Altmark Raid Reverberates Through Parliament in UK
London reports Parliament applauded Britain's Altmark action after Prime Minister Chamberlain denounced Norway for failing to inspect the prison ship Altmark. He labeled Norwegian indifference as unacceptable and warned it could set a dangerous precedent for neutral waters.
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Halvdan Koht
Reds Confident on Breakthrough Before Anniversary
Soviet sources predict a complete smash of Finland's Mannerheim Line by the Red Army before its 22nd anniversary next Friday. Reports say an announcement of a breakthrough is planned as Finnish defenses on the Karelian Isthmus face pressure. Tass notes the Karelia offensive developing and Swedish rejection of direct Finnish aid.
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Sweden
Gustaf
Russia
Helsinki
Finns Stiffen Isthmus Defense Near Viipuri
Helsinki reports a stiffening of Finnish defenses on the Karelian isthmus and repulsed attacks near Viipuri. The communique notes air raids with casualties, successful Finnish air force strikes on Russian targets, and losses on both sides, including Russian planes shot down and tanks destroyed.
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Air raid alarms and German attacks hit British coast
London reports air raid alarms in the area as German warplanes attacked shipping off Britain's east coasts. SOS signals were heard from at least one vessel while ships and trawlers faced machine gun fire. Admiralty tallies show several ships sunk or damaged, with totals for British and neutral losses rising.
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New Orleans Ballots Quiet as Guards Keep Peace in Primary
National guardsmen remained in barracks in New Orleans as the second Democratic primary set Huey Long’s political dynasty against Earl K. Long and Sam Jones. About half a million voters cast ballots from 6 am to 7 pm CST amid minor disturbances.
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Earl K. Long
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Jackson
Noe
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Hammond
Vincent Moseley
Opelousas
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Varied Plans for Closing On Washington's Birthday
Washington's birthday prompts mixed closures as banks post office and library will be closed all day while most stores stay open. The post office will not handle regular deliveries but will dispatch mail and make special deliveries. The county commissioners plan to decide tomorrow on courthouse hours. City hall has not yet decided.
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H. W. Keene
Merchant’s Bureau
Roger Williams
Court House
Lindleys Guests of Viceroy in New Delhi Luncheon
Lord Linlithgow and Lady Linlithgow hosted Dr E H Lindley chancellor emeritus of the University of Kansas and Mrs Lindley at a luncheon in New Delhi as they undertake a yearlong tour of the East. They will proceed to Allahabad tonight.
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University of Kansas
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Boy Scout Campaign Breakfast Draws 55 Workers
The 55 workers attended the Boy Scout financial campaign breakfast at Wiedemann’s this morning. Lawrence budget stands at 1400 dollars. Van Bruner, general chairman, called it the largest turnout in his 15 years with the Scouts. Lyle Gibbon and Bruner led the arrangements. a report luncheon is set for tomorrow at 12:30 p.m. at Wiedemann’s.
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Douglas to Grinnell to coach both football and basketball
John S. Nollen president of Grinnell college announced the signing of Ben Douglas former Grinnell athletic star and Maplewood Missouri coach as head football and basketball coach. Douglas mentored Paul Christman Bill Cunningham and the Orf twins at Maplewood helping Missouri rise last season.
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Warszower Sentenced for Passport Fraud in U S
Welwel Warszower a Russian born alien and national financial secretary of the communist party in the United States was sentenced to two years in prison for using an American passport obtained by fraud. He impersonated for 20 years as Robert William Weiner and remains subject to possible deportation officials said.
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Welwel Warszower
Communist Party
United States
Warszower
Robert William Weiner
Knickerbocker to Arrive In City Late Tomorrow
H R Knickerbocker third lecturer of the community course will arrive in Lawrence before his Hoch auditorium lecture tomorrow night. He leaves Lawrence soon after and recently spoke in Kansas City returning from Europe where he covered war. He is a roving war correspondent for the International News Service sharing experiences from global travel amid international conflict.
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Lawrence
Hoch Auditorium
Raymond Nichols
Knickerbocker
Kansas City
Europe
International News Service
Mutinous Mutiny Disrupts Japanese Sponsored Chinese Army
Central News reported a mutiny within a Japanese sponsored Chinese force allied to Wang Ching-wei disrupted operations near Fukien and Amoy. About 1800 soldiers surrendered with weapons to Chiang Kai-shek forces while 500 mutinied at Lanfeng killing officers and burning depots.
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Amoy
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Burglary at Music Store Reports Missing Horn
James Holyfield told police another horn was taken in Sunday night burglary at his music store. The Conn trumpet valued at 75 dollars was stolen, part of total instrument losses estimated at 458 dollars.
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James Holyfield
Holyfield
Kansas and Kansas State Hold Shaky Showdown Tonight
The Journal-World will publish halftime and final scores of the Kansas versus Kansas State basketball game. The contest starts at 7:30 p.m. in Manhattan with live results to be expected in the edition.
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Closing Notice From Lawrence Banks
Banks of Lawrence will not be open for business Thursday February 22 in observance of Washington's birthday. Advertisement notes new low gas prices at Koolmotor Fritz Co. and similar notices.
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Altmark Captain Admits Wessel Served as German Naval Auxiliary
In Norway, Captain Heinrich Day acknowledged the Altmark sailed as a German naval auxiliary. He praised seven German sailors killed when British forces boarded to free prisoners, saying they served bravely by supplying the navy away from home. Day said the Altmark was near Port Arthur Texas with oil when the war began.
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Kansans Gather in Topeka for Washington Day Festivities
Kansas officials and guests travel to Topeka for the 36th annual Washington Day celebrations. Secretary of War Harry Woodring will address the banquet, with other Kansans including Thurman Hill and Harrison Parkman expected. Several prominent figures miss the trip due to illness or duties.
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Emporia
Post Office Department
Guy T. Helvering
U.S. Internal Revenue
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John M. Houston
Newton
W.A. Ayers
Wichita
Federal Trade Commission
Arthur J. Mellett
Kansas City
Kan
Board of Tax Appeals
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Roosevelt
Woodring
Lynn R. Brodrick
Marysville
C. M. Fitzwilliam
Jonathan Davis
Bourbon County
Davis
Washington Day Club
Saline County
Roy Omer
Salina
Hutchinson
State Committee
NBC
Kansas
Neodesha
Municipal bonds buyback offer from The First National Bank
The First National Bank of Lawrence seeks high grade municipal bonds for purchase. It offers an attractive price to bondholders wishing to sell for cash, noting bonds remain valuable as investments despite high market prices driven by government rate levels.
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Lawrence
Good Will Session Set for March 12
The eighth annual Rural Acquaintance Smoker sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce will be held on Tuesday March 12 at Haskell Institute. The program starts at 8 o clock in the Haskell auditorium followed by a feed and mixer in the boys gym. Co chairmen C B Rumsey and Deal Six oversee arrangements. Verl Bratton chairs entertainment and Bill Green heads reception. Ticket sales and host invites are led by H W Keene with George Spears organizing Dutch lunch and I W Hartley ushers. More than 1 000 attended last year.
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Haskell Institute
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C. B. Rumsey
Deal Six
Lawrence
Verl Bratton
Bill Green
H. W. Keene
George Spears
I. W. Hartley
Americans Can Contribute To Finnish Military Fund
New service in New York allows Americans to donate to Finland's military relief via a remittance division. Herbert Hoover leads the fund and says funds may be sent to Finnish institutions or the government for unrestricted use. General John J. O'Ryan heads another fund, the fighting fund for Finland, sending money to Finland's government.
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Finland
Herbert Hoover
Finnish Relief Fund
Fighting Fund For
John J. O’ryan
March of the Movies continues with second showing tonight
The Student Forums board and the bureau of visual education present the second in a film series at Fraser theater at 7 30 p m. Tonight’s program features excerpts from Floorwalker Pollyanna The Hunchback of Notre Dame and The Big Parade following an afternoon matinee.
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Bureau of Visual Education
Fraser Theater
Hunchback of Notre Dame
New Jersey GOP Approves Compromise Delegate Slate
The Republican state committee in Trenton on February 20 ratified a compromise slate of delegates-at-large to the national convention and left the primary field open in May for potential presidential aspirants to seek delegates' support.
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Republican State Committee
New Jersey
Norwegian Ship Hop Searched for After Loss Belief
Oslo dispatch reports the Norwegian steamer Hop. 1 635 tons is believed lost with 17 crew aboard. Hop sailed from Bergen to England on February 3 and has not been heard from since.
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London
Reuters
Oslo
Bergen
England
Editor Sees Coming Political Crisis In Sweden
From Stockholm a Tidens Teern report warns Swedish military leaders may press for direct aid to Finland triggering a political crisis. It suggests King Gustaf could abdicate and Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf would assume the throne with a new cabinet.
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Norway
Tidens Teen Today
Stockholm
Sweden
Finland
Gustaf
Snow Falls In Lawrence With Icy Streets
Snow totaling about one and a half inches fell yesterday and last night in Lawrence, leaving .17 inch of moisture. Prof. C. J. Posey, volunteer observer, notes temps stayed below freezing, streets iced over by evening, Mt. Oread hard to climb, and motorists urged caution. February precipitation to date is .34 inch, far below the 1.45 inch normal.
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C. J. Posey
Mt. Oread
Snow Moves East as Mild Weather Returns to Kansas
Snow and rain shift east from Kansas after 48 hours of winter blanket. Warmer temperatures boost wheat as milder, drier weather returns with little precipitation expected for the week. Eastern counties saw light precipitation while highways in southcentral areas were cleared of snow.
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Wichita
Dodge City
Ellis
A. D. Robb
Highway Department
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Robb
Trade Pacts as Peace Basis Disputed in Washington Debate
Washington February 20 critics in Congress challenge the reciprocal trade program as a postwar peace tool. Republican Rep Treadway argues the act is ineffective and risky amid postwar competition, while Democrat Boehne urges renewal to seize a chance for world economic stability. The debate on extending the system continues with a sparsely attended session.
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Ways and Means Committee
Ways and Means
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Boehne
D-Ind
United States
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D-Tenn
House
Defense policy overview by Col Baldwin at Chamber meeting
Col Karl F Baldwin, head of KU ROTC, outlined six lines of national defense at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon during National Defense Week. He traced policy from the Revolutionary era to modern times, stressing will, diplomacy, navy strength, aviation, coastal defenses, and citizen responsibility.
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Chamber of Commerce
United States
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Eldridge Hotel
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Earnest Boyce
Douglas County
Reserve Officers Association
America
Stock Market Index Rises to 50.4 on 60-Stock Average
The index of 60 stocks advanced to 50.4, up from yesterday's 50.3, signaling a slight rally in broad market sentiment. Investor activity remained cautious amid mixed earnings and macro news.
Weather Outlook Tonight Through Wednesday
Kantas Fair forecast calls for slightly colder conditions in the east tonight with warming temperatures on Wednesday. 24 hour high 42 degrees, low 29, precipitation to noon today 0.17 inch.
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