Rommel Withdraws After MARETH Line Defeats In North Africa
Allied communique reports Rommel pulling back deeper into Tunisian defenses after six Saturday actions cost him about 50 tanks and 200 prisoners. In northern sectors German attacks near Sedjenane failed, and Tozeur was briefly held by French forces as Allied air and sea offensives press German columns.
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North Africa
Mar
Erwin Rommel
Marethine
Tunisia
Bernard L. Montgomery
Tamera
Sedjenane
Mareth Line
Tozeur
Gafsa
Chott Dierich
Rommel
Eighth Army
Hallour
Montgomery
Western Desert
Sicilian
Bizerte
Jurgen von Arnim
Mateur-Beja
Arkansas Lieutenant Aided Axis Ship Attack North Africa
Lawrence L. Purifoy of El Dorado Arkansas helped in a U S bomber strike near North Africa that sank one Axis merchant ship and set two others on fire. The attack by Flying Billy Mitchell medium bombers likely hit a convoy in the Mediterranean between Sicily and Tunisia with heavy anti ship action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allied
North Africa
Lhut
Lawrence L. Purifoy
ElDorado
Ark
U.S
Billy Mitchell
Theediterranean
Sicily
Tunisia
Submarine War Sends Japanese Shipping Down in Pacific
Secretary Knox said U S submarine operations inflict heavy losses on Japanese shipping in the Southwest Pacific. He noted growing strength in the Solomons and described the overall Pacific theater as in suspended animation. Allied air forces warn against underestimating Japan as both sides report attacks across New Britain New Guinea Timor and Burma fronts.
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Associated Press
Navy
Knox
Japan
Southwest
Pacific
Douglas MacArthur
Australia
John Curtin
Bismarck Sea
Kansan Senate Move Shortens 1941 Session
A Senate resolution seeks final adjournment of the Kansan legislature on March 23 shortening the 50th regular session. Debates would end for all bills by March 18 with only appropriation bills possible after that date. The bill restricts loan sharks to 10 percent annual interest on small loans up to $800 and requires regis tration and examination.
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Topeka
Kansan
Senate
Stock Market Index Dips to 46.1 on 60-Stock Average
The stock market average of 60 stocks falls to 46.1 after yesterday's reading of 46.4. Investors watch for market moves and potential shifts in shares across major listings.
Indian Service Summer School Held at Haskell Institute
The seventh in service summer school runs June 3 to 30 at Haskell Institute Lawrence marking first time at the city. Homer H. Howard says the session trains new Indian Service employees and women to teach in fields once dominated by men with enrollment expectations lower due to travel costs.
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Indian Service
Haskell Institute
Homer H. Howard
Lawrence
Howard
North
South Dakota
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Far West
Haskell Grounds
Altho
Willard W. Beatty
United States
Porter Claxton
West Georgia College
Haskell
Beatty
Taxpayers may seek 60 day extensions on returns
Washington March 9 The Internal Revenue Service will consider extensions beyond March 15 for individuals or corporations showing need. Helvering warns no blanket deferments and each case is decided on its merits. Corporations must file a tentative return and pay the first quarter estimate, with 6 percent interest on unpaid taxes from due date.
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Washington
Mar
Internal Revenue Bureau
Guy T. Helvering
Internal Revenue Commissioner
Helvering
Internal Revenue
Arkansas House Axes Senate Coach Salary Plan
The Arkansas House killed a senate resolution urging the University of Arkansas trustees to hire a named coach at a $12 000 annual salary to raise Arkansas athletic prestige. The move came amid apparent disinterest.
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Little Rock
Ark
Red Army Storms Toward Dnieper River Advance
Soviet forces driving west of Vyazma reach the Dnieper northwest of the Vyazma base. Pravda dispatch notes heavy Russian pressure on three fronts, with shelling along rail lines and advances near Zhatsk and Sychevka. German claims of progress near Kharkov are disputed. Red Army aims at Vyazma and Smolensk corridor.
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Moscow
Red Army
Sychevka
Dnieper
Vyazma
Associated Press
Kharkov
Russia
High Command
Orel
Seaeove Russa
Rzhev
Rzhev- Vyazma-Velikie Luki
Lvov
Arel
Altho
Voroshilovgrad
Donets Asin
Red Star
Izvestia
Kosnia
Vazuza
Nikitinka
Smolensk
Entrance Changes at Local Rationing Office
The rationing office entrance has moved to the north front door from the south door. City workers also relocated the interior partition to the north half of the passageway to unify access. The change aligns entrances for fuel oil rationing in the northeast corner and general rationing on the east side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Spanish Ambassador Protests a Book in Washington
Juan Francisco de Cardenas the Spanish ambassador protested to the state department over Thomas J. Hamilton's book Appeasement's Child The Franco Regime in Spain. Reviewers say it criticizes Franco's regime and calls for a government exile. Hamilton, a former NYT correspondent now in the US Navy, is cited as the source of the view that the embassy sees the work as propaganda.
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Washington
Juan Francisco de Cardenas
State Department
Thomas J. Hamilton
Spain
Hamilton
New York Times
Madrid
United States Navy
Counties Face Revenue Cuts From State Highway Funds
The state highway department revenue decline forces Douglas County and benefit districts to accept reduced allocations. Proposals include distributing 25 percent of net receipts to counties, pro-rating reductions, or excluding districts entirely. Legislators warn that keeping former levels could bankrupt the highway department.
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State Highway Department
Douglas County
Ray Wright
Highway Department
Slicing Bread Again In Lawrence As Ban Is Lifted
Lawrence housewives lay aside bread knives as Claude Wickard rescinds the two month old anti slicing ban. Local bakeries resume machine slicing and report costs to repair belts and blades while noting monthly sharpening and blade renewal expenses.
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Lawrence
Claude Wickard
Kansas City
Wickard
Lawrence Bakers
Eight Year Old Girl Struck by Car in North Lawrence
Daisy Rockhold eight was hit by a car in front of Wooddawn school North Lawrence at 1 05 pm. She had just left her father A L Rockhold 746 Walnut and ran around the car before starting to cross. Her left leg was broken between knee and hip. The other car driven by Payne stopped and helped move Daisy to Lawrence Memorial hospital. Both cars were headed west.
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Daisy Rockhold
Wooddawn School
North Lawrence
A. L. Rockhold
Walnut
Payne
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
German Ships Scuttled Near Bombay
Messages from Bombay report German cargo ships sheltering at Mormugao on the west coast of India were scuttled after crews disagreed over attempting a dash to Singapore. No ship counts or tonnage were provided.
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Bombay
India
Mormugao
Singapore
Morgan Suffers Heart Trouble at Boca Grande
P J Morgan, in Boca Grande Florida, suffers a return of his former heart trouble. The director of his banking house stated the situation and that they are anxious about his condition.
Lawrence Chamber hears talk on first class city status
Albert B. Martin outlines what Lawrence must do to become a first class city if population exceeds 15 000. Enumeration by July 15 triggers governor proclamation and possible switch to council or manager forms. Changes would include broader mayor powers and appointive officer roles while salaries remain limited.
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Mr. Martin
Lawrence
State Board of Agriculture
Martin
Kansas
Wichita
Salina
Atchison
Earth Shocks Felt Across Regions In Night Tremors
Tremors were recorded near New York by Fordham University seismograph at 1 03 48 a m and 1 14 04 a m with uncertain direction. Strong quakes rattled areas from Detroit to Pittsburgh early last night causing little structural damage and prompting many phone inquiries.
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New York
UPI
Fordham University
Joseph J. Lynch
Pittsburgh
East
Middle East
Ontario
Canada
Detroit
Women To Finish Red Cross Drive At Plant
About 50 women from Lawrence and DeSoto will resume Red Cross war fund solicitation at Sunflower Ordnance Works Friday and Saturday to complete the drive. In four days last week volunteers in 25 booths gathered 5065.54 dollars to be distributed to home chapters as donations directed. Mrs. M. S. Winter and Mrs. A. B. Weaver lead enrollment and transport. They depart the Community building at 8 15 a m and return about 7 p m.
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Lawrence and
DeSoto
Sunflower Ordnance Works
Red Cross War Fund
M. S. Winter
A. B. Weaver
Lawrence
Senate approves vast ships program and child care funds
The Senate Appropriations Committee endorsed a 6.28 billion dollar bill to finance 2 161 cargo ships with 4 billion in cash and 2 178 billion in contract authority. It also recommended 8.182 million for a high school victory corps pre military training. It rejected a 2.54 million wage boost for state workers federalized for war. Additional amendments include 2.973 million for grants to states aiding children of employed mothers and 1.2 million for maternity and infant care for wives of enlisted men.
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Washington
Mar
Maritime Commission
Senate Appropriations Committee
House
Senate
War Manpower Commission
United States Employment Service
Gasoline Coupon Renewal Requested for Lawrence Truckers
Douglas County War Price and Rationing Board announced truck operators in Lawrence and Douglas County may renew gasoline coupon books. Expiration is March 31. operators must mail or drop certificates of war necessity to the local rationing office for reissuance.
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Lawrence
Douglas County
Mini
Topeka
Triple Aaa
AAA
Late Sign Up Friday for Ration Books and Quotas
Registration for ration books numbers one and two and institutional quotas will be held in the Community building basement from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. W C Boardman coordinates civilian defense and will give an instruction on filling institutional forms Thursday 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce. John Brand, chair of the rationing board, pressed state HQ at Wichita for more institutional forms, noting some may be diverted to Lawrence if delayed. If forms are late, an improvised mimeographed version will be used for boarding houses fraternities and sororities.
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W. C. Boardman
Chamber of Commerce
John Brand
Wichita
Lawrence
Altho
County Keeps District Numbers In Shuffled Kansas Plan
The Kansas Senate sent to the house a bill to redraw Shawnee and Douglas county representative districts. Johnson county loses a proposed gain after Bourbon county was cut, leaving Douglas with district splits across Lawrence wards and towns like Eudora and Palmyra. Shawnee keeps three representatives with new boundary lines.
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Topeka
Kansas Senate
House
Shawnee
Douglas County
Johnson County
Bourbon County
Johnson-Bourbon
Mth
Lawrence
Lecompton
Kanwaka
Clinton
Marion
Willow Springs
Wakarusa
Grant
Eudora
Palmyra
Nielsen, Former Metropolitan Star, Dies at 68
Alice Nielsen, renowned soprano and former Metropolitan Opera star, died at home after a brief illness. A child prodigy in Kansas City, she rose to fame later with Victor Herbert composing promises for her in 1898. Her career included notable operettas and stage triumphs.
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Alice
New York
Nielsen
Metropolitan Opera
Enrico Caruso
Kansas City
Victor Herbert
Turkish Cabinet Resigns and Inonu to Name New Premier
Turkish radio reports the cabinet resigned and President Ismet Inonu asked Sukru Saracoglu to form a new government after Inonu won re election to a second term. The move followed the cabinet's resignation demanded by statute.
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London
Sukru Saracoglu
Ismet Inonu
Inoun
City Council Grants Two Beer Licenses in Brief Session
The council approved beer licenses for Ralph Bright of the Southern Pit Barbeque and Daniel W. Marks of Marks cafe amid brief business. Protests over the Marks license were noted but not grounds for denial. A street light request at Grant and Stanton was referred to the street committee. A county rent dispute over rationing office space was discussed, and $17 047.89 in claims were allowed including $4.05 for extra janitor work. Ernest M. Richards was hired as a general utility man at the water plant. Mayor Russell urged attendance at a Chamber of Commerce meeting to hear Albert Martin on first class cities. Ed Arnold, John Emick and Art Peck were reappointed to the Oregon street sewer appraisal board, with a hearing on assessments to March 29.
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Lawrence
Chamber of Commerce
Hotel Eldridge
Albert B. Martin
League of Kansas Municipalities
Topeka
Ralph Bright
Massachusetts
Daniel W. Marks
Marks Cafe
Grant and
Stanton Streets
F. A. Russell
Tlymouth
Ministerial Alliance
Ernest M. Richards
Winter Chevrolet Company
C. B. Russell
Eldridge
Albert Martin
Ed Arnold
John Emick
Art Peck
Oregon Street
Appeal by Leslies Over Lecompton Quarry Case
Attorneys for Mr and Mrs Henry Leslie of Lecompton appeal the Lecompton rock quarry case to the state supreme court. An order delays distribution of royalty money into district court until the appeal ends. In Douglas county district court Judge Hugh Means ruled for defendant Paul Sherman of Topeka. The Leslies seek to have a lease with Sherman declared invalid arguing the 1 cent per cubic yard royalty is not fair. Affidavits from three state highway officials claim rock prices have averaged 5 to 10 cents per cubic yard over 15 years. Names on affidavits include L L Marsh George Iffany and W W Dinklage.
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Henry Leslie
Lecompton
State Supreme Court
Douglas County
Hugh Means
Paul Sherman
Topeka
Leslie
Sherman
L. L. Marsh
Pahway
George Iffany
W. W. Dinklage
Snow predicted as spring unsettled in Kansas weather
Topeka reports light rain or snow and cooler air for north western Kansas with no freezing in east and south. Most snow cover has melted as Weatherman S. D. Flora notes spring isn’t here yet. West readings around 25 map tonight. eastern Kansans saw fortys yesterday and Goodland hit 66 with a 28 low.
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Topeka
Mar
Kansas
S. D. Flora
Kansay
Goodland
North Central
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