Ordnance Officer Seen Action After Intense North Africa Battle
Major William C. Farmer of Kansas City is the only known army ordnance officer to endure 96 hours without sleep and survive 1000 cactus needle wounds after dive bomb and armored clash in North Africa. He served with First Armored Division, helped plan and observe in Italy, Sicily, and North Africa, and led a Jeep dash under heavy German fire near Kasserine Pass before retreating to safety in a cactus patch. Now assistant director of training at Aberdeen Proving Ground, he is 33, married, and a former Ford service engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C
Kim”) Farmer
Kansas City
Army Ordnance
Charles H. Pruden, Jr
Sunflower Ordnance Works
Farmer
North Africa
Sicily
Italy
First Armored
Gela
Allied Force Headquarters
United States Fifth Army
Kasserine Pass
Blitzkreig
Ordnance School
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Ford Motor Company
Issouri
World War II ration stamp schedule summary
The notice outlines wartime ration stamp validity across multiple categories. It lists dates for stamp validity including May 20 1945 for several food stamps, February 28 1945 for sugar, April 30 1945 for shoe stamps, and June 21 1945 for certain gas coupons. It details regional variations for gas, fuel oil, and a new stamp validity beginning May 1.
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Arcaristed
Rocky Mountaint
Far West
Lawrence Post Commended for Omnibus Bill Support
Lawrence American Legion Dorsey Liberty post commander W H Pasewark received a commendation letter from state adjutant Irvin Cowger praising the post for securing public backing for the Omnibus Bill. The group gathered 1500 signatures urging passage as eggs fall to 25 cents a dozen and spring nears amid thaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Pasewark
Dorsey-Liberty
American Legion
Irvin J. Cowger
Congress
Patton Incident Closed Says Stimson in March Press
Secretary of War Stimson stated Patton has not been relieved and is reassigned to command of another enemy force. He declared the Patton incident closed at a press briefing while noting the new assignment location has not yet been disclosed. Prospective renters and home buyers read the classified page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chirop Mumford
Roland Mumford
Maple Street
Frank R. Strong
Frank Strong
Columbus
Washington
Mar
Stimson
Patton
George S. Patton,Jr
U. S Seventh Army
Italy
Alexander M. Patch
Scott
Internal Revenue
Kansas State College
University of Kansas
Fourth Term Opposed by Oklahoma Anti-New Deal Democrats
Harry H. Woodring, Roosevelt's former secretary of war, told Oklahoma Democrats that anti New Deal groups have formed in about a dozen states to block a fourth term. He heads the American Democratic National Committee and urged organizing delegates to oppose Roosevelt at the Democratic National Convention. He warned that if needed they would field real Democratic candidates in states both south and north of the Mason-Dixon line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mar
Hull
Russia
Finland
United States
Germany
Helsinki
Britain
Roosevelt
Moscow
Oklahoma
City
Harry H. Woodring
Kansas
American Democratic National Committee
Mason-Dixon Line
Woodring
New Deal
Stimson Reports War Casualties Across Services
Washington reports total war casualties to 168,292 since start of conflict. Army dead wounded missing and prisoners total 126,193. Navy and coast guard casualties 42,090, with 17,887 killed, 10,754 wounded, 9,036 missing, 4,422 prisoners of war. Since Italy landing in September 9, casualties rise to 39,058.
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Washington
Mar
Stimson
Navy
Coast Guard
Italy
Cassino
War Department
Stimison
Marines
Pictures Highlight Cub Pack 58 Meeting at Trinity Church
Cub Scouts of Pack No. 58 gather at Trinity Lutheran Church tomorrow at 7 30 for a program featuring University of Kansas Visual Education Department films Kentucky Pioneers South of the Border and Defense Against Invasion. Parents attend as guests and advancement awards are presented by Rev Alfred J Beil. Den reports note a recent waste paper drive benefiting the Red Cross. Den mothers listed include Mrs Klaus Abegx Mrs M J Patterson Mrs Floyd Holcomb Mrs Craig Mrs M C Ball Mrs F V Cox Mrs Guy Darnell and Mrs Miller Carpenter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church
Visual Education Department
University of Kansas
Kentucky Pioneers
Alfred J. Beil
Marines Secure New Bases on Emirau Island
On Emirau Island in the South Pacific marines landed at two points and, within four hours, secured bases about 580 miles from Truk. The operation, praised as near perfect, met light resistance with only brief firing as the first landing craft touched shore. By nightfall the troops and heavy equipment were ashore and the flotilla retired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emirau Island
Truk
South Pacific
Possession of Emirau Signals Final Link in Ring of Bases
The statement likens possession of Emirau to sighting an enemy vessel and describes a chain of bases around 90,000 Japanese troops at Rabaul Kavieng and Bougainville. It warns of future trouble for Truk in the Caroline Islands as a northward threat emerges.
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Truk
Emiran Island
St. Matthias
Rabaul
Kavieng
Noes
Emirau
New Britain
New Ireland
Bougainville Island
Japan
Caroline Islands
Service News From Lawrence on Armed Forces Members
S/Sgt Richard Dawes transfers to Mission Texas for Columbia training with relatives meeting him in Topeka en route. Lt Edward Garich reports completing Navy and Army wings and will do sea rescue duty. Cpl Stanton Kreider returns home from Orlando air base after winter at Fort Bliss Texas. A C T Donald Burnett moves to Minter Field for advanced training. Pvt Herbert Wilder Jr furloughs with family in Lawrence. Pfc Eldon Harwood serves in India and recalls Salaam Sahib chant. Lt Ralph Scott, Kansas State and KU graduate, commissioned in naval reserve in Kansas City. Second Lt Seba Eldridge Jr leaves for Harding Field after 10 days with parents. Mrs Juanita Ringo enjoys winter in California. son Jack in army medical corps. Lt C E Maiden departs for Albuquerque after 10 days with mother. Capt James K Hitt promoted to major at Anti Aircraft Artillery Training Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Stanton L. Kreider
Karl M. Kreider
Lawrence
Furlong
Orlando Air Base
Orlando
Fla
Fort Bliss
el Paso
Tex
Air Corps
Seba Eldridge, Jr
Harding Field
Baton Rouge
Seba Eldridge
Crescent Road
Eldridge
Luke Field
Ariz
Army Air Forces Pilot School
Camp Edwards
Mass
James K. Hitt
Maj. Hitt
K. U
Reserve Officers Corps
Major Hitt
General Staff
Command and General Staff School
Fort Leavenworth
Death notice for L F Holt of 1345 Pennsylvania street
L F Holt age unknown died Saturday in Yakima Washington while working there. Survived by wife Hattie Holt of the home here three sons Leslie Holt Los Angeles Darrell Holt Springfield and LeRoy Holt of the home plus two grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Holt
Pennsylvania Street
Yakima
Wash
Hattie Holt
Leslie Holt
Los Angeles
Calif
Darrell Holt
Springfield
LeRoy Holt
Thursday Bridge Club Meets At Mrs Durrs Home
Eudora Thursday afternoon club enjoyed contract bridge at three tables with nine members and guests Mrs Marion Everley and Mrs Otto Rosenau. Mrs Berthold Durr assisted with serving as St Patrick style decorations and refreshments were shared. Next meeting set for March 30 at Mrs Keith Starr’s home in Lawrence. Miss Henrietta Schubert rest with paralysis left side of face.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Durr
Marion Everley
Otto Rosenau
Keith Starr
Lawrence
Henrietta Schubert
F. G. Hughes
Miss Schubert
Local Social Notes From Oskaloosa Area
Funeral services for Mrs. A A Webber in Oskaloosa were attended by Mr and Mrs Alvin Bond Mrs Clifford Steffen and others. Several residents visited relatives in Lawrence and Baldwin over the weekend including Mrs Floyd Boers Mrs John Reusch and Miss Charlene Edelbrock.
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Kaw Valley Bank
Alvin Bond
Clifford Steffen
Gottlieb Nieder
David
A. A. Webber
Oskaloosa
Webber
Mr. Bond
Floyd Boers
John Reusch
Kermit Boers
Lawrence
Frank Sommers
William Zimmerman
Charlene
Edelbrock
Leela Bond
Baker Day
Baldwin
Alpha Chi Omega House
Miss Bond
Harold Morton
John Miller
Market News Markets at a Glance from New York
Market news reports mixed stocks and firmer bonds with gains in hogs and cattle. Chicago wheat steadies amid tight grain markets while rye strengthens and corn remains light. futures show notable activity and open interest, with livestock receipts and cash grain prices noted across Kansas City and Chicago markets.
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New York
Ralix
Wqners
St. Paul
Trate
New Orleans
Chicago
Mar
Milwaukee
Altho
Laplad
Kansas City
Lee
Wall Street Mixed as Markets Close Lower on Friday
Commodity and stock scenes across Chicago Kansas City and Idaho show mixed signals. Potatoes steady with firm western demand while grain and poultry markets vary. Wall Street ends down with transfers over a million shares and occasional small gains in select rails and aircraft issues.
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Chicago
U. S
Idaho Russet Barbanke U
Colorado Red McClures J. S
Bigs
U. 3
Wall Street
New York
Spar
Chines Et Oes SS
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Ordnance Officer
Wm. C
Kim” Farmer
The
American War Dads
Roger Allen
R. W. McClure
George Docking
Edwin F. Abels
F. W. Jaedicke
USS
Carolyn Handy
Cabell Handy
Delta Airlines
Lima
Peru
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
Harry Woodring
Pack 58
Pskov
Markian M. Popoff
Red Army
Dno
Baltic States
Richard Dawes
Mission
Columbia
Dawes
Topeka
Mra
Texas
Mary Ellen Simmons
Sergeant Dawes
Glenn A. Dawes
Edward Garich
J. Garich
P. E. Y. Navy
Garic
A.C.T. Donald F. Burnett
Amarillo
Minter Field
Herbert Bruce Wilder, Jr
Army Air Forces
Virginia Wilder
Haskell Institute
Misa Sheila Wilder
Eldon Harwood
India
U. S. Army Air Forces
Ralph L. Scott
Tennessee Street
Kan
United States Naval Reserve
Office of Naval Diller Procurement
Juanita Ringo
Jeanne
California
C. E. Maiden
Albuquerque
N. M
H. E. Maiden
Missouri Street
Eudora
Burma
Air Boss Pot Estatea
HES
Sir John Baldwin
Southeast Asia
Jamibs
Brune Brothers R. F. D. No
America
Lawrence, Kansas
Springs
Tel & Tel
T&s Nw Beil Steet
Ches & Ohio
Chrysler Corp
Dougas Air
du Pont
Eagle Picher li
Eastman Kodak
General Electric
General Foods Iy
General Motors
Greyhound Corp
Gia
Hercules Powder
Johns Mansville
Kennecott
Montgomery Ward — Te 'Nat Dairy
North Am Co
Penney JC
Phillips Pet
Radio
Sears. Roebuck
Standard Oil
Ind
Texas Ca
United Aircraft
Tez
G_S Steel West El & Mig aage
Acre
Alpagora
Massachusetts
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