Soviet Counterblow Hinted As German Push Near Leningrad
Berlin and London dispatches claim Stalin plans a major Soviet counteroffensive within two weeks as German columns threaten Leningrad. Berlin says Russians crumble elsewhere while Romes confirms Italian force buildup on the eastern front. British-Russian aerial action at Kirkenes fails. RAF raids Germany with limited impact.
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Adolf Hitler
London
Leningrad
Red Army
Joseph Stalin
Moscow
Berlin
Karelian
Finland
Stalin
Estonia
Smolensk
Ukraine
Inflation talk at White House shapes price control plan
Washington reports describe a White House conference on legislation to set ceilings on prices and rents with Marriner Eccles and Leon Henderson briefing President Roosevelt. The bill aims to curb inflation and regulate installment credit, while Farm leaders push back on any cotton price caps amid concerns for parity income.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
White House
Marriner S. Eccles
Reserve Board
Leon Henderson
Roosevelt
Eccles
Henderson
Barkley
Senate
Congress
Bankhead
D-Ala
Administration
Smith
D-S.c
Senate Agriculture Committee
Stock Market Index Details and Value Report
The average of 60 stocks shows a figure around 447 with a note indicating a value near 6 44.1 and a yes marker. Trading activity and precise components are not listed in full.
Tax Bill Sparks Protests Over Heavy Spending
Washington July 31 reform debate on a 3.5 billion tax bill drew new protests over spending. Representative Knutson said the bill is the 14th since the New Deal and warned against bankrupting the country. The discussion covered steel shipments to England and how legislation may tax married couples jointly. A separate vote was granted on the joint return provision amid strong opposition.
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Washington
Knutson
R-Minn
House
Ural Pluurganuyy
Treasury
U. S
England
South Carolina
Treadway
R-Mass
Sumner
Ways and Means Committee
Japan offers hurried apology over gunboat Tutuila incident
Washington reports Japan's prompt apology for the bombing of the U S S Tutuila. Officials seek full details of talks between Ambassador Grew and the Japanese foreign minister to determine if the explanations satisfy the United States and prevent a recurrence.
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Washington
Japan
United States
Joseph C. Grew
Teijiro Toyoda
Sumner Welles
Tutuila
Chungking
Yangtze River
Journal-World Vacation Subscriptions Reminder
A brief notice invites readers planning summer travel to have the Journal-World delivered to their vacation address and provides a contact phone number for arrangement.
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Journal- World
Clouds Over Heat Bring Thunder Showers Across Kansas
The Topeka forecast warns of continued heat and likely rain this afternoon or tonight with thunderstorms. Holton reported 1.80 inches of rain, while many towns logged under half an inch. Temperatures near 100 expected. east and south areas 95 to 100, northwest 45 to 70 inches cooling at night. Local ads promote home loans and Journal-World vacation subscriptions.
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Topeka
Flora
Kansas
Holton
Oklahoma
Missouri
Nebraska
Horton
Centralia
Leavenworth
Lecompton
Kansas City
Emporia
Eureka
Chanute
Fort Scott
Independence
Cherryvale
Coffeyville
Columbus
Phillipsburg
Concordia
Ellis
Salina
Herington
Geneseo
Lindsburg
McPherson
Florence
Larned
Hutchinson
Cassidy
Wichita
Anthony
Winfield
St. Francis
Goodland
Hill City
Tribune
Garden City
Sublette
Elkhart
Mercury
Extension foes press for floor on service length
Washington reports Sen Vandenberg and allies demanding withdrawal of army claims that most draftees favor extended service. Debates cover student deferral, a $30 monthly bonus for those who exceed one year, and criticism of Willkie trip crowd control by motion picture firms. General Marshall’s defense needs noted amid calls for clearer service duration authority.
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War Department
Harry Woodburn Chase
New York University
Senate
Reynolds
D-N.c
Vandenberg
Seater Downey
Cae
Brooklyn Navy Yard Work to Resume After Strike
The $70 million expansion of the Brooklyn navy yard will restart immediately after electrical workers were ordered back to their posts. Union leaders said the strike ended today, though other construction projects citywide would continue.
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Brooklyn Navy
Union
New York
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Harry van Arsdale
Kansas Production Report Shows Record Oil Output
Kansas oil production for the week ended July 21 averaged 241 924 barrels daily, an all time state high. Officials noted the weekly total at 1 695 468 barrels, with July totals indicating strong output across fields.
Japan Deploys First Class Army to Saigon Occupation
Japanese troops entered Saigon amid reports Tokyo has dispatched a first class army. Observers praised equipment discipline and efficiency, noting collaboration with navy and air bases. The force proceeded in an orderly fashion with tents trucks fuel and supplies, while a civilian Japanese merchant contingent began buying cotton and negotiating rubber and minerals for shipment.
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Saigon
Indo-China
Tokyo
Japan
Britain Launches Arctic and Channel Air Raids Against Germany
London reports 4-ship arctic bombardment of Kirkenes and Petsamo with 16 British planes lost, 4 supply ships damaged, plus a daylight strike on the French coast by RAF Spitfires and bombers. Mediterranean to Arctic action includes raids on Sardinia’s Elmas and Cagliari as German and Italian targets. western Germany sees overnight poundings while Boulogne docks are hit and English casualties noted.
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Norway
Arctic Ocean
London
Admiralty
Kirkenes
Petsamo
Rome
Italy
Germany
French
Arctic Circle
Finland
Arctic
Britain
Baltic
Russia
English Channel
Bremse
Cairo
Elmas
Sardini
Mediterranean
Cagliari
Sardinia
Air Ministry
Occupied Territories
Aachen
Cologne
Helroland Bight
Helgoland Bight
Boulogne
England
Douglas County Central Protective picnic plans announced
Committees named to prepare for the annual Douglas County Central Protective association Picnic to be held all day August 14 at Holcom's grove. General chairmen are Sam Bucheim and C. B. Rumsey. Organizing meeting set for Pleasant Grove August 6.
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Douglas County Central Protective Association
Holcom’s Grove
Sam Bucheim
C. B. Rumsey
Pleasant Grove
Walter Love
George Shiler
Dr. Gorrill
Vern Garrett
Roy Deskin
Rudolph Deitz
Les Demeritt
Guy Shultz
Charles Banning
Ed Heaston
Cecil Dover
George Donaldson
R. W. Sanders
John Callahan
Ralph Pine
Charles Elm
E. W. Ousdahl
R.W. Sanders
County Budget Up but a Lower Levy in 1942 Plan
County board tentatively sets a 6.24 mill tax levy for 1942 to cover expenditures of 549,179.90, a reduction from last year. Non tax revenues are expected to fill the gap, with major sources including welfare reimbursements, license taxes, and state federal funds. The general fund increases by 12,610 with added spending for real estate assessments and election costs, while three funds remain self supporting via bridge rentals, park licenses, and auto fee revenues.
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Board of County Commissioners
Welfare
General Fund
Kaw River
Kaw Valley Railroad
Lone Star Lake
Lawrence
Neta Enera
Noni
Kansas
Canton
Tee Cares
Tae Emery Road
West Hills
Strong Avenue
Crescent Road
Stratford
University Drive
19Th Street
Barker Avenue
Kaw
General Fund Sestee Renee Eres
Nara Ee
Printers Meet At KU For First Mechanical Conference
About 65 to 70 printers and pressmen are expected to attend the Printers Mechanical conference opening tomorrow in the Journalism building at the University of Kansas. Morning sessions cover Cylinder versus Web press and care of composing machines with speakers from The World Company, South Dakota State College, and KU. A World Company tour, banquet, and demonstrations close day one with master of ceremonies Ernest Pontius and entertainer Ralph Graber. Also included is a brief note on Cairo cabinet reshuffle and a closing line praising the Journal-World Classified Page as the town’s busiest market.
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University of Kansas
University
Journalism
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Edwin F. Abels
Outlook
Lawrence
William E. Mankin
Burger-Baird Engraving Company
Edwin B. Harding
South Dakota State College
Robert Pugh
The
World Company
Everett G. Stith
University of Kansas Bureau of Printing
Earl Farris
Memorial Union Building
Ernest Pontius
Ralph Graber
Lawrence Memorial High School
Henry Werner
Authority to Requisition Property for War Materials
Washington July 31 The house military committee approved legislation to authorize the President to seize military or naval equipment supplies or munitions or machinery tools and materials needed for making servicing or operating such items The committee voted 14 to 4 Two amendments were adopted to limit compensation to fair market value and to exclude personal firearms registration or infringement of the right to keep and bear arms.
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Washington
House Military Committee
Haskell Librarian Ends 30 Day West Air Tour
Grace Hess and Ruth Orcutt wrap a 30 day west flight touring by Aeronca plane. They crossed California Arizona New Mexico Texas Oklahoma and Nevada landmarks and airports. Weather and headwinds slowed legs while Gov New Mexico aided a highway takeoff near Albuquerque.
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Grace Hess
Haskell
Aeronca
Miss Hess
Ruth Orcutt
Miss Orcutt
Hamilton
Greenwood County
California
Calif
Salton Sea
Imperial Valley
Tucson
Ariz
Deming N.M
el Paso
Tex
Fel Paso
Juarez
Mexico
Carlsbad Caverns
Woodward
Okla
Amarillo
Albuquerque
John Miles
New Mexico
Silver Lake
Death Valley
Bishop
White Mountains
Ethel Uhlmeyer
Owens Valley
Silver’ Lake
Palo Alto
Mojave
Bakersfield
Kansas to Send 440 Draftees in September
Topeka July 31 Kansas will furnish about 440 men for the September draft call Adj Gen M R McLean state selective service director said today Twenty of these will be Negroes There is no change in the August number A total of 1039 will be inducted A breakdown of the September quota will be announced later
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Topeka
Kansas
Adj
M. R. McLean
State Selective Service
McLean
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Journal-World
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R-Nh
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Wheeler
D-Mont
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Army
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