Four of six Colorado reform inmates captured after hostage escape
Warden Walter H. Johnson was seized during a stockade softball game by six inmates led by a “stir crazy” pair. Four were captured after a daylight pursuit about 20 miles east in rugged country. The group demanded the warden’s life, but James Williams stepped in, keeping the weapon aimed at the warden from harming him. The captives include Ferguson Burkett Nebeker and Cowan, with others surrounded and to be recaptured.
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Buena Vista
Colo
Colorado Reform Apro
War H. Johnson
Cappats
Meeks
Warden Johnson
Needham Ferguson
Clarence A. Burkett
Eugene Nebeker
Denver
James Cowan
Fort Colins
Johnson
Walter H. Johnson
Charles Archer
Irving Grimes
Ferguson
James Williams
Lawton
Okla
Williams
State Penitentiary
Canon City
Nebeker
Blair
Burkett
Cowan
Weather outlook for Kansas brings clearing by tomorrow
Topeka reports thundershowers in prospect across Kansas this afternoon and night as a high pressure area moves in from the northwest. Meteorologist D Flora notes milder temps with highs of 80 to 85, lows 50 to 60, and moisture in eastern counties while western Kansas remains dry. Rain totals over 48 hours varied across towns, aiding wheat but delaying local harvests in some areas. Local cities logged scattered showers with several locations recording measurable amounts.
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Topeka
Kansas
D. Flora
Flora
Manhattan
Wamega
Lecompton
Leavenworth
Kansas City
Emporia
Garnett
Eureka
Chanute
Fort Scott
Independence
Columbus
Phillipsburg
Concordial
Ellis
Herington
Geneseo
McPherson
Florence
Larned
Hutchinson
Pratt
Wichita
Anthony
Winfield
Quinter
Tribune
Scott City
Garden City
Dodge City
Sublette
Elkhart
Watteau Masterpiece Stolen From Louvre Gallery
A Watteau painting titled L Indifferent, a ten by eight inch portrait, was stolen from the Louvre during Sunday visiting hours. Police issued a worldwide alarm as detectives investigate the theft of the framed artwork.
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Paris
Antoine Watteau
Louvre Museum
King and Queen Return to Canada After Hyde Park Visit
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth return to Canada after a quiet Hyde Park visit with President Roosevelt. They toured Hudson Valley, rode in an old automobile, ate hot dogs, swam at the Roosevelt estate pool, and attended a St James Parish church service with the President’s family, drawing large crowds.
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Canada
Hyde Park
Royal Pilot
George VI
Elizabeth
England
Hudson Valley
Roosevelt Estate
Roosevelt
Queen Elizabeth
St. James Parish
United States
Henry St. George Tucker
Episcopal Church
Academy
Hudson River Valley
King George
Jay L. Benedict
Military Academy
Benedict
Danzig probe fuels new tensions amid European talks
The Free City of Danzig accused a Polish customs inspector Jan Henryk Lipinski of attempting to obtain military information from German troopers and to lure them into Poland. Britain and Soviet Russia pushed a fresh format for a mutual assistance pact as talks continued in Moscow and London.
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Free City
Danzig
Britain
Soviet
Russia
Jan Henryk Lipinski
Poland
Warsaw
Marian Chodacki
London
Viscount Halifax
Ivan Maisky
Moscow
William Strang
Foreign Office
Nanking
China
Italy
Hitler Orders Condor FW 200 Private Airplane
Berlin report states Adolf Hitler has ordered a four engine private aircraft with a conference room, long range, and 220 mph cruise. The Focke Wulf Bremen built Condor FW 200 will include radio, safety devices, and a bodyguard section.
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Berlin
Adolf Hitler
New York
North Atlantic
United States
Tokyo
Manila Bay
Focke Wulfe Aircraft, Corporation of Bremen
Fuehrer
Vienna
Hitler
American Farmers Owe Eight Billion In Debts
Washington reports federal farm officials estimate total farm debt at about 8.255 billion dollars. Real estate mortgages total around 7 billion, with short-term obligations near 1.255 billion. Short-term debt rose about 28 percent in the latter half of 1938 amid commodity credit loans. Real estate debt has fallen since the 1929 peak.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Commodity Credit Corporation
University of Kansas to enroll 1300 for 37th summer session
About 1300 students are expected to enroll in the 37th annual KU summer session starting tomorrow and running through August 9. Registration is in Frank Strong hall and Robinson gymnasium with sessions 8:30 to 12:00 and 1:30 to 5:00. Eight new teachers join the staff, seven joining the school of education.
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University of Kansas
Frank Strong
Robinson Gymnasium
Ich
School of Education
L. W. Brooks
Wichita North High School
Wichita
John E. Jacobs
Lawrence Junior High School
David T. Lawson
Topeka
Eileen; Steele
Barstow School
Kansas City
Felix H. Ullrich
University of
University of San Antonio, Tex.; L. B. Wheat, Y.M.C.A. College of Chicago
Frances Mitchell
Columbia University
New York
Harry J. Jordan
Banking and Finance
University of Southern California At
Los Angeles
Jordan
Reductions Proposed in Fees for United Telephone Reorg
Washington attorneys for the Securities and Exchange Commission urge steep cuts in claims for fees and expenses tied to the United Telephone and Electric reorganization. Total claims of 526,810.54 would drop to 251,588.68 with large reductions for committee leaders and counsel.
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Washington
Security Exchange Commission
United Telesene and Electric Company
Absene
United Telephone
C. L. Brown
United Utilities
Henry J. Allen
Topeka
Yankees Invade Kansas City to Test the Blues
New Yorks world champions Yankee club arrived at Ruppert stadium in Kansas City to measure the Blues strength in an exhibition game. Steve Sandra will pitch for the Yankees while Joe Vance will oppose them. Reserved seats sold out days ago with a few unreserved seats left before game time.
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Kansas City
New York
Yankees
Ruppert Stadium
Blues
Steve Sandra
Champs
Joe Vance
Senator Walsh cites navy order to keep Leavenworth shoe plant open
Senator Walsh of Massachusetts said federal prison industries must take a navy contract for 100000 pairs of shoes to avoid closing the Leavenworth Kansas plant. He had urged production cuts to protect private industry and reduce impact on jobs.
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Washington
Walsh
D-Mass
Federal Prison Industries
Navy
Leavenworth, Kan
Desire for Peace Not Weakness at West Point Speech
President Roosevelt told the West Point graduating class that desire for peace must not be mistaken for weakness. He urged strength through restraint and cooperation, while stressing modernization of armed forces and the army’s role in peace and civilian defense.
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West Point
N. Y
America
Roosevelt
George
United States Military Academy
Austria
Czechoslovakia
Memel
Queen Elizabeth
United States
Europe
Far East
Africa
Endacott Heads KU Alumni in Fraser Theater Meeting
Paul Endacott of Bartlesville Oklahoma was chosen president of the University of Kansas Alumni Association at Fraser theater this morning. New officers include Marlin Poindexter Wichita as vice president and Joanna Wagstaff Lawrence on the board. The meeting featured resolutions praising Chancellor Lindley and a fund gift to his wife Mrs Lindley.
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Paul Endacott
Bartlesville
Okla
University of Kansas
Fraser Theater
C. L. Burt
Hutchinson
Burt
Marlin H. Poindexter
Wichita
Joanna Gleed Wagstaff
Lawrence
Endacott
Phillips Petroleum Company
School of Engineering
Phillips Company
Poindexter
Kansas General
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company
Alumni Association
Irving Hill
E. H. Lindl
Eli. H.lindley
Lindley
Association
Largest KU list will get degrees at 67th commencement
The 67th annual University of Kansas graduation features 1 109 graduates earning 1 231 degrees and certificates led by James Bryant Conant Harvard president who will deliver the address The processional goes from Frank Strong hall to Memorial stadium at 7 p m with graduates from liberal arts engineering fine arts pharmacy education business law ROTC medicine and graduate studies represented Governor Ratner and Rev John Bowers are among speakers Reserved seats go to graduates parents and alumni. public seating available if weather permits.
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University of Kansas
Mt. Oread
Frank Strong
Memorial Stadium
James Bryant Conant
Harvard University
Conant
Kansas
District of Columbia
College of Liberal Arts
School of Engineering and Architecture
School of ‘Fine Arts
School of Pharmacy
School of Education
School of Business
School of Law
The
Reserve Officers’ Training Corps
School of Medicine
Graduate School
Payne H. Ratner
H. L. Snyder
Winfield
Board of Regents
E. H. Lindley
Fred M. Harris
John Bowers
Trinity Episcopal Church
Donald M. Swarthout
School of Fine Arts
Stock Market Index for 60 Stocks Holds at 48.1
The average of 60 stocks sits at 48.1 with little movement noted on Saturday. Investor activity appears subdued as market commentators monitor broader economic signals.
Milk price cut in St Louis reduces grade A to 10 cents
Major St Louis dairies drop retail milk prices by 3 cents a quart today. Grade A milk delivers at 10 cents a quart the lowest in six years. Advertisement for Wallpaper Keeler's Book Store.
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St. Louis
Tiny Radio Transmitters Stir Czech Passive Resistance
Prague reports tiny secret radio transmitters used to broadcast speeches from phonograph records. The devices, portable and clockwork timed, urged Czechs to keep a solid front against German control. Police monitored but found little success stamping out this form of agitation.
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Prague
Law Must Prevail in Labor Probes in Kansas City
Circuit Judge Ray G. Cowan urged Jackson County grand jury to pursue labor cases as three labor leaders surrendered on indictments for conspiracy in restraint of trade. Neal Jackson and Fields faced arraignment after charges of conducting a secondary boycott against stores not endorsed by unions, while pickets at Milgram grocery stores did not appear.
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Kansas City
Ray G. Cowan
Jackson County
Grand Jury
Thomas Neal
Chauffeurs and Teamsters Union
Richard C. Jackson
William F. Fields
Dairy Truck Drivers Union
Neal
Jackson
Fields
Milgram
Kaw Valley potato tour to visit Lawrence area farms
The Kaw Valley potato tour will run Thursday and Friday with 50 to 75 participants. Stops include Emil Heck farm near Lawrence and Mellott Edwardsville, with potato variety and fertilizer plots, seed treatment, and machinery tours in sequence across Tillman Turner and Topeka area points.
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Kaw Valley
Emil Heck
Lawrence
Heck Farm
Highway 32
Turner
Mellott Farm
Edwardsville
Paul Mellott
Bonner Springs
Leo Large
Lenape
Elmer Genpfert
Perry
Newman
Rock Island
Topeka
Scott
Kelsey Farm
Arter
Nelson wins 43rd national open in playoff at Philadelphia
Byron Nelson defeats Craig Wood 70 to 73 in a second eighteen hole playoff at Philadelphia Country Club. Nelson, a former Texan now based in Reading, Pa, captured the title with early lead including an eagle on the fourth and finished strong despite bogeys early in the back nine. Wood mounted a late challenge but parred the final holes as Nelson secured a four stroke edge at the turn and held on at the 18th for the title.
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Philadelphia
Byron Nelson
Craig Wood
Philadelphia Country Club
Reading
Toledo
Wood
Nelson
June 14 to be Flag Day proclaimed by Governor Ratner
Topeka June 12 Governor Payne Ratner proclaimed June 14 as Flag Day and urged citizens to observe appropriate exercises. He called the flag a symbol of national independence and honor, representing millions of free persons rather than a ruling dynasty.
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Topeka
Payne Ratner
Foreign Secretary Declares Era of Power Politics
Lord Halifax told the House of Lords this 1939 year marks a era of power politics and that force must be met with force if justice and order are to be preserved. He defended British aims amid criticism from Liberal peers and denied any shift from appeasement policy.
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London
Lord Halifax
House of Lords
Halifax
Lords
Britain
Germany
Lord Davies
Liberal Party
Graduating KU seniors hear baccalaureate message on two worlds
The University of Kansas Class of 1939 attended a public baccalaureate service on Mt. Oread. Rev J Harry Cotton preached on “A Citizen of Two Worlds” urging empathy to avoid fighting opponents as shadows and to see people through their beliefs.
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University of Kansas
Mt. Oread
Tower of Dyche Museum
Two Worlds
J. Harry Cotton
Broad Street Presbyterian Church of Columbus
Cotton
Lindley
Weather Outlook for Kansas Sees Showers Then Clearing
Thundershowers expected this afternoon and tonight in Kansas, then fair on Tuesday with warmer temperatures. Reported highs around the upper sixties yesterday and a low near fifty nine today, with little rain since early Sunday and today.
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Kansas
Cody
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William H. Nichols
American Chemical Society
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Keeler’s Book Store
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