Cassino May Be Trap for Nazis
Allied forces press the Cassino fight in Italy as heavy British shelling targets the Benedictine monastery above Cassino while the Rapido bridgehead expands. German troops, some with white flags, show a reduced bombardment and gloom as Allied momentum grows toward a possible flank on Monastery Hill and the Cassino defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Heinzerling
Liri
Italy
CPH
Cassino
Mediterranean
Teater
Europe
Monastry
Eighth Army
Rapido River
Richard Heidrich
Rapido
Highway 6
Monastery Hill
Straw Hat Day Proclaimed for Tomorrow in Lawrence
Straw Hat Day officially proclaims opening of straw hat season in Lawrence and vicinity. Merchants of the Chamber of Commerce urge buyers to purchase new straw hats as weather warms, with Panama weaves dominating and sailor styles scarce. Prices range from 98 cents to 10 dollars for dress hats and 80 cents upward for work hats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Merchants Arena
Chamber of Commerce
Panama
Kaw Valley Baptist Board to Meet in North Lawrence
The Kaw Valley Baptist District association and its auxiliaries will hold the third board meeting on May 18 and 19 at the First Baptist church in North Lawrence. The Sunday school board led by Mrs. G N Jackson will meet Thursday afternoon at 8 20 p m with a program planned and major religious problems to be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaw Valley Baptist District Association
First Baptist Church
North Lawrence
G. N. Jackson
Final Exams and Commencement Schedule at Liberty Memorial
Final examinations at Liberty Memorial High School begin Monday afternoon and run through Tuesday and Wednesday. The 1944 Red and Black will be issued at a signing party Friday evening in the gym. Honor's convocation is Monday at 11 in the auditorium. The senior commencement sermon is Sunday at 4 by Rev. Alfred J. Beil. Senior dinner is Monday at 6:30 in the cafeteria. Graduation exercises are Thursday evening May 25 in Hoch Auditorium. Grade cards available Friday May 26 from 11 to 12. Band uniforms to be checked Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Memorial Hich School
Alfred J. Beil
Trinity Lutheran Church
Hoch
University of Kansas
Senate funds farm census in 1948 budget bill
Washington May 17 The senate added funds for a nation wide farm census next year as part of a 242 916 700 state justice and commerce departments appropriation bill for 1948. The 7 550 000 census fund had been delayed pending a budget bureau study. The bill includes 11 412 000 in increases and moves to the house for action while also starting work on the agriculture department supply bill for 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
State, Justice and Commerce Departments
Budget Bureau
State Department
Commerce Department
Census Fund
House
Agriculture Department
Schoeppel Not Interested In Senate Seat at Present
Topeka May 17 P-Gov Andrew Schoeppel said he is not considering a bid for the Senate seat held by Clyde M Reed of Parsons who is seeking renomination He noted he discussed politics on a farm labor tour but would not comment on future plans saying I am not considering it at this time Reed is the only announced senatorial candidate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Andrew Schoeppel
Senate
Clyde M. Reed
Parsons
Schoeppel
Reed
Postwar Aviation Plan Proposed by Wichita Chamber
The Wichita Chamber of Commerce submitted a postwar aviation program to city officials advocating four city airparks and a second municipal airport. It envisions developing small airfields within the city to serve industrial commercial and residential areas and aims to relieve the current field of miscellaneous activities hindering commercial traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
Wichita Chamber of Commerce
Freemasons Meet and Special Communication Noted
Lawrence Lodge No 6 AF and AM to convene Wednesday evening May 17 at 7 for Entered Apprentice work. Visitors welcome. Clark O Marton W M and W H Quakenbush Secy. Also Advennne Acacia Lodge No 9 AF and AM announces special communication Thursday May 18 open at 7 for first degree work. Visitors invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Lodge
Clark O. Marton
W. M
W. H
Quakenbush
Secy
Advenne Ne
Recital by Six Students at University of Kansas Fraser Theater
Six students from the University of Kansas School of Fine Arts will present a voice and piano recital tomorrow at 3:30 PM in Fraser Theater. The program includes operatic arias and piano works by Brahms and Fauré, with ensemble and second piano portions coordinated by Ruth Orenty and Marjorie Dunn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Fine Arts
University of Kansas
Fraser Theater
Fine Arts Office
Lara Edwards
Raieus Teauus
Vera Gray
Heverly
Steitz
Facewell Orchestra
Ruth Orenty
Brahms Marjorie Dunn
Chianusro
McEntire to Lead Kansas Corporation Commission
Clarence V. Beck resigned as chairman of the Kansas Corporation Commission and Gov. Schoeppel appointed Richard B. McEntire, the commission's general counsel, to succeed him immediately. McEntire has served five years with the commission in various legal roles and has been active in the Schoeppel campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Upi
Kansas Corporation Commission Today
Andrew Schoeppel
Richard B. McEntire
Commission
Beck
Emporia
McEntire
The
Republican Kansas Day Club
Schoeppel
250 Women Attend Food Preservation Session
About 250 women attended the first demonstration of home food preservation by Mrs. Carol Theim at the Community building yesterday afternoon. She demonstrated canning by hot water bath and pressure cooker methods, with a second session planned for today on preparing foods for freezer storage. Demonstrations continue in Baldwin tomorrow and Friday, sponsored by the Douglas County Farm Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Theim
Thiem
Extension Division
Kansas State College
Baldwin
Douglas County Farm Bureau
Scholarship Award to Kansas Sorority in Pharmacy Honor
The national Kappa Epsilon scholarship went to the University of Kansas chapter, announced by J. Ken Reese dean of the school of pharmacy. The KU group achieved the highest chapter rating nationwide and earned third in regular classwork. Frances Blair placed second in the exam with Betty Jeanne Whitney and Lucile Baker taking sixth and eighth respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kappa Epsilon
University of Kansas
J. &Ken Reese
School of Pharmacy
United States
Focal
Frances Blair
Betty Jeanne Whitney
Lucile Baker
Mosquitos Bomb Berlin While Heavy Fleets Rest
Mosquito bomber raids Berlin took place last night as heavy British fleets paused for a renewal of the assault on fortress Europe. The operation, conducted without loss, followed a May 9 raid on Berlin and Paris, despite poor weather. Britain reported a raid-free night prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London
P.r.alf
Air Ministry
Europe
Paris
Britain
Recreation Training Institute Opens At KU
About 125 people attended the first Recreation Training Institute session last night in Robinson gymnasium at the University of Kansas. Prof. F C Allen said the program helps equip young untrained workers and new volunteers in recreation. Mrs Anne Livingston and Pat Rooney of the National Recreational Association direct the course, with fees of 1.50 for the full program, 1 for students, and 50 cents per session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recreation Training Institute
University of Kansas
Robinson Gymnasium
F. C. Allen
Physical Education Department
Anne Livingston
Pat Rooney
National Recreational Association of
New York City
Livington
Plan tax reduction after war eyed by Republican panel
Washington May 17 The Republican postwar tax study committee aims for a 50 percent overall tax cut when the war ends Chair Reed of New York says current government tax take runs about 46.0 billion annually and postwar spending may reach 18 to 22 billion a year The panel expects tax relief should align with postwar budget needs and warns taxes must not be excessive to sustain national income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Republican
Reed
Republican Committee
House Republicans
Military notes of local residents during wartime
Wilfred H. Pine is commissioned lieutenant in the U S Naval Reserve and serves as assistant professor at Kansas State College, with a move to the naval training school at Fuscon Arizona planned. Other entries list Pvt Arnold Elliott in Wilmington Delaware, Col Sergeant Reuter promoted at Grand Island Nebraska, Donald E Messer serving in Australia, Ensign Don Forrest Carlos touring before Norfolk duty, Pvt Envin M Hammig Jr at Buckley Field, and Pvt Eva G Watkins in the Women’s Army Corps stationed in Santa Monica California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred H. Pine
Clarence Pine
Route 5
United States Naval Reserve
Pine
Manhattan
Kansas State College
Naval Training School
Fuscon
Ariz
Carl A. Reuter
Col. Reuter
Grand Island
Neb
Army Air Base Band
Sergeant Reuter
A. C. Reuter
Pvt
Envin M. Hammig, Jr
Army Air Corps
Buckley Field
Denver
Eva G. Watkins
James H. Watkins
Kentucky Street
Women’s Army Corps
Army
Santa Monica
Cal
Fall of Cassino Appears Imminent
The report describes heavy fighting as German forces under Rommel’s Afrika Korps face British and Indian troops near Cassino. Despite German defenses and prisoner losses, Allied advances continue with 5,000 yards of Rapido bridgehead secured, while RAF bombers and Mediterranean air forces support operations around Fiombino, Voltri, Elba, and surrounding areas.
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90Th Panzer Grenadier Division
Erwin Rommel
Afrika Korps
Hitler
Pignataro
Rapido
Altho
Mediterranean Air Force
Fiombino
Voltri
R.A.F. Wellingtons
Piombino
Santo Stefano
Portoferraio
Isle of
Elba
Piedimonte
Cassino
Castellanovai
U. S
Graduation sermon set for Liberty Memorial seniors
Liberty Memorial high school will hold commencement ceremonies with Rev. Alfred J. Beil delivering the senior sermon at 4 PM in the school auditorium. Graduation exercises follow Thursday evening May 25 in Red Auditorium with Dr. John L. Bracken as speaker and Rev. Herbert C. Brockman presiding.
Paris Broadcast Comments On Allied Invasion Force
Paris radio commentator cites neutral sources to claim Eisenhower has massed about 50 divisions and 80 400 paramilitary troops in south England. He says an invasion armada fills southern harbors and Bristol area while the high seas fleet remains unfound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dwight D. Eisenhower
FAO
England
Paris
Bristol
Salvage Drive And Prowler Report From Lawrence
Lawrence salvaging drive by American Legion and housewives urges saving all flat cans for recycling to aid the war program. Last month the Legion collected 2,500 pounds. next haul aims higher. A 4:42 a.m. prowler call at 441 Michigan Street found no one. County commissioners meet on tax assessments this week. Red Sox win doubleheader 11 to 5 over the Browns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Legion
Michigan Street
Frnks Says He Is Satisfied at Tulsa U
Henry Frnka stated he is content with his coaching job at the University of Tulsa in Tulsa Oklahoma and noted Nebraska has no interest in hiring a coach for several years. He travels to Lincoln to meet Big Six officials and arrange games while Tulsa extends his five year contract with a raise.
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Tulsa
Okla
Henry Frnka
University of Tulsa
Nebraska
Frnka
Lincoln
The
Cornhuskers
Frka
Kansas
Deaths and Funerals Os McNaughton and Monroe
Funeral services were held for William C. McNaughton 60 at his Kansas City home area. A Long-Bell Lumber clerk for 32 years and Wyandotte Masonic lodge member he is survived by wife Mildred, daughter Elizabeth Jean, a son overseas Pvt William W. McNaughton, and two sisters. The Greene Washington Monroe funeral in Eudora will be tomorrow at 2:30 at the Baptist church with Rev A L Parker officiating, burial in Eudora cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. McNaughton
Kansas City
McNaughton
Long-Bell Lumber Company
Wyandotte Masonic Lodge
Mildred A. McNaughton
Elizabeth Jean
William W. McNaughton
Kan
Mildred Brown
Lena Brown
Lawrence
Walter Brown
Albert McGee
Greene Washington Monroe
Eudora
Lawrence Memoriial Hospital
Baptist Church
A. L. Parker
Eudora Cemetery
Miss Phyllis Butcher to graduate and join Arctic corps
Miss Phyllis Butcher of Bozeman Montana will graduate this month from the State College of Montana at Bozeman with a chemistry major. She has joined the Women's Auxiliary Corps and will depart after graduation for Edmondton Canada to work in the Arctic region. Also noted are illnesses and family visits across Topeka Lawrence Ottawa and other cities as a social brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Butcher
Bozeman
Mont
E.A. White
F. S. Butcher
Lawrence
State College of Montana
E. A. White
University of Kansas
Women's Auxiliary Corps
Edmondton
Canada
Arctic
S.M. Lew
Christ's Hospital
Topeka
Robert Ross
San Diego
Calif
T. G. Elliott
Altamont
Mr. Ross
Grace Greene Erickson
Mildred Greene
Ottawa
New York
Jesse Atwood
Sara Atwood
Paul Hird
Linda
Miami
Fla
England
L. H. Koelling
Sue Ann
Market News From Glence New York May 17
Market reports show stock advances led by specialties while bonds steadied and rails gained. Rye wheat and oats fell on selling pressure, with rye hitting yearly lows. corn declined little. Hog and cattle futures mixed, with hogs slow but steady and cattle rising into the week. Kansas City livestock receipts and prices noted, including slaughter steers, yearlings, and lamb bids, with mixed demand and notable price levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glence
New York
Bonda
Chicago
Winninee
WSS
Rya
Owen
Tve
Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
Minera
Kansas
Ap-Wfa
Sheen
Arizonas
Arizona
Mar
Waest
U. S
California
Aishane Biss
Kansas City Markets and Wall Street Report
Kansas City markets show mixed commodity notes with grain prices steady to lower and livestock values firm in parts, while Chicago potato and butterfat figures reflect moderate demand. Wall Street gains momentum as investors respond to technical strength and a potential dividend increase from Sinclair Oil. The column notes prompt Lost and Found results via phone.
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Wall Street
New York
Sinclair OH
H. F. Sinclair
Lostland
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Be Aw
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Castelforte
Signal Corps
Robert P. Schermerkorn
W.M. E. J. Coys Secy.—Adv
Fraser
Clarence V. Beck
Emporia Law Office
Kansas US
K. U. Institute
Arnold Elliott
Wilmington, del
Shepard Field
Tex
James A. Messer
Donald E. Messer
Australia
Don Forrest Carlos
Navy
Northwestern University
Don F. Carlos
Norfolk
Uty
A. J. Beil
High School
Trinity Lutheran, Church
Liberty Memorial High School
John L. Bracken
Clayton
Herbert C. Brockman
Centenary Methods
Church
Lawrence Ministerial Alliance
Lawrence Memorial High School
Oliver Hobbe
Allegretio Suherzando
Levree
Trinity Lanteran Church “America
Ranker
Oliver Hobbs Benedictinn
Tin N. O. Weatherbee
Trinity Episcopal Church
Boston Red Sox
Boston
Tex Hughson
St. Louis Browns
Thiele
Walter G. Thiele
Supreme Court
K. U
K. U. Alumnis Association
Henry Frnks
Tulsa U
Am Tel & Tolater
LSS Barnsdall
Bath Steel Sur
E. Arsh
Chrysler Corp Amt
Eastman Kodak
General Electric
General Prods
General Motors
Herculea Powder
Johns Mansville
Kennecott C
Montgomery Wa
Nsw Central
North Am Co
H Penney JC Radio
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Texas
United Aircraft
West el
G. Carleton Howell
Mass
H. E. Creel
Adj
New Palace
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