Brighter War Outlook Amid Allied Air Might
Allied air power and civilian defenses gain emphasis amid Roosevelt Churchill talks in Washington. Simultaneously raids on Sardinia continue with refugees fleeing to the north as German defenses in the Ruhr face renewed pressure and Speer gains control of German waterways.
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London
Axia
Washington
United Nations
Sardinia
Rome
Cagliari
Italy
Toe
Mediterranean
Zurich
Reuters
Altho
Germany
Nazi Party
Voelkischer Beobachter
Ruhr
Dortmund
RAF
Essen
Rupp
R.A. F
Eder
Moehne
Morocco
Daily Mail
Dortmun
Berlin
Hitler
Albert Speer
Associated Press
Speer
Death notice for George J. Ott in Eudora
George J. Ott, 54, died last night at his home near Eudora after a heart attack. He was born May 17, 1889 in Rosedale and married Maud Freeze in 1918. Survivors include his wife, two daughters, a son, two sisters, a brother, and two grandchildren. Funeral is set for Thursday at 2 PM at Romsey Funeral Home with burial in Eudora Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Ott
Eudora
Rosedale
Maud Freeze
Josephine Stewart
Lawrence
Esther Combest
Garald Ott
Gertrude McArthur
Fort Riley
Chester Howard
Sibley
Charlies Ott
Butler, Mo
Romsey Funeral Home
Harold G. Barr
Eudora Cemery
Obituaries for Hatcher and Erickson in Kansas City area
Charles Hatcher, 68, of Eudora, died yesterday at General Hospital in Kansas City Missouri. Survived by widow Mabell Hatcher. Funeral for Gertrude Erickson, who died Sunday in Kansas City Kansas, held from Butler chapel with burial in Highland. Erickson survived by husband Lloyd, son Melward, daughter Lydie Williams, grandson Jackie Williams, father William Hartman, and many siblings.
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Charles Hatcher
Eudora Best
General Hospital
Kansas City
Mabel Hatcher
Gertrude. Erickson
Gertrude Erickson
Kan
Butler Chapel
Highland Cements
Erickson
Lloyd Erickson
Melward Eakins
Tos United States Army
Lydie Williams
Afc
Jackie Williams
Army Air Force
William H. Hartman
Caregie
Okla
Robert Artman
Lawrence
George Hartman
San Bernardino
Calif
Charles Hartman
Pueblo
Colo
Ith Hartman, Jr
Carnegie
David Watson
Mamie Behultz
Tulsa
Litieyer
Sirs
Margaret Ng
Geary
Dempsey Seeks Divorce in Friendly Supreme Court Hearing
Jack Dempsey's divorce suit against wife Hannah Williams proceeded in New York State Supreme Court with several witnesses testifying. The former heavyweight champion remains on amicable terms with Lew Jenkins and Benny Woodall. A note mentions halted manufacture of about 2200 metal home products.
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Dempsey
White Plains
N. Y
Jack Dempsey
Hanah Williams
Supreme Court
Flood Toll Grows Across States As Rivers Rise
The flood crisis expands with 4 500 of 6 500 residents evacuated in an Illinois river town. A 30 foot crest is expected tomorrow as levees bolster and 240 soldiers are sent in. Illinois losses include 1 257 698 acres flooded with corn worst hit. Oklahoma, Indiana, Arkansas and Kansas report damage and loan plans for rebuild emerge.
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Ilinois
Mississippi
Army
Namcoki
Venice
Chouteau
Illinois
Big River
Columbia
Chester
Gale
Beardstown
Illnois
Indiana
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Vincennes
Linois
H. P. Rusk
University of Hilnois
W. F. Lawlor
U. Ss. Army District Engineers
St. Louis
Alton
Cape Girardeau
Wesley Disney
D-Okla
Oklahoma Food Area
Robert S. Kerr
Joe C. Scott
State Board of Agriculture
Umberto Named Commander in Chief of Italian Infantry
A Tass dispatch from Geneva reports Italy announced Crown Prince Umberto will command the infantry. Milan information says Umberto accepted under pressure from Mussolini and Fascist circles to slow demoralization in the army.
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Moscow
Geneva
Radio
Italy
Umberto
Milan
Mussolini
Honor a Woman Flier in Soviet Union War Effort
The premier of the supreme Soviet awarded the title hero of the Soviet Union today to a woman flier for the first time in the war. Pilot Junior Lieutenant Vikoklanogal received the honor, joining 21 air force commanders decorated in the ceremony in Moscow on May 25.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
Supreme Soviet
Vikoklanogal
Health Clinic Plan Moves In Kansas City Case
Paul L Aylward special attorney for the department of justice filed a declaration of taking in federal district court to establish the Eagles hall in Kansas City Kansas as a health clinic for war workers, preliminary to government operation.
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Pian
Topeka
LPA
Paul L Aylward
The
Department of Justice
Federal District Court
Eagles Hall
Kansas City
Kan
Chinese Treated Ruthlessly by Japanese Raiders in 1942
Father George Yager recounts vast destruction in northeastern Yunnan area during the 1942 Japanese search for Major General Doolittle and crew. He says civilians were tortured and killed, hospitals burned, and missions destroyed while American fliers escaped with aid from local priests and Sisters of Charity.
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St. Louis
Miangsiorganies
Tosvo
James H. Doolittle
George Yager
China
Tag Vincentian
Charles Quinn
Los Angeles
Sisters of Charity
Doolittle
Shang-You
Shwang
Wendelin
Dunker
Lee Moore
Harold F. Watson
Poyang
Edgar D. McElroy
McElroy
Ying-Tan
Wiliam Glynn
Chicago
Nanchang
Father Yager
Father Dunker
Watson
Homberger
Pather Yager
Virg-Tan
Quinn
Humbert Verdini
Lukiang
Yager
Desolation as Japanese Occupation Ravages Mission Areas
Father Verdini vanished leaving only a sun helmet and jacket near a pond at a mission compound. Father Poizat was beaten and stabbed and died. Chinese priest Father Kwei was beheaded. Churches and homes were destroyed, with mission property valued over 1 million dollars. The Japanese allegedly questioned Chinese residents for info on American fliers and priests aiding them.
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Verdini
Poizat
Kwei
Yager
Amercan
Father Dunser
Ferver
Hormberger Asc
Reedings in Lawrence Reveal Local Heritage and Events
A Lawrence area column recalls long family farming roots on Soltonm land near Lawrence and notes community figures, a Rotary gathering, memorials, and local social events. It mentions a future June meeting, a new ordinance draft, and summer classes at a local business college with enrollment details and special student rates.
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Eerie
Mona
Senator Nye Attacks National Plan Spending
Senator Nye condemned the National Resources Planning Board as yielding almost nothing for nearly ten million dollars spent and urged Roosevelt to push state and local work programs. He accused the board of failure to produce practical results and called for realistic studies and plans.
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Washingwn
National Resources Planning Board
Spens
Nye
Roosevelt
Legislanen
Senate
War Era Satire Cartoon Notes Attributed To Local Artist
Fragmentary OCR mentions a war era satire drawing by a local artist linked to Camp Ras Heo and Tama?er events. Names such as J. Masta and Welton Massa appear, with unclear dates and locations. Reading suggests a locally published caption or note about a cartoon or artwork.
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Falitary
Lake
Camp
Ras Heo Tay
Werk Ok
Unscrambled notes hint at unknown 1930s WS event
Fragmentary OCR reads like a garbled report mentioning a WS event, names such as Bose and Moe appear, with references to locations and dates obscured. The legible bits suggest a brief sports or meeting item but lack clear action, outcome, or participants to confirm.
Fragmentary OCR Note Prompts Local Interest
A garbled May entry mentions unusual weather in Mt. Head and references names like Steeca and Lace Amero. The legible bits describe a stream of letters and a Weather Belt, with unclear actions by Belowsen Sistear and Weed fag mes Prassus.
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Pss
Mt. Ead
Lea
Levcued
Valitey Grove Mat Me O Fqe
No clear readable facts found in the provided text. The fragment appears corrupted and contains no identifiable persons organizations places dates or events to summarize.
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