Hitler May Keep Hold On Germany
Washington reports on July 22 that officials see Hitler's regime tightening grip on the German army and people amid weak civilian support. Four factions vie for Germany’s future as peace moves, if any, fail to materialize, and some factions seek various peace terms or alliances to end the war.
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Washington
Hitler
Germany
Army High Command
Berlin
Europa
Junker
Nazi Party
Russia
Britain
United States
Chick Pontius Wounded in Action in Normandy
Meaghwn W Pontius known as Chick Pontius was wounded in action on July 7 and confined to a Normandy hospital when he wrote his wife on July 13. He sent a Purple Heart and said he suffered wounds in the left and right arms but expected to be back in action within days. He enlisted last November and went overseas over three months ago. Pontius worked in construction at C. W. O W prior to service and formerly managed Lawrence Country Club. Mrs. Pontius, 1846 New Hampshire street, works in the safety deposit department of First National Bank. He is the son of Mrs. Frank Rowland, 1816 Vermont street.
Italian Field Marshal Kesselring Reported Arrested in Plot
New York July 22 UP The Geneva newspaper La Suisse said today that Field Marshal Gen Albert Kesselring German commander in Italy and rival of Erwin Rommel was rumored to have been arrested on suspicion of complicity in the plot against Hitler. Also named were two generals and two colonels of his staff. The report claimed he attended a meeting between Hitler and Mussolini last Thursday.
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Geneva
la Suisse Gaid
Albert Kesselring
Itaily
Mar Phal Erwin Rommel
Hitler
Kesselring
Benito Mussolini
Office ‘of Information
Col
Count Claus von Stauffenberg
Stauffenberg
Berlin
Goebbels
Reich
Voelkircher Beobachter
Himmler
London
Germany
Altho
London Times
Lecompton Soldier dies of malaria in New Guinea
Cpl. Albert Murphy, 23, of Lecompton Kansas, died of malaria June 13 in New Guinea after serving in the South Pacific since October 1942. Parents Mr and Mrs James E Murphy have been advised by the War Department.
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Lecompton
Kan
Albert. Murphy
New Guinea
James E. Murphy
War Department
South Pacific
Ration Calendar 1936 Updates and Stamp Validity Notes
Associated Press memo lists ration stamp validity for 1945 including sugar, coffee, gasoline, and fuel oil. Details cover stamps AB through Z8, four stamps, five pounds for sugar, airplane shoes, and August 8 expiration for yeast 10-A. Mentions home canning through February 28, 1945 and regional gasoline terms.
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Associated Press
Pilot Sees Shadow On Shadow Over Paramushiro
Seattle July 22 UP Lt E E Ogren, from Arkansas City Kansas, recalls chasing an aerial phantom over Paramushiro. He believed a second plane tracked him as he maneuvered, only to find it was merely his own plane cast in a cloud by a Japanese searchlight.
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E. E. Ogren
Aleutiana
Paramushiro
Arkansas ‘City
Kan
Empire Express
States
Iva
Military notices and assignments fill Lawrence war page
The column lists several service updates including Russell Graham now aboard the U S S Whippet after enlisting in March, 2nd Lt Gordon Cole assigned to Camp Robinson, Lt Jack Stephenson visiting Mia Stephenson, Lt Stephenson at Fort Sumner, Lt George E Tennyson graduating in Wahpeton and awaiting orders, Pvt Anna Ward flown to Winter General Hospital for North Africa treatment, Mary Whitcomb in the Waves at Whiting Field, George Lingenfelser’s son transferred to a minesweeper, Edwin Hunt promoted to yeoman second class, Pvt William Fairbanks back with his company, Howard Cline promoted to sergeant, Norman J Biggs arriving in England, Vereon Biggs in engineering at Colorado University, Johnny Davis writing from Saipan, Dale Schweitzberger on leave from North Atlantic duty, Forest Evans undergoing eye surgery in North Africa, Cpl Howard Werts in Italy, and a note on Russians capturing Chelm.
Truman Is Picked for Second Place at Democratic Convention
The Democratic convention nominated Truman for second place on the ticket. Supporters praised the liberal and labor appeal, while Wallace backers faced mixed reactions. Truman pledged to shorten the war and achieve peace under Roosevelt, and planned to resign as war investigations chair but stay in the Senate until sworn in as vice president.
Housing Survey Report Clarifies Home Rental Limits
Whipple explains Nixon’s letter suggests a home owner may rent to up to two persons in any part of a house while living on the premises. If so, the landlord must report rentals and rents to the Rent Control Office, with federal regulations applying to eviction and charges.
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Nixon
Rent Control Office
Roosevelt congratulates Truman on vice presidential nomination
Chicago July 22 Franklin D Roosevelt sent telegraphic congratulations to Harry S Truman on his nomination for vice president. Truman replied that he plans to stay in Missouri until August 1 primary day and will meet with the president soon. He said he would delay resigning as chairman of a special senate committee investigating the war program until after a summer recess. He noted attempts to contact Vice President Wallace, who defeated him, and said he values Wallace but regretted the need to best him.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Harry S. Truman
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Truman
Missouri
Senate
Congress
Wallace
Iowa
Henry Wallace
Lawrence paper plant sprinkler flood disrupts main office
A sprinkler head in the attic of the Lawrence Paper Co plant discharged yesterday afternoon, sending water through the ceiling of the main office and causing considerable inconvenience. About 20 square feet of ceiling was damaged. Friends report T. D. Fank and George Melvin landed a four-pound drumfish at Lake View Club Lake yesterday. A Board of Review for Boy Scouts is set for Monday July 24 at 7 30 in Ecke's Hall. The 4 line wanted will be held August 1. location to be announced. Phone 22.
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Lawrence Paper Comy
T. D. Fank
George Melvin
View Club Lake
Board of Review
Boy Scouts
Ecke’s Hall
Lonly
Badoglio Says German Revolt Likely Yet Army May Hold
In an interview on the coup that toppled Mussolini, Marshal Badoglio argues Germany’s war is lost. He cites Russia’s advances, Germany’s lack of reserves, and suggests a revolt could be staged by Rundstedt. He notes only the army remains full of fighting Germans while civilians and forced laborers are among noncombatants.
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Pietro, Badoglio
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Mussolini
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Hitler
Normandy
Badoglio
Muaroolia
Piave
Vittorio
Veneto
Hitler Keeps His Grip On Germany
London observers report Germany in crisis after July 20 plot with claims of multiple Stauffenbergs, Goebbels portraying failed insurrection, and Hitler retaining control. Tokyo communications and Berlin broadcasts echo worries while London presses watchful silence and cautious analysis.
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Hitler
Germany
Oil Areas in Romania Targeted by Heavy Bombers
London reports 300 to 760 American heavy bombers from Italian bases attacked the Ploesti oil region in Romania as Mediterranean-based planes hit Hitler oil targets. Allied forces met enemy fighters. British Mosquitos bombed Berlin and Italian-based bombers struck Pardubice refinery near Prague in the second Czech strike within 24 hours.
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Ploesti
Romans
Czechoslovakia
Gemany
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15Th Air Force
Hitler
Nak
Pardubice
Prague
McCalla Seeks State Printer Post in Republican Ticket
Leonard McCalla of Garnett, longtime publisher and linotype operator, seeks the State Printer position on the Republican ticket. He served in the military, is father to Wesley McCalla, and was appointed to fill the late W. C. Austin’s term by Governor Schoepner.
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Leonard McCalla
Garnatt
Wesley McCalla
Lawrence
Journal-World
William
Leonard
The
World Company
Ak McCalla
Schoepner
Anderson
Garnett
Eisenhower's Officers Named For Advanced Command Post
The July 22 UPi report from Supreme Headquarters lists Gen Dwight D Eisenhower's general staff officers. Personnel includes U S Maj Gen E W Barker and British Brig T J Bosville as deputies in the American and British roles across intelligence operations supply and civil affairs with British and American generals named for each branch.
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Upi
Supreme Headquarters
Dwight D. Eisenhower
U. S
E. W. Barker
Bosvile
KE. W. D. Strong
T. J. Cetters
H.R. Bull
J. F. M. Whitely
R. W. Crawford
M. C
D. Brownsjohn
A. E. Grasett
U. 8
J. C. Holmes
Markets at a Glance Marked by Sharp Liquidation Across Commodities
MarketCentric report from New York and Kansas City notes heavy selling across stocks and grains. Grain futures led declines amid fears of German collapse and a large Canadian crop, with rye and wheat down sharply while oats showed some covering by shorts. Livestock markets in Kansas City mixed, with hogs steady to firm and cattle and calves uneven but generally higher on selective classes.
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New York
Chicago
Germany
Kansas City
Tock
Ap-Wfa
Texas
Wheat and market notes from Chicago and local commodities
The report covers July wheat futures easing to around 1.50 to 1.51, various potato and corn prices in Chicago markets, and notes on butterfat poultry and hog prices. It mentions Missouri and western stock market adjustments under price ceilings, with details on specific varieties and local receipts. A Wall Street summary notes a stumble in early trading after a tentative recovery. A personal card of thanks from Dick Maness acknowledges supporters after a local event.
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J ‘Ap
Missouri
Coblers
California
Idaho Bliss Triumphs
Washington Bliss
Miagouri
Kansas Cobblers
Wall Street
New York
Market gyrations blur gains as offerings expand
Fragmented market notes show initial small gains fading into fractional losses. Transfers ran to around two points or more as deal activity picked up momentum and steadied amid scattered quiet periods.
Untitled stock report fragment with mixed names
A fragmented note lists Bethlehem, Chrysler, Gener te ime ius Sinar VBarrentey American, Ted, and CNS ped with stocks, indicating a garbled financial item of potential holdings and entities without clear context or outcomes.
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Chrysler
Ted
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Mia
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Mra
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George
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Carolyn Louise
Forest Avenue
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Colorado University
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Saipan Island
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