Nations Hope Amid Soviet Front Stalemate Amid War News
The Associated Press reports a renewed stalemate in talks to include Soviet Russia in a British French front, shocking London and Paris but leaving hope in Rome and Berlin. Molotov’s remarks hint at Finland Latvia Estonia pledges while Britain and France push a forward front. Italy and Germany see mixed implications. News from Warsaw Danzig and Shanghai note varied reactions and rising tensions across Europe and Asia.
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London
Paris
Rome
Berlin
Vyacheslaff Molotoff
Supreme Soviet
Britain
Prance
U.S
Finland
Latvia
Estonia
Poland
Greece
Turkey
Romania
Molotoff
Liondon
France
Italy
Germany
IL Messagero
Warsaw
Charles Burckhardtide
Reynolds
League, of, Nations
Free
Danzig
Albert Forester
Free City
Showers for State As Kansas Clears From Heat
Weather forecast for Kansas predicts thundershowers and cooler air tonight and tomorrow. Rain fell in western counties with small totals, while a few stations reported minor amounts elsewhere. Forecaster S J Flora notes more showers likely and a gradual cooldown from current heat.
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Topeka
Reonue
Elkhart
Dresden
Woodland
Quinter
Syrac Ee
Tribune
Welco
Richt
S. J. Flora
Flora
Mexico
Nothwest
Westfern
Tomor
Welfare costs in Kansas fall for April 1937
April brought Kansas its largest drop in total public assistance cases and obligations since the program began in 1937. Total cost was 1 411 1155, with a 6.9 percent month decline. Cases totaled 4 537, down three percent from March. Welfare board official Lester Witckliffe cited seasonal decrease and noted possible WPA effects on rolls later. Old age aid ran 441 526, aid to the blind 20 207, aid to dependent children 165 629, and general assistance 324 996.
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Topeka
Kasas
Lester Witckliffe
Welfare Board
WPA
Royals Visit Jasper National Park for Rest and Recreation
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth arrive at Jasper Alberta to rest a day in the Rockies. They are greeted by locals as their trans-Canadian journey continues toward Ontario Washington and New York with stops planned in Edmonton Saskatoon and other towns along the route.
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Quen Elizabeth
Jasper National Park
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Action
Bags Ciinding Trading Trust
Athabaska Valley
Ontrio
Washington
New York
Edmonton
Ofberta
Saskatoon
Espionage Crackdown on West Coast Tightened
Attorney General Murphy announced a tightened counter espionage drive on the west coast citing increased military naval and aviation base spying. He said adequate measures would be taken and more espionage efforts would be expanded to the east coast as agencies hold informal conferences in his office.
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Washington
UPI
Murphy
Quake Spreads Through Eastern Oklahoma No Damages Reported
Tremor struck eastern Oklahoma early today awakening residents in Tulsa Okmulgee Muskogee and Holdenville. Observers say the quake lasted six to seven seconds in Tulsa and rattled windows in Okmulgee for about ten minutes. No damage was reported by authorities.
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Tulsa
Okla
Oklahoma
Okmulgee
Muskogee
Holdenville
County Welfare Budget For 1940 Set At 196 448
The Douglas county welfare board approved a 1940 budget of 196 448 with 2.50 mills levy expected to raise about 87 703. Expenditures cover old age assistance, aid to the blind, dependent children, general assistance, administrative costs, county farm, projects, and medical aid.
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County Social Welfare
Budge
Mildred Watson
Topeka
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County Welfare Board
State Board
T B Clinic Held Monday and Tuesday at Lawrence Memorial
Owing to high demand the T B clinic at Lawrence Memorial hospital will run Tuesday as well as Monday. No more Monday appointments. Tuesday slots are available through the patient’s physician. Examinations will be conducted by Dr C F Taylor of Norton. Final clinic until September sponsored by the Douglas County Tuberculosis and Health Association.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
C. F. Taylor
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Stock Market Index Report Snapshot
Average of 60 stocks stood at 47 yesterday with trading activity noted across sectors. Market observers tracked daily shifts as investors watched for direction in the blue chip and mid cap groups.
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May Weather Becomes Driest Month in 70 Years at KU Station
May at Lawrence set a record dry spell with 0.60 inch rainfall, the lowest in 70 years at the KU station. Posey notes May 1934 and 1936 had higher readings, while May 8 saw 0.18 inches in one storm and the month averaged 64.14 degrees.
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K.U
C. J. Posey
Posey
Owever
Soiar
Lawrence
Townsend Bill Is Defeated in House
The House voted 302 to 97 against the Townsend old age pension bill. Support came from Forty Democrats and 55 Republicans plus one Progressive and one Farmer-Labor member. opponents included 194 Democrats, 107 Republicans and one American-Labor member. Kansas members split with three for and four against. Debates highlighted doubt on passage and calls for a more gradual or constitutional approach.
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Guyer
Winter
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Hope
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Rees
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Jeffrey
Townsend Movement
Francis E. Townsend
News Men
L. W. Jeffrey
Townsend Organization
Representative Treadway
Rmass
Treadway
Wheat crop whittled by drought and wind in Kansas
A Santa Fe railway report dated June 1 estimates Kansas wheat yield may reach 90 to 100 million bushels, down from May 1's 125 million projection. Losses are greatest in the southwest, with some areas hit by as much as 75 percent. Corn and soil conditions are favorable for sorghum and other feeds. harvests begin soon in the south-central region.
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Topeka
Kansas
Santa Fe Railway
North
Santa Fe
Cuban decree orders Saint Louis to sail with refugees
President Federico signed a decree ordering the German liner Saint Louis to depart Cuban waters with 917 German Jewish refugees aboard. Hamburg-Amerika agent Luis Glasing is to proceed immediately, as crew safety measures and police vigilance are outlined amid uncertain permission to land the refugees.
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Federico
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Germany
Gustav Stroeder
Wallpaper Keeler's Book Store Ad Brief
An old newspaper fragment advertises Wallpaper Keeler's Book Store with unclear text and possible pricing. The note hints at a storefront sale or promotion but lacks readable details or dates.
Approves Fuehrer Moseley Testifies On Hitler Admiration
Retired Major General George Van Horn Moseley told a House committee he dislikes some Hitler methods but approves his restoration of Germany to the German people. He said Hitler solved international finance and trade problems and the racial problem, while clarifying he does not approve of all methods. He also noted his political neutrality and stated he seeks policy change regardless of party.
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Italian Soldiers Leave Spain in Mass Withdrawal
Cadiz June 1 Nine troop ships carried 20 000 Italian soldiers homeward completing the foreign legion withdrawal from the Spanish civil war. Small Italian technician units remain to look after planes and equipment. More than 3 000 Spanish soldiers accompany home to parade in Rome before Mussolini and King Victor Emmanuel.
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Submarine Thetis Believed Lost Off Birkenhead
June 1 London dispatch reports the British submarine Thetis missing after a test dive off Birkenhead. Admiralty ordered all nearby warships to search as officials confirm 53 crew plus observers aboard. The submarine built at Portland cost about 1.64 million pounds and launched in 1939.
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Harlors
Keep Youth Going Right Major DeBevoise Speaks to Kiwanis
Major DeBevoise of the Salvation Army urged Kiwanis and other civic groups to prevent rather than repair and repent in youth work. He noted 7 percent of penal inmates are aged 15 to 25 and called for expanded youth activities.
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Mrs Elizabeth Watkins Dies in Lawrence at 84
Mrs Elizabeth Watkins longtime Lawrence benefactress died at her home on Mu Oread after seven weeks illness. Funeral set for Saturday at 8 pm from First Presbyterian Church. She funded Watkins hall Miller hall and city hospital projects and supported KU Endowment Association. Known as Lady Bountiful, she lived at The Outlook watching students from her Hill home.
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University of Kansas
Mu Oread
Heodore Caanwsan
Watkins
University
City Hall
Wakarusa
University to Hold 756 Graduates Commencement Exercises
Seven hundred fifty six University seniors will walk from Frank Strong hall to Memorial Stadium on June 12 for the annual commencement. Dr E H Lindley will preside in his 19th year as chancellor and Harvard president James Bryant Conant will be the speaker on The Puritan as a Friend of Learning. Dr Cotton will deliver the baccalaureate on A Citizen of Two Worlds. About 221 advanced degree recipients and graduate students will join the march along with Governor Payne and other dignitaries.
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Memorial Stadium
E. H. Lindley
James Bryant Conant
Harvard University
Gov
Payne
Board ‘of Regents
Cardinals edge Giants 1 0 on disputed ninth inning
In a tense Ninth, a disputed double a bunt and an error produced the St Louis Cardinals only run as they beat the New York Giants 1 to 0. McGee earned the win with five hits allowed and Manny Salvo conceded six in defeat.
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Weather Forecast With Evening Temperatures and Cooler Friday
Forecast notes occasional thunderstorms tonight with cooler conditions Friday in the northwest. Office record lists 7 p m yesterday and 7 p m today. Includes an ad for free riding instruction at Haberses 150 cents an hour at Lott Stables.
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