Tengchung Taken by Chinese Forces in Ground Offensive
Chinese and American allied troops recaptured Tengchung in Yunnan province from Japanese control. The fall advances the Salween push to reopen the Burma Road and link with Stillwell’s forces in northern Burma. Chinese troops, aided by U S air power, faced Japanese resistance in a sustained assault across fortified streets and temple complexes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chungking
Guiness
Tengchun
U Ath
Tengchung
Buna Road
China
Josh W. Stillwell
Burma
Stengchunz
Tengchae Mor
Wang Road
Saint
U. S
Deaths and Funerals in Overbrook Area
Mary Magdeline Lina Maichel 80 of Overbrook died yesterday at home. Survived by brothers Henry Lawrence Louis Maichel and sisters Kate Valiant Los Angeles and Anna Garinger Hollywood. George E Maichel 71 of Overbrook died today, one day after sister Mary. Survived by wife Bertha Badsky Maichel, son George B Maichel, daughter Sally Jo Maichel, two brothers Henry and Lowvis Maichel, sisters Kate Valiant and Anna Garger. James H Jones 79 of Bethel died last night after 44 years residence. Survived by wife Nellie Jones and daughter Alice Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Magdeline
Lina Maichel
Overbrook
Henry Maichel
Lawrence
Louis
Maichel
Kate Valiant
Los Angeles
Calif
Anna Garinger
Hollywood
George E. Maichel
Mary Magdeline Maichel
Bertha Badsky Maichel
Rome
George B. Maichel
Baltimore
Sally Jo Maichel
Wiliamstown
Henry Michel
Lowvis Mai
James H. Jones
James’ H. Jones
Bethel
Nellie Jones
Alice Crawford
War Ration Stamp Details Remain In Effect
The Associated Press notes ration stamps and coupons continue in force with specific validity dates. Sugar stamps 30 to 33 remain valid indefinitely for five pounds each, stamp four valid for home consumption through February 28, 1948. Gasoline coupons 11A in the northeast and southeast valid for three gallons through November, with other regions showing 12-4 coupons through September 21. Gas and oil stamps, blue stamps, and other period changes are detailed for nationwide use through the heating year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southast
Gallang
Bethel and Bethel area family histories and deaths
Genealogical notes recount Bethel born James Jones in Clinton Missouri who moved to Kansas in 1880 then Barber and Franklin counties before settling near Centropolis and Douglas County. Also Ernest D. Allison of Raytown Mo died at Wycoff Clinic Grandview Mo at age 8, survived by wife Ethel and daughters George Kirkman Linwood and Ian Ryan McLouth. four sons Orville Dale Lees Summit Mo Ere Camp Fannin Tex and Ytown Mo. brothers Will Linwood Keasler Kansas City and Jesse Bonner Spring. plus family notices of other Jones relatives in Ottawa and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Charles Jones
Alex
Isaac
John
Ottawa
Cora Jones
Dora Shaffer
Pfc
Walter Jones
Europa
Dale C. Jones
Manhattan
James Jones
Clinton
Kansas
Barber County
Franklin County
Centropolis
Douglas County
Ernest D. Allison
Raytown
Wycoff Clinic
Grandview
Federated Church Wat
Linwood Haturis
Mt. Sidtery
E Vis
Ethel Allinson
Home
George Kirkman
Linwood
Ian Ryan
Mc Louth
Orville
Dale
Ees Summit
Camp Fannin
Tex
Ytown
Will Allison
Keasler Allison
Kansas City
Jease Allison
Bonner
Mrs Celia Reynolds Herd Dies at 89 in Topeka
Mrs Celia Reynolds Herd formerly of 922 Tennessee Street died yesterday at Ingleside home in Topeka at age 89. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at First Christian Church with Rev C A Richards of Topeka officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove cemetery.
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Celia Reynolds Herd
Tennessee Street
Ingleside
Topeka
First Christian Church
C. A. Richards
Maple Grove Cemetery
Service members' families hear wartime news from front
Letters from Don Cathcart in New Guinea report Bob Hope and Frances Langford shows for the troops and note it was the first time in two years many sailors saw a white woman. Other updates include Harry Wampler with a railway unit in France and Lt. L. E Klopfenstein leaving Yale for Salinas Air Base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Cathcart
Don Cathcart
New Guinea
Bob Hope
Frances Langford
Cathcart
L. E.klopfenstein
Yale University
New Haven
Postwar Market Talk Prompts World Competition Dominance
A speech cites a postwar world market of 22,250,000 potential buyers and argues the United States can dominate it by developing latent capability under liberty. The speaker notes Cleveland and the forum as the setting for this outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Iperative
Liberty
Soldier pianist serenades French town during march through France
Sgt. Marshall Butler of the Armored Division wowed residents of a small French town with an impromptu piano recital sparked by a motor halt. He played two Debussy pieces and a Chopin number, to wild applause, after residents learned he once studied at K U and performed as a concert pianist.
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Armored Division
France
Marshall Butler
K. U
Sergeant Butler
Lawrence
European Theater of Operations
Conservatory of
le Mans
Butler
Mra
Edward D. Moseley
Bryan Street
Hopkingville
Cottonseed shortage warned for Kansas cattle feed
Gov. Andrew Schoeppel announced a Kansas feed committee forecast an acute cottonseed cake and meal shortfall for winter for range cattlemen. Reduced hogs and poultry, higher cattle numbers, and influx from other states strain supplies unless frosts are avoided and reserves kept in state. Authorities seek 20 percent of processors’ output for emergency feeding and a Washington allocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Andrew Schoeppel
Kansas Feed Committee
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
War Food Administration
Feed Committee
Washington
Schoeppel
General Merrill lauds Ordnance supply for Merrill's Marauders
Fast moving unit under General Frank Dow Merrill praised Ordnance for complete supply in Burma India theater. He said 3 000 troops received rifles bayonets grenades belts and ammo by air with enough gear to operate 18 hours if needed. The Marauders fought 100 days 750 miles and killed an estimated 8 000 to 9 000 Japanese with few American casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dileader
Frank Dow Merrill
Burma
Merrill
Ordnance
L. Bainliente
Donald R. Hyde
Sunflower Ordnance Works
Tansheso
Iece
U. S
Myitkyina
U.S. Army
Hopkinton
Mass
Army
Beis
U. S. Milit Academy
West Point
Cavalry School
Ordnance School
Watertown Arsenal
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Pearl Harbor
Dewey Campaign Visit Highlights Wyoming Rally
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey spoke to about 500 people at Sheridan’s railway station urging voters toward a Republican path to a free society. He contrasted the New Deal with Republican goals and criticized unemployment handling before noting strategic campaign moves and timing for his service vote.
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Sheridan
Wyo
Thomas E. Dewey
Wyoming
Valentine
Neb
Dewey
Dewey Changea
USO
Toate
New Deal
Home 4
Pittsb
Pacific
Roosevelt Churchill Rift Shapes MacArthur Command Talks
Fragmentary excerpt shows Dewey noting MacArthur’s talents and the broader scope of command after discussions between President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill. The text hints at tensions over overall leadership and recognition in wartime strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Churchill
MacArthur
Fe Dewey
Yanks Break German Line Near Aachen in Allied Advance
Allied dispatches report American units and British forces driving toward the German defense near Aachen and along the Albert canal. British forces repelled counterattacks while crossing the Escaut canal toward Eindhove. Berlin claimed bitter fighting and German losses as Allied armies tally 320,000 prisoners in France since D day.
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Germany
Eupen
Trier
Moselle
Metz-Nancy
Vesoul
Third Army
Chatillon
Netherlands
Hechtel
A.P. Wirephoto
Herenthals
Degrotte
Holland
Eindhoven
Paris
Brittany
Brest
Berlin
Aachen-Botgen
Siegfried Line
Transocean
Luxembourg
Boulogne
Calais
Dunkerque
Cantaloupe seeds and bantams highlight Topeka fair notes
Heard in Lawrence Foy Brown notes birds fed on cantaloupe seeds for winter when melons stay on. Grand championship bantams go to Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Van Gaasbeek, with other first prizes. Massachusetts street merchants urged to display flags for Army caravan visit. Lawrence Memorial hospital nears capacity with 70 patients. Guernsey cattle shown by W. C. Boehle place in several classes with top honors to an aged cow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foy Brown
Rocky Ford
L. L. van Gaasbeek
Missouri Street
Topeka
Massachusetts Street
Ivan Rowe
J. H. Parsons
Guernsey
W. C. Boehle and Son
Demeritts host young people party in Clinton Belvoir
Miss Darlene Demeritt of Moran attended a party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Demeritt for about 50 youths. The event featured yard games and a serving table. Other notes mention Mrs. A J Hall recovering from surgery, teachers at Clinton and Bealvoir schools, Lena Murphy visiting relatives, and a farewell for Viva Baldwin with a brooch gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlene Demeritt
Moran
Leslie Demeritt
Demeritts
Dad
Mother
A. J. Hall
Halstead Hospital
Birs
Hall
Halstead
Arthur Stanley
Clinton School
Carl Woodward
Model School
Bealvoir
Jennie Lowash
Lena Murphy
Harry
Margaret Gibler
Allen Hout
Fred Baldwin
Harry Murphy
Leslie
Dean
Ruth
Valting
Ames
Baldwin
Mire
Lena
No Church Services Noted In July and August
There was no church services this summer. Plans are being made to observe a rally day in Promont. Members of the 4 H and their families from here attended the annual 4 H fair at Haskeil. rain affected activities and rotting concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna
Maria Panaane
Jane
Sun- Seyan Rew
Moni Pietarnet
Haskeil
Market News Roundup of Grain and Cattle Prices
Market traders reported oats firm and corn weaker amid limited demand while wheat dipped modestly. Rye weakened, barley mixed, and oats strength attributed to higher Canadian export tax. In Kansas City, cattle trade showed steady to slow activity with prices ranging across common to good levels and lighter demand for calves and feeders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission House
Commission Houses
Kansas City
Kansans City
Livestock Market Summary Kansas City and Chicago
Estimated livestock receipts for tomorrow include cattle 1,600 calves 5 hogs 1,000 sheep 1,000. Kansas City cash grain prices show mixed movement with native lambs steady to 15.50, hogs and cattle varying. wheat and corn futures mixed as supplies remain ample. Potatoes steady to firm with Western stocks and Idaho Russets in demand. Eggs prices remain quoted with current receipts around 3.5 to 4.5 dozen, with specials and extras noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Apt
Colorado
Chicago
Wisconsin
North Dakota
Idaho
U. S
Cobblers
Wisconsin Biss Triumphs
Chippewas
Eges
Wall Street Notes Missed Gains Amid Cautious Trading
New York stock market edged lower with scattered issues showing modest recoveries. Transfers near 700,000 shares. Europe conflict fears temper optimism and influence earnings outlook. Offside list includes Chrysler and Sears. wheat, oats, and cotton futures show mixed moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
New York
Chrysler
Santa Fe
Te: Co. American Telephone
J. C. Penney
Sears, Roebuck
Woolworth
International Harvester
Texas Pacific Land Trust
Iist
Graham-Paige
Northern Faelfic
Delaware
Hudzon
Montgomery Ward
North Amere Poate
Eax
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The
Associated Press
England
Tolremn
Vane
Harry E. Wampler
L. E. Wampler
Maude Crigs
East Thirteenth Street
Sgt
Marvin E. Grandstaff
James Melvin Grandstaff
United States Marines
Wilma Jones
Arkansas Street
Eliz. Jones
Camp Millard
Buevrus
Jones
University of Kansas
Arthur Nelson
Navy
Camp MacDonough
Merrill's
Lauders
Aachen
Clinton-Belvoir
Uae
Leago Grabr
Corg
Incorn
Lambe Lowe Hut
Kansas City Cash
Gravnenna
Fel & Tel
Penney J.C Preven Lol Radio Corp
Sears
Standard
Calcoe Roebuck
Standard Oil Ind
Standard Oil
West el
Harry Barnett
Federal Public Housing
DeSoto
Kan
Syuornus College
W. H. Quakenbush
Weatherby
Caravan
Army Way
Sunflower
Sunflower Mobile
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