Rescue of Seamen From Altmark Stirs Neutral Norway
British destroyer Cossack dashed into a Norwegian fjord to free about 275 British merchant seamen held aboard the German prison ship Altmark. Four Germans were killed and five wounded during the hand to hand raid, provoking Norway to protest Britain’s violation of neutrality.
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London
Altmark
Norway
Britain
Johan Nysaardsvold
Oslo
Germany
Berlin
Admiralty
Finns Claim Great Victories on East Front and Isthmus
Helsinki reports the Finnish high command announcing a victory claim at Kuhmo on the eastern front and says forces on the Karelian isthmus have withdrawn to new positions. The communique notes continued heavy fighting, air raids, and preparations asViipuri residents evacuate.
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Helsinki
Karelian
Kuhmo
Gulf of Finland
Vuoksi River
Lake
Ladoga
Viipuri
Finland
British seamen rescued from Altmark crews of seven ships
British sailors rescued from the Altmark comprise a majority of the crews of seven British vessels sunk by Graf Spee. Official sources say the number rescued is around 300, with ships including Shelia, Newton Beach, Huntsman, Africa Shell, Trevanion, Dorie Star, and Tairoa sunk between October and December off Atlantic and African waters.
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London
Shlea
mid-Atlantic
Newton Beach
Huntsman
West Africa
Africa Shell
Trevanion
Africa
Dorie Star
South Africa
Tairoa
South Atlantic
Democratic convention set for July in Chicago
Postmaster General James Farley announced the 1940 Democratic national convention will convene in Chicago starting July 15 to nominate president and vice president. Farley noted a three week gap after the Republican gathering in Philadelphia set for June 24.
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Miami
Fla
Chicago
James A. Farley
Democratic National Committee
Republican Committee
Philadelphia
Farley
Lawrence Finnish Relief Fund Reaches 241 50
The Finnish Relief fund in Lawrence has reached the 241.50 point amid ongoing contributions. Donations to date include a sympathizer entry and a friend, with support still being accepted at the Journal-World office. Polish professors die in Sachsenhausen concentration camp in Germany reports Consul.
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Lawrence
The
Journal- World
Avery Hibner
Lena Brown
Paris
Ignace Chrzanowski
Sachsenhausen
Germany
Judge Overrules Motion in Three Suits Against Stoneback
Judge Hugh Means overruled the continuance in three suits against Harvey H. Stoneback brought by Fred Fortin P L Garrett and J G Hughes. The cases, for contract fulfillment and money recovery, go to trial Monday morning.
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Harvey H. Stoneback
Hugh Means
Fred Fortin
P.L. Garrett
J. G. Hughes
Altmark Stranded in Norwegian Fjord as British Forces Watch
The German auxiliary Altmark, accused of carrying nearly 300 British captives, was reported stranded in Gjessingfjord with British warships near Norwegian waters. Oslo officials indicated no decision on disposition yet, while protests over neutrality infringement surged as the ship lay aground with guards aboard.
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Stavanger
Norway
Josing
Gjessing
Tndinatinne
Oslo
Fjessingfjord
Gjessingfjord
Foreign Office
Britain
Berlin
Graf Spee
Josingfjord
British account of raid on ship Altmark
London reports the British admiralty statement on freeing 300 to 400 British seamen held aboard the German Altmark. The ship was intercepted by the light cruiser HMS Intrepid near the Norwegian coast after fleeing from the Graf Spee, with a joint British Norwegian plan proposed but not accepted.
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Admiralty
Losing Fjord
London
Josinge Fjord
Berlin
Altho Ithe
Altmark
South Atlantic
Norwegian
Germany
Josing
His
Intrepid
R. C. Gordon
Royal Navy
Josingfjord
P. L. Vian
Cossack
Bergen
Sailor recalls Altmark raid that freed 300 prisoners
Leith Scotland February 17 British seaman Williams tells how Cossack boarding party officer sprang eight feet onto the Altmark deck and rang the telegraph astern. The Altmark grounded in a fjord as German guards fled and four Germans were killed. Williams had been aboard the Altmark since shortly after the Newton Beach sinking by the Graf Spee.
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Admiralty
Josing Fiord
Stavanger
South Atlantic
Graf Spee
Leith
Scotland
Altmark
Berlin
Seaman Williams
Cossack
Williams
Newton Beach
French Aid Ships Arms to Finns in Battle With Reds
Paris reports France has opened stocks of war material to aid Finland against Russia. Planes anti tank guns heavy artillery automatic weapons and other munitions have arrived. A shipment of hand grenades left France January 15 and has been used at the front.
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Paris
France
Russia
Finland
League of Nations
Snow Over State Brings Snowfall Across Kansas
A heavy snow storm swept central Kansas with six to eight inch totals in Salina and Hutchinson and widespread precipitation. Roads were slick as crews fought to keep highways open while motorists faced icy conditions. Winter weather affected many counties with mixed snow and rain, easing in western areas and threatening the east with more precipitation later. Temperatures will dip tonight in the northwest and rise toward the 30s elsewhere as the forecast calls for a generally fair week ahead in warmer regions.
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Topeka
CPR
Kansas
Salina
Hutchinson
A. D. Robb
Wichita
Arkansas City
Newton
Coffeyville
Chanute
Lebo
Genesen
Osweep
Kansas City
Torske
Pittshnre
Concordia
Dodge
Robb
Mercury
Dodee
Great Bend
Junction City
Hays
el Dorado
Stock Market Index Holds at 60 Stocks
The average of 60 stocks stands at 50.4, up from 50.2 yesterday. Gasoline prices show 13 cents at Fritz Co. for loaded cash.
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Fritz Co
Boy Scout Drive Opens Tuesday With Breakfast Fundraiser
The annual Boy Scout finance campaign aims to raise 1400 dollars with a 7 15 AM kickoff breakfast at Wiedemanns. V K Bruner, general chairman, names district captains and workers to reach 1000 dollars downtown and in outlying districts plus 400 for the University. The Douglas district operating cost is 4 dollars per bay. Contributions may be mailed to H W Keene, treasurer.
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V. K. Bruner
Wiedemann’s
Lawrence
Haskell Institute
Douglas
Pet Bay
H. W. Keene
University power upgrade delays endanger midnight completion
West half of Frank Strong hall lights off at 1 AM as University electricians install three new transformers in a sub basement. Work may not finish before midnight. space is excavated to house the transformers and plans suggest a future sub basement may become stock room and laboratory space. Police pick up Lawrence youths ages 14 to 17 begging food. they are detained and parents notified.
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Frank Strong
University Electricians
Kansas City
Are
North Lawrence
Wolien Station
British Ship Cossack Lands Freed Prisoners from Altmark
The British destroyer Cossack docked at Leith Scotland to land freed prisoners from the German prison ship Altmark. Ambulances waited for the injured as William Curtis of the Doric Star recalled confinement, poor food, and lack of water under German control. Curtis praised no one except the rescue.
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Altmark
Leith
London
Scotland
Firth of Forth
William Curtis
South Atlantic
Graf Spee
Lawrence Children Attend Matinee by Kansas City Philharmonic
A matinee concert for Lawrence and nearby town schoolchildren by the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra is set for 2 15 pm in Hoch auditorium. Selections include Carmen Suite The Sorcerer's Apprentice and Festival at Bagdad with the orchestra later appearing in the University series at 8 20 pm.
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Lawrence
Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra
Hoch Auditorium
Bagdad
Kansas City Philharmonic
University
Bizet
Faure
Seherer- TL
Rimski-Korsakov
Heavy Snow Halts Hutchinson Traffic and Delays Funerals
Heavy snow in Hutchinson Kansas from six to ten inches stalled traffic, stopped city buses, and postponed funerals. Highways were blocked by drifts with three injuries from accidents. Leroy A. Phillips, 68, a railroad worker, died from overexertion while shoveling snow as storms continued.
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Hutchinson
Kas
Leroy A. Phillips
No More Reserved Seats for Kansas Missouri Game
General admission tickets for the Kansas Missouri basketball game on March 1 are selling quickly with no reserved seats left and top balcony tickets in demand. A limited number of standing room tickets remain available. In other news, the U S Ship Exerment was held for seven hours by British contraband control after seizure of 2300 feet of nickel tubing for prize court action.
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Kansas-Missouri
U. S
Gibraltar
United States
Russell High Debaters Take Class A Title In State Meet
Russell high school’s debate team defeated Newton to win the class A division of the state tournament. Fredonia claimed class B, Cul lison won class C, with Russell and Ft Scott leading in top speaker ratings and semi final results voting.
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Russell High School
Newton
Fredonia
Cullison
Russell
Valley Falls
Eskridge
Dean Ostrun
Joyce O’brien
Roland Rautenstrause
Phil Ruppenthal
Frances Schloesser
Armer Porter
Joe Stryker
Jack Gilmore
Betty Jeanne Patterson
Virginia Lou Snyder
Anoline Swonger
Phyllis Bunsold
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Canton
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Abllens
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Turner
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St. John's
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Pittsburg
Osborne
Medicine Lodge
Canton High
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St. John’s
Fskridge
Ten Inches of Snow Hits Oklahoma Stranding Buses
Wet snow up to ten inches blanketed Oklahoma disrupting highways in the northwest. Enid saw only one bus operate in the morning as traffic stalled. a Buffalo bus stalled and another from Kingfisher did not report in. Tulsa receives Shrine ceremonial session. Des Moines lands 1941 business session per five-state Masonic group vote.
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Oklahoma City
Enid
Buffalo
Kingfisher
Shrine
Tulsa
Des Moines
Wichita
Kas
Central States Shrine Association
Weather Outlook Kansas Weather Report Summary
Kansas forecast shows generally fair conditions in the west, cloudiness in the center and east with snow or freezing rain possible in the east this afternoon through Sunday. Tonight and Sunday will bring colder conditions in the east, warmer in the west. Next week looks mostly fair and warmer Monday with rain or snow and cooler temperatures Tuesday and again late in the week.
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Kansas
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