UNRRA weighs repatriation for displaced Europeans
Montreal dispatch reports UNRRA is studying ways to aid repatriation of thousands of European refugees in the United States and the Western Hemisphere. The agency may also address displaced persons in neutral Europe and Americas from Canada to Argentina, many with funds or jobs but uncertain futures after the war.
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Montreal
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
United States
UNRRA
Europe
Western Hemisphere
Canada
Argentina
Haven
NRRA
United Nations
Pasietasice
Eople
Germany
Dean Acheson
Italy
Acheson
Deaths and Funerals in Vinland and Obituary Items
Deaths include Mrs. Amy Will aged 65 of Vinland who died at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Funeral services at Vinland Presbyterian Church Sunday at 2 30 PM with interment in Vinland Cemetery. Survived by husband Fred Will two sons Fred Will and Dr N S N ASA Alameda California two sisters Mrs H C Rumsey and Mrs L E Gibson Rolla Missouri four brothers W B Walton Rev John Walton J P Walton and K A Walton. Civil Service Interviews Virginia A Morrow to visit U S Employment Office until noon September 23 for stenographer typist clerk and aircraft communicator positions. Earl Westwood Sinclair 70 president of Sinclair Refining Company died of a heart attack in New York while visiting a friend. brother of Harry F Sinclair president of Sinclair Oil Corporation.
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Amy Will
Vinland
Yasterday
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Vinland Presbyterian Church
Vinland Cemetery
Fred Will
N.s.n.as
Alameda
Calif
H. C. Rumsey
Tonganoxie
Civil Service
Virginia A. Morrow
U. S
Earl W. Sinclair
New York
Earl Westwood Sinclair
Sinclair Refining Company
Sinclair
Harry F. Sinclair
Sinclair Oil Corporation
John, P. Mackin
Ration Coupons and Values Amid Food Relief Plans
A fragmented wartime notice lists various coupon books and stamp values for sugar, blue tokens, and fuel oil. It specifies validity periods, quantities per coupon, and regions covered, with changes noted for September to December and indefinite continuities for certain books. The mixed text references stationary names and date ranges, reflecting a broad rationing framework.
Bombers Hit Kassel and Northern Italy Fronts
American heavy bombers 1,200 strong bombed Kassel behind the Siegfried line and Munich, with Italian raids hitting bridges in Milan Parma and Padua. Other planes targeted Larissa rail yards in Greece and rail centers near Arnheim. German reports claimed attacks on Cap Griz Nez and losses of eighties fighters with four American planes shot down.
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London
England
Italy
Kassel
Siegfried Line
Munich
Belfort Gap
Riem
France
Milan
Parma
Padua
Rimini
Larissa
Greece
Ageol
Arnhel
Holland
Gerhard Fieseler
Ruhr
Western Front
Bavaria
French Channel
Cap Griz Nez
The
Reich
James Ferguson Dies Dominant Texas Political Figure
James E. Ferguson a famed Texas farmer turned politician dies at 78 after a lengthy illness. Once impeached during his second term and known for his vest pocket vote he helped shape Texas politics for decades. Burial will be in the state cemetery.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Jim Ferguson
James E. Ferguson
Miriam A. Ferguson
Bell County
Ferguson
Ferguson “Vest
Dog Bite Report and Masonic Lodge Meeting Notice
Bitten by a small white dog in the 2800 block on Vermont street, Bitten by a dog incident reported to police. Lawrence Lodge No. 6 AF and AM will meet next Monday at 4 o'clock for Master Mason degree work with supper at 6 30. Visitors welcome. Clark Morton W M W H Quakenbush Secy dy
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Remsey Fortzon
Vermont Street
Lawrence Lodge
A. F
A.M
Clark
Morton
W.M
W. H. Quakenbush
Acacia No 9 A M Special Saturday September 23
No 9 and A M announce a special meeting on Saturday September 23 opening at 1 30 for Third Degree work. Dinner at 6 30. Visitors welcome. Schermerhorn W M J B Coy Secretary.
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Acacia
Tades
Newspapers Back Dewey in Editorial Endorsement Race
The Editor and Publisher survey shows 617 daily newspapers backing Gov. Thomas E. Dewey for president, with a combined circulation of 21,489,768, among 1,067 responding papers. Roosevelt draws 220 papers and 4,676,510 circulation, while 230 papers remain undecided or neutral totaling 7,546,152 circulation.
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New York
Newspaper Trade Journal
Thomas E. Dewey
Roosevelt
Dewey
Willkie
Pattern at Palau signals future Philippines action
At Pearl Harbor on Sept 22 Assistant Secretary of the Navy Artemus Gates described Palau as a pattern for future Philippines operations. He noted the Japanese lack of aggression during strikes near the Philippines, cited bombing of southern Luzon, and said the U S must stay aggressive while advancing aviation tech.
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U.S. Pacific Fleet
Pearl Harbor
Artemus Gates
Philippines
Palau Island
Luzon
Philippine
Manila
William F. Halsey
Navy
Panay
Cebu
Negros
Leyte
Naval
Lawrence MA Pep club initiation disrupts downtown outing
Lawrence Maassachusetts streets were lively when L M H S Pep club initiates paraded in varied outfits and stunts led by girls in jeans bloomers and painted faces. One stunt at Swede Wilson's pool hall drew a police response but ended as good fun. A waiter praised courteous service at Eldridge coffee shop reflecting customers’ appreciation of attentive staff amid a generally indifferent era. County commissioners met last Wednesday.
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Maassachusetts Street
L.M.H.S. Pep Club
Lawrence
Eldridge
Getto
Gir
Liberty Memorial hosts pep assembly for Manhattan High
An early morning pep assembly at Liberty Memorial High School honored Manhattan High football players and coaches for the upcoming season opener. Principal Ralph E. Pan a led the salute as Toe Lon Dad try introduced the squad. Pep Club led by Charlie Steeper, Rachel Cooper, Rosemary Gaines, and Carol Tean McMillin highlighted the program with cheerleaders, officers, and the mascot replacement.
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Manhattan High
Liberty Memorial High School
Ralph E. Pana
Charlie Steeper
Rachel Cooper
T Club
Rosemary G S
Marjorie Dowers
Pariers Howard
War front notes and local soldiers updates
Armed forces T/Sgt Richard T Conner from 747 Elm St is in Old Brooks hospital Ft Sam Houston Texas with a high fever from malaria contracted in New Guinea. Lt George W Noland U S N R is aboard a Liberty ship in the Pacific. Sgt John Albert Norwood of Lecompton is back in the U S under officer training at Camp Lejeune NC. Richard D Schrader of Davis Monthan Field is visiting his parents on furlough. S/Sgt Roger L Manwaring, born in Lawrence, now with Ninth Air Force Service Command, helped with a wing change in record time. Pfc Milford Harwood transferred to Camp Pendleton for amphibious tank training. Pershing’s condition described as slight but improving. Fire crews tackled a grass fire on University Ave. Arkansas City youths face school hour theater ticket restrictions.
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Richard T. Conner
A.B. Conner
Elm Street
Old Brooks Hospital
Ft. Sam Houston
San Antonio
Tex
New Guinea
John Albert Norwood
Robert Norwood
Lecompton
United States
Camp le Jeune
N. C
Norwood
Central
South Pacific
Helen
Pinck- Iney School
Roger L. Manwaring
Lawrence
University High School
Ninth Airforce Service Command
Mra
Corinthia Estelle Wieman
Rantocly Street
California
Sergeant Manwaring
T. R. Stuart
Vermont Street
Market News Gienca NY Sept 32 Stocks steady liquids in demand
Market news from New York reports stocks steady with liquor demand. Bond activity irregular and rails stumble. Cotton steady. mill buying. wheat up one cent in cash market. corn firm with short supply. cash buying by interests and strong demand noted. Cattle steady. futures mixed as traders digest government support and feed replenishment signals.
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Gienca
New York
Bonda
Gotton
C.C.C
Yip's
Chicago
Chick&go
AP Rain
Taliad
Ray Credit
Minelasippi
Chica
Grain and Livestock Quotes From Kansas City Market News
Kansas City market notes report September prices for cattle hogs and sheep, with receipts and futures at times. Cattle selling slow with steady to weak trends. hogs mixed to steady. lambs steady to strong, Colorado spring lambs quoted. estimated tomorrow receipts include cattle calves hogs none sheep none. Grain bids show wheat and corn moves with No 2 dark hard and No 2 red ranges and rye barley barley values listed. wheat futures high and low variations noted.
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Kansas City
Keanana City
Colorado
Ap-Wfa
A. Ivarica
Chicago
Market Report Mixed Prices and Stock News Across Regions
The report shows mixed demand and prices for western northern and southern stocks with supplies and shipments detailed. It lists U.S. origin grades like Idaho Kasset Burbanks U S No 1 3 61 Colorado base prnimpng and Red Mc Clures U S 1 3 36 Minnesota North Dakota Poise Triumphs and regional items from Kansas City Produce to New York stocks with various base prices and receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twteen
Idaho
Wisconsin
Chippewas U. B
Stock Market Dips and Noted Shifts At Wall Street
The day on Wall Street shows mixed activity with several notable names like US Rubber, US Steel, Cities Service and Eastman Kodak among prominent movers. Strongers include Chesapeake and Ohio, General Motors, and Northern Pacific while detours touch Willya-Overton and Graham Chrysler amid fluctuating prices and renewed liquor trade mentions.
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Pepai-Cola
Willya-Overton
Graham Chrysler
General Motors
Santa
Northern
Chesapeake
Eastman
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United Nations Relief
Ople Associated Press
Marti
Ate
Norman Turnbrough
St. Louis
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Seventh
Alabama
James Ferguson
Wass
Wife
F. Bratton
Trade ‘Journal
Palau
George Wetzel
Douglas County War Price and Rationing Board
George W. Noland
U.S. N.R
Pacific
Tucson
Ariz
San Diego
Noland
San Francisco
Richard D. Schrader
Davis-Monthan Field
E. E. Schrader
Mississippi
Milford (Shorty) Harwood
Navel Ammunition Depot
Hastings
Neb
Camp Pendleton
Pershing
Washington
John J. Pershing
University Ve
Arkansas City
Sept
Tee Keya
Stoc
Chrysler Corp
Gen Foods
Gen Motors +& Hertuley Pound
Montgom Ward
North Am Co
Param Pictures
Douglas County
John C. Emick
Shacy JA
Sens UR Angel
Baker & Bremer Ins. Agcy
West Ninth St
Telephone
Harry Barnett
Federal Public Housing
DeSoto
Kan
H. Quakenbush
Weatherby
Phillips Petge UN Corp Block Ltd
OK Callasoe 357 Ltd
OU NS
Texas Co
US Rubber
US Steel
Mfg
Wall Strietome
York
Bert Jz
Tae Ae Eige Ing
Atock Marom Wii
Hquors Agai
Michael’stern
Tiffany
Massachusetts
People
Eudora
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. Withers
Sunflower Ordnance Works
Highway 10
Kansas
County War Board
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