Famine of Tires Hits U S Auto Owners
Washington December 27 The Office of Price Administration imposes a tire rationing program effective January 5 denying new tires and tubes except to six categories including physicians ambulances fire and police vehicles and public service buses. Only retreaded tires are exempted amid reports of stockpiles at larger firms and allowance for milk and bakery deliveries to continue.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
Leon Henderson
Industry chiefs urge full time work on New Year
Washington reports William Knudsen of the OPM and Sidney Hillman urged war industry plants to work on New Year's Day. They said spontaneous holiday proposals could speed the axis collapse by millions of man hours. A midwestern manufacturer telegram quoted says front line men do not celebrate New Year, so plants should not treat it as a holiday.
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Washington
William
Knudsen
OPM
Sidney Hillman
Zinc Smelter Shutdown Hurts Oklahoma Defense Industry
In Henryetta Oklahoma 550 workers at the Big Hagile Picher zinc smelter walked out to protest unpaid Christmas bonuses. The walkout halted plant operations and CIO United Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers officials rushed to mediate as locals planned a mass meeting tonight. The plant can produce up to 100000 pounds of zinc daily.
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Henryett
Okla
Oklahoma
Hagile-Picher
CIO United Mill, Mine, and Smelter
AAA conference to focus on food and fiber production
Salina Kansas will host the annual AAA conference on January 6 with the theme Production of food and fiber for victory. Topics include farmers part in defense nutrition during a war and best land use chaired by Lawrence H Norton of Manhattan on the state committee.
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Salina
Kan
Lawrence H. Norton
Manhattan
Car Accident Report Clarifies Driver Not at Fault
Journal-World recalls yesterday’s DeSoto area crash involving driver Charles Files on Route 3. The narrative correcting a typographical error states the car did not go out of control.
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Journal- World
DeSoto
Charles Files
Route 3
Japanese Bombard Manila as Open City Policy Quoted
Japanese planes circled Manila testing General MacArthur’s open city pledge while bombs hit the walled city near Fort Santiago and nearby areas. U S and Filipino forces held a line along the Agno river as Japanese landings pressed from Lingayen gulf toward Manila with heavy artillery exchange reported.
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Manila
MacArthur
Paris
France
General MacArthur
Old Fort Santiago
Hirohito
Atimonan
Lingayen Gulf
U. S. Far Eastern Command
United States
Manilla
Baguio
Lingayen Bay
Stefani
Tokyo
U. S. War Department
Agno River
Lamon Bay
Guards Halt Sen Reed at Capitol During Churchill Visit
Senator Clyde M. Reed of Kansas was delayed at the Capitol entry as guards demanded identification for Churchill's visit. After a brief pause an officer confirmed his identity, allowing him to pass once recognized.
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Churchill
Washington
Clyde M. Reed
Kansas
Capitol
Sun Bowl Officials Picked for El Paso Game
Missouri Valley conference officials selecting the umpire and head linesman for the Sun Bowl in El Paso Texas. Bus Haskins of Oklahoma and Dwight Ream of Washburn College Topeka named as judge and referee with Border Conference to choose the border officials including the umpire and head linesman for Texas Tech Tulsa facing Sun Bowl.
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Sun Bowe Ous
Tulsa
Okla
University of Pulse
Missouri Valley Conference
el Paso
Tex
Bus Haskins
University of Oklahoma
Dwight Ream
Washburn College
Topeka
Border Conference
Texas Tech
Marriage Licenses Issued by Probate Judge
Marriage licenses issued at the office of Probate Judge include Frank R. Gray to Donald C. Feary and Dorothy J. Bachelor both of Lone Star and Charles W. Rowland to Elba Sponable both of Kansas City. Francis J Treff of Eudora to Sara Silvene of Lawrence and Everett W. Dunkle to Irene E. Hehn both of Kansas City. the last named couple was married by Judge Gray.
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Frank R. Gray
Donald C. Feary
Dorothy J. Bachelor
Lone Star
Charles W. Rowland
Elba Sponable
Kansas__ City
Francis “J. Treff
Eudora
Sara « Silvene
Lawrence
Everett W. Dunkle
Irene E. Hehn
Kansas City
Gray
Germans halt retreat on Russian front amid Oka river breakthrough
British reports say a fortified Oka river town south of Moscow fell after Hitler ordered it held, with Narosominsk near 35 miles southwest of Moscow also captured. Swiss press notes Berlin may face winter fighting as high command seeks spring respite. In North Africa, rain slows pursuit of German forces south of Hengasi while Age d abia operations yield hundreds of Axis prisoners near Benghazi. Only remnants survive of the initial 150,000 Axis troops facing the British.
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Oka River
Moscow
Adolf Hitler
Narosominsk
Oka
Kliasma
Berlin
Hengasi
Cairo
Agedabia
Bengasi
Gulf of Sirte
Mord Ax
London
Not an Open City Manila Open City Debate in German Broadcast
German short wave news says Japan says Manila not an open city because MacArthur acted without Philippine consent. Reports air raid sirens sounded at 8:30 am as Japanese bombers struck Manila after a night of respite. Oil dumps in harbor and Cavite base burning. port piers damaged. large ships blocked from use. zigzag maneuvers observed.
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New York
Nb.c
Manila
MacArthur
Philippine
Shanghai
C.S.T
Harbor
United States
Naval Base
Cavite
Jare
Leavenworth General Orders Section Update
A brief field notice directs officers including Cent C Allred and Capt. Vint Kaners to report for duties at Leavenworth Area Headquarters in Omaha on January 4. The terse order assigns seed or activity duty details for the day.
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Allred
Leavenworth
Vint Kaners
Levent
Qma
Sunet of 3 g Sunth editor dies in Miami Beach vacation
Baltimore editor William Emmet Moors dies unexpectedly in Miami Beach Florida while on a brief vacation. The note says he had managed Sunet for the past two years and passed away December 27.
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Baltimore
Miami Beach
Fla
William Emmet
Sunet
Allies Reach Preliminary Broad War Strategy for 1943
Washington reports indicate the United States and Great Britain have agreed on a high level plan for land air and sea campaigns to drive victory in 1943. Leaders from US Britain Soviet Russia China and other allies expected to finalize details in upcoming joint talks. Prime Minister Churchill and General Dill are coordinating Anglo American military efforts as the war moves forward.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
Soviet Russia
China
Netherlands
Dominion of Canada
Australia
New Zealand
Roosevelt
Churchill
White House
Canada
W. L. Mackenzie King
John Dill
John c
Germany
Britain
Congress
Capitol Hill
Royal Air Force
English Channel
R.A.F
Russia
Libya
Singapore
British Isles
Cigaret Prices Jump Amid Manufacturer Cost Rise
City stores began raising cigarette prices as manufacturers' costs increased. One shop listed 18 cents per pack or two for 35 cents, with dealers noting the 15 cent level will rise. Bulk prices from wholesalers also climbed, with popular brands at about 7.10 dollars per thousand. Merchants expect tobacco and cigar price notices soon.
Italy imposes strict rail bans amid cancellations in Milan
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Zurich reports severe railway restrictions in Italy. It states 51 trains were cancelled in the Milan district alone, reflecting widespread disruption. The Milan market area remains the busiest in town as officials manage the impact.
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Italy
London
Exchange Telegraph Agency
Zurich
Switzerland
Rome
Milan
Invasion Reinforcements Pour In After Manila Battles
Washington reports heavy fighting southeast of Manila with fleets of Japanese troopships reinforcing Lingayen Gulf and Atimonan. Combat operations near Lamon Bay are described as very heavy with continued enemy air activity across Philippine fronts.
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Washington
War Department
Manila
Philippine
Lingayan Gulf
Laman Bay
Atimonan
Lamon Bay
Lawrence notes family safety in Manila cables during holiday season
Lawrence residents hear two cables from C W Kiene and wife in Manila confirming safety. Kiene, KU alumnus, works for Goodrich International Rubber. Lt Col Ray Edwards, ex University ROTC, moved from Michigan to Fort Lewis. Newsweek features Churchill. Chester Shaw and Ernest Lindley named in staff roles.
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A. L. Kiene
Tennessee Street
C. W. Kiene
Manila
Kiene
K.U
Goodrich International Rubber Company
Ray Edwards
University
R.O.T.C. Department
Michigan
Ft. Lewis, Wash
Evans
Kearney Tabloid Suspends Publication After Five Years
Kearney Daily News a five day a week tabloid suspended publication with its issue. The Kearney Daily Hub bought publication rights and subscription list. Ormond P Hill and H Dwight King run the Hub. Editor Henry C Kroger died last December 10.
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Kearney
Neb
Upi
Street Cars May Return in Detroit If Rubber Shortages Grow
Detroit's street railway chief Fred A. Nolan proposed spending $100,000 to rehabilitate and crew 126 old street cars as a public transit option. He warned tire rationing and limits on private cars could raise demand for streetcar service in the near future.
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Detroit
Fred A. Nolan
Detroit Street Railways
Closer Supervision of Child Health Is Urged
Mabel Lee of Omaha urged Kansas leaders for tighter supervision of school children health and recreation as war demands grow. She called using youth camps and centers to boost outdoor activity and stressed adult fitness too. Dr Beelman and Mrs Solander supported forming a Kansas defense health coordination group.
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Topeka
Mabel Lee
Omaha
Civil Defense
Kansas
Miss Lee
Patricia Solander
Highway Safety Division
F. C. Beelman
Board of Health
Gev Payne Ratner
Defense Council
Beelman
Infant Brian Williams Dies. Funeral Planned
A family funeral service for Brian Williams infant son of Mr and Mrs Cleo Williams will be held at Plymouth Congregational church chapel at 2 30 Sunday afternoon Rev Joseph F King will conduct the service Burial will be in Memorial Park cemetery in Bell Memorial Hospital yesterday morning.
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Brian Williams
Cleo Williams
Bell Memorial Hospital
Plymouth Congregational Church
Joseph F. King
Memorial Park Cemetery
Death of John Francis Rich in Wichita
John Francis Rich aged 10 died last evening at St. Francis hospital Wichita after a six weeks illness. A cerebral hemorrhage prior Sunday was the cause. Funeral Monday at 1 30 from Gill Mortuary Wichita with burial in the family lot. Survived by widow Myrtle Rich of Wichita and daughter a KU education dean’s secretary.
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John Francis Rich
John Francis, Rich
Marcel Rich
Lawrence
St. Francis Hospital
Wichita
Gill Mortuary
Myrtle Rich
University of Kansas
Funeral services announced for William Pelzl
William Pelzl aged 66 died yesterday at his home 825 Kentucky street Davenport Iowa Funeral services will be held at the Catholic church in Davenport Monday morning at 9 o'clock
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William Pelzl
Kentucky Street
Davenport
Taxi Fares to Rise Across Lawrence Zones
Lawrence taxi firms announce fare increases effective January 1 due to higher operating costs. Zone one priced at 25 cents for one person and 30 cents for two. zone two at 30 cents for one or two. zone three at 35 cents for one or two. The zones cover areas around Seventeenth Street to Haskell Avenue, West Campus, and nearby institutions.
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Lawrence Taxi
Seventeenth Street
West Campus Road
Maple Street
Haskell Avenue
Twenty-Third Street
West Hills Addition
North Street
Elwood
Haskell Institute
Farmer Suffers Finger Loss in Corn Binder Accident
H. V. Dornan a 23 year old farmer on route 1 sustained a deep laceration to the index finger of his right hand when it was drawn into a corn binder’s gears. He was treated at Memorial Hospital where the first joint of the finger was amputated.
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H. V. Dornan
Route 1
Memorial Hospital
Brumage Ordered from Camp Robinson to Cincinnati
Lt Col Alpha Brumage of the field artillery has been ordered from Camp Robinson to Cincinnati. Brumage attended K U and played on the football team in 1901 1902 and 1903.
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Cincinnati
Alpha Brumage
Field Artillery
Camp Robinson
War Department
Brummage
K. U
Death of 83 year old in Kansas City traffic crash
A B Colton, 83, died from injuries after being struck by a car while crossing a street. The fatal crash, Kansas City's 36th traffic death of the year, follows a Monday collision that injured him.
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Kansas City
A.B. Colton
Pioneer Tulsa Oil Operator Ben M. Curtis Dies
Ben M. Curtis, 56, a pioneer Tulsa oil operator, died today of pneumonia. He was active as an independent in developing several fields and had focused his work in Illinois in recent years.
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Pioneer Oil
Tulsa
Okla
Ben M. Curtis
Pioneer Tulsa
Urtig
Illinois
Soviet Forces Advance on Moscow Front Claim Gains
Soviet information bureau says on the Moscow front violent fighting yielded new advances and recaptured numerous communities as of today.
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Moscow
Moscow Front
Soviet Information Bureau
Australia Fixes War Policy Aligning With United States
Prime Minister John Curtin, writing for the Melbourne Herald, declares Australia’s Pacific war policy centers on the United States as its closest partner. He rejects subordination to Britain and emphasizes Australia will not be torn from its ties yet pursues a US led strategy with Allied forces.
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Melbourne
Australia
John Curtin
Melbourne Herald
Britain
Pacific
United States
America
Greater Investments in Savings and Loan Groups
The public's investments in Kansas' 62 insured savings and loan associations rose 8.2 percent last year. Investors’ accounts climbed from 3,978,900 to 33,528,200, with assets up 6.7 percent and reserves and undivided profits up 6.6 percent. Real estate holdings fell 15.2 percent as firms reduced property from low mood years. Total loans in the first eleven months of 1941 reached 9,655,535, up from 7,490,478 in 1940. assets on November 30 stood at 50,047,780 and savings and investments at 34,737,790.
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Washington
Kansas
Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation
Paul Runyan Leads Early Finishers at Beaumont
Paul Runyan of White Plains and Chick Harbert of Battle Creek led 35 early finishers in the Beaumont Open with three under par 68s and halfway 138. Herman Keiser stood third after a 71, while E J Harrison Tony Penna Henry Picard and Lloyd Mangrum shared 140. Bobby Riegel led amateurs with 145 after a sub par 70.
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Beaumont
Tex
Paul Runyan
White Plains
N. Y
Chick Harbert
Battle Creek
Mich
Herman Keiser
Akron
E. J. Harrison
Little Rock
Tony Penna
Dayton
Henry Picard
Oklahoma
City
Lloyd Mangrum
Monterrey
Cal
State employment chief promoted to Washington post
Regional offices of the social security board announced Glenn Warders, Kansas state employment service director, has been promoted to the general office in Washington effective January 2. Details of his new duties were not disclosed here.
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Kansas City
Social Security Board
Glenn Warders
Kansas State Employment Service
Washington
Reduction in WPA Quota and Staff Changes in Kansas
The January WPA employment quota for Kansas is set at 15 750, down 50 from December. State Director Clarence Nevins announced the abolition of the state deputy administrator role to save costs, with Nevins assuming the duties of both administrator and assistant. John E Brink, long deputy administrator since July 1 1985, may stay on in another capacity as he did not reveal future plans.
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Topeka
WPA
Kansas
Clarence Nevins
Nevins
John E. Brink
KERC
Brink
Yugoslavs Dislodge Germans in Serbia Front
British radio reported that Yugoslav patriot forces had dislodged German contingents from positions held for six months in West and Central Serbia. A German foreign minister Joachim von Ribbentrop spoke in Tokyo declaring Japan seeks peace despite Allied threats.
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New York
Serbia
Nazi Warplane Forced Landing Sparks Cork Internment
A Nazi warplane made a forced landing in County Cork and the crew were interned in Ireland. The incident occurred near Dublin on December 27, with authorities detaining the crew as part of wartime measures.
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Eire Dublin
Hire
LPR
County Cork
Christmas Day Gatherings Across Eudora and Nearby Towns
Families in Eudora and nearby cities hosted relatives for Christmas Day dinners and visits. Names include Mr. and Mrs. George Born and daughters Mart Lee and Mary Lou. Mrs. Frances Greiner. Will Stadler of Topeka. Misses Charlotte and Virginia Stadler. Janice Guenther and Uncle Elmer Ziegler. Lavern Guenther. Mrs. Carrie Abbott. Elton Jones. Homer Abbott. J. D. Adams. Ben Bartz. Eli Stogsdill. Drexal. Wayne Luther. Roger. Charlton Bartz. Eleanor Bartz. Harold Lee Daugherty. Dr. Ivan Wilson. Nettia Bischoff. D. R. Kohler.
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George Born
Mart Lee
Mary Lou
Ray Long
Sherman Roach
Floyd Cates
Kansas City
Frances Greiner
Will Stadler
Topeka
Charlotte
Virginia Stadler
Janice Guenther
Elmer Ziegler
San Diego
Calif
Ion
Ziegler
Lavern Guenther
Minnie Jones
Carrie Abbott
Bonner Springs
Elton Jones
Homer Abott
Kan
J. D. Adams
Ben Bartz
Eli Stogsdill
Drexal
Edgerton
Wayne Luther
Roger
DeSoto
Charlton Bartz
Lawrence
Eleanor Bartz
Harold Lee Daugherty
D. R. Kohler
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Newsweek
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Journal-World
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Olson Bros
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