Japanese Parachutists Strike Sumatra as Singapore Holds
Japanese forces landed in southern Sumatra directing a push toward Java while Singapore fights to hold Seletar naval base. Reports say Batavia defenses and Johore causeway remain contested as Allied reinforcements arrive in the Indies. Parachutists attacked Palembang with heavy air support, and Bandjermasin nearby is reported captured.
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Sumatra
Java
Dutch East Indies
Singapore
Johore
Tokyo
Strait of
Batavia
Battle of the Indies
Palembang
Indies
Bandjermasin
N.E.I
Soerabaia
Macassar
Snow and Rain Bring Moisture to Kansas Wheat
Snow in the west and rain in the east spread moisture across Kansas for the 1942 wheat crop. Precipitation ranged from trace amounts in Topeka to over four tenths of an inch in Concordia, with several inches of snow in Dodge City and Concordia. Temperatures remained mild with Wichita at 53 yesterday and freezing or near freezing readings overnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
S. D. Flora
Concordia
Ellis
Dodge City
Goodland
Wichita
Tigshy
SMTW
MTWT
Dow
German Reserves Melt Before Red Attacks on Latvian Border
Soviet front-line reports claim German reserves near Moscow are melting under heavy losses. Latvian riflemen reportedly join Russians against Nazi forces as Red Army advances toward White Bnei and Poland. British forces in Tobruk area push after lull. Axis losses include a destroyer and a 10,000-ton transport, with damage to two naval ships and two merchant vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Moscow
Latvia
Bnei
Poland
Adolfitler
Tobruk
Imperial
Ain el Gazala
Toruk
Army to double divisions within next year says McNair
Fort Leavenworth Kansas February 14 The United States plans to double its 85 army divisions in the coming year with possible further expansion as needed General McNair told 342 graduates of the command and general staff school that new divisions will be built from reception centers and trained cadres. He noted the army must expand in both numbers and quality and that training will continue to accelerate as more officers and enlisted men are available. Brig Gen Ostrom to command Fort Leavenworth and will assume duties soon. two long serving instructors Denit and Cress were among the graduation cohort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
United States
Germany
Lesley J. McNair
Army General Headquarters
Command and General Staff School
McNair
Uncle Sam
Charles D. Y. Ostrom
Guy B. Denit
Eric F. Cress
Allied Bomber Strikes Japanese Positions in Burma Front
Allied bomber incursions along the East Burma front disrupt Japanese troop concentrations near Paan and Martaban as British and American pilots press attacks. The Salween river crossings at Martaban are reported, with troops and Chinese veterans arriving in Burmese bases as air activity slackens.
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Rangoon
Burma
East Burma
Paan
Thaton
Salween
Martaban
Royal Air Force
Moulmein
Tacoma Shipyard Clash: Welders vs Picket Line Beaten back
Nearly 1,000 AFL shipyard workers overwhelmed a 400-strong independently organized welding picket at the Seattle Tacoma yard. Pickets were pushed 1.5 miles down a factory right of way as police stood aside. Four pickets went to hospital, while welders continued working amid interunion tension over separate Brotherhood demands.
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Tacoma
Wash
A.F.L
Seattle-Tacoma
Birchfield
Charles L. Brinkerhoff
Uncle Sam
Foe Entaches in Philippines Amid Siege Conditions
Washington reports heavy artillery dueling on the Bataan peninsula and renewed Japanese siege firing on Corregidor. The war department communique says the enemy is entrenching in some sections while Japanese planes are active and siege guns cause no material damage after a lull.
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Washington
Bataan
Philippines
Corregidor
War Department
I Bataan
Conference on Ark River dispute in Topeka
A 41-year legal clash between Kansas and Colorado over the Arkansas River waters neared a final chance at settlement. Kansas Gov. Ratner and Colorado Gov. Carr led talks with attorneys to be consulted by Kansas AG Parker. Colorado irrigators protested terms, threatening to seek Supreme Court action if no agreement is reached.
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Topeka
Kansas
Colorado
Arkansas
Payne. Ratner
Ralph Li. Carr
Ratner
United States Supreme Court
Carr
Jay S. Parker
Remnars
Supreme Court
Injunction Sought Against AAA Quotas in Kansas
Federal Judge Richard Hopkins signs an order to show cause why an injunction should not issue against Dickinson and Clay county agricultural conservation committees. William Lemke of Fargo filed the petition for 271 farmers alleging unconstitutional wheat marketing quotas and illegal measuring fees. A hearing on a restraining order was tentatively set for March. The suit asks a recovery exceeding 380 000 and is the first of its kind in Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kan
Richard Hopkins
Agricultural Conservation Committees
Dickinson
Clay Counties
Kansas
AAA
William Lemke
Fargo
N. D
Barbara Fink Resigns as Deputy Register of Deeds
Barbara Fink deputy register of deeds resigns effective today to live with her parents in Independence Missouri. Harold Beck register of deeds will announce a new deputy appointment soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Fink
Register of Deeds
R. D. Fink
Independence
Fink
Lake City
Harold Beck
Stock Market Index Edges Up After Day
The index of 60 stocks rose to 37.1 closing from 36.8 yesterday as market activity shifted. Investors monitored gains in key sectors and looked for momentum into the next session.
Lawrence Building and Loan Association Investment Plan
Demand insured safety. Investors are insured up to 5000.00 per person under a plan offered by the Lawrence Building and Loan Association located at 800 Mass. St. Phone 55.
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The
Lawrence Building and Loan Association
Adv
Naval Court of Inquiry Probes Normandie Fire Cause
A navy court of inquiry convened by Secretary Knox began proceedings to determine the cause and responsibility for the February 9 fire aboard the U S S Lafayette, formerly the Normandie. Rear Admiral La Mar R Leahy will lead, with two others unnamed, in nonpublic hearings with subpoena power.
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Washington
Navy
U.S.S. Lafayette
New York
Knox
la Mar R. Leahy
U.S.N
Lafayette
Normandie
United States
Leahy
Wartime daylight saving prompts citizen letter to governor
The article notes the first week of wartime time ends with mixed reactions as people adapt to earlier light and more artificial lighting. Dr. H. L. Chambers writes Governor Ratner urging Kansas to restore standard time, citing gardening losses and minimal perceived benefits from saving daylight. He praises Michigan’s move to revert daylight standard and offers to draft reasons for Kansas to follow.
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Lawrence
H. L. Chambers
Ratner
Douglas County
Michigan
Kansas
Oppose a Shakeup in World War II Leadership
Washington reports administration supporters in Congress resisting any drastic changes in the army and navy high command amid wartime strain. Senators argue Japan's Pacific advance and the German Atlantic threat demand stability and continued leadership, with mixed views on MacArthur's role.
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Washington
Congress
Army
Navy
Japan
Pacific
Turing
Wendell L. Willkie
MacArthur
Philippines
Hill
D.-Ala
Bataan
van Nuys
D.-Ind
Vandenberg
R.mich
Bombers Hit Macassar Shipping in Dutch East Indies
Twelve U S heavy bombers attacked enemy shipping in the Macassar area as part of World War II operations. A large Japanese ship was believed hit and a large fire observed. raid results not fully ascertained. All planes returned safely. General MacArthur awarded the Distinguished Service Cross to Sergeant Leroy C Anderson of Milwaukee for heroic actions in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Macassar
Netherlands East Indies
Douglas MacArthur
Leroy C. Anderson
Milwaukee
Wis
Anderson
MacArthur
Bataan
Philippines
Dafoe Seeks Resignation Over Dionne Quintuplets
Dr Allen Roy Dafoe has submitted his resignation as physician to the Dionne quintuplets citing the children's lack of English speech as a factor. Ontario Premier Mitchell Hepburn said the move was not yet accepted and will be reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Allen Roy Dafoe
Mitchell Hepburn
Ontario
Topeka Debaters Win First Place at State Finals
Topeka high school won class A state debate honors at the University of Kansas, taking 10 of 12 debates. Debaters were Don Dustin and Howard Swartzman for affirmative and John Davidson with Albert Wesson for negative. Newton finished second after a tied judges’ decision over Wyandotte Kansas City Kan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka High School
University of Kansas
Topeka
Hutchinson
Don Dustin
Howard Swartzman
John Davidson
Albert Wesson
Newton
Wyandotte
Kansas City
Kan
Abilene Defends Class B Title At State Debates
Abilene won the Class B contest with 11 of 14 points while Hiawatha finished second and Hingerton placed third. Moundridge captured the Class C crown with 7 of 8 debates, led by Gilbert Guerin Ellen Waltner LeRoy Goering and Carl Stucky. The state association awarded trophies to top teams and medals to winner quartet members as 20 teams competed and the debate topic was compulsory military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Hiawatha
Herington
Kenneth Engle
William Barber
Jack Schmidt
Bob Royer
Moundridge
State High School Activities Association
Gilbert Guerin
Ellen Waltner
LeRoy Goering
Carl Stucky
Blue Rapids
Cunningham
State Association
Kansas Republicans back repeal of congressional retirement plan
Washington reports the Kansas congressional delegation pledged solid support for repealing civil service retirement provisions for Congress and top officials. Rees introduced repeal in the House, Capper backed a senate bill, while Reed and others said they would vote to repeal. Some members noted the plan’s limited use and urged immediate action.
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Washington
Kansas
House
Rees
R.kan
Civil Service Committee
Senate
Capper
R.-Kan
Reed
Guyer
Houston
Appropriations
Lambertson
Hope
Carlson
Congress
Winter
Independence
Kan
Destruction Planned of Palembang Oilfields If Needed
Batavia radio, heard via CBS, reported Japanese parachute troops landed at Palembang. The broadcast says the great oilfields there will be destroyed if necessary to prevent seizure by the enemy. Adv noted Funk's Ambulance with phone 119.
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San Francisco
Palembang
Batavia Radio
CBS
LaGuardia Warns New York of Nazi Fleet Escape
Mayor LaGuardia told fire department officers that the escape of the Nazi fleet from Brest brings the war closer to New York. He warned incendiary bombings are possible and urged all city departments to stay alert along the Atlantic coast, noting New York as a coast city with industrial importance.
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New York
F. H. LaGuardia
Brest
France
LaGuardia
Atlantic Coast
WIBW Talent Show Sponsored by Douglas County Farm Bureau
The Women's Advisory Council of the Douglas County Farm Bureau sponsors a WIBW home talent stage show at the Community building next week Thursday through Saturday at 8 15 PM. Tryouts Monday at 7 30 PM at the Lutheran church for anyone who can play an instrument sing dance impersonate animals or movie stars or entertain in other ways. About 200 participants will be used with the best heard on WIBW. Frances Allen Cochran of WIBW arranging. Mrs Beattie Collins council chair.
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Women’s Advisory Council of
The
Douglas County Farm Bureau
WIBW
Cook’s Paint and Varnish Company
Farm Bureau
Frances Allen Cochran
Beattie Collins
German claim: two naval ships and four merchants sunk
Berlin broadcasts report that German U boats and planes sunk two warships and four merchant ships in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, with more vessels damaged. The Tobruk convoy faced heavy air and sea attacks, and German destroyers sank two British MTB boats in the Channel while one German patrol vessel was lost.
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Berlin
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Hich
Tobruk
High Command
Kansas State Leads Kansas Meet After Early Event
Kansas State holds a 5 to 4 lead over Kansas after the opening event of the indoor dual at Memorial Stadium. Kent Dawe of K State won the shot put with 44 feet 5 inches, followed by Ralph Schaake of Kansas 43 feet 8 1/2 inches and Ed Todd of Kansas 42 feet 5 inches. Clif Makalous of K State and Jack Tennenbaum of Kansas fouled on good attempts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas State
University of Kansas Jayhawker
Memorial Stadium
Kent Dawe
K-State
Ralph Schaake
K.U
Ed Todd
Clif Makalous
Jack Tennenbaum
Ford built engines power first Martin bomber test flight
A Martin medium bomber flew in a notable test at Middle River powered by Ford Motor company engines. Army officers and Ford officials watched as test pilot Carl Hartley reported the aircraft handled beautifully with spare power after about 30 minutes in the air. The Pratt and Whitney engines delivered 1,850 horsepower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Martin
Ford Motor Company
Army
Ford Motor
Glenn L. Martin
Middle River
Carl Hartley
Pratt and Whitney
Ford
Penalty for Defacing Posters in Vichy France
Government posters defacing faces stiff penalties under a new decree in Vichy France. Tearing or scribbling on propaganda posters carries up to two years in jail or a $2,000 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vichy
France
Registrants Rush For Monday Selective Service
A long line of men registered at the Armory in the third selective service registration. Bruce Cameron estimates about 100 men registered early. Lines open 6 pm today and 7 am tomorrow, closing 6 pm tomorrow. Monday hours 7 am to 9 pm. Reception Committee coordinates flow. 80 registrars available. Men born Feb 17 1897 to Dec 31 1921 must register if not already.
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Bruce Cameron
Selective Service Board
Armory
W. C. Simons
Roger M. Williams
Charles Radcliffe
George Hedrick
C. B. Hosford
M. S. Winter
Reporters Find Cleveland War Plants Wide Open
Cleveland reporters Robert Herrick and John Blair roamed seven large plants with war contracts while guards blocked entry at four others. They moved freely without disguises or explanation, inspecting airplane parts and machines, asking a worker about sabotage risks, and removing a posted warning without challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Cpi
Plain Dealer
Robert Herrick
John Blair
Blair
Washington a Mad House Says Representative Short
Kansas City February 14 Representative Dewey Short declared that President Roosevelt must purge incompetence and inefficiency in Washington or the nation may suffer. He told the State Federation of Republican Women clubs that WPA and federal officers hinder victory and lampooned Hopkins Henderson Perkins and Eleanor Roosevelt as examples. He described Washington as a mad house with bur eau after bureau and mounting chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Dewey Short
Roosevelt
Washington
Short
State Federation of Republican Womens Clubs
WPA
Hitler
Himmler
Goering
Goebbels
Hopkins
Henderson
Madam Perkins
Eleanor
Nazi General Relieved After Losses On The Russian Front
BBC Moscow report says Major General Friedrich Herrlein, commander of the 18th German motorized division, was relieved for “weakness of the heart” though the BBC notes the unit recently sustained heavy losses and defeats on the Russian front.
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New York
BBC
Moscow
Friedrich Herrlein
CBS
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N.ejs
Malayan
Bandiermasin
Borneo
Celebes Island
Celebes
Erman
Ark River
Register of Deeds Office
Naval Court of Inquiry
U.S
DR. Dafoe
Dionne
Funk’s Ambulance
Representative
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