Paris Bombed by Nazi Raiders Overwhelms City and Suburbs
Paris and its outskirts suffered heavy damage in a bombing raid. Official counts cite 45 dead and 149 wounded, with 1 050 bombs dropped, 83 in Paris proper and 557 in nearby suburbs, as thousands fled and emergency crews worked to seal streets and aid casualties.
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William C. Bullitt
United States
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Place de la Concorde
Seine
Associated Press
British Lose 24 Ships and 3 Destroyers in Dunkerque Evacuation
London reports Britain sacrificed 24 ships including three destroyers in the Dunkerque evacuation. More than 170 minor war vessels and hundreds of private craft aided the operation, despite heavy bombing and machine gun attacks. Troops from Britain France and Belgium were safely evacuated to the United Kingdom.
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Great Britain
Dunkerque
Admiralty
Belgium
France
Dumkerque
German Attacks Across Dunkirk Fail to Halt Evacuation
Paris reports renewed German land sea and air assaults on Dunkirk today with evacuation still underway. Allied air forces reportedly downed many fighters, bombed communications, and strafed German torpedo boats as the land front remained quiet. German raids into southeastern France and a perceived political sign in air activity were noted, while southern front planning continued.
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Dunkerque
France
Telefrance
Rhone
Italy
War Bulletins and Political Shifts Across Europe June 3
Reports from London and Alexandria detail British French troop withdrawals from northern France and mass internments of 700 suspected fifth columnists in Egypt. Allied air raids hit northwest Germany and Dunkirk area targets while German cities face bombing fallout after Paris strike. Romania sees a cabinet reshuffle with Grigore Gafencu replaced by Ion Gigurtu over health reasons.
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Grigore Gafencu
Ion Gigurtu
Woodring Seeks Strengthened U S Defense Policy
Secretary Harry H. Woodring told Topeka reporters that national defense planning is vital and Congress must authorize mobilizing national guard units and training in CCC camps. He warned the abroad situation worsens but urged timely preparations and a pay as you go defense policy.
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Harry H. Woodring
Kansas
Washburn College
Washington
War Department
Fredrick P. Stanton
Lecompton
Kaw Valley
Lawrence
Woodring
Salina
Fort Hays State College Grants Degrees at 38th Commencement
Ninety one Fort Hays State College students received degrees at the thirty-eighth annual commencement in Hays Kansas. Four graduates earned master’s degrees as Dr A J Brumbaugh from the University of Chicago spoke. Grover Poole represented the state board of regents and Dr C E Rarick conferred the diplomas.
Carlson to offer war profiteering amendment in defense tax bill
Rep Carlson of Kansas will propose an amendment to the defense tax bill pending in Congress to curb profiteering. The plan would set a fair normal return and require taxes to take effect upon declaration of war to absorb profits above that level.
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Washington
Carlson
R.-Kan
Congress
U.S. Tank Building Push to Over 3000 Vehicles
The United States plans to field more than 3,000 tanks across light, medium, and support types as defense estimates before the House Appropriations Committee detail requests for over 1,600 additional tanks and $1.875 billion in funding. The plan includes 3,000 more aircraft and $200 million for expanded plant capacity, with emphasis on training pilots and increased munitions facilities.
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House
German high command reports 33000 British and French prisoners
Berlin reports the capture of 330,000 Allied prisoners as a preliminary figure in the Artois and Flanders fighting. The communique says Dunkerque pressure increases, with German advances slowed by rear guard resistance and inundated terrain. Bergues falls as air and artillery support tighten the encirclement.
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Dunkerque
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Norway
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Plasterers Begin Finishing at National Guard Armory
Plasterers started work this morning on classroom walls of the National Guard armory and community building. All main construction is finished. finishing work remains including plastering plumbing and lighting. General contractor B A Green said completion by late July is expected as roofing nears completion and the building becomes weather proof.
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B. A. Green
U. S. Liner Departs Galway With 720 War Refugees
The President Roosevelt sailed for New York with 720 American war refugees aboard, many of them crowded in the limited space. A 10 year old Peter Duffy traveled alone from Galway to join his father in Gary Indiana after the death of his mother in England. The voyage was delayed as the liner took on 600 tons of water before departing the west coast port.
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New York
London
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Ind
England
Doctor Speaks on Medicine Nationalization Debate at Rotary
Dr Forrest L Loveland of Topeka addressed Rotary arguing against nationalized medicine, noting 19000 more physicians in the U S than Europe and high hospital capacity. He warned against federal buildout of hospitals and warned that socialistic schemes rise after wars. He recalled Lawrence’s medical anniversary and announced a Monday Rotary luncheon cancellation and a Kansas City golf tourney postponement to June 11.
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Topeka
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Lawrence
A. J. Anderson
Kansas City
Kan
Ottawa University Grants Degrees to 50 Seniors
Fifty Ottawa University seniors received bachelor of arts degrees at a 10 o clock commencement. Dr. Charles H. Heimsath pastor of First Baptist Evanston Ill was speaker. Honorary degrees went to George W Wise Topeka secretary of the Kansas Baptist convention George Mathew Adams journalist and syndicate owner and class of 1901 member and Dr. E N Jones Baylor University dean and class of 1921 member.
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Evanston, Ill
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Topeka
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E. N. Jones
L.T.D
Baylor University
Washburn Trustees Named In Topeka
On June 3 in Topeka new Washburn college trustees were elected Rev John Henry Hornung R Norman Jordan David Ferguson Oscar S Stuffer and Paul B Sweet named chairman succeeding Robert Stone. The Rev Hornung gave the baccalaureate sermon yesterday.
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Colby
Oscar S. Stuffer
Arkansas City
Washburn College
Paul B. Sweet
Robert Stone
Chester Woodward
Hampton L. Shirer
Ella M. Pixley
Leon C. Sc
Power to Summon Army Aims of Act
Legislation to grant President Roosevelt emergency powers to use all reserve components of the army after adjournment was introduced by Rep. May of Kentucky. The plan would cover national guard and retired regulars if a national emergency arises before the new Congress convenes.
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House
Roosevelt
May
D-Ky
House Military Committee
National Guard
Congress
Rayburn
D-Tex
White House
French Air Fields Attacked by Nazis in New War Phase
Berlin reports German bombers attacked Issy-les-Moulineaux Paris air drome and other French air force fields in the Paris region. The brief communiqué says Paris airports and hangars were hit, signaling a new phase of warfare as Germany shifts from conquering neighboring states to striking French military targets.
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Dunkeraue
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Roads Work Around Lone Star Lake Planned
The county road crew will grade and install culverts around Lone Star Lake mainly on the west side where land title is clear. The project will include ditches to drain springs and muddy spots, with the lake opening hoped for early July.
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Grow Weather Forecast for Kansas Warm, Rain Likely
Topeka June 30 Forecaster S D Flora says it will be hot but seasonable crop weather with temperatures near 90 in places. A low pressure area from Colorado brings clouds and scattered thundershowers, with moisture likely tonight or tomorrow in western and central counties. Rain totals reported include Manhattan .11 inch and Dodge City .55 inch, while eastern areas may see rain tomorrow night.
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Hutchinson
Oklahoma
Rome Postpones 1942 Exposition as War Prep Grows
The Italian government indefinitely delays the Rome exposition to allow nations more time for exhibits. Mussolini’s regime ramps up mobilization with conscription notices. blood donor plans and emblems of national emergency unfold. Yugoslav trade talks hint at non invasion aims as Italy seeks resources. Citizens brace for impending action amid cabinet meeting speculation.
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Theft reported of 1940 Chevrolet sedan
Mrs. John Schrader of 411 West Sixth Street reported to police last night that her 1940 Chevrolet sedan was stolen.
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West Sixth Street
Board of Education to Meet at High School
The board of education will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 30 PM in the high school Archery Range. Open evenings. 23rd and Indiana.
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23Rd
Indiana
Ady
Young Democrats to Elect Officers at June Meeting
The Young Democrats club will elect officers at its next meeting to be held June 5 in the courthouse at 8 o clock Wednesday.
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Court House
Stock Market Index Ticks Up Amid Mixed Trading
The stock market index for 60 stocks rises to 38.1 with a Saturday reading of 38.5. The report cites trading around the 23rd Street and Indiana Avenue area.
Baker University awards degrees at commencement
Sixty seniors receive diplomas and three honorary degrees at Baker University in Baldwin. Notables present include Sen. J. L. Bristow and Henry J. Allen. Honorary doctors include Wilbur F. Denious and Brig.-Gen. Samuel McRoberts. The event featured a baccalaureate by President Horn and a noon luncheon for honorees.
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Baldwin
Baker
Benjamin Gessner
Nelson P. Horn
Paul Quillian
Methodist Church
Houston
Tex
William C. Rice
Baker Voice Department
Wilbur F. Denious
Denver
Colo
Samuel McRoberts
New York City
Oscar E. Allison
Emporia
Denious
Denver University
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New York
U.S
Against Transfer Bill Proposed by Bloom in House
Washington introduction of a measure by Representative Bloom would block recognition or acquiescence in any transfer of Western Hemisphere regions to non-American powers. The plan seeks consultation with other American states and coordination of steps to protect shared interests.
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United States
Western Hemisphere
Representative Bloom
D-N.y
State Department
Bloom
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Senate
Pittman
D-Nev
Foreign Relations Committee
Senator Seeks New Term in 32nd District Republican bid
Topeka June 3 P State Sen J B Carter of Wilson filed for the Republican nomination for a third term from the 32nd district including Ellsworth Lincoln Osborne and Russell counties Judge Wallace H Anderson Indiana paid his filing fee for the Republican nomination for re election as district judge in the 37th district including Allen and Woodson counties
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J. B. Carter
Wilson
Ellsworth
Lincoln
Osborne
Russell
Wallace H. Anderson
Inla
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Wood- Son
Weather outlook for Kansas with scattered storms
Partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered thundershowers across central and west tonight and Tuesday. Cooler in the northwest late tonight and central and west portions Tuesday. 24 hour minimum 67, high 88, low 57, record figures from Gas Office readings.
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