Shortage of War Supplies Is Felt
German and Allied reports clash over losses near Moscow and Tallinn as Axis seeks oil and raw materials. Berlin talks emphasize a new European order while Eden warns Britain and allies cannot meet wartime needs. Leningrad remains perilous as Finnish and German offensives tighten grip on Viipuri and Gulf of Finland.
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Moscow
Tallinn
Estonia
Axis
Anthony Eden
Britain
United States
Coventry
Russia
Eden
Rome
Mussolini
Germany
Hitler
Fuehrer
Europe
Portugal
Turkey
Berlin
Rosevelt
Churchill
RAF Jets Hit Nazi Convoy Off French Coast
London reports that I R A F fighter squadrons attacked a German convoy off the French coast at dawn. They set two escort ships on fire and damaged docks at Frankfurt Le Havre and Mannheim while five planes failed to return. The Germans acknowledged British raids across southwestern Germany with casualties.
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London
I—R.a.f
Air Ministry
Frankfurt
Mannheim
R.A.F
le Havre
Germany
Stock Market Index Report Notes Limited Detail
A brief market note mentions a 60 stock index at 53.7 with yesterday and Monday references. It also notes a reasonable charge for ambulance services and lists Lawrence Undertakers in a terse line. The fragmentary content lacks clear events or entities beyond these items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Undertakers
Evacuees From Japan Report Mounting Anxiety
At Shanghai 59 Americans arriving on the Tatuta Maru report rising anxiety in Japan. They describe red tape to leave, hostility aboard, and pressure on embassies. Up to 500 Americans remain, with many unable to sail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Japan
United States ‘Army
Navy
United States
Line
Finance Ministry
Kobe
Smith wins first district seat in Wisconsin race
Jamesville August 30 193? Racine attorney James H Smith Republican national chairman of the American Legion child welfare committee defeated Thomas R Amlie Democrat in the 1st district race to fill the late Stephen Bolles seat. Smith backed strong defense and opposed Roosevelt policies while Amlie supported Roosevelt.
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Jamesville
Wis
R—wrence H. Smith
American Legion Child Welfare Committee
House of Representatives
First District
Roosevelt
Smith
Racine
the Legion
Thomas R. Amlie
Elkhorn
Colonel Cannady Rescued by Recon Unit in Ark
The 35th division reconnaissance company foiled 107th Ohio mechanized cavalry raids in ark maneuvers near Bodcaw. They captured Col. Paul A. Cannady, 127th field artillery commander, then freed him as scout cars pursued and detained the attackers. Earlier the unit stopped an assault involving 33rd division command posts.
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35Th Division
Ark
107Th Ohio Mechanized Cavalry
Bodcaw
107Th
Paul A. Cannady
127Th Field Artillery
Rural Electrification Allotments Announced in 14 States
The rural electrification administration announced loan allotments totaling 1,135,000 for rural power projects in 14 states. Listed recipients include Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Association in Sterling Kansas with a 60,000 loan. Advertising note for Plymouth cars appears in the same item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Arkansas Valley
Electric Cooperative Assqpce, Inc
Sterling
Kan
Roosevelt warns world dangers not over yet at Hyde Park
President Roosevelt told about 500 friends at Hyde Park that global convulsions may intensify beyond August 1939 and September 1939, while noting gratitude for a peaceful gathering. He said further discussion would come Monday in a 15 minute radio address on Labor Day.
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Hyde Park
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Home Club
Moses Smith
Roosevelts
Harry L. Hopkins
Hudson Valley
Pete
Production Management
Lawrence Prepares for Two Day Labor Day Holiday
Residents planned a two day break with stores closed Monday and city services limited. The Labor Day observance includes a South Park celebration with rides from Hales carnival and an evening dance at the park ball ground, music by Van Allm's orchestra, and advance ticket sales underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
South Park
The
Old Fellows
Hales’ Carnival
T He Park
van Allm
Collision on Seventh Street and Kentucky Injures Driver
An accident occurred at Seventh Street and Kentucky last night at 7 30 as Fortner attempting to pass Spitzer’s car started to pass while Spitzer began a left turn. Spitzer’s 1988 Ford truck was damaged on the left side and he suffered a cut above the left eye and a cut on the forehead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Fortner
Michigan
Carl Spitzer
Tincoln
Seventh Street
Kentucky
Spitzer
Push Tax Measure to an Early Vote
Washington moves to fast track the finance committee’s $3.672 billion revenue bill aimed at broad tax hikes. The measure raises income taxes, taxes on purchases from autos to saxophones, and narrows exemptions while expanding the tax base, with a senate vote targeted for next week.
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Washington
Senate
Finance ‘Committee
Finance
Treasury
House
Johnson
D-Coro
George
D-Ga
Finance Committee
Altho
Barkley
Senate Finance Committee
Senate Finance Group
Lawrence lowers property tax rate for coming year
Lawrence property owners will pay 43 cents less per $1000 valuation next year as state levy rises to 2.22 mills. City and county levies counterbalance with small decreases, school district 60 remains at 17 mills. Comparisons show 1940 and 1941 levies with totals around 37.5 mills. Trainloads of livestock and used farm equipment have been sold through Journal-World classified advertising.
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Lawrence
City of
Mills
City of Lawrence
Douglas County
State of Kansas
Mporats Oo
Esecceedesnseeneens Ieee
Journal-World
Clamp on Unrestricted Installment Purchases Effective Sunday Night
The federal reserve board will enforce new restrictions on installment credit starting Sunday midnight. Stores banks and finance firms may not offer easier terms than the 24 item list or cash loans under 1000. Automobiles airplanes boats motorcycles face one third down and up to 18 months. other items allow up to 18 months with smaller down payments such as 10 percent for furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
State Levy Up To 1.55 Mills On Property Tax
The Kansas Revenue and Taxation Commission set the general property tax levy at 1.55 mills for the coming year, up from 1.05, to fund rising legislative appropriations and state needs. The soldiers bonus bonds levy remains at .67 mill, lower by .04 from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Revenue and Taxation Commission
John McCuish
Kansas
McCuish
Youth group declines war support in 1938 call
The National Council of Methodist Youth urged President Roosevelt to stay out of war, repeating an earlier open letter from January 29 1938 and calling the church to extricate itself from the war system as a 4 day conference of youth groups from 17 states opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin
Kan
National Council of Methodist
Roosevelt
National Council
United States
Europe
Asia
Methodist
New Methodist Youth Fellowship
Japanese Bombers Hit Chungking in Major Raid
More than 100 Japanese bombers in five waves attacked Chungking for over five hours. The university district was hit in the first wave of 27 planes. Smoke plumes extended miles as heavy explosives were dumped across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chungking
University
Simpler Plan Eases KU Freshman Registration
New University of Kansas freshmen will receive a single matriculation card listing all orientation events. The card assigns times for physicals, registration, dean meetings, and enrollment, with punched boxes to track attendance. Orientation begins September 10 with multiple convocations and the process aims to shorten lines for new and returning students alike.
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University of Kansas
Hoch Auditorium
Hoch
North College Hill
Altho Ithis
James K. Hitt
Examinations Complete For Kansas Defense Material Inspectors
Final exams for the three month defense material inspection course at the University of Kansas were taken by 25 students. Certificates will be awarded, with 32 originally enrolled and five dropping to take defense plant roles or transfer. Those completing the course gain eligibility for junior inspector positions and may advance to senior inspector roles in regional defense plants.
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University of Kansas
Kansas City
N.Y.A
Eskridge
Wichita
Bureau of Education
Coleman Ill in Kansas City Area Pneumonia Crisis
Coleman Ill, 71, president of the Coleman Lamp and Steel Company, was reported critically ill with pneumonia. He contracted illness in Corpus Christi, Texas, and was flown home for treatment two days ago.
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Ax ‘Coleman
Mass Evacuation Planned for British in Japan
A British embassy announcement says a ship will come to Japan to remove all British subjects who wish to leave. About 1,000 Britons live throughout the empire and are urged to contact the nearest consular officer to avail themselves of the opportunity.
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Japan
Tokyo
Great Britain
United States
Empire
Lone Star Court starts as CCC camp buildings moved
The last buildings from the Lone Star CCC campsite have been removed to form a central court. L H Griffith says work begins on beautifying the area and creating stone picnic ovens near 12 existing tables. One building goes west of the lake, two to the southwest corner, one to the east arm for Lib Memorial FFA, and another for Boy Scouts use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Star
CCC
L. H. Griffith
Board of County Commissioners
Future
Farmers America Organization
Lib Memorial High School
WPA Turns to Foods For Life in America Series
The Works Projects Administration plans a new book titled America Eats in the Life in America series. Lyle Saxon will edit with Florence Kerr supervising. chapters cover community meals from political barbecues to clam bakes and family reunions. A Spanish edition and a national defense series are also planned.
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Washington
Works Projects Administration
Boston
America
W.P.A
Lyle Saxon
New Orleans
Epicure
Florence Kerr
United States
Sunday Warm Weather Prospects Across Kansas
Weather outlook for Kansas shows a warm Sunday with improving Labor Day conditions. A northwest cooldown arrives late tomorrow with possible west showers as cooler air moves in. Eastern counties had light showers yesterday while western Canada reports freezing temps and snow. Neosho river overflows remain near the Oklahoma line.
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Kansas
Northwest
S. D. Flora
Canada
Wyoming
Lecompton
Emporia
Garnett
Eureka
Chanute
Neosho
Oklahoma
Flora
Oswego
Kansan George Wells Named Caldwell High Coach
George Wells of Cedar Vale Kansas was appointed physical education instructor and athletic coach at Caldwell High School announced by Superintendent L A Williams. Wells a graduate of Kansas State Teachers College earned a master's degree from Iowa State University.
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Kansan
Caldwell
Idaho
George Wells
Cedar Vale
Kan
Caldwell High School
L. A. ‘Williams
Wells
Kansas State Teachers’ College
Iowa State University
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Leningrad
Kivennapa
Viipuri
Red Army
Finland
Paldiski
Gulf of Finland
Gulf
Kronstadt
Channel
Roosevelt Foe
Wisconsin
Cannady
Plymouth
Buddy” Gallagher Motors
F.D.R
Journal- World
Methodist Youth Council
Chrysler Corporation
K.U
Lawrence Building and Loan Association
Mass
Adv
Charles Fahy
National Labor Relations Board
Justice Department
Francis Biddle
WPA
Coler
S and
D.m
SMT Wetrs
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