Democrats Fight Churchill Call In Pearl Harbor Inquiry
Washington January 18 1941 The Pearl Harbor committee voted 6 to 2 against calling former Prime Minister Winston Churchill to testify on possible parallel action with Britain before the attack. Senator Ferguson and others urged Churchill appearance to probe any prewar agreement. Democrats split with six voting against the motion and some Republicans voting present.
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Panel on Christian Citizenship at K U Meeting
A panel discussion on Christian Citizenship was held in the KU Memorial Union men's lounge with Prof. Walter Sandelis Rev. Philip Walker Prof. Leslie Waters and Mrs A Van derwerf as speakers. The event is part of Religious Emphasis Week on Mt Dread now in its third day and runs until January 20 with a schedule of convocations discussions suppers and church services for University students.
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Officers Wanted for Expanded Regular Army Commissions
The War Department circular invites applications to fill new officer slots in the regular army. Eligibility includes former officers with honorable separation who have up to 24 years service, and age under 48. Medical, Dental, Veterinary, Medical Staff, and Chaplain corps may also appoint with 20 years service and under 45th birthday. Applications available at posts and the Adjutant General’s office, Washington, D.C.
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Yousa Shoots Himself as US Marines Land at Luzon
In Manila harbor Sergeant Yousa shoots himself after American forces land near Cynan. Japanese troops in Luzon are starving and fleeing into villages as units surrender. estimates place 5,600 to 10,000 still in northern and central Luzon jungles.
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Veterans Sailings And Returnee Totals On West And East Coasts
About 5,500 veterans to debark today from eight transports on two coasts with 12,000 expected to arrive aboard 34 ships. New York will see seven vessels with 4,240 men, plus 228 at Newport News and 570 at New Orleans. West coast ports include San Francisco ten ships with 14 men, San Diego seven ships, Los Angeles five transports, Portland one ship, and Tacoma two ships. Retail tool stores nationwide number 400,000.
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Power shift as Admiral Sherman to take Fifth Fleet duties
Reported at a press conference, Admiral Sherman will assume command of the Fifth Fleet while Admiral Halses transfers flag to another carrier task force. The move coincides with a broader fleet demobilization plan and arrangements for conferences in Washington.
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Arrest Last Suspect in Doolittle Raid Case
Shanghai dispatch reports the arrest of the seventh and final suspect in the Doolittle raid execution case. The seven defendants face charges of conspiracy in the bombing of Tokyo, with eyewitness testimony planned as the trial approaches. Victims named include Dean E. Hailmark of Dallas, Lt. William G. Farrow of Darlington, and Sgt. Harold A. Spatz of Lebo, Kan. Some sentences were reportedly commuted by orders from Emperor Hirohito.
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Gift to Chapel Fund K S A C Gets Additions
Manhattan Kansas January 18 A second gift of five thousand dollars to the chapel fund of the Kansas State College Endowment Association in memory of the late A L Duckwall by his family was acknowledged by President Milton S Eisenhower The memorial to A L Duckwall was contributed by his widow Mrs L Duckwall senior and his sons and daughters Dorrin Duckwall Mr and Mrs Charles L Brainard and Mr and Mrs A L Duckwall Jr A previous gift of five thousand dollars to the chapel fund was made by the family in October 1944 The late A L Duckwall of Abilene founded the Duckwall stores in Kansas and Colorado.
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War Reporting Under Fire Says Mencken Warned
Ernie Pyle’s fearless dispatches and the moral impact on troops are praised by H. L. Mencken as truthful war coverage. Mencken argues many reporters fell into two types and decries censorship that hid hard facts from the public while lauding those who faced danger to tell the truth.
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Trucker Snoozes in Parked Car After Hotel Hunt
Police investigated a report of a man found under a car in Danville. The Laf ayette Indiana traveling salesman, exhausted from two nights without a hotel, admitted using his vehicle as a bed rather than a crime scene.
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Rees predicts U S beef will rival Argentina for British market
Rep Ed Rees of Kansas forecast that within five to ten years the United States cattle industry could compete directly with Argentina for Britain's beef demand. He cited peacetime demand, export focus, and potential U S herd growth to about 80 million.
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Payne and Ryan Fined in Drunkenness Cases
James F Payne was fined 815 in police court this morning for drunkenness. Raymond Ryan forfeited a 25 bond after failing to appear to answer a charge of drunkenness.
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Recital by gifted organist Parvin Titus in Hoch auditorium
Lawrence readers are invited to a 4:00 p m Sunday January 20 organ vesper at Hoch auditorium open to the public. Parvin Titus fellow of the American Guild of Organists and organist at Christ Church Cincinnati will perform. Titus trained at the Institute of Musical Art New York and studied Paris with Marcel Dupre. He has served as organist and choir master in New Orleans Cincinnati and elsewhere and has appeared at AGO conventions and major venues. He is Symphony Orchestra attic in Cincinnati and holds FAGO and a Master of Music degree.
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