Roosevelt orders government operation of coal mines
President Roosevelt ordered immediate government operation of the nations coal mines with army protection if needed as a walkout by the United Mine Workers disrupts war production. Fuels Administrator Ickes will take possession and run operations to resume output for the war effort.
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Associated Press
Roosevelt
Ickes
Stimson
White House
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Army
Mine Companies Chosen as Operating Managers Under Ickes
President Roosevelt directed Interior Secretary Ickes to seize coal mines under strike threat and to appoint 3,400 bituminous mine firms as operating managers. The plan aims to keep production going with miners urged to return to work at current wages. Military aid may be used if order maintenance is needed.
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Ickes
Roosevelt
Secretary of War
Petter Don
Interior Secretary
Washington
Interior Ickes
Ickes’ Office
Allies Drive Deep in Tunisia From Mateur to Bizerte
American forces pressed toward Mateur and Bizerte capturing hill 609 and hill 623 near Djebel Tahient and advancing in the Sidi N'sir area. Allied air forces hit Axis warships off Cap Bon sinking or burning several vessels while bombers hit shipping concentrations and coastal targets. Patton's corps reported 200 prisoners as British forces ceded ground amid heavy fighting near Medjez el Bab.
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Ward Mateur
Djebel Tahient
U.S. Army Corps
George S. Patton, Jr
Djebel Tahent
Hill 609
Mateur
Sidi N’sir
Hill 623
Bizerte
First Army
Medjez-el-Bab
Federal ‘Communications Commission
James H. Doolittle
Mitchell
Cap Bon
Desert Air Force
British Admiralty
Mediterranean
Ras el Milah
Cap Ron
Ras el Fortress
Gulf of Tunis
Tost
Messerschmitts
Kelibia
Tunis
Sidi Ahmed
George 8. Patton, Jr
Workers Receive Flags For War Bond Participation
A flag for the corps of engineers and emblem for the ordnance department and Hercules employees were raised at Sunflower Ordnance Works in Kansas. Awards recognized 90 percent payroll participation in war bond deductions with 10 percent of pay going to bonds. Presenters included George Hillyer and George R. Foulke Jr. Other officials spoke as units reported near 100 percent participation.
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Sunflower Ordnance Works
Corps of Engineers
Ordnance Department
Hercules
George Hillyer
Kansas War Savings Staff
Betty Brady
Kansas City
Franc Pierpoint
Vivian Beddingfield
Lawrence
George R. Foulke, Jr
FE. E. Taylor
Charles. H. Pruden
Hercules Powder Comany
Hercules Company
White, Kansas publisher leaves New York hospital
William Allen White, 75, publisher of the Emporia Gazette, and his wife exit Roosevelt hospital after influenza. They planned to return to Kansas Monday after a brief stay at a New York hotel, with White eyeing coverage of the era’s crisis and noting interest in John L. Lewis.
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New York
William Allen White
Emnoria
Military Staff Hosts Dinner Before University Ball
The professor of military science and his staff hosted a dinner for 79 guests at the University club room in the Union building. Attendees included military officers Col. William Washington PMS&T Lt. Col. Jack R. Gage Capt. Flverson Baker Capt. George B. Smith and others plus nearly 200 guests from the R. U. T. C. unit and townspeople.
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University Club
Union Building
William
C. Washington
Pms&t
University
Jack R. Gage
Flverson Baker
George B. Smith
Benjamin F. Clark
Harold W. Wilson, Jr
Ross Ley
William Kollender
George W. Ahern
Maurice C. DeMars
Inducted into Army Selectees Reported From Leavenworth
The selectees who went to Leavenworth Monday were inducted into the army. Names include Leo T. Norcross Jr and others listed: Moses Gibson Haskell Lyle Hereman Fred H. Dunham Gaile K. Gimbler Chester W. Hess Harold E. Benfm Gilbert J. Stohs William M. Lonnecker Coral W. Admire.
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Leavenworth
Army
Selective Service Office
Leo T. Norcross, Jr
Michigan
Moses Gibson
Haskell
Lyle Hereman
Pennsylvania
Fred H. Dunham
Maine
Gaile EK. Gimbler
Baldwin
Chester W. Hess
West Ninth
Harold E. Benfm
Kansas City
Gilbert J. Stohs
Mississippi
William M. Lonnecker
Ohio
Coral W. Admire
Eudora
Riverland Wins Dixie Handicap at Pimlico
Riverland from the Louisiana farm won the $20,000 Dixie Handicap at Pimlico, finishing ahead of two rivals before a crowd of about 18,000. The May 1 race drew strong wagering and featured three-horse finish with a blank et in the order.
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Baltimore
Louisiana Farm
Pimlico
Dodgers Win 9 to 2 Over New York on May Day
Arky Vaughan belted a three run homer in the third as the Brooklyn Dodgers defeated New York 9 to 2. The victory solidified the Dodgers lead in the early season standings at Ebbets Field.
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Dodgers
New York
Arky Vaughan
Brooklyn Dodgers
Axis ships move west toward Tunis and Sicily signals
Berlin radio reports an enormous Allied fleet passing through the Gibraltar bottleneck with no confirmation elsewhere. observers in Spain anticipate major Mediterranean action as possible strikes on Tunis rear lines, axis escape routes, or targets at Sicily and Sardinia.
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North Africa
Berlin
Gibraltar
Gulf of Tunis
North African
Sicily
Sardinia
Talinea
Spain
Rodney
Malaya
Renown
Furious
Ilustrious
Argus
Mediterranean
French
Morocco
Nazi U Boat Sunk Off East Coast
A Coast Guard cutter sank a German U-boat off the Carolina coast and captured 33 crew members including the commanding officer, reported today. The action occurred several months ago and was confirmed by the Navy.
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Washington
Coast Guard
Carolina
Navy
Kansan Staff Sergeant James F OBrien Killed In Action
War department releases casualty list naming 176 soldiers including Staff Sergeant James F OBrien of Kansas. Parents Prof and Mrs F P OBrien of 612 Louisiana Street were notified April 5 that he was killed in action March 30 while serving as a gunner on a bomber in Alaska.
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James F. Obrien
War Department
Obrien
Mra. F.P. O Brien
Louisiana Street
Alaska
Union Control Law in Kansas Goes Into Effect Amid Litigation
Kansas new labor union control law takes effect today while lawsuits challenge provisions regulating unions and agents. Federal suits seek restraining orders. state officials await guidance as hearings push to May 17 and licenses are issued to initial applicants.
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Topeka
Kansas
U. S
A. B. Mitchell
Richard J. Hopkins
Frank J. Ryan
Mitchell
War gas training demo at University campus in Lawrence
Captain Gilbert Francis announces a two to five p m war gases school on the University of Kansas campus tomorrow. The Lawrence State Guard company will gather at the Military Science building at 2 p m for instruction and a gas demonstration. Officers from Topeka will attend and the event aims to recruit 10 more men to reach a 60 man roster as turnover remains high.
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Gilbert Francis
Lawrence Company
Kansas State Guard
State Guard
University
Jack Gage
Elverson Baker
M. R. McLean
Topeka
Charles H. Browne
Francis
Lawrence
National Armed Services
Sharp Air Battles Over Kuban and Donets Front
Moscow reports continued sharp air battles above the Kuban bridgehead in the Caucasus as German forces hold the area. On the Donets front south of Izyum a company of Nazi riflemen crossing the river was wiped out or driven back in icy waters, with most attackers killed.
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Moscow
Kuban
Caucasus
Donets River
Donets
Izyum
Kharkov
Red Army
Novorossisk
Taman
Crimea
Change in Tire Rulings Aimed at Essential Use
Douglas County rationing board chair John W. Brand says grade two tires shift to grade one due to tire shortages. H. C. Davis, district OPA director in Wichita, notes amendment to ensure tires go to most essential use. The move signals worsening tire supply and possible suspension of replacements to essential vehicles only.
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John W. Brand
Douglas County War Mice
Brand
H. C. Davis
OPA
Wichita
Stock Market Index Inches Up to 49.6
The average of 60 stocks rose to 49.6 yesterday from 49.4, signaling a small market gain. Funeral home Funk's Mortuary and Chapel offers ambulance service with phone 119.
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Funk's Mortuary and Chapel— Ambulance Service
Hill Hails Douglas County Bond Drive Over Quota
Irving Hill praised Douglas County and Lawrence war bond drive results totaling 970 906 95 surpassing the original 788 200 quota by 182 706 95. Local contributions included Baldwin 45 920 25 Eudora 27 406 25 Lecompton 4 400 and rural areas, with women’s committees driving sales at stores and booths.
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Douglas County
Lawrence
Baldwin
Eudora
Lecompton
Irving Hill
Tax Bill Reports Filed in House
Washington May 1 Democratic Ways and Means calls for pay as you go plan while Republicans press Ruml skip a year alternative. Democrats say Ruml plan unfair and a violation of ability to pay. Republicans praise Ruml as sound and simple. Two reports filed days after Morganthau backed compromise to cancel about 44 percent of last year’s individual tax obligations.
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Washington
House Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Treasury
Morgenthau
Fines for Gambling and Drunken Driving Set April Record
Police court April takings rose to 2099 in fines plus 77 in old fines totaling 2176 dollars. Drunk driving usually yields 100 while gambling fines reached 100 for operators. liquor possession costs 100 or 50 for transportation. Police Judge Lane often imposes stiff penalties for repeat drunks. The 313 cases spanned Nine pages with 25 distinct charge types including red light, speeding, reckless driving and gambling related offenses.
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O. J. Lane
Weather turns warmer for Kansas as winds persist
May forecasts show warming after a cool spell with no rain expected to curb topsoil. Federal meteorologist S. D. Flora cites typical spring swing and subsoil moisture despite northeast and central Kansas experiencing a dry start. Ellis recorded 37 with northern counties escaping a freeze, Wichita rising to 68 as night cools.
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Topeka
Kansas
S. D. Flora
Ellis
Wichita
Not All B and C Holders Will Receive No 1 Tires
John Brand, chairman of the local board, announced that not all holders of B and C gasoline rationing books will obtain grade one tires. The county quota is insufficient, and applications will be reviewed for need. Grade two tires are eliminated, May grade one quotas are up, but overall quotas stay similar. B and C book holders may opt for grade three certificates, A book holders are eligible for grade three, and no certificates are needed for passenger recapping service.
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John Brand
Brand
Anderson Collects 330.42 In Delinquent Taxes
Deputy Sheriff Ed Anderson collected 330.42 in delinquent personal property taxes during April. If you fail to receive your Journal-World, telephone 22 before 6 45 for a copy delivery.
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Anderson
Ed Anderson
Journal-World
May Court Term Opens Monday in Douglas County
The May term of the Douglas county district court will open Monday with bar members meeting Judge Hugh Means at 10 a.m. to select civil trial cases. Parole and naturalization applications will be heard. Jurors may not be required until later due to hospitaliz ed court reporter Ethel High. Two criminal cases are expected: manslaughter against James M. O Leary with Milton Beach as special prosecutor, and Lonnie Johnson for grand larceny. Hubert Hunter's appeal from drunk driving remains uncertain.
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Penney’s
Montgomery Ward’s
Woolworth
Kress
Weaver's
Women’s Committee
George Richardson
Pleasant Valley
Number 6
Grace Porter
Colored Women's Clubs
Lincoln School
Massachusetts Street
Patsy Creel
Maxine Moody
Doris Edmiston
Virginia Winter
Patsy Moyer
Peggy Moyer
Clare Wiesselman
Lytle
Henry Werner
Douglas County District Court
Hugh Means
Judge Means
Ethel High
John J. Riling
James M. O’leary
South
Massachusetts
Milton Beach
O’leary
Riling
Lonnie Johnson
Franklin Hudson
Hubert Hunter
Justice Court
Frank Dodds
District Court
Gill Drives Officers Protecting Roosevelt During Kansas Visit
Harold S. Doc Gill, technical sergeant with the Seventh Service Command, steered a car carrying Lieut. Col. C. J. Franke Forter and two other officers moving ahead of the presidential train through Kansas. The convoy traveled from Sharon Springs to Manhattan, Marysville, Falls City, and Kansas City, ending with a Lawrence dinner Monday at Gill’s home on New Hampshire Street hosted by his mother and sisters.
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Harold S
Doc
Gill
Topeka
Seventh Service Command
Army Service Forces
Roosevelt
Kansas
C. J. Frankeforter
Fourth District
Sharon Springs
Kan
Manhattan
Marysville
Falls City
Nebr
Kansas City
Lawrence
New Hampshire Street
Alice Gill
Ann
Alice
C. E
Changes in Point Values for Canned and Frozen Foods
Local rationing officials report a reduction in point values for tomato soup and other canned soups, frozen fruits and vegetables, frozen fruit juices, and dried soups. For an 11 ounce can the tomato soup value drops from six to three points. other canned soups from six to four. Frozen fruits and vegetables drop from six or ten to four points. frozen juice remains three. dried soups drop from six to three points.
Sheriff Warns Drivers Against Reversing License Tags
Sheriff R. Skinner cautioned motorists not to reverse old license tags, despite a belief the blank side makes a better background for the 1943 tag. He said such display is improper from a law enforcement view.
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R. Skinner
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Allai
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Hill
Bond
George Hedrick
WREN
John V. Lees
George Warner
Waldemar Gelich
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Lawrence National Bank
George Stratton
First National Bank
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