Seventh Army In Passes of Vosges Clash in France
Allied forces push into two Vosges passes northeast of Epinal and Lure amid rain and mud while German counterattacks tank losses mount. British and American troops defend Nijmegen corridor and prepare for Calais offensive after 24 hour truce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander M. Patch
Vosges
Epinal
Lure
Remiremont
Nancy
Siegfried
First Army
Cologne
Prum
Coblenz
Holland
Waal
Nijmegen
Calais
Cape Gris Nez
Dover
Folkestone
Arnhem
Dutch Rhine Opposite Arnhem
Luftwaffe
Hertogenbosch
Maas
Courtney H. Hodges
Aachen
Luxembourg
Monpach
Wasserbillig
Trier
Haute-Contz
Remich
Belfarty
Vosges Pass
Chevestray
Belfort
Strasbourg
Mulhouse
Berlin
Russians Urge Hungarians to Desert and Surrender
Moscow reports a major Soviet propaganda push urging Hungary to capitulate as Red Army forces tighten a pincer against Hitler’s Balkan ally. Leaflets and broadcasts promise safety for deserters while fronts along the Ruthenian highlands and Transylvania shift battle lines toward Hungary and Yugoslavia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Russia
Hungary
Red Army
Hitler
Transylvania
Beskids
Sanok
Romania
Yugoslavia
Danube
Oradea
Nagyvarad
Bucharest
Ivan Petrov
Ruth
Soviet Base Operated by Russia in American Port
A copyright article says Soviet government forces run a harbor on American soil under lend lease. Rep. Warren Magnuson cites Navy secretary confirming a 15 month covert Russian base with a pier, warehouses, oil storage, and living quarters. Russian vessels coal and transship cargo under Soviet navy command in the harbor viewed from shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Post-Intelligencer
Mel Meadows
Warren G. Magnuson
Wash
Magnuson
Pacific Coast
House
Naval Affairs Committee
Altho
Navy
James V. Forrestal
West Germany Heavily Bombed In Allied Offensive
London reports 760 to 1,000 Fortresses and Liberators attacked Munster Hamm and Bielefeld in western Germany. RAF Mosquitoes bombed Karlsruhe in a highly concentrated strike. Nearly 2,500 sorties were flown yesterday by US Ninth Air Force Second Tactical Air Force and RAF in support of ground troops. Allied fighters repelled over 300 German fighters near Nijmegen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Munster
Hamm
Bielsfeld
Germany
R.A.F
Karlsruhe
Air Ministry
U. S. Ninth Air Force
Second Tactical Air Force
Air Defense Force
Britain
Nijmegen
Stock Market Index Edges Higher at 54.7
The stock market index averaging 60 stocks rose to 54.7, up from yesterday's 54.5 as investors monitored gains and losses across sectors. Traders watched for sustained momentum amid mixed earnings signals and macro data.
Football scores update from Notre Dame to Wisconsin
Half Notre Dame 19 Pittsburgh Third Ohio State 40 Missouri 6 Third Indiana 13 Michigan 0 First Nebraska 0 Minnesota 13 First K State 0 Wichita 0 First Wisconsin 0 Northwestern 0 First Illinois 6 Great Lakes 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame
Pittsburgh
Ohio State
Missouri
Indiana
Michigan
Nebraska
Minnesota
K. State
Wichita
Wisconsin
Northwestern
Ilinois
Great Lakes
Baseball Today Carrasquela and Richards
Classified notice offers items from unused furniture to discarded apparel for sale. It mentions the Lawrence Building and Loan Association with phone numbers 22 and 55 800 Mass St Advy and promotes a home payment plan to reduce debt and pay off loans sooner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lawrence Building and Loan Association
Yanks Hold 9 Palau Islands After New Landings
The Associated Press reports U S Marines pushed north from Peleliu to secure Ngesebus islet and nearby Kangaura, expanding American control to nine Palau islets. The action supports airstrip development for attacks on the Philippines as Japanese losses mount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Palau Islets
Philippines
Adm
Chester W. Nimitz
U. S
Peleliu
Ngesebus Islet
Kangaura
Palaus
Angaur
Southwest Pacific
14Th Air Force
Formosa Strait
Sunday To Be Chilly Across Kansas Weather Outlook
Topeka reports a chilly Sunday as Montana weather moves in, with 65 to 75 degree daytime highs and 35 to 50 degree lows, a light .02 inch rainfall at Columbus, and rivers generally within banks except Neosho. Weatherman S D Flora notes it’s early for a cold wave but expect cooler weekend conditions statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Montana
S. D. Flora
Kansas
Columus
Flora
Neosho
Winda
Eceornl A. m
Ip. m. Iam
Eeecane
Il P. m
M. Tessin
Woman Struck by Car In Lawrence Crossing Seventh Street
Mrs. Charles E Daniels of route 1 Lawrence was hit by a motor car near the Lawrence National Bank crossing Seventh street. John Hill of 1900 Indians street, driving from Massachussetts street, was involved. Mrs Daniels suffered bruises and was expected to be sent home after treatment at Memorial hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ef, Daniels
Route 1
Lawrence
Seventh Street
Lawrence National Bank
John Hill
Indians Street
Massachusetts Street
Memorial Hospital
Ed Dietrich
Eudora
War Production Predicted At 97 Percent For 1944
Washington reports the War Production Board projects 97 percent of the 67.3 billion dollars in weapons planned for 1944 will be produced. October output must surpass December 1943’s 5.6 billion dollar month. As of Sept 1, progress is uneven with only 42 percent of the superbomb program, 27 percent of A-26 Invader bombers, and 14 percent of combat-loader vessels completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germany
J. A. Krug
WPB
Colonel McNown Returns Home After War Service
Colonel William K. McNown, famed fighter pilot with campaigns in Africa Sicily Italy and France, is visiting his Lawrence parents with wife and daughter Peggy Jo. A decorated war hero with two downed Junkers transports in a single battle and command roles in Italy France, he earned Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Air Medal and four campaign stars. Also visiting are Col. William Cummings and Lt. Eddie Stout, all linked by early flying days at Lawrence airport and later service in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William K. McNown
Africa
Sicily
Italy
France
W. C. Mcown
Lawrence
U. S
McNown
McNowa
United States
McNownan Cummings
Stout
Strother Field
Winfield
Mediterranean
MacNown
Lalthe
Hhe
Dyche Museum
Nelson Resigns WPB Chair Amid Reconversion Plans
President Roosevelt accepts Donald M. Nelson resignation as War Production Board chairman and names Julius A. Krug as successor. Nelson remains in government in a high post of major importance, with reconversion and postwar policy tasks ahead. Nelson cites WPB’s successful invasion of Europe and outlines his mission in China with Maj. Gen. Patrick Hurley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Donald M. Nelson
War Production Board
Nelson
Julius A. Krug
Krug
W.P.B
White House
Stephen Early
Early
Patrick Hurley
China
Europe
Krog
Sears, Roebuck
Fierce Nazi Counterattacks Fail to Take Monte Battaglia
Rome reports German counterattacks pinch out the small bridgehead won by the British Eighth Army across the Fiumeino river eight miles northwest of Rimini while attempts to seize Monte Battaglia 11 miles below Imola by the Fifth Army failed. Allied forces gain modest ground in the central Italian front as weather limits air activity and warplanes fly about 60 sorties against German positions southwest of Milan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Eighth Army
Fiumeino River
Rimini
Monte Battaglia
Imola
Fifth Army
Toay
Apennines
Bologna- Rimini
Milan
Red Cross Blood Donor Drive Seeks 91 More Appointments
The Red Cross in Douglas County reports 413 reservations for the Blood Bank visit next Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. All Monday slots filled. 91 donors needed for Tuesday and Wednesday. The basement Community building office, phone 640, will stay open all day Monday to register donors. Mobile unit arrives Monday from Kansas City and sets up on the first floor. Appointments start at 10. Dr. R I Canuteson chairs the donor committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Blood Bank
Phone
Kansas City
R. I. Canuteson
Douglas County
Draft boards to aid veterans to jobs in Kansas
Topeka dispatch reports that 300 discharged veterans return monthly, pressing local draft boards to locate employment. Brig. Gen. M R McLean urges boards to coordinate reemployment with industry and agriculture, directing clerks to assist veterans readjustment and maximize home-community return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Topeka
Kansas
M. R. McLean
Selective Service
McLean
Pin Money Bonds Promoted For Victory By Women’s Groups
The Douglas county women division of the war finance committee launches the Pin Money Bond for Victory drive to encourage housewives to save by buying stamps and pledge to fill stamp books for any bond amount. Special stickers will mark these books, with distribution at Kress and Woolworth’s stamp booths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Finance Committee
Henry Werner
Douglas County
Douglas
Kress Store
W. H. Firner
Woolworth’s
K. C. Evans
Paul Harner
George Dunkley
Misa Ida Lyons
Red Cross Delegates Gather for Douglas County Clinic
The Douglas county American Red Cross hosts delegates from 15 counties for a one day conference at Plymouth Congregational church. Registration starts 9 am, with welcome by Rev. F. G. Barr, sessions from 10 am to 4 pm, luncheon at 1 pm, and eight regional representatives from St. Louis leading discussions on Junior Red Cross, home nursing, first aid, home service, chapter administration, volunteer services, production and nurse recruitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
American Red Cross
Plymouth Congregational Church
General Assembly
Colonial Tea Room
St. Louis
Annabelle Wall
Red Cross
Dover Folks Celebrate End of Long Cannonade
Dover England residents celebrate the end of years of German shelling. After four years since the first shell struck Dover, flags fly from windows and residents sing and dance in the battered city. Thanksgiving services are planned next Sunday with the Archbishop of Canterbury presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
England
Wisi
Dover Strait
Archbishop of Canterbury
Vote Its the American Way Sticker Campaign
Topeka Kansas September local Junior Chamber of Commerce unit launches a voter turnout sticker campaign bearing vote its the American way. Gov Andrew Schoeppel buys stickers and quips it is also the Republican way with a nod to possible Democratic views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Chamber of Commerce
Andrew Schoeppel
O.K
Plan to Continue the Polio Fight in Douglas County
The Douglas County chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis met at the Lawrence Building and Loan office to reaffirm leadership, elect officers, and plan future efforts including the January President's Birthday Ball. The group reported a treasury balance of 2187.47 and noted no local cases in 1944, with statewide 43 cases. the foundation commits to aid patients with devices and support as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Lawrence Building and Loan Association
Roger Williams
W. C. Simons
Tom Parker
George Docking
Caryl Dodds
Mra
W. Stone
H.T. Jones
Harold Beck
H. B. Ober
Lisle- Eby
PF. Engle
Harald Beck
Lisse Eby
Altho
National Foundation
National Foundation of Infantile Parlysis
Finns Break German Rear Guard South of Pudasjarvi
Stockholm reports the Finns shattered German rear guard resistance south of Pudasjarvi on the Ii river and pushed forward. They crossed the Olhava river west of Pudasjarvi, while Kuminki eight miles northeast of Oulu sees the first real clashes as German troops retire, leaving casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Pudasjarvi
II River
Finland
Helsinki
Olhava River
Aftonbladet
Kuminki
Bothnian
Oulu
President Roosevelt to address rural education conference
President Roosevelt will speak informally on October 4 to a three day conference on rural education at the White House. Charl Ormond Williams, executive chairman of the conference and NEA field director, announced the plans. Mrs Roosevelt will welcome attendees at the opening session and participate in panel discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Washington
White House
Charl Ormond Williams
National Education Association
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Rodion Y. Malinovsky
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Mures
Cluj
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Szeged
Budapest
Riga
Leonid A. Gayorov
Estonia
Hiuu
Saare
Osel
Riley Burcham
of Commerce
Community Chest
United War Fund
F. H. Elvig
J.H. Parsons
George K. Melvin
U.S.C
West Germany
Football Today
Baseball Today
Palau Islands
Manila
Tokyo Radio
Hadegun
Chungking
Kueilin
Kwangsi
Hingan
Kweilin
Kwangsi Province
U. S. Air Center
U.S
Tanchuk
Paoching
Tokyo
Pravda
Japan
Imitz
Ngesebus
Kongaura
Charles E. Daniela
Neisted Préss
Col. M’nown
Legion
American Legion
Earl Robbins
Sixth and
Chamberlain
San Francisco
Harry D. Chamberlain
Fort Ord
Monterey
Calif
Letterman Hospital
Production Record
Gaine
Junior Chamber of Commerce
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