Germans Drive Deep In France Seizures Across Several Fronts
Berlin reports French fortifications at Luneville Toul and Strasbourg captured. German forces reach Lyon and cross the Rhone Marne canal while Cherbourg Rennes Nancy fall, signaling broad occupation and integration into a German guided economy with administration kept locally.
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Stock Market Index Falls Slightly in Latest Report
The average of 60 stocks edged to 41.3 yesterday from 41.1, signaling a modest drop as market activity cooled. Investors monitored daily shifts across sectors while major movers included blue chips and industrials.
Fantastic Lewis denounces Roosevelt plan at GOP meeting
Philadelphia June 19 John Lewis called President Roosevelt's compulsory national service plan a fantastic suggestion from a mind in retreat. He told the Republican resolutions committee that labor has lost confidence in the Republican party, which has abandoned labor in recent years. William Green of the AFL supported aid to democracies in Europe but warned of wage and hour concessions if needed.
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Roosevelt
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Saue
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Republican Resolutions Committee
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Resolutions Committee
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Mittee
Europe
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Walter E. Edge
New Jersey
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Allies mass for final attack line from Atlantic to Mediterranean
War bulletins from Rome and Berlin report Hitler and Mussolini ordering armies to hold a united strategic line from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean for a final assault on France if peace terms falter. Other dispatches note Bulgarian claims revived, British air raids on Coblenz, and Franco-German peace talks slated in Madrid under Franco.
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Benito Mussolini
Atlantic
Mediterranean
France
Planes to Africa Departures Reported Across Spain
Madrid reports a large movement of French military planes from France toward Africa. Crews in Mallorca Almeria and Valencia described routes toward Oran Algeria and some aircraft were forced down or set afire. Interments followed as crews were taken by authorities.
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Puerto ‘Cristo
Convicted Under Narcotic Law in Kansas City
Dr. D. M. Nigro, 47, once a city health official, was convicted today of federal narcotics law violations in Kansas City.
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Kansas City
D. M. Nigro
City Health Department
Insurance Short Course Opens at University
Dean Frank T. Stockton of the KU School of Business opened the insurance short course at the University with a Get-Acquainted dinner in the Union. Registration showed 127 agents in Marvin Hall, with more expected as sessions run through Friday. Dean Paul B. Lawson welcomed attendees as Henry Weltmer Jr. presided over the educational committee remarks.
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Frank T. Stockton
K. U. School of Business
Stockton
Union Building
Coulrse
Marvin Hall
Paulb. Lawson
College of Liberal Arts
Henry J. Weltmer
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Hiawatha
Kansas Association of Insurance Agents
Herbert Hedges
National Association of Life Underwriters
Hedges
War Fund Drive Launch Led by Captain Olin Brigman
Captain Olin Brigman was recalled from a Salvation Army camp near Kansas City to organize a wartime fundraising drive. Lawrence’s quota is set at 350 dollars as Salvation Army efforts support troops in France after losing 200000 dollars in equipment there. An executive committee meeting at Roger Williams office approved fund plans. The three Lawrence banks will take contributions. Kelvin Hoover is named treasurer. Brigman will resume camp duties this afternoon and return to Lawrence Monday.
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Salvation Army
Kansas City
Lawrence
France
Salvation Army Advisory Board
Roger Williams
Kelvin Hoover
Brizman
Pan American meeting on war problems looms
Washington reports the United States has moved to convene an early Pan American conference with 21 republics to discuss hemispheric war issues. Undersecretary Sumner Welles said 13 governments have replied in favor as preparations proceed and a date is expected soon.
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Sumner Welles
Maginot Line Forts Abandoned on Rhine by Skeleton Garrisons
Basel report says forts north of Basel including St Louis Huningue Village Neuf and Rosenau fired last shells at German positions in Baden at 2 45 am and garrisons retreated toward Belfort. A Burgundian Gate fort reportedly held out as German patrols crossed the Rhine and returned after a brief encounter.
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St. Louis
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Rosenau
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Opposition to Transfers in West Suppressed by Monroe Doctrine
Washington and Rome report the United States warns European powers against transferring western hemisphere possessions. The stance echoes a congressional joint resolution opposing any such transfers and pledges joint action with American republics if needed. France’s colonies are cited in the broader context of Monroe Doctrine diplomacy.
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Martinique
Guadeloupe
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Monroe
William Phillips
Soviet Troops Reported In All Major Baltic Towns
Stockholm reports Soviet forces including artillery infantry cavalry and armor occupying all large towns across Lithuania Latvia and Estonia. German troop movements in East Prussia unsubstantiated rumors persist alongside reports of Germany shipping forces to Norway. Finns note artillery blasts on the Karelian Isthmus as Russia builds the Stalin line. Sweden reinforces neutrality guards.
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Two Kansans file for governor on party tickets
Topeka reports Payne Ratner the Republican incumbent and W H Burke the Democrat filed for governor of Kansas within hours of each other. Ratner pledged to continue an efficient economy driven administration while Burke promised a clean direct campaign.
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Kansas
Payne Ratner
W. H
Bill) Burke
Ratner
Burke
C. Kansas
Jay A. Welch
Haddam
S. L. Mathews
Kansas City
Carl E. Friend
Lawrence
Ernest McKenzie
Cottonwood Falls
D. J. Sheedy
Fredonia
Harry W. Fisher
Fort Scott
Roosevelt approves four billion naval expansion bill
Chairman Vinson announced that the four billion dollar naval expansion bill favored by the House Naval Committee has President Roosevelt’s approval. The measure authorizes expansion without funds. Admiral Stark said he would seek 175 million dollars to start construction if Congress approves. Roosevelt weighs compulsory national service as a potential congressional issue.
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Harold R. Stark
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Ford states engines would be for defense only
Detroit June 19 Henry Ford re asserted that if his plants produce war materials it will be for defensive purposes only. He denied any business with the British government and said any Rolls-Royce Merlin engines would come on a United States government order.
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Henry Ford
London
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KU Enrollment Reaches 1361 For Summer Session
KU announces 1361 students enrolled for the summer session, including 57 in the Kansas City medical school. This marks the largest summer enrollment since 1932, surpassing last year's 1280 by 81 students.
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Kansas City
Children of King Leopold Enter Spain by Automobile
The three children of King Leopold of Belgium crossed into Spain by automobile from France en route to Portugal. Former Belgian Prime Minister Paul Van Zeeland and other Belgian officials and consular officers from several nations followed. Refugees crowded Spanish consulates in France seeking visas amid chaotic conditions.
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Tigers Take First of Doubleheader In 5-4 Win Over Phillies
Hank Greenberg delivered a tenth inning RBI single driving in Barney McCosky as Detroit edged Philadelphia 5-4 in the opener. Buck Newsom earned win number eight for the Tigers with relief from Potter, Hayes, and second-game details follow.
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Hank Greenberg
Barney McCosky
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Hayes
Newsom
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Wagner
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Tebbetts
Costs of County Welfare in May Up From April
May welfare costs fell slightly to 17 749 42 dollars from 18 117 59 in April while net county cost after reimbursements stood at 10 178 24. Federal reimbursements were 4 567 40 and state 3 008 78. Old age assistance led with 7 381 08, general assistance 4 755 88, aid to the blind 475 75, and dependent children 1 401 25. Administrative costs totaled 1 538 83. Case load rose to 887. Commodities distributed included apples butter eggs and clothing to 659 cases for 1 597 people.
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Mildred D. Watson
Camp in South Park by National Guard Sounds Across City
Eight national guardsmen under Sgt W R need set up a tent and camp for a week in South Park as a recruiting station for 20 new men in Company H and to demonstrate equipment. Two men enlisted this morning while the bugler and an apprentice are among those encamped and will blow Taps to signal wake and sleeping hours.
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National
Massachusetts Street
Filing Deadline Near for Douglas County Township Races
Tomorrow at noon is the filing deadline for public office in Douglas county. Few major offices are expected, but many candidates for township offices and precinct committee positions are anticipated to file before the final date.
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Douglas County
French and British Plane Engine Patents Turned Over
Secretary Morgenthau announced that France transferred designs for the Hispano-Suiza engine to the United States for production for the U S and allies. He said Britain has also granted patent rights to the Rolls-Royce engine.
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Morgenthau
United States
Treasury
Provisions to Reduce Spending Cut From U. S. Tax Bill
The Senate rejected all measures to include spending cuts in the 1 007 000 000 tax bill. It defeated proposals for a 500 million non defense cut and a flat 4 percent cut, then struck Byrd’s modified 10 percent nondefense cut after adopting discretionary presidential authority. Byrd urged deletion in the interest of sincerity.
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Senate
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Byrd
D-Va
Kansas City Day Band Camp Hosts 100 Musicians
More than 100 young Kansas City musicians join the Band camp Friday as eleven area high schools send ten outstanding players each plus escorts. Guests from Kansas City Missouri and Kansas City Kansas schools arrive for a 7 30 am rehearsal and all-day activities including a Union ballroom dance that evening. A student dance band will organize to provide music for parties during the six week camp. The first open house runs 8 to 10 pm tonight with recorded music before the live band arrives.
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Argentine
Rosedale
Wyandotte
Kan
Lawrence Golfers to Go To State Amateur Meet
A Lawrence group led by C. C. Carl departs for Wichita to compete in the Kansas State Amateur. Included are Otto Barteldes Harry Nevin Dr H T Jones Chi Galloway George Casebier Earl Dutch Chapman John Emick and Ed Penchard Sr. Four will form a team to defend the four man cup won last year at Topeka. The group also seeks a Lawrence Amateur next year. Chick Pontius and Dean Ritchie enter the Pro Am at Simms Park yesterday.
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Wichita
C. C. Carl
Otto Barteldes
Harry Nevin
Dr. H. T. Jones
Chi Galloway
George Casebier
Earl “Dutch” Chapman
John Emick
Ed Penchard
Lawrence Country Club
Topeka
Chick Pontius
Dean Ritchie
Simms Park
Tony
FCC orders 100000 radio operators to prove citizenship
The federal communications commission mandated about 100000 radio operators to show proof of citizenship. Earlier orders barred amateurs from foreign contact and curtailed mobile transmitters and ships communications, with the current decree applying to all operators, amateur and commercial.
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Federal Communications Commission
Memory of Lieut Hail Honored With Half Masts Friday
Flags will fly at half mast in memory of Lieut. James H. Hail. City officials said the tribute will occur Friday at the court house city hall post office and K U. Hail was killed in a New York bomber crash Monday and his body will be brought here for burial Friday.
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New York
Potato Digging Begins on J. H. Eibest Farm North of Midland
First digging in Lawrence area starts at 9 am on the J. H. Eibest farm with Emily Heck owning the crop. A crew of about 35 men dig Irish cobbler potatoes from a 12 acre field yielding around 150 bushels per acre and load into railway cars for shipment to Omaha at 1.25 dollars per hundred pounds.
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J. H. Eibest
Midland
Emily Heck
Heck
Omaha
Sixty Students Listed for Summer Civil Air Training
A list of sixty students to take the summer civilian air-training course, sponsored by the federal government and the University of Kansas, was announced by Prof. Earl D. Hay. Ground school has begun and flight instruction will start once paperwork is complete. twenty five are from Lawrence and names span multiple Kansas cities and states.
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Earl D. Hay
Virginia Bell
Lawrence
Margaret F. Menschke
Altoona
Hazel Louise Ruppenthal
Russell
Ashcraft Flying Service
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Cool spell promised to cool Kansas heat wave
Weatherman S. D. Flora forecast a cooler spell for Kansas after a week of record heat. Sun baked Phillipsburg at 104 while Goodland topped 101 and nearby states saw 94 to 100. Cool Canadian air should push upper 80s today with no rain in sight for 48 hours.
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Reception for New Pastor at North Lawrence Baptist Church
The North Lawrence Baptist Church on Fourth and Lincoln will host a welcoming reception for the new pastor at 5 30 Sunday evening. The program starts promptly. Mrs. Lucile Crump chairs the committee.
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Fourth and
Lincoln Streets
Lucile Crump
House Overrides Roosevelt Veto on Bridge Cost Aid
Washington June 19 The house voted today to override the president's veto of legislation to require the government to pay part of the cost of alteration of bridges over navigable waters.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Weather Report and Auction Listing Fragment
Kansas Fair tonight and Thursday cooler tonight except extreme west warmer extreme north Thursday 24 hour maximum and minimum readings show 69 today 71 at night 2 30 p.m. Auction sale at 1435 Ohio Friday 1 p.m. See want ad page Adv.
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