Greeks Push Into Heavier Fighting Near Albanian Front
Fierce fighting beyond Argirocastro as Greek forces press the Italian rearguard retreat. Greeks capture Argirocastro and Porto Edda, advancing toward Tepelen and Elbasani. War materials worth about 10 million dollars reportedly seized.
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Athens
Argirocastro
Greece
Italy
Valona
Teneleni
Tirana
Albania
Porto Edda
Koritza
Tepelen
Klisura Pass
Tepeleni
Premet
Chimara
Elbasani Fom Pogradetz
Lake
Ochrida
Yugoslavia
Radokal
Pogradetz
Lin
Flbasani
Colder Winds Forecast as Kansas Faces Night Chill
Clouds and colder winds move toward Kansas for tonight and tomorrow with temperatures near normal. Readings 15 to 20 degrees above normal on the past day. A northwest wind from Montana, Wyoming and the Dakotas brings crisper conditions but no rain or snow. Dodge City hit 71 yesterday. Phillipsburg fell to 34. temps tonight expected 30s to 32 in the north and 32 to 35 in the south. Tomorrow colder air should cap highs around 50 to 55. Council to meet at 7:30 p.m. at city hall. no special business listed.
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Topeka
Kansas
S. D. Flora
Montana
Wyoming
Dakotas
Dodge City
Phillipsburg
Annual meeting notice for Douglas County fair group
The Douglas County Agriculture and Livestock Fair Association calls an annual meeting at 8 p.m. on December 10 1940 at Big Springs schoolhouse. Pete Bahnmaier is secretary-advocate.
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Douglas County
Idarwald in British Hands After Blockade Run
The German freighter Idarwald was seized by British sailors aboard the cruiser Domed after an attempted scuttle and fire. Navy officials confirmed the crew tried to destroy the ship and run to safety 15 miles off the south Cuban coast near Isle of Pines and Grand Cayman.
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Idarwald
Washington
Navy Department
Diomede
Navy
Isle of Pines
Grand Cayman Island
Atlantic
Carnarvon Castle
Britain
Buenos Aires
Supreme Court to Review ASCAP Price Control Case
The Supreme Court agreed to review ASCAP price control litigation on public music performances and ruled on related matters. It set aside Utica men’s tax conspiracy conviction, clarified farm mortgage moratoriums, and upheld state law priority in federal cases. Kansas Restaurant association regional meeting planned at Colonial Tea Room with multiple speakers including George Spears.
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Washington
Supreme Court
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
Ascap
Nebraska
Utica
N. Y
American Federation of Labor
Labor Board
Justice Hughes
Justice Department
Kansas Restaurant Association
Colonial Tea Room
George Spears
Edward Burge
Concordia
State Inspection Department
W. G. Hutson
Lawrence
Jack Garrett
Topeka
State Insirection Department
Sue Camody Jones
Kansas Industrial Development Commission
Hearing Continued for John Claflin Habeas Corpus
John Claflin, KU graduate acquitted of arson in Phi Delta Theta house fires, sees his habeas corpus hearing moved to December 16 at 9 o clock by attorney agreement. Defense argues wrongful detention and that retrial is barred.
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John Claflin
Claflin
Univerity of Kansas
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Greek War Relief Fund Reaches 204 Dollars in Campaign
With one day left in the drive, the Greek War Relief Fund totals 204 dollars gathered mainly from Lawrence Greeks and local residents. The fund supports food and medical supplies for Greece and is to be administered by the War Relief Association in New York. Previous reports showed 179 dollars with several small donations listed.
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Lawrence
Greece
New York
The
War Relief Association
Ios
Waldemar Gelich
R. C. Miller
Green Bros
Pearl L. la
Otto Fischer
F.C. Whipple
John Herrick
Charles Ewell
Acne
Lawrence Memorial hospital reelects officers and reports
Lawrence Memorial hospital board reelected officers including president W C Simons vice presidents A D Weaver and Dick Williams treasurer I J Meade and secretary Miss Madge Bullene Mrs Mary Dunden recently began duties as superintendent with the board. Mayor C B Russell attended. Reports note ongoing painting and repairs 16 births in November and 107 operations.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
W.C. Simons
A. D. Weaver
Dick Williams
I. J. Meade
Madge Bullene
Mary Dunden
C. B. Russell
Labor leader demands broader AFL role in defense
In Lakeland Florida on December 9 President William Green of the American Federation of Labor urged the government to bring labor more fully into the national defense program. He called for labor to be taken into greater confidence.
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Lakeland
Fla
William Green
American Federation of Labor
British Strike Italians on Wide Front in Egypt
British desert forces attacked along a broad front near Sidi Barrani in the western Egyptian desert. The action yielded about 1,000 Italian prisoners and the killing of their commander, with a second report noting 500 Italians captured in an engagement south of Sidi Barrani. Authorities called the operations significant but not a general offensive.
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Egypt
Sidi Barrani
Cairo
British African Command
Rodolfo Graziani
London
London still battered by night raids as lull returns
London endures another night of bombing after a brief lull as German raiders strike late evening into morning. Hospitals report casualties and widespread property damage while residents describe incendiary fires and mass air attacks over the capital and surrounding districts.
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London
England
Ife
Thames River Estuary
Roosevelt starts new leg of Caribbean defense tour
President Roosevelt aboard the USS Mayrant off Antigua and Martinique conducts defense talks with British officials. He inspects Caribbean seaplane facilities at St. Lucia and reviews aviation outposts protecting eastern Caribbean approaches as ships (USS Tuscaloosa, destroyers) shadow the area.
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U.S.S. Mayrant
Roosevelt
Antigua
United States
Parham Sound
Martinique
Bearn
Fort de France
Tuscaloosa
U. S
Brocker
Ernest J. Blankenship
Sims
Trippe
Caribbean
St. Lucia
Lesser Antilles
Great Britain
Destroyer Exchange
Glahn’s Condition Improves at Memorial Hospital
Gene Glahn an Lawrence insurance man was ill at Memorial hospital and his condition today was reported improved by hospital officials.
Bureaucratic Control of Agriculture cited in New Deal report
The American Farm Bureau Federation study shows New Deal farm aid created a large official staff risking costly bureaucratic control. W. R. Ogg directed the report presented at the federation's 22nd annual convention. Officials plan to invite Claude Wickard and R. M. Evans to discuss decentralizing farm program administration.
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Baltimore
American Farm Bureau Federation
New Deal
W. R. Ogg
Farm Organization
Washington
Federation
Claude Wickard
R. M. Evans
Agricultural Department
Wickard
Evans
Ogg
Agriculture Department
Delays Push National Guard Camp Openings In 1940 Plans
Washington reports delays in completing new camps for national guard mobilizations as weather strikes and strikes hinder construction at Camp Joseph T. Robinson. Officials say schedules shift for about 126000 men and 20 000 draft trainees awaiting housing readiness.
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Little Rock
Ark
Washington
Frank Reed
Joseph T. Robinson
War Department
National Guard
Stimson
Altho
Army
Selective Service
Allphin Receives Mobilization Orders for 85th Division
Capt Wayne Allphin of Company M 137th Infantry K N G announced mobilization orders from the state adjutant general. The directive lists all federally recognized units of the 85th Division as mobilizing December 23, with a November dated general order.
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Wayne Allphin
137Th Infantry
State Adjutant-General
85Th Division
Training Plans in Kansas City for 35th Division
UP staff officers opened a two week meeting to formulate training plans at Camp Robinson Arkansas. Mobilization plans discussed include December 23 and possibly further arrangements.
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Kansas City
Camp Robinson
Ark
Pope Pius XI Encourages France as New French Ambassador Presents Credentials
Pope Pius XI expressed hope for France to have better and happier days while receiving Leon Berard as the new French ambassador. The ceremony at the Vatican City marked a cordial exchange of credentials.
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France
Vatican City
Pius XI
Leon Berard
Aid to Britain is argued in capital
Washington December 9. Sir Frederick Phillips under-secretary of the British treasury cancelled a Treasury appointment to present a balance sheet of British resources and the cost of supplies in the United States. He planned to testify Monday while Capitol Hill heard a fresh round of arguments for and against greater aid to Britain.
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Washington
Sir Frederick Phillips
British Treasury
Treasury
United States
Phillips
Morgenthau
Frederick
Sir Frederick
Britain
Capitol Hill
Red Cross Displays Knitted Garments in Window
Knitted garments by volunteer Red Cross workers for citizens abroad are shown in the Journal-World window. Mrs. James Blue leads the local production program. Items include sweaters shawls scarves and stockings with sewing of dresses also done. Red Cross furnishes material production headquarters are in a basement room at the junior high.
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Journal-World
Red Cross
James Blue
Japan Would Aid Axis If Needed Says Foreign Minister
Tokyo December 9 Japanese Foreign Minister Yosuke Matsuoka told correspondents the German Italian Japanese alliance is the pivot of Tokyo's foreign policy and Japan would not quibble about defending Germany and Italy if occasion arose He said Japan aims for sound relations with the United States and has no territorial ambitions He noted immediate serious consideration would be given if the United States fleet were stationed at Singapore but said no such eventuality is in mind.
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Tokyo
Yosuke Matsuoka
Japan
German
Italy
United States
East Asia
Singapore
Matsuoka
Ruling Explains Milk Laws Frontiers After Reynolds Case
The Kansas Supreme Court clarifies milk ordinances remain enforceable by the State Dairy Commissioner and Agriculture Department. It limits Board of Health power to rules and health-related aspects while allowing enforcement of Food and Drug Act provisions on pasteurization and labeling. Cooperation between agencies is urged.
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Kansas
Supreme Court
Fred Reynolds
State Board of Health
Reynolds
Lawrence
Department of Agriculture
State Dairy Commissioner
Board of Health
State Board of Agriculture
Broadcasting Offices in London Damaged by Bombs
London offices of National Broadcasting and Columbia Broadcasting were damaged in German raids last night. CBS correspondent Larry Lesueur reported his office in ruins upon return to London. NBC's John McVane said nearby bombs shattered windows damaged furniture and disrupted lines.
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New York
London
National Broadcasting Company
Columbia Broadcasting Company
Larry Lesueur
C.B.S
Britain
Columbia
John McVane
N.B.C
Stock Market Average Reported at 44.1
The stock market average for 60 stocks stands at 44.1 points as of Saturday. The figure reflects a steady level in the market snapshot and indicates no dramatic shift from prior readings.
Ratner Says Kansas Guardsmen Will Be Comfortable at Camp Robinson
Governor Payne Ratner reported after visiting Camp Robinson near Little Rock that Kansas national guardsmen will be properly and healthfully taken care of. He compared the modern camp favorably with 1917 facilities and promised to monitor conditions and report back to Kansas citizens.
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Ratner
Camp Robinson
Topeka
Payne Ratner
Little Rock
Ark
Kansas National Guardsmen
Kansas Guard
Arkansas
Condiitons
Kansas
Eight Injured in Three Wrecks Near Lawrence
Three auto crashes over the weekend in the Lawrence area injured eight people. Five treated locally, three at Topeka hospital. Injured include five Fort Worth Texans, four Topekans, and one Douglas county man, R. C. Swain.
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Lawrence
Highway 10
Topeka
Ft. Worth
Tex
Douglas County
R. C. Swain
McLouth reads New Testament for Bible Sunday record
Seventy one readers in 15 minute relays from McLouth Methodist church performed a 17 hour 50 minute reading of the New Testament from 3 a.m. to 8:50 p.m. The Rev. Robert B. Alexander led 74 year old Effie Denny as the oldest and 12 year old Donald Fryhofer as the youngest participant.
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McLouth
McLouth Methodist Church
Robert B. Alexander
Effie Denny
Donald Fryhofer
Mr. Alexander
MacLouth Church
Scranton
Election of Ratner and Others Certified Today
The state board of canvassers certified the November 5 election results, declaring Governor Ratner and all other successful nominees. The board adjourned sine die and Secretary of State Frank J. Ryan will issue certificates in the coming days.
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Topeka
State Board of Canvassers
Ratner
Frank J. Ryan
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