Allied Push Thwarts Nazi Caucasian Holdouts
Soviet forces breach in Krasnodar region threaten Rostov Kursk and Kharkov while encircling German formations west of Voronezh. Pravda cites 100000 German losses. Novorossisk and Kerch remain focal points as Russians widen pressure across the Caucasus and Ukraine.
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Adolf Hitler
Red
Krasnodar
Rostov
Kursk
Kharkov
Caucasus
Starominskaya
Kanevskaya
Rostov-Baku
Azov
Yelsk
Kanevoskaya
Timashevskaya
Black Sea
Krasnodar-Novorossisk
I. V. Tuleniev
Germany
Novorossisk
Kerch Strait
Crimea
Krasny‘Liman
Krasny-' Liman
Red Army
Ukraine
Voroshilovgrad
Voronezh
Stalingrad
Pravda
Rostay
Don
Sea of Azov
RAF Bombers Hit Turin Spezia Ruhr and Lorient in Night Raid
British bombers attacked Turin and the Spezia naval base in northern Italy and struck targets in the Ruhr and Lorient in France during a wide night operation. Three bombers were reported missing with heavy and concentrated blasts across multiple Axis sites.
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London
R.A.F
Turin
Spesia
Italy
Ruhr
Lorient
France
Alno
Air Ministry
Spezia
Germany
High Command
Rome
Alps
Mussolini
Genoa
Milan
Hitler
Atlantic
R. A.F
A. F
Reich
Britain
Roosevelt recounts Tunisia battle with 80 prisoners in key valley
Lieutenant Quentin Roosevelt, 23, artillery observer, describes two American infantry companies breaking from a surround of two enemy battalions to reach safety with 80 prisoners. He details harrowing hops across hill positions, superb artillery support, and a dramatic pullback through enemy lines near the Quaseltia valley.
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Tunisia
Quentin Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
N.Y
Quaseltia
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Kairouan
Clarence Buck
Daytona Beach
Fla
Buck
Umberto Named Commander of Italian Divisions on Russian Front
Crown Prince Umberto of Italy is appointed to lead all remaining Italian divisions on the Russian front. Allied observers note the move could aim to remove him as a focal point of Italian political upheaval. Local classifieds list hundreds of jobs.
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London
Prince Umberto
Italy
Pet and Talabl
Air Battle Triumph and Tunisia Maneuvers
American Flying Fortresses and Lightning fighters claim a decisive Tunisian air victory over Gabes, destroying 24 German planes and damaging 26 more with minimal losses. U S armored withdrawal from Sened station follows, as Rommel’s rear guards pull back toward Tunisia. Montgomery may flank Mareth line, Gabes Gap set to see heavy fighting.
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London
United States
Sened
Tupisia
Gabes
Tunigigne
Meyshel
Tunisia
Tunisian
Jewed
Sir Bernard Montgomery
Eighth Army
Mareth Line
Erwin Rommel
Montgomery
Rommel
von Arnim
Roosevelt seeks additional navy funding for global war effort
President Roosevelt asked Congress for about 1.0 billion dollars more for the navy to finance ordnance and fleet needs. The administration reported that use of food and weapons in North Africa has moved civilian goods under wartime operations.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Hce
Navy
Jena Apne Administration
Pioney
Air Medal Awarded to Wichita Pilot in North Africa
Second Lt. Walter E. Bestgen of Wichita Kansas was awarded the air medal with two clusters for his role in the air war against Germany. He was among 34 American fighter pilots honored by Maj. Gen. James H. Doolittle in a ceremony held yesterday.
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Allied
North Africa
Walter E. Bestgen
Wichita
Xan
James H. Doolittle
Nelson acts to secure rubber supply for war effort
Donald M. Nelson said a looming rubber shortage has been averted by WPB directives authorizing 65 percent or 435 000 tons of the Buna synthetic rubber program. He reported that about 65 percent of the entire synthetic program will be under way by mid July, the planned completion date for Buna facilities. He added that other synthetic production will proceed in balance with aviation fuel, aircraft, and escort vessel programs, and that the directives should not seriously disrupt these efforts.
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Jane Associated
Presa
Washington
Donald M. Nelson
WPB
War Production Board
City Averts Second Tin Can Drive Completion Time
The city street department completed the second city-wide tin can collection by 2 PM today, slower than last week. Engineer J C Harper said there will be no collection next week while cans accumulate for two to three weeks before resuming with trucks. Residents outside city limits are asked to bring cans to town and leave them on the pile near Vermont Street 700 block.
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City Street Department
J. C. Harper
Sde
Vermont Street
ORGAN VESPER SUNDAY AT HOCH AUDITORIUM
Sunday afternoon organ vesper recital at Hoch auditorium features Prof Criss Simpson from the School of Fine Arts presenting an hour of selections. Simpson holds a Bachelor of Music from Michigan and studied with Marcel Dupré and Albert Riemenschneider. The program ends with Widor’s Toccata in F major, others include Thiele Chromatic Fantasie and Vivaldi arranged by Bach. Admission is free. students may use it as a make-up recital.
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Hoch Auditorium
Profeasor &. Criss. Simpson
School of Fine Arta Organ and Theory Department
Mr. Simpson
University of Michigan
Marcel Dupre
Paris
France
Albert Riemenschneider
Demi Tasse May Come For Restaurant Coffee
New York February 5 The New York State Restaurant Association says demi-tasse may substitute for regular coffee as the OPA cuts restaurant coffee allocations. Restaurateurs across classes will offer extenders or serve demi-tases as patrons dislike substitutes and expect less coffee in meals.
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New York
Mies Bleu Curtis
New York State Restaurant Association
OPA
Eudora Camper Camp Owner Frees on Bond After Liquor Raid
Erik A. Erikson owner of a trailer camp at Eudora was released on $200 bond after O J Lane’s justice court charged him with liquor possession. Sheriff’s deputies found about 150 pints during a raid last week. Willard Heether, detained on a Missouri warrant for concealing and selling mortgaged property, paid $74 to secure release.
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Erik A. Erikson
Eudora
O. J. Lane
Justice Court
Willard Heether
Missouri
Nazis execute fifty Belgrade residents in reprisal
A radio France broadcast reported by UP said German troops executed 50 Belgrade residents in reprisal for the murder of a German army sergeant. The broadcast, in French, was directed to France and the French empire.
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New York
Radio France
Office of War Information
Belgrade
France
Empire
Change Proposed in Speed Limits
Topeka February discussion centers on a bill by Rep. K A Bush to authorize the state highway department to set speed limits in cooperation with the war time rubber conservation program. The bill lacks a fixed limit, allowing 35 mph or other speeds, shifting power from existing voluntary rules.
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Topeka
Kansas
Ik. A. Bush
Harper
State Highway Department
Schoeppel
Hatner
Aazman Elected Lawrence Community Chest President
Rev T H Aazman pastor of First Presbyterian Lawrence elected president of the Lawrence Community Chest for 1943. Board meeting at Chamber of Commerce attended by twelve of fifteen directors. L E Eby named first vice president and K W Davidson second vice president. George Hedrick re elected secretary and E J Coy re elected treasurer. Ruben Fox reported on annual finances and fund affiliations for February and March.
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T. H. Aazman
First Presbyterian Church
Lawrence
Lawrence Community Chest
Channel of Commerce
L. E. Eby
K. W. Davidson
George Hedrick
E. J. Coy
Ruben Fox
Stock Market Index Report Brief
A stock market index shows 60 stocks with a 44.0 level noted. The report reflects a prior trading day snapshot of market performance and broad index movement.
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Ane
Yester
Defeatism in Austria Spurs Security Police Shakeup
Reports from Stockholm indicate defeatist sentiment and underground anti Nazi activity in Austria prompted Ernst Kaltenbrunner to be named chief of the security police after Reinhard Heydrich's assassination. Himmler was said to have visited Vienna to stem agitation, leading to Kaltenbrunner's appointment to counter growing opposition. The Austrian press cites at least 89 executions since November 1 for treason connected to illegal pamphlets.
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Associand
Vrsat
Stockholm
Austria
Ernst Kaltenbrunner
Reinhard Heydrich
Germany
Heinrich Himmler
Gestapo
Vienna
Baldur
von Schirach
Gau
Himmler
Kaltenbrunner
Danube
Sixteen ROTC Seniors to Enter Army Induction at Fort Leavenworth
University seniors will travel to Fort Leavenworth for induction into the Army to join the enlisted reserve corps and complete the current semester before officer candidate school. They will return in inactive status and will not receive pay or wear uniforms until commissioned. Names and registration places include Charles J. Biles Oska-born aesr G. Bohannon Kansas City samen C. Draper Jr Topeka Willant I Duke Lawrence Bred H. Gades Topeka George J. Johnson Lawrence James W. Kelley Stafford Harwood G Kolsky Lawrence Stanton Lee Kralder Lawrence Thurt G Larson Lawrence Lewis F. Lichty Mankato Vernon J. Mekale Lawrence Willan N. Powers je Tyler Greavenor G. Roberts Leavenworth William C. Shaw Hutchinson Charles V. Foster Lawrence 2
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Ft. Leavenworth
Army
Leavenworth
Douglas County Selective Service Board
Charles J. Biles
Oskaborn
Aesr
G. Bohannon
Kansas City
Samen C. Draper, Jr
Topeka
Willant
Duke
Lawrence Bred H. Gades
George J. Johnson
Lawrence James W. Kelly
Stafford Harwood G
Kolsky
Lawrences Stanton
Lee Kralder
Lawrence Thurt
G. Larson
Lawrence Lewis
F. Lichty
Mankato
Vernon J. Mekale
Lawrence Willan
N. Powers
Tyler Greavenor G. Roberts
Wiliam C. Shaw
Hutchinson Charles V. Foster
Lawrence
Inquiry Proposed on Kansas Old Age Assistance Changes
A senate public welfare committee proposes studying possible changes to Kansas old age assistance with the legislative council to report to the next session. Senate economy advocates block a bill to require monthly publication of school district financial statements citing cost.
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Topeka
Feb
Kannog
Senate
Public Welfare
Legislative Council
Senate Economy Advocates
Wilfrid Cavaness
R-Chanute
Draftees Enter Nation's Sea Forces From Leavenworth Center
Induction of men for the navy and marines began at Kansas City's navy recruiting station with 40 to 60 daily from Fort Leavenworth. Army and navy officials outlined joint procedures as a drive for 1,500 by March 18 continued at the army station seeking people skilled in languages. Navy casualties totaled 67 with 7 dead, 18 wounded, 47 missing, lifting overall losses to 22,739 in navy, marine corps and coast guard. Raymond Lampe of St Francis listed among wounded. Kansas State enrollment for second semester reached 2,419 students, down from 3,120 last year, with 2,313 in regular classes and defense training.
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Kansas City
Navy
J. Harry Evans
Ft. Leavenworth
Kan
Evans
Leavenworth
Army
Esther C. Rowlands
R. B. Smith
Washington
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Raymond N. Lampe
St. Francis
Helen Lampe
Manhattan
Kansas State College
Noted Orchestra to Present Youth Concert in Lawrence
Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra will perform an afternoon youth concert for Lawrence students at 2 15 p m as part of the annual visit. The matinee features lighter pieces and is open to adults. tickets cost 60 cents plus tax and are sold at the School of Fine Arts or box office.
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Lawrence
Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra
Achool 'Children of
Great ‘Orchestra
City Schoola
Aven
School of Fine Arta
Patiairicon
Frank Andrews Takes Command of U S Troops in Europe
Lieutenant General Frank M. Andrews assumed command of United States forces in the European theater in London He pledged to increase and intensify bombing against Germany and to coordinate air power with land and sea forces The 69 year old Nashville Tennessee native is a West Point graduate and veteran airman who will oversee daytime strategic bombing while the RAF handles night raids
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London
Frank M. Andrews
United States
Andrews
Middle East
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Germeral Andrews
United Kingdom
Germany
America
R.A.F
Ardrena
U.S.A
Wreat
Hitler
Nashville, Tenn
Weat Point
Weather and Fire Report From Topeka and Local Blaze
Topeka records 63 degrees as the high with cool downs overnight in the east. Goodland and Ellis noted a 28 degree low. Rivers are subsiding. A blaze in the J C Penney awning at 807 Massachusetts street prompted a rapid fire department response shortly after noon.
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Topeka
Goodland
Ellis
J. C. Penney
Massachusetts Street
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