Ribbentrop declares Germany has won in the east
Berlin reports Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop telling anti comintern pact signers that Germany already won its eastern campaign and that the war now centers on Britain and its Atlantic allies. He says the United States remains Britain's ally and accuses Roosevelt of provoking the war.
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Berlin
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Germany
East
Britain
United States
von Ribbentrop
Hitler
England
Russia
Europe
Roosevelt
South America
Soviet
House of Commons
Reich
Yugoslavia
Cooperate on Maintaining Security After War
United States Ambassador John G. Winant said the U S and Great Britain must cooperate after the war to maintain international security and ensure satisfactory economic relations. He spoke at the lord mayor's luncheon after receiving an honorary degree from the University of Liverpool. He called collaboration without discrimination essential to reconstruction and urged focus on freedom from want.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
United States
John G. Winant
Great Britain
University of Liverpool
Winant
Saturday museum class canceled this week
Bernice Kizler announced the Saturday museum class will not meet this week while the clay modeling class will hold its meeting as usual.
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Bernice Kizler
Stamp记 of Portugal’s Restoration Monarchy celebrated
A 1940 stamp marks the 300th anniversary of Portugal’s 1640 restoration of the monarchy under John IV Duke of Braganza. He led the patriotic party to expel Spanish rulers, was crowned king in 1641, and ruled 15 years restoring finances and promoting trade. Key naval victories over the Dutch and the 1644 Montijo battle solidified Portugal’s return to power.
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Europe
Portugal
Alfonso
John IV
Braganza
Patriotic Party
Spain
Cortes
John
Montijo
Brazil
Thanksgiving Thoughts by Rev John E Bowers at Trinity
The rector urges parishioners to focus on spiritual life during Thanksgiving. He notes that gratitude extends beyond material blessings and highlights the gift of God's only begotten Son. True thanks involve sharing, prayer, and daily devotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Bowers
Trinity Episcopal Church
Father
U. S. Army Sergeant Killed in Eastern Libya
Sergeant Delmer Parks of Phoenix Arizona was reported killed by German machine gun fire yesterday in eastern Libya. He served as technician and observer with American tanks and was among twelve U S officers and sergeants with British forces in the Libyan drive westward.
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Cairo
Egypt
United States Army
Delmer Parks
Phoenix
Ariz
Libya
Parks
Insurers Poised to Increase Life Policy Rates
New York officials reported that major life insurers may raise premiums on new policies due to low investment returns. Metropolitan plans a near ten percent rise from January 1, Prudential about eight percent, while Mutual Life and Equitable weigh changes with no immediate announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Prudential Insurance Company
Metropolitan
Prudential
Mutual Life Insurame Company of New York
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Navy enlistments fall after torpedoed ships incident
Secretary of Navy Knox said the torpedoing of the destroyers Kearny and Reuben James cut enlistments by 15 percent, mostly among minors. He noted a gradual return to 10 000 to 11 000 monthly but still 2 000 to 3 000 short of needs, with possible use of selectees in future. Parents’ withholding of consent to enlistment contributed to the drop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Knox
U. S
Reuben James
C. W. Nimitz
Navy
Bureau of Navigation
Lions to Collect Lead Foil for National Defense
Lawrence Lions form a special committee to organize lead foil collection for defense. Don Haworth recounts regional Lions efforts while newsreels from Lawrence will be sent to Hawaii and shown at the Kansas day meeting January 29. Guests L A McAdoo and Carl Seufert attend. Merle Lindsey joins.
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Lawrence Lions Club
Don Haworth
South
Lions Clubs
Lawrence
Hawaii
L. A. McAdoo
Leavenworth Club
Carl Seufert
Merle Lindsey
Lawrence Bundles for Britain Shipments From Local Group
Four boxes of clothing and two boxes of knitted goods were sent east by the Lawrence Bundles for Britain chapter. Packing committee members prepared the items including twenty emergency kits and various knitted garments. Contributions came from Mrs. George Docking and other local women led by Mrs. Jean Myers and Miss Florence Snow, with pieces made by high school girls and several local groups.
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Lawrence Bundles
Britain
George Docking
Lyle Armel
Wilma Miller
J. D. Stranathan
High Pt
Prentice
C. C. Perry
Pearl Carpenter
Paul Haney
R. Maddox
Vanity Beauty Shop
Truman’ Myers
Knowledge Hill community club holds first all day meeting
Miss Alwinna Thiry of Pleasant Valley spent two days at relatives in town. Ethelyne Burns attended a teachers' meeting. The Knowledge Hill Community club met November 20 at Mrs. Earl Janeway's, with a bountiful noon dinner and a prize contest won by Mrs. H. W. Skeet. Plans were made for an oyster supper and the next meeting December 10 to reveal mystery pals.
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Alwinna Thiry
Pleasant Valley
Baker Murphy
E. H. Dimick
H. W. Skeet
John Morgan
Gary
Twope
Orlando
Fla
Montgomery
Lawrence
John' Canary
Cloughs
John Canary
Will Rice
Kate Toms
Farm Bureau
A. R. Reed
Hesper Social Roundup At Local Homes And Events
Hesper residents share Sunday dinners and visits with relatives in Welcome Fall Leaf Lawrence Kansas City and De Soto. Clubs guests and church events link families across several towns including Gardner Eudora and Waverly with many gatherings noted.
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Fred Neis
Joe Saile
George Haines
Bobby
Kansas City
D. M. Harris
Robert Schellack
Fall Leaf
Howard Daviness
Betty
Doris
Oliver
Daniels
Lawrence
Thomas Thornton
Rush
Harold Morley
Donald Ralph
Ralph Wotan
Dorothy Mae
O. D. Dunlap
Floyd
Poienee Church
Sunny
Doris Gabriel
Alice Brecheisen
George Kent
Wiley Henley
Louis Kurtz
Delores
Emery Stone
Carl Kurtz
Roy Kurtz
E. H. Grob
Leonard Beecroft
Barbara
DeSotore
Edward Knabe
Gerald Knabe
Herbert Knabe
Will Beetz
Walter Gerstenberger
Alfred Seiwald
Rosalene
William Mercier
Eudora
Ruth Anna Henley
Abner Henley
Bernice Ann Neils
Clarence Neis
Keith
Verlan Couch
Mary Harris
Hazel Riggs
Art Shirk
Hesper
Gus Koch
Charles Terrell
Freddie Neik
Howard Caviness
Eldon Votan
Rosalene Selwald
James Gustin
Floyd Bartlett
Waverly
Roy Hadle
Navy
Thelma Hagerty
Oliver Deay
Duane
H. M. Terrell
Gardner
Paul
Carl Grob
Kurtz Hosts Colorado Guests for Dinner
Mr and Mrs Carl Kurtz welcomed as dinner guests a baby and companion from Colorado on Wednesday, sharing an informal hospitality moment at their home.
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Baby
Colorado
Mrs
Carl Kurtz
Local Residents Move and Visit Across States
Wayne Black traveled to Kansas City on Thursday evening. Tom Perninar and wife head to Oklahoma City for the winter. C. L. DeHoff hosted all their children over Sunday. Bertha Halsted and Anna were noted in social mentions.
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Wayne Black
Kansas City
Tom Perninar
Oklahoma City
C. L. DeHoff
Bertha Halsted
Anna
Lemon juice recipe checks rheumatic pain quickly
A home remedy claims to ease rheumatic arthritis and neuritis by mixing Ru-Ex Compound with water and lemon juice. The ad promises fast relief within 48 hours and offers a money-back guarantee through druggists and Round Corner Drug Company.
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Round Corner Drug Company
Community Notes From Tonga And Nearby Towns
Local tidbits detail social events in Tonga and surrounding areas. Betsy DeHoff and families attended birthday and Thanksgiving gatherings. Barbara Hulton visited kin in Tonganoxie while Miss Marian Eisele traveled from KU. An oil rig arrived on Mabel Roberts farm and Reno school held a successful social with auctions and awards.
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Kline
Tonganoxie
Ella O'Dea
Pony Creek
Jim DeHoff
C. L. DeHoff
Fred Kelsall
Aaron Haas
Mary Lillian ‘Haas
V.A. DeHoff
Lloyd
Marian Eisele
K. U
Henry Eisele
Frances Strobel
Kansas City
Robert Graham
Jesse R. Graham
Mabel Roberts
Mildred Pearson
Will Puckett
Patricia
Rantoul
Ill
V. A. de Hoff
Wiley
Barbara Hulton
Albert Hulton
Josephine Hulton
Barbara
Topeka
M. E. Phenicle
Lawrence
Bert Harman
Janet Wiley
Sorenson
Kansas
Jimmie Dwyer
Seanor
Nash
Hess
Freinmuth
Clarence Wiley
Will Young
Reno
Othel Wiley
Red Cross
Eisele
Noel Houseworth
Fern Kahn
Clifford DeHoff
Herbert Pearson
Patsy White
June Wiley
Ella Voorhees
Thiere
Carl Sulkey
Harry M. Skeets
Billy Aaron
Bonner Springs
William Winkleman
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Journal-World
U.S
Lions Club
By Mathieu
New Cosoe
Ledger SynDicate
Howard
Lilenthal
Chanute
Wrights
Orville Wright
August Boedecker
Richard C. Dupont
Soaring Soc. OF America
Young America
Knowledge Hill
David Delano St. Clair
Chattanooga
Mighty Mite
Granada
Somone
A. C. Hess
Kathleen Strong
Floyd Gilliland
Ulrich
Ella "Dea
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Bill
Fredric March
Martha Scott
Bill Powell
Myrna Loy
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Mickey Rooney
Fay Holden
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Roscoe
Ruth Donnelly
Dayees
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Dick Purcell
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