13 Jun 1940
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1940
Page
1
Allied bulletin from Tours reports limited gains by small counterattacks as the French government vows to resist to the end. Acknowledging heavy German pressure, the defense around Paris remains intact but fears Paris could fall if pushed back further.
The U S state department reports Ambassador Bullitt informed Germany Paris is an open city and Paris forces withdraw. General Dentz remains in command with gendarmerie and police. Bullitt and embassy staff stay to aid orderly transfer without loss of life.
Special guards of maritime police were assigned to all ships of belligerent nations in Buenos Aires harbor after two time bombs exploded aboard the British freighter Gascony, killing an Argentine stevedore and injuring five others.
Dispatches report German troops across three Seine bridgeheads to encircle Paris from the west. Soviet Russia appoints a minister to Romania to restore relations. Britain pledges to rush troops and materiel to France. An Italian steamer Malta ran aground after a French shelling in the Canaries. Moyale in Kenya raided by aircraft. one African wounded. British Egyptian forces report 62 prisoners and two machine guns taken. A Turkish tanker flying British flag rumored torpedoed in the eastern Mediterranean.
In London the refugee emperor Haile Selassie is said to be hopeful of returning to Ethiopia to lead resistance against Italy. A close associate noted that Fitawari Berou, newly appointed commander in chief, was flying from Jerusalem to assume command of about 200,000 trained troops ready to fight.
Madrid announces Spain’s position in the European war as non belligerent by government decree. The Spanish press avoids the term neutrality in today’s coverage.
The KU campus filled as classes began at 7 30 for the 38th annual summer session. About 275 courses across 30 departments are offered. Enrollment neared 1 050 by 8 pm yesterday, likely matching last year’s 1 260. The 113 summer faculty will teach, with planned playgrounds and entertainment overseen by Dr F C Allen. Recreational facilities include quad and Fowler Grove, plus a wooden shuffleboard court. Opening event is a picnic next Wednesday.
Paris endures a tense day as Nazi armored groups push toward Montmirail and cross the Marne along a 12 mile front between Chateau-Thierry and Dormans. In Paris cafes stay open while fires glow west, markets sell at record lows, and residents depart by bicycle as the city braces for travel disruptions.
Speaker Bankhead said Congress probably cannot adjourn June 22 as planned. Senate Labor Committee delays action on National Labor Act amendments awaiting adjournment date. Majority Leader Rayburn indicated lawmakers could stay in Washington this summer, while Republicans pressed the adjournment issue. Morgenthau urged a fresh look at tax and surplus disposal, Connally doubted many senators would stay.
German forces push toward Paris with Chalons sur Marne captured and the Marne river crossed in several places as Berlin signals threat to the Maginot line from the rear. Authorities say Paris may be decided soon with over 100000 prisoners taken since June 5. Le Havre nears control and Italy’s entry limits news from the southern theater.
A temporary injunction issued last February against the Wichita Laundry Workers Union over a telephone blockade of nine laundries was dismissed by District Judge Robert L. Nesmith. He noted delays made the order effectively permanent. the original action named 40 defendants. Laundry operators claimed telephone service was crippled by fake calls.
The index for sixty stocks closes at 39.6 after yesterday's 40.2 reading, signaling a modest retreat in overall market performance. Investors weigh persistent economic signals as traders monitor key sectors and company results.
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce holds its annual meeting this evening at 6 30 in the Eldridge hotel. Glenn Charlton will succeed Charles Radcliffe as president. The session will be an attendance meeting for the Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions and Co operative clubs.
The University of Kansas opened a three hour ground school course for its civilian aviation program this morning. All applicants begin in the session, with later attendance limited to those passing the physical exam and registered for flight work. Kenneth Razak leads the class. two daily sessions run 7 30 to 9 30 and 1 30 to 3 20. Forty nine applications have been filed. more will be accepted after exams. Hay expects flying to begin in summer after insurance and Washington approval steps. The university aims for at least 65 participants in the summer program.
The Industrial Development commission approves a new study on tourist traffic in Kansas to boost tourism and auto traffic for transcontinental motorists. Wilbur Mansfield of Kansas City and DeLoss Winkler of Atchison plus Arthur Thomas of Ohio State continue summer projects on chlorine hydrocarbon reactions and electrolytic chlorine from car deposits using natural gas.
The Kansas Bankers Clinic staged a courtroom play titled Mystery Disappearance or Gone-So?, featuring ten Lawrence bankers. A KU dramatics faculty member praised the cast for strong stage presence and effective humor, with the audience laughing only at intentional lines. The plot centers on a bank sued by a safe deposit renter unable to explain missing property.
Twenty survivors of the Greek merchantman Violando Goulandris 3598 tons torpedoed about 220 miles off Cape Finisterre arrived at Muro Spain. The captain and seven others were missing. The ship was laden with corn and wheat bound for Ireland.
Alexandria June 13 CP Egypt placed all communication systems air and naval bases and ports at the disposal of Great Britain and pledged the ally the greatest possible assistance in the war against Italy.
The Rev. C. Trower will address world conditions and prophecies at the Kanwaka school house on Friday evening June 14. The event is open to all interested.
County census figures report 26 421 residents versus 25 136 in the federal tally. Rural areas show the largest gaps while four cities differ by only 193. Palmyra township shows the biggest delta with 2 714 county vs 2 412 federal. County totals exceed federal counts across the board.
British air force pounded Italian air dromes in Libya and Abyssinia and hit Eritrean targets at the Red Sea. Air Marshal Longmore said attacks cast a crippling blow on bases that could threaten Egypt. Bombardments hit Asmara Gura and other Ethiopian objectives. few planes were lost as crews returned after engagements.
Dr H H Lane spoke on Hunting Wild Game in Early Day Kansas at Wiedamann s Kiwanis club gathering illustrated by fossil bed views showing extinct creatures like elephants rhinoceros camels flying reptiles and dinosaurs Ed Elbel noted 16 boys enrolled in the club s vocational school and a few more could be accepted Bankers and Kiwanis members from other towns attended the clinic Readers are directed to the classified page for rental listings and home finds.
The White House said President Roosevelt effectively replied to Premier Reynaud’s appeal for help last Monday before he knew of it. Stephen Early noted the Charlottesville address stated full material support to the Allies and that the Reynaud message arrived about 15 minutes after the embassy in Paris received the text.
The city awaits a two week schedule for sidewalk work with City Engineer B M Babb preparing plans in three to four days. WPA labor will perform most tasks while property owners pay materials and part of the finishing costs. The project excludes driveways and street-to-curb connections, with curb-line walks funded by the city at corners. East Thirteenth Street brick paving has been rebuilt with new cement sealing.
New York June 13 a great grey battleship the U S S North Carolina slid down the ways at Brooklyn navy yard Miss Isabel Young Hoey daughter of North Carolina’s governor broke a champagne bottle on the bow to christen the 70 million ton 35 000 ton vessel The North Carolina a sister ship to the U S S Washington is expected to bolster national defense Gov Clyde R Hoey said it will help command respect of the world and a dictator with the ships display of defense
Detroit fills 11 runs in early innings while Cleveland trails after a slow start. Rowe Tebbetts Smith and Hearmstey pitched for Detroit while Cleveland relied on its bullpen. No other American League or National League games listed.
Ankara signs a commercial agreement with Germany exchanging goods up to 21 million Turkish pounds about 14.28 million dollars. The pact follows months of talks with Franz von Papen and is not deemed politically significant though it affects London and Paris. Trade has been stalled by credit issues.
Kansas bankers heard G T Spettigue of the American Bankers Association describe a middle ground for construction lending that avoids excessive risk and preserves purchasing power. He urged close cooperation among consumer credit agencies and cited the need to finance growth with real factory products as security.
Forecaster S D Flora says drier, sunnier weather will move into Kansas after a spell of rain and clouds. He predicts highs in the 80s for today and tomorrow with scattered showers reported yesterday and statewide cooling at night.
Kansas weather looks partly cloudy tonight and Friday with milder air in the west and southeast. Overnight readings show a 24 hour minimum and a higher 3 p.m. reading. year ago the high was 79 and the low 61.
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