Allies Push Toward Massico and Matese in Italy
Allied Fifth and Eighth armies report gains across Massico ridge and Matese mountain as British and American forces seize strategic positions and shell German fronts. Casanova capture reshapes the ridge line while miners and booby traps slow retreat. rough terrain forces use of pack animals to move supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algiers
Fifth Army
Massico Ridge
Matese Mountain
Italy
Venafro
Garigliano
Volturno
Mediterranean
Mark W. Clark
Kasanova
Matese
Volturio
Eighth Army
Adriatic
Vasto
U. S
la Spezia
Germa
Rimini
Ancona
Split
Yugoslavia
Casanova
Nocelleto
Aurunci Mountains
Castello D’alise
Cantalupo
Massico
Fifth
Teano
Coffey Reaches Goal in United War Fund Drive
Topeka reports Coffey county surpassed its United War Fund quota totaling more than 6 172. Wichita and Stevens counties followed with quotas of 31 512 and 1 953 respectively. State headquarters noted all counties underway with the drive and Douglas county led among large counties with 36 000 plus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Coffey
United War Fund
Wichita
Stevens
Comanche
Kiowa
Rush
Eosho
Jess
Demons
Dodge City
Douglas County
United ‘and Lawrence Community Fund
F. H. Elvig
Russians Make Haste to Exploit The Sealing-Off of the Crimea
German reports of Russian landings in eastern Crimea north and south of Kerch claim Bolsheviks were pressed into a coastal pocket. Tolbukhin’s forces push deep into Crimea with Perekop captured, cutting all exits as 6,000 Germans reportedly taken at Perekop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crimea
London
Kerch
Moscow
Ce Oe
DNB
Berlin
Caucasus
Taman
Russia
Black Sea
Feodor Tolbukhin
Peninsula
Florida
Perekop
Tolbukhin
Kherson
Odessa
Rumania
Dzhankov
Simferopol
Sevastopol
Feodosia
Reuters
Tavrida
Armyansk
Kurman-Kemilt
Chi
Sarabuz
Dnieper
Kakhovka
Nogaisk Steppe
Krivoi Rog
Miners Mark Time As Government Seizes Coal Pits
President Roosevelt orders government seizure of coal mines after 374000 miners walk out across states. Ickes freezes 2,000,000 tons in transit and bars deliveries to those with over ten days supply. Lewis and Ickes discuss at the capital as U.M.W. faces control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ickes
Harold L. Ickes
Lewis
U.M.W
Roosevelt
CIO Adopts Wage Stabilization Split With UMW Rift
At Philadelphia on November 2 the CIO convention denounced the Little Steel wage formula and urged strong price control rationing and taxes based on ability to pay. It warned of inflation strains on workers and potential readjustment of wages. The rift with John L. Lewis and the UMW widened as delegates debated unity and loyalty pledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Congress
Roosevelt
National War Labor Board
Congress of Industrial Organizations
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
C.I.O
Philip Murray
Lewis
U.M.W
American Federation of Labor
Weather Warmth Returns After Freeze Sweep
Kansas reports a cold spell with a light frost across northern counties and early snow in western areas. Western and northern zones to warm next day with partly cloudy skies while eastern Colorado receives snow. Wichita records a 55 degree high as forecasts revert to 36 hour outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
UPI
Kansas
Weather Bureau
Goodland
Philipsburg
Recordi Ag & Low
Western
Dodge City
Colorado
S. D. Flora
Flora
Wichita
New Term Starts for Navy V-12 Class at KU
The University of Kansas prepares for the second term of the Navy V-12 program. About 60 new men arrive to enroll and begin classroom work tomorrow under Lt. C. A. Michelman. Some previously enrolled trainees have left for midshipman’s school or assignments at other stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
University of Kansas
C. A. Michelman
Midwest
Cel
Furthe
Midshipman’s
Legion Open House to Welcome State Officers Caravan
The Dorsey-Liberty post of the American Legion will hold an open house tomorrow evening to welcome the Legion Caravan bearing state officers to Lawrence. Invitations go to post commanders from Ottawa Wellsville Baldwin and Olathe inviting their members and all service men to attend. State Commander Ben Weir Pittsburg chairman state membership H B Lamer Hays veterans employment representative Ross Neville Topeka and department adjutant Click Cowger Topeka will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorsey-Liberty
American Legion
Legion
Lawrence
Ottawa
Wellsville
Baldwin
Olathe
Ben Weir
Pittsburg
H. B. Lamer
Hays
Veterans Employment
Ross Neville
Topeka
Click Cowger
Pleading Adds No New Defendants in Sunflower Plant Suit
A federal pleading in a $30,000,000 informer suit over Sunflower Ordnance Works construction in De Soto Kansas names no new defendants. Judge Walter A. Haxman ordered a compilation of prior pleadings while William V. Ryan, former inspector at the plant, remains the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kas
Sunflower Ordnance Works
DeSoto
Walter A. Haxman
William V. Ryan
Fire at Dodge City department store causes heavy stock damage
Dodge City reports a blaze at the W. W. Virtue department store causing estimated fifty thousand dollars in damage to the building and damaging about 95 percent of the stock by fire smoke or water. The fire occurred last night and continued today with only slight structural damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge City
W. W. Virtue Department
Markets Close For Election Across New York
New York stocks and curb markets closed for elections while the Chicago Board of Trade and New Orleans cotton market remained open and livestock reports were issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago Board of ‘Trade
New Orleans
Italy’s King asked to abdicate for new government
King Vittorio Emanuele, ruler for 43 years, faced abdication as Italy seeks a representative government after war. Premier Badoglio pressed the issue in Naples, with Count Sforza and philosopher Croce reportedly backing a regency or republican shift, while the National Liberation Front favors a republic and a coalition including all parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Vittorio Emanuele
Pietro Badoglio
Naples
Carlo Sforza
Badoglio
Benedetto ‘Croce
National Liberation Front
Sforza
Croce
Prince of
Umberto
November Mail Drive Urged by Postal Service Amid War Strain
Postmaster Roger Williams urged residents to mail Christmas gifts and cards in November due to wartime transportation burdens and staffing shortages. He noted December handling is unlikely and warned those who delay risk late delivery, advising November mailing and using Do Not Open Until Christmas tags to preserve surprises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Williams
Armed Services
Christas
Post Office Department
Plan Two Day Camp for Kansas State Guard Battalion
Maj Harold K Snider outlines a tentative two day voluntary training period for the second battalion of the Kansas State Guard. The event would be held at the old Shawnee county farm November 13 and 14 with Lawrence Topeka Atchison and Ottawa companies. Members pay transport costs and mess is funded by company funds. The goal is camp experience and instruction in ceremonies and interior guard duty. New green Mackinaws issued to the Lawrence company replace WWI overcoats. A few additional members are sought. contact Capt Gilbert Francis 1st Lt Mahlon Ball or 2nd Lt Paul Harnar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold K. Snider
Kansas State Guard
Shawnee County
Lawrence
Topeka
Atchison
Ottawa
Lawrence Company
Gilbert Francis
Mahlon Ball
Paul Harnar
Committee Keeps Letter Rate Steady After Vote
Washington reports the Ways and Means Committee backed the existing out-of-town letter rate at three cents, rejected a four-cent hike, and rescinded a cigar tax increase. The move leaves $2.035 trillion in the tax bill, with reductions of $12 million from the letter rate cut and $28 million from the cigar tax rollback, while in-town rates rise to three cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Case Ways and Means Committee
Doughton
D-N.c
Lawrence City Schools enrollment drops by eight hundred
At the end of eight weeks the Lawrence city schools report 2 954 pupils, down from 8 423 a year earlier. The board notes coal supply remains tight but sufficient until March 1 1944. Homer W Josselyn is hired as mathematics teacher at the junior high. A bid to use the high school gym for Sunflower Ordnance basketball practice is denied. Bills totaling 25 157 95 are approved. attendees include board members and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence City
Clifford D. Dean
Board of Education
Liberty Memorial High School
Howard Sutherland
Sutherland
Homer W. Josselyn
Lawrence
Sunflower Ordnance
Billy Sunday
Lloyd Purcell
A. E. Woestemeyer
Lloyd Houston
F. C. Whipple
Dick Wagstaff
Howard, Sutherland
Dean
Urchill Hagerman
Douglas County Sunday School Convention Honors Rev. Ha worth
About 200 people attended the annual Sunday school convention of the Douglas County Association of Churches and Christian Education held October 31 at Clinton. Rev. Howard Haworth of Topeka gave the main address, director of Christian education for the Kansas Baptist convention. Officers for the coming year were elected: president Dr. Will Gorrill. secretary Mrs. J. S. Stover. treasurer Mrs. Orville Elm. chairman on Christian education Dr. H. K. Ebright Baldwin. district presidents including Mrs. William M. Johnson Lawrence. Homer Gerstenberger Eudora. Mrs. Chester Thompson Vinland. Dean Wrightsman Baldwin. Rev. H. C. Brockman Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County Association ‘of Churches and Christian Education
Clinton
Howard Haworth
Topeka
Kansas Baptist Convention
Will Gorrill
J. S. Stover
Orville Elm
H. K. Ebright
Baldwin
Northwest
William M. Johnson
Lawrence
Northeast
Homer Gerstenberger
Eudora
Southeast
Chester Thompson
Vinland
Southwest
Dean Wrightsman
H. C. Brockman
Miners Await Signal From John L. Lewis in Kansas
Pittsburg leaders urge Roosevelt and labor board to direct miners back to work under an extended contract while awaiting a signal from John L. Lewis. Spencer says no quarrel exists between southeastern Kansas miners and operators and emphasizes public sentiment for swift return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
H. A. Spencer
Pittsburg & Midway
Harold Ickes
Solid Fuels
W. H. Davis
War Labor Board
Randard
Kansas
Houston Sees 10.5 Inches Rain In 24 Hours
Houston reports 10.5 inches of rainfall in 24 hours shattering records. Flooding disrupts traffic in the business district as bayou overflow threatens streets. Weatherman C E Narquest predicts cooler weather this afternoon. Fifteen arsons were rescued from low mood Flats as rising water floods the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
C. E. Narquest
Senator Styles Bridges Is Ill at Home in Concord
U S Senator Styles Bridges of New Hampshire fell severely ill from an abdominal disturbance and remained at his home in Concord under the care of two doctors. Governor Robert O Blood, also a physician, announced the condition as serious but improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
Concord
N. H
U.S
Styles Bridges
Rn.h
Robert O. Blood
Coal Only To Those Who Have None
Secretary Ickes urged coal dealers to deliver only to customers with none and asked consumers not to order if they have coal. He warned some households may be asked to share surplus to aid those with none, to protect war production and health. Retailers should check customers’ fuel supplies to locate the greatest need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ickes
University of Kansas Attends 80th State Teachers Meet
Fifteen KU staff members join Kansas State Teachers Association sessions November 4–6. At Topeka twelve KU representatives speak or lead groups. others attend Salina Hays Independence. Key speakers include Dr Paul B Lawson and KU faculty on education art psychology history and social studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
Kansas State Teachers Association
Topeka
Salina
Hays
Paul B. Lawson
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Independence
Kansas University
Guy W. Keeler
University Extension Division
Robert Cook
Dessa-Jane Bush
Fine Arts
High School
John W. Ashton
Department of English
Howard Porter
Department of Physical Education
R. H. Wheeler
Winnie Lawrance
Sam Anderson
J. Neale Carman
Dorothy Sutton
Maude Ellsworth
W. W. Davis
Ruth Lichten
Department of Education
Kansas Council
Local Selective Service Announces Inductions
The board reports acceptance of James H. Eads Jr and Alexander J Wray Jr for Army duty. Navy inductees include Worthy Ray Rogers Jesse Alvin Griffith Paul Baldwin Penny Dan David Mac Reynold Ragle William Ray Green Jr Melvin Allen Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Selective Service Board
James H. Eads, Jr
Alexander J. Wray, Jr
Navy
Worthy Ray Rogers
Jesse Alvin ‘Griffith
Paul Baldwin Penny
Dan David Mac Reynold Ragle
William ‘Ray Green, Jr
Melvin Allen Morris
Bank ad promotes services and loans with collateral
An editorial style banking advertisement from The First National Bank outlines services including loans on bankable collateral such as life insurance policies, farms, and livestock, with margin security and government supervised trusteeship. It references Brown Brothers Harriman and Company and promotes customer trust in a representative government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
Lawrence
Journal-World
United States
Brown Brothers Harriman and Company
Dr. Cone
First National Bank
Ady
Funeral service notice for Funk's Mortuary and Chapel
A brief funeral notice announces services at Funk's Mortuary and Chapel with contact information. The notice lists a phone number 119 for inquiries and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Funk’s Mortuary
November Term Court Session Opens With Guilty Pleas
In the present term of district court James William Beers and Frances Love pleaded guilty to living together unlawfully as man and wife without marriage. Each sentenced to 30 days in county jail and costs. The docket also lists jury trials for Albert Isham and Robert Pickens for assault with intent to kill. Civil juries begin Monday November 8 with several cases set each day through November 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James William Beers
Frances Love
Hugh Means
Albert Isham
Samuel Wright
Rcebert Pickens
Isham
Lawrence
Wright
Hoffman
William Russell
Russell
Glen Roberts
Roberts
Pickens
James Parr
No Rush For Book 4 War Ration Books Issued
A small rush developed yesterday for No 4 war ration books the first day of issuance at the local board since registration ended October 238. 168 books were issued by clerk Rose Lyons by noon only about a dozen more had been issued. George Wetzel says No 4 books will be issued in the coming months mainly to those away during the regular period or who did not need them then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior
Ickes
Solid Fuels Administration
Abe Fortas
Navy
Lewis
U.M.W
John L. Lewis
Roosevelt
Secretary of the Interior
Rose Lyons
George T. Wetzel
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Bulletin
The
United Mine Workers Con
Pennsylvania
Alabama
Illinois
Progressive Mine Workers of America
A.F.L
West Virginia
Fayette County
West Va
Jim Eubank
Kaymoor
Mercury
Phillipsburg
K. U
Legion Open House
New
Sunflower Informer
Associated Press
Aveeeratanes
Spencer
James Beers
J. F. Metsker
May Goss
Charles B. Lutz
Mildred B. Hope
J.D. Callabresi
W. A. Courtney
William Froeliger
Williams Sinks
mMoney
Rank Topping
Felix Tucker
Joan Unger
J. A. Callabrest
W. W. Sinclair
Ira Sinclair
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