Bombings Drive On Pantelleria and Sardinia Action
Allied and Italian war reports describe continued air and sea bombardment of Pantelleria and Sardinia. Rome said surrender demands were issued but ignored, with bombardment to continue to spare civilians. raids targeted La Spezia and rail links near Naples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Africa
Pantelleria
Rome
Associated Press
Fortress
Isle
Tunisia
Sicily
Carl A. Spaatz
Northwest African Air Force
Malta
Lampedusa
Sardinia
la Spezia
Italy
Claudio Tiberio
Reggio Glanbria
Naples
Defend Munition City as Russian Air Foils German Raids
Moscow reports nightly heroic Red Army pilots protecting the munition center at Gorki during a three raid stretch, seven German bombers downed and nearby dwellings damaged. Long range bombers retaliated on air fields northwest of Bryansk while land fighting remained limited to artillery blows as preparations for 1943 offensives continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
London
Bryansk
War Labor Board Orders Hearing Tomorrow on Coal Strike Issues
The War Labor Board ordered three public hearings for tomorrow on unresolved coal mine wage dispute issues. The miners and operators had signaled breakdowns with no agreement on portal to portal pay, as John L. Lewis may split off operators for separate deals. The board invited reports to proceed to final disposition, while Lewis has repeatedly refused board jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Labor Board
Washington
Ka Anaraetara
LS Vnulowvlsy Eyre
Awa Yen Eee
WLB
U.M.W
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Charles O'Neill
O'Neill
United Mine Workers
Lewas
Byrnes Says No Bid for Vice Presidency Not Seeking Nomination
Washington June 9 UPI James F Byrnes war mobilization director said he has no ambition for vice president and will not seek the Democratic nomination. He discussed consulting with Senate and House committees on war effort improvements and announced Bernard Baruch will advise without title or pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
James F. Byrnes
Byrnes
Truman War Investigating Committee
Senate
House
Capitol Hill
Bernard M Baruch
War Industries Board
Baruch
Secretary of the Treasury
Morgenthau
Fred M. Vinson
Harold D. Smith
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Gasoline Ration Forms Incoming For A Books
The local ration board will distribute OPA R-570 forms for new A gasoline books to filling stations and public places by June 22. The current A books expire July 21. Applications will be handled by mail with volunteer helpers to process them. Issuance for the third period begins July 1 and may use existing records. truck operators no longer need certificates of necessity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Wetzel
Senators Detail Boosted Farm Machinery Program
Senator Lucas read a WPB letter from Donald M. Nelson stating a substantially increased farm machinery program will start July 1, providing about 80 percent of the 1940 level. Carbon steel and other materials are allocated for construction to meet the War Food Administration request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Lucas
D.-Ill
Donald M. Nelson
War Production Board
WPB
War Food Administration
Hoover Calls Nine Point Plan to Fix U S Food System
Former President Herbert Hoover, speaking to the American Farm Bureau Federation in New York, urged a centralized nine point war food program. He urged one administrator, decentralization, expanded farming, more acreage, abolition of price ceilings, simpler rations, and a farmers war price committee to curb inflation and prevent shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herbert Hoover
Secretary of Agriculture
American Farm Bureau Federation
America
Department of Agriculture
OPA
Lend-Lease
Board of Economic Welfare
Army
Navy
Manpower Commission
WPB
Chester Davis
Chinese forces smash Japanese lines near Hwajung
Dispatches report Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek forces broke the defense line southeast of Hwajung in northern Hunan near Lake Tungting. They inflicted heavy casualties, captured equipment, and drowned over 200 Japanese attempting to swim to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chungking
Chiang Kai-shek
Hwajung
Lake Tungting
Hunan
Shihlipu
Ichang
Hankow
Yangtze
Itu
Sangtze
Shasi
Yingshan
Linyang
Taihheng
Shansi
Stock Market Index Advances to 60 Stocks
The average of 60 stocks rose to 51.5, up from yesterday's 51.4 as market activity steadied.
Lumber Burned at Plant Sparks Informer Suit Inquiry
Kansas City June 9 The Truman senate investigating committee heard William V. Ryan testifying that 150 truck loads of lumber and other material burned daily in a firepit at the Sunflower Ordnance Works near De Soto over seven months. Ryan, Bolivar Missouri, claims waste in construction of the 126 million dollar munitions plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Truman Senate
Sunflower Ordnance Works
William V. Ryan
Bolivar
de Soto
Harry S. Truman
Dmo
Senate Committee
Ryan
Truman
Army
Altho
E. E. Taylor
Weather Hurdles Farmers As Supplies Lag
Washington reports unfavorable weather hindered planting and crop development across regions. Unseasonably low temperatures excessive rainfall and wet soils slowed output while dryness damaged some areas. Warm sunny weather is urgently needed from the Ohio and lower Missouri valleys to the southern plains. Generous spring rain benefited the bread grain crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Weather Bureau
Ohio
Missouri
Plains
Auto Use Tax Stamps Come Next Day Here
The new five dollar motor vehicle use tax stamp, valid for one year, goes on sale at the post office tomorrow morning. It must be bought on or before July 1, and any vehicle in use on or after that date requires the stamp. Vehicles in dead storage do not require it, but must be purchased if ever used. The stamp, pale yellow on white, bears a black serial number. Failing to have a stamp after July 1 may bring a misdemeanor charge with a possible fine of 25 dollars or 30 days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger M. Williams
N. W. McGrew
Internal Revenue
Zoot Suit Hoodlums Run Down LA Policeman
A zoot-suited youth gang in the Los Angeles area struck a policeman in Vernoon as clashes with hoodlums spread to outlying districts. Officer G. D. Medley 85 survived a crash that left him with suspected back and internal injuries. Alfredo Calles the Mexican consul urged nationals to avoid night streets until calm returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Vernoon
G. D. Medley
Good Samaritan
Medley
Alfredo Calles
Markets face inquiry into black meat and poultry trade
Washington June 9 The house small business committee considers a special investigation into black markets in meat and poultry. Rep Ploeser says about 20 percent of meat and beef prices are above legal ceiling. A Cambridge dealer cites a large poultry black market due to OPA markup limits. Grocers urge local boards for price and rationing, and canned goods rationing should be simplified with a fixed monthly allotment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Small Business Committee
Ploeser
R.-Mo
Divilian
Robert F. Lewis
Cambridge
Mass
OPA
Joseph Stevens
Individual
Retail Grocers Association
St. Louis
Clem Krekeler
Tom Boy Stores, Inc
More Rain Forecast Across Eastern Kansas
The Delaware River at Valley Falls peaked 26.5 feet, flooding cropland and highways. State routes blocked include K 192 Easton K 116 Arlington K 63 north Seneca and K 4 Valley Falls with U S 24 near Perry at risk. Blue River near bankfull at Randolph as flood recedes. Dodge City 0 33 inches rainfall, Topeka 0 0 83 degree high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
Delaware
Valley Falls
Highway Maintenance Department
Easton
Arlington
Seneca
U.S
Perry
Randolph
Blue Rapids
S. D. Flora
Dodge City
Geneseo
Goodland
Opposition to Subsidy Reaches Senate Floor
Washington June 9 opposition to form subsidy payments moved from committee rooms to the senate floor as Senator Byrd warned they would cost the nation 5 billion dollars a year and lead to a complete regimentation of farmers and processors He called administration failure to seek funds authority sinister. Senator Taft joined with a bid for broad new limits on subsidy payments unless congress authorizes them during debate on an agriculture appropriation bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Byrd
D-Va
Taft
Ohio
Congress
Prospects Improve as Wool Rationing May End
Washington reports the War Production Board doubled the wool for civilian woolens and worsted fabrics. Officials say the better supply should meet essential civilian and military needs despite potential manpower and machinery shortages described as serious obstacles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Production Board
WPB
Waterways rise and fall as Kansas floods ease
The Kaw river at Lawrence held at about 15.8 feet with a forecast of a modest rise as Grasshopper floodwaters move in. Valley Falls saw the Grasshopper crest at 26.50 feet and Perry’s river level continued rising while Valley Falls reported water receding. Train and mail service to resume today. one farmer near Valley Falls lost 25 pigs as water entered several homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Grasshopper
Brune Brothers
Lakeview
Valley Falls
Perry
H. G. Manderson
Union Pacific
War Ration Book No 8 blanks available tomorrow
Tomorrow is the last day to obtain War Ration Book No 8 application blanks at the post office. After tomorrow applicants must visit the rationing office in the Community building to secure a blank. Blanks mailed between June 1 and June 10 ensure early processing of the book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Kansas City
Williams
Elks Flag Day Ceremony Set For June 14 At Lodge
The Elks lodge at 725 Vermont will hold its annual flag day observance at 8 PM Monday June 14 with Col Jack R Gage ROTC university unit as chief speaker Invitations have gone to Col William C Washington RC unit Lt A H Buhl naval training station C J Lane Spanish War Veterans Ivan D Rowe American Legion W T Allen Veterans of Foreign Wars for participation The program will feature the assembling of the colors by participating groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks Lodge
Vermont
Jack R. Gage
R.O.T.C
University
William C. Washington
A. H. Buhl
Naval Training Station
C. J. Lane
Ivan D. Rowe
American Legion
W. T. Allen
Veterans of Foreign Wars
OPA Explains Rent Situation Increase in Net Income Cited
The Office of Price Administration said surveys show net operating income on rental properties rose 9 to 17 percent since rent control began. It attributed this to steadier rent payments higher occupancy and reduced maintenance service offsetting higher material and labor costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Checking Tax Lists for 1937 Delinquent Real Estate
Ernest Klooz lists properties with delinquent taxes for 1937 as preparation for a judicial tax sale. He offers guidance to keep property from sale and works in the county clerk and county treasurer offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Klooz
Klooz
British Officials Visit Kansas City War Factories
Two British officials Julian A. Piggott deputy controller for regional officers of England's ministry of production and Thomas Brand British executive officer of the combined production and resources board toured war factories in the Kansas City area saying America's productive power supports allied victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
America
Julian A. Piggott
England
Ministry of Production
Thomas Brand
Combined Production and Resources Board
United States
United Kingdom
Canada
Thinks Menace of U Boat Beaten
Lieut. Comdr. Richard S. Stannard, a Victoria Cross holder, says American and British crews are convinced U boats are beaten. He cites new escort ships and tightly coordinated air patrols and warships forming a single effective unit. Stannard, recently bombed at his home, prefers sea action to bombing defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
Richard S. Stannard
Stannard
D.S C
United States
England
War demand tightens boxcar needs for harvest transport
The trans Missouri Kansas shippers board heard that despite a smaller expected winter wheat crop, movement of the new crop will strain rail transport. Railroads need more boxcars as storage frees space, but war production limits steel and car output. ICC will keep a permit system, and Army transport moves rise sharply, with anticipated 1943 car allocations far below requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Trans- Missouri-Kansas Shippers Board
Ralph E. Clark
Washington, D. C
Car Service Division
The
Association of American Railroads
War Production Board
Homer C. King
Washington
Bureau of Service
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
King
George H. Shafer
St. Paul, Minn
National Association of Shippers Advisory Boards
Shafer
E. C. R. Lasher
Army Transportation Corps
Forced Landing Near Haskell Field Injures No One
Navy trainee Donald C. Helfrick practiced spot landing at Lawrence airport near Haskell when the plane stalled in a wheat field. The propeller broke and the plane tipped nose first. wings were removed and the craft towed back to the airport with no injuries. A stolen 1940 Oldsmobile coupe found in downtown Wichita belonged to Sam Solsky of the Olathe Naval air base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald C. Helfrick
Navy
Lawrence
University of Kansas
Haskell
Helfrick
Massachusetts Street
Kansas City
Sam Solsky
Olathe
Kan
Naval Air Base
Summer session to open Monday at University of Kansas
Several hundred students will enroll for the eight week regular summer session and refresher courses for teachers starting Monday June 14. A four week short course for elementary methods and a second for renewing emergency certificates are scheduled. An eight week pre flight aeronautics course will run with meteorology navigation and civil air regulations. New courses for speech defective children are introduced and Havre enrollment nears 1100 regular students for the summer term including V-12 naval engineering and aeronautical technician programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
John W. Twente
School of Education
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Department of Commerce
Havre
District Court Dismisses Twenty-One Divorces
Judge Hugh Means disposed of twenty-one divorce cases, all but two dismissed on Monday and Tuesday. Several actions date to 1941. Notable rulings include Ethel May Oakes vs Wilbur E. Oakes, dismissed for cause, and Natalia Fay Stowe vs Harold Earl Stowe, divorce granted with child support and unequal property awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Hugh Means
Ethel May Oakes
Wilbur E. Oakes
Caroline Jean Ewing
Marquis T. Ewing
Thelma Hughes
Edward Hughes
Dasha Tipton
Sam Tipton
Norma Alice Thomas
Orville Dale Thomas
Lenora Leona Carlson
Walter Carlson
Elizabeth J. Hultz
William E. Hultz
John E. Artman
C. M. Bush Artman
Eveline Reno
Leon Reno
Rosetta Taylor
Ernest Taylor
Norman Johnson
Mason Johnson
Charles Mathews
Anna Mary Mathews
Aurelia Ray
Sam Ray
Edna Lewis
Hubert V. Lewis
Warren Arthur Drake
Juanita Mae Harris Drake
Margaret Marie Gutschenwitter
John Charles Gutschenwitter
Anna Elizabeth Lash
Clarence L. Lash
Natalia Fay Stowe
Harold Earl Stowe
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Malian Island
Eisenhower
Reuters
Rome Radio
Ferry Port
R.A.F
Desert Force
Hoover
Homer Ferguson
Michigan
W. S. Broderick
D. G. Gordon
Partners
Colorado
William S. Lozier
Blue and
K.U
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