Finns win a new battle on Isthmus
Helsinki reports fresh Finnish victories on the Karelian isthmus and north of Lake Ladoga with heavy Russian losses. The Aglajarvi engagement ended December 22 with surround and destruction of much of the force, 600 prisoners taken, and tanks and guns seized. Russian raids hit Tampere Tammisaari Ekenas and Lohja, with bombs causing damage and at least one home burned.
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Helsinki
Karelian
Lake Ladoga
Aglajarvi
Tolajarvi
Suomaaan
Finland
Altough
Tampere
Tammisaari
Ekenas
Lohja
Arctic
Hoyhenjarvi
Arctic Ocean
Copenhagen
Benes
Otto Kuusinen
People’s
Toriioki
Debutante Ball in Providence Sets Luxurious Debut Tone
Providence society staged its first debutante assembly ball with 54 graduates featuring 800 invited guests. The all night affair cost 6500 dollars, with champagne and caviar on the menu and a 40 piece orchestra playing Viennese waltzes and ballads as debutantes in white and pastel gowns requested traditional dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
BR. I
Little Rhody
Providence ‘Society
Capon
Greatest air battle of aerial warfare reported
London describes the December 18 encounter off Germany as the largest air battle with 80 to 100 British and German planes. British formations fought in Wilhelms haven and beyond 75 miles at sea, facing waves of Messerschmitt 110s and 109s in a hour long raid while bomber crews held formation and repelled attacks.
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London
Germany
North Sea
Wilhelmshaven
Britain
Helgoland Bight
Geracane
Northea
Salvation Army Distributes 148 Baskets in Lawrence
Captain Olin Brigman reports 148 baskets of food given to as many needy Lawrence families. The drive exceeded a 125 basket goal with funds for 23 more, aided by the city truck for home delivery. Each basket included bread chicken flour cheese cabbage and fruits plus a War Cry edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Salvation Army
Olin Brigman
Army
Brigman
B. P. O. Ells Club
Highways Open Yet Hazardous Across State
Wet icy roads persist statewide as holiday traffic begins. The highway department reports open routes but warns drivers to proceed carefully. Snow in western counties not drifting enough to block roads. Moisture froze early, increasing danger. patrols and crews assist motorists on curvy hills and bridges where ice is severest.
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Topeka
Highway Department
Baker Cagers Back Early for Sunflower Tourney
Baker University Wildcat basketball players will shorten Christmas vacation to meet here on December 26 to prepare for the Sunflower Collegiate Invitational at Topeka. The Wildcats face Kansas University in the opening session Friday night December 28.
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Baldwin
Baker University Wildcat
Topeka
Wildcats
Kansas University
Finns' Winter Campaign Awe Inspires U.S. Readers
The article recalls Finnish resistance in subzero temps that thwarted Soviet advances, paralleling memories of Camp Doniphan in 1917 where soldiers faced minus twenty-two degrees. It notes Christmas aid from Lawrence residents and the hardy spirit shared by families, veterans, and new brides awaiting division deployment.
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Finland
Russia
Lawrence
Kansas
Missouri
Iowa
Texas
Oklahoma
Iftele
Doniphan
T. J. Sweeney
Hugh Means
Judge Means
180Th Field Artillery
University
Argonne
Altho
The Candle in the Window and Star House Christmas Talk
A reminiscence centers on Tod Witherspoon the rural mail carrier in western Kansas as a stormy December night at the Star House brings together four colorful locals Abram Star Tec Jennings Elbert McCullen and a New York salesman. Their talk spans Christmas memories and the meaning of the season amid hardship.
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Ted Witherspoon
Kansas
Star City
Star House
Old Abram Star
Star County
Tec Jennings
Elbert McCullen
New York City
Atlantic Seaboard
Abram
Mebdy
Tod ' Witherspoon
Todd
Smoky Hill
Shoplifters held on grand larceny charges in Kansas City case
Four people faced charges after police linked them to thefts at Palace Clothing and Montgomery Ward. Harry Miller Evelyn Miller and Ed McLanahan all of Kansas City Mo were bound over to district court after waiving preliminaries while Charles E Smith of Bowling Green Ky pled guilty to petit larceny and paid a fine. Smith later faced additional charge for a leather jacket found with Montgomery Ward.
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Harry Miller
Evelyn Miller
Ed McClanahan
Kansas City
Justice of the
Charles C. Rankin
Charlees E. Smith
Bowling ~ Green
Joseph Eckert
Montgomery Ward
Ed. McLanahan
Charles E. Smith
Bowling Green
Jude Anderson
C. W. Pollom
Gibbs Clothing
Pollom
Anderson
Green Lantern Cafe
West Eighth Street
Crown Drug
Union Pacific
Palace Clothing Store
Ed McLanahan
Palace
Milton P. Beach
Smith
Beach
Poor holiday for Poles in bomb shattered capital
Warsaw shoppers face a cheerless Christmas as the city, bomb battered and cold, offers no Christmas cards for sale for the first time in decades. New Christmas trees appeared briefly on December 18 but supplies sold out. stores omitted their usual displays as the season nears.
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Warsaw
Poland
University to buy Brynwood property for men’s dormitory
The University of Kansas Endowment Association announces the purchase of Brynwood east of Fraser hall for $9,000 to house self supporting men. Funds are being raised, with about $5,000 still needed, to restore the building and furnish it for student residents expected to number 40 to 50.
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Brynwood
Kansas University Endowment ‘Association
University of Kansas
Deane W W. Malott
Altho
Malott
Endowment Association of
Olin Templin
Endowment Association
Fraser Hall
Robert H. Bradford
el Dorado
Kan
Templin
University
H. W. Baker
Kansas City
Robinson
Baker
Brinton W. Howard
Woodward
Europe
Stronghall
The
Acacia Fraternity
Freezing Rain Ice Hazard Hits Lawrence Streets
Freezing rain coated Lawrence with a thin ice layer on trees, sidewalks, and streets. Prof. C. J. Posey reported 0.43 inch of rain by noon and 0.26 inch since midnight, with driving hazards and a dizzy slide on Thirteenth Street.
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Lawrence
C. J. Posey
Topeka
Thirteenth Street
German Ships Return to Reich as War Seizures Rise
Paris reports Allied vigilance as about 500 German merchant vessels under orders to return to the Reich depart neutral ports. The ships, idle since the war began, carry an estimated 1,800,000 tons of cargo and may face scuttling or capture by Allied warships.
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Paris
Reich
Germany
Berlin
Snow From Santa Brings Much Needed Moisture To Kansas
Snow and rain spread across Kansas delivering six to eight inches in the southwest and lighter amounts in the northwest. The moisture arrived after a long drought, helping central and eastern fields while delaying wheat sprouting in western regions. Weather caused hazardous driving but warmer temperatures were expected.
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Kansas
Hill City
Garden City
Colorado Line
Sixth Division
Santa Fe
Syracuse
Dodge City
Wichita
Independence
Salina
Beloit
Mankato
Oakley
Hays
Osborne
Ottawa
Atchison
el Dorado
Parson
Iola
Norton
Finnish Relief Fund Raised by $19 Today
The Christmas spirit was shown as the Finnish Relief fund increased by 19 dollars today at the Journal-World. Contributors include Frank Strong of Columbus Ohio, son of the late KU chancellor, with prior acknowledgment of 114 dollars.
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Journal-World Today
Frank Strong
Columbus
Ohio
K.U
Christmas Eve Preparations Ahead of Holiday
Weather turns cold with rain as residents race last minute shopping. Lawrence stores stay open late while charities distribute food toys and clothing to families. welfare director notes cooperation avoids duplications and a radio gift goes to a six person family. Churches schedule Christmas services and Haskell Institute presents The Nativity. The post office will run limited Sunday/Monday dispatch.
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Santa Claus
Lybtn
Lawrence
Varias
Mildred D. Watson
Sai
Haskell
Haskell Institute
Trinity Episcopal Church
St. John’s Catholic Cll
Mader
Oliver Hobbs
Jack Payne
Dean Kiefer
Ray
Adams
Kiefer
Martin
Longfellow
Roger Williams
Transcontinental broadcasting system to go on air New Year's Day
The Transcontinental broadcasting system announced it will launch on New Year's Day with an inaugural program linking 102 outlets from coast to coast. John T. Adams and H. J. Brennan announced the plan, with a 9 am start and speakers Governors Fred Cone, W. Lee O'Daniel, and Henry Horner on the program.
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New York
Transcontinental Broadcasting System
John T. Adams
Texas State Network
H. J. Brennan
KQV
Pittsburgh
C.S.T
Fred Cone
Florida
Texas
Henry Horner
Illinois
Motor Death Toll Reaches 32 in Kansas City
The death of Charles R. Hurst brings motor traffic fatalities in Kansas City to 32 for the year. Charles Pruitt, 48, told officers Hurst apparently walked into the side of a struck vehicle as he started across an intersection.
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Kansas City
Charles R. Hurst
Charles Pruitt
Hurst
Weather Outlook for Kansas Dull to Snowy Mix
Forecast from east to north central Kansas calls for cloudy skies with possible snow and a nightly drop to near freezing. Today may see a brief lull with a transition to fair conditions by Sunday night.
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Kansas
Stalder
Solder
Téda
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Journal-World
Wala
Margaret
Momma
U. Service Capyeight
ALC
Asclorg Tle
Bulletin
R. H. Bradford
Green Bros
Adv
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North Pole
Associated Press
Junction City
McPherson
Fort Scott
Cherry- Vale
Pittsburg
Chanute
Coffeyville
Sedan
Concordia
Phillipsburg
Ellis
Goodland
E. F. Caldwell Seem
Oeonymous
Fred
Allord Weap Atheroma
Frank
Strong
Transcontinental
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