Battle in the Solomons and Pacific Front War Update
Western Guadalcanal thrust repulsed with no strategic change in Solomons. U.S. destroyers O’Brien and Meredith losses noted but crew believed largely saved. China to counter Japan. Burma potential target for Allied attack. Allied forces press in Solomons and New Guinea with air, sea, and ground actions against Japanese positions and shipping.
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Washington
Guadalcanal
Solomon Islands
Japan
New Guinea
U. S
O’brien
China
Chiang Kai-shek
Chungking
Chiang
Tokyo
Berlin
Nichi Nichi
Britain
United States
Burma
United Nations
Joseph W. Stilwell
U.S.A
Archibald E. Wavell
Claude J. E. Auchinleck
New Delhi
India
Solomons
South Seas
Owen Stanley
Kokoda
Papua
Port Moresby
Buna
Rabaul
Timor Island
Australia
Aleutians
Kiska
Compromise Sought on Draft Liquor Amendment Stall
Democratic Leader Barkley urged Senate hearings on a proposal to prohibit alcohol sales on and near military posts to avoid delaying draft legislation. Senator Lee pressed for a full ban, while War and Navy secretaries argued against rigid post restrictions. Senator Gurney urged quick action to prevent training delays.
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Washington
Barkley
Senate
Lee
D.-Okla
War Stimson
Naval Affairs Committee
Roy W. Brown
Capitol
Stimson
Knox
Gurney
R-S.d
Congress
Car Fire On Massachusetts Street Damages Chrysler
Fire department rushed to 900 block Massachusetts Street at 3 25 pm for a parked car smoking from an electrical short in the heater. Damage to the Chrysler sedan owned by Henry McKinney was slight.
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Massachusetts Street
Henry McKinney
Rommel May Direct Twin Drives In Egypt and Syria
Cairo reports that Rommel has been placed in supreme command of Axis land sea and air forces in the Mediterranean with a goal to launch twin offensives against Egypt and into Syria from Axis held Greek islands. Allied air forces press raids on desert bases and shipping, with air superiority growing in North Africa.
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Rommel
Egypt
Syria
Cairo
Europe
Erwin Rommel
Mediterranean
United States
Berlin
United States Army Air Forces
R.A.F
South
El-Daba
Egyptian
North
Africa
Luftwaffe
Malaria Fourth Enemy Of America Says Reese
Dean Allen Reese of the Kansas University school of pharmacy declares malaria a fourth enemy of America. He notes one third of the world’s population is affected annually and cites quinine as the first disease-specific cure. Java is the chief quinine source, with Atebrin and plasmoquin aiding supply. R. O. T. C. student Jim Gillie urges support for the Navy day parade next Tuesday.
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America
Dean Allen Reese
K. U. School of Pharmacy
Dean Reese
Java
Peru
United States
Jim Gillie
Danish King Christian X Worsens After Horse Fall
A Copenhagen broadcast reported King Christian X of Denmark was occasionally unconscious after a horse fall. His condition was described as worse. The brief note appears amid other local items and an advertisement for classes at the Business College.
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King Christian
London
Copenhagen
Christian X of
Denmark
Ogden Jones Nominated for Douglas County Draft Board Role
Gov Payne Ratner recommended Ogden Jones for appointment to the Douglas county selective service board. The selection was approved by the county commissioners and wired to Washington for President Roosevelt. Jones, 51, is a geologist with state health and emergency conservation ties and served in World War I.
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Ogden Jones
University Drive
Payne Ratner
Roosevelt
Douglas County
Selective Service ‘Board
County
Jones
State Board of Health
University
Kansas Emergency Relief Commission
WPA
Drouth
Texhoma Natural Gas Company
Kansas City
Amarillo
Tex
Brooks Field
San Antonio
G. W. Jones
Lawrence
Trinity Episcopal Church
University of Kansas Prepares First Summer Semester Program
Officials at the University of Kansas study a plan to offer a full 18 week summer term for the 1943 season potentially creating a three semester year. The expanded program would aim to provide full semester credits for wartime training but would not match the fall and spring course variety. State board approval and legislative funding would be required as student fees alone would not cover the costs.
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University of Kansas
State Board of Regents
Recapped Tires for All Cars That Require Them
The office of price administration allows tire dealers to stock new tires made from reclaimed rubber and recapped tires for sale to passenger cars. Under the mileage rationing plan to start November 22 every car in need will be eligible for tires. Dealers may stock up to their 1941 sales, then must turn in ration certificates to replenish stock.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
Stock Market Index Reports Narrow Gain
The index for 60 stocks stood at 40.1, up slightly from yesterday's level of 40.0. Market watchers noted modest activity as investors waited for further guidance.
Backbone of Nazi Attack Is Broken
Soviet Army reports describe gains near Stalingrad including capture of an important hill and a flanking breakthrough. Reports also cite heavy German losses in the Mozdok sector and fighting near Novorossisk as winter weather slows Nazi offensives.
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Stalingrad
Hitler
Izvestia
Don‘Volga
Red Star
Red Army
Aucasus
Mozdok
Grozny
Black Sea
Novorossisk
Caucasus
Chill Winds Sweep Across Kansas Front Brings Freeze
Topeka reports bitter air from a cold front with a likely frost tonight and possible light snow northward. Federal met forecaster S D Flora notes east Kansas near freezing while the west feels stronger impacts with blustery fall weather and little rainfall.
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Topeka
Kansas
S. D. Flora
Flora
Ellis
Goodland
Phillipsburg
Road Vacated Near Eudora by County Board
The county commissioners yesterday vacated a road about three miles northwest of Eudora. The vacated segment measures a quarter of a mile and lies just south of the Kaw river, roughly three-fourths of a mile north of Farmland school.
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Eudora
Kaw River
Darlan warns Dakar residents of perilous situation
France's Darlan, speaking from Dakar, warned that new dangers loom over the West African base and vowed defense measures. He arrived after a hurried trip from France and said any attack would meet a strong response, comparing the risk to British actions in Madagascar.
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Vichy
Jean Darlan
Dakar
France
Marshal Petain
Darlan
Algiers
Madagascar
Berlin
Vichy Dateline
French West Africa
Petain
Navy Night Highlighted by Lawrence High Football Game
Lawrence high school designates Friday as Navy Night for its football clash with Argentine at Haskell stadium. The undefeated team hosts the Northeast Kansas league contender in a major season matchup with a flag ceremony, S M H S band, and a half time demonstration hockey by PE girls.
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Ellen Laughead
New Houses Under Way in Lawrence District
Building permits issued to Rene F. Smith of Kansas City authorize three frame residences at 2119, 2125 and 2129 Kentucky. each about 8400 dollars with two bedrooms, living room, dining area, kitchen, bath, basement and attached garage. Leo F. Brady, KC, submits plans for 26 more with 40 total homes allowed by WPB in Lawrence, mostly on Kentucky and Tennessee blocks and one on Ohio Street.
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Rene F. Smith
Kansas City
Kentucky
Smith
Leo F. Brady
Kentucky Street
Tennessee Street
Ohio Street
Brady
WPB
Lawrence
Old Cannon in Robinson Park Sent to Scrap
The Spanish American War vintage muzzle loader in Robinson Park was dismantled and hauled to a junk yard by a city truck. About 4 235 pounds of metal were recycled for a high school project fund. Local leaders cited General Metcalf in bringing it, with its origin traced to Southwark before moving to the park in 1912.
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Robinson Park
General Metcalf
R. Q O. Burett
Southwark
Rankin
Navy Day Parade Draws 2400 Lawrence Participants
Lawrence plans a Navy day parade at 5 30 on October 27 directed by W C Bill Boardman with Howard Creel as assistant master of the parade. Massachu setts avenue to Sixth and Vermont streets will host the march featuring the Dorsey Liberty post color guard and drum corps.
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Lawrence
W. C
Bill” Boardman
Howard Creel
Courthouse
Massachusetts Avenue
Sixth
Vermont Streets
Dorsey-Liberty Post
Naval Machinists Mates
University of Kansas
R.O.T.C
University
Liberty Memorial High School
Kansas State Guard
Civil Air Patrol
Haskell Indian Club
Red Cross
Junior Red Cross
Girl Scouts
United Service Mothers
American Legion Auxiliary
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Ladies of the G.A.R
Women’s Relief Corps
Boardman
E. C. Buehler
Cordley School
Henry J. Kaiser
Pacific Coast
Cordley
Vivian Hohl
Mabel Barnhart
Buehler
Douglas
James Gillie
Kenneth James Winter
Gene Thomas Fisher
Verlyn Norris
Rosemary Utterback
Edith Fleming
Robert Aiey
Machinists Mates School
KFKU
James Gille
Business School
W. H. Shoemaker
Fletcher McCord
N. W. Storer
University Observatory
J. W. Ashton
Department of Englsh
K. W. Davidson
Scrap total rises in Kansas 129560 tons per capita 147
Topeka reports Kansas scrap metal totals climb to 129 560 tons with 87 360 tons from counties and 42 200 tons from industries. Sedgwick County leads county totals with 12 260 tons, more than 3 pounds per person. Union Pacific adds 2 980 tons not counted before.
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Topeka
Sedgwick County
Union Pacific Railway
Kansas
J. Howard Rusco
Union Pacific
Red navy sinks axis transport in Black Sea
Moscow reports that Red navy ships have sunk a 13 000 ton axis transport and three auxiliary vessels in the Black Sea. The noon communique confirms the action as part of ongoing combat operations.
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Redg
Moscow
Red Navy
Black Sea
Football Friday Night Feature: Lawrence vs Argenta KC
Undefeated Lawrence faces Argenta Kansas City in a Friday football prelim at 7 50. Admission 40 cents.
Holidays Will Not Delay Army Training and Induction
Secretary Stimson said holidays will not delay army training or induction except for Thanksgiving November 26 and Christmas Eve or Day. Recruits will not be ordered to exam or induction on those days. Inducted men at home on 14 day furlough may extend by one or two days to spend Thanksgiving or Christmas with family.
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Washington
Stimson
Army
Allen Will Speak at Lawrence Chest Drive Kickoff
Dr. F C Allen KU basketball coach will give the kick off address at a breakfast on Tuesday October 27 at the Hotel Seas to launch the Lawrence Community Chest drive. Advanced gifts chairmen meet at 10 am in Chamber of Commerce rooms to plan.
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F. C. Allen
University of Kansas
Harold Ingham
K. U
Homecoming Rally at Hoch Auditorium Features Battle of the Bands
A Homecoming pep rally at Hoch Auditorium Friday night features a battle of the bands between Danny Bachmann and Johnny Pope as they alternate numbers for the dance. Students will chant yells and sing KA songs before acts and stunts, then a two hour dance follows. Admission is 10 cents to cover bond costs. townspeople may attend.
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Hoch Auditorium
Nebraska
Danny Bachmann
Johnny Pope
Taxes Due In Few Weeks In 1942 Tax Season
The county treasurer's office prepares 1942 tax statements to be sent starting November 10. Tax rolls are turned over on November 1 and property owners have until December 20 to pay all taxes or the first half.
Commandos Return to U S For Louisiana Maneuvers
British trained commandos arrive in Louisiana area to join Third Army maneuvers. The group includes American engineers and veterans from Britain’s raider units. Bert Scriven of Salina Kansas is among those listed.
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Third Army
Louisiana
Bert Scriven
Salina, Kan
Britain
Rent Control Tightens In Topeka Lawrence Area
Regional rent officials in Dallas announced no refunds for tenants in the Topeka Lawrence defense rental area as federal rent ceilings take effect November 1. The freeze date is March 1 1942 and registration of landlords will begin within 45 days.
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Dallas
Topeka-Lawrence
Howard A. Schladt
Topeka
Lawrence
Central Administrative Service
Civil Service
Washingon
Shawnee
Douglas
Franklin
Campaign closings set for six district election push
Republican candidate Andrew F. Schoepper will end his bid with speeches in eastern and northern centers before Salina finale while Democrat William H. Burke heads to Wichita and south central counties before finalizing in Hutchinson and Ellsworth on November 2. Both plan home votes on election day.
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Topeka
M—Roth
Andrew F. Schoepner
Salina
William H. Burke
Wichita
South Central
Hutchinson
Ellsworth
Schoeppel
Ness City
Burke
Litte River
Lawrence
Baldwin
Osawatomie
Paola
Olathe
Kansas City
Wyandotte County
Leavenworth
Shawnee County
Clay Center
Leonardville
Riley
Manhattan
Wamego
Oskaloosa
Valley Falls
Holton
Effingham
Atchison
Lincoln
Minneapolis
Bennington
Lindsberg
McPherson
Newton
Anthony
Harper
Wellington
Cowley County
Butler County
St. John
Stafford
Eisenhower denies German ship sinking claims
Lieutenant General Dwight D. Eisenhower says German reports of sinking several large U.S. troop transports are completely unfounded and merely illustrate Axis untrustworthiness.
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London
United States
Dwight D. Eisenhower
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