Troops Take Over North American Aviation Plant
Los Angeles June 9 3000 U S troops seized the North American aircraft plant after riots and tear gas attacks by 1000 C I O pickets. Army control was declared to resume war plane production with about 1200 workers back at work and a backlog of orders worth hundreds of millions.
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Los Angeles
North American Aviation Company
U. S
Beteen
C.so
Venie
15Th Infantry
Redondo Boulevard
C.I.C
Charles E. Branshaw
Western District
Army Air Corps
Washington
FBI
Fletcher Bowron
British Forces Into Syria Report Capture of Nazi Parachute Troops
Allied dispatch reports British troops advancing into Syria have captured Nazi parachute detachments. Storms and tornadoes hit Kansas causing fatalities and widespread damage. Flooding threatens multiple rivers and areas from Hugoton to Concordia with rainfall totals and river crests forecast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syria
Kaw River Holds Flood Risk Despite Rise To 1514 Feet
Kaw River stage at 2 30 pm measured 15 inches though rising about a foot per hour. Officials at Jenny Wren mill see no overflow threat as flood stage remains about 21 feet with some lowlands already flooded. Dick Jackman and Topeka weather observer S D Flora expect a fall tomorrow morning.
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S. D. Flora
Kansas
Republican
Scandia
Concordia
Clay Center
Jenny Wren
Dick Jackman
Topeka
Boys State Opens In Wichita On June 9
Nearly 500 Kansas youths begin a weeklong political encampment in Wichita as the Boys State program, sponsored by the Kansas Department of the American Legion, opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
Kansas
Kansas Department of the American Legion
Davies Named Deputy Petroleum Coordinator
Ralph K. Davies, vice president of the Standard Oil Company of California, was appointed deputy petroleum coordinator today in Washington. June 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ralph K. Davies
Standard Oil Company of California
Allied push into French Levant triggers Middle East invasion
British and Free French columns drive into Syria and Lebanon as Beirut and Damascus near Allied advance. Reports say German parachutists captured, fleet threatens Beirut shore, and Vichy claims no Nazi troops in Syria. French and British clashes with French forces reported along the frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syria
France
Middle East
Beirut
Lebanon
Vichy
Palestine
Tripoli
Reuters
Free French Levant
Damascus
Henri Dentz
Aleppo
Levaya
Great Britain
Berlin
Germany
Jerusalem
Levant
Trans-Jordan
Druses
Jebel Ed Druz
Soudeida
Sea of Galilee
Banias
Euphrates River
Iraq
Deir-Ez-Zor
Rainfall Reaches 2.50 Inches Over Week End
Weather observer reports 2.50 inches of rain over the week end threatening E U commencement activities. The month totals 3.47 inches with June normal at 4.74 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. U
C. J. Posey
Axis troopers mass on Rhodes and Dodecanese fronts
Cairo dispatch says large concentrations of German forces on Rhodes and other Dodecanese islands, held as stepping stones to the Middle East, with troop ships leaving from German-occupied Greece, reported to the Independent French News Agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Egypt
Rhodes
Dodecanese Islands
Middle East
Greece
Court Dismissal Follows DUI Charge Results
I B Sinclair forfeited a $50 cash bond posted for his police court appearance this morning on a charge of driving a car while under the influence. Thurman James was fined $5 for drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. B. Sinclair
Thurman James
Bandits Sentenced in John Taylor Robbery Gun Battle
Two Pi-Two bandits involved in a John Taylor department store robbery and a police gun battle were each sentenced to 25 years in prison in Kansas City on June 9. The caper netted over $2,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
John Taylor
Strike at Aluminum Plant in Cleveland
The CIO die caster unions struck at the Aluminum Company of America plant in Cleveland. The company said none of the 2 000 workers on the afternoon shift entered the factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
C.I.0
Vast Aluminum Co. of America
Brazilian Ship Reports 11 Men Rescued From Sinking Robin Moor
Rio de Janeiro reports Osorio picked up 11 men from the United States merchant ship Robin Moor after it was said sunk on May 21. Robin Moor, 4,999 tons, sailed from New York May 6 for Capetown. Details were not immediately available amid storm damage reports in the South Atlantic.
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U. S
Rio de Janeiro
Agencia Meridional
Fortaleza
Osorio
United States
Robin Moor
Exmoor
American Export Line
Robin Line of
New York
Capetown
South Africa
South Atlantic
KU 75th Anniversary Dinner Draws 900 Alumni
The Memorial Hall dinner honored 900 KU alumni with Gov. Payne Ratner Alf Landon William Allen White and Chancellor Malott among speakers. Mary Pickford attended briefly and broadcast coverage aired on NBC Blue as guests watched the event unfold.
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Memorial Vssion
University of Kansas
Payne Ratner
Alf M. Landon
William Allen White
Fred M. Harris
Deane W. Malott
Ben Hibbs
Mary Pickford
K. A
Buddy Rogers
Blue
NBC
Jank Strong
FE. H. Lindley
Malott
Ratner
Mt. Oread
Landon
Swife
Hibbs
Country Gentleman Magazine
East
America
K. U
Buddy
Hollywood
Miss Pickford
Carrie Watson
White
Kansas City
West Coast
Lindley Hall Named for Late Chancellor E H Lindley
Kansas University will name its new mineral industries building Lindley Hall. The State Board of Regents approved the name in a session that also considered a new president for Pittsburg Teachers College.
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K. U. Mineral Industries
Lindley Hall
E. H. Lindley
State Board of Regents
Pittsburg Teachers College
Stock Market Index Report
The average of 60 stocks stands at 40.8 points with Saturday's figure at 40.4. The brief market snapshot notes modest change amid trading activity.
Jolliffe Gift Funds Kansas University Dormitory
A $50,000 gift from C. Jolliffe funds a men’s dormitory at the University of Kansas to be named Jolliffe Hall in Alumni Place near Battenfield Carruth Templin Halls. The Endowment Association Trustees approved the naming and location. Jolliffe, longtime Kansas public figure, championed clean living and served in state government and county payments.
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C. Jolliffe
Peabody State Bank
University of Kansas
Deane W. Malott
University
University of Kansas Endowment Association
Association
Jolliffe
Alumni Place
Battenfield
Templin
Carruth Halls
Kansas
Board of Commissioners
Moreton County
Lyle O. Armel
Endowment Association
Battenfeld
Carruth
Kansan donors bolster university with big 1941 gifts
A noon luncheon announced gifts totaling 50 000 for a new self supporting residence hall and 100 538 overall for University of Kansas projects. Donors include Kansas City backers, Mrs. Logan Clendening, Mead Johnson, U S Public Health Service, alumni and friends, and memorial funds for lectureships prizes and scholarships.
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University of Kansas
Nen
Memorial Union
Kansas City
Logan Clendening
Dazian Foundation For Medical Research
New York
Anna Baskin
Mead Johnson and Company
George T. Breen
U. S. Public Health Service
Ina Ula Wright
Lawrence
University
WPA
National Defense
Lindley
William’ Allen White
Carruth Hall
Friends
Rosemary Ketcham
Kansas Bible College
Myra Hall
Department of English
Flower Fund
A. G. Mitchell
Department of Mathematics
Otto Springer
K. A. Dames
Eleanor ‘Henderson
Eleanor ‘Henderson Grandstaff, In Memory of Dr. Francis ~ Peabody
F. FE. Marcy
San Diego
R. H. Bradford
Ex Kaiser Wilhelm II Buried As Planned 40 Years Ahead
Wilhelm II is laid to rest in a modest ceremony he ordered decades earlier. The former emperor died at 82 in exile near the Netherlands after 23 years away from Germany. Army representatives attend with immediate family, Bible verses and hymns as dictated. An Austrian Nazi official offers a farewell salute on Hitler’s behalf.
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Doom
Netherlands
Wilhelm II
Germany
Wilhelm
Arthur Seysz-Inquart
Adolf Hitler
Wedell Elected University of Kansas Alumni President
Hugo T. Wedell of Topeka became president of the University of Kansas Alumni Association at the annual meeting. Bertha Lukan McCoy of Emporia was named vice president and Oscar Stauffer of Topeka with Harland Hutchings of Kansas City were elected to the board. Citations for distinguished service were awarded to twenty four alumni including Alf Landon and J. C. Nichols. The 75th anniversary celebration prompted a sealed cabinet of jubilee mementos to be opened at the 100th anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo T. Wedell
Supreme Court
Topeka
University of Kansas Alumni Association
Bertha Lukan McCoy
Emporia
Oscar Stauffer
Harland Hutchings
Kansas City
Kansas
Alf M. Landon
Claude F. Dixon
Mayo
Harald D. Smith
United States
Frank E. Marcy
San Diego
Cal
Alexander Wetmore
National Museums
Washington
D. C
Clarence E. McClung
University of Pennsylvania
William Allen
White
Karl A. Krueger
Kansas City Symphony Orchestra
E. V. McCollum
Johns Hopkins University
Irving Hill
Lawrence
American Museum of Natural History
New York
Frank Herron Smith
California
E. B. Black
Edward Weiidlein
Mellon Institute
Pittsburgh
Ben Weibbs
Country Gentleman
Philadelphia
Marvin Creager
Milwaukee Journal
Henry Earle Riggs
Department of Civil Engineering
University of Michigan
George F. Zook
American Council of Education
Diamcond
Memorial Union Building
Fraser Hall
Washington, D. C
Charles C. Dennie
University of Kansas Medical School
Flooding Blocks Multiple Kansas Highways and Bridges
Western Kansas streams overflowed, washing out bridges on K27 north of Johnson, KS5 in Sheridan, US 36 near Belleville, and US 83 north of Liberal with major repairs needed. Numerous routes including KS at New Almelo, US 281 at Portis, US 83 near Jennings, and US 36 detours around Norton and Washington were closed.
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Topeka
Kansas
Highway Department
Johnson
Stanton County
Sheridan County
U. S. 36
Belleville
U. S. 83
Liberal
New Almelo
Norton
U. 281
Portis
Smith County
U. S 83
Jennings
Decatur County
U.S
Washington
Mankato
U. S
Washington County
Hillsboro
Strong City
Atchison
Holton
Whitewater
Nebraska Line
Concordia
Beloit
Pelecte
U. 36
Marysville
Penis
Osborne
Eldorado Marks 75th Anniversary With Major Gifts
Eldorado celebrates its 75th anniversary with a civic event. The class of 1941 donated 1750 dollars this morning, part of a total gifts drive raising 100,538 dollars to date. The ceremony highlighted alumni generosity and school projects funded by the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldorado
Classifieds Spotlight: The Journal-World Marketplace
The Journal-World Classified Page stands as the town’s busiest market arena with listings spanning jobs rentals sales and services. shoppers and readers rely on the page for daily deals and community notices.
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Journal- World
KU Commencement Exercises Held Indoors Amid Rain
The University of Kansas ends its 75th anniversary week with nearly 300 degrees and certificates conferred at a ceremony moved to Hoch Auditorium due to rain. Chancellor Malott presides as Governor Ratner and Regent member Lester McCoy greet graduates amid a scaled program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University’ ‘of Kansas
Deane W. Malott
Payne H. Ratner
Lester McCoy
Board of Regents
Memorial Stadium
Hoch Auditorium
Willam Ward
University of Kansas Band
Frnsell L. Wiley
Oscar E. Allison
First Methodist Church
State of
Kan
Board Of“Regents
Fred M. Harris
Alfred P. Smith
Friends' Church
Donald M. Swarthout
School of Fine Arts
Commemorative Service Held at University
Alumni, students, and staff of the University of Kansas who died in the last year were read at a commemorative service yesterday at 2 15 pm. Elsie C Heiberg sang O Rest in the Lord. the list was read by Professor Allen Crafton with Largo on the organ. E M Brack sang Angels Ever Bright and Fair. G Criss Simpson was organist. Later items include a report on relief funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
Elsie C. Heiberg
School of Fine Arts
Allen C. Crafton
Largo
E. M. Brack
G. Criss Simpson
Cubs Rout Braves 13 to 6 Behind 21 Hits
Chicago Cubs pounded Boston with 21 hits for a 13 to 6 win as Charley Rout, 42, earned the victory. In New York, St Louis defeated the Giants 5 to 2 with Harry Gumbert winning and Mel Ott homer. Cincinnati topped Brooklyn 8 to 7 as Elmer Riddle fanned key hitters. Pittsburgh beat Philadelphia 3 to 2 while New York had no games scheduled in the American League.
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American Association
New York Yankees
Kansas City
National League
Boston
Chicago Cubs
Charley Rout
Boston Braves
Seves
Cubs
Chicago
Root
Scheffing
Early
Lamanna
Tobin
Sullivan
Masi
New York
Harry Gumbert
St. Louis
Cardinals
New York Giants
Martin Marion
Mel Ott
Giants
Gumbert
Mancuso
Carpenter
Brown
Reds
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Thompson
Moore
Beggs
Lombardi
Casey
Davis
Swift
Higbe
Phelps
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Wilkie
Lopez
Grissom
Crouch
Hoerst
Warren
Wind Storm Damages Lawrence Areas and Power Lines
A southwest wind with gusts up to 60 mph lashed Lawrence causing widespread damage. Fallen trees snapped the main power line near Haskell Institute and disrupted telephone service across multiple neighborhoods. Prolonged rains added to yesterday’s totals as streets flooded and vehicles were struck by debris. no serious injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
K. U
Fraser Hall
U. S
Massachusetts
Tennessee
R.E.P
Eudora
Lone Star
Lecompton
Tonganoxie
J. T. Skinner
Kansas Electric Power Company
Thirteenth Street
Haskell Institute
Haskell
Fourteenth
Connecticut Street
New Hampshire Street
New Hampshire
Skinner
Midland-Perry
Midland
F. L. Gibbon
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
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Bulletin
The
Associated Press
Ruleton
Copeland
Hugoton
Guy Scrivner
Betty Scrivner
Margaret Scrivner
Ralph Kruger
Scrivner
Janet Lee Paulson
Scrivners
Marie Penner
Haskell Keyes
Oklahoma City
Myron Thierstine
Christ Thierstine, Jr
Wheat
Weather Bureau
Nebraska
8. D. Flora
Flora
Junction City
Centralia
Horton
Emmett
Fort Riley
Manhattan
Wamega
McFarland
Willard
Leavenworth
Council Grove
Quenemo
Ottawa
Lebo
Garnett
Leroy
Eureka
Chanute
Fort Scott
Independence
Coffey Ville
Columbus
Stockton
Alton
Cawker City
Minneapolis
Russell
Salina
Enterprice
Herington
Larned
Geneseo
McPherson
Marion
Florence
Hutchinson
Pratt
Anthony
Winfield
St. Francis
Dresden
Syracuse
Garden City
Quinter
Tribune
Scott City
Ness City
Sublette
Elkhart
Hays
Kaiser
Wedell
Alumni Association
Roosevelt
House Appropriations Committee
Gibbons
Fifteenth
Barker Avenue
Twenty-second
Vermont Streets
Twenty-first
Vermont
Seventeenth
Barker
Park Street
Massachusetts Street
E. E. Nelson
Trinity Lutheran Church
Nelson
New Lutheran Church Parsonage
Doris Clark
Jamesport
Tennessee Street
Clark
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