Russians Holding On Main Sectors Fight Along Vast Front
Associated Press dispatches from Moscow report major Russian counterattacks across all front sectors as Stalin line breakthroughs threaten Smolensk and Moscow. Soviet air and sea victories accompany ground gains while Finnish relations shift with Britain. Stalin supposedly counsels Turkey on Dardanelles.
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Nevel
Smolensk
Moscow
Zhitomir
Ukraine
Kiev
Baltic
Moscow War Bulletin
Finland
England
Germany
Russia
Britain
Stalin
Ankara
Ismet Inonu
Turkey
Light Rain Douses City as Storm Eases Heat
A morning storm brought .15 inch of rain and a temperature drop from 90 to 76 degrees by 8 AM. Lightning and thunder woke residents, with the wet spell helping inch toward the monthly 4.29 inch goal. Budget Payment Plan ad for Lawrence Building and Loan Association urges worry free home ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Posey
The
Lawrence Building and Loan Association
Mass
Adv
Germans Report Sinking 19 Ships From British Convoy
Berlin announces German submarines sunk 19 ships totaling 116 500 tons from a British convoy in the Atlantic after days of fighting. The release claims a destroyer and a corvette were also destroyed, while safety units discharged torpedoes to cap the losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Depth bombs used off Greenland in self defense Navy report
Washington reports quoted Secretary Knox saying a United States destroyer fired three depth charges off Greenland after hearing a possible submarine signal while rescuing 60 survivors from a steamer. The committee said no further probe into shooting rumors is needed and nothing confirms a sub presence.
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Washington
Senate Naval Committee
Secretary of Navy
Knox
United States
Greenland
Atlantic
Navy
Wheeler
D.-Mont
Harold R. Stark
Naval Generations
Europe
Grand Banks
New York
Stark
Japan Has No Assurance Of Continued U S Trade
Sumner Welles, acting secretary of state, said the United States gave no assurance to Japan that licenses would be issued to permit continuing trade. Clearance would be given to Japanese ships leaving American ports under present conditions, with asset freezing requiring licenses for every transaction involving Japanese cargoes. No promises were made to Japan regarding license grants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sumner Welles
United States
Japan
Welles
Labor talk with Roosevelt reports low strike disruptions
Green Cenfers with President Washington, July 29, and William Green president of the American Federation of Labor, discussed with President Roosevelt the whole labor situation and reported that the percentage of interruptions by strikes at defense plants was at its lowest point.
Aviation Meet Dates Set in Kansas City Then
The Southwest aviation conference decided to hold its convention next year in Kansas City from April 23 to 25 inclusive. The Women’s National Aeronautic Association will hold its national convention here on the same days.
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Kansas City
Pi—_The southwest aviation conference
Women’s National Aeronautic Association
Siam Offers to Trade Loyalty for Indochina Division
A Reuters report from Bangkok says Siam offered Cambodia and Laos to Thailand in exchange for joining Japan’s Asia order. Britain protests possible Thai concessions to a third power and warns Tokyo broadcasts of threats to Thai sovereignty. Washington follows closely as Pepper declares force may be needed to show the U S means business.
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Japan
Reuters
Bangkok
Cambodia
Laos
Thailand
Siam
New Order
Asia
Vichy
France
Shanghai
Tokyo
Malaya
Indo-China
Washington
State Department
White House
Senate
Pepper
D-Fla
Rail earnings rise for Class One lines in first half 1941
Washington reports that 7 class one railroads earned 433 538 408 dollars before interest and rentals in the first six months of 1941, up from 245 523 110 dollars in 1940 and 369 416 251 dollars in 1930. The Association of American Railroads says the annual return on property investment reached 4.07 percent in the first half of 1941, versus 2.32 percent a year ago and 3.46 percent in 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Association of American Railroads
Farm bureau chief urges restraint amid inflation talk
Florence Alabama July 29 Edward Q O Neal president of the American Farm Bureau Federation warns that driving prices to the limit will only cause mild inflation He urges farmers to maintain parity and stick to long standing reasonable demands won by the federation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Ala
Edward Q. O'Neal
American Farm Bureau Federation
Federation
Price Control to Be Asked by F D R
President Roosevelt will ask Congress for price control legislation in a message to be sent tomorrow. Leaders said the plan aims to curb price rises during wartime and may include ceilings on commodities, rent regulations, farm price controls, licenses, and small business protections. The discussion involved Vice President Wallace and top House leaders including Barkley Rayburn and McCormack.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Senate
Barkley
Wallace
Rayburn
House
McCormack
Tax bill debate ends as House adjourns without rule
Washington July 29 administration leaders push to floor the 3.5 billion revenue bill using a gag rule three days of debate would bar amendments but supporters expect passage possible Friday. Critics call the procedure a gag a rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Rayburn
E.S.T
Martin
Massachusetts
Senate
Ways and Means Committee
Republican House
Doughton
D-N.c
Ways and Means Group
House Rules Committee
Congress
Slot Case Stalled in Hung Jury for Slot Machine Trial
The trial of Harry Ingalls and Raymond Stewart on maintaining a slot machine ended with a hung jury in Justice of the Peace court. Albert Drake, operator of Grace's Place at 401 North Second, pleaded guilty to maintaining a slot machine and paid a $100 fine plus $8.50 costs. The retrial for Ingalls and Stewart is set for Wednesday, August 6. Jurors listed include Clarence Houk, George Ansdell, J. B. Harris, Ivan Rowe, Homer Allison, and John Rendall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Ingalls
Raymond Stewart
Court of Justice of the Peace
Robert B. Ovler
Milton P. Beach
Albert Drake
Grace’s Place
North Second Street
Charles C. Rankin
Inealls-Stewart
Ovier
Clarence Houk
George Ansdell
J. B. Harris
Ivan Rowe
Homer Allison
John Rendall
Prison Strike Over Food In Wisconsin Prison
About 3850 inmates at the Wisconsin state prison joined a food protest striking on July 29. The walkout involved roughly one fourth of the facility's population as tensions over meals rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waupun, Wis
Wisconsin State Prison
Churchill Sees U S Aid Behind Britain in War Drive
In a 92 minute Commons speech Churchill praised Allied production and declared the United States is giving aid on a gigantic scale as Britain arms for the conflict. He said German air superiority is broken and Atlantic battles tilt in Britain’s favor thanks to American intervention.
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London
Churchill
Britain
the Atlantic
Altho
Middle East
Thirty three counties miss $85,000 aged aid allotment
Kansas counties numbered 33 will not share August old age assistance funds totaling 85 000 because they did not spend all regular aid money this month. Fay N Seaton chair of the Social Welfare Board noted 13 counties failed to qualify for July supplemental aid. The fund is 1 020 000 for aged assistance, backed by federal matching aid. Remaining 72 counties receive proportional shares, with disqualified counties eligible if need arises and funds are used as required by law.
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Topeka
Social Welfare Board
Fay N. Seaton
Edwards
Logan
Meade
Ness
Pratt
Rooks
Rush
Russell
Stanton
Stafford
Wallace
Anderson
Brown
Cheyenne
Clay
Ellsworth
Gove
Hamilton
Harper
Harvey
Kingman
Lane
Lincoln
Marshall
Ottawa
Rawlins
Reno
Republic
Scott
Sheridan
Sumner
Trego
Washington
Seaton
State Board
Break in Humid Weather Over U S Forecast
The Chicago weather bureau predicted an end to the death producing humid heat wave as a high pressure area moves from Canada into the northern plains. Forecaster G L Canaday said cooling breezes and accompanying showers would reduce temperatures by 15 to 20 degrees across the Dakotas and Minnesota tonight and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Weather Bureau
G. L. Canaday
Canada
North Dakota
Minnesota
Dakotas
North Central District
Nebraska
Plains States
West Gulf States
New England
Ft. Madison
St. Louis
Sigourney, Ia
Wichita
Kan
Springfield
Ohio
Seymour
Ind
Philadelphia
Washington
Cincinnati
Bismarck
N.D
Hanan S.D
Kansas City, Mo
Finland Reward For War Alliance Acknowledged
Berlin reports a German statement promising Finland a double reward for allying with Germany against Russia and severing ties with Britain. The pledge elevates Finland above other Scandinavian nations and recognizes aspirations for a greater Finland.
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Russia
Berlin
Finland
Britain
Mussolini Turns 58 Silent Birthday Marked
Rome reports Premier Mussolini is 58 today but there was no public acknowledgment of the birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mussolini
Rome
Troop bill delay and senate opposition in Congress
The House Military Committee failed to agree on a bill to retain draftees guardsmen and reserve officers beyond one year. A Senate bloc organized opposition while White House strategists projected passage with a substantial majority. May forecast House approval with guard retention, Reynolds was the sole dissenting Military Affairs member.
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Washington
House Military Committee
Representative Short
R-Mo
Short
Senate Military Committee
House
Senate
Wheeler
D-Mont
May
D-Ky
House Committee
War Department
White House
Reynolds
D-N.c
Military Affairs Committee
Electricians Strike Ties Up NYC Construction
A. F. L. electricians in New York City began a walkout affecting about 8,000 skilled workers across the five boroughs. Union officials warned the strike could halt work for as many as 250,000 construction employees, stemming from a dispute with Consolidated Edison over work rights at a Manhattan power plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Associated Press
A. F. L. Electricians
Five Boroughs
Consolidated Edison Company
Manhattan
Key West
Fla
Naval
Civil Service
St. Louis
Labor Department
Te National Defense Mediation Board
C.I.0
Los Angeles
Aluminum Corporation of America
US defense spending drives large early fiscal deficit
Washington reports a $1.035 billion deficit in the first 26 days of the new fiscal year as outlays reach $1.386 billion while receipts total $351 million. Defense spending dominates, with $795 million obligation and projections suggesting a month total near $900 million.
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Ways and Means Committee
U. S
Washington
Treasury
Aifowke
Defense
Jane
Iowan Wins Missouri Net Title In Junior Singles
Top seed Wayne Anderson of Shenandoah Iowa defeated Kenneth Tedlock of St. Joseph Missouri 6 1 6 0 in the junior singles. Bill Miller of Kansas City beat Drexel White of Atchison Kansas 6 2 6 4 in another junior singles.
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Missouri
St. Joseph
Wayne Anderson
Shenandoah
Kenneth Tedlock
Bill Miller
Kansas City
Drexel White
Atchison
Kan
Vote to Remove Wheat Penalties for Farm Use and Feed
The senate approved 34 to 23 to lift penalties on excess wheat used as livestock feed or for home use on farms. Senator Hatch warned the move could threaten the farm program, while Senator Lee said surplus wheat could support British aid by feeding cattle and poultry. A bipartisan bloc backed the amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Hatch
D-N.m
Lee
D-Okla
Printing conference set at the University of Kansas
Reservations are coming in for a printers' mechanical conference at Kansas University to stress care and maintenance of printing equipment. Registration opens Friday at 9 AM in the journalism building newsroom with clinics led by KU staff and industry experts. A Friday dinner in Memorial Union includes films on paper making and ink and a liquid air demonstration by Henry Werner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
Thomas C. Ryther
Bureau of Printing
University
Extension Division
Memorial Union
Henry Werner
Edwin B. Harding
South Dakota State College
Everett G. Stith
Linotype
University of Kansas Bureau of Printing
Robert Pugh
Linotype Intertype
Kansas City
Ernest Pontius
The
Lawrence Journal- World
Edwin F. Abels
Lawrence Outlook
Slight Cooling Off Across Kansas State Weather
The weather outlook for Kansas shows only modest relief from heat. The state, including Topeka and Emporia, records highs near 102 with scattered showers possible in the northeast tonight and tomorrow. Humidity remains the main discomfort as rainfall totals vary across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Middle West
S. D. Flora
Manhattan
Atchison
Scott City
Flora
Emporia
Lyon Courty
Stock Market Index Edges Higher at 44.2
The average of 60 stocks rose to 44.2, improving from yesterday's 44.3 as traders guided the market through uncertain sessions. Investors watched key sectors for cues and some gains appeared across several blue chip names.
Water dept faces flood risks to city intake and lines
City water superintendent reports floods since 1935 and this summer shifting the river channel east to west. Damaged levees, sand deposits, and deep channels threaten the waterworks ground. Council plans dikes trees and ties to keep the river, approves new service lines to Lawrence Paper and Bowersock mills, and addresses bids, salaries, and a new cemetery tent.
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City Water Department
Frank E. Willey
Willey
Water Department
Lawrence Paper Company
Bowersock Mill and Power Company
Seventh Street
New Hampshire Street
Levee Street
Harold Hensley
Weather outlook Kansas Missouri Oklahoma extends five days
Five day forecast from 6:30 p.m. July 29 to 6:30 p.m. August 5 covers Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma with generally fair to partly cloudy skies. scattered thundershowers and cooler northeast regions. Temperatures above normal with a slow downward trend and light to moderate rain possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
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Ingall-Stewart
Journal- World
Commons
U.S
K. U
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J. W. Stone
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