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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1940

Page

5

Aerial Battle Over English Coast Reported by Observers

An Allied report describes a large Luftwaffe attack on the English coast with up to 2,500 planes in waves. Sightings include a formation over a port, two barrage balloons shot, a balloon downed near cottages, and a dogfight near the cliffs as German machines withdrew toward France.

Ay H. Taylor Henry England Srhall R.af Associated Press France Messer Schmitt

US may lease air bases in British West Indies

London August 16 UP American proposals to lease airbases on British West Indian islands were under discussion and would be received with interest and sympathy. A spokesman stressed the proposals could not be linked with British ships or armed forces. Mary Kern named Wyandotte county school superintendent nominee in Kansas City Kansas despite unclear candidacy. She may appear on the November ballot and could decline later if elected.

London British West Indian Islands Spoesman Kansas City Kan Aus Mary Kern Egies Wyandotte

Market Basket prize awards peach cobbler recipe

Topeka reports broomcorn acreage up from 15,000 last year to an estimated 26,000 acres. Production forecast rises from 1,500 to about 3,200 tons as state and federal departments release figures.

Mes Ve H Glenn Lecompton Topeka

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