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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1940

Page

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England Faces All Day Luftwaffe Bombardment Casualties Rise

London reports two killed and 144 wounded as German bombers assault England along the southeast coast northeast Scotland and the eastern shore. RAF and Royal Air Force planes responded with raids on Ruhr Westphalia Belgium and Denmark.

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Arandora Star torpedoed and sunk off Ireland

The British liner Arandora Star carrying Germans and Italians bound for internment in Canada was torpedoed west of the North Channel and sunk. About 1,000 survivors reached a Scottish port. Guards and POW civilians were aboard. a first contingent landed in Quebec and Montreal. Soldiers described the desperate scramble for lifeboats.

London Star Canada Ireland Berlin High Command Age Munique Today North Channnel Scotland Quebec Montreal

Carol Fails to Secure Berlin Backing for Shaken Romania

Bucharest July 3 King Carol II seeks national unity amid internal disorders and anti Jewish rioting after Soviet occupation of Bessarabia and northern Bucovina. Berlin’s refusal to assure German support chills hope for closer ties with the Reich.

Carol Berlin Bucharest Romania Carol II Reich Rumania Russia Bessarabia Bucovina Balkan Carol I Devis Suceava Herta Prut

Kiwanis Talk Highlights Liberty, World Role and Fees

At Wiedemann's Kiwanis lunch Robert Mc Nair Davis of the University law faculty warned that American independence faces greater danger than since 1776 while praising wartime leadership. He urged democracy reliance on persuasion not force and noted rising recording fees under Harold Beck, a rise caused by mortgage registrations and tax-related records increasing quarterly revenue.

Kiwanis Club Wiedemann’s Robert McNair Davis University Law Faculty America Davis United States Harold Beck Register of Deeds Beck Tegister Reles Beck Iree Beck

Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Ross Felony Counts

The Kansas Supreme Court upheld Shawnee County District Judge George A. Kline's ruling quashing 32 counts of compounding a felony against James W. Ross, former telegraph office manager and civic leader, who was accused of taking protection money from bootleggers and gamblers.

Topeka Supreme ‘Court George A. Kline James W. Ross J . Ross

Independence Day Noon Publication Notice

Early paper announces The Journal-World will publish tomorrow at noon in observance of Independence Day.

The Journal-World

War Bulletins and Political Moves From London and Berlin

Prime Minister Churchill plans a war statement at the commons and Attlee told the house occupation of French areas is complete per armistice terms. A Havas dispatch from Vichy says France may call a national assembly for a new constitution under Pétain. London reports formation of an Amazons defense corps to train women in rifle use and possible service with local defense volunteers. Churchill suggests special parliamentary rules for air raid pauses.

London Uly Churchill Attlee Londons Havas Vichy France Marshal Petain Ama Zon Defense Corps Venetia Foster

Pershing Urges Compulsory Military Training In Congress

General Pershing urged immediate enactment of a broad compulsory military training system to keep the United States out of war. He warned modern war favors the prepared, and cited potential life and cost savings from earlier universal training. Grenville Clark and James B. Conant also pressed for the measure amid warnings of invasion threats and naval power shifts.

Congress Washington Ab J. Pershing Senate Military Affairs Committee Tex Pershing United States Grenville Clark National Emergency Committee Asso Ci ‘Tion The Committee Hitler Europe Africa New York James B . Conant Harvard University

Knox Nomination Approval Signals Navy Move

The Senate Naval Committee heard Knox defend his nomination to be secretary of the navy amid questions of coalition government and Republican ties. Henry L. Stimson, also a Republican, is nominated for secretary of war. Knox denied urging U.S. soldiers to Europe and reiterated no coalition with Democrats.

Knox Chicago Navy Senate Henry L. Stimson Fwar Naval Walsh Russell Georgia Byrd Virginia Rhode Island Hale J Maine Barbour Jersey Lena Smith Seth Caling Tydington Bolt Johnson Nox Senate Naval Ommittee Ncx Publis Sr Cand Europe Helen Essary Washington Chairan Walsh D-Wash Fred Essary Baltimore Essary

Junior Chamber Dance Plans Open Social Evening

The newly formed Junior Chamber of Commerce prepares a formal dance at the Country Club tonight. Donald Johns reports 75 ticket sellers anticipate 100 to 140 couples with men possibly removing coats. Billy Walker’s 10 piece jazz band provides music for the 9 to 12 o’clock event.

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Romanian Red Guard Out of Kin and One Sixth Lost

Column near Jassy in Romania shows the retreating forces and the loss of one sixth of Romanian territory to Soviet Russia. Cavalry artillery and trucks parade past civilians as refugees ride by and conscripts begin training in bare feet and peasant dress.

Jassy Rumania Russia

Willkie outlines three man control for campaign

Wendell L Willkie said he plans a three man control group for his presidential campaign with the Republican national chairman and his personal representative handling the independent organization. He favors no large corporate donors and limits contributions to five thousand dollars, rejecting rewards for big contributors. He also noted possible picks for a campaign manager among three or four men and discussed general voter attitudes shifting away from old party lines.

New York Wendell L ‘Willkie Decil John St. Lewis Nator Wheeler D-Mont Culd Wilkie Winkie Leivis Roosevelt Willkie Ae Ie Tela Erste Senator McNary Oregon Elwood Ind

Looking Ahead to Family Finances and Tax Burden

The First National Bank of Lawrence promotes its Trust Department to manage family finances with minimum expenses and taxation. It warns that current expenditures consume 27 of national income and urges reducing private and local public spending to avoid heavier federal costs. Adv. The bank advocates paying as you go to limit debt while planning for rearmament expenses.

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Fourth of July crowds to flood Lawrence Kansas

Lawrence prepares for a full day of activities including a 8:30 pm Memorial stadium fireworks show drawing thousands. The event features a soapbox derby at 9 am, softball games, a boat regatta, and river racing with notable guests from Kansas City and other towns. Parking will be ample and spectators asked to avoid firecrackers.

Lawrence Memorial High School Joe M. Williams Dick Wagstaff Maine Street Mt. Oread K. U Woodlawn South Parks Southpark Lawrence Jayhawk Shawnee County Boat Clubs Fred Shimmons Lawrence Club Shimmons Tommy Gooper,Jr Kansas City Bert 5 Oglesby Thrall Kan Les Independence R. Loughmiller el Dorado Loughmiller

Army training camps open at Fort Riley for youths

Two citizen military camps begin at Fort Riley Kansas. A cavalry camp enrolls 190 white youths while an infantry camp enrolls 815 Black young men. The white camp is noted as the fort’s first. Attendees come from Seventh Corps area with the Black camp drawing from the 6th and 7th areas. Base Gen Robert C Richardson commands the 6th.

Junction City Kan Fort Riley Fort Robert C. Richardson

Coffeyville plans mammoth Willkie reception in August

In Coffeyville Kansas an enthusiastic group of residents and civic leaders met with Topeka Chamber officials to plan a Willkie campaign rally expected to draw about 100 000 people. Willkie, a former Coffeyville High School history teacher, will likely speak in August after his nomination and acceptance address.

Topeka Coffeyville Topeka Chamber of Commerce Wendell ‘Willkie Montgomery County Willkie Hugh Powell Offeyville

Lawrence Wins Summer Volleyball Cup In Tight Finish

Lawrence men defeated the summer session team two games to one to claim the volleyball cup. Referee E L Wellhausen anticipated a librarian team challenge next Tuesday. About 1507 Lawrence children joined dances as Miss Gwen Hunt and Miss Dorothy Gehrer led folk activities on the quadrangle.

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Stock Market Index Report

The average of 60 stocks rose to 140.9 yesterday with gains led by notable price upticks across several blue chip issues. Investors watched market breadth and overall sentiment improved amid cautious trade.

FBI Course Ends for Police Chief Jude Anderson

Chief Jude Anderson returns to Lawrence after completing a three month FBI National Police Academy course begun April 15. Eighty eight officers attended. lectures covered agency structure, fingerprints, raids, lab work, firearms, and sociological aspects of law enforcement.

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Fire damages upstairs bedroom on Connecticut Street

Firefighters responded to 1128 Connecticut Street about 1 15 this afternoon to extinguish a blaze in an upstairs bedroom. Clothing and bed and mattress were destroyed before arrival, with damage confined to the room, according to Chief Paul Ingels.

Connecticut Street L. Roberts Paul Ingels

Weather brief Kansas fair tonight into Thursday

Weather notes show Kansas expecting fair skies tonight and Thursday with a little warmer trend in central and west regions. Temperature readings include 72 at 5 PM and 49 at 9 PM with 66 at 11 AM and 64 at 3 PM. Yesterday’s 24 hour high 93 and low 61.

Kansas Central West

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