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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1941
Page
3
Topeka December 18 State Fire Marshal Clyde Latchem issued annual fire prevention rules stressing not to use lighted candles on trees. He urged safe tree placement, water for cut trees, fireproof decorations, and clear aisles in public buildings to reduce fire risk amid a conservation driven wartime period.
The War Department reports an army airplane en route from Phoenix to Hamilton Field California with officers including Major General Herbert A. Dargue missing since 7:55 p m December 12 1941. It was last seen near Palmdale California and a search continues. Philippine theater shows no enemy activity on December 17.
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