Berlin Bombed Again in Allied Air Raids Night After Night
Allied bombers delivered another heavy attack on Berlin last night, following Monday’s record tonnage. The RAF lost about 20 aircraft in the operation, while fires and widespread destruction disrupted communications and daily life across the German capital.
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London
R.A F
Berlin
Air Ministry
R.A.F
Germany
Stockholm
Afton
Tidningen
Allchanda
Hamburg
Europe
Eden
Budapeststrasse
Zoo
High Command
Employment office open Thanksgiving for war worker need
The U S Employment office at 201 West 8th will be open on Thanksgiving to recruit workers for war production. Manager Harry R Barnard said output is behind schedule and both men and women are needed immediately for Kansas war plants. Workers not contributing to the war effort may transfer to war work, and those considering a change can discuss options.
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United States
West 8Th Street
Harry R. Barnard
Kansas
Barnard
Peuides
Strong German Push Thwarted Near Kiev in Ukraine Battle
Red Star said German forces failed to breach Soviet lines near Kiev as three German counterattacks collapsed. Russian offensives and heavy artillery support kept positions. Bragin near Gomel fell to Soviet advances. Nearly 8,000 Germans and 180 tanks were destroyed across fronts at midnight.
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Moscow
Kiev
Red Star
Ukraine
Lower
Dnieper
Nikopol
Cherkassy
Brusilov
Zhitomir
Red Army
Priser
White Russia
Bragin
Gomel
Rechitsa
Izvestia
Pravda
Dnepropetrovsk
City approves airport improvement contract and funds
City Council authorized Mayor Russell and City Clerk Fisher to sign a three party agreement to raise 15000 for airport upgrades. The plan calls for 6000 from KU rental assigned to improvements, 6000 from Ong Aircraft, and 3000 from city funds with resurfacing of 5000 feet of runways a new refueling ramp and two hangars to be built.
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C. B. Russell
Harold Fisher
Clarence Gorrill
Topeka
Board of Regents of
The
University of Kansas
William A. Ons
Ong Aircraft Corporation
Gorrill
Lawrence
Ong
University
Value of Aegean Efforts In Harassing Operation
Deputy Prime Minister Clement Attlee told the Commons that Allied actions in the Aegean were a harassing operation not a total failure. He cited loss of Cos Leros and Samos but said the campaign pinned German forces and harried enemy shipping with government support.
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London
Clement R. Attlee
Commons
Aegean
Jvantes
Winston Churchill
Attlee
Cos
Leros
Samos
Stock Market Index Report Narrowed Gains
The stock market index shows Ave crane at 60 stocks with a 48.2 reading. Yesterday the index stood at 48, indicating a modest movement and mixed trading as investors reassessed values across sectors.
Douglas County Blocked From Donating To Kaw River Levee Plan
Douglas County officials said legally no donation can be made to the Kaw River levee project from North Lawrence to Lyons Street. The plan envisioned an eight block benefit district, with the city possibly contributing if funds allow, but the county cannot fund the effort directly under current law.
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Douglas County
North Lawrence
Lyons Street
Union Pacific
Board of County Commissioners
Court House
John J. Riling
Gates Age Board
Sandars
Chetniks Gain Control of Montenegro and Balkan Battles
Yugoslav guerrilla leader Mihailovic says Chetniks now control all of Montenegro and a stretch beyond Boka Kotorska as Tito forces report victories in Serbia and Dalmatia. Other reports note fierce battles near Skopje, in Croatia, and the Drava valley as German forces resist. Separately, Bernard Peterson of Harvey County is inducted into the U S Army with a December report date. The Rollerdrome announces Thanksgiving hours.
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London
Upi
Draja Mihailovic
Montenegro
Josip Broz
Tito
Cairo
Mihailovic
Boks
Serbia
Macedonia
Albania
Skopjje
Dalmatia
Novi
Drava
Gilbert Islands Victory Shrinks Road To Tokyo By 700 Miles
Allied forces seized Tarawa and Makin in a rapid Gilbert Islands campaign. Nimitz said the Gilberts are securely in American hands as air and sea power prepare to press toward the Marshall Islands. The report notes heavy American casualties on Makin versus Tarawa and describes further air strikes on Gasmata Bougainville and other targets as the Pacific war continues.
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Associated Press
Japan
Gilbert Islands
Pacific
Gilberts
Tokyo
Pearl Harbor
Makin
Tarawa
Little
Abemama
Southwest Pacific
Gasmata
New Britain
Changteh
China
Taoyuan
Chester W. Nimitz
Pacific Fleet
Hawaii
Solomons
Army
Marines
Coast Guard
Marshall Islands
Radio Tokyo
United States
Nits
Eeavier
Marshalls
Truk
Mili
Eniwetok
Funafuti
7Th Air Force
Marshall Island
Gilbert
Nimitz
Rabaul
Kara
Buin
Bougainville
Kieta
Monoit
Manaraka
Satteberg
Huon
New Guinea
French Crisis May Force Petain Out
The Paris collaborationists press for an alliance with the Nazis or Petain’s resignation as chief of state. Petain resists amid Vichy opposition while Laval’s group seeks to form a national government with German support in Paris.
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Associated Press
Madrid
France
Marshal Henri Petain
Pierre Law
Paris
Francista
Champs Elysees
Petain
Vichy
Laval Clique
Laval
Janich Petain
Resignation of Rev Beil from Douglas Selective Service Board
Reverend Alfred J. Beil, pastor of Trinity Lutheran, resigns from the Douglas County Selective Service board effective December 5 after a year of service. Bruce Cameron confirms no replacement yet. Ogden S. Jones remains on the three member board. Governor may appoint a new member via recommendation to the President.
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Alfred J. Beil
Trinity Lutheran Church
Douglas County
Selective Service Board
Beil
Bruce Cameron
Cameron
Ogden S. Jones
Board of County Commssioners
United States
Board of County Commissioners
Moisture shortage worsens winter wheat in western Kansas
In western Kansas the winter wheat crop deteriorated as fall rains failed and soil dried, with no measurable precipitation for a second week. Some wheat showed moisture stress and roots were shallow causing wind erosion. In eastern Kansas corn husking and fall plowing were favorable, sorghum harvest near completion with good to excellent broom corn yields moving to market at ceiling price.
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Fopeka
Kansas
Weather Bureau
Broom Corn
Speed in Approval of Construction Program
The senate naval affairs committee quickly approved a $5.3 billion naval construction program aimed at amphibious craft, authorizing 2.5 million tons of auxiliary vessels and 1 million tons of landing and district craft. This is the seventh bill of its type since June 1940, ahead of its formal Senate introduction.
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Washington
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Senate
Officer reprimanded for striking newsman at fire scene
Major Everett JF Neuteboom of the ordnance service command was reprimanded and ordered to apologize to Howard Robbins, photographer for the Post-Enquirer, after Robbins said Neuteboom shoved him, struck him, and threatened others while seeking permission to photograph a warehouse fire under army jurisdiction in Oakland.
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Oakland
Calif
Post-Enquirer
Everett JF. Neuteboom
Ordnance Service Command
Howard Robbins
Neuteboom
David McCoach Jr
Ninth Service Command
Fort Douglas
Utah
Army
Robbins
Tax notices arrive. full payments eligible for 1% discount
County Treasurer A M Gardner reports delays in tax notices but says about 80 percent of filers are paying in full this year. The first half is due December 20 to avoid penalties, and paying in full now yields a one percent discount. Lawrence sees lower levies this year with a 30.9333 mill rate and total county collection of 851,196.42 versus 945,936.97 last year. Valuation stands at 37,946,201.00, up from 37,203,087.00. Tangible property taxes total 805,917.82. intangible 26,940.24. dog 3,122.00. special taxes 15,216.36.
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A. M. Gardner
Lawrence
Origin of Thanksgiving Spirit Highlighted by Minister
Dr. O. BE. Allison of the First Methodist church told Kiwanis today that Thanksgiving is a purely American institution rooted in Plymouth and a spontaneous people’s spirit. He said it arose from conviction and faith, not gratitude for material possessions, and remains meaningful even when typical privileges are lacking.
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O. BE. Allison
First Methodist Church
Kiwanis Club
Plymouth
America
T B Clinic Used In November Chest Clinic Findings
The November chest clinic processed thirty five X rays with many new cases among twenty six examined. Eleven were new. Sixty one people received service and cases ranged from tuberculosis to malignancy. Cooperation from local health groups supported this effort in Douglas County.
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Linic
Douglas County Tuberculosis Association
Douglas County Physicians
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Douglas County Health Unit
Lawrence
Douglas County
Junction City Hosts Thanksgiving Football Showdown
Junction City Kansas on November 24 hosts a big Thanksgiving day game between Kansas University and the Fort Riley CRTC team on the high school field. The junior chamber of commerce sponsors the event with added bleachers for civilians and soldiers crowds. Henry Shenk KU coach returns home as former Junction City High School coach for a decade.
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Junction City
Kan
Midwest
Kansas University
Fort Riley
Junction City High School
K.U. Physical Education
Senate Seeks War Department Report On Patton Affair
The Senate military affairs committee voted unanimously to ask Secretary Stimson to report officially on the Sicily hospital incident where Lt Gen George S Patton Jr struck an army private. Chairman Reynolds said the report is tied to Patton’s nomination for permanent rank of major general, with ongoing Senate debate likely.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Military Affairs Committee
War Stimson
George S. Patton, Jr
Seventh Army
Sicily
Reynolds
D-N.c
Stimson
Roosevelt
Patton
Bridges
R-N. H
Johnson
Senate
Acion
Will Eat Turkey at KU Thanksgiving Dinner
University of Kansas trainees in A-12 V-12 and Machinist Mates will dine tomorrow in Memorial Union and Lindley Hall. Men will be served roast turkey with dressing gravy potatoes cranberry sauce and pie among other items. quantities include 800 pounds of turkey and 500 pounds of potatoes for A-12, and 1000 pounds of turkey and 800 pounds of potatoes for V-12 and Machinist Mates.
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University of Kansas
Memorial Union Building
Alamode
A-12
Lindley Hall
Kansas University Musicians Parade to Fort Leavenworth
A group of 45 vocalists instruments and entertainers from Kansas University depart for Fort Leavenworth for four performances for soldiers. Activities include station hospital afternoon show, two repeats at the U S disciplinary barracks, a main evening concert in the service club, and a post dance. The trip, in cars from Lawrence, is led by Alumni Association secretary Fred Ellsworth with Ted Lehman as master of ceremonies.
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Kansas University
St. Leavenworth
Station Hospital
U. S
Service Club
Ft. Leavenworth
Lawrence
Fred Ellsworth
Alumni
Trin
Ted Lehman
Powder Line Begun at Sunflower Ordnance Works
Construction on the new border line at Sunflower Ord nance Works is under way with an estimated completion date of August 1, 1944. About 1,500 workers are employed now, peaking around 3,000 as full speed is reached. the Chamber of Commerce housing bureau is helping locate housing for workers' families.
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Sunflower Ordnance Works
He Housing Bureau
The
Chamber of Commerce
Air-WAC Recruiting Team to Open Lawrence Office
The Air WAC recruiting team, visiting Lawrence this week, will open an interview office at the corner of Seventh and Massachusetts to recruit women. Prospective recruits should contact Mrs. C E Daniels, civilian representative, at 542. The team will travel to Iola after Monday and return to Lawrence for a University of Kansas event.
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Air-Wac
Lawrence
Kansas City
Kansas
Iola
University
Seventh
Massachusetts
Air- Wacs
C. E. Daniels
Roosevelt Pushes Early War Veterans Benefits Bills
President Roosevelt asks for quick enactment of legislation granting mustering out pay unemployment compensation and other veteran benefits. Senators Wagner and George say they will introduce bills this week, while House committee chair May plans a rapid session to craft a broader program. Existing proposals include expanding civil relief act protections and long term government loans for service members.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Waener
New York
George
Georgia
May
D.K
House Military Committee
Caldiers’ and Sailors
Sixteenth Annual Banquet December 3 in Eldridge Crystal Room
The Douglas County Bankers association will host the sixteenth annual achievement banquet for vocational agriculture students and 4-H club members on Friday evening December 3 at 6 15 in the Crystal room of Hotel Eldridge. Dr R A Schwegler of the University of Kansas will speak. KU extension division pictures and other entertainment are planned.
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Douglas County Bankers Association
Crystal Room
Hotel Eldridge
E. B. Martin
First National Bank
R. A. Schwegler
University of Kansas
Schwegler
Riley Burcham
George Docking
C. B. Butel
Baldwin
William C. Mercier
Eudora
K. U
Hoya
Thanksgiving Weather Across Kansas Forecast
The Weather Bureau predicts cloudiness with no moisture for Thanksgiving in Kansas. Temperatures rise slowly with clouds, and a light northeast freeze likely tonight. eastern Kansas remains clear. Northeastern areas report 29 degrees with highs expected between 50 and 60 degrees.
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Topeke
Kansas
Weather Bureau
Weathersman &. D. Flora
Topeka
Flora
Dodge City
German Marshal Relieved Over Differences With Kesselring
Allied headquarters say Baron Wolfram von Richthofen is reassigned due to difficult relations with Field Marshal Albert Kesselring. The Mediterranean air war zone is cited as harming Luftwaffe leadership reputations while Kesselring remains in command in Italy.
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Algiers
Allied
Baron Wolfram von Richtofen
Albert Kesselring
Mediterranean
Luftwaffe
Kesselring
Italy
von Richthofen
Baron Manfred von Richthofen
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Chetniks
Newton
Newton, Kas
Bernard Peterson
Harvey County
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George L. Allison
Harvey-McPherson County
Southwest
West Fourth Street
Thursaday.—Wiedemann’s.—Adr
Strock
O. E. Allison
T. B. Clinic
4-H Club
Vocational Ag
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
10Th End
Kentucky
Victor G.” Meyer
Ben P. Roski
Dorothy Pirs
J. R. Fluker
Clay Center
Helen M. Naramore
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