German Guns Slow Allied Push At Cherbourg Port
Allied forces press toward Cherbourg as German defense concentrates on forts and underground strongpoints. Omar N Bradley directs artillery and naval fire to limit town damage while mopping up pockets of resistance. Remnants of four Nazi divisions resist near Cap de la Hague as American and British units push from Vauville to Cherbourg and eastward along the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altho
Omar N. Bradley
Suill
Cap de’ la Hague
Vauville
Equer-Dreville
Cherbourg
Dtaelf
Wbrettville
Ap Barfieur
Supreme Command
Germa
Montgomery
Aru
Tilly-sur-Seulles
Fontenay
Life in Russia described by J N Whitney Rotary talk
J N Whitney, chemical engineer with years in Russia, spoke at the Lawrence Rotary meeting about Russia’s rapid advances. He cited a vast uneducated population, universal labor, no private wealth or middle class, one Communist party, atheism, and courts focused on politics with crime deemphasized, noting Russians’ fixation on making Russia the greatest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Whitney
Rusaia
Lawrence Rotary
Russia
Communist
Guost
Whitney
Communist Party
Perhans
Personal notes from a wartime era gathering and travels
The item lists travelers and gatherings including Mrs. 14 N Lewis and Mrs. Ethel High departing for Chicago to attend the Republican national convention. Forrest Jackson Junius Underwood Dr J L Perry and Clyde Franks returned from a 10 day fishing trip at Blackduck Minnesota. Reba Antrim, aunt of Grace Pearson, underwent a masp operation at Mercy hospital San Diego and is improving. Larry Greeve, about three, treated for head cuts after a porch fall. Beverley Byrd, 24, son of Senator Harry F Byrd, wounded June 6 in Normandy as a paratrooper in the 82nd airborne division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Greeve
Memorial Hospital
Lunflower ‘Village
Senator Byrd
Washington
P—Pyot
Beverley Byrd
Harry F. Byrd
I-Va
Byrd
Normandy
War Department
Young Byrd
82Nd Airborne Division
Ration stamps details include through dates and uses
The notice outlines ration stamp validity for foods and fuels with stamps 5 Pi, 6, and various Airplane, Gasoline, and Accupene coupons. It states indefinite validity for some items, specific end dates such as February 28 1946, and urges rationing boards to issue new periods as received while warning against misapplication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Loscal
On First Ballot Continues War Speech and Dewey Hopes
The article describes a crowded convention hall with a raised platform and officials, reporters, and guests. Dewey plans to reach Chicago for an acceptance speech, while Dewey supporters gather state delegations, with Warren as temporary chairman and discussions of postwar policy and war bonds.
Deaths and Funerals in Lawrence Area
Henry F Underwood died at 2 30 A M in Monrovia California he was son of Mr and Mrs William Underwood of Lawrence survived by wife Agnes son Ralph of Pasadena and five brothers Funeral in Monrovia Tuesday Mrs Clare White Darsie widow of Rev George Darsie died June 23 Washington PA 74 Funeral at home then Bethesda Burial in Ohio Survived by sister-in-law Miss Pera Nell Darsie Rev Darsie once pastor in Lawrence Dixie Lee Givan 41 of 745 North Third Street died Saturday funeral Tuesday 10 A M with Rev A Petia burial Oak Hill Wreck delays traffic at Wakarusa derailment of eight freight cars including three wheat cars on Santa Fe railroad disrupted service south of Topeka
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry F. Underwood
William Kollender
Monrovia
Calif
William Underwood
Lawrence
Agnes Underwood
Ralph
Pasadena
Art Underwood
Leeman Underwood
Amorita
Okla
Ben Underwood
Wilmore
Charles
Richard Underwood
San Diego
Clare White Darsie
George Darsie
Mt. Sterlinng
East Chestnut Street
Washington
John W. ‘Love
Bethesda
Darsie
Dixie Lee Givan
Dixie Tee Givan
North Third Street
Mattie Givan
Tuesay Ne
A. Petia
Santa Fe
Wakarusa
Tne
Topeka
Sonio Ae
Ottawa
Wreck Halts Trains Through Weekend in Lawrence
Damaged track after wreck blocks lines to Lawrence with rail traffic delayed all Saturday evening. Repair crews expected to finish the work today and restore normal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Women Lead Fifth War Loan Bond Drive Totals
Reports from Fifth War Loan headquarters show $142603.50 in bonds sold through the agency with district tallies from Woodlawn Lincoln Pinckney New York McAllaster Cordley and other areas. Women at stores and booths raised $19013.40 in stamps and bonds, aided by VFW Auxiliary American Legion and Veronican Society volunteers. Frank E Clarke bought 12 bonds and his wife bought a $450 electric clock with bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinckney
Woodlawn- Lincoln
W. Hellstrom
J. J. Krum
Cocaptain
Earl Patton
New York
Harry Gregg
McAllaster
Maurice Cohen
Cordley
Charles Springer
C. M. Baker
Ivan Randall
Alice Dicker
Woodlawn-Lincoln
George March
George Dunkley
Ralph Gimbler
Paul Harnar
A. Hodges
Glenn Harris
Lawrence
Pine
W. C. Hunsinger
George Melvin
Kress
Woolworth's
Weaver's
Penney’s
Woolworth’s
M. C. Cannon
Robert White
Rose Pearce
C. H. Ziesenis
R. Junkins
Ralph Tripp
Flora Miles
Minnie Rockland
Robert M. Price
H. W. _Firner
V.F.W. Auxiliary
C. M. Daniels
Murphy
Corel
Misa Belle Elkinney
Yvonne Saunders
Bessie ‘Buck
Bessie Westergren
W. C. Hamilton
American Legion’s Auxiliary
A. M. Ockerblad
Lucy Stith
M. Bellinger
F. B. Shimmons
Robert Learned
D. J. Richardson
Ida Lyons
Veronican Society of
St. John’s
Weaver’s
A. Brockelsby
K. Butler
D. L. Noone
A. F. Hunter
George Stratton
First National
Waldemar Geltch
T. H. Aezman
D. L. Patterson
F. C. Allen
J. Marks
W. W. Davis
L. N. Lewis
Lawrence National
Roy Miller
Maude Landig
C.‘H. Ashton
Anne Stone
R. H. Wheeler
American Legion Auxiliary
Lawrence notices announce campus events and local meetings
Informational session on the KU Guidance Institute and workshop planned for 9 30 p m over KFKU with institute leaders IT Stockton J W Twente and Dr Elizabeth K Wilson as speakers The Lawrence city council meets 8 p m at city hall The board of education gathers 7 30 p m tomorrow at Liberty Memorial high school to review 1944 45 budget Douglas county commissioners Convene 9 a m Wednesday at the courthouse WREN radio to broadcast the keynote speech by Governor Earl Warren of California at 9 p m and news from the convention floor Tomorrow 12 6 p m WREN carries convention coverage Former President Herbert Hoover’s address airs tomorrow at 9 p m James C Taylor buys Bill’s Lunch 717 Massachusetts Street Taylor’s Iota operator of Brick’s cafes and the Cottage in the University district One vacation My office will be invited for the next 3 weeks starting June 28 Dr Florence Barrows Pons
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Chicago
Green
Illinois
Pfc
Harry Reagsoner
Minneapolis
Barl Warren
California
National Committee
Dewdy
New York
Pennsylvania
Kansas
Massachusetts
Iowa
Spangler
Arren
Warren
James A. Farley
Big Jim
Roosevelt Rane
K. U.guidance Institute
KFKU
Ank
Stockton
School of Business
J. W. Twente
School of Education
Elizabeth K. Wilson
Kansas City
Board of Education
Liberty Memorial High School
WREN
Earl Arren
Herbert Cover
K. U
Lawrence
Nelson P. Horn
Baker University
Memorial Stadium
Chauncey S. Boucher
University of Nebraska
J. N. Carman
H. B
Chubb
R.G. Mahieu
Kansans at Convention in Chicago Report
Kansas reporters describe the 12th Republican National Convention in Chicago with references to Lincoln era history, Kansas delegates and leaders in attendance. Senator Capper and Rep Hope await at the Stevens hotel as multiple state delegations stay nearby, amid mixed signals on Roosevelt’s renomination prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Henry J. Allen
Stevens
Kansas
Congress
Capper
Hope
California
Connecticut
Hawaii
Indiana
Iowa
Missouri
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
Ohio
Oklahoma
Vermont
West Virginia
Ers
Roosevelt
New York City
Midwest Negro People’s Assembly
Parkway Ballroom
Noted Hosts Help Serve Service Men at Community Center
A large hospitality effort at the Community building Saturday night drew many local hosts and hostesses. Volunteers from Progressive Reding club, St. John's church, and United Home Service fed 135 service men and families with a 4‑dish buffet, ran a game room, and organized a musical jam session, despite hot conditions and ventilator issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Winsler
Paul Winter
H. A. Jetmore
William Frowe
F. B. Dodds
Progressive Reding Club
Harold Fisher
R. P. Stringham
Frank Stockton
K. U
A. E. Woestemeyer
Winona Venard
Joie Staptleton
Iva Palmer
W. C
Boardman
Sam Ferguson
Jeanne Scott
Bill
E. L. Raynes
Community Service League
Karl Todd
Emmett Williams
C. M. Less
United Home Service Club
June McMillen
John Weatherwax
Obed Thompson
John McKee
Storm wrecks wheat fields in Sumner county Kansas
Tornadic winds and hail devastated about twenty five square miles of wheat in Sumner county on Friday night. Henry Stayton, elevator operator, reported the damage. Four inch rain was recorded at some location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anson
Kan
Ates
Sumner County
Henry Stayton
Lan
Springfield strike ends as papers resume publication
Settlement announced by Springfield Newspapers Inc ends a labor dispute that halted the Morning Daily News and the Evening Leader Press since last Friday. Also reported are local fines for drunkenness: Leo Homer LaBruyer $10, Leo Meredith $10, Serene Ricketts of Tulsa $10, and an injury complaint about Mrs. Lillie Silvers who broke her left arm at 1818 New York Street with severe bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
UPI
Daily News
Springfield Newspapers, Inc
Folica
Leo Homer
LaBruyer
Leo Meredith
Serene Ricketts
Tulsa
Lillie Silvers
New York Street
Military leave notices and civic talk on KFKU
Lt. George Rinker of the Army Air Corps spends a 15 day leave with his wife at her parents home in Hartley. Clarence Bartz arrives on furlough from Farragut Idaho to visit his family. Jack Starkey has arrived in the Admiralty Islands with an aviation radio group. Herbert Champion returns to Wilmington after 12 days with relatives. Will Speak on KFKU Evan Wright speaks on Emblamed Food on state board of health radio series. Wichita wins right to self insure under workmen's comp law per Kansas supreme court ruling, saving about $6000 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George €. Rinker
Army Air Corps
Shreveport
J. W. Hartley
Rinker
Clarence Bartz
Farragut
Ida
Jack Starkey
Admiralty Islands
Yeoman
George Q. ‘Starkey
Starkey
Vermont Street
University of Kansas
Cpl
Herbert
Champion
Ion
Wilmington
Frank Champion
McLouth
Corporal Champion
KFKU
Evan Wright
Food and Drug Division
State Board of Health
Board of Health
Meriene So
Topeka
Wichita
Kansas Supreme Court
Market News Livestock Close Kansas City June 26 AP-WFA
Market news from Kansas City reports hogs unchanged and cattle steady with mixed steer and heifer prices. slaughter calves and yearlings show varied demand, while sheep remain weak to lower. Chicago potato and Kansas City produce markets show firming trend for top quality, with mixed pricing across items and regional staples.
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Kansas City
Jund
Texas
Chicago
California
U. S
Arizona
Louisiana Bliss
Arkansas Bliss
U.S
Wartime letters lift town morale and growth in Kansas
Residents note mail from England resumes boosting spirits as housing strains ease with newcomers. At K U the spring commencement expands with 206 degrees awarded and 19 from Lawrence. Professors Carman Chubb Mahieu promoted. SOW adds workers. temp hits 98 degrees during graduation.
Bond Rally and Auction fuels county push in town
The Bond Rally at Haskell Stadium drew 5,000 with a bazooka demonstration by soldiers and $209,800 in War Bonds sold plus $220,258 pledged. High bids included $50,000 for a trench knife by three local Legionnaires and a Japanese hand grenade carried from Aleutians by Lt. Col. J Mott. Douglas county’s Fifth War Loan total stood at $1,039,532.25 toward a $2,213,400 quota as harvest news and farm labor efforts fill the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aleutians
J. M. Mott
Lawrence
Alaska
Ies
Douglas County
Wall Street Advances Amid Investment Demand Surge
The Day In Wall Street New York June 26 AP reports a revival of speculative and investment demand powering a brisk session. Favorites rose fractions to two or more points, many reaching highs since 1937 as low-priced stocks, motors, utilities and other industrials moved in blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
New York
Market activity lifts turnover to around 1.7 million shares
Shares traded rose at the open and held gains through the session as overall market direction stayed higher. The day saw persistent buying among leading issues with liquidity improving and the market’s upward drift evident in the early and mid sessions.
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Cer
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Rotary Club
A.P
Douglas County Commissioners
Court House
Massachusetts Street
Taylor
Brick's
University ‘Tudent
Oscar Btauffer
Lincoln
Alton A. Gillispie
St. Francis
Kansas Selegation
John H. Gillispie
McClelisn
Bill White
Alliance
Eric Johnston
Warren Hile
Perry
First Christian Church
Buddy
Sone
Robert Oyler
Bob
Chamber of Commerce
Merle Akers
Hercules Powder Company
Sunflower Ordnance Works
Haskell Stadium
Roland Robb
Derby Grain Company
Great Bend
Congregational Church
Red Cross
Red
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Kaw
Leavenworth’ County
Huntsman Haworth
Elgin Woody, Jr
Italy
Bernard “Poco” Frazier
Philbrook Art Center
Oklo
J. G. Jeffries
Tennessee
Lawrence, Kansas
Cent Motors
du Douglas
Airsace
General Electric
General Foods
General Motors Hercules
Johns-Maneville
Kennecott C
Montgomery Ward
Penney Jo
Phillipe Petwimverremecoenenen
Ty Sears
Roebur
Ind
Texas Co
Swift Co
US Rubber
US Steel
Weaz el & Mie
Aseninne- Stu
Wilson & Co
City Cab
Reliable Stock Company
Mees
Willys-Overland
Studebaker
Chrysler
U. S. Steel
Youngstown Sheet
America Afriines
Sinclair Oil
Santa
Me Palace
Mase
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