open house at Wellman school, an amateur contest and rhythm band, school events, and community meetings. Nearby families and officials are mentioned with shifts in county offices and ongoing club and church activities. The county also reports hunter activity and Red Cross aid classes plus a Christian Endeavor rally at Nortonville.
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Chocolate Shop
Wadick
Della Weibel
Elmer Weibel
Oskaloosa
Lucille Ince
Wamego
Jackie Shulte
Josephine Livingston
Guy Tuis
O’conner
Dick Edwards
Chapman
Frank Brown
da_ Lawrence
Jefferson County
Miami Brown
J. F. Burns
Harry Brown
James Lester
Camp Robinson
Lester
James F. Swoyer
Farm Bureau
Wellman
Ada Groves
Florencé Zook
Lora Groves
Ivan Pippett
Stanley Hall
Virgil
Franklin Groves
Leonard Zook
Laine Zook
Clawson
Holladay
Jefferson County Christian Endeavorers
Nortonville Seven-Day Baptist Church
Valley Grove Rally attendance honors and upcoming Oskaloosa date
Miss Barbara Zook and Darlene Smith were chosen as treasurer and social chair. Valley Grove won the attendance award. The next Christian Endeavor rally will be in Oskaloosa in January with date to be announced. Leo Smith led Sunday evening prayers on Thanksgiving themes. Virgil Groves Jr will lead the next meeting. Mrs H F Green plans a Kansas City visit and will lease the farm to Will Nowak e in spring. The Eagle family had Thanksgiving turkey with Mildred’s family near Leaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Zook
Darlene Smith
Valley Grove
Oskaloosa
Leo Smith
Christian Endeavor
Virgil Groves, Jr
H. F. Green
Kansas City
Villa Eden Social News Highlights and Visits
Mr and Mrs Nate Pettengill and daughters dined with his parents Mr and Mrs W F E Pettengill and Ruth. Mr and Mrs John Beaman with Howard Ruth and Grace dined with Mr and Mrs Carl Torneden. Harley Reed of Lawrence called on the W E Brock home. Marcus Harmon and Arden Ott of Eudora returned from Peoria Illinois after visiting Miss Helen Harmon. Arnold Torneden and Merlin Brock have been sick. Mrs Ruth Frame formerly Ruth Swain has had a serious operation and is in a San Diego hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nate Pettengill
W. FE. Pettengill
Ruth
William Torneden, Jr
Kansas City
John Beaman
Howard
Grace
Carl Torneden
Harley Reed
Lawrence
W. E. Brock
Marcus Harmon
Arden Ott
Eudora
Peoria US
Helen Harmon
Arnold Torneden
Merlin Brock
Ruth Frame
Ruth Swain
San Diego
Cal
Birthday celebration at Parsons in Lawrence
Mr and Mrs Fred Harmon and Marcus visited Monday for Mrs Harmons birthday. Later William Torneden Jr and his wife called at Albert Steinbring home Tuesday evening. The Siscos were with Brock and Torneden Sunday afternoon. Mr Siscoe is very sick. Frank Henik and Herbert Torneden visited George Henik’s family. Harmon and Dollie White gathered Saturday evening in Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Harmon
Marcus
Parsons
Lawrence
Siscoe
Frank Henik
Kansas City
Herbert Torneden
George Henik
Harmon
Dollie White
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Haskell
Sheriff's Force
Northeast County
Kansas
Mr. Jones
Seventh Corps
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Plan Defense Meeting
Bullock
China
Henry Seidel Canby
United China Relief
Broadway
New York, N. Y
Stevenson Agency
Mass
Olson Bros
Phone
Villa Eden
John C. Emick
Mass. St
J.R. Payne
Rexall Drug Store
Palbrook
His
the Palace Clothing Company
Massachusetts
Basys
F. S. “Dad
Hemphill
Holiday
Abus
Lawrence Memorial Co
Norman Endacott
Mar
Bankers Finance Inc
Merle Oberon
Yola
Congress
Bob Paulette Hope Goddard
America
University Coal Co
Logan-Moore Lumber Co, Snider Coal Co
Krum Coal Co
Reedy Lbr. and Coal Co
Orley M. Smith Coal Co
Jayhawk
Port Office
N. A. St
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