Attu Island Battle Progress and Pacific Front Updates
May 27 dispatch reports U S troops advancing through rugged Attu Island defenses amid Japanese resistance. Navy communiques note cleared sections of Chichagof valley as other enemy holdouts retreat to rough terrain near Lake Nicholas and harbor approaches. Also, Allied air strikes target Madang and Salamua areas in New Guinea as operations continue.
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Washington
Attu Island
Navy
Gaid Army
Chichagof Valley
Holtz Bay
Chichagof Rbor
Lake Nicholas
Navy Reort
North Africa
Attu
Guadalcanal
Guinea
Pacific
New Guinea
Madang
Port Moresby
MacArthur
Winter Wheat Harvest Underway in Texas
Chicago May 27 The weather bureau notes winter wheat harvest already underway in parts of Texas with a favorable outlook for bread cereal across most states. Some crop damage in Illinois and Indiana delays corn planting while spring wheat seeding nears completion in northern states and crops are looking well.
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Chicago
Texas
Weather Bureau
Linois
Indiana
Kansas and Oklahoma crop conditions outlook
In Kansas the bulk of corn is planted but substantial replanting is needed. Winter wheat is headed generally, except in the extreme north. Harvest timing is expected to be as early or earlier than usual. In Oklahoma heavy losses of livestock and tangible property are reported in flooded areas. Winter wheat progress is fair to good, while corn progress is fair and condition mostly good, with much replanting required.
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Kansas
Oklahoma
Poppies Help the Living Memorial Day Appeal
Dorser-Liberty American Legion auxiliary treasurer Mrs Everett Stith explains that poppy funds aid rehabilitation and welfare for disabled veterans and war orphans. She notes coins go to volunteer relief work and benefit living veterans and children left fatherless, especially as need rises this year.
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Everett Stith
Dorsey-Liberty Unit
American Legion Auxiliary
Sith
American Legion and Auxiliary
Legion and Auxiliary
Poppy Day Appeal Highlights Disabled Veterans Aid
The speaker stresses that government funds alone cannot meet all needs for disabled veterans and their families. The Legion and Auxiliary, aided by Poppy Day contributions, provide understanding support and personal attention crucial to rehabilitation and family stability.
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Legion and Auxiliary
Kansas Bar in Session at Topeka Forty-First Annual Convention
The Kansas Bar association opens its sixty first annual convention in Topeka with a symposium on the new state labor control law chaired by T. M. Lillard of Topeka. A dinner is planned tonight and tomorrow night Charles D. Welch of Coffeyville will deliver the annual address. The meeting includes Probate Judges, Judicial, County Attorneys, Junior Bar, and Shorthand Reporters associations.
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Topeka
Kansas Bar Association
T. M. Lillard
Charles D. Welch
Coffeyville
Bar Association
Probate Judges’ Association
Judicial Association
County Attorneys’ Association
Leningrad Marks 240th Anniversary Celebration
Moscow notes a quick salute to Leningrad on the 240th anniversary as Russia acclaimed the city with limited ceremonies. Officials described the event as a symbolic milestone amid ongoing wartime pressures.
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Moscow
Russia
Leningrad
City Watches for Fresh German Thrust as Residents Stand Guard
The remaining inhabitants continued vigilance rather than celebration, guarding against a potential new German advance while the city remained on edge and focused on defense.
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Ing
Musical and social notes from De Soto church services
A quartet from De Soto Methodist recited a morning music program at services with Roy Mason G V Longstreth and piano by Forrest Cooper. Elda Andrick reviewed Lloyd Douglas The Robe to Builders class. Local families hosted relatives including DeBoever Mize and Steed visits amid a mix of church and social events.
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Methodist Church
Roy Mason
G. V. Longstreth
Forrest Coop
Elda Andrick
Lloyd Douglas
A. T. Broveak
June Broveak
Tonganoxie
Harold Mize
John Steed
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Johnson county families linked to DeSoto visit
A Los Angeles region sister reports on Johnson county families in DeSoto. John Kouns, a navy veteran, has not been heard from since October. Mrs. Kincaide, once unable to use her hands, now stitches though arthritis remains painful. A county bridge west of the cemetery on the McVey farm road was made dangerous by heavy rains.
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Los Angeles
California
Johnson County
DeSoto
George Kouns
Kansas
John
Oscar Kincaide
Steed
Kincaide
McVey Farm
De Soto School Bus Relates to Road Repair Request
A mail carrier notes the De Soto school bus and two milk routes with many S.O.W. workers require immediate action to repair a mile and a half of roadway between the cemetery and Morning Star schoolhouse.
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de Soto
S.O.W
Morning Star
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