British Do Heavy Damage to Nazi Positions on Mainland
London reports a major air battle over England with 42 German planes shot down and nine British planes lost. RAF fighters and ground gunners repelled a large German bomber armada east of London during daylight raids on Thames estuary and channel coast.
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London
England
Germany
British Press Association
Thames Estuary
Channel Cliffs
Channel
Associated Press
Britain
Air Ministry
R.A.F
Thames
Straits of Dover
Lord Woolton
Willkie Links Domestic Economy to Defense in Phoenix
Wendell L. Willkie told a Phoenix high school stadium crowd that reviving the domestic economy is as vital as defense. He accused the Roosevelt administration of massive spending and warned that growing federal debt could undermine democracy. In Albuquerque crowds earlier, he tied defense to economic reform and called for national unity.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Wendell L. Willkie
Europe
United States
Willkie
Albuquerque
N. M
Deep Southwest
Clyde Tingley
New Mexico
Tingley Park
Roosevelt
Louis XIV
Persia
French Leaders Charged in War Blame Case
The government said Edouard Daladier and General Maurice Gamelin have definite charges filed and will stand trial in the war blame case. They are in administration custody at Chateau Chateron near Rion. no trial date is set.
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Vichy
Edouard Daladier
Maurice Gamelin
Chateau Chateron
Rion
High Tide Reaches Britain but Invasion Fails
The year’s highest tide lapped Britain’s beaches today but no invasion by German forces occurred. The sea is expected to remain high for at least a week before normal levels resume.
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London
Britain
Adolf Hitler
Bruce to Private Practice Leaves State Post
Topeka September 18 Pi FE Bruce assistant attorney general resigned effective October 1 to enter private law practice at Holton. Attorney General Jay S Parker said the resignation follows an 18 month understanding. Bruce has served 20 months in the post.
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Topeka
Pi — FE
Plan to abo Tax Exemption Comes Under Fire of Senators
Senator Austin argues that eliminating tax exemptions on federal state and local securities would centralize government and infringe state rights. Senator Brown replies that tax justice demands end exemptions benefiting the wealthy. Senator Bailey warns debt risks, while House conferees likely block changes.
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Washington
Austin
Brown
Dmich
Bailey
D-N.c
Senate
Chamber
House
Wisconsin primary reshapes GOP gains in 1946 race
In Milwaukee on September 18 1941 Wisconsin voters favored the GOP in a high turnout primary with Republicans leading the overall vote. Strong showings for James E Finnegan and Fred H Clausen highlighted Democratic and Republican senatorial contests while Julius Heil led a slate of GOP gubernatorial contenders amid a large statewide ballot.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
U. S
William R. Callahan
Francis E. McGovern
Roosevelt
James E. Finnegan
Fred. H. Clausen
Congress
Joshua Lohns
G.O.P
William D. Carroll
State Central Committee
James J. Kerwin
James K. Robinson
Julius P. Heil
Heil
Fred H. Clausen
Glenn Frank
University of Wisconsin
Philip F. LaFollette
Frank
Robert M. LaFollette
Wis
Orland S. Loomis
Robinson
London Endures Heaviest Bombing Yet Says British Observers
Military attaches and war correspondents state London has suffered more than Warsaw Barcelona and Madrid in 11 days of Luftwaffe raids. They say raids failed to disrupt supply routes or demoralize civilians, forecasting tougher refugee aid and housing needs to sustain morale. A British correspondent compares London damage to Rotterdam's but spread over a larger area.
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London
Warsaw
Barcelona
Madrid
Rotterdam
Rabid Animal Alert Near Willow Springs Area
County health officer Dr. Penfield Jones urges residents between Number Six School and Willow Springs to watch dogs for rabies symptoms for 10 days after a fox terrier believed rabid and linked to the area was killed. He also advised rabies vaccinations for dogs.
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Penfield Jones
Number Six School
Willow Springs
Charles Oehlert
Jones
British Losses Reported in World War II Air War
London reports Sir Archibald Sinclair says the British air force has lost 621 planes and fewer than 600 men since August 8. German losses reach 1,867 planes and 4,000 men. In the Near East British fliers down 56 Italian planes with 15 casualties. Sinclair notes reduced German production and warns against retaliatory raids on London.
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London
Archibald Sinclair
Near East
R.A.F
Britain
Germany
Traditions of Kansas Induct Freshmen at Ceremony
New University of Kansas students were welcomed in a moonlit ceremony atop North College Hill. Dr W L Burdick read Moses and the burning bush as Chancellor Malott introduced Hannah Oliver who marked her golden teaching anniversary. The torch race from Rock Chalk Cairn to the platform accompanied by Sachem runners concluded with the modified Athenian oath and alma mater.
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Univeristy of Kansas
Mt. Oread
University of Kansas
University
W. L. Burdick
Deane W. Malott
Hannah Oliver
Malott
Sachem
Colege Hill
Kansas
Henry Werner
Paul B. Lawson
Warm Kansas weather aids late crops and gardens
Kansas forecaster A. D. Robb reports mid summer warmth will persist into the week, helping late row crops and truck gardens mature. Highs near 90s to 95, lows 65 to 75, with scattered showers possible later. Lebo and Elkhart report light rainfall.
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Topeka
Kansas
A. D. Robb
Dodge City
Gomon
Okla
Robly
Lebo
Elkhart
Douglas county officials attend northeast Kansas meeting in Troy
Four Douglas county officials traveled to Troy to attend a meeting of northeast Kansas county officials. The attendees were Mildred D. Watson county welfare director Roy Flory treasurer A M Gardner deputy treasurer and James Brass county commissioner.
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Douglas County
Troy
Kansas
Mildred D. Watson
Roy Flory
A. M. Gardner
James Brass
Stock Market Index Shows Uptick After Day
The index for 60 stocks rose to 44.1 from 43.8 yesterday as Chev. stock activity noted gains. Market snapshot dated Sept 21 1941.
Parade Links Old Santa Fe Trail Show To Lawrence History
A Saturday parade on Massachusetts Street will precede the Old Santa Fe Trail Pioneer and Wild West show. Fort Leavenworth soldiers and the Old Rolling Wheels museum will provide vehicles, with at least two bands, 15 trucks and 11 trailers bringing equipment and 52 horses. The Chamber of Commerce leads planning, Theodore Charlton chairs and Ralph Achning coordinates saddled riders inviting horse participation. Tickets and costumes urged. rides cost 10 cents post show, with 15 and 25 cent admissions plus tax.
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Massachusetts Street
Fort Leavenworth
Sixth
Hasell
Achning
Lawrence
Rolling Wheels
John S. Tough
Kansas City
Bismarck Grove
Concord
Mass
United States
Dalles
Ore
Kansas
Kansas guard to convert 114th Cavalry to 127th Field Artillery
The Kansas national guard announced the 114th cavalry regiment will become the 127th field artillery in the 85th division by September 30. The unit will be fully mechanized with 155 millimeter howitzers and trained at Camp Robinson, Ark. Troop I based in Topeka led by Capt. Morawetz has 69 men, many Haskell Indian students, with Maj. Mayer commanding the third squadron. The transfer affects insignia and equipment as well as reassignment of medical detachments and horses to other services.
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Kansas National Guard
114Th Cavalry Regiment
127Th Field Artillery
M. R. McLean
Kansas Guard
Paul A. Cannady
Coffeyville
114Th
Francis Morawetz
Samuel
Camp Robinson
Ark
National Guard
127Th
35Th
Arkansas Guard
Lawrence
Anderson
114Th Cavalry
14Th Cavalry
Fire destroys stadium in Dallas Texas league loss
Rebel stadium home of the Dallas Texas league club was destroyed by a fast spreading fire. President George Chepps estimated the loss at 60000 dollars and said the stadium was insured.
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Dallas
Tex
Rebel Stadium
Texas League Baseball Club
George Chepps
Dallas Baseball Club
Nazi Pilot Describes London as Vast Glowing Spot
Berlin reports Josef Rieder, a Nazi pilot who flew over London, described the city as a vast glowing spot in the gray English countryside. He said flames resembled wounds across the metropolis with fires burning at key targets along the Thames and in docks and warehouses.
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London
Berlin
England
Josef Rieder
Metropols
Rieder
Thames
Trade Treaty Signed Between Soviet Russia and Denmark
Soviet Russia and Denmark signed a bilateral trade treaty today with provisions to be published later in both nations.
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Moscow
Russia
Denmark
Italians Reach Road Leading to Suez Canal
Cairo reports a British communique says Italian forces pushed from the Libyan border to Sidi Barrani and reached the start of an asphalt road 350 miles from Suez. British line holds the advance swift but not yet a serious menace. tanks retreated after heavy Italian losses.
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Suez Canal
Cairo
Sidi Barrani
Egypt
Alexandria
Britain
Matruh
Betwen Sidi Barrani
Harvesta window guessing contest highlights fall program
The Harvesta program will feature a window guessing contest with 43 local merchants listing 66 prizes. Prizes range from merchandise and lamps to clothing and cookware, with 7:30 to 10:00 PM window viewing and prizes awarded next day.
Landon and Farley Join Forces for Yankees Support
Alf M. Landon and James A. Farley, former political adversaries, have teamed up in baseball matters as Farley congratulates Landon on his interest in the New York Yankees. Landon says he wants to see the Yanks win, and Farley replies he is glad Landon is playing on his team.
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Toveka
Alf M. Landon
James A. Farley
National Democratic
Landon
Yanks
Farley
Yankees
Ten Polio Cases Reported in State
The state board of health reports ten new infantile paralysis cases today indicating the epidemic remains active. The cases are from Shawnee two Wyandotte two Crawford one Geary one Jewel one Republic one Barton one and Scott one.
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State Board of Health
Shawnee
Wyandatte
Crawford
Geary
Jewel
Republ
Barton
Scott
Weather Outlook for Kansas Tonight and Thursday
Generally fair skies across Kansas. Temperatures expected to change little tonight and Thursday with mild conditions and light winds overall.
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Kansas
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Dover
Deal
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Bott
School of Fine Arts
Frank Stronghall
all-University
Hoch Auditorium
Elizabeth Reigart
Baxter Springs
Board of Regents
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Gamelin
Bruce
Jefferies
K. U
Schooner Has
Wilkinson
Ohio
Salt Creek
Snake River
Pocatello
Ida
Butte
Mont
Russell
Majors
Waddell
Walter Watkins
Watkins
Excelsior Springs
Doucherty
Claretoe A. Nudson
Kan
Charlies M. Nixon
Arthur S. Anderson
Kansana City
Van
Leo A. Swoboda
Charles W. Gordon
Lola
Robert Ll. Thompson
Braum TL. Bentley
Tendanuarters
Wichita
Ralph al Fae
Iepth Josephik
Atbbevn
Mad
Francis BR Moruwetsz
Paola
Wiliam W. Ringer
Miearamton
Pmtarlin
Harvesta
Penny's
Cooke's Grocery
New Country Club Merchange
Landrith
Acining Hardware
Starling Furniture Co
Mirrow
Round Corner
Trav-Valet
Green Bros
Carl’s
Kress
Leon Shoe Store
Allison-Armstrong
Ivy Atand
Ivy
Keeler's
Esterbrook
Lawrence Hardware
Shimmons
Hanna's
Wees Clothing Co
Manhattan
Drake's
Miller Furniture Store
Royal College Show
Patra
Ali Opera
Safeway
Montgomery Ward
Jeffries
Gibbs Clothing Co
Kansas Public Service Co
Wiedemann
Stover
Venteh Furniture Co
Oner
Lawrence Typewriter Exchange
Fisher’s
Ernst Hardware
Miller-Jones
Stowits Drug Co
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