European Assets In U S Frozen Amid Wide Freezing Order
President Roosevelt expands asset freezes to continental Europe including Germany and Italy. The order targets German and Italian assets in the United States about 200 million dollars direct, with broader estimates possible. It covers Albania Austria Czechoslovakia Danzig Poland and, conditionally, Finland Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland and Soviet Russia. General licenses may lift freezes if assurances prevent evasion of the order.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Europe
Germany
Italy
United States
Albania
Austria
Czecho-Slovakia
Danzig
Poland
Finland
Portugal
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Soviet Russia
House
Treasury
Morgenthau
Treasury Department
White House
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
Norway
Denmark
Netherlands
Belgium
Luxembourg
France
Yugoslavia
Greece
Croatia to join three power pact, war bulletins say
War bulletins from Rome report Croatia likely to sign the three power pact with Italy Germany and Japan. London coverage notes a secret British weapon to fight tanks described as simple to make and highly effective. CBS relay claims the Netherlands destroyer Kortenaer seized a Hungarian vessel in Dutch East Indies waters and towed it to Surabaya for prize court action. Italian planes reportedly dropped bombs on Gibraltar damaging two cruisers under repair with no reported casualties.
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London
Exchange Telegraph
New York
CBS
Netherlands
Kortenaer
Netherlands East Indies
Surabaya
Rome
Welles Says Americans Not Moved by Berlin Bluster
Undersecretary Sumner Welles stated that the United States would not be swayed by threats as Berlin warned ships carrying contraband to England could be sunk. He noted the Robin Moor carried no prohibited cargo and included American civilians, with possible heavy loss of life. Washington expects protests and diplomatic notes from Hull to Berlin, with possible demands for indemnification.
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Washington
Sumner Welles
Berlin
J. Pe
United States
England
Robin Moor
Welles
Atlantic Ocean
State Department
William Phillips
Rome
Italy
Germany
Hull
Roosevelt
Philip P. Williams
Rio de Janeiro
William J. Linthicum
Pernambuco
Brazil
Officers Named for Lawrence Home Guard Unit
Clarence A. Bliesner and Will Johns Jr are named first and second lieutenants of the Lawrence Home Guard Now in formation. Captain Harold K Snider says enlistments are slow with only 10 of 40 needed by July 1 and urges men 21 to 50 to apply at the armory or local offices.
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Clarence A. Bliesner
Will Johns, Jr
Lawrence
Snider
Coal Company
Bliesner
Lawrence Typewriter Exchange
Johns
Carl’s Clothing Store
Tentative U. S. Welfare Plan Affects Kansas Rules
Topeka reports tentative federal approval of state rules to withhold names of relief recipients. Officials expect continued federal relief funds after July 1, with Kansas needing to end public publications to avoid about 6 million dollars in matching aid.
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Topeka
P—Fay N. Seaton
Social Welfare Board
Kansas
Seaton
The
Security Board
Jay S. Parker
Washington
Social Security Board
Kansas City
Parker
State Board
Payne Ratner
Sonny Board of Social Welfare
New Reduction in Autos in 1942 Model Year
Washington reports a sharp reduction in automobile production for the 1942 model year starting in August as defense officials consider diverting steel to military use. Auto makers have agreed to a 20 percent cut already, with possible further reductions to follow.
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Washington
Defense
Office of Production Management
Stock Market Index Drifts to 41.4 After Yesterday
The average of 60 stocks stands at 41.4, edging down from yesterday's 41.5 as market activity slows. Investors watched key sectors for direction while trading volumes remained light across major exchanges.
THREE ARE SAVED IN KAW RIVER FLOOD DRAMA
A flood near the Kaw river water plant yesterday afternoon left two boats capsized and four men endangered. City water department workers M Cannon 63 Bob Milton 29 and Glenn Bremer 20 clung to trees until rescued. Gordon Stucker a high school athlete and life guard aided others as volunteers and officials coordinated swift river rescues.
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Kaw River
Santa Fe
City Water Department
M. Cannon
Bob Milton
Glenn Bremer
Gordon Stucker
Cannon
Milton
Bremer
Stucker
Cecil Crean
Bill Green
Frank Will
Simpson
Allen Phillips
City
Phillips
Nebraska Joins Kansas in Thanksgiving Observation
Governor Payne Ratner announced that Nebraska will join Kansas in observing the traditional last Thursday in November for Thanksgiving this year. The word came from Governor Dwight Griswold of Nebraska.
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Nebraska
Kansas
Topeka
Payne Ratner
Dwicht Griswold
Explosion damages Venezuelan tanker Caroni near Philadelphia
An explosion aboard the Venezuelan oil tanker Caroni on June 14 in Philadelphia injured five crew members and caused extensive damage to the 3,164 ton vessel.
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Philadelphia
Rivers Reach Crisis as Eastern Kansas Floods Recede
Floods ease in eastern Kansas as the Kansas and Solomon rivers retreat from banks from Junction City to Kansas City. Saline and Dickinson counties harvest bottomland wheat while salvage efforts continue along the Solomon. Bridges and highways reopen as Union Pacific resumes service and city runways dry.
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Kansas River
Junction City
Kansas City
Bonner Springs
Kansas
Saline
Dickinson Counties
Solomon River
Solomon
Smoky Hill
Paris in Nazi rule one year later under strict military control
Paris marks one year under occupation as two thirds of France face strict military governance. Living costs have surged 30 to 40 percent despite rationing, with widespread food shortages and shortages of essential goods.
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Paris
France
Flooded Kansas roads reopen portions of major routes
Receding flood waters allowed traffic on U S 24 and U S 40 east of Manhattan and on U S 40 between Junction City and Fort Riley, with other routes briefly opened then flooded again. Dozens of Kansas sections remained blocked with detours in place for numerous highways.
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Topeka
Kansas
Republican
U.S. 24
U. S. 40
Manhattan
Junction City
Fort Riley
U. S. 24
Neosho River
Hartford
Leroy
Beloit
Bennington
New Tax Bill Delayed Until September Says Barkley
Senate Democratic Leader Barkley said a defense revenue bill could not reach President Roosevelt before September. He noted likely heated debate and lengthy hearings in July and time needed to resolve House Senate differences, as he recovers from a tooth infection in naval hospital.
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Barkley
Washington
CPI
Senate
Roosevelt
Naval Hospital
House
Finance Committee
Lawrence Boy Scout Girl Scout Aluminum Drive Starts
A house-to-house canvass begins in Lawrence Monday to collect old aluminum for defense needs. Sponsored by the B P O Elks, scouts will gather pots pans and other pieces through Friday to meet a national demand for aircraft and motors. Citizens are urged to call 595 to arrange pickups and the metal will be stored south of the Salvation Army on Vermont street.
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Lawrence
B. P. O. Elks Lodge
Kansas
Elks Committee
Salvation Army
Vermont Street
Weather to Clear Topeka Forecast for June 14
The Topeka forecast says fair, warmer weather will aid wheat growers and flood victims across northern and eastern Kansas. Rain should miss the state tomorrow with light showers possible in the extreme southwest. Cooler conditions persist tonight with a slight rise Sunday and showers return Monday to western counties as floodwaters recede to normal.
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Topeka
Kansas
S. D. Flora
Kansas River
Neosho
Tribune
Water Runs Off Lowlands Near Eudora After Flood Pause
Water from the Kasw river at Eudora receded after about 12 hours with the north road exposed and the Kaw not changing. A dike on the Ben Neis place in Weaver Bottoms saved a farm from inundation while farmers in many low areas have not yet returned home. Seepage may continue in some locations as the area drains. Detroit reports June 14 that Benson Ford, 21, Edsel Ford's son, was rejected from military service under the selective act.
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Eudora
Ben Neis
Weaver
Detroit
Army Medical
Benson Ford
Edsel Ford
Ford Motor Company
Weed Notice To Cut City Lots Under Ordinance 17717
City Clerk J. Wm Stone issues weed abatement notice for property owners to cut weeds on their lots or have them cut and assessed against property under Ordinance No 17717.
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J. Wm. Stone
Short Course For Insurance Agents At University of Kansas
Registration for the second annual short course in fire casualty and surety insurance will begin Monday in the Memorial Union lobby. About 200 Kansas agents are expected to enroll for the three day program with last year’s enrolment at 130. A dinner in the Memorial Union Kansas room starts the event with Frank T. Stockton as principal speaker.
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Kansas Association of Insurance Agents
University of Kansas
Memorial Union Building
Marvin Hall
Kansas
Frank T. Stockton
School of Business
Alfred Seelye
E. L. Stephenson
Associated Aviation
John Ise
Don C. Campbell
Kansas City Fire and Marine Insurance Co
Kansas curriculum meeting at University of Kansas
Supervisors and principals from about 100 Kansas towns converge at the University of Kansas for a four day conference on curriculum development. Speakers include George L. Kreeck on South America and officials C. O. Wright Eli C. Foster and Charles Shain as part of the Kansas State Teachers association event.
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Kansas
University of Kansas
University
Kansas State Teachers Association
George L. Kreeck
United States
Paraguay
South America
Hoch Auditorium
C. O. Wright
Kansas State Teacher’s Association
Eli C. Foster
Tulsa
Okla
Charles Shain
Department of Education
State Teachers College
Florence
Ala
Lumber Strike Nearing Settlement in Northwest
The International Woodworkers of America head O M Orton agreed to a CIO plan for settling a month old strike involving 22,000 lumber workers in western Washington. Production resumed at Lamson and Sessions after a four day U A W walkout and ten members of the CIO United Automobile Workers faced suspension at Brewster Aeronautical in Long Island City over alleged subversive activity.
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Seattle
O. M. Orton
International Woodworkers of America
Philip Murray
C.I.O
Washington
Cleveland
Lamson & Sessions Co
C.I.C
United Automobile Workers
Newark
N. J
C.I. O
Long Island City
N.Y
Brewster Aeronautical Corporation
United States
Britain
Mangrum Takes Lead in Mahoning Valley Open Golf
Lanky Lloyd Mangrum from Monterey Park California shot four under par 66 to assume the lead on day two of the $5000 Mahoning Valley Open in Girard. Ralph Guldahl Jim Turnesa Sam Byrd and Leo Anderson were among leaders after 36 holes with 143s.
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Lloyd Mangrum
Girard
Monterey Park
Cal
Ralph Guldahl
Jim Turnesa
Sam Byrd
Philadelphia
Leo Anderson
Lakewood
N. Y
Thrifty Habit Reads Classifieds Daily
A daily habit of scanning the classifieds highlights frugal routines. Readers search for deals, coupons, and underused items, turning routine page turning into a practical cost-saving habit.
Loaded Mines in New York Harbor Practice Operation
The War Department said the mine laying in New York Harbor would be a practice operation not a harbor safeguard. The Navy announced expected mine placement off Sandy Hook between June 15 and September 30 with some loaded mines used briefly. Army coast artillery and mine planter services will conduct the drills as training, with live mines used sparingly. The Navy will patrol the area during planting periods.
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Washington
War Department
Navy
New York Harbor
Sandy Hook
Army
Coast Artillery
Army Coast Artillery
Schoonover Wins Kansas Amateur Golf Title Bid
Daryl Schoonover 18-year-old Topekan shocks at Country Club by defeating Glenn Oatman 4 and 3 to reach the finals. In semi finals he upset Bernard Williams and Bill Carey Jr as Ed Skradski and Bob Love win Flight A and Vic Trimmell and M I Hathaway claim Flight B. Finals begin tomorrow morning with a 9 o’clock start for the championship flight.
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Daryl Schoonover
Bernard Williams
Billy Jones
Bill Carey, Jr
Vic Trimmell
M. I. Hathaway
Ed Skradski
Bob Love
Pat Conn
Willie White
Rnd Raye
Ash Gross
Topekan
Glenn Oatman
Lawrence
Schoonover
Bernard (Mutt) Williams
Leavenworth
Hutchinson
Wichita
Washburn College
Dean Ritchie
Chi Galloway
Lawrence City
Topeka
Oatman
Williams
Johnny Wall
Coffeyville
Carey
Ernie Fortner
Jones
Ralph Sicks
Independence
Wayne Warner
Kansas City
Skradski
Earl
Trimmell
K. K. Baxter
Hathaway
Sam Inman
Carl Motzkus
Russell
N. E. Gill
Motzkus
Bob van Noy
Gill
Vic Hart
Overland Park
White
Conn
H. P. Jones
Bud Ray
John Gross
Ft. Scott
Ray
Mon Wetzel
Gross
Gene Beardslee
Afghan Workers Sought by Bundles for Britain High School Unit
Bundles for Britain appeals for Afghan square makers and sewers. High school girls raised 3.50 from a flower sale and 7.50 from a cookie sale to support yarn and project needs. Adults are needed to sew squares. Junior Red Cross center offers Tuesday and Thursday sessions in the Junior High building. Senior High Girls Bundles for Britain meet next Wednesday at 9:00 in Room 8.
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Britain
England
Junior Red Cross
Flood Threat Is Less On the Kaw
The Kaw river ebbing after crest 20.2 feet yesterday. Water receded near Lawrence as a horse was rescued from a river island near the north dike by James Dyke, Lawrence Humphrey, and L. W. Daniel using a rowboat.
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Kaw
Lawrence
James Dyke
Lawrence Humphrey
L. W. Daniel
Humprey
US Cutter Rescues 46 From British Merchant Vessel
The coast guard reported the cutter Duane rescued 46 officers and men from the British merchant ship Tr sillian, 4743 tons, owned by Hains Steamship of London. The position showed about 1000 miles east of Nova Scotia. fate of the Tr sillian was not disclosed.
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Washington
Coast Guard
Duane
Hains Steamship Company
London
Nova Scotia
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