Doolittle says all Tokyo raid planes reached targets
Brig. Gen. James H. Doolittle rejects Japanese claim that nine bombers were shot down naming the raid as staged. He says all aircraft reached their destinations safely and praises the 79 volunteers for precise execution of the mission near Tokyo Nagoya and other military targets.
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Washington
Tokyo
Shangri- la
Roosevelt
James H
Jimmy) Doolittle
Japan
Russia
Shangri-La
James Hilton
Doolittle
Imperial Palace
Palace
Missubishi
Nagoya
Seventeen file for precinct committeeman offices
Seventeen Republicans filed for precinct committeeman or committeewoman at the county clerk’s office. No contests listed. Filing deadline is June 20, with the August 4 primary election set. Names and addresses of filers listed by precinct and ward across Baldwin Lawrence and surrounding townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Gerhart
Anne Gill
New Hampshire
Clemmie D. Evans
Ohio
George Marquardt
Baldwin
North Baldwin
Augusta Baker
South Baldwin
Leo F. Smith
Genevieve M. Cragoe
Narcella E. Arndt
Lawrence
Walter T. Johns
Connecticut
Clara Wright
Louisiana
Orry W. Owen
Elm
Ruth van Tries
Wellsville
Black Jack
Herbert R. Pine
Indiana
Myra Banning
Clinton Township
Ray T. Wright
Arkansas
Everett G. Petefish
Kanwaka
Realtors Meet Lozier Broderick and Gordon Rep
J G Bolin of Lozier Broderick and Gordon and Lawrence real estate board members met to coordinate housing for Sunflower Ordnance Works employees. Realtors will file listings to help provide furnished houses and apartments for new workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Bolin
Lozier, Broderick and Gordon
Sunflower Ordnance Works
Lawrence Real Estate Board
Bolin
Trucker Delegation Sets Kansas City Meeting on New Rules
About three thousand persons from six states will attend a regional meeting of the Office of Defense Transportation in Kansas City to study drastic delivery curtailment. A Kansas shippers delegation will protest the 75 percent haul back order and seek postponement of the June 1 effective date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Office of Defense Transportation
Kansas
Plans for Eudora plant draw Lawrence leaders
Lawrence leaders at a public meeting voiced strong support for a planned Eudora plant. President Roger Williams welcomed service clubs. guests included P. E. Taylor of Santa Fe and mayors George Lothholz, William Heynen, and C. B. Russell. Gerald Hesse urged ongoing backing for the project and cordial relations with the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hercules
Foulke
Lawrence
Roger Williams
P. E. Taylor
Santa Fe Railroad
R. H
Williams
Gerald Hesse
Hesse
KU Students Near Complete Enlistment In Wartime Programs
About 100 students are to be enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force aviation cadet program by next Monday. Of 2141 KU men this semester, 1625 are in military programs. 625 more are in various officer candidate paths. Dr. Laurence C. Woodruff coordinates student enlistment efforts at the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Army Air Force
University of Kansas
Mt. Oread
K.U
Navy
Marine Corps and Signal Corps
Medical Administrative Corps
Naval Hospital
Reserve Officers Training Corps
E.U
Laurence C. Woodruff
Army
Lawyers to Wichita State Bar Association Meet This Weekend
Lawrence lawyers plan to attend sessions of the state bar association and related organizations in Wichita this weekend. Attendees include Judge Hugh Means for the judges convention, Milton Beach for county attorneys, Frank Gray for probate judges, Henry Asher on the taxation committee, and John Brand leading a roundtable on the soldiers and sailors relief act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
State Bar Association
Wichita
Hugh Means
Milton Beach
Frank Gray
Henry Asher
Committee On Taxation
John Brand
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Relief Act
Civilian Defense Plans Highlight Kansas Peace Officers Meet
Chanute Kansas May 20 civilian defense topics drew attention at the eight day spring convention of Kansas peace officers opening today. Warden M F Amrine of the state penitentiary and John C McCall Neosho county attorney were slated to speak tonight. State Rep Donald W Stewart Independence will discuss the civilian defense program tomorrow.
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Chanute
Kan
Kansas
M. F. Amrine
State
John C.mccall
Neosho County
Donald W. Stewart
Independence
Nazis Plan Air Drive on Caucasus Amid Front Shifts
Reports claim German and Romanian troops pursue the beaten Soviet force in the Caucasus while axis forces hold last bridgeheads. British RAF targets Mannheim and St Nazaire as heavy bombing continues. German raids hit northern England killing 12 and leaving hundreds homeless.
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Caucasus
London
Hitler
Switzerland
Kharkov
Red Army
United States
Britain
Mannheim
St. Nazaire
France
R.A.F
Europe
Vichy
Italy
England
Lawrence selective service exams and local civic notes
Selective service physical examinations were held for 81 registrants at the Armory this morning in preparation for June calls. The Plug restored to service from Emporia to Kansas City is reported to be doing strong business. A. J. Mix of the KU botany department wrote lines on the Russian situation. Mrs. Gertrude Halberg has resigned as chief clerk at the selective service office. John Linn has moved his family to 1729 Mississippi street. Taxpayers are paying the second half of 1941 taxes with a June 2 deadline. WPA recreation centers extend hours for adult recreation. Hoover's speech on war freedoms to be broadcast on WREN. The GE House of Magic show drew about 3,700 at Hoch auditorium. A test well on the David Williams farm reached 918 feet. Board vacancies discussed at a Chamber luncheon. Maj. Robert T. Crowder is promoted to lieutenant colonel and stationed at Twenty-Nine Palms, Calif.
Deaths and Funerals Mrs O F Russell
Mrs O F Russell aged 75 of 836 Mississippi Street died this afternoon at Memorial hospital funeral arrangements announced later she is survived by two daughters Miss Jean Russell Mrs L H Frink two sons George W Russell Frank L Russell eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F. Russell
Mississippi Street
Jean Russell
L. H. Frink
Lawrence
George W. Russell
Kansas City
Frank L. Russell
Berkeley
Calif
Glee Club Elects Bob Gyle President at KU
The KU glee club elected officers after a banquet in Memorial Union. About 35 members attended as Dean Swarthout and Henry Werner spoke on music opportunities. New officers include President Bob Gyle of Syracuse and Vice President Gerald McDonald of Beloit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K.U. Men’s Glee Club
Kansas
Memorial Union
Dean D. M. Swarthout
Henry Werner
Glee Club
Dean Swarthout
Werner
Lawrence
Bob Gyle
Syracuse
Gerald McDonald
Beloit
Robert Jenkins
Humboldt
Neb
Dean Tack
Gaylord
Scott Harvey
Saliria
Robert Schober
Topeka
Mathias Heuertz
Valley Falls
Students in Recital at Frank Stronghall Auditorium
The annual recital of original compositions by Prof Laurel Everette Andersons classes is tonight in the Frank Stronghall auditorium. The program includes works for strings woodwinds voices and piano with performers such as Helen Goode Don Michel Peggy Kay Barbara Hals David Draper Marvin Wadley Margaret Dunn and Alberta Everett among others. The program features Quartets for Strings Pavanne Burlesque Moon Shadows and My Star as well as Canzonetta and Joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Everette’ Anderson
Frank Stronghall
Helen Goode
Don’ Michel
Peggy Kay
Barbara Hals
Margaret Dunn
Shelley
Pene Nininger
Marvin Wadley
Eugene Nininger
Hudson Strode
Melvin Zack
John
Pavanne
Recital by 13 KU Fine Arts Students in Frank Strong Hall
Thirteen K U fine arts students perform in a tomorrow afternoon recital at 3 30 in Frank Strong hall auditorium. The program includes ensembles and piano pieces with works by Beethoven Brahms and Jacobson, featuring performers such as Margaret Fultz Marvin Zoschke John Ehrlich Emma Elizabeth Strain Eugene Jennings and Edward Utley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K.U. Fine Arts School
Frank Strong Hall
Eifarcnicvq
Deshja Psanes
Tradeenienees
Beethoven Margaret Fultz
Marvin Zoschke
John Ehrlich
A. L. Della Forney
Niemann Emma Elizabeth Strain
Beethoven Marvin Zoschke
Eugene Jennings
Niemann Elfen Utley
Bombing Germany as Aid to Russia Sparks Debate
A wartime statement praises Allied bombings as benefiting both Russia and Britain. The speaker claims the British public sleeps peacefully and industry runs smoothly, contrasting with German turmoil. He endorses leadership, asserting Germans trust their leader and deserve him. He expresses optimism about morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Russia
Student Recital Highlights Second Year End Event
The Frank Stronghall auditorium hosted the second final student recital. Pianists Anne Krehbiel Melvin Zack Joanne Johnson Emma E Strain August Vogt Jack Moehlenkamp performed. vocalists Nadyne Brewer Suzanne Schmidt Dorothy Mae Nelson Clayton Kerchhiel. string players Doris Turney Donald Michel cello David Draper. ensemble string trio Peggy Kay Jack Stephenson Edward Utley. John Cole missed his vocal number due to illness. The program showed exceptional merit and virtuosity. Participating studios included Professors Carl Preyer Waldemar Gelich Meribah Moore Alice Moncrieff Irene Peabody Raymond Stuhl Karl Euersteiner Jan Chiappasso Joseph Wilkins Howard C Taylor and D M Swarthout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stronghall
Anne Krehbiel
Melvin Zack
Joanne Johnson
Emma E. Strain
August Vogt
Jack Moehlenkamp
Nadyne Brewer
Suzanne Schmidt
Dorothy Mae Nelson
Clayton Kerchhiel
Doris Turney
Donald Michel
David Draper
Peggy Kay
Jack Stephenson
Edward Utley
John Cole
Carl Preyer
Waldemar Gelich
Meribah Moore
Alice Moncrieff
Irene Peabody
Raymond Stuhl
Karl Euersteiner
Jan Chiapasso
Joseph Wilkins
Howard C. Taylor
D. M. Swarthout
Pacific War Council Adopts Japan for the Japanese Slogan
Washington May 20 members of the Pacific war council called one of the most interesting sessions we ever had as they adopted the slogan Japan for the Japanese. The council dodged reporters on origin and significance, suggesting Roosevelt may have coined it. The Japanese use Asia for the Asiatics. Nash said they had received good news to consider.
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Washington
Pacific War Council
New Zealand
Walter Nash
Japan
Roosevelt
Asia
Nash
Kansas State awards 473 degrees at commencement in Memorial Stadium
Kansas State college will confer 473 degrees on graduates at the annual commencement in Memorial Stadium on Monday night. The figure is 100 fewer than last year’s total, reflecting progress noted by officials as the ceremony proceeds.
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K-State
Manhattan
Kan
Kansas State College
Memorial Stadium
Evening Star Social Roundup at Kaegi Home
Sunday afternoon callers at the George Kaegi residence included Ted Thorne and nephew of Hesper, and Freddie Neis family from Hesper. Numerous visits followed with Eudora, Lawrence, Linwood, and Kansas City residents. Mother's Day gatherings, hospital updates, and village social notes appear throughout this community diary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kaegi
Ted Thorne
Hesper
Freddie Neis
Arthur Eisele
Frank Bryant
Christine Eisele
Billie Crawford
Eudora
Will Eisele
Norman
Lawrence
Ed. Thorne
Belleview
Ben Nels
Topeka
Walter Wilson
Howard Bernitz
Lelia Mae
Alfred Tornaden
Linwood
George Broers
Clarence Broers
Jack Howard
Lill Combest
Alice Marie Kindred
Enid
Okla
L. L. Kindred
Raymond Holmes
Manford
Herbert Holmes
Fairview
Kindred
Edna Holmes
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Gerald Ott
Vernon Strohel
Walter Neis
Minerva Rebekah Lodge
John Bogert
Sarah Woodrow
Kansas City
Kan
Lill Comest
Ray Steward
Norman Combest
Baby
George Ott
Wyman Elliot
Minneapolis
Little Ness
Viola Broers
Agnes Strobel
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
Clearfield Church
Otto Abel
Elva Ruth
Martin Fesmeter
Carl Bernitz
Kansas
Relatives Gather for Mother's Day Visits in Eudora Area
The article details extended family visits in Eudora and nearby towns. Arthur and Alice Bernitz hosted, with Clifton Jamene and others from Lawrence, Wichita visitor Loren Butcher, and multiple other families sharing meals and social time. Raymond Bowen, recently extended from flying cadet school, drew a large crowd for a cafeteria dinner and bach laureate events in Eudora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Arthur Bernitz
Alice Bernitz
Clifton Jamene
Lawrence
Bernitz
Loren Butcher
Wichita
E. Pence
Bryone
Vernon Strobel
Clarence Pine
Raymond
James Kraybrill
Aileen
Topeka
Gideon Neil
Robert
Eudora High
Local residents attend school auditorium event
Attendees from the vicinity include Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Eisele and children, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Kindred and son Lewie Lee, Mr. and Mrs. E. Pence and daughter Bryons, Mrs. Loren Butcher and small daughter, and Mrs. Nell n.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Eisele
Leslie Kindred
Lewie Lee
E. Pence
Bryons
Loren Butcher
Nell N
Market mostly muted as AT&T dividend lifts shares briefly
On May 20 in New York the market saw a brief lift for American Telephone after a $2.25 quarterly dividend but overall activity remained soft. Steel stocks edged higher while aircraft, rail, rubber, and industrials fell, with trading around 400,000 shares.
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New York
Telephone
Wall Street
U.S. Steel
Bethlehem
Youngstown Sheet
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Gordon
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Eudora Plant
K. U
E. P. Addy
Santa Fe
Emporia
A. J. Mix
Kerch
Kharkoff
Gertrude Halberg
Selective Service Office
John Linn
Douglas and
Leavenworth Counties
Marysville
Roy Flory
WPA
Marie Santee
Herbert Hoover
National Industrial Conference Board
New York City
WREN
General Electric
House of Magic
Hoch Auditorium
W. A. Gluesing
G. E. Research
University
Kansas Electric Power Company
David Williams
Highway 40
Chamber of Commerce
Wiedemann’s
Fred Bliesner
Robert T. Crowder
Col. Crowder
Twenty-Nine Palms
K.U. Glee Club
Strong Hall
Herbert
Tlowers
Allis Armstrong
Burgner-Bowman-Matthews Lbr. CO
L. C. Allen
Eudora Pliant
Call
West 16Th
Lord Halifax
Evening Star
Lawrence Memorial Co
Norman Endacott
Mgr
Mass
Annapolis
Tom Brown
Jean Parker
Granada
F. H. Roberts Optometrist
BAYON
Gabardine
the Palace Clothing Company
Massachusetts Street
Efficient Banking Service
Lawrence National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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