Bricker urges strong system of outlying bases after war
Bremerton Washington October 11 Gov John W Bricker Republican candidate for vice president urged retention of a strong system of outlying military bases after the war. He blamed President Roosevelt for failing to fortify Guam Wake Midway and Samoa and cited the Corregidor defense to argue for bases in the Pacific. He said Guam was not fortified and Japan attacked. Bricker urged not to surrender newly acquired bases and called Seabees motto defend what we build a guiding principle for world stability. He spoke in Bremerton then planned to speak in Tacoma and broadcast nationwide in the Mutual program at 7 30 Pacific War Time.
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Bremerton
Wash
John W. Bricker
America
Roosevelt
Guam
Wake
Midway
Samoa
Bricker
Corregidor
Camign
Ohio
Japan
Congress
Pacific
Seabees
Eericker
Wenatchee
Washington
Tacoma
Mutual
WAIT IN LINE FOR SMOKE IN LAWRENCE
Cigarettes appeared in several Lawrence stores today as supplies returned after Mrs. Elmer Pierson’s Louisiana trip. Patrons waited in lines that stretched to sidewalks while one store sold limited quotas and others faced “No Cigarettes” signs. A clerk predicted longer lines once grapevine word spread.
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Lawrence
Elmer Pierson
Louisiana
Mrs Roosevelt Marks 60th Birthday Quietly
Anna Eleanor Roosevelt celebrates her 60th birthday in Washington with no special plans beyond likely a birthday cake at the White House dinner table tonight.
Unnamed Woman Suffers Broken Wrist in Fall
Mrs. Mary Hammond of 709 New Hampshire Street fell at her home last evening and broke her wrist. She was taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital this afternoon. Marriage License Granted in Wyandotte County to George William Armstrong of Lawrence and Helen Jean Ott of Eudora.
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Mary Hammond
New Hampshire Street
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Wyandotte County
George William Armstrong
Lawrence
Helen Jean Ott
Eudora
Mary Sophie Freese
Mary Sophie’ Freese
Mississippi Street
Rumsey Funeral
G. W. Landis
Vinland Cemetery
Cree
Alters
Iss Claire Freese
Ts. Maude Ott
Esther Freese
William Se
Frank Freese
Oklahoma City
Oliver Freese
Tetonia
Ida
Herbert Freese
Marion
Ind
Cliff McDonald
Frank W. McDonald
Vermont Street
Scott Field
Cliff
Lawrence High
Meats and Foods Coupon Revalidation Periods Updated
The Associated Press notes coupon books for meat and processed foods are revalidated with stamps AS through Za and AS through K5 extending indefinitely, no further validation until October 29 or November 1 for certain items. Sugar and baking items show stamps valid through specific ranges with five pound limits until February and November, while gasoline coupons remain valid with regional provisions and dates through December 21 for select series.
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Presa
Siong
Allies Bombard Dunkerque As Patton Advances Near Metz
Allied forces pressed bombardment of the Dunkerque area on the French coast while Patton’s Third Army fought house to house operations in Maizieres les Metz, advancing about a mile. Reports say improved positions east of Epinal and a bridgehead across the Mosotte near Le Thillot as Belfort gap efforts continue.
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Mans
Lower
Schelde
Dunkerque
Aachen
Hurtgen
Monschau
George S. Patton
Maizieres Les Metz
Metz
Luneville
Epinal
Moscotte River
le Thillot
Longagoutte
Gehan
Belfort
Vosges
Alps
Chamey
Chief Justice Harlan F. Stone Turns 72 On Bench
Washington October 11 Chief Justice Harlan F Stone marked his 72nd birthday while leading the Supreme Court into a new term. He planned to spend the day on the bench and in conferences with colleagues with indications he may continue as head of the tribunal. Born earlier career notes include appointment by Coolidge and elevation to chief justice by Roosevelt in 1941.
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Washington
Harlan F. Stone
Supreme Court
Tribunal
Altho
Stone
Coolidge
Roosevelt
K. State
Kansas Newspaper Men to Attend Kansas Football Game
Kansas newspaper editors will be guests for Kansas State College's 1944 editor's day set for November 11 at Manhattan. M F Ahern and Ralph Lashbrook announced invitations to Kansas newspapers and a potential forenoon meeting or swap session depending on the Kansas Press Association or district group decisions.
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Manhattan
Kan
Kansas State University of Kansas
Kansas State College
M. F
Mike) Ahern
Ralph Lashbrook
Department of
Industrial Journalism and Printing
Kansas
Lashbrook
Kansas Press Association
KU Faculty Auction To Boost War Fund Drive
University of Kansas faculty members were to be auctioned off on the Frank Strong Hall steps at 4 30 pm to raise funds for the combined War Fund and World Student Service Fund. Top bidders win services or privileges from professors and staff, including a coke date, phone answering, chauffeuring, singing, and a German dinner.
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Combined War Fund
World Student Service Fund
University of Kansas
Frank Strong
Calvin VanderWerf
Department of Chemistry
Deane W. Malott
Henry Werner
Helen Hoopes
Department of English
Paul B. Lawson
F. C
Dropped in Vinson's Lap Petrillo Telegram Referred
The White House referred James C. Petrillo's telegram to Stabilization Director Fred M. Vinson without comment. Petrillo said he would not permit members of the AFL American Federation of Musicians to make records or transcriptions for the two companies unless they sign contracts like those with other firms.
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Washington
James C. Petrillo
Roosevelt
Fred M. Vinson
White House
Petrillo
A.F.L. American Federation of Musicians
Japs Playing for Time Hope War Weariness in America Will Allow a Compromise
In Washington on October 11, Undersecretary of the Navy Ralph A. Bard warned that Japan is delaying for time hoping a war weary America will accept a peace compromise. He cautioned that any settlement short of a total knockout would betray the armed forces and invite another war for their descendants. Also noted was the election of Rev Charles A Hawley Atchison as moderator of the Kansas synod, succeeding Rev Theodore H Astman Lawrence. Puerto Rico density reported at 547 persons per square mile.
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America
Washington
Ralph A. Bard
Bard
Community War Fund
Kansas Synod
Topeka
Charles A. Hawley
Atchison
Kansas Synod of the Presbyterian Church
Theodore H. Astman
Lawrences
Armed Forces Prominent Moves and War News Highlight Local Families
News notes from wartime show promotions and postings of service members among local families. Notable items include J. 3. Smith from Kansas University rising to lieutenant colonel in Washington in the Judge Advocate General department, Capt. Samuel E. Seetin slightly wounded in southern France, and a Clark commendation for a Fifth Army convoy unit led by Corporal Frederick X. Farrier. Other updates cover promotions at Camp Claiborne, Fort Bragg, and Scott Field, furloughs and transfers, a Coast Guard induction in New York, and naval aviation honors for Chester Spray Jr. with home leave reported. The round of short notices reflects extensive overseas service and local family ties to the war effort.
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J. 3. Smith
University of Kansas School of Law
Army
Washington, D.C
Judge Advocate General Department
Fred Farrier
First
Mississippi
Mark W. Clark
Fifth Army
Cpl
Frederick X. Farrier
Corporal Farrier
Italy
Money in circulation rises to new peak in September
UPI reports money in circulation increased by 502,606,494 dollars from August 1 to September 30 reaching 23.794 trillion dollars. The September total equates to 171.97 dollars per person based on an estimated population of 138.859 million. The rise yields a new per capita record and the highest overall circulation to date.
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Washington
UPI
Boeing Wichita Section Wins Order for 700 More B 29 Bombers
Wichita Kansas October 11 Boeing's Wichita division received authorization to procure materials for 700 additional B-29 Superfortresses. J E B Schaefer vice president and general manager said the order, the fourth placed for the giant bombers at Boeing-Wichita, extends production plans far into the future. He noted total Superfortresses under contract could not be revealed for security reasons. Release of information about B-29 contracts was approved by the army air forces.
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Wichita
Kan
Boeing Airplane Company
J.eb. Schaefer
Boeing-Wichita
Schaefer
Army Air Forces
Allied Bomb Targets Cologne and Coblenz In War Effort
Allied air forces struck Cologne and Coblenz, key supply points behind the western front, using American Flying Fortresses escorted by Thunderbolts and Mustangs. The operation, smaller than usual, suggests hundreds of heavies held for Aachen. German radio claimed allied bombers crossed Austria from the south. One bomber and one fighter were reported missing.
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London
Cologne
Coblenz
Aachen
Acrogs
Kansans Return From Pacific Duty With Navy Raider Squadron
Back from seven months of combat duty in the Pacific, Ch Five Kansans of the navy squadron led by Commander Norman M Miller arrived home. The crew includes Lt John D Keeling Scott City pilot Lt George A Mellard Russell pilot Ens Clif ford I Nettleton Independence co pilot Wesley L Thompson aviation radioman second class Rt 2 Columbus and Ches ter E Rosell aviation machinist mate third class Leonardville.
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Kansas City
Navy
Norman M
Bus) Miller
Pacific
Ninth Naval District
John D. Keeling
Scott City
George A. Mellard
Russell
Ens
Clifford I. Nettleton
Rt 1
Independence
Wesley L. Thompson
Columbus
Chester E. Rosell
Leonardville
Lawrence students tackle six week exams this week
Douglas county commissioners met in session this morning handling routine business. The city panel of the Douglas county war price and rationing board at yesterday's meeting issued certificates for two grade one and five grade three passenger castings. The Lecompton group of Douglas.
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Douglas County
Douglas' County War Price and Rationing Board
Friday Auction at Le Thampton Grade School
A notice states Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock an event will occur at the Le Thampton grade school building.
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Lethampton
Convicted by a Jury in Mesmeric Swindle Trial
A jury found Mrs. Smith guilty of swindling two young office workers Nell Horner and Vi Evans through alleged mental influence. Judge Leslie Webb dismissed two related charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. Prosecution argued she framed Milek, while defense urged perjury by Horner and Evans.
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Smith
Nell Horner
Vi Evans
Sheria
Dixie Gilmer
Leslie Webb
Mrs. Smith
Exer
Miss Horner
Gilmer
Markets at a Glance for Oct 11 Highlights
Stocks steady with slight leadership gains as rails and cotton rise. Wheat futures firm on limited offerings, corn up with wheat. hogs, cattle and sheep show varied gains and price levels in Chicago Kansas City markets.
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New York
Chicago
Department of Agriculture
Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
Ap-Wfa
Utaha
Kansan City
Wheat futures and market notes from Chicago and New York
Market brief covers wheat futures December prices, Idaho Russet and Bliss Triumphs potato grades, poultry and beef values, and current receipts. Also includes local market references, Wall Street activity with modest index moves, and a obituary note for Mrs Ed Diedrich with thanks from the family.
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Chicago
Vals
Idaho
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U. S
Relgh
Julich
Duren
Ida Goldblatt
Ida Goldin
Newcomer A Funeral Home
Val
Bisth
Seger
K.U
Vinson
Puerto Rico
Ory
Ot Ayo
Ory Lee Ore
Tyr
Lip
Jean
Bea
S. D. Flora
U.S. Weathar Bureau
Erm
Aioe
Mra
Sam Seetin
Howth Park Street
War Department
Samuel E. Seetin
France
Siper
Marshal &. Tyler, Sr
Army Service Forces Training Center
Camp Claiborne
Mrs. Tyler
Locust Street
Carl B. Amyx
Field Artillery Replacement Training Center
Fort Bragg, N. C
Ronald L. Pennington
Paul W. Pennington
California Street
Camp Hood
Tex
Alvin Hallmark
England
Hallmark
Stanley Fensemaker
Dick Wagstaff
R. H. Wagstaff
Indiana Street
Norman, Okla
A.O.M. School
Richard D. Schrader
Davis-Montham Field
Tucson
Ariz
Vandera
E. E. Schrader
Missiasippi Street
Schrader
Air Forces
Leland Barrows
Coast Guard Reserve
New York City
Coast Guard
Haigquaxtars
Francis _E. Kappelman
C. L. Kappelman
Massachusetts
H. S. Aurand
Sixth Service Command
Kappelman
WAC
Illinois
Chester Spray, Jr
Chester Spray
Route 1
Naval Air Corps
Spray
South Pacific
Sprang
Treasury
Randolph Dickens
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Statler Hotel
Teamsters Union
Boeing
Cologne and
Navy Squadron
Liberty Memorial High School
Lecompton Group
Douglas
Carolana
Fis
Tulsa
Misa Evans
Tom Evans
Miss Evans
Utahs
Colorado
Kaneaa
Kanaags
Aur
Go Tay
Wall’ Street
Mothe
Diedrich
Atede
Beth Steel
Chrysler Corp
Cent Motors
Gen du Pont ‘de
Gen Foods
Gen Motors
Hercules
North NA Aviation
Gta. Org
Citles West Et Ik
Florsheim
Lawrence National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
S. Weatherby
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