Landings EnemY Planes a Landings EnemY Planes
U.S. Fifth Fleet under Admiral Spruance blunted a major Japanese carrier attack near Guam and Rota in a two phase battle, downing hundreds of enemy planes and sinking or damaging several ships. American pilots reported 854 to 21 in the second phase, with Guam airfields largely secured as the fleet pursued remnants toward the Philippines.
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U. S. Fifth Fleet
A.P
Chester Nimitz
Worden
Guam
Marianas Islands
Saipan
Carmera
Danidhi Ee
Philippines
Saigon
Adm
Raymon Amey Spruance
Spruance
Rota
Ghamy
Aand
Spruancer
Pattle
Nipspon
Marianas
Scrugnce
Tokyo
Arthur Reed Dies After Bullet Wound at Home
Arthur Reed aged 42 died at Lawrence Memorial Hospital from a self inflicted bullet wound at his Maine Street home. He had endured injuries from a past accident and never fully recovered. Survived by wife Nell Reed, parents Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Reed, and brothers Earl and Clarence. Funeral Monday at 2:80 from Rumsey funeral home with Rev. Ernest L. Snodgrass officiating. Burial in Oak Hill cemetery.
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Arther Reed
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Maine Street
Nell Reed
Herbert Reed
Earl
Minnesota
Clarence
Lawrence
Rumsey Funeral Home
Ernest L. Snodgrass
Oak Hill Cemetery
United States and 17 Americas Recognize Bolivia Government
Washington reports that the United States and 17 other American republics today recognized Bolivia's government, ending six months of diplomatic isolation. Uruguay agreed to extend recognition but will not take the technical step yet. Recognition aligns with support for the United Nations' cause.
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Washington
United States
Bolivia
Uruguay
United Nations
KU Man Burns to Death in Cherry Point Fire
Lt. Charlie Toberer, KU 1940 graduate and design instructor, burned to death in a recent fire at Cherry Point North Carolina. He came to KU from New York City in 1937 and lettered in track in 1938 39 and 40. He pursued a master's at Syracuse before entering the Marines in 1942 after a year at Cherry Point.
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Charlie Toberer
University of Kansas
Cherry Point, N
Toberer
New York City
Syracuse University
Marines
Cherry Point
Stamp and rationing notes from four books and periods
Ration details list several stamp types and values for food and fuel. References include stamps 40 five pounds for home canning, airplane stamps 1 and 2, gasoline coupons 12 4 and C 3 C 4, and oil period coupons valid through September 21. New periods to be issued as rationing boards authorize.
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Jecal
Jecal Rationina Boarda
Summer drive launched by Reds in big East battle
A World War II era report describes Soviet forces in a major offensive east of Mogilev and near Vitebsk. German reconnaissance noted artillery concentrations around the Smolensk Orsha railway while counterattacks offset small advances.
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Soutm
Mogilev
Re Vitebsk
Transocean
Smolensk-Orsha
Moscow
Tunn
Minsk
Poland
Vitebsk-Mogilev
Tovina
Service Members Updates From Overseas and Local Fame
Armed Forces Ed Riling reports his son Edward T. Riling Jr on the Atlantic fleet is well and sends hello to friends in Canton. Lt. Clare J. Colman leaves Fort Benning to spend leave with parents Willis and Mrs. Colman. Corporal Richard G. Rice tours with Kostelanetz and Lily Pons in Iran, playing violin for morale. Hilda Jacobson learns her son Arvid D. Jacobson is promoted to lieutenant with the army signal corps in Washington. Sgt. Guy R. Street reports arrival in England in good health. Bryce A. Hinkson, Liberty Memorial high school valedictorian, enters Naval Reserve training at Great Lakes. Carl E. Bushey, S1c, transfers to navy fleet school in San Diego as a musician. Pvt. Anna J. Ward part of 400 WACs reaching the Mediterranean theater after Rome’s fall. Capt. Kenneth D. Forney hospital bound in Italy for rheumatism treatment. Forfeited traffic bond by Fred Weeks. others pay parking fines. Local notices include Masonic event next Monday with supper.
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Kostelanetz
Lily Pons
Cpl
Richard G. Rice
W. H. Rice
Tennessee Street
Iran
Persian Gulf Command Orchestra
Andre Kostalanetz
Corporal Rice
J. A. Robinson
East 15Th Street
Joel A. Robinson
England
Quartermaster Corps
Pvt. Robinson
Hosital
Theetter
Hilda Jacobson
Kentucky Street
Arvid D. Jacobson
Jacobson
Army Signal Corps
Washinton
D. C
Yanks Drive Over A Forte Peak
Allied forces press inland from the Cherbourg area as fighting intensifies across Normandy. Capture efforts near St Lo Ourville widen the corridor toward La Haye du Puits while British and Canadian sectors report German tank counterattacks repelled. Weather improves enabling resumed Allied supply unloading and French resistance activity increases under high command directives.
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Cap de la Hague
Thi
Fae
Cherbourg
France
Eisenhower
St. Lo-D’ourville
la Haye du ‘Puits
Normandy
Tilly-sur-Seulles
Caen
Lawrence magician to perform during Employees Week at Jayhawker
Lawrence area news notes a half hour magic show by Rex Kendall a postal clerk and local hobbyist on the Jayhawker stage as part of Employees Week. The item mentions a driverless car accident at Ninth and Indiana streets injuring no one and outlines local dog quarantine rules and hospital service disruptions.
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Rex Kendall
Kendall
Hobby
Ninth
Indiana Streets
Dick Dreher
Ninth Street
Palans
Ing Ninth
Otto Ellis, Jr
Dreher
Deaths and Funerals for 13-Year-Old Marlin Sheppard
Funeral services for Marlin Sheppard aged 13 who died Wednesday in Kansas City from a heart attack will be held tomorrow at 2:30 PM from Barnett funeral home in Baldwin. Rev. Clyde Brewster and Rev. James Wilson will assist. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. He is a grandson of Mrs. Edward Wright of Baldwin.
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Marlin Sheppard
Kansas City
Barnett
Baldwin
Clyde Brewster
James Wilson
Ottawa
Oakwood Cemetery
Edward Wright
Roosevelt names 12 to represent U S at Bretton Woods
June 2 report states President Roosevelt named 12 government leaders and economists to represent the United States at the international monetary conference at Bretton Woods. Included are Morgenthau aides, Vinson, Atcheson, Brown, Eccles, and Spence among others, with Tobey Wagner Wolcott as legislators to serve on banking and currency committees.
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Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Bretton Ay Waa
Legation
Bondae
Henry Morgenthau
Sean
Currey Oan
Senate
Cun Ie
Heanerae
Techn
Fcal
Wi Morgenthau
Fred M. Vinson
Dean Atcheson
Ea E. Brown
Irat National Bank of Chicago
Leo T.rowley
Marriner S. Eccles
Federal Reserve Board of Governors
Mabel Newcomer
Vassar College
Rent Spence
D-Ky
House
Charles W. Tobey
Rn.h
Robert F. Wagner
D-N.y
Harry D. White
Secretary of the Treasury
Jesse P.wolcott
R-Mich
Banking and Currency
Market News and Wheat Rally in Chicago Grain Report
Chicago grain notes show mill buying of wheat futures supporting July and September, with prices above yesterday's close amid profit taking. Oats, rye, and barley also advance, while Kansas City hogs and cattle move variedly. cash grain quotes and futures open interest listed for June 23 with regional receipt estimates.
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Chicage Grain
Chicago
Kansas City
Erie
Local Personal Notes Highlight Summer Travel and Visits
A compilation of names and movements from Lawrence as residents and visitors plan summer moves. A. D. Weaver heads to Waterford Connecticut with relatives, while Dr Clemens Hartig travels to Cleveland for a three year Crile Clinic fellowship. Families from Iowa City to Rock Springs and Greensboro to Hawthorne are noted, along with patients at Memorial hospital and local engagements for Janet Readie and Mrs. Minnie Adams Davis.
Chicago Potato Market Report June 28 With Prices and Supplies
Chicasa market overview shows: futures up to 189 on track 244 total shipments 1 272 supplies moderate for California long whites in fair demand and market firm to slightly strong. Butterfat 44 43.470 64.22 cents per pound. Eggs priced at 12.7 under ceiling for graded, current receipts 1606410. Poultry prices list base prices for hens leghorn hens turkeys old hens roosters and dressed squabs. Local market figures include grain prices wheat 1.40 yellow corn 1.045 oats 83 and butterfat and poultry prices for various classifications.
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U. So
California
eeBlise “Triumphe
Gehland Tmoderate
U. S
Fejumphis Uv
Nisiana Biles Triumphs
Une
Wall Street Roundup of June 23 1920s Market Action
Day in Wall Street reports erratic trading with strong interest in industrials and utilities. Big block transfers occurred as turnover hovered around 1.3 million shares, rail bonds improved selectively, cotton futures fell and grains mixed amid a volatile session.
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Wall, Street
New York
Motora
Chicago
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Arthur Reed
Republica
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Edward T. Riling, Jr
Canton
Clare J. Colman
Fort. Benning, Ga
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Pic
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Liberal
Ed Miller
Guy Street
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Guy R. Street
Bryce A. Hinkson
Liberty Memorial High School
Naval Reserve
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Carl E. Bushey
Fairfax Airport
Kan
Navy Fleet School
San Diego
Calif
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Navy Bluejacket
Olathe
Anna J. Ward
Mediterranean
Italy
Rome
Edna Forney
Kenneth D. Forney
Fred Weeks
Laurence Lodger
A. F
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Mason Degrea
Clar' Pacey
W. M
H. Quakenbush
Forte Peak
Altho
Johnson County
Ira Nuzutn
Sunflowers Village
Sow
Orry Owen
Douglas County District Court
Elm
K.U
Mary Dunden
Alma Stauffer
Red Cross
Shawnee County
Emmett Mcenroe
Menoken
Meenroe
Violet Mellenbrach
I Oak
Eldridge Heigl
Okty
Kansas City Livestock
Ap-Wwra
Shippers
First Baptist Church
Clinton Park
Ernest J, Snodgrass
R. F. Williams
Route Two
Memorial Hospital
Merrill Henry
Stephen Merrill
Henry
Betty Banning
Charles Banning
U. S. Coast Guards
Seattle
Wash
Alpha Omicron Pi
Margaret Smith
Kangss City
Phyllis Good
Perry Dixie Dymonda
Sterling
Beverly Mag Reltz
Olathe -Sersh
Ann Jones
Garden City
Misa
Agnes Evans
Will Griesa
Imperial Club
Nincheon
M. F. Hudson
J. M. Sanderson
A. D. Weaver
Waterford
Conn
Arthur Weaver
L. B. Deapes
Clemens Hartig
Hospital of the Good Samaritan
Soales
Frence
Hartig
Cleveland
Crile Clinic
Robert T. Davis
Tom
Ann
Iowa City
John Brand
W. B. Ross
Greensboro
C. G. Perkins
Pvt
Kenneth Ross
Camp Phillips
Salina
George Spears
George Kettering
Rock Springs
Wyo
Ira Kettering
Maxine Kettering
Raymond Worley
C. W. Petefish
Richland
Janet Readie
Ithaca
N. Y
George Hackman
Edna Patterson
August Dahlene
Herbert
Shirley
Hawthorne
George Watts
Gene Weber
Inglewood
San Antonio
Tex
Harold Boener
Hannah Ericson
Route 1
Memorial Hosital
Jannie Lange
Manteca
Norris Lange
Lange
Stockton Field
Ralph
Ward
Emporia
Kansas State Florists Association
Delbert Perkins
Fort Benning
Rhoda Perkins
Minnie Adams Davis
Douglas ‘Hospital
Davis
Massachusetts Istreet
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Douglas County
John C. Emick
Bien Area
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Johne Manavill
Montgomery
North ‘Motor
Paramount
Roebueck
Nouthern Pacific
United Acraft
Meni Wu
Steeley Wilson & Ee
Lawrence Wy
Kansas
Hercules Employment Office
Highway 10
Eudora
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U.S. Employment Service
8Th
Vermont
Lawrence, Kan
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