Inter American panel seeks means to enforce neutrality zone
In Rio de Janeiro on January 16 the Inter American neutrality committee studied concrete enforcement options for the 300 mile safety zone Britain rejected as ineffective. Prof Charles Fenwick US rep said belligerents could be kept out if republics unite on enforcement. Vargas Brazil president urged respect for the zone and free commerce within it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio de Janeiro
Great Britain
Britain
Charles Fenwick
United States
Pan- American Union Governing Board
Fenwick
Bryn Mawr College
Getulio Vargas
Brazil
Americas
Panama
Vargas
Ambassador Cudahy arrives amid Dutch Belgian tension
Amsterdam reports the new United States ambassador to Belgium, John Cudahy, hastening to his post despite assurances of no imminent invasion danger. Berlin sources claim Paris provoked the scare while ships Arendskerk and Fedora are mentioned in broader war fears. Belgian and Dutch forces move to semi alarm as troop concentrations surge near borders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Bellum
Netherlands
United States
Belgium
John Cudahy
Ireland
Dublin
Washington
Berlin
Paris
Germany
Cudahy
Luxembourg
Joseph Davies
Arendskerk
Bay of Biscay
London
South Africa
Antwerp
Fedora
Lisbon
Brussels
Break Up Gang of Thieves Across Kansas Civilian Plants
Kansas Bureau of Investigation director Lou Richter says agents with four county sheriffs busted a gang that robbed electric light plants in Herington McPherson and Larned. Two men Charles Rankin and Raymond Danner are in custody at Abilene charged with grand larceny. Several others sought. Federal relief funds in Kansas total 156 857 41 with 10 525 954 spent in late 1930s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toneka
Lou ‘Richter
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Herington
McPherson
Larned
Richter
Charles Rankin
Raymond Danner
Abilene
Airpctar
KRT
Dielmenn
Stine, McPherson
Phillins qAanting
Kansas
Washingtonm
Tan
Roosevelt
Finnish Border Wars Turn Family Tragedy in Salla Front
Finnish officer recounts a brother killing his brother during a border clash in Lapland. He says Russian operations are aided by Finnish border jumpers and Komsomol attached troops who resist surrender, endure cold, and fight to the last round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salla
UPA
Lapland
Russia
Red Army
Finland
Communist Youth Organization
Komsomol
Komsomolists
Joseph Stalin
Kansas National Guard association reorganized again in Kansas
Topeka January 16 Brig Gen Milton R McLean state adjutant general was elected secretary treasurer and a member of the executive council which will later select a president and vice president Other council members include Capt R R Thompson Iola Lt Col Wint Smith Salina and Capt Charles W Bryant Council Grove Gov Payne Ratner praised the guard as one of the finest institutions in Kansas at a dinner last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas National Guard Association
Milton R.mclean
R. R. Thompson
Iola
Wint Smith
Salina
Charles W. Bryant
Council Grove
Payne Ratner
No Guarantee to Sweden Denied by England
Stockholm January 16. An official denial was issued that England has offered Sweden a guarantee against violation of Sweden’s integrity. The Norwegian agency also reported that Foreign Minister Halvdan Koht denied claims abroad that Britain would guarantee Norway’s integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
England
Sweden
Norwegian Telegraphic Agency
Halvdan Koht
Britain
Norway
Truth about Advertising Encourages Thrift and Penny Saving
Charles Roth argues that newspaper advertising helps families stretch pennies by comparing prices across stores, ensuring better value and quality. He cites a mother who teaches children to read ads and use them as a public service guiding smarter spending and budgeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B, Roth
Baldwin News Highlights Local Social and Community Events
Walter T. Brown handles Baker finances in Atchison. Lloyd McHenry visits with daughters in Fairview at the Banks home. Leitaker and son visit Kansas City. Rev. and Mrs Groh of Overbrook stop by Baldwin friends. Chapter CE PEO meets at Mrs Thompson’s home. Clyde Stewart recovers from a knee injury. Talley announces birth of a son in Lawrence. in Baldwin after holidays. Roy Baker aids Perkins funeral in Baldwin. Alpha Chi winter party at Rebekah lodge hall features Chester Moore orchestra. Marilyn Swedbere introduced as a new pledge. Beulah Helen Stewart plans Baldwin post office move to High street. David Charles born January 8 to Baker graduates Mrs Pike and family. Allen Daupherty hosts bridge club with guests Flickinger and Dr. Gilbert. Drew University professor W M Gilbert to visit Baldwin. Baker German club to host Musikabend in Centenary hall with Baker band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter T. Brown
Baker
Atchison
Lloyd McHenry
Margaret
Madelyn
Roberta
Fairview
Paul Banks
Frank C. Leitaker
Frank, Jr
Kansas City
Joseph P. Groh
Overbrook
Baldwin Friends
P.E.O
Lawrence L. Thompson
Clyde Stewart
Floyd Talley
Lawrence
Talleys
Potter
Baldwin
College
Charles Pike
Sapulpa
Okla
David Charles
Genevieve Watson
C. N. Murray
E. P. Hall
Allen Daupherty
Bridge Club
Stanley Flickinger
W. M. Gilbert
Drew Uni
Linwood Births and Local News Highlight Morristown Couple
Linwood notes the birth of Helen Elizabeth Hoffman on January 4 1940 to Mr and Mrs Clarence Hoffman of Morristown New Jersey. The item also lists local visitors illnesses and social visits including Mrs F M Evans now in critical condition at her daughter's home in Kansas City Kansas. The Linwood basketball team lost two games Friday night and the page ends with a classified prompt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Hoffman
Morristown
N. J
Helen Elizabeth
Hoffman
Roberta Housman
Howard Housman
F. M. Evans
Howard Hatfield
Kansas’ City
Kan
E. A. Evans
Charles Hicks, Jr
Melvin
Lawrence
Harry Engle
Sunay
Ed Bourn
John Snider
H. B. Browning
Browning
Topeka
A. H. Engle
Kansas City
McKune
Alvie Gately
Monticello
C. E. Rucker
Frank Harbaugh
Tonganoxie
Harold Keubler
Velma German
Lawrence Business College
Quince German
Theodore Meineke
Meike
L. B. Meineke
Pegey
Lillian
Joe
Nancy
A. T. Meineke
Roy Serviss
Jimmie Jamison
Leon Jamison
St. Louis
Jimmie
Linwood
Wansing
Pinckney and Cordley Pupils Workshop Cinderella Plans
Cordley pupils display posters advertising Cinderella in downtown windows. Pinckney students read and write poems, exchange letters with Europe, feed birds, and prepare for the Cinderella play at Lawrence Memorial High School January 19 and 20 with Miss Dorothy Allen as Fairy Godmother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Anderson
Cordley
Cinderella
Pinckney
Pinckney School
A.A.U.W
Lawrence Memorial High School
Dorothy Allen
Scientist Speaks on Russia Finland at Junior High Assembly
Dr. Lyle S. Powell addressed ninth grade pupils at a Thursday morning assembly about the Russian Finland situation. He compared country size land nature population and government with the United States and outlined some historical context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle S. Powell
Powell
School nurses lead ninth graders in home care lesson
Miss Henderson organized a home room program for all ninth graders while Miss Allen and Miss Woodruff taught care of the sick and bedmaking. Nurse Kindlesperger demonstrated hospital bed positions and moving patients, plus bath care for bed-fast individuals. The Junior High opened basketball with Oread, 10 9, and lists 17 squad members including returning players Stucker, Pickens, Stevens, Pippert, and Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dread
Kirh
Soweta Grover
Jack Twente
Billie Ellis
Pete Allen
Oread High School
Oread
Harry Stucker
John Pickens
James Stevens
Milton Pippert
Bryan
Sperry Team Names Players For Friday Game
Sperry coach lists Wesley Baker Charles Black Franklin Findley Robert Green Everett Hill Clifford McDonald Robert Mendenhall Bernard Moor man Richard Patterson Charles Robertson Paul Stavros and Odd Williams among squad for Friday home game against Olathe.
Test results center on gym class dance exams
Mid year grades reflect girls’ performance in dance drills including the fox trot box waltz plain waltz and variations of the plain waltz. The emphasis remains on rhythm technique and coordination demonstrated in these ballroom style steps.
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SU. S
K.bi
Acme Telephoto
Mitsumasa Yonai
Japan
U.S
Association Reorganized
Kansas National Guard
Journal-World
Charles Roth
Baldwin News
Versity
Madison
Thursay
Baker German Club
Centenary Hall
Baker Band
Fine Arts
Rocket Service
Wichita
City
Fort Worth
Dallas
Des Moines
St. Paul-Minneapolis
Rock Island
Tri-Cities
J. H. Robinson
Rock Island Lines
Lawrence School News
Oslo
Jack Patchen
Barbara Richards
Lucerne
Switzerland
Junior Haverty
Bill Frances
Holland
George Newton
Charles and
Walace
Ladies of the
Butrum
Hugh Bayles
Alvin Brubaker
Junior High
Harry Mortenson
Congress
Waldemar Gelich
P.T.A
Cookie
Miss Henderson
Sieve Maytag Ltd
Green Bros
Barbara Stanwyck
Paramount
Standard Oil
Charles
Bill” Love
M. R
Tibbett’s
Standard Service
Bridge Station
Massachusetts
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