Patton’s Fighting Heart Stilled After Car Crash
Gen George S Patton Jr longtime commander of the Third Army died at 60 after a Dec 9 traffic crash left him paralyzed from the neck down and fighting pulmonary complications. Brig Gen John M Wilsen announced his death in Heidelberg Germany.
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Heidelberg
Germany
George S. Patton, Jr
Normandy
Czechoslovakia
Patton
Third Army
Joseph T. McNarney
U.S
Geneal Patton
John M. Wilsen
Seventh Army
Africa
Sicily
France
Belgium
Austria
A. W. Kenner
Army Permetng
Europe
130Th Station
Mannheim
Wis
Lawrence group aims to coordinate work for returning veterans
A Lawrence meeting of representatives from city and county organizations led by Dean Frank Stockton formed a community reemployment committee to coordinate efforts to reduce unemployment. The group noted shortages in building materials and discussed placing veterans through apprentice programs and attracting small industries to Lawrence.
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Lawrence
Frank Stockton
Chamber of Commerce
Chris Kraft
Board of Education
U. S. Employment Service
Office of Veterans Affairs
Veterans of World War II
Farm Bureau
Red Cross
Dean Stockton
Harry R. Barnard
George Starkey
Gerald Hesse
Government's Home Building Spur to Begin January 15
The civilian production administration ordered that homes costing 10 000 dollars or less be offered first to veterans with top rents capped at 80 dollars a month. The CPA expects at least 400 000 homes built in 1946 and notes many may sell under 10 000 dollars. The plan adds 10 scarce materials to a priority system and FHA will process applications.
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Federal Housing Administration
Samu
War crimes case against 21 Nazis eyed for January finish
Allied prosecutors hope to close war crimes evidence against 21 defendants and six Nazi organizations by January end. The tribunal adjourned for a 13 day recess and will resume January 2 with Jackson's team finishing the Gestapo case before the high command and general staff.
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Nuernberg
Allied
International Military Tribunal
U. S
Robert H. Jackson
Gestapo
German High Command
General Staff
Call for January Induction From Topeka Command
State headquarters in Topeka ordered 23 white men to report to Fort Leavenworth on January 9 for induction into the armed forces.
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Selective Service Office
Topeka
Fort Leavenworth
Armed Forces
Stock Market Index Stands at 74.4
The market index for sixty stocks closes at 74.4 yesterday, confirming a steady level with the same figure reported. The reading highlights stable performance across the broad market segment.
End of Tire Rationing to Take Effect January 1
Washington reports OPA and CPA decide to lift controls as transport risk subsides. Tire production rises with about 4 million casings monthly, forecasting 28 million passenger tires in 1944 and 66 million next year. Sugar rationing remains, certificates honored through December 31 with no new ones except emergencies.
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Washington
O.P.A
Civilian Production Administration
John D. Small
Chester Bowles
Pearl Harbor
Bowles
Winter Arrives as Kansas Faces Colder Outlook
Weather forecast from Topeka notes official start of winter with subfreezing lows in eastern and southern Kansas. Snow remains in eastern counties while western areas stay dry, as highs reach 25 to 36 across regions. Concordia and Phillipsburg record 12 degrees. Dodge City hits 54 as warmest.
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Topeka
Weatherman
S. D
Flora
Kansas
Colorado
Canadian
Concordia
Phillipsburgh
Dodge City
Coffeyville
Stores Open Late Tonight And Tomorrow For Last Minute Shoppers
Lawrence stores stay open until 9 p.m. tonight and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. tomorrow to help procrastinating shoppers. The final extended hours are next Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 30 p.m., then normal hours. Ad invites calls to Allison-Thomas Flower Shop.
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Lawrence
Admiral Turner says Kimmel failed to follow clear orders
Admiral Turner testified before a senate house committee that Admiral Kimmel did not comply with explicit orders and that proper adherence could have reduced Pearl Harbor losses. He said the navy had issued a specific November warning and that Kimmel’s readiness was adequate for war.
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Washington
R. K. Turner
E. Kimmel
Turner
Senate-House
Kimmel
Navy Department
Cooper
D-Tenn
Navy War Plans Division
Pacific
Pearl Harbor
Carrier
Navy
D.tenn
Senate-House Inquiry Committee
Navy War Plans
Harold R. Stark
Naval Operations
Royal Ingersoll
Japan
Theodore S. Wilkinson
Naval Intelligence
United States
Roosevelt
William D. Mitchell
George C. Marshall
War Department
Stark
Rep
Murphy
D-Pa
Army Navy
Wrapping Station Busy Busy Holiday Season in Lawrence
Lawrence post office wrap station reported heavy holidays with eighty sacks of small packages mailed in ten days. The station, in operation thirteen years, closed after the busiest five days, amid snow storms and slick sidewalks reducing totals. Bruce McKee noted the peak year was 1942 with a 70 sack day and shared anecdotes about Christmas mail and stamp advice.
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Altho
Lawrence
Bruce McKee
Post Office
Mckee
Government outlines broad wage rise powers for fact boards
Washington announces rules granting fact finding boards wide authority to propose wage increases while requiring panels to assess employer ability to absorb costs at current prices. Secretaries urge panels to examine pay ability, not as a fixed measure of fair increase. Oil wage board adjourns to Jan 7 for plant level bargaining over a 30 percent demand by the CIO Oil Workers union.
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Washington
Labor
Schwellenbach
C.I.O. Oil Workers Union
City Doing a Grand Job In Removing Heavy Snow
Lawrence residents praise Engineer J. C. Harper and his crew for clearing downtown snow. Dump trucks shovels and two front end loaders removed the snow from Massachusetts street from sixth to eleventh by noon and crews continued with side streets. Patrolmen directed traffic to aid the operation while Harper rested at home and Will Miller led the project.
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Lawrence
J. C. Harper
Massachusetts Street
Sixth
Eleventh
Harper
Will Miller
Collision at Seventeenth and Massachusetts Streets injures drivers
At about 1 p m a two car collision on Seventeenth and Massachusetts streets caused damage to both vehicles. Mr Musselman of 612 Mississippi Street was northbound and turning left onto Seventeenth when he cut off R D Piper of the P T & who was northbound on Massachusetts passing the Musselman car.
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Seventeenth and
Massachusetts Street
Musselman
Mississippi Street
Seventeenth Street
R. D. Piper
P.T
Congress votes to continue V-12 program at KU
Captain Kunz reports House Joint Resolution 290 has passed both houses and awaits presidential signature to extend the V-12 program to July 1 1946. The move cancels Navy V-12 bulletin 336 allowing continued education at personal expense or active duty. KU trainees receive Christmas leave. classes resume December 31.
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C. A. Kunz
K. U
House
Senate
Kunz
Mrs Paul McDaniels Dies After Auto Accident Near Los Angeles
Mrs Mildred Bowen McDaniels a Lawrence High School graduate and long time California resident died from injuries after a December 13 automobile crash near Los Angeles. She is survived by her husband Mr McDaniels two sons and several siblings. Her sister Mrs Rutherford of Topeka and sister in law in California were notified. The younger daughter was released from hospital. Mr McDaniels will be hospitalized two months after sustaining fractures of both legs and a fractured knee cap.
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Paul McDaniels
Mildred Bowen
Model District
Los Angeles
E. C. Johnson
Kentucky Street
E. J. Bowen
R. R. Rutherford
Topeka
California
McDaniels
Train Mix-Up Delays Lawrence Trip At Kansas City Yard
A misrouting at Kansas City yards caused engine 0 and 90 to pull the wrong train numbered 5 headed west. The engine was correct but the coaches were wrong causing a five hour delay and passenger confusion. Ottawa passengers were diverted by bus. investigation underway in the round house.
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Lawrence
Santa Fe
Kansas City
Holliday
DeSoto
Emporia
Ottawa
Southern Kansas
Round House
Returning Lawrence Troops Listed by Ship Assignments
The Associated Press notes Lawrence men on ships from overseas. Frank E. Hicks T/3 aboard the John Sergeant was due in Boston yesterday. Ralph N. Church Pfc on the George Washington was to arrive tomorrow in New York. Frank C. Garcia Pfc on the pandesite Victory was due today in New York.
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Associated Press
Lawrence
United States
Frank E. Hicks
John Sergeant
Boston
Ralph N. Church
George Washington
New York
Frank C. Garcia
Veterans stranded on West Coast face Christmas delays
Nearly 100000 Pacific veterans likely stranded at West Coast ports on Christmas due to transport shortages. About 120000 were blocked at the port with 15000 more daily, while San Francisco officials granted extra leaves and organized tours and parties. Local papers urged readers to host servicemen during the holidays.
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San Francisco
A. L. Holzman
Long Island
N. Y
Pfc
Julius P. Brenner
Hudson, N.Y
Army
Navy
Red Cross
Examiner
Call-Bulletin
Shenk Quits KU Football Post After Three Seasons
Henry Shenk resigns as head football coach at the University of Kansas after three seasons to return as assistant professor of physical education. The move follows a season finishing fifth in the Big Six and a prior win over Nebraska. Shenk praises players for loyalty and fight during wartime years.
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Henry Shenk
University of Kansas
G E. Co. Qougiey
Shenk
Univerty of Kansas
Gwinn Henry
Quigley
Shhenk
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Missouri Tiger
Lawrence
Tam
House adjourns for Christmas recess in 79th Congress
Washington reports the House of Representatives adjourned at 2 11 p m EST for a Christmas recess while the Senate must act. The 79th Congress plans reconvening January 14 with a skeletal Senate and House in a rush to finish key measures before recess.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Senate
House
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
Left Wrist Fracture In Home Fall
Mrs. F. B. McCulloch of 825 Louisiana Street entered Memorial Hospital this morning for treatment of a fractured left wrist suffered in a fall at her home.
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F. B. McCulloch
Louisiana Street
Memorial Hospital
Freeing of Tires Brings Hope and Caution in Lawrence
News of tire rationing ending January 1 brings elation to Lawrence motorists and tire dealers. Dealers expect a free market but urge voluntary continued rationing to aid those truly in need while supply remains tight. Backorders rise for 6.00x16 and 6.50x16 tires, with orders taken and wait lists forming. John Brand notes ongoing price control work and sugar rationing, as tire and battery shortages persist into 1946.
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Lawrence
Altho
John Brand
Douglas County
Brand
Amon
Anna Sweeney Dies After Long Illness in Lawrence
Miss Anna L. Sweeney of 925 Kentucky Street died early this morning at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born March 21, 1885 in Lawrence, she taught at the University of Kansas School of Fine Arts faculty for many years and is survived by her brother T. J. Sweeney Jr. and nephew Thomas M. Sweeney. Funeral services will be at St. John’s Catholic Church tomorrow at 9 am, with a rosary this evening at Funk's chapel. burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Flowers requested not to be sent.
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Anna L. Sweeney
Kentucky Street
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Lawrence
T. J. Sweeney
Express
Massachusetts Street
University of Kas
T. J. Sweeney, Jr
Thomas M. Sweeney
Denver
Colo
Cowell O’neill
St. John’s Catholic Church
Funk
Weather Outlook for Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Nebraska
The forecast calls for moderate snow in Missouri and Nebraska with light snow in Oklahoma as well as Kansas. Snow develops tonight in western regions and turns to heavier accumulations in eastern areas by Saturday. Colder conditions follow with a cold wave in the northwest and much colder air moving in Saturday night.
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Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
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