Axis Merges Drive Toward Egypt War Front Shifts
Axis forces push east from Tobruk after capturing eastern Libya as Rommel’s corps threatens Egypt. British defenses along the frontier collapse in places, while the RAF targets supply routes and coastal transports. Sevastopol’s fall deepens the war’s second year with fierce fighting continuing in Crimea.
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Egypt
United Nations
Middle East
Rome
Rommel
R.A.F
Cape Bon
Tunisia
Sicily-Libya
Sidi Azeiz
Fort Capuzzo
Sidi Barrani
Fuka
Roosevelt Churchill talks in Washington on second front planning
In Washington June 22 reports say President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill pursue day and night talks with military and naval experts. A joint statement is expected after further private briefings, with no public detail on a second front or North Africa strategy.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Churchill
White House
United Nations
Stephen Early
Europe
North
Arrica
Early Said
Early
London
A. G. L. McNaughton
Japanese Inch Closer to Alaska Near Dutch Harbor
June 22 report says Japanese landing forces push along the Aleutians toward Alaska and establish at Kiska 585 miles from Dutch Harbor. Navy notes small forces at Kiska harbor with a cruiser possible nearby. Weather limits operations though occasional clear spells allow limited air strikes on Kiska.
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Alaska
Dutch Harbor
Washington
Aleutian Island
Kiska
United States Navy
Jewack
Ase
Aleutians
Laval Calls for Victory and Labor Mission for Germany
Pierre Laval announced to Vichy that Adolf Hitler planned to release many former prisoners who could return to France once French workers go to Germany. He urged French laborers to support Germany to secure France a place in the new Europe and warned against passive resistance.
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Vichy
France
Pierre Laval
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Europe
Laval
Hitler
Public Invited to Lawrence Chamber Luncheon
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce invites the public to a lunch at the Hotel Eldridge tomorrow at 12 20 p m. James F Price director of the Kansas industrial development commission will deliver the address. Reservations can be made by calling 485.
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Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Hotel
Eldridge
George Hedrick
Chamber of Commerce
James F. Price
Kansas Industrial Development Commission
Dusenbury to Speak on ROTC Issues Tonight
Col. James S. Dusenbury head of military science will address Phi Delta Kappa at 7:30 in Memorial Union men's lounge. He will discuss ROTC problems in high school and college and answer questions.
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James S. Dusenbury
Division of Military Science and Tactics
Phi Delta Kappa
Memorial Union Building
Colonel Dusenbury
Man killed at grade crossing near Garden City
A man identified as John L. Young, 18, from Fredonia Kansas, died instantly when his car was struck by a Santa Fe streamliner at a grade crossing 17 miles east of Garden City Kansas on Saturday June 22.
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Streamliner
Garden City
Kan
Santa Fe
Here
John L. Young
Fredonia
Sub Shelling Strikes Pacific Northwest Coast Amid War Tensions
Reports say Japanese or unidentified craft shelled Estevan Point on Vancouver Island and fired six to nine shells north of Seaside Oregon near the Columbia River. No casualties or major damage reported. Coastal residents dimmed lights as naval search continued.
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Columbia River
Oregon Coast
Pacific Northwest
Estevan Point
Vancouver Island
Kenneth Stuart
West Coast
Seaside
Ocean
Astoria
Oregon
Western Defense
San Francisco
Lucas
Ocean City
Tokyo
Domei
United States
Stimson
Midway
Coral Sea
British Columbia
Goleta
Calif
Santa Barbara
Lonely Estevan Point
Pacific Ocean
Washington
Shockley Promoted to First Lieutenant at KU ROTC
Col James G. Dusenbury, KU ROTC commandant, announced a War Department telegram confirming Second Lieutenant Wray H. Shockley, on duty at the university since 1940, has been promoted to first lieutenant. The promotion dates from June 20.
Kansas plans push to lure manufacturers to state
Topeka June 22 state industrial development commission moves to turn findings into a program to attract heavy chemical firms. Director James F. Price says a July meeting with the state chamber of commerce will map action. Focus on selling Kansas resources and decentralization to aid small communities. Discussion notes oil gas clay and salt water brine opportunities and seeks better freight rates to attract capital.
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Topeka
State Industrial Development Commission
Kansas
James F. Price
State Chamber of Commerce
Price
Hutchinson
Kansas City
Ernest Reid
WPB
Reid
Fight in Channel heats up as raids clash near France
London reports distant thunder of guns from the French coast with surface craft clashes in the channel. RAF planes sorties toward Dunkerque and raids on Emden and northern France continued, while German minesweepers and gunboats suffered losses and Southampton endured a heavy raid with casualties.
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English Channel
France
R.A.F
Dunkerque
French
Channel
Berlin
Emden
Germany
Southampton
Britain
Low Countries
Air Ministry
Three Rescued From Flood Waters Near Erie Kansas
A mother Mrs Luther Keeling her ten year old son David and Frank Harris all Parsons residents were rescued last night by Claud Sample and Ted Lindquist in flood waters along the Neosho river after their car stalled on a detour during a levee breach near Erie. The three reached Erie by wading through shoulder deep water as residents heard their calls for help.
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Parsons
Kan
Neosho
Erie
Luther Keeling
David
Frank Harris
Lawrence
Claud Sample
Ted Lindquist
County Health Officers Inspect Le compton Area
Dr. H. L. Chambers and Joe Walker of the county health unit tour Le compton and report substantial sanitary deficiencies. Five trailers in a ravine behind a filling station lack proper sewage and water facilities. Rock from a Kansas river ledge at Compton is crushed and shipped to Topeka air base, drawing several new families to town.
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Lecompton
H. L. Chambers
Joe Walker
County Health Unit
Kansas River
Compton
Topeka Air Base
Stock Market Index Edges Higher On Mixed Trading
The average of 60 stocks rose to 35.1 with gains led by upbeat sentiment though final results showed mixed signals. Investors monitored market breadth and sector rotations as some issues advanced while others lagged.
Boy Scouts Organize Rubber Drive in Douglas County
J. S. Turner estimates 15 tons of old rubber turned in during the first week. Lawrence Boy Scouts plan a porch-to-porch canvass at 7 pm to collect salvaged rubber, asking residents to place items on front porches for rapid pickup. A large banner at city hall reads Uncle Sam Needs Your Old Rubber Be Patriotic.
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J. S. Turner
Douglas County
Lawrence Boy Scouts
Wren
Sam
T. A. Kackley
Alabama Street
Tom Stallard
Williamstown
Nine shells fired near Fort Stevens in Seaside Oregon
Nine shells from a submarine struck near Fort Stevens, Oregon, around 11 30 to 11 45 PM. The blasts damaged a tree and cratered swamp land as patrols searched offshore for the submersible. Residents in Astoria and Ocean Beach stayed wary while the Heffling family recounted fear and a sleepless night.
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Seaside
Ore
United States
Fort Stevens
Pacific Ocean
Columbia River
Delaura Beach
Carl S. Doney
Columbia Harbor
Doney
Astoria
Ocean Beach
Jean Heffling
Two Kansas City Men Treated After DeSoto Auto Crash
Warren Oakes and Ernest Bott of Kansas City were moved from Memorial hospital to Kansas City facilities by ambulance after the DeSoto east crash last Thursday morning. James Duncan remained in Memorial hospital with injuries.
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Warren Oakes
Ernest Bott
Kansas City
DeSoto
Memorial Hospital
James Duncan
Senators Predict No Nationwide Gasoline Rationing
Washington, June 22. Senators foresee no nationwide gasoline rationing as a five member special committee may probe shortages and delivery methods. Senator Maloney proposes a $5 000 inquiry focusing on eastern state conditions and potential broader impact on future rationing.
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Washington
Maloney
D-Conn
Connally
D-Tex
Thomas
D-Okla
Wheeler
D-Mont
Kaw River Flood Reaches 19.5 Feet With Broad Inundation
The Kaw river peaked at 19.5 feet at 11 PM, then fell to 16.5 at 7 AM and 15.5 by noon. Water covered hundreds of acres of crop land west of Midland and near Eudora, with several farmers reporting submerged corn and mixed crops. The Eudora bridge road was blocked, but damage remained limited in Lawrence thanks to dikes protecting the area.
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Arkansas City
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Verdigris
Neosho
Missouri
Cowley County
U.S
Sumner County
Wellington
Slate Creek
U. S. 81
Hargis Creek
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Mulvane
Mayfield
U. S. 160
Wellington Lake
Parsons
Eire
Chanute
Lawrence
Midland
Eudora
John Bowen
Weaver Bottom
John Schopper
Wakarusa
Oscar Westerhouse
Kaw River
Euora
Forecast of Rain Dampens Kansas Wheat Harvest Hopes
Topeka reports continued scattered showers expected today as eastern Kansas rivers swell and flood threats loom. Rain totals over the weekend reached 6.52 inches in Wellington with other towns logging over an inch. Temperatures ranged from 53 to 85 degrees.
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Topeka
UPA
Kansas
Neosho
Verdigris
Marais Des Cygnes
S. D.flora
Arkansas River
South Central
Smoky Hill
Salina
Coffeyville
Chanute
Parsons
Iola
Walnut
Oswego
Wellington
Wichita
Dodge City
Ellis
Geneseo
Goodland
Phillipsburg
Kansas City
Randolph
Wheaton
Worden
Garden City
Hays
Abandon Test Well Near Lawrence Moves Forward
Drilling at the No 1 Dave Williams gas test well six miles west of Lawrence has halted and the rig is ready to depart. The CNW NW 31-12-19 well reached 1 680 feet, about 160 feet into the Mississippi lime, with Sagamore Oil Company holding the ace on the property.
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Dave Williams
Lawrence
Cnw
Mississippi
Sagamore Oil Company
Haskell Institute staff promotions shift to Navajo and West Shoshone agencies
John F. Carmody transfers from Haskell Institute to Ship Rock Indian School as principal under Navajo agency. Emmett J. Roberts leaves Haskell to serve as educational field representative for West Shoshone agency with headquarters at Elko Nevada. Acting Supt Solon Ayers says replacements to be announced soon.
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Haskell Institute
Indian Service
John F. Carmody
Ship Rock Indian School
Ship, Rock, N. Mex
Emmett J. Roberts
Haskell
West Shoshone Agency
Elko, New
Roberts
Elko
Carmody
Winnebago
Neb
John Levi
Midland College
Fremont
Nebr
Marceline
Ship Rock
Clarence Powless
Warner Coffin
Solon G. Ayers
Washington House Ways and Means Proposes New Excises
The committee, after defeating sales tax plans, moves to new taxes including bank check levies or a flat percentage on withdrawals and a soft drink tax targeting about 146 million dollars annually. It adopts a withholding system for income taxes starting next January with 10 percent deductions and phased credits against 1943 and 1944 tax bills.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
Treasury
Lawrence Junior Chamber Elects Five New Directors
New directors Paul Smart Bud Hanna Herb Pine Lester Scott and Norman Edmonds were elected for three year terms at a scenic held by the Lawrence Junior Chamber of Commerce at Olcom's grove last evening. About 50 people attended the picnic with a softball game and horseshoes before supper and dancing.
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Lawrence Junior Chamber of Commerce
Paul Smart
Bud Hanna
Herb Pine
Lester Scott
Norman Edmonds
Olcom’s Grove
Weather forecast shows thundershowers in west tonight
The west portion of Kansas is expected to receive thundershowers tonight with little change in temperature through tonight and into Tuesday forenoon.
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Kansas
West Portion
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