Bitter fight continued as U S ships bombarded Guadalcanal
Washington reports US destroyers bombarded enemy positions on Guadalcanal while aerial attacks continued. Japanese reinforcements land east of Henderson airfield as Stewart Islands battle tolls are revised. Knox warns against optimism as Ghormley’s counts add two cruisers and one destroyer sunk. American drive to push Nipponese from Guadalcanal gains momentum.
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Emy
Guadalcanal
Henderson Airfield
Navy
Stewart Islands
Stewart Island
South Pacific
Savo Island
Knox
Solomons
United States Army
Solomons Island
United States
Matanikas River
The
Stewarts
Robert L. Ghormley
Ghormley
Pacific
Allied Forces Capture Kokoda Jap Base in New Guinea
Allied ground forces seized the Japanese base at Kokoda inland New Guinea after a grueling Owen Stanley ascent. They press the enemy toward Buna as bombers drive off a convoy and set fire to a transport near Rabaul, signaling a strategic shift in southeastern New Guinea.
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Kokoda
MacArthur
Australia
New Guinea
Owen Stanley Mountains
Buna
Rema
Apuane
York
Port Moresby
New Britain
Early Kansas election returns show GOP leads for governor and senator
Early unofficial results from 274 precincts prize Schoeppel over Burke for governor by 8139 to 6087 and Capper over McGill for Senate by 6590 to 5021. Rural votes are not yet included. Rees leads Houston in the fourth district with Wichita and Emporia reporting mixed results.
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Topeka
Kansas
Schoeppel
Burke
Capper
McGill
E. H. Rees
John Houston
Wichita
Houston
Emporia
Rees
Kansas Warms Up With Mild Election Day Forecast
Topeka reports a pleasant election day as meteorologist S. D. Flora notes the cold spell has left the state. Lows dropped to the low 30s in Ellis and Phillipsburg with Wichita seeing 56-57 degrees. Flora says the freeze should cause little damage and may ease corn husking.
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Topeka
Kansas
S. D. Flora
Ellis
Phillipsburg
Flora
Wichita
Rules Governing Campus Given by K U Chancellor
Chancellor Deane W. Malott issues campus conduct rules for Naval Machinist Mates training at KU. Drivers must be cautious, especially at night, yield to marching units, observe a 20 mph limit, and avoid noise near dorms housing military personnel. He urges student cooperation with the university wartime training program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. U. Naval Machinist Mates Training School
Deane W. Malott
Coal Schedules Revised by Office of Price Administration
Washington Nov 3 The office of price administration authorized bituminous coal retailers to adjust maximum price schedules to cover higher costs from increased minimum prices set by the bituminous coal division. The minimum rose from 5 to 30 cents a ton effective October 1, but mine prices are generally higher than the new minimum, so few consumers will pay more.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Court actions dismissed in district cases
Several district court actions were dismissed. Cases include Mayrie Idella Halderman versus Samuel Kenneth Halderman for divorce, Elsie Hobbs versus Chester Hobbs for divorce, and George W. Lawrence versus Phyllis Rankin for dissolution of partnership.
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Mayrie Idella Halderman
Samuel Kenneth Halderman
Elsie Hobbs
Chester Hobbs
George W. Lawrence
Phyllis Rankin
Corn Hybrid Trial Husked At Hagenbuch Farm East Of Eudora
Douglas county growers may attend a corn husking and variety comparison at 10 o clock Thursday on Dr. Frank Hagenbuchs farm east of Eudora. Twenty three hybrids and three open pollinated checks will be husked from plots of 135 acre each and measured for ears weight lodging and other traits. Varieties include Clarkson 83 Funk G 94 U S 18 U S 35 Illinois 200 K L H 33 Kansas 1454 Kansas 1104 Reed National 134 Illinois 960 K K 77 Carlson 100 Carson 22 Jewett 12 Lowearth 7x1 Missouri 8 Funk G 88 Missouri 47 Pioneer 307 Hendricks Cross L Dekath 827 Carlson 99 Carlson 33D. Checks Hays Golden Midland A Pride of Saline.
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Douglas County
Frank Hagenbuch
Eudora
Hagenbuch
Highway 10
Clarkson
Funk G
U. S
Illinois
Kansas
Reed National
Ilinois
K. K
Carlson
Carson
Jewett
Lowearth
Missouri
Pioneer
Hendrick’s Cross
Dekath
Hays
Barkley Urged for Supreme Court by Bipartisan Round Robin
A Round Robin urging President Roosevelt to appoint Alben W. Barkley to the Supreme Court circulates in the Senate. Senator McKellar says a bipartisan majority signs could form, though few expect Barkley to win. The vacancy followed Justice Byrnes resignation to head economic stabilization. Barkley is reportedly receptive and in Kentucky.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Alben W. Barkley
Kentucky
Supreme Court
Senate
Senator McKellar
D-Tenn
Barkley
James F. Byrnes
Minnesota Professor To Speak At University Lecture Series
Dr Irvine McQuarrie a pediatric professor at the University of Minnesota will speak in Fraser theater at 10 30 tomorrow morning on medical experiences in besieged China He spoke at University hospitals in Kansas City this morning and will conclude a three lecture series tomorrow The lecture is funded by Dr J L Porter 1918 bequest to the medical school part of which funds a scholarship and the rest defrays the annual lectureship This is the twelfth course of lectures and physicians and students are invited.
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Irvine McQuarrie
University of Minnesota
Fraser Theater
China
University Hospitals
Kansas City
J. L. Porter
Paola
First Class Graduates From Fort Omaha Police School
Lieut Lathrop B Read Jr heads the Fort Omaha military police training school which produced the first class. The school serves the Seventh Service Command and runs a four week course for 250 men in judo marksmanship weapons and related subjects.
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Lathrop B. Read, Jr
Douglas County
Military Police Training School
Fort Omaha
Neb
Miltary Police
Seventh Service Command
Axis and British Tanks Lock Horns in Egyptian Fight
Cairo reports the British Eighth Army hurled about 500 tanks into a major clash with Rommel’s African corps near Tel El Akakir. Australians led the coastal thrust, many Axis tanks were knocked out, and Allied infantry pressure deepened toward a pivotal breach.
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Egypt
Tel el Akakir
Reuters
Berlin
DNB
Lieut
Ben. B. L. Montgomery
Eighth Army
Rommel
Montgomery
Tel el Hisa
Sidi Abd el Rahman
el Alamein
Additions to essential 34 occupational deferments announced
Washington reports that selective service will add more occupations to the 34 deemed essential for draft deferments. New designations cover 50 construction jobs and 39 stone, clay, and glass product production roles. Local boards will classify workers by training, qualifications, and replacements availability.
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Washington
Selective Service
Court Term Opens With Multiple Case Actions
The November term opens as Lee Russell begins serving a $100 fine and 30 days in jail for liquor possession after appealing to district court. Lacey Ledford pleads guilty to second degree burglary and faces up to ten years. Zara Smith admits theft of a fur coat with up to five years. Martha Brown’s grand larceny charge is dismissed. Jack Bellinger’s case is moved to February term. Others plead not guilty or face judgment, and two divorces are granted.
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Lee Russell
Robert Oyler
Lacey Elizabeth Ledford
Phi Gamma Delta
Zara Smith
Montgomery Ward
Martha Brown
Jack Bellinger
P. B. Lawson
W. E. Spaldince
Will Haas
Bauer
Bert Kanive
Round Corner
Minnie M. Lucas
Clifford Snavely
Fay Welsh
Grace Allen
Erchell G. Allen
Registration for gasoline mileage rationing begins next week
The Douglas county war price and rationing board will open registration for car owners next week with application forms at centralized locations. Registration starts November 22, while learning sessions run November 12 14 and 18. Cars must discard tires over five per vehicle and serial numbers must be listed on the app. A ride swapping club is urged and driving speed restricted to under 35 mph.
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Douglas County
John Brand
Lawrence
Parent-Teachers’ Council
Brand
Forget-Me-Nots Sale Planned in Lawrence by DAV
Lawrence to observe Forget-Me-Not day November 13 for Disabled American Veterans funds. Joe N. Swanson of Topeka arranged the street sale in Lawrence with William Lawson of Wichita directing solicitors since no local DAV chapter exists. Funds aid disabled veterans of the world wars and current conflicts.
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Lawrence
Joe N. Swanson
Topeka
William Lawson
Wichita
National Service Officer
D.A.V
Lawrence Precincts Show Republican Lead In Light Vote
Unofficial counts from 10 Lawrence precincts and 12 city precincts show Republicans ahead by about two to one. Governor Schoeppel leads Burke, Senator Capper tops McGill, and Attorney General Mitchell leads in his home county amid a very light mid afternoon turnout with about 2,000 votes cast in the city.
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Lawrence
Schoeppel
Burke
A. B. Mitchell
Capper
M McGill
Guyer
Drake
Mitchell
Oswald
Denius
Davis
Supreme Court
Wedell
Hinkle
Parker
Allen
A.B. Mitchell
Chest Fund Nears Quota as Campaign Closes Tomorrow
The Community Chest campaign at 3 o'clock today reached 13615.10 dollars, 264.90 short of the 13880 dollar quota. Chairman Lisle Eby urges every worker to finish solicitations by tomorrow evening to close the campaign.
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Lisle Eby
Owners Seek Possession in Lawrence Justice Courts
Two appeals to district court upheld possession rulings for property owners. Eva Ulrich sues Mr and Mrs Benson for 115 Park house. Albert Getker sues Mr and Mrs Hay for 805 Connecticut Street house. Justice Oyler ruled for the plaintiffs in both cases.
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Lawrence
District Court
Robert Oyler
Eva Ulrich
Oscar Benson
Park
Albert
Bert) L. Getker
Milo Hay
Connecticut Street
Navy secrecy on carrier sinking upheld by Knox and Davis
Navy Secretary Knox and Elmer Davis said the Navy published all it knew about the October 26 South Pacific carrier sinking. The carrier’s name was withheld until next of kin were notified and the Navy believes most of the crew was saved.
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Washington
Navy
Knox
Elmer Davis
War Information
Navy Department
United States
South Pacific
Violin Recital By Karl Kuersteiner Tomorrow Night
Violin professor Karl Kuersteiner presents a six piece program tonight on station FKU at 9 30 PM. The set list includes To the Prairie Sioux Serenade To a Kansas and Flow March of Toy Soldier Tarantella and Burleigh works. Kansas City scene notes rental registration drive urged by James M. Robertson with counts in Wyandotte Johnson and Leavenworth counties.
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Karl Kuersteiner
FKU
Tarantella
Geel
Burleigh Sd
Skilton Ecil
Burleigh Lanteeeen Pelsier
Sarasate
Kansas City
Wyandotte
Johnson and Leavenworth
Kansas
James M. Robertson
Nazi Raids on England Report Two Enemy Fighters Destroyed
British fighters shot down two of four attacking aircraft over the southwest coast. A lone German raider, diving from low clouds, dropped several bombs on an East England town, with a ricochet striking a bus on a roadway.
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England
London
Bombs Set Off in Vichy in Anti-Collaboration Protest
Powerful bombs exploded in Vichy and nearby cities in the early hours. The attack caused at least one death and three injuries during an anti collaboration demonstration in unoccupied France on November 3.
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Vichy
France
Surgeon General Says No Push for Compulsory Doctor Service
Washington November 3. Dr. Thomas Parran told a Senate labor subcommittee he is not ready to back compulsory assignment of doctors to military service without a national service act. He estimated 115000 M D s remain in civilian practice after 55000 are in the armed forces and warned of possible arms conscription if needed.
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Washington
Thomas Parrdn
The
Public Health Service
Senate
Army
Navy
Parran
Radio to discuss rent control and new OPA office
Charles F. Reed of the Topeka Lawrence defense rent area will discuss legal rent control on WREN Lawrence at 6 15 p m Thursday November 5. The broadcast coincides with a new Douglas and Franklin counties rent office opening in Lawrence. Registration of landlords for all housing rentals is required within two weeks.
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Charles F. Reed
Topeka-Lawrence
WREN
Lawrence
OPA
Public Service
Douglas
Franklin
Topeka
Shawnee County
Massachusetts Street
Reed
Light voter turnout noted in Lawrence polling
Early voting in Lawrence showed a light turnout with 35 votes by 10 am at the courthouse and 96 at city hall plus 44 at the Community building by 11 am. Governor race totals from Douglas county list Ratner 7,805 and Burke 4,649. Lawrence precincts show varied counts across wards and precincts.
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Lawrence
Ows
Fifth Ward
Douglas County
Ratner
Burke
Mrs Maude Sweezer Faces Liquor Charge Trial
Mrs Maude Sweezer, arrested in a View area liquor raid in August, will be prosecuted under state law after the district attorney asked to shift from federal to state charges. She is charged with manufacture and possession of liquor and possession of a still. arraigned and pleaded not guilty before Justice O J Lane. bond set at 300 dollars. case scheduled for Friday at 10 a.m.
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Maude Sweezer
View
Sheriff’s Force
Milton Beach
United States
Topeka
Epi
Swee
Trees in memory of Dr. Anderson announced
The city schools will plant two burr oak trees on each school ground to honor the late Dr. A. J. Anderson who served as medical adviser to Lawrence schools for 35 years. The gift was announced at the Lawrence board of education meeting at Liberty Memorial high school.
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A. J. Anderson
Irving Hill
West Eighth Street
Lawrence
Lawrence Board of Education
Liberty Memorial High School
Anderson
Lawrence Schools
Lawrence Public Schools
Board of Education
Mildred Welch
McAllaster
McAllaster School
New Listings at Housing Bureau Surge in Sunflower Area
Tri city housing office reports a flood of new listings including 73 apartments 11 houses and 41 rooms since October 20 as demand still outstrips supply. Mrs Cornelia Bigelow manager noted near record applicant turnout and all units listed have been rented promptly after posting.
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Tri City
Chamber of Commerce
Sunflower Ordnance Works
Offic
Weather Outlook Warms Tonight With Showers Possible
Warmer tonight and Wednesday forenoon with slight showers northwest starting late tonight or Wednesday forenoon. Winds may reach 35 mph this afternoon and continue through the night.
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