Republicans debate means to stop Willkie in 1940 platform talks
In Philadelphia Hoover aides J N Pew and Senators Taft and Vandenberg visited to rally opposition to Wendell Willkie as the GOP weighs its foreign policy plank. Willkie supporters push their candidate while Taft Vandenberg and Dewey seek to maintain delegate strength. Hoover signals no public bid but says he will not block nominating rules as the convention tightens around a Preparedness and Peace platform.
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Philadelphia
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Vandenberg
Thomas E. Dewey
Resolutions Committee
Wendell’ Willkie
Ohio
Michigan
New York
Illinois
Dewey
Nebraska
New Yorker
Martin
Senator Tobey
New Hampshire
G O P Platform Pledges Defense of U S and the Monroe Doctrine
The Republican platform presented in Philadelphia pledges defense of the United States and the Monroe Doctrine, condemns the Roosevelt administration for “unprepared” defenses and implies support for aid to nations fighting for liberty. It calls for a prompt, orderly build up of national defense to deter foreign attack and to uphold the Monroe Doctrine, with 29 planks outlining party policy.
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Philadelphia
New Deal
America
Wocnlutinna Ane Mittasn
Herbert K. Jyde
Oklahoma
Roosevelt
Congress
Washington
United States
New Air Course Opens At Lawrence Airport
Advanced air training for students from local colleges will be conducted at Lawrence airport. The Civil Aeronautics Authority will select 1000 students for the July 1 to September 1 period with five KU students guaranteed. Training includes free board and room and required ground school along with flight instruction in a Ryan ST plane.
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Earl D. Hay
Civil Aeronautics Authority
U. S
University of Kansas
Hay
Washington
Altho
Bill Ashcraft
CAA
Joe Jacobson
Kansas City
Kansans Keep Open Mind on Presidential Possibilities
Kansas Republican Sen Harry Darby says Kansans remain open to presidential options until they study all candidates. He notes delegates plan to talk with contenders before deciding and that Arthur Carter may receive Kansas votes on early roll calls.
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Philadelphia
Harry Darby
Kansas
Summer Heat Tops 98 in Lawrence Area
Lawrence records a high of 98 as the town experiences peak summer heat. The Kansas Electric Power plant near town reported 101 at 2 30 pm, while a volunteer weather observer logged 95 and notes show a 99 high reached on June 16, 1939.
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Lawrence
Mercury
Kansas Electric Power Company
C. J. Posey
Soap Box Derby Set With 35 Entrants For 4th Of July
About 35 cars are expected for the second annual soap box derby on July 4. Buddy Burns of 416 West Sixth Street will try to defend his 9 to 11 year old crown, while 13 to 15 winner Bob Treece is ineligible due to age. All entrants may win prizes with top cash awards of 7 5 and 3 dollars and numerous merchandise prizes. A single big race replaces the divisional format. A meeting was held last night with no girls present though some requested participation. The Lawrence boat club meets tonight to discuss river races and a fireworks display is planned in Memorial stadium.
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Buddy Burns
West Sixth Street
Mt. ‘Oread
Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence Boat Club
Memorial Stadium
Premier Refik Saydam rules out Turkey war entry
War bulletin from Ankara reports Prime Minister Refik Saydam declares Turkey will not enter the war while continuing defense preparations. The note follows Turkey’s stance as a non-belligerent ally of Britain and France, amid ongoing mobilization and readiness.
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Turkey
Refik Saydam
Great Britain
France
Speculation Grows Over U S Fleet Move From Hawaii
Washington reports secrecy around the fleet’s sudden departure from Hawaiian waters heightening talk of a Far East policy shift. Tokyo hints at a sweeping proclamation akin to an oriental Monroe doctrine as analysts weigh possible routes toward the Atlantic, Philippines, or South American waters.
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France
China
Netherlands
British Raids On German-Occupied French Coast
British naval and air forces landed at several points along the German-occupied coast facing Britain and clashed with Nazi troops. The ministry said casualties on the German side were incurred and useful information was gained while British forces suffered no losses.
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Royal Air Force
British Isles
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British Press Association
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England
Wales
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Rotterdam
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Bergen
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Wealhaven
Turkey and Iraq Agree on Joint Defense Pact
London dispatch reports a Turkey Iraq accord for joint defense of Iraq and French Syria in collaboration with Britain. The deal follows talks between Iraqi foreign affairs and justice ministers in Ankara with Turkish cabinet members amid fears of Syria becoming a battleground and Italy expanding in the Near East.
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Syria
Great Britain
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Exchange Telegraph
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France
Britain
Italy
Near East
Lawrence Youth Dies by Own Hand at Family Farm
Elbert Gene Rexroad 18 formerly of Dread Training School died this morning from a 22 caliber revolver wound ruled self-inflicted. He had recently returned from Great Lakes Naval Training Station Illinois on furlough and spoke cheerfully with his mother before leaving for milk chores.
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Elbert Gene Rexroad
Lawrence
Dread Training School
Great Lakes
Ilinois
G. E. Rexroad
Ohio Street
Illinois Training School
George E. Rexroad
Hitler Makes Incognito Paris Visit And Tomb Stop
Berlin said Adolf Hitler spent an extended covert trip in Paris visiting Napoleon’s tomb at the Invalides and the Eiffel Tower with guards shown. He toured Madeleine church and war trophies hall, with speculation on other sites and art experts in tow.
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Adolf Hitler
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Hitler
Hotel Des Invalides
Rotunda
Meniora
Seine
Eiffel Tower
Madeleine Church
France
Cour D’honneur
Musee de L’armee
Louvre
Cathedral of
Notre Dame
Wilhelm Keitel
Stock Market Index Retreats After Mixed Trading
A retitled stock market index covering 60 stocks dips to 40.5 after scattered trading. The prior close stood at 40.3 as investors reassess gains amid uncertain sentiment.
Claflin Cleared In Arson Charge By Jury
John M. Claflin a 21 year old Kansas City Kansas man was acquitted of first degree arson after more than seven hours of deliberation in district court. The jury returned the verdict after five days of testimony and arguments. Three other arson counts remain under review by County Attorney Milton P. Beach and no decision on them has been made.
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London
Charles de Gaulle
England
Dunkerque
France
John M. Claflin
Kansas City
Kan
Claflin
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Milton P. Beach
Highway Patrol Announces New Summer Schedule for Kansas
Kansas Topeka June 26 Superintendent E P Mooman announces a new summer schedule for highway patrolmen adding four hours of daily patrol. Units split to allow solo cruising in patrol cars with continuous highway coverage across 26 districts from 8 am to midnight.
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Topeka
Kansas
E. P. Mooman
Mooman
Soviet Six Day Week Is Dropped for Efficiency
Moscow June 26 The Soviet Russian government adopted a new six day workweek with one rest day replacing the six day week of five days and one rest day. The change, urged by trade unions, reflects war danger and a push for greater production. Hours rise to eight for most workers with variations by category.
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Moscow
Miss Stapleton Goes to Saugatuck Camp Work
Miss Joie Stapleton who supervised Lawrence summer recreation for three weeks left yesterday for Saugatuck Michigan to take up work at Oak Opening camp for about six weeks. She will return to K U in the fall. Maurice Cannady remains in charge of the program which will be concluded this week.
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Joie Stapleton
Lawrence
Saugatuck
Mich
Oak
K. U
Maurice Cannady
Rolls-Royce Engines May Be Made Here by Packard
Washington reports Packard Motor Company officials met with the national defense commission to discuss mass production of an aircraft engine likely the Rolls-Royce design for the army and navy. Knudsen of the commission met with Packard's M M Gilman and S G Vincent amid Ford negotiations collapse.
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Packard Motor Company
Washington
National Defense Commission
Henry Ford
United States
William S. Knudsen
Commission
M. M. Gilman
Packard Company
S. G. Vincent
Packard
Knudsen-Packard
Ford
Four Washers at Work in Potato Digging Section
Four washers will operate as potato digging begins in the area. Alfred Heck and sons first to buy washing gear. Emil Heck and Elmer Ousdahl install machines at Midland. Brune brothers equip Lake View. Warba variety yields strong. precooling units on trucks ready to cool tubers after washing.
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Emil Heck
Elmer Ousdahl
Midland
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Lakeview
Ousdahl
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Heck
Triumph
Kansas Delegates Meet Willkie and Taft at GOP Convention
Philadelphia June 26 Two presidential candidates Willkie and Taft hobnobbed with Kansas delegates to the Republican national convention. Willkie visited delegates in the hotel suite of Kansas City state chairman Harry Darby. Taft attended a dinner hosted by Richard Robbins Belvidere ranchman a seventh district delegate. Robbins gave a reception for Willkie Sunday night. Delegates indicated Kansas would split its vote after the first two ballots with Arthur Canner as favorite son and Charles M. Harger elected assistant secretary for a ninth time.
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Philadelphia
Wendell Willkie
New York
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Kansas
Willkie
Harry Darby
Kansas City
Taft
Richard Robbins
Belvidere
Robbins
Arthur Canner
Charles M. Harger
Abilene
Pendergast Daughter Weds Kansas City Executive
Miss Aileen Pendergast daughter of Tom Pendergast ex boss of Kansas City politics married Thomas F. Houlihan a sales executive with a tailoring company today. The ceremony took place in Kansas City with local coverage of the prominent family event.
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Pendergast
Kansas City
Aileen Pendergast
Tom Pendergast
Thomas F. Houlihan
German Army Occupies French Atlantic Coast
German forces complete the occupation of France's Atlantic coast under armistice terms, barring British ships from continental harbors except Spain and Portugal. Berlin claims the move truncates France as a military factor and tightens Britain’s blockade while promising future peace-time reorganization under Hitler.
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Atgamer Saranac
Germany
Stavanger
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Adolf Hitler
Repub
Douglas County, Kaw Valley Railroad Reach Settlement
County officials and Kansas City Kaw Valley and Western Railroad representatives announce a settlement of back taxes and bridge rentals. Amounts total 900 dollars for back tax, with nine year payoff plan and a reduced 50 cent per loaded car bridge rental. Judge Hopkins to review contract July 10.
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Kansas City, Kaw Valley and Western Railroad Company
Road
Board of County Commissioners
Kaw River
Richard M. Hopkins
Hopkins
Harvest Is Favored As Kansas Sees Warm Weather
Topeka reports favorable conditions for wheat harvest with continued use of the binder and combine over the next 36 hours. Forecaster S. D. Flora notes cloudiness tonight and Thursday but little chance of rain. Highs near 100 today, cooling to 90 95 tomorrow. lows 68 72 southeast, 65 70 west.
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Wheat Combine
Binder
Kansas
S. D. Flora
North Central
Flora
Hoover Warns of Famine if War Lasts Europe
Philadelphia June 26 Herbert Hoover predicted a famine feared as the most disastrous in history for Europe if the war endures. He linked relief experience with current conditions to warn that a short war could limit hunger while a prolonged conflict would produce unparalleled human suffering.
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Philadelphia
Herbert Hoover
Europe
Weather Summary for Kansas Tonight and Thursday
Partly cloudy conditions expected across Kansas tonight with warmer effects in the southeast. Areas in the west and north may see cooler temperatures Thursday. Temperature readings show varied highs and lows through the day with 24 hour changes noted.
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Kansas
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