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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1940
Page
1
German high command reports rapid advances pushing toward Lillehammer Ringebu and Tynset as Allied retreats continue near Lillehammer. British and French losses mount elsewhere while Narvik and Trondheim fronts intensify. King Haakon rejects negotiation while Sweden’s stance grows tense amid trade talks.
German forces report capture of Roros near Trondheim as part of a northward offensive from Oslo. Bombers attack Glomma region to clear a land route toward the seaboard. a second German column reaches Ringebu north of Oslo. Allies retreat near Lillehammer amid air pressure while German strengths push to bridge the Trondheim gap.
Topeka acting police chief E W Kaul ordered a full inventory of confiscated liquor in the headquarters vault. An ouster suit against his predecessor Charles D McEnaught and allegations of liquor disappearances at the state convention were raised by Attorney General Jay Parker, but Kaul reported no discrepancies between raid records and vault stock. Governor's Kaul appointment followed suspension of McEnaught by the state supreme court.
President Roosevelt praises the wage hour law as excellent in principle and objective in a statement via Stephen Early. Norton says the letter signals opposition to amendments and specifically rejects Barden's farm processing exemptions. House debate opens on three amendment sets amid uncertainty about which workers and operations will be exempt.
Topeka Apr 25 More rain heads toward Kansas with a cooler outlook. Showers likely tonight in northern counties and east portion tomorrow as a mass of cool air meets warm moist air from the southwest. Minimums near 50 to 55 east, 40 to 45 west. Local highs around 65 to 70 tomorrow. Elkhart 72 yesterday, Tribune 36.
The United States Senate has confirmed Thomas J. Cummings for the position of postmaster at Ottawa. He will oversee mail services and district operations from the Ottawa post office.
Washington reports the allied purchasing mission announcing contracts totaling 200 million dollars for American airplanes and engines in the last two weeks. French representatives Purvis and Pleven said contracts cover Bell and Curtiss pursuit planes, Douglas bombers, and engines from Allison Wright and Pratt Whitney, with factory-building plans included.
Pi J. L. Kyser 62, a well known Kansas stockman and former banker, died unexpectedly today at his ranch near Cambridge after a brief illness. He was associated with the Grenola bank until retirement and move to the ranch. Survived by widow and two sons J L Jr of Borger Tex and Dean of Cambridge.
President Roosevelt proclaims a state of war between Germany and Norway and declares U S neutrality in the conflict. A new executive order bars belligerent submarines from U S ports and enforces neutrality rules including cash and carry for Norway. No mention of Denmark and no immediate word on other proclamations.
A joint conference committee abandoned attempts to resolve a month long dispute over the agriculture appropriations bill. They reported a hopeless disagreement over Senate additions totaling 347 million dollars, and will send the measure back to the House for separate votes on parity payments 212 million dollars disposal of surplus farm products 85 million dollars and loans to farm tenants 50 million dollars.
War bulletins from Berlin Paris and London report German air raids sinking a British minesweeper destroying a destroyer and hitting two transports along Norway coast. French defense ministers cite sinking of two torpedo boats and a 750 ton submarine by French destroyers with no losses. London lists 113 air ministry casualties and denies targeted undefended areas. A Steinkjer retreat described as a withdrawal of an advance detachment with some losses.
Dr. Joseph Dean, a German refugee, told a University of Law convocation that the Third Reich destroyed the rule of law. He traced how civil and criminal courts aligned with Nazi dictates, cited enabling acts, and described arrests, preventive custody, and concentration camp use, urging vigilance.
Former Oklahoma governor William H. Murray known as Alfalfa Bill announces his bid against Rep. Will Rogers for congressman at large. He criticizes Rogers earnings including free clerks, postage, mileage and salary while backing the 1932 Democratic platform and Roosevelt’s election.
Ezra Chase testified to the Dies Committee that the Communist Party aimed to trigger a general strike in basic industries to unite Los Angeles behind union efforts led by the CIO. He identified 1937 Los Angeles county convention minutes showing plans for a progressive caucus and Communist units in CIO groups. He spoke of concentrations in aircraft plants and key industries and said workers would supply the Soviet Union with requested information.
The Lawrence Witan will host the three day regional college survey conference Friday through Sunday with about 50 members from Kansas City Leavenworth and Emporia. Activities include registration at 5 PM, a bowling match, open house, officer elections, talks by KU deans and faculty, a luncheon, a baseball game, a dance, and Sunday services concluding the event.
The Salvation Army reports $230 raised toward a $488 goal for remodeling and decorating the west headquarters at 729 Vermont Street. Capt. Olin Brieman announced the first report, with advisory board members running the drive and Verner Smith as the first committee member to report.
Kansas remains mostly cloudy with showers in the north and cooler western areas. Tonight and Friday turn colder with additional showers in the east portion. temperatures reach a high of 84 and a low near 8 percent humidity.
A three judge federal court ordered Gov. Leon C. Phillips not to interfere with the Grand river hydroelectric project. The injunction bars martial law and troop use at the dam site and moves toward an appeal by Phillips. The ruling held the state court suit to halt the dam jeopardizes federal interests and cites a $350,000 bridge payment to be inundated.
A summer campaign to boost Kansas potato use will be led by the Kansas Industrial Development Association with growers handlers and retailers sharing finances. Emil Heck of Douglas County chairs a organizing panel to plan actions and funding, using a dime per acre proposed levy.
The average of 60 stocks rose to 50.8 today from 50.3 yesterday indicating a broad market uptick. Investors watched key indexes and shifted into growth shares as trading momentum improved.
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