Ledo Road China Lifeline Revealed by Post Probe
Seattle dispatch notes United Press International disclosure of the Ledo road as a lifeline to China. The route links Ledo rail head in India with Yunnan via Burma, aiding beleaguered Chinese armies amid Japanese pressure. Built by Army engineers under Brig. Gen. Pick, it faced jungles and bridges, and served Stilwell’s forces even before completion.
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Seattle
UPI
China
Lédo Road
Poat-Intelligencer
U. S. Army
Washington
Yunnan
Roada
Ledo
India
Yunan
Trunghka
Burma
Hotewampland
Stilwell
Army Air Forces
Lewis A. Pick
Girl Reserves Meet at Liberty Memorial High School
The Girl Reserves launch the new school year with 150 members under Miss Pearl Carpenters, Miss Mildred Newman, and Miss Alice Bernhard. First meeting Sept 14 introduced the cabinet led by Marion Wiley. A Sept 15 picnic at Clinton Park featured games, relays, songs, and ice cream. Next meeting Sept 28, in charge of the music committee. Cabinet: Marion Wiley president, Mildred Ambler vice president, Martha DeMerritt secretary, Eather Jost treasurer, Mildred Ambler membership, Janette Pollom publicity, Rachel Cooper program, Carol Buhler music, Mary Jewett service, Della Hayden world fellowship, Peggy Moyer social. Advisory: Miss Orelun, Miss Ruttan, Miss Ilson, Miss Weingartner, Miss Smith.
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Liberty Memorial High School
Pearl Carpenters
Mildred Newman
Alice Bernhard
Marion Wiley
Clinton Park
Mildred Ambler
Martha DeMerritt
Eather Jost
Janette Pollom
Rachel Cooper
Carol Buhler
Mary Jewett
Ottawa woman Sideswiped in Hit and Run on Highway 10
Mrs G L Hough of Ottawa reported to the Douglas county sheriff that her car was sideswiped by a hit and run driver about two miles west of Endora on Highway 10 while en route to Sunflower Ordnance Works seeking employment. A passing motorist helped detach the rear fender from the tire so she could continue. The responsible vehicle fled the scene. Also noted is a Masonic notice for Second Degree work on Tuesday Sept 26 at 8 o'clock by L T Bellinger, noble grand.
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G. L. Hough
Ottawa
Douglas County
Sherfs
Endora
Sunflower Ordnance Works
Stamps and fuel ration details updated by AP notice
As of Monday September 25, ration book four stamps AB to Z8 and AS to GS remain valid indefinitely. Other blue and sugar stamps have specific validity through October 1 1945 and February 28 1945. Gasoline and fuel oil coupon validity varies by region with several three and four gallon allowances and expiration dates through December 23 and the current heating season.
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Associated Press
Allies Push On Threaten Ruhr Across Front
Allied forces advance east of Duren and near Cologne as German resistance collapses at a Siegfried line strongpoint in the Rotgen area. In Metz, Patton’s troops tighten around the Moselle while Americans push from Leyr toward Nancy and progress in Faulx and Champenoux forests toward Baccarat despite heavy rains.
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Duren
Cologne
Rotgen
Aachen
Metz
Patton
Moselle
Leyr
Nancy
Faulx
Champenoux
Baccarat
Lawrence City Meets Tonight and Wednesday
The Lawrence city council will convene tonight at 8 o clock in City Hall. The Douglas County commissioners will meet on Wednesday at the courthouse.
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Douglas County Commissioners
Court House
Military Delays and Leaves Highlight WWII Service
Arthur Nelson departs Lawrence tonight for Plattsburg NC to be commissioned as an ensign in the Navy after two weeks visiting family and friends. Capt Richard A Barber leaves for Fort Ord CA after leave with his parents and planned stop in San Bernardino to visit his brother, Sgt C E Barber. Robert Randle Cox arrives for a five day leave from San Diego after boat training and will see his mother and relatives before visiting his brother at Liberal Army Air Base.
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Arthur Nelson
Lawrence
Plattsburg
N.C
Navy
University of Kansas
Massachusetts Institution of Technology
Richard A. Barber
Fort Ord
Calif
J. W. Barber
Ohio Street
Barber
San Bernandino, Jr
Sgt
C. E. Barber
Army
Robert Randle Cox
Mse Cox
Elm Street
Cox
Saniego
Floyd H. Cox, Jr
Liberal Army Air Base
Deaths and Funerals in Shawnee and Lawrence Areas
Mrs. Rachel Ella Petty aged 76 of North Seventh street died at home. Funeral at Centenary Methodist Church at 10:80 tomorrow. Rev. Brockman and Rev. Knox officiating. Burial Maple Grove cemetery. Survived by husband George. daughters Mabel Palmateer and Alice Cressler. son Charles Hughes. granddaughter and great grandchild. sister Jennie Brown. Petty daughter of Jacob and Catherine Parel. married March 28, 1893. Pallbearers listed. Mark J. Pierson aged 83 died at daughter’s home in Shawnee. Funeral at Rumsey Funeral Home tomorrow at 1:30. burial Oak Hill cemetery. Odd Fellows to conduct graveside rites. Ada Z. Cady funeral set for 3:30 tomorrow at Rumsey Funeral Home. burial Oak Hill cemetery. Odd Fellows to meet at Hall 1 p m tomorrow for Pierson funeral.
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Rachel Ella Petty
North Seventh Street
Centenary Methodist Church
H. C. Brockman
C. J. Knox
Maple Grove Cemetery
George Petty
Mabel Palmateer
Lawrence
Alice Cressler
Kansas City
Ruth Petty
Charles Hughes
Neosho
Jennie Brown
Mark J. Pierson
Mark
J. Pierson
Shawnee
Rumsey
Lou Griffith
Oak Hill Comer
Odd Fellows Lodge
Fred Richardson
Douglas County Bar Association hosts servicemen dance event
Hosts from the bar association and community groups organized a 8 to 12 o'clock dance and game room party at the Community building for servicemen. Flower club members decorated the lobby with秋 autumn blooms while volunteers managed lobby, game room, and registration. A homemade chicken pie buffet accompanied by puzzle making and games was offered, and a farewell dance is planned for the electrician mates training at KU.
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Hugh Means
George Melvin
Ethel | High
Charles
Harold Fisher
R. P. Stringham
F. T. Stockton
Hazel Lee Simmons
Iva Palmer
West Side Study Club
Maude C. Jackson
Albert Williams
Robert. McFarland
Betty Mole
E. L. Haynes
W. C. Boardnan
A. H. Dyer
June Weatherwax
Joie Stapleton
Navy
Kansas City
E. L. Durbin
West Side
Durbin
Vergil Strickler
E. J. Longstreth
Norman Jean Barlow
May Key
Darlene
Barlow Vera Durbin
Shirley Preston
Donna Jean Carpenter
Bill and Arden Burgess
Laura Roper
Della Hulce
Norma Adams
June Snow
Katherine Key
Jessie Barlow
Ralph Casteel
Paul B. Lawson
Oliver Hobbs
LMHS
K. U
League
Kansans Among 14 Navy POWs Held by Japan
Washington reports three Kansas men are among 14 U S naval personnel listed as prisoners of war in Japan. The sailors are Harry Theron Kelley of Kansas City a seaman first class Laurence Gilbert Louis of Florence a gunners mate third class and Claude Eugene Parker a seaman first class son of Mrs Opal Murphy of 1017 Rhode Island Lewiston.
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Washington
Naval Service
Navy
Japan
Harry Theron Kelley
USN
Kansas City
Laurence Gilbert Louis
Florence
Claude Eugene Parker
Opal Murphy
Rhode Island
Lewrence
Local Social Notes and Political News Briefs
Personal visits feature Mrs Charles Smith and two sons from Cleveland staying with her parents Dean and Mrs Paul Lawson. Over in Carrollton Mo Mr and Mrs Herbert Stanford return from a week with their son Dave. Pennington family heads to Leavenworth to see Ronald recently inducted into the army and bound for Fort Leavenworth. L A Fitz of Chicago visits Stony Point relatives and Mr Fitz brother of Mrs Holcom. Geraldine Hartley, student at Emporia Teachers College, weekends with parents J W Hart. Winfield Scott departs for Phoenix to visit daughter family Major and Mrs C C Nesselrode and baby. Edward C Neustifter and wife attend K U Texas Christian game in Kansas City. Gov Dewey accuses Roosevelt of mudslinging and promises to seek truth in tonight’s speech. Churchill and Mrs Churchill arrive in England from Quebec with Roosevelt. A thrifty habit reading the classified page daily.
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Charles Smith
Cleveland
Dean
Paul
Lawson
Herbert Stanford
Dave Stanford
Carrollton
Paul W. Pennington
Bob
Jim
Leavenworth
Ronald
Ft. Leaveworth
Phoenix
Ariz
C. C. Nesselrode
Edward C. Neustifter
Kansas City
Community notices and gatherings at local clubs
September board meeting of Professi the Business and Women's club set for evening with 7 30 start at Cole. Socials include farewell for Mr and Mrs Mohler moving to Lawrence. Several women hosted showers and party guests listed. Co Operettes will staff war stamp sale booth. Veterans auxiliary and Mothers Discussion Club publish meetings and sewing plans. KU Dames host bridge and rummy. Birthday dinner honors Mrs Gosner with many attendees from Frankfort and Lawrence gathered for cake and gifts.
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Professi the Business and Women’s Club
Cole
Ben Hohler
Dick Dillon
Jacqueline
Yvonne Kay
John Edward
Clarence Hoover
Melva Dene
Ott Morler
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Ts. O. M. Daniel
W. T. Alien
Bessis Buck
E. D. Kinney
Bessie Westergren
Mothers” Discussion Club
Charles Patton
Rhode Island Street
Red Cross
Nat Milgram
War Dads
Mount Oread
Rogers Twenty-Fifth Wedding Anniversary Observed at Home
Mr and Mrs Harl R Rogers celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with about 90 guests at their home on September 23 assisted by Ferne Carter Gillam Bernice Stanley Caroline Kerford Barbara Cheiks Dorig Suggs and Cleo Smith. Their son Pfe William J Rogers serves in the South Pacific with the armed forces. Lehman Plans Moscow Trip In Montreal Herbert H Lehman director of UNRRA plans a trip to Moscow and other European cities with details not yet finalized.
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Harl R. Rogers
Ferne Carter Gillam
Kansas
Tity, Mo
Lehman
Moscow
Montreal
Herbert H. Lehman
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
Wheat futures surge as WFA parity plan sparks short covering
Chicago grain traders react to the War Food Administration parity plan for 1944 crop wheat loans with May 1, 1945 delivery. Wheat and rye see no actual trading while prices move to limit and back amid heavy selling and cover. Corn deliveries firm then slip. care market hits a bulge before easing as traders digest policy. Delivery at Minneapolis listed.
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Chicago
War Food Administration
Minneapo
Market notes from Kansas City livestock and grain trade
The report covers cattle, hogs, and sheep trading with price ranges for various grades at Kansas City plus cash grain and futures. It notes light trade at both points, strong demand for good grain fed steers, and steady to weak bids on other classes. wheat and corn futures, and potato and egg markets are also listed with regional quotations.
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Kansas
City
Kansas City
BOO Iba
Utah
Colorado
Milo
Chicago
Idaho Russell
U. S
U.S
Colorado McClures
Idaho
Return of 2,500 soldiers urged for Lawrence Kansas
Dear Buddy: weekly report urges 2,500 Lawrence servicemen to return home after war. Town needs them to revive jobs, businesses, and urban life. Notes on local football, school enrollments, Sunflower event, and community plans. Mentions K U football, Lawrence High, Navy electrician mates, and Army Navy awards. Community pleads for reinforcements to rebuild.
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Lawrence
Kansas
K. U
Navy
Wall Street rises as commodities lift stock market
The day on Sept 25 saw commodities push higher with Washington price moves lifting stocks. Rails and carrier equipment led activity with aircraft and motors joining the rally. Industrials broadly rose as transfers neared 904,600 shares. Top performers included American Locomotive, Lima Locomotive, Grumman Aircraft, and Consolidated Vaerite, with many others such as Beech Aircraft, Lockheed, Santa Fe, Southern Railway, Southern Pacific, Bethlehem, General Motors, Chrysler, Sears Roebuck, Schenley, Johns Manville, J C Penney, American Smelting and American Telephone. Bonds held steady.
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Wall Street
New York
Washington
American Locomotive
Lima Locomotive
Grumman Aircraft
Consolidated Vaitee
Beech Aircraft
Lockheed
Santa Fe
Southern Railway
Souther Pacific
Bethlehem
General Motors
Chrysler
Sears, Roebuck
Schenley
Johns Manville
J. C. Penney
American Smelting
American Telephone
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Netherlands
eTibuce
oVegh
Atch
J Army
Arnhem
Elst
Ledoroad
Eeder Fientes
United States
Parcelist
Ruhr
Ada Z. Cady
Rumsey Funeral Home
Alfred J. Bell
Oak Hill Cemetery
T. Bellinger
Noble Grand
BAR Association
Dewey
Oklahoma City
Thomas E. Dewey
Roosevelt
Churchill
England
London
Quebec
John E. Pickens
Betty Zink
Mary Smith
Boston
Mass
Miss Smith
Mise Letty 5
Mith
Mary Fredericks
Katherine Patucek
Jean Overstreet
Wilma Poot
Misa
Phyllis Cooper Mise
Phyllis Olmatead
Betty Moore
Doroth
C. D
Howard Elder
Topeka
Donna Eley
Lucy Brown
Leonard House, Jr
Kan
V. W. Ray
Thelma Allen
K. U. Dames
Memorial Union Building
Leonard T. Detler
Floyd A. Santner
Charles H. Paulette
Keith B. Runyan
E. E. Gosner
Frankfort
R. L. Thomas
R. M. Stevens
W. G. McIntire
Glenn Smith
Ma Kan
Williwickman
Billy
J. F. Gaston
Jacklyn
Bernard Hammonds
Bernard
Ruth
Joanne
Terry
Dianne
Barry
Falkenstlen
Sandra
Anna Marie Stevens
Janet Stevens
Gary
Donna
H. R. Rogers
New York Streets
Beth Steelee
Bu Pont de Kasstman Kodere BT
Gen Foods
Gen Motors
Tercules
Johns-Manvl
Kennecott Cc
Montgom
Buddy
Pop
Uncle Sam
K. A
Jayhawkers
Texas Christian
Denver U
Lawrence High
Manhattan
Aggieville
Chalmer Woodard
Sunflower
Robert P. Patterson
Europe
Germany
Bowersock and Varsity
St. Louis
Carl Brooks
Massachusetts Street
Falks
Sndsieremesermenecemrees
Das
North Am
Penney
Phillips Pet
Radio Corp
LO Sears
Cal Nne
Ind
Texas Co
Air Steel SL BO U $ Rubber
OU Tel A
Wilson & Co
Iney Cities Service
W. H. Quakenbush
E. S. Weatherby
Funk’s Mortuary
N. H
Reliable Stock Company
Mase
Harry Barnett
Federal
DeSoto
Lady Alpagora
Massachusetts
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