Roosevelt brands Robin Moor sinking an outlaw act
President Roosevelt described the sinking of the Robin Moor as ruthless and an international outlaw act. He asserted the United States would not yield the use of the high seas to Germany and demanded full reparations for losses suffered by American nationals. Survivors reached safety after the May 21 torpedoing in the South Atlantic.
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Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Germany
Congress
South Atlantic
Ozorio
Capetown
Robin Moor
mid-Atlantic
Roosevelts
Seven Seas
Britain
German Reich
High Sea
Rehin
Kilpatrick Warns U S On World Crisis In Education Talk
W H Kilpatrick educator and editor of Frontiers of Democracy urged educators at the University of Kansas curriculum conference to resist defeatist attitudes and to promote democracy as a way of living. He argued the Axis rejects law and order and warned that democratic economies must stay strong to prevent dictatorship. The three and a half day conference closed with 167 registrants.
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United States
League of Nations
W. H. Kilpatrick
University of Kansas
Kilpatrick
Columbia University
New York
J. H. Nelson
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Europe
Free French at Damascus Gates Fight at Syrian Points
British radio reports Free French troops entered Damascus outskirts as invasion of Syria continues. French sources say British reinforcements arrive while attacks are repulsed near Mezze airdrome. Australian troops push toward Beirut amid stiff resistance as Merdjayoun remains contested.
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Damascus
New York
Syria
Vichy
France
Mezze
C.S.T
Mandate
Cairo
Egypt
Middle East
Merdjayoun
Beirut
Roosevelt message sparks war debate in Congress
Reactions in Congress on President Roosevelt's strong note about the sinking of the Robin Moor label it as a proper position a curtain raiser to a declaration of war and say the United States is bound to uphold these rights with lawmakers calling for firm action.
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Congress Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Roosevelt Speech Draws Silent British Reaction
London observers gave President Roosevelt's message to Congress a quiet reception while noting the rising tension between the United States and Germany and predicting further strain in Allied relations.
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London
Roosevelt
Congress
United States
Germany
New Colonel James S Dusenbury Takes KU Command
Col James S Dusenbury arrives by motor from Conway South Carolina to assume command of the University of Kansas military science department. He relieves Col Karl Baldwin with Baldwin bound for Ft Winfield Scott. Dusenbury born October 17 1881 at Port Harrelson South Carolina served in WWI earning four battle clasps and led the 55th artillery from captain to colonel.
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James S. Dusenbury
University of Kansas Military Science Department
Conway
S. C
Karl F. Baldwin
Ft. Winfield Scott
San Francisco
Ft. Leavenworth
Dusenbury
Lawrence
Colonel Dusenbury
Port Harrelson
S.C
Kansas
George C. Leavitt
Belmont
Mass
James Dusenbury
Bridgeport
Camp Lewis
Wash
Oregon National Guard
Finnish Reservists Ordered to Report for Service
The Finnish defense ministry ordered reservists up to class 1897, ages 43 and 44, to report for service immediately with military punishment for noncompliance. In Portugal, the steamer Malange rescued five survivors from the British freighter Djurdjura sunk by a submarine. In Moscow, no invasion seen but large scale Red Army training ongoing. In London, Field Marshal List reportedly set up headquarters near Bucharest.
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Helsinki
Finland
Finnish Defense Ministry
Oporto
Portugal
Malange
Azores
Moscow
Russia
Red Army
Soviet Union
London
Siegmund List
Balkan
Reuters
Snagov
Bucharest
Bargain Day Draws Shoppers Downtown As Temps Rise
Local merchants report a two day bargain campaign boosting downtown traffic. Shoppers, mainly women, browse dry goods stores on a warm Friday afternoon, with merchants hoping for a busier Saturday as workers finish their shifts.
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Lawrence
Altho
Navy Sub O-9 Missing After Deep Sea Dive Off Shoals
The O-9 submarine with 34 crew vanished after a test dive in 370 foot depths near the Isle of Shoals. Navy search vessels, planes, and a rescue ship scoured the area while an oil slick was sighted four miles offshore, but no sign of the sub or crew was found.
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Portsmouth
N. H
United States Navy
Isle of Shoals
Isles of Shoals
Portsmouth ‘Navy Yard
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Washington Navy Yard
E.S.T
Navy Deep Sea Diving School
Navy
Chewink
New London
Conn
John J. Brown
Navy Ward
Washington
Admiral Edwards
H. A. Ellis
First Naval District
E.D.T
Senator Harrison Condition Grave After Abdominal Operation
Washington reports Senator Pat Harrison of Mississippi remains in very grave condition after an abdominal operation performed Monday. His personal physician disclosed the status as grave today.
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Harrison
Washington
Pat Harrison
D-Miss
Export Control Ordered On All U S Petroleum
President Roosevelt ordered export control on all petroleum products. Exports from the eastern seaboard limited to the British empire Egypt and western hemisphere. White House said restriction aimed to curb eastern seaboard shortages due to tanker transfers to Britain.
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U. S
Roosevelt
Washington
Eastern Seaboard
British Empire
Egypt
White House
Gulf Or Pacific
Britain
Aluminum Drive Nets $125 For Elks Fundraiser
Last night an aluminum collection raised $125 for the Elks drive. Volunteers and 9 Bow Scouts gathered pots pans rods and discs. A special kids show at the Varsity tomorrow morning at 10:30 features John Wayne and short subjects with aluminum admission. Elks will offer candy bars and ice cream after the movie.
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B.P.O. Elks
Elks Club
Varsity Theater
John Wayne
Elks
Bow
Sherman Field
Ft. Leavenworth
Wheat harvest thrives in fair weather across Kansas
Weather expert S D Flora says the Kansas wheat harvest gains from clear skies with temperatures near 90 to 95 degrees. Local thunderstorms possible next Tuesday in eastern and central counties. Floodwaters recede with Smoky Hill River nearing flood stage, Enterprise reports 27.1 feet.
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Elkhart
Goodland
Smoky Hill
Abilene
Junction City
Enterprise
More Students Needed In CAA Flight Training
Earl D. Hay, head of CAA training at the University of Kansas, says there is a definite need for more students. Two units are in primary training and one in advance. adding enrollments could expand both divisions. Eligibility requires at least 60 college hours, or 30 if enrolled last semester.
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CAA
University of Kansas
Earl D. Hay
Hay
Senate approves work relief bill to fund programs
The Senate approved today a work relief appropriation totaling 936,390,060 on a voice vote. The measure is sent back to the House for action on 50,485,000 of increases and other amendments.
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Washington
Senate
House
Vacation Paper Delivery Reminder
A note from the Journal- World reminds readers planning summer travel to arrange mail delivery to a vacation address with a contact phone number provided.
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Journal- World
Potatoes Probe Growth on Kaw Valley Tour Across Farms
More than 70 participants from farmers to seed firms toured Lawrence to Buck Creek farms checking ring rot, new washing equipment, and fertilizer trials. Early diggings are set for next week with harvest aimed by July 1 as market spirits waver on ample supply.
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Wiedemann’s
Kansas State College
Lawrence
W. R. Stiner
Alfred Heck Farm
Brune Brothers
Lake View
Fmil Heck Farm
Buck Creek
Scott Kelsey
H. C. Taylor
Topeka
Kelsey Farm
Kaw Valley
Oklaoma
Arkansas
Scouts Head to Camp from Lawrenc e for Weeklong Camp
Twelve Troop 63 boys sponsored by the Co Operative club and the Salvation Army, led by Capt Olin Brigman, depart this evening for a week at the Salvation Army camp 14 miles southeast of Kansas City Missouri. Eighteen Girl Guards have returned, making a total of 25 youth and two leaders from the Salvation Army attending, the largest group from the two groups since formation in Lawrence.
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Boy Scouts
Co-Operative Club
Salvation Army
Kansas City
Olin Brigman
Lawrence
Kansas
Missouri
Edward Watson
Bob Gibler
Glenn Beers
Marvin Curtis
Rolly Foster
Rollin Haynes
Allen Fowler
David Fowler
Clyde Beers
Gene Morris
Junior Roberts
Elmer Martin
Three KU Gridmen Out for Fall In Eligibility
Three University of Kansas football players failed to meet scholastic requirements and will be ineligible for the 1930 fall season. Vic Hart notes the small loss percentage in a squad of 55 while claiming can be filled by others. Frank Baker remains eligible through summer courses.
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University of Kansas
Vic Hart
W. F. Jack
Caney
Ross Relph
Fredonia
Ralph
Chesty) Childs
Kansas City
Kan
Hart
Frank Baker
Jack
Relph
Childs
Red Ettinger
Bob Fluker
Summerfield
Ray Niblo
Niblo
Lawrence
American Consuls to Quit Germany Amid Tense Ties
Berlin reports German demand to close United States consulates in Germany and seven occupied European nations by July 15. Charge d affaires Leland Morris says German authorities cite espionage claims and disputes over the Robin Moor sinking. Technical questions loom over who will handle French and English interests and American consular duties.
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Berlin
Germany
United States
Leland B. Morris
Foreign Office
Robin Moor
Wyman Talk Guides Girls Staters in Kansas Capitol Visit
The Girls Staters return to Lawrence after a Topeka day. In the statehouse they met Sen. Robert Rankin and Mary Hawkinson is sworn in as speaker. Gov Payne Ratner and Gov Jimella Spencer outline plans. a picnic at Gage Park follows. Tonight Max Wyman speaks. tomorrow includes safety talks and a big dance.
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Lawrence
Topeka
Robert Rankin
Mary Hawkinson
Larned
Payne Ratner
Jimella Spencer
Cora Shelton
Gage Park
Topeka Legion Auxiliary
Executive Mansion
Kansas Highway Patrol
Max Wyman
Kansas Department of the American Legion
Patricia Solander
State Safety Division
State Safety Division, Will Speak Tomorrow Morning At 8:30 On the “Kansas
Robert Hart
Department Americanism
The
Legion
Ee Owen
Red Cross Meeting At Fort Leavenworth Discusses Draft Morale
About 50 to 60 district representatives met in Pove Hall Fort Leavenworth to plan Red Cross actions for draftee families. Emphasis was on sending cheerful news to soldiers in camp and improving communication between servicemen and home.
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Red Cross
Pove Hall
Fort Leavenworth
Woodrow Miller
Lawrence
Red Crosss
First Park Service Hosted by Lawrence Ministers
The Ministerial Alliance of Lawrence organizes the first park service at South Park next Sunday at 7 45 p m Rev D E McGregor of the Evangelical church will preside and Rev Alfred Smith of the Friends church will deliver the evening sermon on Divine Economics A Friends Choir ladies trio will provide special music
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Ministerial Alliance of
Lawrence
South Park
D. E. McGregor
Evangelical Church
Alfred Smith
The
Friends Church
Friends Choir
Stock Market Index Drops After Overnight Rally
The index of 60 stocks falls to 41.4 from 41.8 yesterday as traders reassess early gains. Analysts cite mixed earnings and tentative outlooks for the broader market.
Douglas County Men to Register for Draft at Armory in Lawrence
Bruce Cameron heads the local draft board as chief registrar for July 1 registration. About 150 men are expected to register. all American citizens or aliens turning 21 since last October 15 must register at the Armory draft board in Lawrence or any U S location with transfer of Douglas County address.
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Douglas County
Draft Board
Armory
Lawrence
Bruce Cameron
Cameron
United States
Built Around Army in New Croatian State Plan
Zagreb reports Field Marshal Sladko Kvaternik outlines a Croatia built around the army. Every state position to be filled by trained soldiers. The army described as the great school of the nation. Citizens will serve one year in labor service then two years in military service.
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Zagreb
Croatia
Kingdom of
Yugo- Slavia
Sladko Kvaternik
Kvaternik
Hhe
Bill Hargiss Benefit Fund Reaches $440
Sixteen donors and firms contributed $440 by noon to the Bill Hargiss Benefit Fund. Fritz Meyn chairs the Entrada committee and aims for $2,500 to cover hospitalization and recuperation costs after Hargiss broke his leg during an Entrada rehearsal. Contributors include Meyn Weaver Williams Poehler Mercantile Jayhawk Creamery Dr Pepper Bottling Others Clothiers Hurwitz Hoover Lees Sweeney Russell Miller Hedrick Electric.
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Bill Hargiss
Chamber of Commerce
Fritz Meyn
Bill Haraiss
A. B. Weaver
Roger Williams
Poehler Mercantile Co
Jayhawk Creamery
Dr. Pepper Bottling Works
Others Clothiers
Simon Hurwitz
Kelvin Hoover
John V. Lees
T. J. Sweeney, Jr
B. Russell
R. C. Miller
George Hedrick
Kansas Electric Power Co
Ed Elam
Berlin Plans a European Congress to Form New Order
Reports from diplomatic circles quoted by Le Democrate de Delemont say Berlin plans a continental congress to shape a new European order. The Swiss paper cites unoccupied France as the source for the rumor dated June 20.
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Berlin
Switzerland
le Democrate de Delemont
France
Weather outlook for Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma
Five day forecast shows warm fair conditions for Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma with above normal temperatures. A temporary cooldown arrives late in the period as local thunderstorms develop Tuesday over central and eastern Kansas northwestern Missouri and western and north central Oklahoma except the Panhandle bringing moderate rainfall and otherwise little rain.
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Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Panhandle
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Ford
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C.I.0
United Auto Workers Union
Wyman
Cecil T. Hough
Fred M. Bell
Gertrude K. Halberg
Jessie W. Sanderson
Tennessee Street
Gertrude W. Coy
Kentucky Street
Esther McKinney
Dieudonnee Roberts
Lillian Bliesner
Margaret Broadwell
Helen A. Quinn
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