Russians Pushed Closer to Rostov In Caucasus Drive
German high command said forces advanced 50 miles toward Stalingrad with Rostov on fire and under attack from three directions. Rostov bridges were reportedly broken as Russians defend the upper Don and Voronezh region. German broadcasts warned Russians will counterattack only in time and the Don bend could become a major stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rostov
Caucasus
Don
Berlin
Donets Basin
Lower
Tagan- Tog
Sea of Azov
Russia
Pravda
Communist Party
Donets
Siberian
Vlodivostok
Siberia
Aleutian Islands
Japan
United States
Voronezh
Germany
West Bank
Voroshilovgard
Dietmar
Oronezh
SINK TWO JAP SHIPS AT Yangtze PORT
The United States escorted bombers sank two Japanese ships of 1000 to 2000 tons each near Kiu kiang southeast of Hankow on the Yangtze river. All U S planes returned undamaged. The raid challenges Japan across its waterway supply route into China. Currie to seek more planes and supplies for Chiang Kai-shek with Roosevelt's undisclosed message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chungking
United States
Yangtze River
Kiukiang
Hankow
Japan
China
Joseph ‘W. Stilwell
Linese
Lauchlin Currie
Roosevelt
Currie
Chiang Kai-shek
Air Fury and Fire of Fleet Hit Rommel Supply Lines
Cairo reports the third heavy naval bombardment of Matruh and two aerial assaults destroying over 50 axis planes in one day. British forces struck harbor installations and ships at Matruh while raids targeted El Daba Fuka and El Alamein areas as Rommel’s air force faced annihilation efforts.
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Rommel
Cairo
Matruh
el Daba
Fuka
Reuters
Alexandria
Sidi Barrani
Erwin Rommel
R.A.F
el Ala- Mein
Five Suspects Captured in Portis Bank Robbery Case
Kansas officials announced five suspects in the $2,800 Portis State Bank robbery were captured in Denver. Names given were Freddie Dunn Jimmie Hamilton Eddie Hurd alias Anderson Jesse Hoover and Ruth Farmer. Hamilton had escaped from Iowa prison June 23. FBI and KBI cooperated. investigation continues.
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Topeka
Lou Richter
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Jimmie Hamilton
Eddie Hurd
Alias Anderson
Jesse Hoover
Ruth Farmer
Hamilton
Iowa State Penitentiary
Dunn
Hurd
Iowa
KBI
Kansas
Richter
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Cincinnati
Sioux City
Chicago
Denver
FBI
Gordon A. Nicholson
Five men held on Portis bank robbery tied loot in Denver
Gordon A. Nicholson of the FBI announced $1000 found in a Denver apartment is partly identified as Portis Kansas First State Bank loot from the July 2 robbery. Suspects Jesse Dunn Ruth Hurd Carl Hurd Fred Dunn and Jimmy Hamilton were arrested at 6 30 am and charged federally. bonds set at 25000 each.
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Denver
Gordon A. Nicholson
Federal Bureau of Investigation
First State Bank
Portis
Kan
Nicholson
FBI
Portis Bank
Jesse Dunn
Sioux City
Ruth Hurd
Chicago
Carl Hurd
Fred Dunn
Jimmy Hamilton
J . Hurd
Dunn
Hamilton
Iowa State
Kansas City
U.S
STOCK MARKET INDEX Averages 60 Stocks at 37.1
The index for sixty stocks stood at 37.1 yesterday with the figure noting a slight uptick. Market observers track short term shifts as investors weigh sector performance and potential earnings.
Midland Woman Killed by Westbound Passenger Train
Mrs J G Eichhorn 69 of Midland died after being struck by the California bound second section train near her home at about 11 am. The crossing just west of the house is nearby and the body lay 100 yards west of the crossing. Survived by husband Joseph Eichhorn, son Grant Eichhorn, brother Bert Gentry, and two grandchildren. Funeral arrangements pending.
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J. G. Eichhorn
Midland
Rock Island
Hichhorns
Eichhorn
Emil Heck
Heck
Joseph Eichhorn
Grant Eichhorn
Lawrence
Bert Gentry
Santa Barbara
Calif
Two US seamen describe being rescued from U Boat attack
Cornelius OConnor and Raymond Smithson said the submarine forced to crash dive after taking them aboard their cargo ship off the Caribbean. The ship sank June 3 with 15 sailors missing from a 45 man crew. They survived in a lifeboat with scarce rations. Undersea raiders claimed five more ships were sunk as a single task force escorted 2400 merchant ships across the North Atlantic with eight losses.
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Associated Press
Navy
Cornelius F. O’connor
Norfolk
Raymond Smithson
Galveston
Tex
Caribbean
United Nations
Atlantic
Pearl Hazor
North Atlantic
Kunze Pleads Guilty in Pearl Harbor Conspiracy Case
Gerhard Wilhelm Kunze a 36 year old American born former Bund leader pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiring to furnish military and defense information to Germany and Japan before Pearl Harbor. The case names four others indicted including Anastase Vonsiat sky and Dr Otto Willameit and Dr Wolfang Ebell awaiting trial. Sentencing deferred pending Molzahn trial.
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Hartford
Conn
Gerhard Wilhelm Kunze
Bund
Germany
Japan
Pearl Harbor
Mexico
J. Joseph Smith
Kurt Molzahn
Philadelphia
Anastase Vonsiatsky
Otto Willameit
Chicago
Wolfang Ebell
el Paso
Tex
Senate fight over tax bill looms in upper chamber
Washington July 21 The $6 271 000 000 revenue bill now goes to the Senate where leaders vow to cut the high 45 percent tax on corporate income and add a sales tax. House passage was 392 to 2. The measure would raise $2 640 700 000 in corporate taxes and $2 872 300 000 in individuals with other levies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Finance Committee
George
Dga
Vandenberg
Mich
Senate Republicans
Stem
Gudgeon
Senate Finance Committee
More aid for Russia limited diversion on the continent
London reports US and British staff officers seek limited second front measures to aid the Soviet armies if South Russia worsens. Prime Minister Churchill met with officers to discuss immediate assistance and a possible small scale incursion to draw German forces from Russia while protecting communications.
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London
United States
Russia
Winston Churchill
Washington
Rain in Northwest Topeka Weather Boosts Kansan Crops
Rain in northwest Kansas boosted moisture for crops and pastures as showers spread through the state. Federal meteorologist S D Flora cited Goodland at 1.92 inches and Dodge City 0.27 inches, with Wichita 0.15 and Garden City 0.32. Temperatures were near normal with a 54 degree low at Goodland and a 90 degree high at Phillipsburg.
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Topeka
Kansas
S. D. Flora
Goodland
Dodge City
Wichita
Garden City
Phillipsburg
Navy Sinks Three More Japanese Destroyers Near Kiska
The Navy reports that United States submarines sank three additional Japanese destroyers near Kiska in the Aleutians.
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Washington
Navy
United States
Kiska
Aleutians
House Approves OPA Funding Increase Amid Critics
Senate completed action on a 1.859 billion catch-all appropriation bill carrying 120 million for the Office of Price Administration for the current year. The House approved a conference report adding 45 million to Henderson's agency after critics argued over its management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Office of Price Administration
House
Leon Henerson
Casement backs Skovgard for governor in Topeka
Pi-Dan Case ment, a prominent Riley county stock man and critic of the AAA, announced support today for Republican governor candidate Thale P. Skovgard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casement
Skovgard
Topeka
Dan Casement
Riley County
AAA
Thale P. Skovgard
Rubber Industry Plan to Supply Tires for Two Years
The rubber industry announced a plan to provide usable tires for all at least two years. It envisions a new tire rationing system based on responsible rubber use, with Thiokol used for new tires and penalties for wasteful driving. Three ration classes prioritize essential needs yet allow some tires for pleasure driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rubber Industry Today
War Production Board
Navy Medical Bay Opens At Frank Stronghall Station
Lieutenant Commander Webb Key assumes duties as medical officer at the U S Naval Training Station Frank Stronghall. A sick bay will serve patients with injections and physical exams while hospital care is arranged with local hospitals. A recreation room and radios are added for sailors, funded by Bundles for America.
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Webb B. Key
MCV
USNR
United States Naval Reserve
U.S. Naval Training Station
Frank Stronghall
Political Science Department
A. B
Pharmameta
A. B. Barbour
Key
Old History Department
Bundles For America
Prisoner on Stand in Nazi Sabotage Trial
On July 21 at Washington a key witness spoke as the defense began its case in the eight alleged Nazi saboteurs trial. Major General Frank R. McCoy said most of the session covered defense motions to dismiss charges or seek a judgment in favor of the spies. Mrs. Gerda Melind and Mrs. Agnes Jordan left the courtroom as Herbert Haupt, a defendant, was connected to a Chicago alias using the name Larry Jordan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Frank R. McCoy
Long Island
Florida
Gerda Melind
Chicago
Agnes Jordan
Herbert Haupt
Melind
Haupt
Larry Jordan
U. S. Pilots and Negro Troops Reach Ireland
United States forces in Northern Ireland report arrival of American pilots and Negro troops joining air forces. A 40 year old colonel leads crews drawn from across the nation eager to fly. They mingle with British units, inspect planes, and talk shop, expressing readiness to take to the air. Season tickets for Jayhawk Plunge are reduced to 2.25 for adults and 1.90 for children plus tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Northern Ireland
Jayhawk
Vanished Mansion Mystery Raises Tax Valuation Dispute
Topeka July 21. The case of the disappearing house was presented to the Kansas revenue and taxation commission. Barton Griffith for Victory Life Insurance argued the six Lawrence lots on 8th street between Mississippi and Illinois are worth only 1200 dollars, though a 4250 dollar county valuation remains. The old Colonel Moore mansion reportedly wrecked around 1933. deeds trace ownership to J L Constant, E L Parnell, Bankers Savings Life and finally Victory Life Insurance.
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Topeka
Kansas Revenue and Taxation Commission
Barton Griffith
Victory Life Insurance Company
Lawrence
8Th Street
Mississippi
Ilinois
Griffith
Tax Commission
Douglas County
Sam Moore
Fred Kahn
Board of Equalization
Colonel Moore
Court House
J. L.constant
Constant
E. L. Parnell
Parnell
Bankers Savings Life Insurance Company
Ensign Jarruff to Report for Duty in St Louis
Ensign Russell C. Jarruff Jr will report for duty at the U S Naval Training School electrical in St Louis Missouri later this week. He is leaving Lawrence where he served as watch officer security officer and helped set up the station on the Hill last month. He previously worked at the Naval Training School mechanical in Chicago and has a background with General Electric as an apprentice machinist tool designer and stage manager for the Fort Wayne Civic Theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
St. Louis
Russell C. Jarruff, Jr
U. S. Naval Training Station
U. S. Naval Training School
Electrical
Harruff
A. H. Buhl
Mechanical
Chicago
Ill
Navy
Ensign Harruff
General Electric Company
General Electric
Purdue University
WBAA
Purdue
Fort Waye Works
Fort Wayne Civic Theater
University names H S Stillwell as new KU aeronautical professor
H S Stillwell of the University of Minnesota has been named professor of aeronautical engineering at the University of Kansas. He will start in the fall term. He holds B S and M S degrees in aeronautical engineering and has worked with Vought Sikorsky Porterfield and Consolidated aircraft firms. He has taught at Minnesota and contributed to naval aviation and civilian pilots programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Stillwell
University of Minnesota
University of Kansas
Deane W. Malott
Paey
R. Tillwell
Vought-Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
Water use in Lawrence slips from peak amid cool spell
Water consumption, after hitting a peak of 2 189 000 gallons in the prior 24 hours, fell to 1 672 000 gallons yesterday as cooler weather reduced demand. Repairs on a broken universal main in the 2200 block of New Hampshire Street caused about two hours of water outage for residents from Nineteenth to Twenty third streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
New Hampshire Street
Twenty-third Street
Universal
Air Raid Siren Test In Kansas City Falls Flat
Kansas City operators tested an air raid alarm atop police headquarters but the 11 minute siren barely carried through Eleventh Street. Shoppers on Petticoat Lane and nearby offices remained unaware as Admiral Hayne Ellis urged louder warnings.
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Kansas City
Twelfth Street
Eleventh Street
Petticoat Lane
Hayne Ellis
Fortissimo
Colors Presented to KU ROTC by Lawrence Elks Lodge
The Lawrence Ellis lodge No 595 presented colors to the University of Kansas ROTC unit at a 6 30 pm ceremony in the community building basement. Col James Dusenbury accepted, praising the colors as beautiful and noting the aid of the Elks and Lawrence citizens. A barbecue preceded the event. naval instruction personnel and ROTC guests attended.
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University of Kansas
R.O.T.C
Lawrence Ellis Lodge
R. C. Allen
The
Elks Lodge
Allen
James Dusenbury
Dusenbury
Army
Kanuae University
Lawrence
States Army
William Kollender
R. O. Ae
Navy School of Instruction
Bridge Nears Completion on Sibleyville Olathe Road
Work on the pumping station bridge south of Eudora is nearing finish this week said County Engineer C E Redmond. The Sibleyville Olathe road will carry a Sunflower Ordnance Works Ottawa bus line once paved, requiring about two miles of rock in the Little Wakarusa creek bottoms. Rock placement starts next week with the bridge channel change largely complete except for slope work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eudora
C. E. Redmond
Sibleyville- Olathe
Sunflower Ordnance Works
Ottawa
Wakarusa Creek
Rubber drive totals 454 155 tons reported to Roosevelt
The scrap rubber drive has collected 454,155 tons. William R. Boyd Jr chairman of the petroleum industry war council announced the final figure to President Roosevelt at a press conference. Roosevelt released the data without comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William R. Boyd, Jr
Petroleum Industry War Council
Roosevelt
Buy Your War Bonds Here At Lawrence Building and Loan
When you finance your home with us you deal directly with the institution investing in your mortgage. The complete transaction is handled in one office decisions are made quickly and money is available promptly. The Lawrence Building and Loan Associations Phone 55 800 Mass street Ve
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Building and Loan Associations
City Levy Up Slightly for 1943 Budget by Lawrence Council
Lawrence city council approved a 7.8143 mill levy for operating expenses in 1943, about a quarter mill below last year. Bond and interest funds rise to 4.4826 mills, plus a 0.0194 mill bindweed levy, totaling 12.3163 mills. Sales tax residue reduces ordinary-levy limit to 7.88 mills. Budget includes rises in police fire street and sewer maintenance amid Sunflower Ordinance Works growth. water hydrant rental is trimmed. public hearing set for August 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Altho
Sunflower Ordnance Works
White Way
Water Department
Electric
Air Raid Wardens Begin First Aid Instruction
The air raid warden class completed a 10 hour first aid course with instructor J M Johnson at Marvin Hall. Tonight the meeting starts at 8 o clock as announced by Prof G W Bradshaw commander of the civilian defense corps. A practice control center will be established and run at tomorrow evenings meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Hall
J.M. Johnson
G. W. Bradshaw
Civilian Defense Corps
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J. G. Eichorn
Kunze
Britain
Henderson
OPA
Rubber Industry
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U. S
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Insurance Company
Col. Moore
Navy School
Engineering
R. O.T.C
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