Germans Claim To Be in Stalingrad
Nazi quarters claimed deep thrusts into Stalingrad with heavy street fighting and a reported capture of the main railway station. Soviet dispatches said Red Army artillery and antitank barriers held off German assaults while advancing air and ground units were checked, with heavy casualties on both sides. The British RAF bombed Wilhelmshaven as Rommel’s supply base at Tobruk faced a raid by sea and air.
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Volga
Stalingrad
Moscow
Rzhevyazma Salient
Red Star
Fedor von Bock
British
Air Ministry
R.A.F
Wilhelmshaven
North Sea
Germany
Berlin
Britain
Charles Portal
Axis
United Nations
Tobruk
London Admiralty
Erwin Rommel
North Africa
Admiralty
Rome
World Series Plans Open Set Between St Louis Brooklyn
The 194? World Series will start September 30 with games split between St Louis and New York. If St Louis wins the NL, games 1 and 2 are in St Louis, 3–5 in New York, and 6–7 back in St Louis if needed. if Brooklyn wins, games alternate Brooklyn and New York with potential extra games.
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St. Louis
Brooklyn Dodgers
Brooklyn
Yankee Stadium
New York
Landis
Red Cross
United Service Organization
John Beazley
James Brown
Morton Cooper
Walker Cooper
Frank Cresnpi
Murry Dickson
Harry Gumbert
John Hopp
Howard Krist
George Kurowski
Max Lanier
Martin Marion
Lloyd Moore
Terry Moore
Stanley Musial
Sam Narron
Kenneth O'Dea
Howard Pollet
Raymond Sanders
Enos Slaughter
Coaker Triplett
Harry Walker
Ernest White
John Allen
Stanley Bordagaray
Adolph Camilli
Hugh Casey
Curtis Davis
Larry French
August Galan
Edward Head
William Herman
Kirby Higbe
Newell Kimball
Max Macon
Joseph Medwich
L. N. Newsom
Arnold
Mickey) Owen
Harold Reese
Harold Reiser
Lewis Riggs
John Rizzo
William Sullivan
Floyd Vaughan
Fred Walker
Lester
Webber
Government Workers May Be Transferred Without Consent
Washington reports that starting September 27 the civil service commission may transfer about 2.3 million federal workers between agencies without their consent to support the war effort. Transfers to private war industry jobs are possible with consent and reemployment guarantees after the war.
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Washington
Civil Service Commission
Lhe
Paul V. McNutt
Civic Service
Arthur Fleming
Fleming
McNutt
Rains tapering in Kansas after heavy downpours
Topeka reports scattered lighter rains as forecasters warn of possible high water if downpours resume. Rain totals varied with Concordia at 1.74 inches and St Joseph over two inches, while Topeka recorded 0.73 inches and highs cooled from recent heat.
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Topeka
Kansas
S. D. Flora
Kaw
Blue River
Flora
Concordia
Geneseo
Phillipsburg
Ellis
Garden City
Junction City
St. Joseph
Condition of Retired Registrar Is Critical
George O. Foster a retired University of Kansas registrar of 905 Maine Street is in critical condition at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after being taken there yesterday evening.
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George O. Foster
Maine Street
University of Kansas
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
City meter collections average 45 dollars daily
City treasurer E. E. Alexander reports parking meter takings averaged 45 dollars per day. September 5-8 posted 55.59 dollars daily, while September 9-11 slipped to 41.15 dollars as coins bypassing tubes were removed from posts for the first time.
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E. E. Alexander
Kansas cash balance reports aid funds figures
The Kansas state general fund shows a cash balance of 3 338 889 on August 31 up from 1 513 730 a year ago. Fee funds total 16 914 580 versus 13 834 023. Warrants issued this fiscal year reach 1 101 179 for general and 5 105 837 for fee funds, with year ago comparables 1 145 642 and 6 577 190.
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Topeka
Kansas State General Fund
Walter R. Wilson
Fee
General Fund
Roosevelt urges greater scrap contributions in campaign
President Roosevelt urged more metal donations to the scrap collection drive today warning that insufficient cooperation could force the government to seize the material from owners if needed.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Flights Over Stalingrad as V Formations Cloud Skies
Moscow dispatch notes Russian soldiers watching enemy air plans above Stalingrad while V shaped formations of cranes geese and ducks glide away frost coats grass as snow nears on the steppes high Caucasus reports snow and cold hint at last winter.
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Moscow
Stalingrad
Izvestia
High Caucasus
New Revenue Bill Shatters Record
A war time revenue bill faces mixed reactions as it aims to raise over 25.5 billion annually by 5 percent tax on earnings above 624 dollars. It expands income tax rates, cuts personal exemptions, and includes corporate surtax changes while offering postwar rebates and credits. Leaders praise the bill’s fairness. LaFollette calls it the worst tax bill in history.
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Treasury
House
Barkley
Secretary of the Treasury
Mongenthau
G A R in Session Plans for Tomorrow's Parade
At the 76th national G A R encampment in Indianapolis about 40 or 45 veterans expect to march on foot in tomorrow's parade while the rest will ride in automobiles. The group, though frail with age, remains undaunted and ready to parade in remembrance.
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Indianapolis
Grand Army of the Republic
Tme
G.A.R
5 Per Cent Victory Tax Would Be Collected at Source From Pay Rolls
Washington reports the Senate finance committee approved a 5 percent victory tax on earnings above 624 dollars a year. The tax would be collected at the source from wage earners with employer deductions shown for weekly, biweekly, and monthly pay. The table lists amounts due at various wage bands, the figures rising with income and pay frequency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Jayhawk 4-H Wins Big At Kansas Free Fair Dairy Show
Four Jayhawk 4-H members north of Lawrence dominated the dairy show at the Kansas Free Fair. Mary Elizabeth White won the Guernsey championship with Batdorf's Makie, Jimmy Rice captured the Holstein championship with Shungavalley Pabst Queen, Ruth Brune earned the reserve Guernsey crown and two thirds, and Esther Jones took a second with an Ayrshire. White and Brune also won blue in Guernsey fitting and showing while Rice won Holstein fitting and showing. Brune's entries included Flaine, Mischief Sunrise, and Belleview with a second in the New Hampshire Red pen.
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Jayhawk
Ayrshire
Miss White
Guernsey
Batdorf
Makie
Ottawa
Liberty Memorial High School
Elmo White
Lawrence
Rice
Topeka
Jimmy
William M. Rice
Route 3
Knowledge Hill
Miss Brune
Belleview
New Hampshire
Gus Brune, Jr
K. U
Miss Jones
M. Jones
Secretary Knox may attend Kansas football game
Secretary of the United States Frank Knox, in Kansas City for the American Legion convention, was invited to attend the Saturday football game at the University of Kansas between the Iowa Naval Pre-Flight school eleven and the Jayhawkers. He was also invited to inspect the Navy Machinists Mates school on the KU campus.
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Frank Knox
United States
Kansas City
American Legion
University of Kansas
Iowa Naval
Jayhawkers
Deane W. Malott
Malott
Navy Machinists Mates
K. U
Bernie Bierman
Bierman
Seahawks
Missouri
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Berry
Martin Feels Encouraged By the Results in Maine
Washington reports Republican leader Martin says Maine’s decisive victory signals a national GOP trend. He notes Governor Sewall’s 58,000 margin and wide wins by major candidates on a smaller voter turnout, urging momentum toward November.
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Martin
Maine
Washington
Rep. Martin
R-Mass
House
Republican National Committee
Sewall
Canadian losses at Dieppe raid tallied 3350
Canadian casualties from the Dieppe raid totalled 3350 dead wounded and missing, according to a 134 page casualty list issued by the department of national defense.
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Dieppe
Ottawa
Department of National Defense
McGill Names Campaign Manager for U S Senate Bid
U S senator candidate George McGill of Missouri names Glenn Porter a Wichita attorney as chairman of his campaign committee in Wichita Kansas on September 15. Porter becomes the lead strategist and organizer for McGill's campaign efforts in the state and region.
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McGill
Wichita
Kan
George McGill
U. S
Glenn Porter
Journal-World Classified Page Bustling Market Hub
The Journal-World classifieds depict a busy town marketplace with numerous listings across trades services and sales. Local readers rely on the page for job ads live listings and community notices reflecting active economic activity.
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Journal-World
Lawrence football set for season at kickoff luncheon
Chamber of Commerce held an advance showing of Lawrence football at the Football Kickoff luncheon at the Eldridge hotel. Coach Schaake discussed returning lettermen and line strength while Haskell and Kansas objectives, including upcoming games and coaching staff, were outlined amid expectations of strong Big Six competition.
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Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence
Eldridge
Wade Piece
Relays Club
Elmer Schaake
Liberty Memorial High School
Schaake
Lions
John Pickens
Wayne Hird
Bobby Green
Vandy
Haskell
Levi
Weller
Ener
Emporia
Emporia High School
Turner
Gwinn Henry
University
Vic Hart
Wayne Replogle
Dean Nesmith
Hubert Ulrich
Henry
K. U
Worker Cleared After Rationed Car Vacation Use
A Sunflower Ordnance Works employee faced a complaint for using a rationed car on a vacation trip. The Douglas county war price and rationing board found no fault after investigation and issued a clean bill. The matter will be filed with state OPA officials.
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Sunflower Ordnance Works
Douglas County War Price and Rationing Board
Salt Lake City
Utah
Lawrence
OPA
Legion Debates Admission Of World War II Veterans
The American Legion in Kansas City weighs admitting World War II veterans into its membership at its three day national convention. Delegates face a split on age disparity with fears of an unintended power shift, while supporters cite a large overlap of returning veterans and heirs to the Legion’s assets.
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Kansas City
American Legion
Legion
City council to discuss Zone A apartment restrictions
A special zoning committee met last night to recommend changes to Zone A housing. The plan proposes reducing the minimum lot to 2 500 square feet to allow two families per dwelling and empower zoning appeals for apartments if conditions are met. FHA loans are limited for conversions, AAA would supply trailer camps, and material priorities may aid apartment prep. Tom Burch of the Topeka FHA office will attend next Monday's council meeting.
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Board ‘of Zoning Appeals
Tom Burch
FHA
Topeka
Burch
AAA
W. C. Hunsinger
Bond Sale Parade and Theater Auctions in September Campaign
Massachusetts street hosts a 4:30 PM parade with bicycles ponies and a police escort as part of a war bonds drive by Commonwealth Theatres. A 9 PM theater merchandise auction follows at Jayhawker Varsity and Granada with bonds equal to bids and free tickets for winners.
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Massachusetts Street
Commonwealth Theatres
Sixth
Massachusetts
Southpark
Stanley Schwahn
Commonwealth Organization
Ralph Achning
William Dalton
Col
H. D. Thomas
Jayhawker
George Criss
The
Varsity
O. D. Thomas
Granada
Stock Market Index Rises to 36.8 Points
The average of 60 stocks climbed to 36.8 points, up from 36.7 yesterday as market activity continued.
Kansas Toughener to shape U Kansas men for war tempo
The University of Kansas launches the Kansas Toughener, a comprehensive wartime conditioning program for all registered men. Director Dr. F C Allen leads a broad curriculum including swimming tests, outdoor obstacle courses, and three weekly hours of conditioning with divisions A B and C for fitness levels.
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Kansas
University of Kansas
Army
Naval
F.C. Allen
Department of Physical Education
Allen
Henry Shenk
Laurence E. Morehouse
Kayne Replogle
National Park
Yellowstone National Park
E. U
Roland Logan
Boston Red Sox
Military Academy
West Point
Chad Hill
N. C
Elwyn Dees
Bernie Bierman
Iowa Naval Cadet Trainin Station
Milton Kelly
University of Texas
James “Jimmy” Cox
Harvard University
University Hospital
Ralph I. Canuteson
Student Health Service
Hos
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Douglas County
Douglas County Court House
Eudora
Lecompton
Wakarusa
Grant Townships
J. S. Turner
Bill Green
Chris Kraft
Harry Woods
Kansas Salvage Campaign
John A. Lawrence
Tore
Henry Werner
Bundles For America Group
Grant Township
Marion
Palmyra
Green
Senate Finance
LaFollette
Wis
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Senate
SEC
Deane Malott
Navy
C. of C
Rationing Board
Kensae City
Worden
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