American bombers destroy 26 Japanese planes at Vigad raid
U S army bombers blasted 26 Japanese planes and set fuel supplies afire in a heavy attack aimed at Vigad on Luzon’s west coast near Manila. Submarines reported two successful strikes and one failed one as U S forces press the Pacific defense plan amid early war actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vigan
Manila
Vigad
Luzon
Uel
Hart
Olongapo Naval Base
Aparri
Legaspi
Japanese Officer Claims U S Subs Near Island
Lieutenant Commander Kengo Tominaga told Nichi Nichi the United States Navy operates about 20 submarines near Japan capable of guerrilla attacks with 2000 ton ships and 5200 mile ranges. He urged heightened alert for Japanese crews amid official warnings of submarine and air threat. Wilkins Named Honorary Captain At Kansas State College Banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Kengo Tominaga
Nichi Nichi Today
Unites States
Japan
Tominayira
Imperial
Wilkins
Manhattan
Kan
Lyle Wilkins
Delphos
Kansas State
Roosevelt Urges Quick Pact to Back War Production
President Roosevelt urged a labor industry conference to speed defense output and plan a long war with no strikes. He warned against any idea of winding down private industry and labor rivalry, stressing unanimous agreement by Friday and a new mediation framework. The AFL offered a wartime peace gesture not naming the CIO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor-Industry Conference
Washington
Roosevelt
Pacific
William H. Davis
Defense Mediation Board
White House
War Labor Board
American Federation of Labor
A.F.L
Congress of Industrial Organizations
C.I.O
Red Army Sweeps Across Front In Major Winter Offensive
Soviet forces push from Leningrad to the Black Sea taking hundreds of towns and villages as six German divisions retreat from Kalinin toward the Volga. In the Tula region an SS regiment is said to be destroyed and thousands of German troops reportedly killed in recent days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Leningrad
Black Sea
Red Army
Kalinin
Upper Volga
Vysokoe
Tula
Pravda
Svir River
Ladoga
Onega
Adolf Strauss
Star
Soviet Information Bureau
War bulletins from multiple fronts report shifts in control and losses
The British Broadcasting Corporation says Leningrad and Moscow communications are restored after the Soviet offensive. Hong Kong reports a quiet night with some shelling and Americans safe. Chinese forces claim success north of Hong Kong forcing Japanese redeployments. German Gen Ernest Bernecker killed on the Kharkov front. The Portuguese freighter Cassequel, 4751 tons, sunk in the Atlantic with no details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
British Broadcasting Corporation
Leningrad
Moscow
NBC
Hongkong
C.S.T
Bern
Switzerland
DNB
Ernest Bernecker
Kharkov
Russia
Lisbon
Portugal
Atlantic
Sailor Seeks Navy Reenlistment After Flag Incident
Harold L. J. Sturtevant of Haverhill applied for reenlistment in the navy after his discharge for tearing down a Nazi flag outside the German consulate in San Francisco. He passed his physical exam but technicalities remain before his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Harold L. J. Sturtevant
Haverhill
Navy
San Francisco
Pan American union sets Rio meeting for Jan 15
The Pan American Union board calls foreign ministers of the American republics to Rio de Janeiro on January 15 to discuss hemispheric defense and economic solidarity. Topics include curb alien activities, export control, strategic materials, essential imports, shipping, and monitoring hostile financial activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Board of Governors
Pan American Union
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
United States
Inquiry Board Forms to Plan Postwar Hawaii Attack Probe
A five man inquiry board appointed by President Roosevelt met at the War Department to organize procedures for investigating the surprise Japanese attack on Hawaii. The panel includes Associate Justice Owen J. Roberts, Gen McCoy, Brig Gen McNarney, Admiral Standley, and Rear Admiral Reeves. The session lasted about ninety minutes and will continue with full membership present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Hawaii
Stimson
Navy
Knox
Owen J. Roberts
Supreme Court
War Department
Frank R. McCoy
Joseph P. McNarney
Army F Air Corps
William H. Standley
Naval Operations
Joseph M. Reeves
Fleet
Admiral Standley
Justice Roberts
Mrs Myers Mourns Brother in Chanute Auto Crash
Mrs. Truman A. Myers was called to Chanute by the death of her brother Malcolm Taylor a sophomore at Chanute junior college killed in a car collision. He had visited Lawrence often, was active in Boy Scout work and once a Chanute Tribune carrier. Taylor stopped to let four classmates out when another car struck his vehicle pinning him beneath. Mrs Myers plans to return to Lawrence next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman A. Myers
Chanute
Malcolm Taylor
Chanute Junior College
Lawrence
Chanute Tribune
Taylor
Myers
Light Cruiser Columbia Launched at Camden Yards
The 10,000 ton light cruiser Columbia was launched today at the Camden yards of the New York Shipbuilding Company in Camden New Jersey without ceremony. Columbia is one of 32 light armed ships currently under construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
N. J
Columbia
Camden Yards
New York Shipbuilding Company
KU Dean Swarthout Examinations in Memphis and St Marys
Dean D. M. Swarthout of the University of Kansas school of fine arts traveled to Memphis Tennessee yesterday as an examiner for the National Association of School of Music. He tested students at the Memphis College of Music and Southwestern College and plans to visit St Marys tomorrow to examine that college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
D. M. Swarthout
University of Kansas School of Fine Arts
Tenn
National Association of School of Music
Memphis College of Music
Southwestern College
Swarthout
St. Marys
British Menaced In Three Zones In Pacific War Spread
British defences across Hongkong Malayan peninsula and Borneo faced intensifying Japanese assaults. Chinese sea lanes and Penang remain focal points as Singapore looms. Hongkong under siege mainland forces advance while Batavia contemplates broader mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China Sea
Hongkong
Malayan Peninsula
Island
Borneo
Malaya
Penang
Singapore
Britain
Oriental
South China
Macao
Sarawak
Java
Netherlands East Indies
Philippines
Batavia
Indies
Lions Club Meeting Features Magic by Carter Harrison
Carter Harrison of a beverage firm entertained Lions at Wiedemann's club meeting. It was the last meeting of the year. Oscar Rumsey announced three team captains for the 1942 membership drive. Jimmy Moore heads the Army team, B F Nanninga the Navy, H X Dolen the Aircraft. Clayton Stone and George Holmes were guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garter Harrison
Lions Club
Wiedemann’s
Oscar Rumsey
Jimmy Moore
B. F. Nanninga
Navy
H. X. Dolen
Clayton Stone
George Holmes
Thirty Tons of State Records to Be Sold for Defense
About 30 tons of statehouse records, some over 50 years old, will be disposed of as waste paper for national defense after inspection by the State Historical Society and the state librarian. No records dated after 1929 will be sold. Departments include Banking, Secretary of State, Agriculture, Livestock, Revenue and Taxation, Business Manager, and Administration. Frank Sullivan will supervise the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Statehouse
State Executive Council
State Historical Society
Banking
Secretary of State
Board of Agriculture
Livestock Commissioner
Revenue and Taxation Commission
Board of Administration
Frank Sullivan
Kansas Defense Council
Will Aid in Drive for Red Cross War Relief
The Junior Chamber of Commerce volunteers to canvass Douglas County business district for the Red Cross War Relief drive between Christmas Day and New Year. Campaign Chairman John Brand lists division heads and aims to raise a county quota of 7000 toward the national goal of 50 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Red Cross
Douglas County
Decemer
Three Die In Katy Flyers Head-On Crash Near Jefferson City
A collision four miles north of Jefferson City Missouri killed three trainmen and injured four others. The east and west bound Katy Flyers trains, with about 65 passengers on board, derailed two locomotives and two baggage cars, while another locomotive and 17 coaches remained on track. Dead are Pat Handley and F M Truitt both Sedalia engineers and Richard Snell of New Franklin fireman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Katy
K.T
Here
Missouri
Pat Handley
Sedalia
F. M. Truitt
Richard Snell
New Franklin
Truitt
Warn Aircraft Emploees Not to Talk About Work
North American aviation bomber plant workers are forbidden to discuss production details. President J H Kindelberger cites the espionage act with potential wartime penalties. The plant aims to finish the first twin engine bomber next Tuesday and guards against sabotage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kan
North American Aviation
J. H. Kindleberger
Kindelberger
Reuters correspondent killed at sea in Alexandria
A. Massey Anderson naval correspondent for Reuters is killed in action at sea. He had been Reuters manager in Alexandria and was praised for his calm presence aiding wounded men during the January air bombardment of the Illustrious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Egypt
A. Massey Anderson
Reuters
Anderson
K U Withdrawals Get Some Credit Plan Approved
University of Kansas will grant proportional course credit to students who withdraw after December 7 to join the armed forces. Full or partial credit depends on work completed, with deadlines for entering service and a plan review by James K. Hitt the assistant registrar. The university awaits federal guidance on best timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
Raymond Nichols
Deane W. Malott
Malott
Fred M. Harris
Board of
Regents
Altho
U.S
James K. Hitt
Minols
Armed Services
Rural School Clinic Vaccinates and Examines Local Children
Miss Eva M Bourne Red Cross nurse Dr H L Chambers county health officer and Dr Ted Kennedy held a general clinic at Lone Star school for multiple districts. Nineteen children received smallpox vaccines thirty were given diphtheria toxoid and Dr Kennedy examined forty seven children finding teeth needs including fillings cleaning and teeth condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva M. Bourne
Douglas County
Red Cross
H. L. Chambers
Ted Kennedy
Lone Star School
Lone Star
Rock Creek
Weybright
Apple Pie
Colyer
Washington Creek
Centennial
Kennedy
Gardner Airport eyed as Navy Reserve training base
Gardner Kansas officials report the local airport may be adapted by the navy air corps reserve for training. Lieutenant Commander R Y Murison of the civil engineering corps inspected the field after a county bond funded purchase and civil aeronautics authority allocates 452000 for leveling drainage runway work and other improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Cardner
Kan
Navy Air Corps Reserve
R. Y. Murison
Civil Engineering Corps of
Navy Reserve
Civil Aeronautics Authority
House Approves Five Year Extension for Soil Conservation Program
Washington December 17 The house passed legislation extending the soil conservation program for five years beyond December 31 and continuing 85 percent parity loans for basic crops including wheat cotton rice corn and tobacco peanuts added to the program pending senate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Jaycee Christmas Party Featuring Clayton Harbor Orchestra
Clayton Harbor and his orchestra will provide music for dancing at the Junior Chamber of Commerce Christmas party tonight at the Country club. The party runs from 9 to 12 for members and guests, with Paul Rogers as committee chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Harbor
Rail Workers Urged to Invest Back Wages in Defense Bonds
Treasury Secretary Morgenthau urged railroad workers to invest the $75 million in back wages from the wage settlement in defense savings bonds. The funds, awarded for increases claimed back to Sept 1, would finance ships and bombers to aid national victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Morgenthau
Lawrence youths serving in Navy send letters home
Parents of three Lawrence boys in the Pacific received letters from Ensign Robert Rowlands and Ensign Les Hutchinson reporting they are O K. Kenneth Lindenberger told his parents the situation is well in hand and he is strong. Duane Hiddleston and J L Collins, former Lawrence High students now in the Navy, are also reported safe and well with Collins in Hawaii at a hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
United States Naval Forces
Pacific
Robert Rowlands
Robert J. Rowlands
Ohio Street
O.K
Navy
R. B. Hutchinson
Les Hutchinson
Kenneth Lindenberger
H. R. Lindenberger
Massachusetts Street
Lindenberger
Duane Hiddleston
Lewis Mole
Maing
J. L. Collins
Lawrence High
Collins
J. R. Collins
East Eighth
Chicago
Hawaii
Navy reports no injuries from Johnston Island attack
The Navy says the Japanese attack on Johnston Island caused no injuries and was a weak action. Earlier the War Department noted slight damage at Kahului Maui from a submarine shelling with no casualties. The 10 shells at Kahului damaged a pineapple loading platform but remained light overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Johnston Island
Navy
War Department
Kahului
Maui
Atlantic
Johnston
Hawaii
Hawaiian
Pearl Harbor
Philippine
Wake Island Marines Commended for Courageous Message
Washington December 17 congressional praise flowed after a terse dispatch from Wake Island marines reading Send us more Japs drew comparisons to historic wartime lines. Rep. Cannon noted it would join Perry and Dewey in history as a symbol of steadfast resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wake Island
Cannon
D-Mo
Perry
Dewey
Gridley
WPA reports 950 jobs placed in November in Topeka
Clarente G. Nevins state WPA administrator said the agency placed 950 workers in private employment in November, the largest month for job placements since the service began July 1, 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Clarente G. Nevins
WPA
Stores Stay Open Late For Christmas Shoppers
Lawrence stores will stay open until 9 p m tonight and every evening through December 24 to aid last minute shoppers. Santa Claus visits downtown Friday evening for children. Haskell Institute lights campus though budget tight. nativity scene and tepees featured. The Nativity is shown Sunday at 3 and 7 30 pm. City schools and KU close for holidays Friday afternoon, resume December 29, KU reopens January 5. Wrapping station at Chamber of Commerce WREN building reports high demand with queues at 8 30 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Santa Claus
Haskell Institute
University of Kansas
K.U
Haskell
Warren Spaulding
Chamber of Commerce
Wren
Springlike Weather Graces Topeka and Kansas
Balmy breezes and sunshine across Kansas hint at spring. Federal meteorologist S D Flora says pleasant weather should boost Christmas shopping with no cold spells in sight. Northwest winds bring cooler air tomorrow though high temperatures around 50 to 55 degrees are expected nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
S. D. Flora
Flora
Codre City
Phillipsburg
Furniture and Funds for Soldiers Await Orders
A truckload of furniture and a sizable cash sum are donated for four Lawrence military units at Camp Robinson. The items, originally for recreation rooms, are held until shipment orders arrive. Fifteen furniture pieces and three boxes of books donated. several cash contributions and a Rotary meeting fund of about $15. Raymond Lassig, committee chair, thanks the community for its support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Camp Robinson
Jayhawker Theatre
Rotary Club
Raymond Lassig
Welders Consider Quitting Jobs in California Shipyards
Paul Gregory, business agent for the United Welders, Cutters and Helpers Union, said 1,700 welders at California shipyards, including Terminal Island, planned to quit their jobs after some members were discharged for failure to pay AFL Boilermakers dues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Paul Gregory
Southern California
United Welders, Cutters and Helpers Union
California
A.F.L
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thomas C. Hart
China
Shanghai
Peiping
Tientsin
Chinwangtao
North China
Chungking
Tamshui
Inquiry Board
Mrs. Myers
New Jersey
Reo
London
Muda
Kedah
Strait of Malacca
Wellesley Province
Thailand
Kota Bharu
Far East
Kowloon
Carter Harrison
National Defense
M.K.T
Funk's
Gardner
Navy Air Cops Reserve
Clayton Harbor and Orchestra
Morgenthau Sys
O. K
Shell Island
SME Ee Smtwtfs
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!