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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1940

Page

9

Germans Report Success At Sea In February War

Berlin reports 58,000 tons of shipping sunk in a day as German submarines pursue a hard campaign. Officials dismiss fears of American ships sinking without warning and assert Germany uses a local approach to sea warfare while Britain pins losses on several neutral and allied vessels.

Berlin High Command Britain Washington United States Germany Pittman D-Nev Meaut Netherlands Burgerdijk Downs Gibraltar England Saarbruecken British Triumph Admiralty Chastine Maersk

Churchill cites air power limiting British blockade

In the House of Commons Winston Churchill says Germany's air strength keeps the blockade away from German shores and notes Britain will bolster protections for trawlers and fishing boats. Some take this as a sign that British vessels in the North Sea may soon receive anti aircraft gear.

London Britain Winston Churchill House of Commons Germany Churchill North Sea

Ned Sparks Seeks Tax Deduction For Dentures

San Francisco February 15 film comic Ned Sparks asks the U S circuit court to allow a three thousand deduction from his 1938 and 1935 income taxes claiming store teeth cost three thousand five hundred dollars but he used them only outside acting hours to avoid impact on his career. The attorney argues the dental change hurt his voice and hissing on Si.

San Francisco Ned Sparks Sparks Edward Conroy United States Circuit Court of Anneals Attorne Conroy

Third Term Feeler in Europe Trip

Paris reports former Premier Leon Blum says Sumner Welles’ Europe mission aims to help President Roosevelt decide on a third term. Blum asserts Roosevelt likely does not seek it, but fear in Europe could push opinion toward it. Welles plans visits to Paris, London, Berlin and Rome.

Paris Sumner Welles Europe Roosevelt United States Leon Blum le Populaire Blum French Socialist Party Welles London Berlin Rome

Drops pen for sword in Budapest duel with Nazi leader

In Budapest at a dancing academy early dawn, publisher Jozsef Ambrus dueled Deputy Kalman Ratz an independent Nazi leader. Ratz was dazed by a slash to the eyes after the first round, then chest wounds and a cut to a arm muscle in the third round left him unable to continue. Attending physicians intervened.

Budapest Jozsef Ambrus Kalman Ratz Ratz

Dallas Man A Takes Own Life

John Claire Lookabaugh 32, prominent Dallas businessman and brother of Jim Lookabaugh Oklahoma A and M football coach, died from a self inflicted gunshot in his bathroom. An inquest verdict Tuesday night found the death a suicide after a week of nervous decline.

Dallas John Claire Lookabauch Justice of the W. L. Sterrett Lookabaugh Jim Lookabaugh Oklahoma A M. College

Races Are Close In Kansas High School Basketball

Kansas high school teams race toward the state tournament as leaders shift across districts. Eldorado Hutchinson and Winfield top Ark Valley, while Newton and Arkansas City chase the pace. The state tournament starts February 28 with districts and finals on March 16, as teams battle for regional titles.

Topeka Kan Kansas Ark Valley Eldorado Hutchinson Winfield Newton Lawrence Emporia Ottawa Buck Weaver Pittsburg Coffeyville Fort Scott Parsons Kansas Loop St. Joseph’s Hays Russell Lew Lane Marion Medicine Lodge Salina St. Marys Jayhawk Sublette Mullinville Greensburg Bucklin Coldwater Nickerson Inman Buhler Halstead Sacred Heart of Salina Mulvane Mankato Delphos Randall Glasco Erie Weir Oswego Johnnie Corrigan Powhattan DeSoto Eudora

Garrison Signs to Meet Breese in 10-Round Title Bout

Jimmy Garrison arrived from Los Angeles and announced plans to face Babe Breese of Manhattan in a 10 round bout at the municipal auditorium on Thursday night February 22. Garrison said he is greatly improved and confident after a 10 round win over Tony Chavez at Hollywood Legion Stadium on February 2. He expects a week of hard training to keep him in top form.

Kansas City Jimmy Garrison Los Angeles Babe Breese Manhattan Municipal Auditorium Breese Jimmy Garrison Tony Chavez Hollywood Legion Stadium

Baldwin news notes feature Baker and campus visits

Local residents including Misses Osborne Leech Oishi Kirby and Ellis travel between Baldwin Kansas City and University of Kansas venues. Baker events Plus a Baker Rotary tribute for the institutions eighty two to eighty five year history with lectures and stereoscopic photos. A Leap Year party at Wood hall and PEO Chapter CE hosted at Alpha Chi Omega house precede a fuel injection system development by a major American aircraft maker.

Jeanne Osborne Marjorie Leech Kansas City Grace Oishi University of Kansas Stone Hall Kathryn Matsuoka Hawaii Mildred Blair Hahn Kansas City Board of Christian Education Baker Wesleyan Players Robert A. Hunt Edwin F. Price Robert McFarland Lawrence Baldwin Ottawa Hunt J. O. Scott Eudora Eleanor Kirby Cofferville Florence Kirby Coonerette House Deloris Ellis Lyndon Winnifred Dewey O. W. Dewey Spring Hill Baldwin Rotary Club Baker Pine Room College Cafe Edward Wood Virgil Wood H. K. Ebright Rotary Club Ward Speelman Charles W.bailey Bailey Alvin F. Baker Wood Hall Chester Moore J. F. Winter Paul C. Kochan Richard R. Marsh Grace Irwin Virginia Fleming Parkville Nancy Leathers Marilyn Kirk Cottonwood Falls Maxine Keas Leaverworth Lila Lea Jones Sammie Lee Ellis Neodesha Gladys Jermane Eleanor Vaughn Joseph Kerr Harlan McDowell Toneka P.E.O Alpha Chi Omega House Allen Brannock

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promise Gentle Constipation Help

A nationwide advertorial urges readers to try Dr Edwards Olive Tablets for constipation relief. It claims these vegetable tablets cleanse the bowels aid liver bile flow and improve digestion and energy. Prices listed 15 30 and 60 cents.

Ohio F. M. Edwards Dr. Edwards

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