Guadalcanal Evacuated by Japanese Ending Jungle Campaign
Secretary Knox said Tokyo admitted the evacuation of Guadalcanal after six months of brutal jungle fighting. He noted only scattered enemy groups remain and that the island is now effectively in American hands, opening the way for further Pacific offensives.
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Knox
United States
Guadalcanal
Ausia
Eddie Rickenbacker
Buna
New Zea
Port Moresby
Navy
Flm
Japan
Nox
Tokyo
Solomons
Tepacees
Solomons Island
Henderson Airfield
Australia
Southwest Pacific
Alexander M. Patch
Tulagi Island
New Hebrides
New Caledonia
Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel at Orlando Air Base
Maj William J. Cummings Jr son of Mr and Mrs W J Cummings of Lawrence has been raised to Lieutenant Colonel and commands a fighter group at Orlando Air Base. He served five years in the air corps with combat duty in the Pacific receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross from General MacArthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando, Fla
William J. Cummings
W. J. Cummings
Barker Avenue
Lawrence
Orlando Air Base
Cummings
Philippines
Australia
Orlando
Pacific
Air Corps
Havine Taiel
Randolph and
Kellyields
Generalouglas MacArthur
Phillipines
Corregidor
Max Louk
Cumming
Bataan
Macur
William J. Cummings, Jr
Deportation Ordered of 20000 Slovak Jews to Poland
The Czechoslovak press agency reports that the Slovak puppet government under Hitler has ordered the remaining 20 000 Jews in Slovakia deported to eastern Poland within the next two months. The announcement comes from London datelines and reflects Nazi policies in occupied territories.
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London
Slovakia
Poland
Czechoslovak Press Areau
Five Merchant Ships a Day by May Maritime Commission Goal
Washington reports a $2.62 billion independent offices supply bill to push the five ships a day by May target. The measure funds the maritime commission and other war programs, with sharp cuts versus prior totals and notes possible 1944 increases.
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Maritime Commission
Washington
House
Appropriations Committee
Almach
Annia
Fire Hits Evansville State Hospital Dormitories
A blaze destroyed an administration building and four dormitories at the Evansville state hospital for the insane, forcing 1,200 inmates to flee in night attire. One body recovered. origins undetermined. Fire under control before dawn. damages estimated in the thousands.
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Evansville
Ind
Evansville State Hospital For
American Legion
Home Guards
Nazis Attack London Suburbs Amid Brief Air Raid
German planes crossed into England early today and scattered bombs in outlying London suburbs. Seven people were reported killed in the raids. the capital itself saw no bombs or anti aircraft fire. Meanwhile the Nazi raid on Lorient continued as Germany announced evacuations around the Bay of Biscay coast by Wednesday.
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London
Europe
England
R.A.F
Lorient
French Bay of Biscay
First Day of Shoe Rationing Reveals Cautious Shopping
On the first day of nationwide shoe rationing in Lawrence, customers sought durable walking shoes while shunning excess styles. Demand leaned toward better grades as families plan purchases for the period through June 15, using ration stamps No 17.
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Lawrence
Allied raids hit two axis ships at Sousse and Gabes
Allied bombers struck the Tunisian port of Sousse sinking two axis ships and set parked aircraft afire at Gabes airdrome. The communique notes heavy bombers hit ships quays and a seaplane base while enemy fighters claimed 18 aerial victories against the raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Africa
Sousse
Gabes
DeGaulle Sees North Africa Govt as Baseless and Artificial
London Feb 9 Gen Charles DeGaulle labeled the new French North African government baseless and artificial and said he is far from accord with Gen Henri Giraud on core issues. At a rare press conference he noted steps toward freedom but kept fusion possible only with full restoration of the French Republic laws in North Africa. He called liberation from Vichy as important as liberation from the Nazis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Charles DeGaulle
North Africa
Henri Giraud
de Gaulle
Vichy
Washburn to Disband Girls Dormitory for Training Program
Washburn University plans to disband a girls cooperative dormitory on campus to make room for expected increases in the training program for men in the armed forces. The move addresses anticipated needs of military training housing on campus.
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Trainies
Topeka
Washburn University
Kursk Falls to Red Army in Turbulent Front Drive
Soviet forces storm Kursk and encircle the German garrison amid reports of heavy fighting along the Moscow to Crimea rail line. Pravda says part of the Kursk army was exterminated and Kursk city was virtually demolished as Red troops advances threaten Kharkov and Rostov fronts.
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Moscow
Red Army
Kursk
Berlin
Associated Press
Lower
Don
Donets
Caucasus
Kharkov
N. F. Vatutin
Kramatorsk
Sea of Azov
Rostov
Don River
Pravda
Communist Party
Schneider
Stalingrad
Shchigri
Tim
Zorino
Kursk-Lgov
le Biazhie
Lgov
Yamskoy
Gorsy Street
Tuskar
Tzvestia
Brazil Newsprint Shortage Forces Page Cut
Rio de Janeiro reports a newsprint shortage across outlets with O Jornal reducing its eight column page to seven and Diario da Noite following the cut as morning papers face tighter presses and tighter pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
O Jornal
Diario da Noite
Hospitals Care for the New Veterans
Washington reports a Veterans Administration funding outline for the next fiscal year set at 887 million dollars, an increase of about 286 million over this year. Brig. Gen. Frank T. Hines said VA hospitals have been taking World War II veterans, mainly neuropsychiatric and tuberculosis cases, and that about 8,678 such cases had been admitted by November 30, 1942, with roughly 10,000 more expected as combat wounded are transferred from Army hospitals.
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UNV TV
WSL
Ctue VL VU Luowel
Veterans Administration
Maritime Commission
Public Roads Administration
National Advisory Committee On Aeronautics
Washington
Congress
United States Veterans Administration
House
Appropriations
Department
Frank T. Hines
Veterans’ Affairs
Hines
Secretary of War
Eastern Kansas Red Cross to Plan War Fund Drive
Workers from twenty Kansas counties meet in Lawrerr to plan the War Fund Drive starting March 1. Judge Frank Gray leads the Douglas county chapter with about 75 expected, including national Red Cross reps and county chairmen.
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Red Cross
Kansas
Lawrerre
Frank Gray
Douglas County
National Red Cross Office
Norman A. Durfee
Phillip H. Vogt
Eldridge Hotel
Harold Barr
Dolph Simons
Annabel Wall
Red Crone
Ki U
Cyril Calahan
Durfee
G. A. Roberts
Olathe
Phillip Vogt
Wren
E. W. McGown
Churchill in House of Commons promises forthcoming war statement
Prime Minister Churchill told the House of Commons he would soon issue a war situation statement including a United Nations War Council. He returned from Africa and the Middle East, received applause, and said Britain is coping with food reserves while planning to address shipping in the next address. Foreign Secretary Eden flagged upcoming Beveridge social security debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Churchill
House of Commons
United Nations War Council
North Africa
Middle East
Commons
Treasury
Anthony Eden
William R. Beveridge
Britain
George
Buckingham Palace
Federal payroll growth eyed to reach 3.5 million by July
Washington reports federal employment expanding at a pace that could push total to about 3,500,000 by July 1. Civil service officials told the House Appropriations Committee that 2,750,000 were employed as of November 30 with an average monthly rise of 100,000, and June 30, 1940 payroll stood at 1,014,117 after the defense program began.
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National Resources Planning Board
Roosevelt
Frederic A. Delano
Civil Service Commission
National Defense
Securities and Exchange Commission
Budget Bureau
Federal Communications Commission
Washington
Uncle Sam
House Appropriation Committee
City to vote on meters and other urban matters
Lawrence voters may decide on keeping parking meters after a special election sought to align with the April city election, contingent on a meter company extension. The council also allocated rooms for a fuel oil panel and the Red Cross, approved a Girl Scouts rental, debated janitor pay, and updated budget and public works issues including trash, glass, and hangar space at the airport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Catepa
Water Committee
Rationing Board
WPA
Red Cross
City Property Committee
City Council
A. W. Berger
Ways and Means Committee
Berger
J. C. Harper
Arold Emick
Ong Company
Ashcraft
H. E. Eustace
Massachusetts Street
Harper
Chamber of Commerce
Mabel Elliott
Harold Fisher
R. C. Burgert
Seasion
C. B. Russell
Ralph Pine
Canteen Class On Air At University Of Kansas
The Canteen class at the University of Kansas taught by Miss Lois Ludeman will be heard on radio station KFKU tonight at 9 45. Miss Ludeman is a dietitian at Corbin hall and previously served at Tripler General Hospital in Honolulu on December 7 1941. She stayed in town about two months after Pearl Harbor.
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The
Univerity of Kansas
Lois Ludeman
KFKU
Miss Ludeman
Corbin Hall
Tripler General Hospital
Honolulu
Stock Market Index Shows 44.1 Point Rise
The stock market average of 60 stocks rose to 44.1 points from yesterday, indicating a broad uptick. Analysts cited gains in industrial and consumer goods issues, with notable activity in midcap issues.
Military personnel and officers get shoe rationing
A state OPA spokesman in Wichita says officers with rationing book Number 1 can use stamp No 17 to buy shoes before June 15. Those without a book must seek a rationing board finding. service members in Lawrence can obtain a certificate of need from their commanding officer, then a buy certificate. If in-service personnel have a rationing book stamp 17 applies.
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United States
OPA
Wichita
Lawrence
Hitler Calls Meeting With Gauleiters At Base
Reuters Berlin broadcast reports Adolf Hitler met with Nazi gauleiters and government officials to discuss total war mobilization. The Fuhrer spoke with determination and confidence in victory, asserting the German people's spirit will grant immense strength and invincibility. The party, not the government, is said to bear responsibility for mobilization. Gauleiters were summoned to instruct the party apparatus under the new order.
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London
Berlin
Reuters
Adolf Hitler
Nora
Nazi Party
Hitler
Sunay
Cold wave nears Kansas as unseasonable warmth ends
Topeka reports a shift as a cold wave moves into Kansas ending several days of mid April warmth. Highs fell from 76 to 24 at Goodland with light rain turning to snow and frigid air spreading east tonight.
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Topeka
UPI
Kansas
Goodland
Weatherman
Flora
Dodge City
WLB Rejects Wage Increase for Packing Co Workers
Washington February 9 The War Labor Board refused a general wage hike for 180000 workers at Swift Armour Wilson and Cudahy firms citing a duty to stabilize wages at the September 15 1942 level A mediation panel had proposed a 514 cent per hour rise for 65000 union represented employees but labor board members dissented signaling a firmer government wage stabilization stance in the inflation fight
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Washington
War Labor
Swift, Armour, Wilson
Cudahy
Governor appoints oil conservation board members
Topeka February 9 Governor Schoeppel named W A Long of Fowler to the state oil conservation committee replacing H L Lacerte of Collyer who had been chairman George W Reinhart of Parsons was reappointed
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Topeka
Schoeppel
W. A. Long of
Fowler
H. L. Lacerte
Collyer
George W. Reinhart J
Parsons
New Day Law for Kansas Proposed
A Kansas bill introduced in the House by Rev. R. G. Anderson would outlaw beer and declare any alcoholic beverage intoxicating under state prohibitions. The measure defines alcohol as the intoxicating component in all fermented and distilled liquors. Other bills include a 68 page building and loan code. Education committee rewrites school code ahead of final vote. Senate and House discuss bar integration and labor standards. County commissioners urge welfare lien restoration and higher food allowances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
House of Representatives
R. G. Anderson
R-Oswego
House Education Committee
Legislative Council
State Teachers Association
Senate
Alllawspire
Topeka Army Air Base
House
Thale Skovgard
House Public Welfare Committee
State Welfare Board
Ed Camp
Shawnee County
Stanley Hill
Reno County
State Board
U S Bombers Raid Rangoon Presses Burma Docks
New Delhi February 9 1944 US bombers struck Rangoon in a single day blasting docks and rail facilities. The raid followed an earlier RAF bombing that dumped nearly 30 tons on the city according to a United States headquarters communique.
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U. S
Rangoon
New Delhi
United States
Burma
Nort
R.A.F
Nnted
Oday
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Guadalcanal Island
Omons
Secretary of the Navy
William J. Cummings Jr
Indiana Institution For
Tunisian
DeGaulle
Giraud
District Red Cross
St. Paul
Federal Works Agency
Clarence Wilson
Hugh Hines
Wilson
W. C. Hunsinger
Yester
WLB
Packing Co
Oswego
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