U S reporter describes Namsos destruction and Allied defense
J Norman Lodge, correspondent for Associated Press, details German air raids on Namsos Norway. He notes British and French anti aircraft batteries in action, heavy cratered ruins, and scarce communications as Allied forces tighten defenses along a threatened Norwegian coast.
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J. Norman Uodge
Associated Press
Narvik
Namsos
Norway
Lodge
United States
Norwik
Sweden
Formoross
Germany
Namsos Harbor
France
Rene Langres
Luneville
Maurice Lafoalle
Chamoix
1000 Cattle for Feast at Louisiana Inauguration
A barbecue planned for Governor-elect Sam H. Jones's inauguration on May 14 at LSU stadium aims to feed about 125000 people. The menu lists 5000 gallons of lemonade 3000 pounds of barbecue sauce 130000 buns and 1000 beef cattle with most meat prepared by caterers and transported in railroad cars.
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Baton Rouge
Sam H. Jones
Louisiana
Louisiana State University
Railroads to Offer Rentable Autos for Travelers
Eastern and western railroads join in a plan to let travelers rent automobiles at destinations or stopovers. The Association of American Railroads says the service will be launched in scores of duties with carriers cooperating with an auto rental association. Travelers desiring to rent autos may contact the railroad at their destination or during layovers.
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Washington
Eastern and Western Railroads
Association of American Railroads
Democratic State Convention Plans Advance in Salina
An advisory resolutions committee will draft planks for the Kansas Democratic convention to be presented to the permanent resolutions committee in Salina on June 10. Key figures include E R Sloan, Sen Joseph S McDonald, W G Fink, Randolph Carpenter, Harry C Castor, Jerry Driscoll, W H Shattuck, and Rep John H Houston. Broad support for reelecting Lynn R Brodrick and Georgia Neese Clark to national posts.
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Topeka
Salina
E. R. Sloan
Joseph S. McDonald
Kansas City
W. G. Fink
Fredonia
Randolph Carpenter
Marion
Harry C. Castor
Wichita
Jerry Driscoll
Russell
W. H. Shattuck
Ashland
John H. Houston
Cormgress
Kansas
George West
Wyandotte
Lynn R. Brodrick
Georgia Neese Clark
Brodrick
W. R. Burke
Little River
Wichitans
Ianid D. Harris
State Corporation Commission
Kaw Valley Garden Association Elects New President
Mrs T S DeVault of Wyandotte Garden Club Kansas City Kan was elected president of Kaw Valley Garden Association for the coming year at the annual meeting held yesterday in Trinity Lutheran church. Mrs Emil Liston of Baldwin retired from the presidency.
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T. S. DeVault
Wyandotte Garden Club
Kansas City
Kan
Kaw Valley Garden Association
Trinity Lutheran Church
Emil Liston
Baldwin
Kansas
Renna Hunter
Topeka
Bartlett Arboretum
Belle Plaine
Wichita
Frank E. Jones
Lawrence Club
Carl Graeber
H. E. Anderson
Mrs Roosevelt Recovers From Indigestion Attack
Mrs Sara Delano Roosevelt 85, mother of the President, rested at her New York home today and appeared to have fully recovered from a severe indigestion attack. The episode occurred late yesterday after a pre opening visit to the New York World's Fair with Mrs Gordon Crawford.
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New York
Sara Delano Roosevelt
Gordon Crawford
Stores Open for Spinach on Ascension Day in Berlin
Berlin officials announce that on Ascension Day groceries may open to sell only spinach. Carloads from abroad arrive. grocers must report to the central municipal market at 6 a m and sell their spinach allotment to retailers, with stores closed for any other business.
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Berlin
Train Tickets Offer Reservation and Rental Options
Travelers may reserve seats when buying train tickets or arrange to rent them on arrival at their destinations. Uniform rates have been established.
Hopewell and Independence Community Notices
Hopewell and Independence brief notes describe visits by the Hammond and Bailey families to Willow Springs, a Hopewell school entertainment and plate supper to raise funds for the baseball team, and various gatherings. Independence school closes midweek with a basket supper and program, plus many familiar local names visiting relatives and attending events across nearby towns.
Social Notes From Local Families Include Dinners and Visits
Last Sunday afternoon featured Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Tucker hosting a gathering. Maurice Vaughn of Lawrence visited Saturday evening to spend Sunday at home with Mr. and Mrs. Will Vaughn. The Will Vaughns were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Reser at Willow Springs. Phil Hartley stayed from Saturday to Sunday afternoon with Keith and Clair Adriance. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Dyer traveled to Williamsburg and dined with cousins Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence McEvoy. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Lederer with daughters Fannie and Marjorie of Midland and Mr. and Mrs. John Lederer.
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Waldo Settles
Kansas City
Lewis Tucker
Baldwin
George Marquardt
Hopewell School
Ainslie Settles
Fred Settles
Derby
Kan
Lawrence
James Johnson
Str
John Craig
Arlie Lederer
Howard Purvis
Fred Purvis
T. M. McCain
Chillicothe
R. D. McCain
Nell
Edith McCain
Independence
Earl Black
Adam Hilkey
Will Banta
Overbrook
Maurice Vaughn
Will Vaughn
A. M. Reser
Willow Springs
Phil Hartley
Keith
Clair Adriance
Leo Dyer
Williamsburg
Awrence McEvoy
Clyde Lederer
Fannie and
Marjorie
Midland
John Lederer
Dinner guests in Lawrence visit Earl Lederer family
Lawrence residents hosted Mr and Mrs Earl Lederer and family along with Mr and Mrs Russell Greer and their families for Sunday dinner. Mrs Carla Williams and family also joined as guests at the Lawrence gathering.
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Lawrence
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