British and Nazis In New Air Raids
London reports heavy RAF raids on German ports and oil centers including Gelsenkirchen and Duisburg Ruhrort while Ostend docks are struck. Luftwaffe responds with daylight attacks on England as fire watchers extinguish incendiaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dunkerque
Boulogne
Cace
Channel
R.A.F
Germany
Dover Strait
Gelsenkirchen
Duisbore- Ruhrort
Ostend
Belgium
England
Midlands
Scotland
East Anglia
Gamble May Be Soon
London reports Arthur Greenwood, minister without portfolio, warned in Wakefield that Hitler may launch a invasion within weeks. Greenwood said Britain is better equipped than at any point since the war began and cautioned that Hitler has yet to unleash full fury on England, noting a severe test ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Arthur Greenwood
Hitler
Germany
Greenwood
Wakefield
Britain
England
Three Planes Shot Down Over Scheldt Area
Berlin reports three British planes shot down by German fighters near the Scheldt mouth in a daylight follow up to RAF raids. German news agency says 22 western German communities were involved, with only one heavily attacked and civilian casualties reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Scheldt
DNR
RAF
Germany
Radio Actress Marge Dies in Childbirth in New Jersey
Englewood, Feb 15. Marg e of the radio duo Myrt and Marge died in childbirth. the 29 year old Mrs Peter Fick was a member of the team that has aired backstage theater family troubles since 1931. The child, a boy, survived. She was the daughter of a mother and daughter acting pair. She went on the air yesterday as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Englewood
N. J
Marge
Peter Fick
Myrt
Chemist Lectures on Alkyd Resins at KU
Dr. Lawrence F. Forman of Cook Paint and Varnish company will lecture at the University of Kansas Monday evening at 8 o clock. The talk on Alkyd Resins is arranged by Alpha Chi Sigma chemistry fraternity and will be in Zoll 305 Bailey Laboratories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence FE. Forman
Cook Paint and Varnish Company
University of Kansas
Forman
University
Alpha Chi Sigma
Zoll
Bailey Laboratories
Port of Chisimaio Is Occupied by South Africans
Cairo, Feb 15. The British announced the capture of the important port and military center of Chisimaio in Italian Somaliland. South Africans marching from Kenya took many prisoners and equipment, forcing Italy to retreat along a coastal road toward Mogadiscio. The raid involved South African air support, and a scuttled ship plus damaged vessels were found in the harbor as tanks and oil stores burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chisimaio
Somaliland
Cairo
Egypt
Italian Somaliland
Kenya
Indian Ocean
Mogadiscio
Juba
Dolo
Lugh
Italy
Brava
Liz
Benader Alula
Gulf of Aden
Chisiniaro
Mussolini
Siles
Queissan
Gezan
Asosa
Blue Nile
Lake Tana
Royal Air Force
Mediterranean
R.A.F
Dodecanese Islands
Greeks claim six mile advance in Albania front
Bulletin from Yugoslavia reports a Greek six mile push north of Kosura in central Albania. Greeks claim gains despite snow storms as artillery takes up new heights north of Klisura and infantry clear mountains after the offensive began Thursday. RAF and Greek air strikes hit Italian troops north of Tepeleni. Italians report panic and morale problems amid bombings in Tepeleni Valona Elbasani and Tirana areas. About 200 Italian prisoners and arms captured earlier.
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Yugoslavia
Kosura
Albania
Tepeleni
Athens
Klisura
R.A.F
Valona
Elbasani
Tirana
Six Ships Reach Funchal After Atlantic Convoy Attack
Six ships from a British Atlantic convoy attacked by German raiders arrived at Funchal Madeira. A German report claimed 14 ships sunk and one captured as a prize. about 1000 survivors reached the port. Names of vessels include Blair Athol Margot Volturno Clune Park Polyktor and Anna Mazaraki.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Funchal
Madeira
Berlin
Blair Athol
Margot
Volturno
Clune Park
Polyktor
Anna Mazaraki
Azores
Allotment Made to Yarnold School District
The WPA provides an additional 2007 grant for Yarnold school district southwest of Kanwaka. Funds assist completing a limestone structure to replace a burned building with walls nearly finished, pending roof, finish work, and landscaping. Congress member Guyer supplied the grant information to the Journal-World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarnold
Kanwaka
WPA
Journal-World
Cong. U. &. Guyer
Draft Appeals Body Acts Only Two of 12 Granted Deferments
Wichita area draft appeals court granted deferments to only two of 12 registrants. Allen Walter Snook, 21, Wichita, and Loren Carl Aldrich, Cherryvale, were placed in class 2A. The board rejected appeals of five men with dependents, and three farmers, plus a gasoline distributor and a railroad clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Wichita Area
Allen Walter Snook
Loren Carl Aldrich
Cherryvale
Diplomats Sail From Constanta Toward Istanbul
British embassy staff and allied diplomats from exiled governments of Norway Belgium and Luxembourg departed by Turkish steamer from Constanta on a dusk voyage to Istanbul Turkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Constanta
Romania
Norway
Belgium
Luxembourg
Black Sea
Istanbul
Three Sacramento Pin Setters Charged in Train Wreck Plot
Bail set at 50 000 dollars each for Owen Bertlin McHenry Bernal Carter and Kenneth Lennon charged with attempting to wreck a Southern Pacific train and to export 50 000 dollars. They allegedly removed spikes and angle irons near Towle and sent an extortion letter to SP officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Calif
Southern Pacific
San Francisco
Pieper
FBI
Greeks War Relief Fund collects donations in Lawrence
A local Greek War Relief Fund committee thanks donors in Lawrence for civilian aid to Greece. Contributions poured in through the Journal-World, Frank Whipple at First National Bank, George Spears at DeLuxe case, and other supporters. New donations list names including Prof. J. B. Smith, Poehler Mercantile, Susan Friend, Caroline, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Greek War Relief Fund Committee
Journal-World
Fec
Greek War Relief Fund
Lawrence
Frank Whipple
First’ National Bank
George Spears
Yugoslav Officials To Report To Regent After Meeting
Belgrade February 15 Yugoslav premier Dragila Cvetkovic and foreign minister Alesander Cincar Markovic arrived from Germany where they had a three hour conference with Adolf Hitler. They went to report to Prince Paul the regent and gave no formal statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Prince Paul
Dragila Cvetkovic
Alesander Cincar-Markovic
Peace terms amendment eyed in British aid debate
Washington February 15 opponents of the administration's British aid bill draft an amendment requiring Britain to state her peace terms before receiving any lend lease assistance. Led by Senator Wheeler it would mandate the State Department to ascertain Britain's terms before releasing American equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Britain
United States
Wheeler
D-Mont
State Department
Johnson
R-Calif
George
D. Ga
Foreign Relations Committee
Clark
D.-Mo
White House
Senator Walsh
D-Mass
Naval Committee
Knox
Wendell L. Willkie
Walsh
Willkie
Roosevelt
Tobey
R-N.h
Jacobs to Philadelphia for school association meetings
Principal John Jacobs of a junior high travels by bus to Philadelphia for a Progressive School association meeting and will attend the Atlantic City convention of the American Association of School Administrators later in the week. Principal Neal Wherry and Miss Maude Ellsworth depart Thursday, joining a special Kansas delegation car for the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jacobs
Philadelphia
Progressive School Association
Atlantic City
N. J
American Association of
Clifford D. Dean
Neal M. Wherry
Will Close Consulates At Naples and Palermo At Request of Italians
The United States considers closing its consulates in Naples and Palermo after Italian authorities request. The move follows Italy designating zones as war zones and expelling foreign residents. The state department announced it was weighing the Naples consulate and Palermo consulate closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
Palermo
Rome
United States
S'almero
Sicily
Italy
Washington
State Department
Illness Hits Camp Robinson During Cold Infections Surge
Camp Robinson Arkansas reports a mild respiratory infection outbreak among 35th division troops. Enlisted men with local residences may receive passes. no quarantine, mass gatherings allowed, 300 influenza and 600 cold cases noted. Commander Maj. Gen. Ralph E. Truman expects lift after medical advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Robinson
Ark
Philip Bartholomew
Little Rock
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Harry Frazee
Ralph FE. Truman
Oklahoma flier Edwin Orbison dies in action over England
Edwin Ezell Orbison, 23, of Altus Oklahoma, serving with the American Eagle squadron attached to the RAF, was killed during a training flight while pursuing a German plane in England. His father C F Orbison of Altus confirmed the death, and arrangements were sought to repatriate the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Eagle
Edwin E. Orbison
Orbison
William Mead Lindsley Fiske, III
Howard Lekrone
Eagle Squadron
Oklahoma City
Edwin Ezell Orbison
England
Air Ministry
C. FE. Orbison
Altus
Oklo
United States
New Tax Judgment Sale Looms For Douglas County Properties
Douglas county property owners owing taxes for 1935 or earlier have two months or more to redeem before the third tax judgment sale. A May term court is expected to take the judgment. Payments of 1935 and prior taxes can keep properties from sale. After judgment all taxes and costs due. If 1938 39 and first half 1940 taxes are paid, redemption may occur at a lower rate under the moratorium law ending next September 1. About 900 properties remain on the books for the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Stock Market Index Edges Up To 40.1 After Yesterday 39.8
The average of 60 stocks rose to 40.1 from 39.8 in a day of modest gains. Investors watched market leaders and broad indices for direction as trading progressed.
Hutchinson Wins State Debate Title. Abilene Claims Class B
Hutchinson high school tops Newton 3 0 in Class A final at KU to win Kansas state class A debate. Abilene defeats Valley Falls 2 1 for class B crown. Cullison in Class C leads late as Eskridge fights to the finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson High School
University of Kansas
Newton
Abilene
Valley Falls
Eskridge
Cullison
Russell
Fredonia
Hutchinson
Newton (N
Hutchinson CA
Valley Walls CN
Abilene (N
Valley Walls
Eiskridge
Seneca Catholic
Topeka
Wellington
Chapman
Baxter Springs
Independence Affirmative
Independence Negative
Valley Falls Affirmative
Medicine Lodge
Independence
Oakley
Light Rain Forecast for Kansas Weekend
Weather outlook shows light rain spreading across Kansas by Sunday with no temperature drop. Clouds cover southern and western areas while northeast may see highs near 44 to 48 today and 45 to 50 tomorrow. Northwest moisture expected tonight and five day forecast calls for rain Monday and Tuesday.
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Topeka
CPA
Kansas
S. D. Flora
Flora
Mercury
Phillipsburg
Italians Suspend Freight Traffic After Parachutist Attacks
Italian authorities suspend freight traffic on lines linking Brindisi Bari Taranto Foggia Lecce and at Naples stations due to security concerns after British parachutists landed and sabotaged targets. The high command said all British were captured and blackshirt militiamen aided the roundup in the southeast of Naples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Italy
Tony
Naples
Brindisi
Bari
Taranto
Foggia
Lecce
Communications Ministry
Kansas draft quota breakdown by local boards announced
Kansas selective service lists the March draft quota of 373 men with 101 Negro youths. Wyandotte board No. 2 headlines the largest black group at 20, while Douglas county has no draftees. The notice credits existing regular army and National Guard service to offset new calls.
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Topeka
Kansas
Decatur
Norton
Shawnee
Crawford
Smith
Sedgwick
Sumner
Leavenworth
Montgomery
Republic
Wyandotte
Barton
Clay
Thomas
Phillips
Cowley
McPherson
Merton
Seward
Atchison
Bourbon
Greenwood
Jewell
Johnson
Marshall
Russell
Barber
Butler
Edwards
Ford
Gray
Harper
Kiowa
Marion
Meade
Ness
Pawnee
Pratt
Reno
Rush
Stafford
Stevens
Anderson
Cherokee
Cloud
Dickinson
Ellis
Ellisworth
Geary
Labette
Mitchell
Neosho
Osage
Pottawatomie
Washington
Wilson
Cheyenne
Rawlins
Sherman
Clark
Comanche
Grant
Greeley
Hamilton
Harvey
Haskell
Hodgeman
Kearny
Lane
Rice
Scott
Wichita
Chase
Elk
Franklin
Gove
Graham
Jefferson
Lincoln
Logan
Lyon
Miami
Nemaha
Osborne
Ottawa
Riley
Rooks
Saline
Sheridan
Trego
Wahaunsee
Wallace
Woodson
Douglas County
National Guard
Army
Roof Fire Damages Home on Mississippi Street
A small roof fire damaged the home of Lillian Webster at 632 Mississippi street shortly after 10 this morning. Firefighters extinguished the blaze with minimal damage to the house and no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Webster
Mississippi Street
Labor Disputes Delay Defense Orders Nationwide
Labor disputes halt production on defense orders worth millions in the east and midwest. At Milwaukee Allis-Chalmers 9,000 workers have been idle for four weeks over union security issues, delaying 45 million dollars in equipment with talks led by William S. Knudsen. Other strikes hit Vanadium Corporation plants in Niagara Falls and Bridgeville, while Roosevelt forms a special board to study Rutland railroad wage cuts, delaying a 60 day strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Defense
East
Midwest
Allis- Chalmers Manufacturing Company
Milwaukee
C.I.0
United Automobile Workers
Washington
William S. Knudsen
Defense
Vanadium Corporation
Roosévelt
Rutland Railroad
Vermont
Chicago and
Rock Falls
International Harvester Company
Richmond
Ind
Youngstown (Ohio
Brier Hill
Motor Wheel Corporation
Lansing, Mich
Farnsworth Television and Radio Corporation
Marion, Ind
Foster-Wheeler Corporation
Carteret
N. J
Watkins Endowment Funds Gift To Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Elizabeth M. Watkins endowed $100000 to Lawrence Memorial Hospital. The earnings for 18 months amount to slightly over $4600, used for reconstruction and repairs beyond regular receipts. The hospital holds the fund for necessary upgrades, with Mrs. Watkins' gift expected to enlarge the endowment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth M. Watkins
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Watkins
Watkins Endowment Fund
Dairymen Cooperate With Health Officials Over Mastitis
Dairymen handling the Lawrence milk supply work with health authorities to meet conditions after a wet winter raises mastitis cases in several herds. Open air farming is emphasized to combat disease, with dairy owners informed of test results and removals of cows whose milk endangers public health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Wray Enders
City Health Committee
Enders
Francis Hall
Bill to raise pay for county school superintendents
A state senate bill would raise Harold Fisher of Douglas County from 1420 to 1700 in yearly pay. Salaries depend on county school population outside Lawrence, with Douglas County near 2500. The measure by Sen. Willard R Brown proposes 1500 up to 1500 students and 20 per additional 100 students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Senate
Harold Fisher
Douglas County
Lawrence
Willard R. Brown
Emmett
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Invasion Coast
Dean
Marge” of
L. E. Formman
K. A
Draft Appeals Body
Jacobs
U. S
Edwin Orbison
E. M. Watkins
Peenetaereee
Tony Ga
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