Victory in North Africa Expands Prisoner Totals Near 175000
Reported collapse of Axis forces in Africa follows Gen. von Arnim’s surrender after being cornered inland. British General Alexander notes surrender was unconditional, with no signed terms. Early estimates listed 16 German and Italian generals among prisoners, now rising toward 175,000 as coverage lags behind rapid developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jurgen von Arnim
Africa
Rommel
Cap Bon
First Army
von Arnim
Alexander
North Africa
Journal-World
Allied Air Attention Shifts From Africa To Sicily Front
Allied air forces have practically lost interest in North Africa as focus shifts to Sicily and operations in the Mediterranean farther north. The Tunisian front has been abandoned and ground movement toward vital targets continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Africa
Sicily
Tunisia
Unclear Front Line Mentioned in Mediterranean Context
An unnamed observer notes an undeveloped front somewhere in or near the Mediterranean region, suggesting a potential, but not yet active, line of advance or conflict. The remark hints at geographic ambiguity and an evolving strategic focus without concrete details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mediterranean
Plan of Campaign Ends Axis Rule in Africa
The North Africa campaign neared its end as the British Eighth Army, once thought inactive, broke through mountain lines in a decisive push. Eisenhower noted the plan assumed Axis misjudgment, and Allied forces including Americans, British, and French overwhelmed German and Italian defenses, collapsing the Axis presence in Africa with a resounding defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Army
North Africa
Enfidaville
Eisenhower
Axis
Eighth
Africa
Europe
Mrs Roosevelt Fooled by Youth Movement Deceivers
The First Lady learned some of her recent youth movement associates were communists all along though they had pretended otherwise. The incident reveals the movement as a suspected communist front long rumored in the country.
Henderson to head business research institute post
Leon Henderson returns to Washington not as an official but as part of a business research institute. His first task will be to interpret how government regulations affect business and to advocate simpler rules, possibly leading a crusade against red tape. He retains friends in government and influential ties, making the scenario plausible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons Sun
Leon Henderson
Washington
Uncle Sam
Ito
Henderson
OPA
Teon Henderson
Europe in Revolt Rumors Stir Continentwide War Talk
The piece weighs potential uprisings in Holland and Belgium as a spark for wider resistance across Europe, noting the risk they force Allied and German plans to adapt. It asserts the cross-Channel invasion of France as pivotal, with RAF raids like Duisburg cited as accelerating the path to invasion and the war's decisive phase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Belgium
Europe
Britain
Montgomery
Rommel
Hitler
France
English Channel
Royal Air Force
Duisburg
Woodlawn pupils hold play day at school grounds
Old Home Town notes a school play day at Woodlawn School grounds with pupils participating.
Abilene Man Initiated At Kansas Delta Sigma Rho
Twenty five years ago Deane Malotti of Abilene was initiated into the Delta Sigma Rho fraternity at the University of Kansas last night. Olin Templin left for Washington DC as engagement announced for Gertrude Young to Henry Shirar with wedding May 17. R E Prdtsch in Kansas City on business. Prof. Goldwin Goldsmith went to Kansas City for KU architecture department. Benjamin Wilson visiting son Lieut Bayne Wilson at Fort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deane Malotti
Abilene
Delta Sigma Rho
University of Kansas
Olin Templin
Washington, D.C
Charles Young
Gertrude
Henry Shirar
R. E. Prdtsch
Kansas City
Goldwin Goldsmith
Department of Architecture
Benjamin Wilson
Lieut
Bayne Wilson
Fort
Elks and Commercial Club Plan July 4 Celebration in Lawrence
Forty years ago the Elks agreed to cooperate with the commercial club for Lawrence July 4 festivities. The river is rising to high water marks but limited damage is expected as interior runoff has receded. Potatoes sold for 30 cents a bushel on the Lawrence market as new owners take over a South Massachusetts Street grocery tomorrow morning. Local residents W. J. Coleman sold to J. S. Akers and Wm. Shank. Fred Harris of Ottawa visited Lawrence on business. Mrs. George Priestly left for Bonner Springs to visit her parents. Miss Pearl Jackson and Mrs. John Rinley of Vinland left for California.
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The
Elks
Lawrence
W. J. Coleman
Massachusetts Street
J. S. Akers
Wm. Shank
Fred ‘Harris
Ottawa
George Priestly
Bonner Springs
Pearl Jackson
John Rinley
Vinland
California
William M. Balch
J. E. Mettz
Falls City
Neb
Smith College
Woman Reserve Corps
Marines
Marjorie LeMay
Baldwin
Scuyler Kerns
Kansas City
Oliver Storum
Kay
9Th and
Elm
P.E.O. Sisterhood
Edward J. Cragoe
PEOS
Edward C. Allderdice
Jack Flickinger
Veronelle Horn
William McGrumphy
Alvin F. Baker
Frank Siegrist
Charles E. Beeks
L. Thompson
Larry
Meriden
Meriden Last Week By the Death of Mrs. Thompson’s Father, H. C. Gerber
Gerber
Stanley Flickinger
John Salit
Baldwin Red Cross
Earl R. Sweet
Blood Donor Service
Webb Fenton
Mary King
Denver
Colo
Fitsimmons General Hospital
George
WSCS
First Methodist Church
South America
K. H. Poland
S. A. Thorne
North Lawrence notes include weddings and visits
Mrs Jennie McCann returned from San Antonio to spend time with son Louis and family. The Redford wedding was held at Pentecostal church with Arline Miller and Wayne Redford. Local visits included Mrs Hazel Wrist and relatives, a violin sale at North Christian church, and a miscellaneous shower for the Redfords. Luberta Newman, longtime local resident, died in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie McCann
San Antonio
Tex
Louis McCann
Hazel Wrist
William Haas
Pittman
Penticostal Church
Bedford
Sally Montgomery
Nancy Miller
Arline Miller
Roy Miller
Alma Long
Wayne Redford
Donald McMannis
Redford
Emma Miller
Muncie
Harold Haas
Linda Lee
Topeka
John Reed
W.S.C.S
Centenary Methodist Church
Church Annex
Bessie Mason
Helen
Earnest Mason
Donna
Mary
Albert Brewster
Baldwin
Ira Ikenberry
North Christian Church
Caroline Traynor
Alvin Richardson
Anna Blane
St. Louis
Frank John
Hollywood
Calif
Alabama Street
Mancie
Gordon Bell
Helen Smith
Elmer Pine
Nancy
The
S. M. Amyx
Lee
Donna Arlene
Hicks
Howard Hicks
Coffeyville
C. B. Barnes
Barnes
Marion Deskins
Joan Deskin
Tod
Gale Kellinger
Texas
North Side
Davies Arrives in Cairo on Roosevelts Moscow Mission
Joseph E. Davies travels to Moscow on a special mission for President Roosevelt and arrives in Cairo. The report notes home coffee consumption under rationing is 30 percent lower than in 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davies
Cairo
Joseph E. Davies
Moscow
Roosevelt
Elf of Waste Inspires Letter Contest on Food Conservation
Pinckney grade five pupil Teresa Osma writes to Mr Leech about a mischievous elf urging wasteful eating. She describes buying by points, saving scraps, using fresh produce, and saving fats for the war effort while teaching Scamper and family to be frugal. The elf wanes as children follow thrift to aid soldiers and allies.
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Clifford Dean
Teresa Osma
Pinckney School
Mr. Leech
Mother
Scamper
Roosevelt Sets 1943 Aircraft Weight Goal at 911 Million Pounds
Washington reports President Roosevelt’s 1943 aircraft goal totals 911 million pounds, implying about 75 000 to 76 000 planes with an average weight near 12 000 pounds. The plan emphasizes heavier four engine bombers and tracks toward a 1 417 billion pound target for 1944 with about 90 000 planes at 16 000 pounds each.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Donald M. Nelson
War Production Board
Beth Carter and Major Jackson on a Pacific island
Beth Carter and Major Brit Jackson establish ground rules on a camouflaged Pacific island where she serves in a balloon battalion. Their growing tension includes formal courtesy, professional boundaries, and possible romantic entanglement as a mysterious visitor approaches.
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Beth Carter
Wane
Brit Jackson
Pacific
Coast Artillery
Beth
Training Crews For Fighters And Bombers
The directive focuses on training crews to operate fighters and bombers while noting that the average weight would be higher if these crews were not trained. The statement emphasizes logistical and personnel preparation for air power.
Radio Schedule Friday and Saturday Evening May 14 15
Readable radio guide lists WREN KMBC WDAF and other stations with programs from 6 PM to 11:45 PM on Friday and from 6:30 PM to 11:45 PM on Saturday, including news, drama, musical acts, comedy, and variety shows. The list names shows such as The Lone Ranger Easy Aces Night, Welcome Nye, Cavalier Parade, and many orchestra programs with performers like Victor Borge, Fred Waring, and Elmer Davis.
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Wren
Jack Armstrong
KMBC
WDAF
London Laird
KKMBC
Western Echoes
Fred Waring
Orch
Victor Borge
Lone Ranger
Mr. Keen
Harl Godwin
Kate Smith
Wren—Parker Family
Navy
the Playhouse
Brewster Boy
Tommy Riggs
John Gunther
Gracie Fields
NBC
Bonnie King Bings
Elmer Davis
Gabriel Heatter
Mystery
Rex Stout
Texas Rangers
Joe Venuti
Tommy Dorsey
Office of War Inf
Muchlebacher
Ray Benson
Cavaliers
Treasury
Falcon
Danny Thomas
Kmbc—Sanderson & Crummitt
Abbie
Roy Porter
Hobby Lobby
Widaf
Edward Tomlinson
Statler
Ray Pearl
Bob Allen
Statler Hotel
Wren—News
WMBC
Symphony
WDAK
AVDAF
Upton
Wake Up
America
Army Hour
Wallace
A. Kostelanetz
John Tompkins
Green Hornet
Homer Rodeheaver
WTAF
NBC Symphony
KMWBC
Wren—Gunther & Vandercook
BO NewSeeeemaners
London
Catholic Radio Hour
Denar John
Melody Ranch
Wren—Gildersleeve
Drew Pearson
Jack Benny
Mary Ann Mercer
Momento Musicale
Joe Vennuti
Nation
Freddie Martin
Gracie Barrie
Russ Morgan
Jan Savitt
Muehlebacher
United Press News
Sponge-rubber Core Gasket Arrives With Synthetic Coating
A new gasket material features a sponge-rubber core and a smooth outer layer of synthetic rubber. The design aims to combine compressibility with durability for sealing applications.
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Lawrence High
Leavenworth
Atchison
Bill Essick
Lawrence School
Sigel Ladies Aid
J. S. O'Connor
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Merrymakers Club
Harry Keene
Douglas County
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Jefferson Barracks
Baldwin News
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