German forces conquer Paris and advance on Maginot line
Berlin reports Paris fell and Le Havre and Montmedy captured as Nazi troops push toward the Maginot line. Front lines break as German armor and infantry drive from the Saar region with Paris capitulation described as a devastating hit on France.
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Berlin
Paris
le Havre
Montmedy
France
Maginot Line
Saar
Germany
English Channel
Montemedy
Seine River
Sedan
Verdun
Maginot
Luxembourg
Vitry-le-Francois
Chalons
Dead Man’s Ridge
Nazis Will Not Forget American Aid to Allies
New Orleans June 14 German consul general for the southern states Egar von Spiegel warned that Germany will not forget United States support to its enemies during the war. He predicted Spain would soon join France, Germany would win early, and the US might seek trade with a new empire but get none. He said Germany’s territorial aims outside Europe are limited to Africa possessions and perhaps a little more, and that Germany does not want Florida Georgia or Louisiana or any western hemisphere territory.
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New Orleans
Baron Egar von Spiegel
Germany
United States
Spain
France
von Spiegel
Poland
Europe
Africa
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Western Hemisphere
Hundreds Board the Washington Liner for Homecoming
Hundreds of passengers board the Washington in Galway Ireland to sail for the United States. The liner, the last American ship to repatriate citizens from the European war zone, is due to sail at 2 30 a m tomorrow.
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Washington Galway
Ireland
Washington
United States
French Army Falls Back Southward Amid Uncertain Resistance
Paris retreat continues under heavy pressure as German forces push toward Romilly and Saint Dizier. Reports claim aerial attacks on Italy and fuel depots near Venice, while Tours departs officials and press to safety.
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Tours
France
Paris
Romilly
Dijon
Marne
Britain to buy American war materiel for global defense
London reports Britain will accelerate wartime purchases in America to fuel explosives and other war material. Officials say a blank check is allowed for usable items, with France’s loss and German gains prompting rapid mobilization and reallocation of U S arsenals.
First Union Park Service Opens Summer Series
The Union park service, under the Ministerial Alliance, begins at South Park Sunday at 7 45 pm with Rev. Theodore H Aszman of the First Presbyterian church delivering the sermon titled The Church and the School The opening follows the Living Church theme organized by the Park Service Committee chaired by Rev D E McGregor Rev Aszman is selected as opener due to his role on the Lawrence board of education Assisting him are Rev D E McGregor Rev Howard Koelb Rev Robert A Hunt and Rev J E Bowers Mrs C W Straffon will preside at the piano and the summer quartet from the church will sing Elizabeth Haer Ethelyne Burns William Leech and Hampton White constitute the quartet
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Union Park
Ministerial Alliance
South Park
Theodore H. Aszman
First Presbyterian Church
Living Church
Park Service Committee
D. E. McGregor
Aszman
Alliance
Lawrence Board of Education
Howard Koelb
Robert A. Hunt
J. E. Bowers
C. W. Straffon Hwill
Elizabeth Haer
Ethelyne Burns
William Leech
Hampton White
Fund for Fireworks Drives Local Contributions
Dick Wagstaff, chairman, announced a drive to fund the July 4 fireworks display at the KK U Memorial Stadium. Merchants are solicited to give through the Chamber of Commerce and the Journal-World, with plans to complete the drive by Tuesday and committees to handle day‑of details to be named soon.
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Dick Wagstaff
Wagstaff
Chamber of Commerce
Journal-World
KK. U. Memorial Stadium
Stock Market Index Rises to 40.5 After Day
The index, averaging 60 stocks, closes at 40.5 yesterday compared with 39.6 the day prior. The small gain reflects steady trading and modest shifts across sectors.
British Admiralty reports heavy bomb hit on Scharnhorst
London reports the naval air force hit the German battleship Scharnhorst in Trondheim fjord with a heavy bomb behind its funnel and a possible second hit. Dispatches also note air raids, evacuations, and French warship bombardments as German advances tighten in France.
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London
British Admiralty
Naval Air Force
Scharnhorst
Trondheim Fjord
Air Ministry
Royal Air Force
Seine
Rouen
Maginot
Roosevelt defends aid to allies amid invasion talk
President Roosevelt stated the United States would extend maximal aid to the Allies and dismissed Hitler’s grotesque invasion comment. He announced a $1.498 billion army expansion bill and creation of a national defense research committee led by Dr. Vannevar Bush. A new seven-member panel will coordinate science and defense projects across government and private labs.
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Army
National Defense Research Committee
Vannevar Bush
Carnegie Institution
National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics
Navy
Natural Advisory Committee For
Roosevelt
National Academy of Sciences
National Research Council
Federal Bureau of Standards
United States
Paul Reynaud
France
Reynaud
Atlantic
Deadline Set for KU Civilian Aviation Training
The University of Kansas civilian aviation program will accept applications until tomorrow morning. Supervisor Earl D. Hay stated the department can use 12 to 16 more applicants and that flight instruction for 60 students will begin Monday morning.
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University of Kansas Civilian Aviation Program
Earl D. Hay
Professor Hay
Italian Troops Repel French Attack at Galisia Hill
Italian high command reports repulse of a French attempt on the Alpine frontier at Galisia Hill thirty six miles northwest of Turin. This marks the first land action in Italy's involvement in the war.
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Rome
Galisia Hill
Italy
Turin
Appropriations Set Record Peacetime Budget For FY
Washington reports last minute emergency defense spending will push fiscal year appropriations to a record peacetime level near 14 billion dollars starting July 1. About 5 billion for preparedness, 3.627 billion for debt related funds, with the rest covering regular government expenses.
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Washington
Congressional
Roosevelt
Local Bankers Told To Favor Local Loans
A. G. Brown of New York City urged Kansas bankers to increase local loans and curb outside investments during a Kansas clinic. He said aggressive community improvement backed by sound banking will build loyalty and benefit people. The session closed after Wood Netherland of Mercantile Commerce Bank spoke on competing credit agencies and conference results.
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Kansas
A. G. Brown
New York City
American Bankers Association
Brown
Wood Netherland
St. Louis
Mercantile Commerce Bank and Trust Company
Showers forecast for northeastern Kansas this afternoon
Weather brief notes showers likely in northeastern Kansas tomorrow afternoon while western areas stay dry. Highs near 80s, lows around 65 to 70 east and 55 to 60 west. Report cites S D Flora forecaster with cooler breezes from a high pressure system.
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Topeka
Kansas
S. D. Flora
Coffeyville
Independence
Concordia
Hanoover
Flora
Phillipsburg
Tribune
Mercury
Republican
Smoky Hill
Merchant Cruiser Scotstoun Sunk by German Submarine
The British armed merchant cruiser Scotstoun, 17,046 tons and former Caledonia, converted for wartime use, was sunk by a German submarine. Two officers and four seamen are missing feared dead. the rest of the crew were landed at a British port. Earlier Germany announced the sinking of the Scotstoun and a 12,000-ton transport in a convoy attack north of the Hebrides.
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London
Scotstoun
Caledonia
Admiralty
Hebrides Islands
Germans Deny Bullitt Held by Berlin Authorities
German authorities denied a report that U S Ambassador William C Bullitt had been placed in protective custody in Paris. The United States Embassy said it had no information on the subject. The piece ends with a classified ad urging readers to check listings for housing and rooms.
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Bullitt
Berlin
U. S
William C. Bullitt
Germany
Paris
United States
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Holds Annual Dinner Review
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce and local service clubs gathered at the Eldridge hotel for the annual meeting. Charles Radcliffe opened, handing the presidency to Glenn Charlton for the coming year, with Harry Sparks recounting the merger that formed the Chamber. Claude Scott recapped 1922–1930 activities and past presidents, noting major projects including street resurfacing, the state board of regents, roads programs, zoning in second class cities, the airport, and local canning factory reopening. Charlton discussed budget, proposed a contingency fund, and pledged his best for the year, while presenting a life membership to Secretary of War Harry Woodring for buying a farm near Lecompton.
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Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence Service Clubs
Eldridge Hotel
Chamber of Commerce
Charles Radcliffe
Glenn Charlton
Harry Sparks
Sparks
Old Merchants Association
The
Commercial Club
Claude Scott
van K. Bruner
George J. Kirchhoff
Paul Ditmoor
C. B. M Hosford
Charles Holmes
Walter Varnum
Scott
State Board of Regents
Eldridge
George Hedrick
Hedrick
Radcliffe
Lawrence
Charlton
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Harry Woodring
Lecompton
Hesse
Gerald Hesse
Europe
Union Pacific
Santa Fe
J. M. Mott
Lions Club
W. H. Schowe
Kiwanis Club
Ruben Fox
Co-Operative Club
John Jacobs
Rotary Club
R. A. Barber
Marie Abels
Weed Notice Issued For City Lot Cleanup
You are hereby notified to cut the weeds on your lot or same will be cut and assessed against your property in accordance with Ordinance No. 1777. J. Wm. Stone, City Clerk. Adv.
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J. Wm. Stone
Flag Makers See Boost in American Flag Sales
Philadelphia reports rising flag sales as the nation honors the 163rd anniversary of Betsy Ross’s Stars and Stripes. Manufacturers cite renewed patriotism, increased sales to individuals and naturalized citizens, and ties to President Roosevelt’s defense speech. Philadelphia remains the central flag producer for the U.S. Army, with flags manufactured at the quartermaster depot.
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Philadelphia
Eeople
Roosevelt
National Defense
Betsy Ross
General Washington
Continental Army
United States Army
Lawrence boys win Summerfield scholarships totaling 18
Four new grants join 14 previous recipients as Gar land Landrith of 1616 Indiana street plus three Liberty Memorial graduates Thornton Mc Clanahan Clifford Reynolds and Arthur Nelson are named to the Summerfield scholarship list. Additional awards bring Wichita East high school and Lawrence graduates to the top counts with scholars from other schools.
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Lawrence
Summerfield
Garland Landrith
Landrith
Indiana Street
Thornton McClanahan
Clifford Reynolds
Arthur Nelson
Liberty Memorial ~ High School
Wichita East High School
Nine Days in Camp for Scout and Girl Guard Troop
Members of Boy Scout Troop 63 and the Girl Guards depart tomorrow afternoon for the Salvation Army Mo Kan camp fourteen miles southeast of Kansas City for nine days. Troop 63 is sponsored by the Cooperative club and the Salvation Army. funds from the Co-Ops and a May 22 benefit play paid registration. The Kiwanis club aided the girls. Participants include Rolly Foster, David Fowler, Gerald Goodfellow, Eugene Higgins, Buddy Cline, William L. Miller, Wesley Miller, Gene Morris, Richard Morris, C. Roberts, Vera Gregg, Ruth Anderson, Irma Hallmark, Juanita Smith, Clara Bell Smith and Viola Smith. Capt Olin Brigman leads the boys with Mrs. Bessie Greece as guard leader. committee members Lisle Ebv, H W Craig, J Perry, Ed Elam, Joe Wilson, and Captain Brigman.
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Boy Scout Troop 63
Girl Guards
Salvation Army
Kansas City
Troop 63
Cooperative Club
Salvation Army Organization
Kiwanis Club
Rolly Foster
David Fowler
Gerald Goodfellow
Eugene Higgins
Buddy Cline
Wiliam L. Miller
Wesley Miller
Gene Morris
Richard Morris
C. Roberts
Vera Gregg
Ruth Anderson
Irma Hallmark
Juanita Smith
Clara Bell Smith
Viola Smith
Olin Brigman
Bessie
Greece
Lisle
Ebv
H. W. Craig
J. Perry
Ed Elam
Joe Wilson
Brigman
U S Ambassador Bullitt Held in Protective Custody
Berlin reports say United States Ambassador William C. Bullitt was placed in protective custody by German military authorities in Paris during the occupation. He had remained in Paris with Washington’s approval and spoke in Domremy praising France and civilized values amid the siege.
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Bullitt
Paris
Washington
France
Music Camp Opens Monday at Lawrence Facilities
The fifth annual Midwestern Music camp will open Monday in Lawrence with 120 high school musicians enrolling. Plans include housing in five fraternity and sorority houses with housemothers and supervisors, and two concert weeks featuring guest conductors such as Bakaleinikoff and Maazel.
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Lawrence
Russell L. Wiley
K. U. Bands
West Hills
Kappa Sigma
Delta Upsilon
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Alpha Omicron Pi
Louisiana Street
Evangelist Bennie Underwood to Speak at Glenn Church
Evangelist and musician Bennie Underwood will speak at the Glenn church west of Lecompton on Sunday at 11 o clock. He is the son of Mr and Mrs William Underwood of Lawrence and is visiting his parents with his family. The evangelist and family travel the country in a trailer house.
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Bennie Underwood
Glenn
Weather forecast and readings for the period
The weather outlook calls for a dreamy fall pattern with a touch of warmth tonight. Saturday brings increasing cloudiness and showers in the northeast late afternoon. Cooler conditions expected on Sunday with a fall cool-down in the north portion. Gas Office records list temperature readings across several times including 5 am to 11 pm. today’s highs and lows are compared with last year’s figures.
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Adolf Hitler
Theerman
Loire River
Orleans
Loire
Saint Dizier
Paris-Nancy
Capital
Paris-Dijon
Great Britain
America
Britain
Flanders
Presbyterian
New York
Columbia Broadcasting Corporation
Bordeaux
Garonnes
C.S.T
Boulogone
Cape Gris Nez
High Command
Reuters
Demaree Bess
Saturday Evening Post
Elysee Park
Champs Elysees
Bess
Hitler
Americas
Journal- World
23Rd
Indiana
Woodring
Claud Scott
Boy Scouts
U.S
Ambassador Bul- Hitt
Domremy
Joanr of Arc
Bul
Wiley
A. O. Pi
K. A. Fine Arta
Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra
Vladimir Bakaleinikoff
Thea Pittsburgh Symphony
Karl Kruerer
Lorin Maazel
Charles O’neil
Potsdam
N. Y
A. Austin Hardine
University of Illinois
Hoch Auditorium
Bakaleiikoff
Aaron Nelson
D. K. Simith
Sigma PM Epsilon
Robert Black
Kappa Sigma House
Harold J. Mould
Don Gleckler
Lynne Hackler
Margaret and
Gertrude Shideler
Glenn Church
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