Pacific fleet reinforced to reach formidable size by year end
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, visiting California, says the Pacific fleet will grow into a very formidable force by year end as U S war material production intensifies. He praises China aid and notes the need to use bases in China to strike Japan while reinforcing offensive plans. Mrs Nimitz remains in Berkeley.
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Berkeley
Calif
U. S.i
Chester W. Nimitz
Nimitz
Continental
United States
University of California
Hirohito
Admiral Nimitz
Naval
R.O. T.C
Pacific
Japan
Altho
China
Major Kermit Roosevelt Dies in Alaska
Major Kermit Roosevelt 55 son of Theodore Roosevelt died June 4 in Alaska as announced by the War Department. He had served with the British army in World War I then transferred to the U S Army. A banker and engineer and author, he accompanied his father on notable explorations including Africa and the River of Doubt in Brazil.
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Washington
Kermit Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Alaska
War Department
Department
Roosevelt
United States
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Archibald
Quentin
Africa
Brazil
Truman Senate Committee to Open Hearings in Kansas City
The Truman senate committee will open two hearings tomorrow in Kansas City into charges of waste and irregularities in constructing Sunflower Ordnance Works near DeSoto Kansas. Members include Chairman Harry S Truman Ralph O Brewster Joseph H Ball James M Mead and M C Wallgren. The piece notes the first electromagnet was invented in 1828.
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Kansas City
T.P
Truman Senate
Sunflower Ordnance Works
DeSoto
Kan
Harry S. Truman
D-Mo
Ralph O. Brewster
Rmaine
Joseph H. Ball
R-Minn
James M. Mead
M. C. Wallgren
D-Wash
Arms production up as April gains outpace March
Washington reports April arms output rose seven percent from March with gains across aircraft ground ordnance navy vessels and miscellaneous munitions. Boeing bomber and fighter programs show mixed results while overall war production balanced since Pearl Harbor. Death row cases include Walter Severns and Fred Brady awaiting execution and clemency requests noted.
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Washington
Donald M. Nelson
War Production Board
Altho
al Teraalore
Dolar
Bie
Whste Navy
Pearl Harbor
Nelson
Kansas Two Convicts On Death Row At Lansing Prison
Walter Severns and Fred L. Brady were placed on death row at the State Prison in Lansing Kansas on June 7 marking the first time in 75 years the state has two inmates on death row. Both were brought to the penitentiary on Saturday.
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Walter Ray Severns
Wichita
Inez Viola Burling
Fred L. Brady
Arkansas City
Joe Williams
Supreme Court
Andrew Schoeppel
Brady
Severns
Kansas
Alber M. Zakoura
Paola
Walter Severns and
State Prison
Lansing
Kan
State
WPB Rules for Ice Manufacturers Establish AA-1 Preference
Ice manufacturers receive AA-1 preference rating for maintenance, repairs and operating supplies, the top nonemergency level. AAA remains the only higher rating reserved for armed forces emergencies. Regulation covers AA-1 only, not plant expansion or major upgrades. Form PD-830 required for equipment. Ice is class 1. within limits, AA-1 can be endorsed on all needed materials without further applications.
Three Topeka Guards Injured in Perry Auto Crash
Three Sunflower Ordnance Works guards Leslie Buckley Woodrow Reeser and Everett Barden all of Topeka were severely injured when their car struck a truck loaded with steel near Perry early yesterday. They were treated at Stormont hospital for foot and leg injuries and will remain several days. Lloyd Rampdell also from Topeka rode in the car but was not hospitalized.
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Leslie Buckley
Woodrow Reeser
Everett Barden
Topeka
Sunflower Ordnance Works
Perry
Stormont Hospital
Lloyd Rampdell
Topeka Reaches Agreement On Staff Resignations
State superintendent George L. McClenny and the state board of education resolved a dispute over two supervisors on McClenny’s staff. M. A. Callahan and Mrs. Adair Cain will leave June 30 after board threats to reduce salaries.
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Topeka
George L. McClenny
State Superintendent of Instruction
State Board of Education
McClenny
M. A. Callahan
Adair Cain
Drowns in Wichita Municipal Pool
Robert L. Fortier aged 13 drowned Sunday in Wichita Kansas at the municipal swimming pool. Lifeguards or authorities were not described in available text.
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Municipal
Wichita
Kan
Robert L. Fortier
Relieve Mosquito Bites With Mexiana Powder
Relief for insect bites or stings offered by Mexiana, formerly Mexican Heat Powder, promising soothing use for itching and summer annoyance. Contains branding shift from Mexican Heat Powder to Mexiana.
Fortier Son Found Dead At Municipal Pool
A boy, son of Mr and Mrs L R Fortier, went swimming with friends and disappeared as they prepared to leave. His body was recovered from the deep end of the pool. OPA Investigator to Army Wichita Kans June 7. CP Mel ville Scott Linscott, Dodge City district OPA investigator, granted military leave and to report at Fort Leavenworth for induction.
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OPA
Army
Wichita
Kan
Melville Scott Linscott
Dodge City
Fort Leavenworth
Armed Services
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