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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1940

Page

2

Germany declares two war aims annihilation of France England

Berlin reports authorized sources define Germany's aims as twofold: annihilate France and England, with peace offered before and during conflict. A spokesman says England's blockade is reversing, Britain is starved of supplies via Norway Denmark Holland Belgium and France, prompting rationing.

Berlin Germany France England von Reichnau Walther von Reichnau Norway Denmark Holland Belgium

Lawrence News Roundup Mixed With Local Farming and Fishing

Resident tallies 30 children on Mississippi street block contradicting a 23 count. Glenn Charlton and son Bob Charlton with H B Ober return from a 10 day tarpon fishing trip in Mobile Bay. 600 feet of color film captured. Lawrence Gun Club activity noises disturb late night. 600 feet of film noted. Rufus Trivett and daughter repeat fishing feats at Tonganoxie lake with 20 more bluegills. Prof Posey logs .14 inch rainfall. monthly total 2.55 inches. Grant township potato grower Will Stiner discusses crop prospects amid deep soil fertility and long potato roots. J T Skinner buys Shike farm 160 acres near Baldwin, now home of Frank Roéals. deal by Hosford. Bull snake on country club porch irritated by a dog. Douglas County Young Republican Club to meet at Lone Star. British air raid reports bomb Belgian and German rail centers. five bombers unreturned. Erik Frisell iron ore steamer sunk by submarine. 34 survivors.

Glenn Charlton Chamber of Commerce Bob Charlton H. B. Ober Mobile Bay

Arsenals to Run 24-Hour Basis to Speed Munitions

Washington officials disclosed that Army arsenals will operate where feasible on a full 24hour basis to speed production of munitions. The order was issued today as part of mobilization efforts.

Washington

1915 KU alumni return for twenty fifth reunion in Lawrence

Alumni of the class of 1915 arrive in Lawrence for their 25th reunion as university staff and former students prepare for ceremonies. Local visitors include Mr and Mrs McKinley Warren of Boston and Mr and Mrs E J Burnham of Schenectady while others plan to attend commencement.

University Lawrence McKinley Warren Boston Mass E. J Burnham Schenectady N. Y Fred Ellsworth Albuquerque N. M

Pirates slug Phillies to win 10 4 in National League clash

Pittsburgh tops Philadelphia 10 to 4 with 18 hits eight for extra bases as Beck Johnson Small and Atwood lead the attack. Al Brancato drives in all phila runs in a 3 2 win for the Athletics over St Louis.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates Philadelphia Phillies Pirates Beck St Johnson Small Atwood Brown Lanning Davis New York St. Louis Schumacher Danning Warneke Owen Brooklyn Cincinnati Presswell Casey Phelps Walters Lombardi Boston Chicago Errickso Collins al Brancato Athletics John Berardino Harland Clift Browns Kennedy Swift Potter Hayes Cleveland Fetler Hemsley Breuer Hadley and Dickey Detroit Newhouser and Tebbetts Butland Wagner Desautels Glenn Washington Eonard and Fer

Blues Send Gill On Option To Piedmont League

Kansas City Blues pitcher William Gill of Baxter Springs Kansas was optioned today to the Norfolk Norfolk club in the Piedmont league. Gill pitched last year for Joplin in the Western association.

Kansas City Kansas City Blues American Association William Gill Norfolk, Va Piedmont League Gill Baxter Springs Kan Joplin

Student Injured in Bicycle Collision near KU Hospital

Neil Ferry a KU engineering junior suffered cuts to head and face when his bicycle struck the side of a car driven by Archie Goodger on Massachusetts Street. Goodger headed north, turned west on Eighth Street, ferrying south. Ferry was taken to KU Hospital for treatment.

Neil Ferry School of Engineering K.U Archie Goodger Ferry Massachusetts Street Goodger Eighth Street

Income tax changes raise rates and cut exemptions

Summary of proposed U S tax changes showing graduated surtaxes raising rates from 11 to 40 percent for higher net incomes, combined with a four percent normal tax. Calculations illustrate total tax on $8,000 income rises from $500 to $572 with a 10 percent surtax addition. Estimated yields total about $1.006 billion.

Cooper

French Line Holds Against German Tank Push

On a 125 mile front from the Bresle south of Abbeville to the Oise Aisne plateau the Weygand system withstood German tank and infantry attacks. French gunners defended bridgeheads at Amiens and Peronne while German forces used about 1000 tanks in attempts to breach lines.

English Channel Bresle Abbeville Oise Aisne Amiens Peronne Ailette

Death of Mrs Mary P Swain at 94

Mrs Mary P Swain aged 94 died this morning at her daughter Mrs J R Edmonds home 1546 Rhode Island street Funeral services set for Saturday at 1 30 pm at Rumsey funeral home Rev R A Hunt officiating Burial in McLouth Survived by daughter five grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Mary P. Swain J. R. Edmonds Rhode Island Street Rumsey R. A. Hunt McLouth

Wheat gains lift Chicago market on favorable ally signals

Market notes from Chicago show wheat rising more than a cent a bushel as buyers react to reports favoring allies and swathes of smut in winter wheat. Strength in securities and weather in the southwest boosting black rust expectations supported prices with July near 156 cents.

Chicago Northwestern Southwest

Livestock Close Kansas City Receipts Estimated For Tomorrow

Officially estimated receipts show cattle 100 head calves 59 hogs or sheep. Sheep 2000 head noted with killing classes generally steady and most good to choice native springers around 10.25 to 10.50. Livestock close results indicate unchanged trends with top medium to good shorn lambs in the mix.

Kansas City Livestock Kansas City USDA

Kansas City Grain and Hay Prices June 7 Report

Wheat and corn futures and bids for Kansas City and Chicago markets shown with bid ranges for No 2 and No 3 grades across dark hard red winter and white corn. Oats millet and rye prices listed alongside hay prices in alfalfa and prairie categories with price ranges and receipts notes.

Kansas City

Chicago Potato Market Notes June 7

Potatoes shipments 594 arrivals 148 on track 366. California long white U S No 1 washed 1.95 to 2.10. Mississippi Bliss unwashed fair quality good condition, some spotted sacks 1.75. U S No 1 size B unwashed 90 to 1.00. Alabama Bliss Triumphs U S No 1 washed 2.00 to 2.15 mostly 2.00 to 2.10. Idaho Russet Bur-

Chicago Ap-Usda California U. S Missippi Bliss Alabama Bliss Idaho

Market and bond report from Kansas City June 7

A Kansas City market bulletin lists eggs butter and poultry prices, hogs at 4.80, and grain quotes Wheat 68 and corn 67. It also includes New York government bond closes with Treasury 4s and 3s. The Day In Wall Street notes a modest rise of one to two points as allied defense hopes fuel trading.

Walt Lapham Sigma Government Bonds New York Fontlowing U. S Treasury Wall Street France

Stock Market Reaction to Italy’s War Entry Signals Stay Steady

session were mainly due to testing by professionals. Early morning news of Italian withdrawal of merchant ships prompted a stock rise, supporting theories that Italy's entry into the war had been discounted. Prices likely to stay stationary until the northern France battle outcome. Leading gainers included U S Steel National Steel Bethlehem Chrysler United Aircraft Lockheed American Airlines Union Pacific Monsanto Allied Westinghouse Dow Chemical International Nickel Anaconda Sears Roebuck American Telephone Celanese Loew's Standard Oil of New Jersey Pressed Steel Car. Cotton rose 25 to 60 cents a bale.

Italy France U. S. Steel National Steel Bethlehem Youngstown Chrysler United Aircraft Lockheed American Airlines Uniited Airlines Monsanto Chemical Allied Chemical Westinghouse Dow Chemical International Nickel Anaconda Sears, Roebuck American Telephone Celanese Loew's Standard Oiltof N. J Pressed Steel Car

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