French alert over Italian troop moves near border
Paris reports from the Spanish frontier say Italian troops concentrate in insurgent Spain near France. German and Italian aims tense, with Franco closing the border. Paris students clash with police while Daladier seeks support amid talks on a French German war renunciation pact.
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France
Spain
Germany
Italy
Tunisia
Corsica
Tunis
Pyrenees
Francisco Franco
Logrono
Catalonia
Venice
Ethiopia
Negus
Boulevard Saint Michel
Boulevards
Saint Michel and
Saint Germain
Rance
Fremier Daladier
Elysee Palace
Lebrun
Daladier
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Pertinax
New York
Cherbourg
Cuba
Fort de France
le Havre
Altho
Poth
Tight lid on military secrets as defense program speeds up
Washington reports the army and navy tightening safeguards for forts ships and planes amid a push in Congress for more defense funds. Aliens in war plants face tougher permits and possible discharges while salaries increasingly require American citizenship or clear citizenship filings. The move targets unauthorized maps and photos with penalties up to a 1000 dollar fine and one year in prison.
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Washington
CPI
Army
Navy
Roosevelt
Congress
Statement of Jackson Club Revenues Filed With Report of Democratic State Committee
Topeka reports total campaign expenditures of 1938 for the Democratic state central committee at 85 661 27 with 44 500 from the Kansas Jackson club The central receipts 70 572 32 left a deficit of 15 088 95 The Jackson club reported 115 169 26 in receipts over its existence and 82 750 contributed to the central committee including 38 250 used to liquidate a 16 000 deficit from 1936 The club dissolved November 30 and assets about 600 were turned over to the state committee Membership peaked at 3 018 with many party leaders and state officials involved.
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Topeka
Democratic State Central Committee
Kansas Jackson Club
Shawnee
Central Committee
C. M. Fitzwillian
Jackson Club
Harry M. Washington
Washington
State Central Committee
Democratic Party
Typhoon Near Manila Leaves Thousands Homeless
A fierce typhoon swept southeast of Manila affecting provinces from Mindoro to Leyte. Sixty reported dead with 18 on Samar and Camarines Sur. winds over 75 mph. Legaspi suffered historic strikes as two dredge boats worth $100,000 sank. relief teams mobilized.
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Manila
Mindoro
China Sea
Sorsogon
Albay
Camarines Sur
Masbate
Germany Launches Graf Zeppelin Aircraft Carrier
Kiel Germany December 8 1938 Germany launches its first aircraft carrier a 19250 ton vessel with space for 40 planes in a ceremony attended by Reichsmarschall Hermann Goering and other officials. It is christened Graf Zeppelin by Countess Hella von Brandenstein Zeppelin. Goering says the ship proves arms strength to enforce peace in a turbulent world.
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Kiel
Germany
Divorce Moratorium Declared By Kansas Judge
Independence Kansas District Judge J W Holdren announced a moratorium on divorce cases from December 19 to January 3. He said couples considering divorce during the holiday period tend to reconcile, making this sacred time easier to kiss and make up.
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Kan
J. W. Holdren
Armory rebuild unlikely this winter in Lawrence
L L Riling owner of the former armory building at 800 New Hampshire street said no rebuild will start this winter and reconstruction may wait until spring. He noted a temporary roof over the first floor to protect the M F Hudson Motor company. The Military Affairs committee of the Chamber of Commerce discussed a new armory and sought federal funds, with a special inquiry committee formed to pursue financing.
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L. L. Riling
Armory
Riling
New Hampshire Street
M. F. Hudson Motor Company
National Guard
Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence
J. W. Lansing
Harry Frazee
Fritz Afeyn
Earnest Boyce
Farmers May Dispose of Excess Wheat Acreage
The county Agriculture Conservation Association urges farmers with excess seed wheat under the 1939 allotment to dispose of it before December 15 to stay within the program. Destruction methods depend on germination. non germinated wheat must be plowed or listed, while germinated crops require destruction to prevent harvest. Eligible farmers receive parity payments and bonuses totaling about 28 cents per bushel for compliant acreage.
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The
County Agriculture Conservation Association
Clouds Over Kansas Forecast Cool Drier Air
Topeka forecast notes threatening clouds over Kansas likely no major moisture. Light showers in the north yielded .01 inch in Topeka Goodland and Kansas City. Frost risk low, with temps near 38 overnight and highs near 55 to 60 tomorrow.
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Topeka
Kansas
Flora
Goodland
Kansas City
Morrow
Proposal to Ban European Propaganda Dominates Pan American Talks
Lima reports a tentative Argentina backed move to curb foreign political propaganda in the Americas as the Pan American conference opens. Secretary Hull holds exploratory talks with Latin American delegations while Brazil signals support for US led continental defense ties.
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Peru
United States
Americas
Argentina
Informart
Hull
Roosevelt
Europe
United Hemisphere
Brazil
Altha
Austria
Mario Antelo
Radio Tonight
Kiwanis Plans Christmas Party at First Methodist Church
The Kiwanis club schedules its annual Christmas party for Monday evening December 19 at the First Methodist church. The event includes dinner for children and gift distribution. Ray Wright spoke on Life Insurance noting 117 billion in force in the US and predicting higher annuity rates in January.
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First Methodist Church
Wiedemann’s
Ray Wright
United States
Kansas
Wright
Lawrence Kiwanians
Highland
Guy Keeler
Harold Ingham
Kiwanis International
Paul B. Lawson
Kiwanis
Lawrence
Bert Nash
Verner Smith
H. L. Chambers
Henry Brinkman
E. S. Weatherby
Seal Sales Hit 330 Total in Douglas County Bond Drive
Douglas County T B association reports selling 70 more in bonds bringing the total to 330. People who received Christmas seals by mail are urged to return seals or the funds soon. Seals may be paid at the gas office for a short extension. Contributors announced include Mrs Paul Dinsmoor MS J Hunter Mrs Flora Mackie Lawrence Women's Club Mrs J B Watkins and Ford Service at Hamilton 15 W 9th Ady.
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T.B. Association
Paul Dinsmoor
J. Hunter
Flora. Mackie
Lawrence Women's Club
J. B. Watkins
Ford Service
Hamilton
Ady
Kansas hires Gwinn Henry as football coach and AD
The athletic board named Gwinn Henry head football coach and athletic director at the University of Kansas last night, succeeding Ad Lindsay in the football post. Henry takes on both roles, strengthening the university’s sports leadership.
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Gwinn Henry
University of Kansas
Henry
Ad Lindsay
4-H Vocational Achievement Banquet Scheduled
Douglas County youths in 4-H and vocational agriculture classes are invited to the eleventh annual 4-H Vocational Achievement banquet at the Eldridge hotel hosted by the Douglas County Bankers Association. George Dunkley will humor toast, with group singing led by Mrs. Ike Schellenberg and Frances Perkins. The Jayhawk Trumpeteers from Kansas will perform, followed by motion picture shorts including Olympics Mickey Mouse Cartoons and I Pledge My Heart. Deal Six will speak and award club members for the year. Invitations were mailed to 312 people.
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Douglas County Bankers Association
Eldridge Hotel
George Dunkley
Bankers Association
Ike Schellenberg
Frances Perkins
Jayhawk
University of Kansas
Christmas Program At P T A Meeting At Junior High
The December P T A program at the Junior High features both Glee clubs under Rudolf Voth and the Girls ensemble. A one act drama "Christ is Born" by ZH and TF classes portrays life in a Yugoslav peasant home on Christmas Eve.
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Hgh
Rudolf Voth
Christ
Yugoslavia
Mildred Mast
Tillie Oberle
Claire Toy
Dorothy Wilson
Howard Wray
Oliver Hobbs
Glee Club
Toliy
Charles J. Vincent
Eee Cece
Balantyne Parks
Rich Marlowe
Glocos Oley
Neidlinger
Avarel
Keroher
Clay
Slee Club
Gruber
Arrest Of Stanley White In Jewel Heist Case Revealed
Cheyenne police chief T. J. Cahill announced the arrest of Stanley White of Lawrence Kansas a Negro man who confessed to stealing jewels valued at about 200 dollars from the home of C. L. Sackett United States district attorney White was taken into custody today and confessed to the theft.
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Stanley White
Cheyenne
Wyo
T. J. Cahill
Lawrence
Kan
C. L. Sackett
U.S
Roosevelt Hosts Advisors on Government Reorganization Bill
President Roosevelt invited her advisers to the White House to discuss chances for pushing a government reorganization bill through the next Congress.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Congress
Stock Market Index Dips Amid Yearly Gift Offer
The index for 60 stocks falls to 50.2 from 50.7 yesterday as readers receive a note about a year long Journal-World gift. A Christmas gift card will be sent the day before Christmas, with phone contact 22 for details.
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Journal-World
The
Tulsa Coach Vic Hurt Accepts Kansas Assistant Post
Vic Hurt, head coach at the University of Tulsa, announced he has accepted the position of first assistant to Gwinn Henry, the new Kansas head coach. Hurt called the opportunity too good to pass up and said he is pleased with the Kansas setup and glad to work with his former coach.
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Vic Hurt
Tulsa
Okla
University of Tulsa
Gwinn Henry
University of Kansas
Hurt
Kansas
Henry Is Top in K. U. Athletics
The Kansas University athletic board approved Gwinn Henry as director of athletics and head football coach with a five year contract. His assistants are Victor Hurt, Harry Lansing, and Mike Getto with one to three year terms. Total coaching salaries remain 19 900 dollars. Getto becomes head freshman coach as several former staffers depart.
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University of Kansas Athletic Board
Gwinn Henry
K. U. Athletics
Victor Hurt
Tulsa University
Henry Lansing
Pittsville
Henry
Missouri
M. J. Getto
Getto
Bill Hargiss
Ad Lindsey
Mike Getto
Vick Hart
Harry Lansing
Lindsey
Dick Crayne
Ralph Conger
WPA Expenditures Top One Billion in Five Months
Treasury figures show WPA spending reach 1,002,642,023 from July 1 to December 6, nearly half of the 2,135,000,000 annual budget. Spending has driven the federal deficit to 1,545,708,664 and the national debt to 38,654,036,551, while relief rolls shrink slightly as private demand improves.
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Washington
Treasury
WPA
Lindley to become Chancellor Emeritus at Kansas
Chancellor E H Lindley will retire as head of the University of Kansas next June and become chancellor emeritus. Ralph T O Neil regents chairman announced the move after granting a year leave of absence. He plans travel and will join the philosophy faculty on his return in fall 1940.
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Berlin
Invalides
Raffaele Guariglia
Georges Bonnet
Hitler
Munich
Mussolini
Germany
Italy
Tapisia
Corsica
Daladier
E. H. Lindley
University of Kansas
Ralph T. O’neil
Board of Regents
Dr. Lindley
Department of Philosophy
Lindley
Regents
Philosophy
O'Neil
Frank Strong
University Senate
Eleven Trapped in Fire at Columbus Rest Home
Fire from an overheated furnace trapped eleven elderly residents in a Columbus rest home. Three died, another was likely fatally injured, and at least six others suffered injuries. Deceased were Adelia G. Miles 84 George Miller 67 and William Sisk 71 all of Columbus. George Clark 85 was critically burned.
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Columbus
Adelia G. Miles
George Miller
William Sisk
George Clark
Henry Wizardry Returns to College Football Magic
Henry Wizardry, famed for speed and strategic blocking, reenters college football as Kansas hiring him to a five year coaching contract. His career spans Missouri Missouri backfield brilliance, safe play against Kansas State, and success at Emporia College with multiple conference titles. He also led the St. Louis Gunners to a string of pro wins and coached in Mexico before taking Kansas role.
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Flamank
Bert Clark
Missouri
Notre Dame
Henry
College of Emporia
Kansas
Tigers
Nebraska
Thorely
St. Louis Gunners
University of Mexico
Beer Licenses in Council Spotlight
The Lawrence city council discussed beer licenses during a short session. A petition with 71 signatures urged halting new beer licenses, but City Attorney Melvin explained state law requires issuance to qualified applicants. The council authorized the clerk to issue licenses to current holders, subject to police approval, and approved one license for Charles C. Long.
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Lawrence
George Melvin
Secon
Melvin
Charles C. Long
Massachusetts Street
Envoy to China Johnson Summoned Home for Consultation
Washington reports Acting Secretary of State Welles announced Nelson T. Johnson United States ambassador to China has been summoned home for immediate consultation with President Roosevelt and other officials. Johnson will arrive about mid January.
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Washington
Welles
Nelson T. Johnson
United States
Roosevelt
Johnson
New Destroyers Hugo Hustin and Russell Launched
In Newport News Virginia on December 8 the navy launched two destroyers the Hustin and the Russell at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock company to join expanding naval forces.
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Newport News
UPX
Navy
Hustin
Russell
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company
America
Kansas Weather Forecast and Temperature Readings
Generally fair tonight and Friday with a rise in temperature in the far northwest. Cloudy to partly cloudy in Coffeyville, Topeka, Arkansas City, Wichita, Garden City, Emporia, Manhattan, Salina, and Pittsburg. Dirt roads rated good. Temperatures show a 7 am reading of 2 today, 44 yesterday morning, noon at 20, with a high of 17 and low of 5 for the year-ago day.
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Coffeyville
Topeka
Arkansas City
Wichita
Garden City
Emporia
Manhattan
Salina
Pittsburg
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