Losses Heavy in Battle of Tanks
British forces advance along the Libyan coast capturing Gambut, a key axis supply center, as Tobruk siege lines tighten. The Sidi Rezegh area sees a major tank clash with heavy losses on both sides and increasing air opposition. Gambut and Bardia fell to New Zealand and allied troops, while Indian units press axis troops along the Egyptian Libyan border. Arthur M. Hyde and Mrs. Hyde escape a house fire in Trenton Missouri.
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Libya
Bardia
Mediterranean
Erwin Rommel
Tobruk
Sidi Rezegh
Battlfield
Halfaya-Sidi Omar
Gazala
Derna
U S Troops to Dutch Guiana to Protect Bauxite Mines
The White House announced that American troops would move into Surinam to guard bauxite mines supplying the U S aluminum industry. The move, agreed with the Netherlands and approved by Brazil, aims to secure vital resources while avoiding drawn on Netherlands Indies forces.
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U.S
Dutch Guiana
Washington
White House
United States
Aluiwanus
Netherlands
Brazil
South America
British Guiana
French Guiana
Paramaribo
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Surinam
Netherlands Indies
Pacific
Caribbean
London
Netherlands East Indies
Japan
Pacific tensions rise as Tokyo to US talks slow
The Tokyo foreign office sent an urgent message to Washington as optimism fades. Tokyo remains unified under expansionist aims while Hull's conference with international envoys casts gloom. Thailand mobilization looms. U S Marines leave China posts. Yangtze patrol may withdraw. Philippines inducts 20,000 into U S Army under MacArthur raising Far East command to over 80,000.
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Washington
United States
Hideki Tojo
Japan
Asahi
Hull
Thailand
Far East
Bangkok
Survarnabhut
China
Shanghai
U.S. Navy
Yangtze
Hankow
Philippines
U. S. Army
Douglas MacArthur
Harriman Says U S Navy Fights At Sea With Britain
London report says W Averell Harriman called Britain and the United States allies in the fight against Germany. He asserted the President understands interdependence of American and British destinies and that isolationism is a thing of the past. He noted the need to move beyond neutrality laws and lend lease as the war evolves.
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London
Britain
Germany
W. Averell Harriman
U.S
Winston Churchill
Toghether
Stock Market Index Report for Saturday
The average of 60 stocks stood at 40.0 on Saturday. Market activity showed steady trading with no major spikes or declines reported by analysts.
Germans claim Moscow offensive 31 miles from capital
German forces push toward Moscow with a wedge between Moscow and Kalinin and claim capture of Soletschnogorski about 31 miles northwest. Russians report counterattacks in Donets and Rostov battles, with Rostov and Malaya Vishera exchanges and heavy fighting along the Moscow Leningrad railway.
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Moscow
Kalinin
Red Army
Donets
Rostov
Don
Adolf Hitler
Soletschnogorski
Klin
Enly
Mozhaisk
Tula
Barents Sea
Don River
Fatally Hurt In Fall At Stadium
Mrs. Mary I. McCaughey 29 of Kansas City died after a fall in the stadium while watching a Kansas football game. A physician linked death to brain concussion. Survived by husband Sam McCaughey and a three year old daughter.
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Mary I. McCaughey
Kansas City
Sam McCaughey
Labor Legislation Talks Amid Nationwide Strike Ties
President Roosevelt invited ten congressmen and two labor department reps to the White House to discuss labor legislation as broad strikes disrupt defense plants in St Louis and across the nation. Rayburn, Perkins, McCormack, Norton lead a bipartisan delegation while mass pickets slow defense orders and captive mines resume.
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Labor Department
White House
Rayburn
Perkins
House
McCormack
D.-Mass
Norton
D.-N.j
House Labor Committee
Martin
R.-Mass
Representative Welch
R.-Calif
Labor Committee
Daniel W. Tracy
Representatives Cox
D.-Ga
Ramspeck
Vinson
Smith
D.-Va
Gavagan
D.N.Y
Roosevelt
Congressional
D.ga
Philip Murray
C.I.0
William Green
A.F.L
Walter Fuller
National Association of Manufacturers
Mrs. Norton
American Federation of Labor
St. Louis
Massachusetts
Cars damaged in snowstorm crash near Kanwaka store
A blinding snowstorm caused a crash on highway 40 near the Kanwaka store Saturday at 7 p.m. Vehicles driven by Robert K. Nelson of Manhattan and Claude Shaft Jr. of Topeka were damaged. No passengers were reported injured.
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Robert K. Nelson
Manhattan
Claude Shaft, Jr
Topeka
Kanwaka
Highway 40
Injured Man Comfortably Resting After Eudora Elevator Crash
Eudora resident George Born injured Saturday in an elevator accident was resting comfortably at Memorial hospital today. The report notes his condition as stable and improving with medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Born
Eudora
Memorial Hospital
American Built Tanks Prove Their Worth in Libyan Desert Campaign
American made M-3 light tanks, used as cruisers by the British in Libya, showed speed mobility firepower and armor resistance according to a senior British officer. In two battles last Thursday British observers reported 100 German tanks knocked out for 60 American tanks lost.
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Libya
Adolf Hitler
War Department
Red Cross Roll Call Falls Short of Last Year
Preliminary Red Cross reports show the total donations at 2401.71 toward a 7135 goal. Lawrence district leads with 1279.86, business district at 673.10, KU contributions 304.50, Baldwin about 125. Haskell solicitors wrap up today.
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Altho
Red Cross
Har Vrd G Barr
Lawrence
K.U
Baldwin
Haskell Solicitors
Weather to Moderate In Topeka After Record Cold
The weatherman says sunshine and rising temperatures will bring moderation in the state tomorrow. Sub-freezing conditions eased from eastern counties after a cold front yesterday. Topeka's low was 26, with other towns like Goodland at zero and Coffeyville at 28.
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Topeka
S. D. Flora
Middle West
Goodland
Coffeyville
Ellis
Phillipsburg
Flora
Chanute
Theft at Wiedemann's Grill and Elliott Produce
Robberies reported at Wiedemann's Grill 835 Massachusetts street and Elliott Produce 819 Vermont street involved thefts of cash and a coin operated phonograph and pin ball machine. Between 70 and 80 dollars in silver, a jammed machine, and eight turkeys were taken after forced entry and prying open cash drawers and doors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiedemann’s Grill
Massachusetts Street
Elliott Produce Company
Vermont Street
Wiedemann
Jimmy
Train Youth for Trades Urged by Douglas County Leader
Lou H. Griffith chairman of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners urged teaching trades to welfare families’ children to foster self sufficiency. He criticized church leaders for not sharing responsibility and highlighted county savings in labor and materials as evidence of efficient welfare and employment efforts. Guests included Commissioners Sanderson and Johnson and Jefferson County chair Guy Shultz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou H. Griffith
Douglas County Board of Commissioners
Rotary
Griffith
Church of the Brethren
Lone Star
Douglas County
Larson
EK. E. Larson
Ed Johnson
J. M. Sanderson
Lillian Bleisner
Welfare Department
Bliesner
Sandderson and Johnson
Guy Shultz
Jefferson County
United States Withdraws Yangtze Patrol From Hankow to Shanghai
The gunboat Wake left Hankow for Shanghai signaling the start of the American navy removal on the Yangtze patrol. About 50 Americans remain in Hankow including 35 missionaries. Marines are to depart Shanghai with a near completion of evacuation quietly following Roosevelt's orders. Civil police will likely guard the international settlement section formerly guarded by the marines.
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Shanghai
Wake
Hankow
Yangtze River
United States
Yangtze
Roosevelt
China
International Settlement
FBI Probes Defects in Machinery at Kansas City Bomber Plant
The FBI opened an investigation after defects were found in two government plant machines in Kansas City Kansas. Sand mixed with grease in a drill press from Cortland New York and water found in lubrication of a large fan from Detroit raised safety concerns at the bomber plant under construction.
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Kansas City
Federal Bureau of
Kan
Cortland
N. Y
Detroit
Licensing Provisions Restore to Price Bill Exempt Farmers
Washington November 24 The house banking committee reversed, restoring licensing provisions to the price control bill but exempting farmers. The revised bill would also bar licensing of farmers to sell their own products and forbid licensing of radio time, while newspapers books and printed matter remain exempt. The vote was 14 to 9. The panel planned another session to consider restoration of government authority to buy and sell commodities for price stability.
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Washington
House’ Banking Committee
Steafall ¢D-Ala
Charles E Beeks Dies Noted Baldwin Banker and Leader
Charles E Beeks lifelong Baldwin resident and prominent citizen dies at 74 after a year long illness. Funeral services at First Methodist Baldwin Tuesday 2 30 pm with Dr James S Chubb officiating. Burial in Oak Wood cemetery. Beeks banker and Baker University steward and secretary of the board. He served 28 years on the city schools board and represented the twelfth district in 1923 1925 and 1927 state sessions. Survived by wife Ila F Beeks two sons James B Beeks of Kansas City and John Beeks and two grandchildren Billyood Johns Beeks.
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Charles E. Beeks
Baldwin
First Methodist Church
James S. Chubb
Oak Wood Cemetery
Beeks
Baker University
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity
Douglas County Red Cross
Ila F. Berks
The
Jaude B. Beeks
Kansas City
John Bee
Miners Return to Work as Arbitration Accepts Plan
Thousands of Pennsylvania miners resume work after a walkout over the union shop issue. Some praise President Roosevelt's arbitration plan while others complain they gained nothing. Wives express relief at paychecks before Christmas as sympathy walkouts by commercial miners are addressed under the Appalachian agreement penalties.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Fiore Londino
Republi Corporation
Russellton
Allegheny County
United Mine Workers
Roosevelt
Henry O'Neill
Rural Ridge
Washington
Fred Trocki
Nazis Claim Initiative In Fighting in Libya
Berlin reports German Italian forces took the initiative in Libya today. A German spokesman said they faced American made weapons but could not assess battlefield impact until cleanup. He denied that the Libyan port of Bardia had fallen to the British.
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Berlin
Bardia
Spectators endure cold rain and wind at Kansas Missouri game
Heavy rain and freezing temperatures disrupted Homecoming in Lawrence. Fans fled at halftime as snow fell, cars slipped into ditches, and stores sold out rain gear while officials estimated attendance around 15,500. Snow totaled .70 inch with weekend precipitation at .47 inch.
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Missouri
Massachusetts Street
Lawrence
Eldridge
H Hutchinson
C. J. Posey
James R Young to Lecture on Japan at University of Kansas
James R. Young foreign correspondent for the International News Service will lecture tonight at 8 15 in Fraser Hall theater on the Japanese situation. He is on leave from his post heading the Tahapeks bureau for 13 years and authored many Japan articles and the book Janay tq Sha Is. A dinner for guests precedes the talk at 6 15 in Memorial Union Kane ces room. An admission fee will be charged at Fraser Hall.
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James R. Young
International News Service
University of Kansas
Fraser Hall
Youne
Tapaheks
Japan
Siema Nea Chi
S Sigma Phi
Jntmnalicm
Arepsiza
Kane Ces
Memorial Union
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Cairo
Egypt
Gambut
Middle East
Arthur M. Hyde
Trenton
Arthur
M. Hyde
Hoover
Associated Press
Tokyo Foreign Office
U. S. Navy
Harriman
Congress
Machinists
A. F. Whitney
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Whitney
Birmingham
Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corporation
Chicago
A.F.L. International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Illinois
Mt. Clemens Pottery Company
S.S. Kresge Company
Mt. Clemens
Mich
Weldon Springs
Lou Griffith
U.S. Ne
FBI
House Banking Committee
Chas. E. Beeks Dies
Harvey Schmedemann
Forrest Donnell
University
Earl Falkenstien
Athletic Association
Tas
Falkenstien
K. U
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