General Headquarters outlines plan for 1,000-plane raids on Japan
Dispatch from Southwest Pacific describes air power buildup to bomb Japan and pressure the Philippines invasion. MacArthur reports losses of enemy ships near Celebes and Mindanao as Allied air offensive intensifies. Harmon warns of strong Japanese countermeasures but foresees eventual defeat, with Japan unable to halt Allied air, sea, and land attacks.
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Philippines
Dutch Celebea
Kuriles
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Pacific Ocean
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Douglas MacArthur
Philipy Pines
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MacArthur
Davao
Mindanao
Harmon
Korea
Manchuria
Germany
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Bosen
Formosa
China Coast
Greeting hand extends to veterans in city aid drive
The Strong City Standard notes local efforts to assist veterans. B Holmes Corlett Cotton and Larry Barnett of Baldwin discuss free services offered by the state life association. The GI bill helps returning veterans pursue education as universities report enrollments increasing.
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B. Holmes
Corlett Cotton
Arry Barnett
Baldwin
Ome
Ineteen
Standard
University’ of Kansas
Fecentbhy
Ethal
Hiim
Kansas fall commencement set for October 29 at KU
The University of Kansas will hold fall commencement on Sunday October 29 at 4 PM. The ceremony includes graduates from the medical school at Kansagity and several departments at Lawrence. Governor Andrew Schoenpel urged 4-H club members in Belleville Kan to resist high wages and return to school to prepare for life in a complex modern world.
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University of Kansas
Kansagity
Lawrence
Schoeppel
Belleville
Kan
Andrew Schoenpel
Sundauggt Gasoline Coupon Schedule Notice
Indefinite validity for selected fuel coupons with values of five pounds each. Discounts apply to home use and certain areas through November 8 and November 21. Coupons redeemable at specified stations with limits noted.
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Jonas
Allied burst from Reims to Meuse frontline sweeping past Sedan
Dispatches report a rapid advance by American and British forces from Reims toward the Meuse and Sedan with 65 miles covered in under 24 hours. Patton’s troops push through the Argonne area toward Verdun and Sedan vicinity while British armor advances toward Abbeville and the Pas de Calais coast. German leaders reportedly dismissed or incapacitated, with von Kluge, Rundstedt, and Rommel figures cited in the shakeup.
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Belgium
Meuse
Serosa
Sedan
Charleville
Verdun
George S
Patton
Reims
Argonne Forest
Maginot Line
le Havre
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Seventh Army
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Dwight D Hisenhower
Fiel
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Erwin Rommel
Crangle Dies at 45 Former Missouri and Illinois Backfield Coach
Walter F. Crangle known as Jack Crangle, 45, former backfield coach for Missouri and alumnus of the University of Illinois, died at his Independence home last night from a heart attack. He played fullback at Illinois in 1922 and later assisted coaching at Missouri, St. Louis University, and with other programs. Crangle was employed by the Aluminum Company of America at the time of his death.
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Independence
Walter F
Jack) Crangle
Ior
Missouri University
Columbia
Crangle
University of Illinois
Bob Zuppke
Gwinn Henry
Missouri Tigers
St. Louis University
Aluminum Company of America
Deaths and Funerals Mrs Frances Frandle 75 in Perry
Mrs Frances Frandle of Perry dies at 75 at the home of her son George Frandie in Topeka. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. She is survived by three sons James, Perry Frandle, Geo Frandle, and Donald Frandle in the U S Navy at Treasure Island Calif, and one daughter Mrs Charles Welter of 639 Mississippi Street.
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Frances Frandle
Perry
George Frandie
Topeka
James
Frandle
Geo
Are
Donald Frandle
U.S
Navy
Treasure Island
Calif
Charles Welter
Mississippi Street
A Morning Musicale at Memorial Union Recital
A morning musicale at the Memorial Union will feature Neiah accompanied into recital. The event begins at 10 am in the Kanan room. The program includes organ and vocal pieces by students from Kansas State College at Little Rock.
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Wn Memorial“ Union
Naval
Kanan
Memorial Union
Joe der Smith
Ark
Kansas
Ollege
Julius Holmes Decorated by British in North Africa
Brigadier General Julius Holmes, deputy assistant chief of supplies, is named among four American generals including Lt. General George Patton for British decorations in the North African campaign. Holmes received the Commander of the British Empire honor from Field Marshal Sir Andrew Brooke at a London ceremony. He is the son of Mr and Mrs J R Holmes of Lawrence.
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Julius Holmes
George Patton
London
Holmes
Sirons Brooke
Imperial General Staff
Imperial General Staff, * . General Holmes
J. R. Holmes
Lawrence
Douglas county commission in session in Lawrence
Report from Lawrence notes the Douglas County Commissioners met and plan the next meeting for Tuesday morning September 5. An aide stressed applicants renewing gasoline books must sign, not print, and that inspection records are not needed for renewal.
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Douglas County Commissioners
George Wetzel
Former Senator Norris Failing Health in McCook Nebraska
In McCook Nebraska former Senator George W Norris is reported to have lost consciousness and grown progressively weaker. Dr E F Leininger notes Norris is being nourished by intravenous injections as the 93 year old veteran legislator nears end of life.
Silver Star Awarded to Lt Col William J. Cummings Jr
Lawrence native Lt Col William J. Cummings Jr. receives the Silver Star for leading a P-51 attack on two German airfields on April 5. Despite heavy weather and ground fire, his squadrons destroyed 51 aircraft and damaged eight, earning praise for gallantry and leadership. He previously served as a Kansas highway engineer and holds multiple decorations.
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William
J. Cummings
Lawrence
Air Forte
England
Cummings
Germany
Kansas State Highway Commission
Philippines
Air Corps
University of Kansas
W. J. Cummings
Barker Avenue
Wodehouse Broadcast Over Nazi Radio During Internment
London report says Wodehouse, famed for Jeeves, did not claim a Paris dispatch but acknowledged error in five broadcasts that drew criticism in the United States and abroad during his internment.
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Wodehouse
London
Jeeves
Paris
United States
Marriage Licenses Issued at County Court House
Marriage licenses were issued yesterday at the county courthouse. Couples listed include Horace Fields and Ophelis Green of Topeka, Jessé King and Hitchita Ths, and Carolyn Trusty of Lawrence.
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Eevies County
Horace Fields
Ophelis Green
Bucharest under German air attack as Soviet force advances
Soviet columns move through Bucharest amid heavy German bombing and arson. Reports say American made vehicles were seen, civilians stare silently as armistice delegates recount raids. Romanian leaders narrowly escape danger as destruction reshapes the capital.
CAPT JOHNS IS HOME FROM ENGLAND VISIT
Captain W N Daniel Johns visits home with his wife after two years overseas in England with the Eighth Air Force Provost. He directed a military police company and praises English authorities. A veteran of World War I, he served in France with the 180th Field Artillery.
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England
Eighth Airforce
Freas i
United States
Johns
France
180Th Field Artillery
Ist
Keusing County
Althon
Lawrence
Julius Holmes
William Cummings
Will Soha
Kansas City
Kant
Laince
Ol An
Douglas County
Service members and families share leave updates and arrivals
Mrs Carey Thorter returns home with her husband while Lt. Harry W. E. Fred H. Hill reports from England after completing distinguished service. Pvt Leo A Wingert returns to Camp Cooke California with wife at 837 Main Street. Pfc Merle M Wingert writes from Italy about grapes and watermelons. Lt Carl Knox arrives from Virginia for 21 day leave before Sardinia duty. Capt William Knox and Mr Knox expected to join family after chaplain course in San Antonio. Ensign Joe Bleakley recently commissioned in U S Navy Air Force at Pensacola Florida.
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Camp Cooke
Calif
Mainetreet
Wingert
Battlion
Pfc
Merle M. Wingert
Italy
Win
Roxie
Carl
Knox
Mrz
N. Va
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Sardinia
William
Mr. Oxx
Capt
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Stanley
Kansas City
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Beipe
Arthur Phelps
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Lee's Summit
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Albert Gilman
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Harry Dicken
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Art Rass
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South Carolina
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Local notes on visits and events surrounding De Soto families
De Soto residents and relatives visit kin in distant towns. Mrs. Little hosts and Mrs. Adams entertain while military news includes a locally wounded serviceman. School and church events, social visits, and family announcements fill a weekend community roundup with names, places, and dates.
Modesto Cal Tuberculosis Clinic Offered At Memorial Hospital
Dr C I Taylor Norton conducts a tuberculosis clinic at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Modesto California. Patients should enter via the westside entrance. The clinic is sponsored by the Douglas County Tuberculosis and Health association and funded through Christmas seal sales.
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Losis
Aldermerram
Lawrence Memorial
Markets at a glance and wheat futures slide
New York market notes show stocks mixed with modest changes and cotton and hedge selling. Wheat futures slumped late on rumors American forces may reach Germany, rye and barley also softened, with July and May prices showing spread activity. Kansas City livestock traders report steady to weak cattle and hogs, with lambs and lamb prices weakening and mixed calves and bulls.
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Chicago
Germany
Teddy
Chicago Grain Ae
Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
Market Rundown and Poultry Prices From Local Markets
Local market report details prices for butterfat poultry eggs and meats with shifts in hogs broilers and hens. Mentions Chicago Northwestern preferred stocks and several companies including American Cable and Radio Farnsworth Montgomery Ward and Dome Mines amidst general market sentiment.
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Stock Exchange
Rases
Thision
Chiceghi
Northwestern
Farnsworth
Lontte
Montgomery Ward
J. I. Casi Lise
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