Russian Attacks On Mannerheim Line Repulsed In Fierce Fighting
Helsinki reports simultaneous Soviet assaults on Taipale and western Mannerheim line ends repelled after night battles. Finland notes heavy enemy losses, air battles, and bombardments as Russian air armada strikes across central and southern Finland.
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Helsinki
Mannerheim Line
Red Army
Finland
Taipale
Voivisto
Mannerheim
Isthmus
Tavo
Estern
Gulf of Finland
Soie
Viipuri
Lake Ladoga
Isthmus Front
Kuhmo
Riihimaki
Koivisto
Karelian
Russian Raid Sets Pajala Ablaze Near Sweden Finland Border
Russian planes bombed Pajala, Sweden, dropping 30 to 40 bombs and burning multiple buildings. No casualties reported. Residents fled as fires raged near the Tornea river. Sweden to protest to Moscow and seek aid for Finland. Pajala church area narrowly avoided bombing as fires spread.
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Stockholm
Pajala
Sweden
Finland
Moscow
Aftonbladet
Kenzis
Tornea
Haparana
Woodring urges Kansas Dems to back favorite son in 1940
Secretary of War Harry H. Woodring told Kansas Democrats to back a favorite son in the 1940 presidential race and signaled he expects Roosevelt not to seek a third term. He urged the sunflower delegation to hide behind a favorite son until sentiment crystallizes and endorsed an at large slate including Lynn R. Brodrick C. M. Fitzwilliam and Guy Helvering. He also urged unit rule to keep the delegation cohesive.
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Topeka
Harry H. Woodring
Kansas
Roosevelt
Washington
Woodring
Lynn R. Brodrick
State
C. M. Fitzwilliam
Federal Internal Revenue
Guy T. Helvering
Scouts Campaign Sees $1200 Raised In Lawrence Drive
The first day of the Boy Scout financial drive in Lawrence brought in $1200 toward a $1400 annual budget. General chairman Van Bruner praised the response as the best yet, noting 55 solicitors have worked since yesterday morning. Finance chairman Lyle Gibbon led a breakfast kickoff and report luncheon at Wiedemann's.
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Boy Scout
Boy Scouts
Lawrence
van Bruner
Lyle Gibbon
Wiedemann’s
Altmark Case Seen to Define Rule on Norwegian Waters
London reports in authoritative British circles say the Altmark case should fix a rule on belligerents using Norwegian territorial waters in the Allied blockade of Germany. Talks between Britain and Norway over the incident are viewed as the basis for the ruling. Britain has requested internment of the Altmark, while Oslo dispatches suggest the German ship may be allowed to depart at will.
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London
Germany
Britain
Norway
Romania Bans Aviation Oil Shipments to Germany
Bucharest reports a government decree blocking refined aviation oil exports to Germany amid Britain and France pressure. The move counters a prior deal with Germany to boost shipments in exchange for higher export taxes. Britain and France warned Romania could threaten independence guarantees.
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Bucharest
Britain
France
Germany
Karl Clodius
Romania
Rumania
Carol
London
Great Britain
Former labor board official testifies on Wagner Act changes
Bene dict Wolf, ex secretary of the labor board, said he conferred with J Warren Madden Edwin S Smith and Nathan Witt in December 1938 before starting a campaign to persuade Congress that rank and file AFL members opposed changes to the Wagner act. He warned action was needed as amendments activists were very active. The others reportedly viewed the matter as less grave.
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Washington
Benedict Wolf
The
Labor Board
Congress
American Federation of Labor
Wolf
New York
House
J. Warren Madden
Edwin S. Smith
Nathan Witt
Debaters to Attend Oklahoma Tournament in Norman
Dr. E C Buehler and KU debate coach will take four University of Kansas team members to Norman Oklahoma for tournaments. Debaters include Donald Hayman Formosa Keith Schuerman Salina and Bob Hedges James Meredith Wichita.
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E. C
Buehler
K. U
Ail
Norman
Okla
University of Oklahoma
Donald Hayman
Formosa
Keith Schuerman
Salina
Bob Hedges
James Meredith
Wichita
Stock Market Index Dips to 50.3 After Yesterday
The index tracking 60 stocks sits at 50.3, down from 50.4 reported yesterday. Traders monitor small caps and energy shares amid mixed results across sectors.
Referee Rules Chrysler Workers Eligible for Unemployment Pay
Detroit February 21 A state referee ruled nearly 3 million in unemployment benefits should be paid to about 27 000 Chrysler workers among 50 000 plus affected by a October labor dispute. 23 000 workers across three Chrysler plants are excluded for strikes found. The decision covers ten Detroit area plants and disqualifies Dodge main plant hourly workers tied to production slowdowns.
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Detroit
Chrysler Corporation
PMTL
Retferee
Charles Rubinoff
Michigan
Rubinoff
Chrysler
Dodge
Dodge Truck
Dodge Forge
W H Burke Signals Bid For Kansas Governor
W H Burke, federal internal revenue collector at Wichita, announced at a Democratic Washington Day event he would run for governor if he is the party choice. He will file on June 20 if the nomination seems certain, otherwise he will back the party nominee. Burke, from Little River, has backing from party leaders but may face opposition within the Democratic camp.
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Topeka
W H. Burke
Internal Revenue
Wichita
Burke
State Board of Administration
Walter A. Haxman
Guy T. Helvering
Federal Internal Revenue
Harry H. Woodring
Lynn R. Brodrick
Little River
Moses
Kansas Skies Clear Boost Wheat After Snow
Topeka reports clearing skies and moderating sun will bring near 40 to 45 degree highs tomorrow. Tonight will drop to 20 to 25 with a light westward wind easing lingering snow. Roads open in towns that endured heavy weekend snow as wheat growers welcome moisture and sun.
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Topeka
Kansas
A. D. Robb
Robb
Kansas City
Wichita
Concordia
Hutchinson
Hihways
Potato Planting Placed At Lower Acreage This Year
Topeka February 21 The federal agricultural statistics office says Kansas growers will plant about 11 600 acres of early potatoes this spring down from 12 600 acres in 1929. The drop is partly due to last year’s low prices and harvest conditions.
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Topeka
Kansas
Federal
City Hall and Courthouse to Close for Washington's Birthday
City clerk J. W. Stone announced closures of city hall and the courthouse for all of tomorrow in observance of Washington's birthday. WPA enrollments show 2305 893 on February 14, up 18 086 from the prior week.
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J. W. Stone
Washington
Works Projects Administration
Banks in Lawrence Closed for Washington's Birthday
Closing notice states Lawrence banks will not operate on Thursday February 22 in observance of Washington's Birthday. Adv.
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Lawrence
Washington
Adv
Narcotics Raid Nets Three Arrested at Used Car Lot
Harry Mintier Elmer Scoon Bateson and George Wevermuller were arrested in a raid on the Minner used car lot at 745 Connecticut Street. Sheriff Charles Banning said four months of local investigation and weeks of federal work led to the arrests. No charges filed yet as authorities review forged prescriptions and alleged narcotics sales under Federal Narcotic Laws and Kansas statutes.
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Harry Mintier
Elmer “Scoon” Bateson
George Wevermuller
Minner
Connecticut Street
Charles Banning
Gasoline Spill After Highway Collision at Baldwin Junction
About 2 500 gallons of gasoline spilled onto the highway when a 1940 Pontiac driven by C N Poe of Bartlesville Oklahoma collided with a Penn Central Oil semi trailer driven by Virgil Ellis of DeSoto at the U S 50 and 59 intersection. Two unloading pipes broke loose and released fuel while bystanders collected much of it in tubs. The spill did not ignite and was reported to the state highway patrol. Patrolmen L L Richardson and John Haley investigated.
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Baldwin Junction
C. N. Poe
Bartlesville
Okla
Jin
U. S. 50
Virgil Ellis
DeSoto
Penn Central Oil Company
Kansas City
Kan
State Highway Patrol
L. L. Richardson
John Haley
Elephants Recaptured After Cole Brothers Circus Fire
Rochester Indiana residents and circus staff rounded up the last of eleven elephants that wandered after a blaze destroyed the Cole Brothers winter quarters. The fire killed over 100 animals with owners Zack Terrell and Jess Adkins estimating losses between 150000 and 200000 dollars.
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Rochester
Ind
Cole Brothers Circus
Zack Terrell
Jess Adkins
Taft to back Vandenberg in Wisconsin primary
Washington reports an informal Taft and Van denberg coalition forming to block Dewey from an early head start in the Wisconsin primary April 2. Senator Taft announced he would not enter the race and is expected to quietly support Senator Vandenberg of Michigan.
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Washington
Taft
Vandenberg
Thomas E. Dewey
Wisconsin
Ohio
Michigan
Roosevelt and Mills Form New Film Slot Machine Venture
James Roosevelt son of the President joins with Fred L Mills of Chicago to form a new enterprise. Roosevelt will have Globe Movie Company produce weekly short films to run in nickel or possibly dime slot machines after a signed contract announced by Roosevelt's office.
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James Roosevelt
Hollywood
Fred L. Mills
Chicago
Roosevelt
Globe Movie !Company
Harris is killed in front room shootout over axe claim
Earl Harris, 37, Negro, was shot and killed at 6 PM at 1305 New Jersey St in the home of Lewis Troy, who was taken by police after a lengthy statement claiming self defense. An inquest is set for tomorrow at 9:30 AM with charges held in abeyance. Harris’s widow and mother survive.
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Earl H. Harris
New Jersey Street
Lewis Troy
Troy
Harris
L. K. Zimmer
Milton P. Beach
Zimmer
Kansas City
Mary Louise Harris
Henry Harris
Mildred D. Watson
Pair Abducted While on Peace Checking Mission
Two British intelligence officers Captain Richard Benny Stevens and Sigismund Parne Rast were abducted near Venlo in the Netherlands during a mission to listen for a German peace overture. Foreign Undersecretary Butler said they were authorized to report on a German approach but were treated disgracefully and remain in Berlin.
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London
Geeneseret Nolen
Netherlands
R. A. Butler
Richard Benny Stevens
Sigismund Parne Rast
Venloo
Butler
House of Mmons
Stevens
Best
Berlin
Winter Wheat Shows Green Growth After Mild Improvement
Topeka February 21 The CP A report notes a slight improvement in winter wheat condition over the past week with plants turning green. Moisture has penetrated the soil providing temporary relief from the extended dry spell that persisted through the fall months.
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Topeka
Federal
Rockefeller Donates 100000 to Finnish Relief Fund
Herbert Hoover announced a $100000 donation from John D. Rockefeller Jr. to the Finnish relief fund. Rockefeller praised the fund's humanitarian services and urged continued support from Americans.
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Rockefeller
New York
Herbert Hoover
Finnish Relief Fund Today
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Confession in Phi Delt Fire Mystery May Be Repudiated
Father says youth will plead not guilty at preliminary hearing. Claflin, senior economics major, admitted setting four fires at the Phi Delta Theta house causing substantial damage. Investigators and parties remain cautious as the case moves toward formal charges Friday morning.
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Phi Delta Theta
John M. Claflin
John Claflin
O. Q. Claflin
Kansas City
Kan
Journal-World
John
Milton Beach
Chaflin
Latchem
Claflin
John Spaulding
Wichita
Sam Sifers
Sherlock Holmes
Spaulding
Clyde Latchem
LeRoy Bowery
Thomas Jaycox
Peter A. Kelly
Girard
Crawford Couuty
John W. Spaulding
Robert S. Gray
Tom Rankin
Quenemo
Jay Sullivan
Emporia
Lyon County
Charles Banning
Jude Anderson
Wife Takesrap Pleads Guilty to Liquor Charge
Mrs Wilma Palmer admitted guilt before District Judge Hugh Means on a charge of possessing intoxicating liquor. She was fined 100 dollars and began a 30 day jail term. Her parole request was taken under advisement as her 16 month old son stays with his paternal grandparents. Her husband Robert N Palmer had a related charge dismissed following police raids on February 2.
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Wilma Palmer
Hugh Means
Palmer
Largest Civic Feed Planned for Kansas City
Kansas City to host the largest civic luncheon in its history with 2,500 guests at the municipal auditorium for Washington’s Birthday. National American Legion commander Raymond J. Kelly will speak as caterers transport 1,400 feet of French bread and 425 cherry pies from a hotel to the dining room in heated trucks.
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Kansas City
Municipal Auditorium
Raymond J. Kelly
The
American Legion
Court Finds Three Guilty Of Smoking Ban Violation
The E U student court found three students guilty of smoking in forbidden zones on campus. Emmy Jane Harbin and Jim McClure pleaded guilty while Pat Maloney Jr was found guilty by a five judge vote. The court will reconvene at 3 30 tomorrow to render its decision.
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E. U
Emmy-Jane Harbin
Jim McClure
Pat Maloney, Jr
British Air Aid to Finland Reported by Officials
Authorities said the British government released large quantities of military supplies to Finland, including 144 planes among bombers and fighters, in a move disclosed tonight from London.
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Finland
London
Fire at Phi Delta Theta House Involves John Claflin
The account shows John M. Claflin admitting to starting a fire at the Phi Delta Theta fraternity on October 24 1939 by igniting toilet paper with a matches folder. He describes lighting the paper and waiting about 15 minutes before discovery by Warren Newcomer.
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John Claflin
J. W. Spaulding
John M. Claflin
Lawrence
Kansas
Edgehill Road
John
North 17Th
Kansas City
Thad Robbins
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
A. _ Warren Newcomer
Weather Outlook For Kansas Tonight And Thursday
Fall conditions continue with little temperature change through tonight and Thursday. Regional readings show a 24 hour high around 27 and a low near 2 with slight variations from a year ago.
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Kansas
Cses
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Harry Woodring
Altmark
NLRB
Oklahoma
W. H. Burke
Federal Internal Revenue Collector
Potent
Randolph Carpenter
Marion
W. G. Fink
Fredonia
Haxman’s Tax Commission
George McGill
United States
Innis D. Harris
Huxman’s Corporation Commission
Evan Griffith
Manhattan
Huxman
Jerry E. Driscoll
Russell
Highway Commission
Omar Ketchum
H. R. Knickerbocker
Hoch Auditorium
Taft and Vandenberg
Earl Harris
John M. Chaflin
John Snaulding
Eldridge Hatel
Kelly
Spalding
Snauldina
Clafin
Snaulding
Wife
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