Yanks Widen Wedge Thru Nazi Lines In Western Front
Allied forces reported major gains across the western front as American tanks and infantry broke through near Ubach and Beggendorf capturing Kerkrade, pushing toward Aachen. Britons and Canadians pressed along corridors from Nijmegen to Tilburg while German counterattacks and heavy artillery rained on advancing units.
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London
Ubach
Beggendorf
Kerkrade
Merkstein
Aachen
Courtney H. Hodges
First Army
Aachen - Geilenkirchen
Gladbach
Herbach
Russian troops near Belgrade in Yugoslavia drive on rail hub
Russian armored spearheads closed to Pancevo a rail junction nine miles northeast of Belgrade as Malinovsky’s forces cleared rail lines and advanced from Banatska Kraljevicevo and Debilyacha. The push aimed to sever the main northwest railway and encircle German defenses.
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Moscow
Pancevo
Belgrade
Banatska Kraljevicevo
Debilyacha
Rodion V. Malinovsky
Balkan Peninsula
Malinovsky
Turin Severin
Ance
Tito
Zejecar
Vratarnica
Nis
Bulgaria
Greece
Bor
Europe
MOVE UP A MILE BOMBERS ARE BUSY
Allied ground forces driven forward toward Bologna amid heavy German fire on the Imola road and nearby ridges. British and South African units advanced as Indian troops seized San Donato, while heavy bombers hit Munich rail yards and Po valley bridges. Tokyo reports say allied air power targets Balikpapan as Japan expands munitions output and China fronts show continued pressure.
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Rome
UPR
U. S. Fifth Army
Bologna
Doughboys
la Selva
Loiano
Monte Morosino
Imola
Castel del Rio
Cuviola
Quinzano
Lagune
Lagaro
Prato-Bologna
Monte Vigese
Pistoia
Adriatic
Eighth Army
Fiumieno
San Donato
Scorticata
Rubicon
Munich
Italy
Arca
Balkans
Submarine Campaign Sinks 11 Japanese Vessels
American submarines destroyed 11 Japanese vessels in a new patrol, including three warships a destroyer escort and a seaplane tender. Six cargo ships a large tanker and a cable ship also fell. Totals for Japanese losses rise to 924 ships by submarine action with 12 definitely destroyed 87 probably sunk and 115 damaged.
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Washington
Navy
Battle of the Statler prompts senate probe
Washington report says U Ch air man Green opened an inquiry into campaign expenditures amid the September 23 disturbance at the Statler Hotel after President Roosevelt spoke. Two naval officers were involved, attributed to AFL-CIO teamsters union political questions. White House and Daniel Tobin deny knowledge of the incident.
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Washington
Green
D-Al
Senate
Roosevelt
A.F.L. Teamsters Union
White House
Daniel J. Tobin
Teamsters Union
War Bulletins And Political Visits From October 5 Dispatches
War bullets report Chinese forces denying contact with Paoching defenders on the right flank of the Japanese advance toward Kweilin. London says Russian troops fight in Beterade suburbs and in Lithuania an all out westward offensive is noted. Ottawa reports Ensign Kenneth E. Malott missing after a naval fighter crash near Sanford Florida during training. Washington notes Claude R. Wickard leaves for a multi state speaking tour for the Democratic ticket, with Kansas on the schedule and Lawrence enrollment deadline for October 9 at the Lawrence Business College.
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Chungking
Paoching
Kweilin
London
Lithuania
Siau- Nai
Ernst von Hammer
Ottawan
Eam
Ottawa
Kan
Ens
Enneth E. Malott
Navy
Sanford
Fla
Navy Department
Irvin Malott
Young Malott
Wyandotte County
Wickard
Washington
Claude R. Wickard
Kansas
Greece Is Invaded From Sea and Air
British forces strike at Patras in western Greece by sea and air and seize airfields from which Spitfires operate. Parachute troops opened the action, with additional landings in Albania and demands to cut German lines around Corfu. The operation aims at disrupting German defense in the Balkans as Russians move east and Allies press from the west.
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Rome
Greece
Patras
Balkans
Africa
Sicily
Keely
France
Albania
Ssrande
Corfu
Kerkyra
Peloponnesus
Cardinals Rally In Fourth Inning To Lead Browns
In Sportsman's Park St Louis on Oct 6 the Cardinals lead the Browns 1 0 after four innings as Verban drove in a run with a single and Marion scored on a Sanders error then Kurowski moved to third with a hit and Pat Morrison.
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Sportsman’s Park
St. Louis
Gutteridge
Marion
Kreevich
Lashes
Hopp
Cardinals
Bergamo
Hayworth
Musial
Browns
Stephens
McQuinn
Christman
Lanier
Moore
Walker Cooper
Sanders
Kurowski
Potter
Verban
Brownies
Laabs
Stephena
University to Reorganize Space After Army and Electricians Depart
University of Kansas will reorganize room space and buildings after discontinuation of the Army and Electricians' Metes programs. A committee led by Dean E. B. Stouffer oversees moves, with Strong hall rooms 204 208 210 212 214 returning to civilian use November 1. Departments shift include design occupational therapy drawing painting and journalism plans. Lindley hall remains unused for at least a semester pending funding and future department placements. Navy medical offices move to the student hospital and V-12 supplies area reassignments occur.
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University of Kansas
E. B. Stouffer
Fowler Shops
Frank Strong Hall
University
Strong Hall
Department of Design and Occupational Therapy
Haworth Hall
Navy Medical
Lindley Hall
Army
Geology
Geological Survey
Petroleum Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Fowler
Journalism
Sunshine Expected Across Kansas After Rainy Spells
Topeka reports Weatherman Flora predicting sun in southeastern Kansas with only scattered showers. Verdigris River 2 feet above flood stage at Coffeyville and rising, Neosho spilling near Oklahoma line, Marais des Cygnes rising but not overflowing. Rain totals listed for several towns. Kansas City warmest 74. Eastern highs near 70s, western 60s. Drying out to start tomorrow with 75-80s, two to three muddy days ahead as farmers resume field work.
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Topeka
Kansas
Flora
Coffeyville
Neosho
Oklahoma Line
Marais Des Cygnes
Valley Falls
Holton
Quenemo
Lyndon
Osage City
Wamego
Concordia
Phillipsburg
Goodland
Dodge City
Wichita
Kansas City
St. Joseph
WOUNDED IN ITALY Pvt Guy R Fraker
Mr and Mrs H P Fraker of 816 Rhode Island street received a telegram from the war department stating their son Pvt Guy R Fraker had been lightly wounded in Italy. He entered service in November 1942 and has been overseas since January 1944, going overseas in January.
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H. P. Fraker
Rhode Island Street
War Department
Pvt
Guy R. Fraker
Italy
Fraker
Wind storm damages farms near Lawrence with tornadic gusts
A strong windstorm region west of Lawrence at about 3 20 pm damaged multiple farm buildings and downed trees and limbs across a path stretching from central Lawrence to Williamstown. Wind reached 65 mph near Cameron Bluff, with rainfall totaling .28 inches in about an hour. A large maple tree blocked Highway 40, and power lines were knocked out in several areas as crews cleared debris. Chickens and poultry suffered minor losses, and the Brackett School area and nearby landmarks saw structural and roof damage.
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Lawrence
Midland
Williamstown
Kansas Electric Power Company
Cameron Bluff
Massachusetts Street
West Lawrence
Highway 40
Jackman Farm
S.O.W
Rody Skinner
K.E.P
Ed Rising
West Ninth Street
Oskaloosa Perry
Otis Bond Place
Sigel School
Brackett
William Dolph
Kanwaka
J. M. O'Connor
Elmer Husted
Red Cross blood bank in Lawrence exceeds goal
Over three days the Lawrence Red Cross blood unit collected 464 pints, surpassing expectations. Douglas county donors totaled 2,487 pints after six visits, with notable contributors Mildred Kirkham Joe Lee Abbit and Harry Downs. Volunteers aided setup and packing as the drive concluded.
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Red Cross Blood Bank
Lawrence
National
H. J. Whittaker
Douglas County
Esterday
Nellie Manley
Wade Pierce
Stephen Jones
May Cowden
High Lawrence
Mildred Kirkham
Joe Lee Abbitt
Harry Downs
Leslie Waters
Sammy Moore
Jimmy Endacott
Marvin Miller
Kansas City
Howard Weindell
Harold Fisher
Homer Hurd
C. ©. Cobb
R. L Canuteson
Three KU students injured in highway crash near Kanwaka
Three University of Kansas students were hurt when a car struck them as they left a Kanwaka picnic. Jack Lasley 19 suffered a leg fracture, Bill Hitt 17 endured a bruised leg, Patricia Maloney 17 sustained severe bruises. Other pledges and sorority members were present. Authorities say a car slipped into a ditch as two other cars stopped on the highway and a third vehicle approached, colliding with the group. Ambulances transported the injured to Lawrence.
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University of Kansas
Kanwaka
Highway 40
Lawrence
Watkins, Memorial Hospital
Jack Lasley
V-12
Dodge City
Bill Hitt
Kansas City
Patricia Maloney
Wichita
Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity
Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority
Kanwaka Hall
Gari Frahm
New Hampshire Street
Fraham
Allied air raid pounds German targets near Munster
POUND 4 AIRFIELDS London, Oct. 5. Upwards of 1,100 American heavy bombers hit four northwest German airfields near Munster, hampering Nazi fighter operations over the Siegfried line and hammering Cologne and Rhine freight yards feeding the front. British heavy bombers attacked Wilhelmshaven while Walcheren dike breach already inundated 25 of 100 square miles. Airfields attacked were Hamdorf, Lippstadt, Paderborn, and Loddenheide. Escorts destroyed 15 German planes on the ground.
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London
Germany
Munster
Siegfried Line
Cologne
Rheine
Wilhelmshaven
Walcheren
Antwerp
Hamdorf
Lippstadt
Paderborn
Loddenheide
Stock Market Index Edges Up for 60 Stocks to 55.4
The stock market index for 60 stocks averaged 55.4 points, rising from 56.0 the previous day. Investors watched modest gains across sectors as market sentiment firmed slightly.
Hercules to receive Army Navy E award at Sunflower plant
Undersecretary of War Robert P. Patterson will present the Army Navy E production efficiency award to Hercules Powder Company at the Sunflower Ordnance Works plant tomorrow at 3 45 p m. Lt Col Hyde announces ceremony with Admiral Woodward to pin the E pins. Local employees and families are invited to attend, with several dignitaries including Major General Danielson and Congressman Scrivner listed among attendees.
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S.O.W
Washington
Robert P. Patterson
Hercules Powder Company
Sunflower Ordnance Works
Donald R. Hyde
War and Navy
America
Sunflower
Hercules
Army Ordnance Department
849Th Army Service Force
Camp Crowder
Dolph Simone
Journal-World
Patterson
Hyde
Charles A. Higgins
Hercules Powder’ Company
Clark H. Woodward
U.S. Navy
Navy
Hercules and Ordnance
Woodward
Raymond Beckner
William Peasi¢e
Beckner
Harry V. Chase
Charles Krone
Powder Makera Union No. 605
A. F. of
Lucille Messner
James Langrell
Lawrence
J. M. Martin
Edward Bean
Topeka
Edna Piper
DeSoto
Vernon Strobel
Eudora
Martin Bounds
Paola
Asa Sampsom
Carol Martin
C. H. Danielson
7Th Service Command
Shay Neb
T. C. Gerber
Fiel
Bt Louis
Knew What She Wanted But No Experience for Job
A Lawrence applicant admitted no experience or special qualifications and asked if the job paid big money. She then refused the offer, saying she didn’t want it. Fire on a City Bus near Third and Locust streets at 10:30 this morning. Firefighters disconnected wiring from the battery. no damage beyond insulation. Passengers transferred to another bus.
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Lawrence
Third
Locust Streets
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Pittsburgh
Hijmegen- Arnhem
Third Army
George S. Patton
Fort Driant
Metz
Miles C. Dempsey
Arnhem
First Airborne Division
Pannerdensch
Nijmegen
Kleve
Waal
Neder Ryn
Venray
Meijel
Nooren Canal
Venlo
Fifth Army
The
Tokyo Radio
Balipapan
Borneo
Broad
Icast
Balikpapan
MacArthur
Japan
Dutch Indies
Imperial Agricultural Administration
Ninpon
Tokyo
Foochow
China
U. S. Air Force
Hingan
Chang
RIP Jap
Beterade
Yugoslavia
Lawrence Business College
Patrai
Cairo
Corinth Canal
I Gulf of Corinth
Contin
Pennant
Higgins
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