Rain of Bombs On German Ports
London reports crippling British air attacks on Hamburg Bre men and Cologne while naval and coastal raids target Cherbourg and Norwegian waters. German bombers strike Scotland. one aircraft shot down. British harbors remain largely intact though some ports face wartime closures and civilians await more action.
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London
English Channel
Hamburg
Bremen
Cologne
Scotland
Evye
Althe
Admiralty
Air Ministry
Cherbourg
France
Folkestone
Plymouth
Southampton
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Liverpool
Britain
Moldavian Union Republic Formed by Soviet Vote
Moscow August 2 The Supreme Soviet unanimously adopted a resolution creating the Moldavian union republic and incorporating most of Bessarabia from Romania. It becomes the 13th USSR member, combining parts of the former Moldavian autonomous region with newly acquired territories. Stalin and other leaders attended the session.
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Moscow
Supreme Council
Bessarabia
Romania
U.S.S.R
Ukraine
Moldavia
Bucovina
Ukrainian Republic
Joseph Stalin
Sawhill to Conduct National Music Camp Band in Concert
Clarence E. Sawhill former Liberty Memorial high school instrumental music director will conduct the National Music Camp Band in Interlochen Michigan tomorrow afternoon. The program airs on the Blue Network from 1 30 to 2 30 p m The Interlochen band performs Fauchet Symphony in B flat Sawhill has led the National Music Camp Band Choir at Interlochen this summer and taught at the local high school from 1933 to 1937.
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Clarence E. Sawhill
Liberty Memorial High School
Interlochen
Mich
National ‘Broadcasting Company
Fauchet
Sawhill
Ocean Liners Bring Canadians to British Port in Wartime Move
A British northern port welcomed a force of Canadian active service troops arriving by ocean liners under navy escort. Maj. Gen. Victor Odlum stated Britain must go on the offensive into Germany to fulfill duty. An American-sounding brigade member noted many U S volunteers stayed home to care for families.
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British
England
Britain
Active Services
Atlantic
Victor Odlum
Germany
United States
Roosevelt Supports Selective Service in Defense Plan
President Roosevelt reiterated support for a selective service bill as Senate Military Committee rejects limits on draft numbers. Debate focuses on registration for ages 21 to 30 and phased conscription starting October. White House press conference clarifies stance while defense production accelerates.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate Military Committee
Lee
D-Okla
Senate Committee
House Military Committee
Senate
Grmy
National Guard
Guffey
D-Pa
Johnson
Dcoro
White House
Severe storms and heat relief forecast for western to eastern Kansas
Thunderstorms cooled parts of Kansas last night as monsoon air brought rain across the western two thirds of the state. Flooding notables included 1.94 inches at Hays and 1.24 inches at Ellis with many spots seeing light showers. Forecasters expect more relief by Sunday with unsettled weather and possible showers, while eastern counties may still face 100 degree highs.
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Topeka
Aug
Kansas
Salina
Hays
Garden City
Mercury
Lawrence Karlin
Sublette
Lincoln
Minneapolis
Fsworth
Cawker City
Ellis
Hanover
Dakotas
Flora
Oklahoma
Texas
Northwest
Pacific Northwest
Astern
General De Gaulle Condemned to Death by French Military Court
General Charles De Gaulle, who formed a London based provisional French committee to resist Germany, was condemned to death in absentia by a military court in Clermont Ferrand. The charges include treason, attacks on state security, and desertion to a foreign country during war. De Gaulle is in London.
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Clermont-Ferrand
France
Charles de Gaulle
London
Germany
Frere
de Gaulle
Paul Reynaud
Gamelin
Hough heads post election at Dorsey Liberty American Legion
Dorsey Liberty American Legion names C. T. Hough as commander and W. H. Pasewark as vice commander with Ivan D. Rowe as finance officer. Arch Oliver reelected historian, Rev. Harold G. Barr chaplain, William H. Martin sergeant at arms, Simon Hurwitz and Raymond C. Laessig to the executive committee. Hough, Kansas Electric Power engineer and World War II coast artillery veteran, now serves as captain in the engineers reserve. Laessig is retiring commander. Following the vote, Legionnaires visited Capt. Wayne Allphin’s home for lawn refreshments.
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C. T. Hough
Dorsey-Liberty American Legion
W. H. Pasewark
Ivan D. Rowe
Arch Oliver
Harold G. Barr
William H. Martin
Simon Hurwitz
Raymond C. Laessig
Cc. T. Hough
Moore Leads Milwaukee Open After 18 Holes
Frank Moore a 30 year old Detroit pro shot 65 at North Hills to grab the early 18 hole lead in the $5 000 Milwaukee open. He went out in 38 finishing 32 with five birdies and an eagle including a 70 yard chip on the 10th. Moore brother of Terry Moore Cardinals outfielder, edged Johnny Bulla and Ed Oliver.
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Milwaukee
Frank Moore
Detroit
North Hills
Moore
Johnny Bulla
Ed Oliver
Terry Moore
St. Louis Cardinals
Governor Urges Action Over Apple Flood Threat
Gov. Payne Ratner asks Kansas U S senators and seven representatives to probe measures to curb a possible surge of Canadian apple imports. He says war shifts export markets and that Canada offsets U S tariffs with favorable exchange, potentially increasing apple flooding this year.
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Topeka
Kansas
U. S
Payne Ratner
Canada
United States
Canadian Exchange
Twelve Escape From Marion County Jail In Illinois
Twelve men escaped from the Marion county jail in Salem Illinois early today by tunneling out. Most were jailed on car theft charges and the break was found when breakfast was brought to the jail bull pen. Authorities in Illinois and neighboring states were alerted.
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Freedom
Salem
Ill
Marion County
Bull Pen
Illinois
Leaders to Meet Kansas Farm Leaders at Des Moines
Governor Payne Ratner invited 14 Kansas farm leaders to a Des Moines conference called by Wendell Willkie to discuss farm problems and conditions in the region. Invitations list officials from the Farm Bureau, Dairy Association, Grange, and state colleges along with leaders from Hutchinson Topeka Emporia and Sabetha.
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Topeka
Payne Ratner
Kansas
Des Moines
Wendell L. Willkie
Willkie
George A. Wilson
Iowa
Ratner
Great Bend
Lyons
Will J. Miller
QO. Colfe
State Farm Bureau
Ottawa
Francis Arnold
Kansas Livestock Association
Emporia
William Ljungdahl
The
State Revenue and Taxation Commission
Menlo
C. C. Cogswell
State Grange
John Fengel
State Farmers Union
Lincolnville
Frank W. Kotsch
Highlander Brings German Heinkel Down In Sea Fight
The coastal steamer Highlander returned to port with a German Heinkel bomber wreckage aboard after a early morning skirmish off the northeast coast. Two sailors were wounded. the pilot reportedly fell into the sea as gunners repelled the attack. A second Heinkel was set aflame and driven off.
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Edinburgh
Part of Japanese Scrap Metal Purchases Cut Off
Government experts said 75 to 80 percent of Japan's scrap metal purchases in the United States were untouched by the new export licensing system. They warned the entire import could be embargoed if defense needs demanded it. The gap stems from regulations covering only No 1 heavy melting steel and iron scrap.
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Washington
Japan
United States
New York
Robert W. Wolcott
the Lakes Steel
Roosevelt
Hemisphere
Tokyo
China
California
New Patrolman Assigned to Local District
Curtis J. Wilks replaces Richard son in this district and joins Patrolman John Haley. Wilks, 7 months old son, and wife will reside at 1220 Summit Street. Richardson moves to state safety duties with headquarters in Lawrence. Wilks has been on duty at Pratt.
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Curtis J. Wilks
L. L. Richardson
Richardson
Lawrence
Wilks
Pratt
John Haley
Summit Street
See M. F. Hudson classified ad Ady
Classified notice references M. F. Hudson and a person or matter named Ady. Details are limited in the fragment.
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M. F. Hudson
Union Services in South Park Sunday Night
The Centenary Methodist church will lead a union service in South Park Sunday at 7 45 p m Reverend Arthur Wand of United Brethren will preside Carl Knox will lead song service The sermon titled The Mission of the Church will be delivered by William Knox An artet quartet including Horace Turv Richard Piro Gladys Wakfield and Leona Fetty will provide music Scripture from Acts 1 1 18.
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Centenary Methodist Church
South Nark
Arthur Wand
United Brethren Church
Carl Knox
William Knox
Horace Turv
Richard Piro
Gladys Wakfield
Leona Fetty
Average of 60 stocks shows rise to 42.9
The average of 60 stocks trades at 42.9, up from yesterdays 42.8 as market activity continues.
Record for Water Use Set Here in Lawrence July High
An all time water use record was set in July in Lawrence, as 59,018,000 gallons were pumped, averaging 1,903,806 gallons daily. The peak 24 hour demand reached 2,518,000 gallons, with daily peaks between 5 and 9 pm at a rate of 3,884,000 gallons. City water superintendent Frank E. Willey notes prior records and cites 1,547 of 4,162 consumers saved on July bills due to the summer rate.
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Lawrence
Water Department
Frank .E. Willey
Willey
Heat From Art Too Topeka Art Council Faces Pressure
The Kansas executive council resists removing Italian marble from the statehouse rotunda while John Steuart Curry seeks to begin eight murals there. Hutchinson editor John P Harris urged reconsideration and New York Times critic Howard Devree collected data for a Curry book. The marble debate fuels public lobbying amid Topeka heat.
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Topeka
Executive Council
Kansas
Statehouse
Soa
John Steuart Curry
Curry
Capitol
Rotunda
John P. Harris
Hutchinson
Howard Devree
New York Times
Metropolitan
When you leave town remember a phone 22
A reminder to secure a phone line and ensure the Journal-World is mailed to your summer address before departure.
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Journal-World
The
Prize to Mattern for Snow On the Corn at San Francisco Expo
Prof Karl Mattern of the University of Kansas won a 200 prize for his painting Snow On the Corn, exhibited at the Golden Gate International Exposition in San Francisco. The work, one of 53 selected by Thomas J Watson of IBM, was judged by a panel led by Grace Morley.
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Karl Mattern
University of Kansas
San Francisco
Calif
Thomas J. Watson
International Business Machines Company
Recollector
Grace McCann Morley
San Francisco Museum of Art
Mattern
Kansas City
Lawrence
Watson
Kansas
Glenn Golton
Wichita
New York
Topeka Art Center
Tax Body Approves Defense Contractor Amortization Plan
The House tax subcommittee voted to permit national defense contractors to deduct 20 percent annually for five years on new plants expansions and equipment. The plan would be bundled with an excess profits tax and Vinson Trammel act suspension, awaiting full Ways and Means approval.
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Washington
House
National Defense
Treasury
Defense Commission
War Or
Navy Department
Royal Air Force raid hits Italian ammunition dump near Bardia
The Royal Air Force says it conducted a highly successful raid on an Italian ammunition dump near Bardia Libya. Aircraft crews reported flames and smoke seen from about 40 miles away as the bombardment occurred. The notice mentions a subscription offer for the Journal-World.
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Cairo
Egypt
Royal Air Force
Bardia
Libya
State and Local Races for Tuesday Primary Listed
Voter slate includes presidential electors T W Bell Leavenworth Ierra Branine Newton Co W Tones Olathe Charles B E Mann Osborne Phyllis Obee Hutchinson and others. Also listed are congressional state supreme court governor lieutenant governor secretary of state and county officers across Kansas with numerous Lawrence entries and Democratic and Republican nominees.
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T. W. Bell
Leavenworth
Ierra Branine
Newton, Co
W. Tones
Olathe
Charles BE. Mann
Osborne
Phyllis Obee
Hutchinson
F. C. Stewart
Eskridge
Ray C. Stuber
Winfield
B. P. Weekes
Marysville
Joe Wolf
Macksville
S. Guyer
Kansas City
Chloe Matteson
Supreme Court
William A. Smith
Valley Falls
Wi Harvey
Ashland
Payne Ratner
Parsons, Co
D. Lank
Wichita
J. A. Welch
Haddam
Carl x
Friend
Lawrence
Frank. Ryan
Chas. Ward
Lyons
George Robb
Salina
Walter E. Wilson
Topeka
Jay S. Parker
Hill City
John R. Hughes
Oakley
Lewis A. Martin
Independence
George L. McClenny
Pearl Wyrill
Charles F. Hobbs
Baldwin City
William H. Burke
Little River
S. L. Matthews
William G. Fink
Fredonia
Ll. S. Woodward
Lawrence I. Fitzgerald
John Meek, Jr
Burlington
Jibo Hewitt
Medicine Lodge
el Eubanks
Public
J. A. Blair
McPherson
Frank DeJaegher
Oren G. Philbrook
Richart A. Barber
James F. Brass
Dean John J. Jakosky Named Engineering Dean at University
John Jay Jakosky a KU and Pittsburgh alum named dean of the University of Kansas School of Engineering replacing Ivan Crawford who moved to the University of Michigan. Jakosky, a prolific author and inventor with more than 100 patents, will start in September and has held roles at Electroblacks Inc and the U S Bureau of Mines.
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John Jay Jakesky
International Geophysics, Inc
Los Angeles
School of Engineering
University of Kansas
John Jay Jakosky
University
Deane W. Malott
Jakosky
Star Board of Regents
Pittsburgh University
University of Arizona
Pittsburgh
United States
Electroblacks, Inc
United States Bureau of Mines
Signa Xi
Tau Beta Pi
Theta Tau
Delta Upsilon
John Jay, Jr
KU Names Three Instructors and an Assistant for 1939
The University of Kansas announced the appointment of three new instructors and one assistant for the coming year. Brewer J. Merriam of Framingham Centre Massachusetts and Kullervo Louhi of Virginia Minnesota join the business school faculty, with Miss Katherine Dunkel named assistant instructor in physical education. Louhi replaces Prof John G Blocker who goes on leave to teach at the University of California next year.
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University of Kansas
Deane W. Malott
Brewer J. Merriam
Framingham Centre
Mass
Kullervo Louhi
Virginia
Minn
School of Business
Katherine Dunkel
Louhi
John G. Blocker
University of California
Judson College
Mariona
Jane Byrn
Dunkel
K. U
Coffeyville
Weather Outlook for Kansas Northwest and North Central
Fair and warmer in the extreme northwest tonight. Saturday brings increasing clouds with scattered thundershowers and cooler conditions in the northwest and north central areas. Sunday remains unsettled and cooler with showers extending east and south.
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Kansas
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