Italian Warships Are Off Durazzo And Albanian Tensions Rise
Italian forces reached Durazzo with a cruiser and two destroyers as Albania mobilizes reservists and arms are sent to Valona. King Zog consults his cabinet after birth of an heir while diplomats weigh a possible Italian occupation amid talks with Italy and Germany.
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Tirana
Durazzo
Albania
Valona
Italy
Zog
Francesco Jacomoni
Jacomoni
Innsbruck
Germany
Alberto Pariani
Wilhelm Keitel
Pepe
Ukraine Prepared to Defend Itself Says Mekhlis
Vice Commissar Lev Mekhlis told Kiev the Ukraine is ready to defend itself without panicky measures or new allies. He stressed Soviet independence in foreign policy and said only the Soviet Union has a sure and consistent policy. The USSR would calmly but vigilantly meet all developing events and remain strong.
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Moscow
Ukraine
Patente
Lev Mekhlis
Tony
Kiev
Russia
Europe
Mekhlis
Soviet Union
Stalin
FSA to Lend About 150000 Daily in Four States
Cal Ward regional Farm Security Administration director said the agency will lend roughly 150000 a day in Nebraska Kansas and the two Dakotas between now and mid May. Loans are for standard plan borrowers as supplemental loans for new clients and cooperatives. Grants are not included.
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Lincoln
Neb
Cal Ward
Farm Security Administration
Nebraska
Kansas
Dakotas
37 Degrees Marks Chilly Day Trend
The thermometer reached 37 degrees by 3 pm after a low of 32 degrees this morning. A noon reading at the gas office showed 338 degrees.
Nazi Publication Warns Poles Against Following British Counsel
Berlin April 6 Deutscher Dienst a German official news agency commentary cautioned Poland not to deal with England which it said has been a dangerous adviser. It asserted that a Polish British alliance would aid England’s aggressive war policy and criticized Poland for mobilizing forces against Germany.
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Berlin
Deutscher Dienst
Poland
England
Eoaltiat
Sieten
Ine
Ggeciareu
Germany
Chamberlain
Tax inquiry on Mercury to drop
Attorney General Murphy said a Kansas City probe into an income tax matter tied to large insurance deals is advancing. He noted many parties are named but declined to identify them and said the case is of great magnitude. He said the local district attorney handles related vice investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Murphy
Kansas City
Maurice M. Milligan
Italy Is Reported to Be Sending Troops to Spain
Paris reports France and Britain asked Burgos government for clarification on rumors that Italy continues sending troops to Spain despite the civil war ending. They also sought permission for foreign ships to enter Alicante harbor to take 4,000 Spanish Republican refugees from the neutral eastern coastal zone.
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Paris
France
Britain
Burgos
Italy
Spain
Alicante
Madrid
Japanese Bombers Struck Central China Rail Centers
Japanese bombing raids expanded across central China targeting military sites along the Chekiang Kiangsi railway and river centers, with about 200 Chinese casualties reported. Changsha was bombed killing around 40, according to Chinese accounts.
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Shanghai
Changsha
China
Chekiang-Kiangsi
Kan River
Hunan
Prisoners to Be Freed in Spain Likely Soon
Spanish nationalist officers said 82 American prisoners of war held at San Pedro de Cardeñas may be released very soon after a formal request by the U.S. government. The prisoners, taken in the Aragon Jarama Belchite and Ebro battles with republican international brigades, were to depart after the arrival of H Freeman Matthews as U.S. chargé d affaires. Harold E Dahl, prisoner since May 25 1937, was expected to be included in the first group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgos
San Pedro de Cardenas
Aragon
Jarama
Belchite
Ebro
Republican International
H. Freeman Matthews
United States
Harold E. Dahl
Lecompton selects mayor by coin flip
Paul Maust became mayor elect of Lecompton after a coin flip at city hall. Maust and C. C. Mankle each received 54 votes in Monday’s election and the coin decision named Maust mayor elect. Present officials and newly elected members attended. L. W. Crady continues as acting mayor.
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Paul Maust
Lecompton
Maust
C. C. Mankle
L. W. Crady
Nazis belittle effect of Polish British pact
Berlin reports Nazi officials say Chamberlain failed to encircle Germany with Britain Poland alliance. Keitel and Pariano met at Innsbruck, with Berlin stressing their conferences sought to teach Chamberlain a lesson.
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Berlin
Chamberlain
Germany
Poland
London
Wilhelm Keitel
Hitler
Alberto Pariano
Italy
Innsbruck
Reed Whetstone Named Regional Witan Manager
Reed Whetstone, longtime chairman of the Lawrence lodge of the Witan, was chosen regional business manager for the Witan in Kansas City. He will start May 1 and oversee sales and distribution of the etiquette book Manners Make Men, moving the promotion headquarters to Lawrence. He was nominated by Garland Landrith. Stanley Miller remains local business manager. James W. Putnam of Emporia was elected chairman and H Brewster Powers of Kansas City secretary.
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Reed Whetstone
Lawrence
Witan
Witan Publications Board
Kansas City
Whetstone
Garland Landrith
Stanley Miller
Miller
James W. Putnam
Emporia
H. Brewster Powers
Two men sentenced in Omaha kidnaping case
In Omaha on April 6 two men, Francis A. Johnson and Russell E. Kinnard, were given three year federal reformatory terms for conspiracy to imitate the Lindbergh kidnapping. Kinnard received an additional year and a $2500 fine for violating a 1935 probation. Norris Angelo, Mrs. Onal Schonrock, and Elizabeth Kelly, all of Omaha, were placed on probation after pleading guilty, saying the group was intoxicated.
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Omaha
Neb
U. S
J. A. Donohoe
David J. Clark
Troy
Kan
Francis A. Johnson
Sten
T. C. Whitmore
Atlantic
Russell EB. Kinnard
Lindbergh
Kinnard
Norris Angelo
Onal Schonrock
Elizabeth Kelly
Senators Push to Raise WPA Relief to 150 Million
Washington April 6 Senator Pepper urged the Senate to lift the WPA relief appropriation from 100 million to 150 million, echoing President Roosevelt’s request though Congress previously approved 100 million. Pepper accused a Senate report of steering to avoid floor controversy, while Adams charged WPA rolled up new relief figures to compel higher funding.
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Washington
Pepper
D-Fla
Senate
Roosevelt
House
Senate Appropriations Committee
Adams
D-Coro
WPA
Congress
McKellar
D-Tenn
Appropriations Committee
Col
F. C. Harrington
Highways Opened After Postseason Blizzard Across States
Snowdrifted highways reopened after a postseason blizzard that halted travel in three states. Strong winds piled drifts up to several feet between Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs, and Greeley. The storm stretched from western Wyoming to North Platte and spread across eastern Colorado, with temperatures freezing. A Denver train struck a stalled car near Colorado Springs as a family abandoned it. Crop prospects in southeastern Colorado improve due to added moisture, aiding the former dust bowl region.
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Denver
Boulder
Colorado Springs
Greeley
Colo
Cheyenne
Wyo
Wyoming
North Platte
Neb
Colorado
Stock Market Index Dips from 44.9 to 43.4
The index of 60 stocks fell to 43.4 yesterday from 44.9, signaling a broad market retreat. Investors watched key sectors for direction and any signs of recovery.
J. S. and Britain Agree to Joint Pacific Air Stations
The United States and Great Britain sign a fifty year pact to jointly occupy and administer Canton and Enderbury Islands in the Pacific as transoceanic air stations. An American company may build an airport on Canton Island with shared facilities for British and American aircraft in exchange for agreed fees. The islands lie midway between Hawaii and Australia and are key to a California to Australia air route.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
Canton
Enderbury
Pacific
Hull
Ronald Lindsay
Canton Island
California
Australia
Hawaii
Indian Troop Drills at Haskell for New York World Fair
Members of a special Indian troop drill daily at Haskell ahead of a summer World’s Fair tour. Departure orders may arrive soon. Capt James Lansing commands the unit with Murry Cable as mess sergeant and cook. Fair lease arrangements and stables are set, horses purchased, and a distinctive uniform is planned. The guard’s cost to the fair is about 50000 dollars, with half of each man’s pay sent to Haskell Institute until discharge.
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Haskell
James Lansing
Murry Cable
Lone Star
Seneca
The
New York Sun
Indian Guard of Honor
Haskell Institute
Liberty Memorial High to Hold Graduation at Hoch Auditorium
Hoch auditorium at the University of Kansas will host graduation exercises for Liberty Memorial high school seniors this spring for the first time. Principal Neal M. Wherry said the move increases seating to accommodate all families. past commencements allowed four tickets per family. The event is scheduled for May 26 with a speaker yet to be chosen. the commencement sermon will be May 21 in the high school auditorium delivered by Rev. Joseph King.
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Liberty Memorial High School
Hoch
University of Kansas
Neal M. Wherry
High School
Joseph King
Crops Escape Early Cold Snap Says Growers
Orchardmen and growers report minimal damage from last night’s frost. R H Rogers notes young vegetables in North Lawrence were unharmed while alfalfa oats and potatoes show no injury as temperatures dipped to 32 degrees. 25 degrees would harm early vegetables.
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R. H. Rogers
North Lawrence
Rogers
Purdue Lafayette Debating Team Fails To Debate Charleston
A Purdue University team from Lafayette Indiana 700 miles away traveled to Charleston South Carolina to debate the College of Charleston. Both sides prepared to oppose the query but no debate occurred.
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Charleston
S. C
Purdue University
Lafayette
Ind
College of Charleston
City dogs tax due with rabies certificate required
Notice states the 1939 dog tax is payable at the city clerk office. An immunization certificate against rabies is required before a tag is issued per Ordinance No. 1780. Stray dogs will be picked up by the police. J. Wm. Stone City Clerk-Adv.
Army Day planes fly in formation over municipal airport
Three U S Army observation planes conducted a high speed demonstration over Manhattan and Lawrence in observance of Army Day. Strong northwest winds limited crowds but spectators watched in caution as planes passed in echelon V and line formations at close distance.
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U. S. Army
K. U
Plans for Armory to Map $75,000 City Building
City armory committee met to outline steps for locating and adjusting preliminary plans to fit a $75,000 budget for a new armory and community building on the old Quincy school grounds. Attorney Melvin and architect Spencer joined chair F A Russell along with committee members Berger, Brown, Hunsinger, and Selig.
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F. A. Russell
Russell
Board of Education
Old
Quincy School
George Melvin
Louis H. Spencer
Ray Finney
A. W. Berger
Willard Brown
Wilfred Hunsinger
John Selig
Grand River Dam Authority Reorganization Passed
The Oklahoma Senate accepted house amendments to a bill reorganizing the Grand River dam authority. The measure passed final, 38 to 1, and was sent to the governor for approval.
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Oklahoma City
Senate
House
Grand River Dam
Diamond studded badge given to Governor Ratner by Legion
Kansas commander Pi-Ray Pierson presented Gov. Payne Ratner with a diamond studded badge at his Topeka office. The ceremony marked the 22nd anniversary of U S entry into World War I and Ratner recalled wartime patriotism. Ratner, Navy veteran and past Parsons post commander, praised Legion objectives beyond party lines.
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Topeka
Ray Pierson
Kansas
American Legion
Payne Ratner
Pierson
United States
Ratner
Legion
Union Service and Good Friday Observances Practiced
The Lawrence area holds a union service at First Presbyterian Ninth and Vermont 2 30 PM led by Rev. Theodore H. Astman in charge with Rev. Clark W. Comstock preaching a 1 hour sermon. A three hour Trinity Episcopal meditation 12 to 8 PM features Dr. Joseph Bernardine. North Lawrence Baptist choir presents a Good Friday program at 8 PM with Luevonia Jackson narrating.
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Lawrence Ministerial Alliance
First Presbyterian Church
Ninth and
Vermont Streets
Clark W. Comstock
North Lawrence
Trinity Episcopal Church
Joseph Bernardine
Kansas Guard Companies H and M to Under Federal Inspection
Companies H and M of the 137th Infantry Kansas National Guard will stand federal inspection at 7 30 tonight in the House building temporary armory. Maj Norman P Williams will inspect for the federal government and Col Charles H Browne for Kansas. Capt Wayne Al Phin commands Company M and Capt Galen Gorrill commands Company H. The public is invited though limited spectator space.
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Charles H. Brown
Horton
137Th Infantry
Kansas National Guard
Lawrence K.N.G
National Guard
University of Kansas R.O.T.C
Alfred Lawrence
Marshall Field
Fort Riley
Manhattan
Toneka
Lawrence
Wichita
R.O.T.C
Wichita University
K. U
Norman P. Williams
Little Rock
Ark
Charles H. Browne
State of Kansas
Topeka
Kansas City
Wayne Allphin
Galen Gorrill
al Tho
University students undergo operations during Easter vacation
Four students at Watkins Memorial hospital have undergone minor operations and will remain in bed for most of the Easter break. The patients are Wilmont Henderson a sophomore engineer from Lawrence George Parmalee a freshman engineer from Bound Brook New Jersey John Crouch a freshman law student from Everett and David Dukelow a graduate student from Hutchinson.
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Watkins Memorial Hospital
Wilmont Henderson
Lawrence
George Parmalee
Bound Brook
N. J
John Crouch
Everest
David ‘Dukelow
Hutchinson
No County Funds for Lake View Water Project
The county board indicates it will not sponsor water projects from county funds for Lake View. Engineering guidance favors a Baldwin creek diversion dam and open ditch to the lake as cheaper and more reliable, but the report declines county funding for either plan.
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Lake View
Board of County Commissioners
Baldwin Creek
Lake View Club
County Engineering Department
Lake View Road
George Knapp
Bureau of Water Resources
State Board of Agriculture
Life Was Simpler in Grandma Day
Peggy of the Flint Hills Topeka columnist covered the Intercollegiate Association of Women Students banquet, announcing 1941 convention at Texas Tech and electing Nancy Farley executive secretary. Mrs. Greene contrasted grandma’s era with modern expectations for women and noted rising living standards and education expenses. Her closing joke linked a woman's social standard to foods she cannot tolerate.
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Peggy
Flint Hills
Topeka
Intercollegiate Association of Women Students
Texas Tech
Lubbock
Nancy Farley
Wayne University
Detroit
Zula Bennington Greene
Mrs. Greene
Missouri River Flood Drenches Lowlands Across Nebraska Iowa
The Missouri River swelled over thousands of acres of lowlands in southeastern Nebraska and southwestern Iowa. Nebraska City reported 17.1 feet, up .4 from yesterday, while Rule showed 9.4 feet, about 1.5 feet below last year’s record as upstream levels declined. Across the river, Iowa land near Rule was under water with about 1,000 acres flooded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Nebraska
Iowa
Nebraska City
Rule Neb
Rule
C. C. Gale
Mayo Surgeons Remove Calcium Deposits From Woman Heart
Rochester Mayo Clinic surgeons performed a four hour operation to remove calcium deposits a half inch thick from the heart of Mrs Matt Lyon of Rochester. The patient was reported in fair condition today after the procedure.
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Rochester
Minn
Matt Lyon
Mayo Clinic
Smallest Ottawa vote records as incumbents win
In Ottawa the smallest vote in the city’s history occurred in the Tuesday election with two hundred ninety citizens voting. Incumbent O. L. Hawkins was reappointed as city commissioner of finance.
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Ottawa
O. L. Hawkins
Weather Outlook and Cold Snap Across Kansas
Kansas forecasts show generally fair conditions tonight and Friday with unsettled southern areas and colder temperatures. Temperatures range from freezing tonight to rising Friday afternoon, with yesterday's high around 45 and a today low near 32 as spring cleanups spur more classified ads.
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Kansas
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