British ship sunk after flag mixup on US colors
Berlin reports an armed British merchant ship out of Montreal flying what appeared to be the United States flag and hull colors, said to conceal its nationality, was sunk in the Indian Ocean by German naval forces. The 7,178-ton Canadian vessel, owned by Canadian Tramp Shipping, faced possible American flag misuse concerns. Other British merchant ships were damaged or sunk by submarines and bombers as German forces intensified attacks on English coastal shipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Montreal
High Command
United States
Indian Ocean
Lloyd’s
Canadian Tramp Shipping Company, Ltd
Washington
Britain
England
Germany
Helgoland
Scotland
Canadian naval HQ denies Berlin sinking claim
Ottawa reports naval headquarters says there is no information on German reports that the British merchant ship Canadian Cruiser was sunk in the Indian Ocean and that she carried American colors. A spokesman cautions Germans have issued misleading reports before for their purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canadian Naval Headquarters
Berlin
Indian Ocean
United States
Naval Headquarters
Do You Know Interest and Taxes for the Next Year
The item asks about federal interest payments for the next fiscal year and the average share for about thirty million families. It also questions whether an average family with 1800 in government bonds at 2.25 percent would owe taxes equal to the government’s interest payment, and what payoff would be if the public debt of seventy billion were stretched to 35 years and the resulting tax burden for the average taxpayer and the nation.
Tax Burden Calculations From January Budget Report
The budget sent to Congress asks 1.225 billion dollars to pay interest on the national debt. Average tax per family for the next year would be about 41 dollars. An average taxpayer would pay roughly 420 dollars in total taxes including national state and local levies. The total annual tax burden across the country is about 14.9 billion, with projections showing a five hundred sixty billion dollar tax sum over eight years plus seventy billion more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Evhole
W.S.R
Journal-World Classifieds Offer Extra Cash Through Ads
Readers are urged to use Journal-World classified advertising to sell unused household items. Quick listing options help homeowners turn clutter into cash with simple steps and contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal- World
Senator Capper Decries War Bill With Broad Powers Claim
In a prepared address Senator Capper denounced the aid bill as a war and dictatorship measure. He warned it would grant the President near unlimited control over domestic industry and defense production while pledging to define peace aims and answer where the nation is headed. Supporters and opponents reported gains in the week long debate as voting on amendments loomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stimson
Roosevelt
Capper
United States
Wheeler
D.-Mont
Barkley
Kentucky
Taft
Ellender
D.-La
D. C. Webb Named Manager of Montgomery Ward Store
D. C. Webb has been named manager of the Montgomery Ward store in Lawrence he took over duties today. He comes from Horton where he managed the company store and has six years with the organization. Webb succeeds Clifford Lyons who resigned after leading the store for a year and a half. J. A. Swarm will continue as assistant manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C
Savitt Orchestra Arrives in Lawrence for University Gig
Heard in Lawrence reports Jan Savitt and 22 members of his band arriving at the Hotel Eldridge this morning. The dance band will perform at the University tonight. Prof. John A Hess of Ohio State was honored but declined the presidency of the American Association of Teachers of German. The League of Women Voters schedules 7:30 pm meeting at the courthouse to review school board candidates. Prof. C S Skilton, with a fractured left forearm, is back home from hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan Savitt
Lawrence
Eldridge
University
John A A. Hess
Ohio State University
Athens
American Association of Teachers of Germany
Boston
Hess
Modern Language Journal
National Federation of Modern Language Teachers
University of Kansas
League of Women Voters
Court House
C. S. Skilton
Sophomore Hop tickets sell fast at KU campus
Fred Littooy of Olathe reports 700 Sophomore Hop tickets sold by 2 PM with fifty remaining before the semi formal dance fills Memorial Union ballroom. Jan Savitt and The Top Hatters set to start at 8 tonight as part of KU events in Lawrence. Mayor Russell and City Clerk Stone return from St Louis after attending a mayors conference and spend last night in Columbia after Kansas Missouri game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Littooy
Olathe
University of Kansas
Jan Savitt
Top Hatters
Memorial Union Ballroom
C. B. Russell
J. W. Stone
St. Louis
U.S. Conference of Mayors
Columbia
Alpha Tau Omega Initiation Planned in Lawrence
T B Beatty from Topeka province chief for Alpha Tau Omega will help in the formal initiation of pledges in Lawrence tomorrow morning. The local chapter hosts many members at a dinner and through the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Beatty
Topeka
Alpha Tau Omega
Lawrence
French Stand Against Thai Demands in Indo China
In Vichy February 22 French officials reject a Thai claim to about one third of Laos and Cambodian provinces in French Indochina. They warn they may resume hostilities rather than concede terms believed too severe. The armistice set for February 25 expires, with Indo China’s war council reportedly weighing alignment with Anglo American powers amid Tokyo peace talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vichy
France
Japan
Laos
Cambodian
Indo-China
Thailand
Indo- China
LA Broadcast
Domei
Supreme Council of War
New York PTA Officers Elected At Founders Day Meeting
New York PTA members met Thursday evening in the school auditorium to mark Founders Day with a history reading by retiring Past Presidents Club head Mrs David Passon. Incoming president Mrs Frank Liggett introduced former presidents including C V Leigh and Frank Hatch. Officers elected for next year are Mrs Clarence Stewart president, Mrs Edwin Stansbury vice president, Mrs Walter Sneegas secretary, and Miss Mertie Edwards treasurer. A scouting talk by Armin Woestemeyer followed. Washington’s birthday was highlighted with red candles and sweet peas on the table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Pta
David Passon
New York P.T
Frank Liggett
C. V. Leigh
Frank Hatch
H. W. Edmondson
Lea Applegate
Woodie Laughlin
C. Cc. Krum
C. E B. Tefft
Harold Skinner
Clarence Stewart
Edwin Stansbury
Walter Sneegas
Mertie Edwards
Armin Woestemeyer
Boy Scouts
Fred Shimmons
Man Gravy
George Rutter
Duane Glenn
Jess Carney
Gaylord Schneck
Washington
Figure Analyst to Visit Montgomery Ward Corset Dept
Marie Wilson head of the corset department plans a three day event with Miss Vaughn the visiting corsetiere offering free advice on fitting and selection of foundation garments to visitors at the store next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Wilson
Montgomery Ward
Miss Vaughn
Kindergarten children chosen for Rip Van Winkle theater
Kindergarten pupils from Pinckney New York Woodlawn and Lincoln schools were selected to play animal roles in a children's theater production of Rip Van Winkle. Mrs Charles Stough will direct rehearsals at McAllaster school starting Monday at 3 30.
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Charles Stough
Haydn
McAllaster School
Mother Ragle
Harold Allen
Mertie Edwards
New York School
Mary
Louise Patton
Virginia Rose Fleer
Richard Tusher
Pinckney
Sandra King
Bob Brosius
Patricia Allison
McAllaster
Peggy Rooker
Janice Lee Emick
Joan Jones
Cordley
Bobby Odell
Nancy Jane Jerome
Carol Percival
New York
Patsy Goble
Betty Ann Purdue
Betty Higgins
Woodlawn
Charles Newman
Fred Ingard
Peggy Howard
Lincoln
KU Alumni Board Approves Two Nominating Committees
The University of Kansas Alumni board approved two nomination committees appointed by President Oscar Stauffer Topeka to draft separate candidate slates for board offices. Retiring officers include Stauffer Hutchings Thiele and Mrs Myra Little Reitz. Ballots will be mailed to KU alumni worldwide.
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University of Kansas Alumni Board of Directors
Oscar Stauffer
Topeka
Stauffer
Harland Hutchings
Kansas City
Walter Thiele
Myra Little Reitz
Church of God to dedicate rebuilt building early
The Church of God plans a early dedication of its rebuilt church noted to proceed faster than expected. Services will occur at the courthouse this Sunday with temporary seating and a nationally known speaker sought to lead a three week dedication campaign following the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God
Watkins Memorial tabulates influenza inoculation results
Watkins Memorial hospital staff begins tallying results from influenza vaccines given to 800 persons at the University of Kansas including staff and students. Each of 1,600 cards holds 29 answers and processing will take time. Ten University houses with some vaccine participants had not submitted reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watkins Memorial Hospital
University of Kansas
Women’s Society of Christian Service hosts birthday lunch
The Bethel group held a covered dish luncheon and birthday party at Mrs. John Bredels’ home on Wednesday February 12, with 24 members present. Devotionals were led by Elizabeth Baker and a missionary study by Florence Garber with Alma Albright and Viva Clark assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of Christian Service
John Bredels
Elizabeth Baker
Florence Garber
Mis
Alma Albright
Viva Clark
Mra
Godlip Oddrie
Roy Dodder
Sociery
Charley Forth
Albert Transmeir
Rita Lee
Karen Rose
Smiths Garber
John Smith
Lone Star
Phaeron Miller
Lawrence
Dwight Smith
Garnett
Wil Smith
Lloyd Hoffman
Henry Vleer
Lois Hepner
Henry Fleer
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Ernest Albright
Martha Louise
Topeka
Clarence Albright
Mac Vanere
Ben Baker
Elnor
Leland D
Cantropolis
Albert Turner
Raymond Oehrie
Elaine
Alan
George Hepner
British Move Expected as Germany Presses Balkans
London reports authoritative British sources say a German army advance into Bulgaria is imminent within two days. If Bulgaria falls without resistance, Sofia's British minister George Rendel may depart, with decision resting in his hands. Reports cite Danube bridge work and requisitioned billets for German officers as signs of looming invasion and possible Yugoslav corridor talks with Greece for access to Salonika.
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London
Bulgaria
Sofia
George Rendel
Danube
Germany
Yugoslavia
Greece
Aegean
Salonika
Associated Press
Belgrade
Switzerland
Dragila Veetkovic
Adolf Hitler
Albania
Italy
Adriatic
Zara
Hungary
Exchange Telegraph
Zig Sol
Valentine Party at Tinwood Sunday School
The Tinwood Sunday school held a valentine party Friday afternoon with teachers and children present. Families and neighbors visited, helped celebrate Duane Torneden’s birthday, and shared cake cookies and candy. Recollections include visits from Mrs Hughey and Mrs Hughey to Oscar Brown in Tonganoxie and several weekend visits among local households.
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Tinwood
Douglas
Orville Hughey
May Hughey
Oscar Brown
Tonganoxie
W. IX. Kline
California
Jake French
Dolph French
Arnold Torneden
Retta Lou
Lloyd Douglas
Frank
Charles Davidson
Melvin
Charles
Valentines Party and Community News From Hopewell and Independence
The Independence and Hopewell schools held a Valentine party for mothers on February 14 with contests and refreshments. Other items note Mrs. Don Baker and Mrs. Margie Howell hosting pupils, hospital visits, social visits, Lions club, and Hopewell Country Club activities with gatherings in Baldwin and Topeka.
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Independence
Don Baker
Margie Howell
Jardon
Fred Purvis
Marja Lee
Calvin
Arlie Lederer
Linda Lou
Wellsville
Lederer
Lewis Tucker
Lois
Arthur Rockhold
Excelsior
Ft. Riley
Agricultural College
Manhattan
Mra
Roy Merchant
Lions Club
Baldwin Odd Fellows Hall
Earl Lederer
Thelma
Topeka
Hopewell Country Club
Henry Bailey
Ray Reynolds
Valentine Vertiea
Ed McGowan
Leonard Whitted
George Reynolds
Valentine
Frances Bailey
Ben Hammond
Pleasant Valley Social Roundup Near Lawrence
Pleasant Valley notes detail visits and gatherings among locals including Ward Landis family at Virgil Landis home Pleasant Grove and Lawrence attendees for 4 H clubs. The Meadow Lark 4 H club met February 11 with a new date first Tuesday, plus classroom activities and Valentine exchanges.
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Games
Sick person recovering in a Kansas City hospital. Frank Ortoff and Leone Andrew hosts. Ward Landis and family with Charles Oehlert visit. T J Cox of Lawrence visits George Richardson family. Donald Andrew played for Tonganoxie in 26 24 win. Norma Lynch and Dale Babbitt attend Woodlawn game. Cathcart visits Argel Cochran. Absent students listed. Albert Lynch dental work in Lawrence. Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau met Feb 14 with fats from the farm lesson and noon dinner. Next meeting March 6 with Otto Luckan. Eugene McCabrin family visits. Fodder threshing and prep for spring work continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Landis
Virgil Landis
Pleasant Grove
W. W. Garratt
T. L. Holmes
Eudora
E. H. Farr
Lawrence
J. W. Alexander
Catherine Luckan
Mary Ann Peterson
Lillian Ellis
Shirley Garratt
VV. W. Garratt
Neil Thayer
Thayer
Veterans Hospital
Wadsworth
Leone Andrew
Phoyd
Donald
Merritt Woodward
Columbia
H. J. Peterson
Mary Hereman
Alfred
Walnut Grove
Weeks
Will Howser
Warren Ladis
B. J. Babbitt
Albert Lynch
Meadow Lark
Miss Morgan
Valentine
Argel Cochran
Edith Ludham
Catherine Booth
Pleasant Valley School House
Crystal Gabhart
Faye Brown
Margaret Colman
Alvena Kxnabe
Grace Benton
Edith Norman
Jena Jevans
Vivian Shields
Lorene Deckwa
Harold Fisher
Iarold Fisher
Mary Vera Sparks
Margaret Sparks
Howard Lynch
J. C. Maloney
Longanecker Farm
McKay
Heulan Richardson
Carl
Everett Beckner
J.C. Maloney
George Richardson
Karen
T. J. Hiatt
Reta
Verna Beckner
Lloyd Hegeman
Edd Jeay
Kansas City
Frank Ortoff
Doris
Donald Andrew
Tonganoxie
Norma Lynch
Dale Babbitt
Woodlawn
Dale
Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau
Eugene McCabrin
Bob
Jack
Harry Broers
Gon
Vernon
College Notes Highlight Civil Service Moves
Miss Leta Jacob held a civil service position in Fort Worth Texas. Typing students under Miss Bruner presented a George Washington program this week. Mildred Petefish left school to join the Standard Life Insurance Co offices. Two civil service training classes are to be organized next week. Watson Ore works in the adjutant general's office in Washington D C. Quenten Dressler spent the weekend at his home in Great Bend.
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Business College
Leta Jacob
Fort Worth
Tex
Miss Bruner
George Washington
Assembly
Mildred Petefish
Standard Life Insurance Co
Watson Ore
Adjutant General's Office
Washington, D. C
Quenten Dressler
Great Bend
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U.S
McCarran
D. C. Webb
Owen Barnett
Truman Todd
Kan
NEA
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Kaw
Paul C. Schulte
Leavenworth
Goverment
P.T.A
Woentemeyer
Rip van Winkle
K.A
Watkins Hospital
Bethel
Ing
Lola Baker
William Adriance
Clair
Douglas County
Anne Lederer
Maria Lee Purvis
Edgar Jardon
M. J. Jardon
Joan
Loren Williams
Will Vaughn
W. R. Jeffries
Oscar Heinen
Geneva
O. R. Kellar
Villa Eden
Hopewell
Pleasant Valley
Westinghouse
Olson Bros
Carl W. McKeen & Co
Commerce
Harrison
Kansas City, Mo
Lawrence National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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