Germans urged to surrender Aachen under brutal siege
American forces encircle Aachen as 105 mm guns pound the city, giving Germans 24 hours to surrender unconditionally or face total destruction. Messengers with a bedsheet flag meet a German lieutenant. leaflets warn civilians and demand immediate capitulation while US forces vow to crush resistance around Charlemagne’s birthplace.
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Don Whitehead
Aachen
LPR
Cedric Lafley
Enosburg Falls
William Boehme
New York City
Kenneth Rading
la Grange
Ill
United States Army
Lafley
Boehme
Kading
Galing
Leutenant
Charlemagne
Hitler
Courtney H. Hodges
First Army
Ourrender
Femeliasa
Courtney Hodges
165
Eesseb
Wartime ration stamps and validity dates guidance
The notice, attributed to the Associated Press, outlines validity periods for Meats Fats and Etc book four stamps, Sugars and home canning stamps, airplane stamps, and gasoline coupons. It specifies effective dates and expirations such as November 1 1994 and February 28 1995 across regions, urging readers to use stamps before their deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Corinth Falls to Allied Forces in Greece Drive
Rome reports British and Greek troops occupy Corinth with little resistance. Some 250 Greek security battalion members surrender. allied land forces gain control of Peloponnese communications. In Albania, Sarande is attacked, with over 100 prisoners taken and 80 Germans killed inland after a road demolition encounter.
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Rome
Corinth
Adriatic
Sarande
Corfu
Iad
Peloponnesus
Athens
Peiravievs
Piraus
Patras-Corinth
Greece
Aegean
Lighting Lens article highlights Krum in Pacific photo work
Lt Edward L Krum son of J J Krum of 432 Elm St is featured in a Brief official Seventh Army Air Force publication about photo reconnaissance in the central and far Pacific The piece notes his role aiding the drive on Tinian and saving American lives through high altitude and low altitude photography and training over 14 months The article and two photos emphasize gun positions and vital information for planning assaults and describe pilots learning to avoid death from high altitude and the dangers of targets at low level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L. Krum
J. J. Krum
Elm Street
Seventh Army Air Force
Central
Far Pacific
Krum
Tinian Island
Pacific
Nce
Special meeting of Zer bal on October 11 at 3 30 p m
A special meeting of Zer bal is set for Wednesday October 11 at 3 30 p m Supper will be served at 6 30 and work in the Fifteenth Degree Warren Zimmerman and WM C E Birch are noted as secretary and adviser respectively for the Mesmeric lodge meeting agenda states support for a fine class after the session
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Zerbal
Warren. Zimmerman WM. C. E. Birch
Deaths and Funerals Arthur R Timken
Arthur R Timken aged 33, salesman for Carpenter Paper, died last evening at 8:25 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Survived by wife Eleanor and infant son Charles Bruce of 16 Winona Avenue, father J. J. Timken of Beatrice Nebraska, sisters Loig Timken of Omabs and Mrs. E C Schmidt of Oberlin. Funeral tomorrow at 2 from Emmanuel Lutheran Church with Rev Victor Meyer officiating. Burial at Wyuka Cemetery Lincoln Nebraska, 11 o'clock Thursday. Graveside services will be held.
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Arthur R. Timken
Carpenter Paper Company
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Eleanor Timken
Charles Bruce
Winona Avenue
J. J. Timken
Beatrice
Loig Timken
Omabs
Lawrence notices and meetings amid wartime shortages
Lawrence city clerk reports 96 voters registered for November general election with books closing October 27. Douglas County commissioners meet tomorrow at the courthouse. Parks superintendent Edmondson reports windows broken at Clinton Park toilets. Rotary hosts Howard Quigley of Olathe next Monday October 16. Rationing board behind schedule issuing gasoline coupons due to volunteer labor shortage. volunteers urged to call Mrs Winifred Hurley. News items cover home help, Nijmegen, milkweed collection for war effort, alumni meeting at Lawrence High School, a run on cigars sparked by coeds from KU, and a Bath England note about American soldiers. Italian gold to Germany report notes Bank of Italy governor testifying about gold reserves being sent to Germany.
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Lawrence Rotary
Howard Quigley
Olathe
123Rd
Winifred Hurley
Military notes and transfers from Forts and camps
Armed Forces Col reports transfers from Camp Cook to San Luis Obispo and notes letters home from Igie Corel and Charles Corey Jr. Others include promotions for George Peppercorn at Camp Polk, executive officer Sk Amerine at Parris Island, and various brief home visits and postings. Also mentions a boxcar meal ordeal, Kent brothers in training and overseas, Hodges promotion at Ft Benning, Repp transfer to Presidio, and Coker furloughs.
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Charles Corel
Igie
Scrubby) Corel
U.S.M.G.R
Keith Grant
Charles Black
John Pickens
Marine Corps
Charles Corey, Jr
Republicans Plan Campaign Speeches In Douglas County
Thirty-one members of the Douglas County Republican central committee met at 916 Massachusetts Street and planned the coming campaign. They expect to announce speaking dates for Congressman E P Scrivner soon. Governor Schoeppel will rally at the Douglas County courthouse Thursday evening. Ed Rooney of Topeka will speak Friday at Willow Springs township hall.
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Douglas County Republican Central Committee
Massachusetts Street
E. P. Scrivner
Schoeppel
Douglas County Court House
Ed Rooney
Topeka
Willow Springs
Record Corn Crop In Country's History Forecast
Government crop bureau reports a bumper corn crop this year with an estimated 3.101 billion bushels, surpassing last year's 8.076 billion and the ten year average. Wheat production also set a record low, while oats and potatoes show strong forecasts and regional yields for Kansas and Oklahoma.
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Vushola
Kansas
Oklahoma
Oklahome
Prley
Library at Hospital for Physicians and Surgeons
Lawrence Memorial Hospital board sets aside quarters for an on site library for physicians and surgeons. They seek donated or affordable furniture and plan landscaping at the rear. The September census shows 57 births and 117 operations. meals cost up 40 percent from prewar era. Superintendent Mrs Mary Dunden recently returned from a spine vacation.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Mary Dunden
Hilda Borg
Iftyseven
Marz Dunden
Companies Must Sign If Recording Ban Is Lifted
Chicago Oct. 10 UPI The American Federation of Musicians hours board says the recording ban can be lifted only if two non signatory companies sign contracts with the union. James C Petrillo released a telegram to President Roosevelt after board sessions. The ban began August 1 1942 and a War Labor Board order to lift it was issued June 15 but ignored. Fred M Vinson later ruled the union’s non compliance did not hinder the war effort. No comments were made by the two companies.
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Chicago
UPI
Roosevelt
Amercan Federation of Musicians
James C. Petrillo
Musicians Organization
Petrilo
War Labor Board
Fred M. Vinson
WLB
Executive Board
Red Cross Board Chooses New Nurse Aide Chairman
Mrs. Harry Naramore was named acting chairman of the Nurse's Aide committee by the Douglas county American Red Cross board, succeeding Mrs. R. H. Beamer who resigned. She praised Nure's Aides for hospital help during the War emergency. Mrs. J. W. Murray reported progress on a home nursing class at the University. Miss Kindles-Derget said Kansas will supply 14 of this year's national nursing quota for the armed forces and urged anyone knowing a potential overseas nurse to contact her. A special budget meeting will be called by Wade Pierce.
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Harry Naramore
Douglas County
American Red Cross
Nure
R. H. Beamer
Naramore
J. W. Murray
Kindles- Derget
Kansas
Wade Pierce
Chapater
Homecoming Ends Long Separation For Pittson Family
After 27 years, the Pittsons reunite at Mr and Mrs J A Pittson home. The 89 year old blind father resides with them, previously living apart while in South America and in Iola Kansas. Fay Brown of Lawrence elected president of Kansas State Association of hairdressers and cosmetologists in Wichita.
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J. A. Pittson
Silman
South America
Carneyne
Iola
Kanane
Fay Brown
Lawrence
Kansas State Association of Hairdressers and
Wichita
Oak Ridge Farm Bureau Meet Rescheduled for October Event
The Douglas County home demonstration group of the Farm Bureau will meet a week early this month due to the annual achievement day on October 34. Hostesses include Mrs Henry Hornberger and daughter Mrs Freemont Hornberger. Bell call will be Halloween Suggestions. Officers will be elected and a member feedback exchange held. Mrs Will Rice leads recreation, Mrs Augusta Schaake of Lawrence directs activities, and Mrs Allan Kirby and daughter Karen Elsie contribute.
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Farm Bureau
Douglas County
Henry Hornberger
Freemont Hornberger
Bell Call
Market News: Stocks and grains mixed in Chicago and Kansas City
New York trading showed stocks steady to regular while bonds were mixed and investment issues quiet. In Chicago grain futures broad activity was cautious awaiting the government crop report with December contracts firming and July slipping. corn rose modestly with cash demand noted, oats and rye varied. Kansas City cattle and hog markets opened with generally steady to higher dressed prices, light beef demand, and active hog trading amid healthy supply and steady quotes.
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New York
Chicago
Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
Ap-Wfa
Market Roundup From Kansas City and Chicago
Rural markets show mixed livestock activity with lambs steady, ewes strengthening to 18 higher, and varied cattle demand. Chicago and Kansas City reports indicate cattle and hog receipts, grain futures, and potato and egg pricing shifting amid steady to higher bids, with wholesale and rail shipments noted.
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Kaneas C
Kaensag City
Colorado
Fediucn
New York Stocks Show Cautious Recovery on Oct 10
In New York Oct 10 AP reports a cautious stock market recovery with limited volume around 600000 shares. Major gains appeared for American Airlines and Burlington Mills while Pan-American, Douglas Aircraft, U S Steel, General Motors and General Electric faded. Special dividend boost aided Mullin Mfg. several leaders and laggards defined the day’s uneven action across bonds and transport issues.
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Wall Street
New York
Alr
Plenuy
Commonwealth and
Southern
American Airlines
Pennylvania-Central Airlines
Burlington Mills
Pan-American Airways
Douglas Aircraft
U. S. Steel
Southern Railway
General Motors
General Electric
Mullin’ Mfg
Goodrich
Aled" Chemical
Baltimore
Obia J. Case
Sears, Roebuck
Niagara Hudson Power
American Superpower
Mesabi Iron
Creole Petroleum
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Umed
London
Hook of Holland
Admiralty
Stockholm
Berlin
Alsdorf
U. S. First Army
Harold Fisher
Douglas County Commissioners
Charles Edmondson
Clinton Park
Nijmegen
Netherlands
Jan Chiapasso
Arnhem
W. Essick
Liberty Memorial
Essick
Vocational Agriculture Department of Lawrence High School
Max Laptad
K.U
Billy Hutson
Horse & Jockey
Bath
England
Billy's State Hotel
Germany
Nicola Introna
Bank of Italy
Vincenzo Insolini
Stanley T. House
Camp Cook
Calif
San Luis Obispo
George FE. Peppercorn
Camp Polk
Baton Rouge
Louisiana University
Texas A. and
M. College
Sk Richard B. Amerine
U.S
Marine Corps Air Station
Parris Island
8.C
Mae Amerinn
R. W. Amerine
Williamstown
Cpl
Gerald Miller
John Miller
Eudora
France
Scoland
George Blevins
Cam Campbell, Ky
Pvt
Orlan Gene Kent
Ft. Knox
Armored Command
Mrs. Kent
Camp Bowie
Texile
Kent
Armored Eee
Transportation Corps
Ohlan .V. Kent
New Guinea
Warren Hodges
T. H. Hodges
Infantry
Ft. Benning
J. M. Repp
Camp Adair
Ore
Presidio
San Francisco
Paul Coker
St. Louis
Hollywood
I Directo
Century Fox
Garden City
Kan
Clifford Hope
Puerto Rico
Journal-World
Agriculture Department
RED Cross Board
Nurse's Aide
Ronden
To War Fund
Washinlgton
National War Ind
E.W.T
Don
Oak Ridge
Real Kanaae City
Yee Er Rance
Kangax City
LSU
U. S
Idaho
Washington
Red McClures U
North Dakota
Elisa
Wisconsin
Salo
Chas. McMillan
Mgr
Lawrence Kansas
Ravel
Nana
Tur Ok Beng
Tacal
Markos
Tetmee BS
Beth
Meee Sears, Roebuck
United Aircraft
Sania
US Steel
West el & Mig
Home Furniture Company
Miller Furniture Company
Miller Furniture Co
Massachusetts
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