Turning Point at Midway Marked Pacific War Turning Point
Washington reports a year after Midway the decisive defeat halted Japan’s Pacific offensive. Attu and the Aleutians campaign reduced Japanese strength, with Kiska blockade and American control expanding. US ships and planes dominate the outer Aleutians as the war shifts to Japan.
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Washington
Japan
Pacific
White House
Midway Island
North American
Tokyo
Attu Island
Kiska
Midway
Aleutians
Attu
Navy
Dutch Harbor
Miday
United States
Nurse Aides Training Class At Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Mrs. R. H. Beamer chairs the Red Cross nurse aides program in Douglas County. W. C. Simons praises aides for sustaining hospital care amid wartime shortage. A 14-woman class begins at Watkins Memorial Hospital with 7 to 9 p.m. sessions. more can join before Thursday evening.
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R. H. Beamer
American Red Cross
Douglas County
W. C. Simons
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Army
Navy
Watkins Memorial Hospital
1874 ammunition still usable with low misfire rate
A 1874 Frankfort Arsenal copper case .45 caliber cartridge shows only a five percent misfire rate and accurate range to 300 yards. Discovered by Francis W. Breuil, tests cited by Major Charles H. Pruden Jr. suggest such old ammo could still be effective in later years, including 2013.
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Army Ordnance
Francis W. Breuil
Rhodesdale
Maryland
Frankfort
Ordnance Department
Army Service Forces
Charles H. Pruden, Jr
Sunflower Ordnance Works
Chicago
Broadway
Germantown Report Echoes Kidnapping of 4-Year-Old Charles Ross
A note references the kidnapping of four year old Charles Ross in Germantown, Pa, drawing concern for the child's safety and prompting public interest in the police response.
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Charles Ross
Germantown
Food Parley Nears Close at Hot Springs
The United Nations food conference in Hot Springs Virginia moved toward final action with 44 participating nations set to back a plan for a permanent world agricultural authority. Sir Kenneth Lee praised the gains as greater than expected and Paul H Appleby called the meeting highly successful. A declaration on ending hunger and want was adopted, noting victory in war as the first task. Delegates return to Washington Friday with a White House reception Monday.
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Hot Springs
United Nations’ Food Conference
Kenneth Lee
Paul H. Appleby
United States
Washington
White House
Taxpayers await Roosevelt signature on pay as you go plan
Washington reports taxpayers await President Roosevelt decision on a compromise tax bill moving 44 million people to a pay as you go system. The plan includes a 25 percent payment of the lesser of 1942 or 1943 taxes, new withholding, and quarterly payments for those with other income.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Uncle Sam
Congress
White House
Senate
Treasury
President
Clark
D-Mo
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Health Association Elects Dr Henry H Asher to Office
Dr Henry H Asher was elected to office in the Kansas Public Health Association at the state convention held in Emporia. Dr D D Carr Shawnee county health officer of Topeka was named president with other officers announced at the close of the meeting. June 3 report notes the new leadership and officers.
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Henry H. Asher
Topeka Leaders Form Executive Committee
Dr Henry H Asher Topeka president elect Miss Janet Tirick N Topeka vice president Dr Fred Mayes Topeka secretary Dr F C Beelman Topeka treasurer Dr John W Turner Wichita Dr Charles Hunter Topeka and Ruth Henton RN Olathe named an executive committee Well Baby Clinic A well baby clinic will be held at Lawrence Memorial hospital Friday morning June 4 from 9 am to 12 pm The clinic will be conducted by Dr Mary Boyden.
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Henry H. Asher
Topeka
Janet Tirick
Fred Mayes
F. C. Beelman
John W. Turner
Wichita
Charles Hunter
Ruth Henton
R.N
Olathe
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Mary Boyden
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Lawrence Hospital Board
World Agricultural Authority
Health Association Elects
Doan
Angus McOggin
Collier's
Time
R.A.F
U.S
North Sea
Goering
England
Scotland
Ireland
Humanity
U.S.A
Public Enemy
Widgets
Pixies & Banshees
Hopschneiders
Saskwachts
Formorans
Fenodrees
Telegoats
Riess
Firestone Tires
Firestone
Dr. Pepper Bottling Company
Imperial
Cuben Sheepswoo
Sponge
Fritz CO
Richard Crooks
Firestone Symphony Orchestra
Alfred Wallenstein
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