German advances in Russia claim three days of success
Berlin reports major German gains in the first three days of the war on Russia with air superiority and successful panzer tactics. Soviet resistance is described as unable to halt the offensive. further gains are predicted along a solid eastern front. Finland and Romania join actions. isolated reports claim Vilna and other Baltic moves.
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Bomber Crashes Into Sea Off Peru Shores
A United States light bomber reportedly caught fire between Supe and Barranca in Peru and plunged into the sea. An American four motor bomber and Peruvian amphibians from Anton base led a search by air and sea.
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Barrs
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Red Air and German Drive Clash in Heavy Losses
Soviet and German fronts meet in a brutal battle with heavy casualties as the Red Air Fleet reports burning Warsaw and Danzig raids while both sides suffer large losses. The Soviet communique says German advances into Soviet Lithuania and Poland are held, with fierce fighting near Grodno Vilna Kaunas and Brody.
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Rumania
Lake license funds fund Baldwin farewell dinner
A total of 3 947 county fishing licenses sold since Lone Star lake opened last July generated 3 947 dollars for park development. State and county licenses will be required after June 80. A community dinner honoring Col Karl F Baldwin will be held at the Eldridge hotel in Lawrence on Tuesday evening July 1 with guests from Fort Leavenworth and Topeka. Reservations via the Chamber of Commerce office.
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San Francisco
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University of Kansas
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Eldridge
Chamber of Commerce
Nhone
Two Growers Digging Potatoes in Kaw Valley Area
Digging of Kaw valley potatoes continued on a small scale today with Alfred Heck and Sons and Raymond Pine, Grant township farmers, among the growers. The market held at about one dollar per hundred pounds as buyers noted improved Chicago market signals despite ample supply and weak California shipments. R. E. Corbin, marketing specialist, said eastern markets were stronger than middle western ones and hoped the trend would move westward.
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Alfred Heck
Department of Agriculture
East
RAF Bombers Strike German Targets in Daylight and Night Raids
London reports a double daylight raid on western Germany with a heavy afternoon strike as RAF bombers pursue a 14th night assault. The Air Ministry says 121 German planes were destroyed in nine days, with seven more confirmed. two British fighters missing. Bombing hit railroad yards at Hazelbrook in occupied France and two bridges, one collapsing. Night raids targeted Cologne, Duesseldorf, and Kiel, while German night activity over Britain was lighter, focusing on Liverpool shipbuilding and docks.
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U S Aids to Soviet Russia Studied After Roosevelt Pledge
Washington officials launch a quick survey to identify immediate aid Russia could receive now that President Roosevelt pledged all possible help. The move follows his press conference remark that the Soviet had not yet asked for aid. He indicated the United States would provide goods after meeting defense and lease commitments.
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Vatican to broadcast Pope Pius benediction tomorrow noon
The Vatican radio announced that Pope Pius will give a benediction to the American Eucharistic Congress. The broadcast is set for noon tomorrow (C.S.T.) on a wavelength of 11.84 meters.
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Finnish Cities Bombed by Soviet Air Offensive
Helsinki reports widespread Soviet bombing as Finnish cities including Helsinki Turku Tampere and Lahti suffered air raids. Eight raiders shot down near Utti. two pilots killed in Helsinki. Finland proclaims neutrality while condemning the attack and a Finnish parliamentary session is called for tonight.
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Tampere
Lahti
Riihimaeki
Russ Air Raids Do Little Damage Says Nazi DNB
Berlin reports heavy Russian air raids on Constanta Sulvia and Galati failed to inflict severe damage. The Romanian air force shot down 30 Soviet planes and destroyed 40 on the ground, while 12 Romanian planes were lost according to DNB citing a Bucharest communiqué.
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Germans Through Sweden Pass Through To Finland
Stockholm reports that Sweden will permit a German force not exceeding one division to move from Norway into Finland via Swedish railways. The decision follows parliamentary consultation and aims to keep Sweden out of warlike conflicts, while preserving liberty and independence.
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American Aid to Russia Seen as Move to Encircle Japan
Tokyo reports secret Japanese discussions on Japan's role in the Russian-German war as the United States pledges aid to Russia. Domei notes wary reaction while Yomiuri and Hochi warn of potential encirclement and military risk for Tokyo. Imperial leaders may announce a choice between pacts with Germany and Italy or with Russia.
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Russia
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Italy
Plan A Big Day For Fourth Of July Stadium Fireworks
University and Chamber of Commerce join community to stage a July 4 program with an hour long fireworks show at K U Memorial Stadium and river boat races on the Kaw. Dick Wagstaff chairs the event with 25 000 spectators in the stadium last year and 10 000 viewing from nearby areas. The boat races start at 2 pm above the dam, with the Shawnee club of Topeka among entrants. A band concert and entertainment precede the fireworks, and ample free parking is provided by the athletic department.
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Kaw River
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Chamber of Commerce
Dick Wagstaff
Wagstaff
Lawrence
Dorsey-Liberty Post of
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War Bulletins From Fronts and Raids Across Early June
Reports from Vichy London and Berlin on June 25 indicate German moves freeing French sailors from prison camps, bombings near Damascus by German aircraft, British loss of planes, and Turkish Romanian military activity in Bessarabia. Finland and Finland Soviet tensions noted with neutral state status questioned. Community note promising a summer subscription to the Journal-World.
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Ceremony Held for State Guard in Lawrence Unit
Fort Worth Kansas State Guard forms its tenth unit with forty enlisted men and three officers mustered at the Armory under Col. Charles H. Browne. Capt. Harold K. Snider leads the Lawrence company with Clarence A. Bliesner and Will N. Johns as lieutenants.
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Horton
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Lawrence
Clarence A. Bliesner
Will N. Johns
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Robinson
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Regular Army
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Newton
Sabetha
Hiawatha
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Emporia
Awrence
Reading Institute sessions cover handwriting and speech issues
Lectures at the Memorial Union building address handwriting challenges and speech difficulties among students. Bonnie Stockabrand of Inde pendence discusses handwriting links to reading. Martin Palmer of Wichita outlines teacher methods to correct speech problems. Sessions also address reading problems in primary and intermediate grades. Continued on page %
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Memorial Union
University of Kansas School of Education
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Independence
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Institute of Logopedics
University of Wichita
Palmer
Louise Farwell Davis
National College of Education
Evanston, Ill
Pickford to be released from Cleveland clinic Saturday
Mary Pickford, under observation at the Cleveland clinic since Monday, will be released Saturday. Dr. Charles Higgins said today she is not seriously ill.
Stock Market Index Rises to 41.7 After Mild Gain
The index average of 60 stocks stands at 41.7, up from yesterday's 41.6 as trading closes. Investors monitor small gains across multiple sectors.
No Proclamation of Neutrality Planned in Russo German War
President Roosevelt will not issue a neutrality proclamation for the Russian German war Acting Secretary of State Welles announced American ships may carry arms to Vladivostok Russian war stance mirrors Japan China undeclared war policy References neutrality act conditions for a proclamation in times of foreign war and peace protection.
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Mock warfare turns real at Camp Hunter Liggett
At Camp Hunter Liggett California on June 25 soldiers in a large simulated war clashed in a fist fight after dropping rifles loaded with blanks. The sequence interrupted by officers, as drills for a California war. Two more deaths brought the total during maneuvers to six with a kitchen truck from the 162nd Infantry Oregon National Guard overturning during blackout travel.
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Sperry workers vote to strike at Brooklyns Sperry plant
Five thousand Sperry Gyroscope employees vote to strike July 1 seeking a 20 percent wage increase amid failed contract talks. Brotherhood of Scientific Instrument Workers says 90 percent approved stopping work after tough company counter proposals. Plant produces bomb sights automatic pilots gyros and ship searchlights.
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New York
Sperry
Brotherhood of Scientific Instrument Workers
Frank P. Dyer
Brotherhood
Brooklyn
Seventeen Douglas county draft candidates examined today
Seventeen draft registrants including six volunteers underwent physical exams today before the selective service examining board. Nine more face exams Friday. Eleven from the group will be sent to Ft. Leavenworth July 7 for induction. tests on blood samples from Topeka will determine final physical eligibility.
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Ft. Leavenworth
Topeka
Weather Outlook For Kansas Adds Showers Delayed Heat
The Kansas forecast notes muggy conditions and possible scattered showers as moisture moves west tonight. Light rainfall totals are reported in McPherson Hutchinson Geneseo and Elkhart. Highs in the 90s and lows in the 60s are forecast with warmer weather returning after the rain. The Solomon river remains slightly over banks at Beloit after weekend rain. Northwestern states report near 100 degree heat.
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Hutchinson
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Elkhart
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Beloit
Hargiss Benefit Fund Reaches $890 Total
The Hargiss fund for KU coach Bill Hargiss hit $890 today, with the Chamber of Commerce reporting ongoing donations. Checks and gifts can still be mailed to the Chamber office to cover hospital and medical expenses from his Coronado Entrada injury.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
K.U
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