New War Alarms Ring Over Europe and Finland Mobilizes
Rumors of a clash as Finland recalls reserves and speeds military prep under German influence. Reports say Russia conducts frantic mobilization near Finland with civilian train traffic curtailed and cadets immediately graduated to officers. Dispatches cite Stockholm and London Reuters chatter about a wide German plan to isolate Soviet targets.
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Europe
Finland
Russia
Germany
Helsinki
Sanomat
Hanko
Sweden
Stockholm
Moscow
Leningrad
Turkey
Soviet
Yuckey
U.S.S
Berlin
Hitler
Franz von Papen
London
Egypt
British Isles
Kaw Valley potato tour mixes with wheat crop outlook
More than 75 farmers and visitors join the Kaw Valley potato tour from Bonner Springs toward Linwood and Lawrence with stops listing rhubarb and potato varieties, seed treatments, and fertilizer effects. Wheat damage from Hessian fly and Armistice freeze noted. County forecasts 250000 to 400000 bushels. Parcels flooded cover 1500 acres.
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Kaw Valley
Bonner Springs
Linwood
Lawrence
Topeka
William G. Amstein
Kansas State College
Trinpers
First Methodist
Wiedemann
R. E. Corbin
Agricultural Marketing News Service
Kansas City
A.G. Tollas
State Seed Certification Department
Minnesota
M. D. Sanborn
Denver
U.S
Harold Benn
South Dakota
North Dakota
Missouri
Charles Sneaker
Turner
Department of Agriculture
C. S. Kreider
Edwardsville
Frisbie and Schneider
Wilder
L. P. Kindred
Cobh
Lenane
Trish Notate
Trish Notata
James Tudhone
Douglas County
Ernest Prim
County Agricultural Conservation Committee
Deal Six
Penny Wise Tryouts Held for KU Summer Play
Tryouts for the summer session play Penny Wise directed by a class in the University of Kansas speech and dramatic arts department were held last night in Fraser theater. A tentative cast was chosen for the Jean Ferguson Black work to be staged in July at Fraser hall Little theater with rehearsals starting tomorrow.
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Penny Wise
Department of Speech and Dramatic Arts
University of Kansas
Fraser Theater
Jean Ferguson Black
Little Theater
Fraser Hall
British Forces Close on Damascus as French Retreat Falters
Cairo report says British command captured important positions south of Damascus and recaptured Kuneitra while Merdjayoun area attacks stalled. Beacons of progress noted along the coast toward Beirut, with British forces pressing Damascus despite French counterattacks.
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Damascus
Cairo
Egypt
Middle East
Daily War Bulletin
Syria
Kuneitra
Merdjayoun
Palestine
Beirut
Lebanon
London
Reuters
Henry Maitland Wilson
C.S.T
Vichy
France
Thanksgiving date fixed for Kansas and neighbors
Gov Leon Phillips of Oklahoma said Thanksgiving would be celebrated on November 27, matching Kansas date chosen by Gov Payne Ratner. Nebraska, Oklahoma, Missouri and Colorado have aligned or been consulted on the traditional holiday date. Ratner set the date two weeks ago and informed nearby states.
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Topeka
Leon Phillips
Oklahoma
Payne Ratner
Sooner
Kansas
Ratner
Nebraska
Missouri
Colorado
Ration Card Plan for Gasoline Considered
Interior Secretary Ickes said a ration card system for gasoline in the east is under consideration if petroleum restrictions become necessary due to a potential oil shortage. The remark was made in Washington on June 19.
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U. S
Washington
P—Iinterior
Ickes
Defense Petroleum Coordinator
East
Last of Epps quadruplets dies in North Carolina
Last of the Indian twin quadruplets in Person county farms dies at 2 p.m. in Durham after two sisters had died earlier en route to Duke hospital. Mother Mrs Louise Epps, 27, was reported doing nicely.
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Durham
N. C
Epps
Person County
Duke Hospital
Louise Epps
Oxford Degree to Roosevelt Shocks Cambridge
In Cambridge Massachusetts on June 19 President Roosevelt received an honorary degree from Oxford University, in Harvard Yard, as Oxford’s historians honored his stand for liberty. Lord Halifax announced the award, and Roosevelt pledged to fight for freedom, saying Americans would rather die on their feet than live on their knees.
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Cambridge
Mass
Oxford University
Harvard University
Ancient Yard
Roosevelt
Lord Halifax
Oxford
Harvard
United States
England
Edwin M. Watson
Watson
University of Oxford
Bowes Undergoes Hernia Operation in New York
Maj Edward Bowes radio impresario was operated on at Doctors Hospital in New York today. The surgeon said the procedure was totally successful and Bowes is resting.
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Major Bowes
New York
Maj
Edward Bowes
Radio Impresario
Doctors Hospital
Nazis Order U. S. Consuls to Leave
Berlin demands removal of all U S consular and American Express staff from Germany and occupied territories by July 15 as retaliation for U S actions. The note cites alleged hostile activities by several consular officials and espionage tied to wartime moves and routes. Leland Morris serves as the U S charge d affaires receiving the note.
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Germany
United States
Norway
Holland
Belgium
Luxembourg
France
Serbia
Greece
Roosevelt
German Library of Information
Railway Tourist Bureau
Trans-Ocean News Agency
Sumner Welles
DNB
Leland Morris
Frankfurt-am- Main
Sidney Redecker
Harvest Weather in Topeka Signals Wheat Harvest Boost
June 19 forecast from federal meteorologist S. D. Flora notes bright sunshine and warm but comfortable temperatures ideal for wheat and corn. Dry spell continues with no recent rainfall. highs 88 to 94 expected, lows 62 to 68. Smoky Hill River flooding near Salina easing. Solomon River back to banks. Goodland 91, Chanute 59.
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Topeka
S. D. Flora
Kansas
Flora
Goodland
Chanute
Smoky Hill
Salina
Enterprise
Ways and Means Committee Backs Higher Surtaxes for Defense
The House Ways and Means Committee tentatively agreed to raise individual income surtaxes and tighten corporation excess profits taxes to yield about 2.48 billion dollars in extra revenue. The plan would nearly double the tax bill for many earners, with a single person earning 900 dollars a year paying 5.94 under the new rates and a married couple with 2500 dollars net income paying 38.50.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
Girls in Topeka for Kansas state program
A caravan of 52 cars carrying 276 girls counselors and auxiliary members evacuated their Lawrence headquarters to Topeka for a full day of events. Gov. Jimella Spencer attended the first car. The schedule includes speeches by George Melvin and Max Wyman, American Legion remarks, an Americanism skit, and music and stunts, with lights out at 9 p.m. and a noon lunch.
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Lawrence
Topeka
Kansas Highway Patrol
Jimella
Spencer
Landonville
Capperville
Harry Dowdy
Marjorie Whitney
Europe
Max Wyman
Kansas Department of the American Legion
Irvin Cowger
the Legion
America
Arthur Canper
Hitler Seeks Turkish Trust Under War Curbs
Paris desk notes report Hitler telegraphed President Ismet Inonu that nations enter an era of permanent mutual trust. Moscow radio broadcast to the U S mentions abundant Soviet food and a vacation mood, with no mention of tensions with its neighbors. Reports of clashes on the Bessarabian frontier remain unconfirmed. Ishii predicts US entry on Britain's side in Europe. Hitler receives the Turkish ambassador at the Reich Chancellery.
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Moscow
Berlin
Russia
Rumania
Germany
Reuters
Joseph V. Stalin
Bessarabia
Bucovina
Ukraine
Estonia
Latvia
Lithuania
Helsinki
Orsen
Nielson
Roy Bower
Munich
Cologne
Alfred W. Klieforth
Belgium
Holland
Luxembourg
Ralph C. Getsinger
Hamburg
Oslo
Iwan Jacobsen
Adolf Hitler
Ismet Inonu
Turkey
New York
Moscow Radio
United States
Soviet Union
Pravda
London
Lawrence Citizens Urged To Donate Aluminum Tonight
Lawrence residents will join a wartime aluminum drive with Boy and Girl Scout volunteers collecting discarded metal from porches. A 7 pm whistle signals the start as Army Navy planes may fly over, aiding the effort to supply aluminum for bomber and motor construction.
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B.P.O. Elks Club
Army
Navy
Lawrence
Italy asks US to close consulates and recall staff
Rome reports the Italian government demands the United States close its consular offices in Italy by July and recall consular staff. The move covers the kingdom of Italy and territories under Italian sovereignty including areas occupied by Italian troops. The US runs seven consulates in Italy in Rome Florence Genoa Milan Trieste Turin and Venice with about twenty Americans in senior posts.
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Rome
United States
Italy
Kingdom of Italy
Congressional Directory
Florence
Genoa
Milan
Trieste
Turin
Venice
Stock Market Index Holds At 41.8 After Day
The index average of sixty stocks remains at 41.8 from yesterday. No change in overall market sentiment reported as trading closes.
New Fuel Use Tax Law Takes Effect After July First
Topeka officials implement a new state fuel tax law for diesel and gaseous fuels like butane or propane. Starting July 1 motorists must obtain a license, post a $250 bond, and remit the three cent per gallon tax directly to the motor fuel tax division. Licensees include counties and contractors with road maintenance vehicles. rules will exempt occasional users crossing the state. The revenue commission chair notes no revenue estimate yet but expects thousands of dollars more fuel tax.
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Topeka
Kansas
State Highway Department
John McCuish
the Revenue and Taxation Commission
McCuish
Midwestern Music Camp Hosts First Summer Concerts
The Midwestern Music Camp presents two concerts this Sunday in Hoch auditorium and Fowler Grove. Orchestra led by David T. Lawson features Mildred Hunt on flute performing Gluck and Svendsen pieces. camp band directed by Russell L. Wiley performs Romberg to Sousa selections. Hunt formerly played with Montreal Women's Symphony and Phil Spitalny's all girl orchestra.
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David T. Lawson
Hoch Auditorium
Russell L. Wiley
Fowler Grove
Mildred Hunt
Miss Hunt
Montreal Women’s Symphony Orchestra
Phil Spitalny
All Girl
Women’s Symphony of
New York
Orpheus
Gluck
County
Derry
Stradella
von Flotow
London
Marche Hongroise
Schubert-Liszt Zarahayda
Svendsen
Dresden
Ketelbey
Mr. Butler
Gliere
Gillet
Dance of the Blessed ‘Spirits
County Derry
Sigmund Romberg
S. Coleridge-Taylor
Four Ways
Eric Coates
Gustav Holst
Sevilla
Ccc
Call & the Elk
Harry Alford
St. George
Kenneth J. Alford
King Cotton
John Philip Sousa
Seer Weber
Jose Jordana
Frederic Curzon
Eleven Men Will Be Sent To Leavenworth July 7
The Douglas county selective service board will send 11 men to the U S army induction center at Fort Leavenworth on the morning of July 7. Bruce Cameron, chairman, said 20 men will have physicals for possible induction next Wednesday morning, including seven volunteers and 13 from the top of the local list. If the physician finds fewer than 11 fit, additional examinations will occur the next day.
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Douglas County Selective Service Board
U. S. Army
Ft. Leavenworth
Bruce Cameron
Dykstra Resigns as Mediation Board Head
President Roosevelt accepted the resignation of Dr. Clarence A. Dykstra as chairman of the National Defense Mediation Board effective July 1. Dykstra will return to his role as president of the University of Wisconsin and may remain on call for panel service in the mediation board from time to time.
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Washington
Clarence A. Dykstra
National Defense Mediation Board
Roosevelt
Dykstra
University of Wisconsin
Mediation Board
Entrada fund promises returns to donors and Hargiss fund
Local businessmen who underwrote the Coronado Entrada will have their notes repaid in full. Fritz Meyn, chairman, said the show cost nothing to local residents and that any deficit was covered by university and out of town sources. The June event marked the university 75th anniversary and raised about $3,400 in tickets, with $200 allocated to the Lawrence High School band instrument fund.
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Fritz Meyn
Toay
Meyn
Chamber of Commerce
Hargiss
University of Kansas
Coronado
K. U
Leonard Axe
Roger Williams
Chamber
Fritz Meon
Lawrence
Schlagle Named to State Board of Education
Topeka June 19 CM F L Schlagle superintendent of schools at Kansas City Kansas and chairman of the Kansas State Teachers association was appointed to the state board of education by Gov Payne Ratner He will fill the post for first class city superintendents succeeding Rees Hughes of Parsons who becomes president of Pittshore Teachers college July 1 Hughes term would have expired June 6 1944.
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Topeka
F.L L. Schlagle
Schouls
Kansas City
Kan
Kansas State Teachers Association
State Board of Education
Payne Ratner
Rees Hughes
Parsons
Pittshore
Triplets Born to Mrs. Fee Near Weston Farm
Mrs. Blue Fee, mother of six, gave birth to triplet girls weighing 4 pounds 14 ounces, 4 pounds 14 ounces, and 6 pounds respectively last night on a farm near Weston, Missouri.
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Weston
Blue Fee
Mrs. Fee
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