German advance checked by Red Army signals evolving battle lines
London June 26 report says Soviet information bureau says Red forces fought large enemy tanks in the Luck sector and until now the German drive toward Vilna and Poland has been slowed. Russian dispatches claim checked panzer thrusts and a front reformed along a 1000 mile front as Allies consider a potential British Russian alliance.
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London
Poland
Germany
Vichy
France
Red Army
Vilna
Lithuania
Russia
Moscow
Brest Litovsk
Red
Przemysl
Britain
Reich
Berlin
Finland
Sweden
Norway
British Lines 50 Miles North of Damascus Guard Pipeline
British forces in Syria report advances about 50 miles north of Damascus and Nebek toward the Nebek rail route and the oil pipeline to Lebanon. French dispatches contend Nebek remains under Vichy control while gains near Douma and Palmyra are cited and Hasbaya positions are being reestablished after Merdjayoun withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damascus
Vichy
Syria
Nebek
Junclion Gil Flumy
Douma
Palmyra
Homs
Iraq
Lebanon
Merdjayoun
Finland faces intensified Soviet air raids and pressure
President Ryti declares Soviet threats to Finland after peace in 1940 as Russian air raids devastate Turku and surrounding areas. Premier Rangell gains unanimous confidence as Finland vows active defense while Moscow accuses Helsinki of breaking treaties and vows heavy blows.
Court Rules Insurance Payments Subject to Tax
Kansas Supreme Court rules payments to insurance companies under annuity contracts taxed by 2 percent premium tax. Decision split 4 to 3. State to collect about $500,000 in back taxes from about 25 companies. Test case by Equitable Life Assurance Society seeking writ to operate in Kansas after tax dispute. Insurance dept denied certificate of authority for year starting May 1, 1939. Journal-World Classified Page notes market activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas Supreme Court
State Insurance Department
Equitable Life Assurance Society of the
United States
High Tribunal
Kansas
Equitable
KU Staff Promotions Announced for Lawrence and Kansas City
Chancellor Deane W. Malott announced promotions across the University of Kansas campuses. Lawrence gains full professors C. P. Osborne and R. B. Howey, plus several new associate and assistant professors in journalism speech design economics geology political science sociology sanitary engineering electrical and petroleum engineering. Kansas City adds clinical, associate clinical, and assistant professors in surgery gynecology medicine and pathology.
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University of Kansas
Lawrence
Kansas City
Deane W. Malott
C. P. Osborne
R. 8. Howey
Elmer F. Beth
Margaret Anderson
Bere
Marjorie Itney
Robert M. Dreyer
Hilden R. Gibson
F. B. Jensen
Jerome Kesselman
Paul Haney
Sym E. Clements
John I. Moore
James . Stranathan
F. E. Kester
Marjorie Whitney
Rosemary Ketcham
R. C. Padgett
J.B. Weaver
R. A. Schwegler, Jr
Graham Asher
Ross Kyger
I. R. Morrison
W. S. Goodson
James Jarvis
John Rumsey
Ralph Ellis
County Tax Share Under New Law Allocates Welfare Funds
Douglas county receives 69846.35 from the arm annual state sales tax residue apportionment. Unlike prior years the county will divert portions to surrounding counties Johnson 82944.19 Leavenworth 71050.53 Jefferson 36505.32 Shawnee 228686.22 Osage 41980.47 Franklin 53087.02. schools retain their share for welfare.
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Douglas County
Johnson
Leavenworth
Jefferson
Shawnee
Osage
Franklin
Bombings in Hungary Reported by Official Sources
Berlin reports Hungary says Russian planes attacked Kassa destroying buildings and killing five. A second raid at 1 p.m. and a later dive bomb attack near Raho at noon were repelled by anti aircraft fire and machine gun fire.
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Berlin
Hungary
Kassa
Czechoslovakia
DNB
Raho
Yankees sweep Browns as DiMaggio extends hitting streak
The Yankees defeated the St. Louis Browns 4 to 1 extending Joe DiMaggio’s hitting streak to 38 games and Tommy Henrich’s 6th inning homer kept the team’s streak of games with at least one homer at 21. Marius Russo allowed only one Browns hit.
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New York
Yankees
Ashey
St. Louis Browns
Joe DiMaggio
Tommy Henrich
Yanks
Marius Russo
Browns
George McQuinn
St. Louis
Uker
Ferrell
Russo
Dickey
Philadelphia
Bob Johnson
Athletics
Detroit Tigers
Detroit
Bridges
Smith
Turner
Chase
Evans
Boston
Brooklyn
Freeze Prices on Tires and Tubes Across Market
Washington June 26 Leon Henderson price administrator announced wholesale and retail prices for automobile tires and tubes would be frozen at June 16 levels. He said industry conferences would follow and that a mandatory price schedule could be ordered next week. He outlined enforcement options including transport withholding and plant commandeering if necessary. Retailers and wholesalers must file price lists, attested under oath, showing June 16 sales by size and make and post them publicly.
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Washington
Leon Henderson
Henderson
Chrysler Defends Price Rise in Domestic Auto Line
Chrysler Corp. defends its price hikes stating the recent retail increases added about $26.62 to net income per car while rising costs for labor materials tools and supplies added roughly $27.55 per car to production costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chrysler
Detroit
Chrysler Corporation
Pope Pius XII calls for self sacrifice at Eucharistic Congress
Pope Pius XII urged self sacrifice in a 15 minute radio address from the Vatican Library to the National Eucharistic Congress closing session in St Paul Minnesota. He warned that paganism threatens Christian culture and urged love for all as Christ did. He closed with an apostolic benediction for attendees.
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Vatican City
Pius XII
St. Paul, Minn
Christ
Liberty Memorial Band Presents Summer Concert
The Liberty Memorial high school band performs its second summer concert Friday at 8 p.m. conducted by new city schools instructor Eugene Crabb. The program features Bach Intermezzo, Coleridge-Taylor arrangements, Sibelius Finlandia, Old Timers Waltzes, Ferryboat Serenade, Lazzaro marches, and Sousa Chaser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Memorial High School
Eugene Crabb
Coleridge-Taylor
Eoichard Evans
Finlandia
Jean Sibelius
M. L. Lake
Lazzaro
U. S. Field Artillery
Sousa Chaser
Foger
Japan Faces US Aid to Russia Said to Need Caution
The Asahi newspaper warned Tokyo that U S aid to Soviet Russia will be against the Axis and cannot be taken lightly though largely abstract due to geography. Britain Russia and the United States share a common foe and cooperation may follow. Japan weighs choices between Reich and Soviet and any stance remains uncertain as cabinet meets on the international situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
GPI
United States
Japan
Asahi
Britain
Russia
Germany
Supreme Lodge Convention Set for Grand Rapids July 8 9
Seven Lawrence delegates are expected to attend the quadrennial convention of the Supreme Lodge of the Standard Life Association in Grand Rapids Michigan on July 8 and 9. Kansas will send Justice William A. Smith as a delegate to respond to the mayor’s welcoming speech. Representatives from 15 states will attend to elect officers and discuss changes to the association’s laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Supreme Lodge
Standard Life Association
Grand Rapids
Mich
John V. Lees
W. C. Simons
Ed Riling
Frank Fitzpatrick
Mary Sweeney
Clarence Dreyer
W. W. Miller
Jack Lees
William A. Smith
State Supreme Court
Kansas
Lees
Missouri
Nebraska
Iowa
California
Texas
New York
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Oklahoma
Topeka
Association
George R. Allen
Lon A. Smith
Austin
Fox
Martin Miller
Scott
G. D. Townshend
Kansas City
Kan
Richard F. Allen
R. D. Taylor
Cedar Rapids
L. L. Littman
Baltimore
A. A. Patterson
Huntington Park
Calif
A. J. Baumann
Grand Island
Neb
War Bulletin Roundup from Cairo to Helsinki June 26
Reports from Cairo say Tobruk gains strengthen British positions in Libya. Berlin notes 15 Russian transport trains wrecked by German bombers on the eastern front. Vichy reports Jacques Benoist-Mechin travels to Ankara with Petain message for Inonu. Pope Pius XII to address war situation in a Sunday broadcast. London cites unconfirmed claim of German capture of Lwow. Berlin confirms Luftwaffe heavy raids on Leningrad. Helsinki reports Ryti vows to fight for Finland's freedom against Russia.
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Adolf Hitler
Berlin
Germany
Russia
Italy
Rome
DNB
Budapest
Hungary
Cairo
Egypt
Britain
Tobruk
Libya
Middle East
Vichy
France
Jacques Benoist-Mechin
Ankara
Marshal Petain
Ismet Inonu
Vatican City
Pius XII
London
Reuters
Lwow
Russian
Poland
Luftwaffe
Leningrad
Soviet
Helsinki
Finland
Risto Ryti
Guthridge Named Superintendent of Parsons Schools
Wallace Guthridge 38, longtime Parsons teacher and mathematics instructor at the junior college, is named superintendent to succeed Rees H. Huces, recently appointed head of Pittsburg Teachers College, effective June 26.
Stock Market Index Rises After Day of Mixed Trading
The index averaging 60 stocks stood at 41.8 with yesterday’s move of 1.7 points indicating a modest gain amid varied shares.
Four of seventeen draft candidates reach 1-A status
Four of seventeen men examined by a medical board were passed for possible service. Blood test findings await state health board results in Topeka. Cameron said more examinees would be tested tomorrow as nine had been summoned and others were announced.
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State Board of Health
Topeka
Bruce Cameron
Cameron
Ft. Leavenworth
South Dakota
Douglas County
Brown County
Geary County
Draft
Leavenworth
Ft. Riley
Fort Leavenworth
Army
National Guard
Camp Robinson
Showers Forecast Interrupts Wheat Harvest Across Kansas
Kansas forecast calls for more showers that may delay wheat harvests in central and western counties tonight. Moisture hit Hill City and Quinter hardest with heavy downpours, while eastern Kansas remains drier. Warmth continues with highs near 90 to 95 and Topeka at 94 yesterday.
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Topeka
Kansas
Morrow
S. D. Flora
Hill City
Quinter
Phillipsburg
Hanover
Plainville
Larned
Garden City
Emporia
Concordia
Elis
Russell
Salina
Herington
Geneseo
McPherson
Florence
Hutchinson
Wichita
St. Francis
Dresden
Goodland
Tribune
Scott City
Syracuse
Dodge City
Elkhart
North Dakota
Flora
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Prospective ammonium nitrate and powder plant sites eyed
Kenneth Spencer of the office of production management in the tenth district said prospects for locating an ammonium nitrate plant and a powder plant in Kansas Oklahoma and Missouri look good. He noted meetings on Monday and Tuesday should settle the matter and a definite announcement could come by Tuesday night. The Grand River Dam Authority in Oklahoma pledged water supply for the plants, with the powder plant needing about 100 million gallons daily.
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Washington
Tri-State
Kansas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Kenneth Spencer
Office of Production Management
Tenth
Federal Reserve District
Tri State
Spencer
Grand River Dam Authority Board
Local Home Loan Saves Time Money and Worry
A Lawrence Building and Loan advertisement urges buyers to avoid red tape in financing a home. It promises faster service, lower costs, and less worry for building or buying, with contact at 800 Mass. St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Building and Loan
Enlistment of Americans in Britain and China Likely
Washington reports say the United States will soon formally approve American volunteers for service with Britain or China. Officials expect a memorandum directing deferment for registrants who volunteer for duty abroad, seen as necessary to support national safety. President Roosevelt endorsed voluntary enlistment, reinforcing the predicted move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Selective Service
Roosevelt
Britain
China
62 New Kansas Lawyers Sworn In After Bar Exams
Kansas announces 62 new lawyers after three day bar exams in Topeka. Of 69 candidates, seven failed while 15 Lawrence residents are among the graduates listed. KU graduates passing include Dale Bruce and others from Lawrence to Burlington.
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Kansas
University of Kansas
Topeka
Lawrence
Supreme Court
K. U
Dale William Bruce
Sheldon Wingerd
Kenneth V. Moses
James Lea Postma
Alan Francis Asher
William Carl Kandt
Mary McDonald Dunlip
Philip Edmond Buzick
David Harlow Scott
Donald Max Garnet
Cyrus Eugene Ricketts
Fred Clyde Littocy
Richard Arnold Dempster
Edward Andrew Hibbard
Howard Hardwick Dunham, Jr
Eugene Lee Pirtle
Kansas City
John Milton Lofstutter
Emporia
Robert Lee Jessee
Centralia
Marion C. Miller
Ness City
Clarence Junior Robinson
Newton
John Wilbur Brookens
Westmoreland
Ernest Julius Devies
Wakeeney
Worden Armond Davis
Garnett
William Carter Farmer
Paola
Bernard Moe Ettenson
Leavenworth
Champ Albert ‘Graham
Wellsville
Robert Wallace McKinley, Jr
Cherryvale
Victor C. Breen
el Dorado
Wilbur Good Leonard
White City
James Franklin Shinkle
Fontana
Harry Gordon Wies
Macksville
Virgil Lee Garrett
Burlington
May relief costs less than in 1940
May welfare costs in Douglas county totaled 19 778.65 with net county cost 10 718.66. Federal reimbursements 5 860.70 and state 3 199.29. Compared with May 1940 there were 46 more old age cases, eight more aid to the blind and 25 more aid to dependent children. general assistance dropped 88. On June 1 the caseload stood at 461 old age, 35 blind, 75 dependent children and 309 general assist.
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Douglas County
Norton Tuberculosis Sanitarium
WPA
Merchants Bureau to Meet Tomorrow at Chamber Office
A short session of the Merchants Bureau is scheduled for tomorrow at 9 o clock at the Chamber of Commerce office. Chairman C D Majer announces items including election of officers summer closing hours the Fourth of July program and August retail sales promotion.
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Merchants Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
C. D. Majer
Protest Penalties on Wheat Farmers Petition to Remove Restrictions
Four hundred fifty southeastern Kansas wheat farmers petitioned the secretary of agriculture to remove penalties and restrictions from the 1941 wheat crop. They oppose the AAA wheat marketing quota law and seek relief from penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Kan
Kansas
AAA
Secretary of Agriculture
Haskell Enrollments Seen Strong With Spokane Plans
Superintendent G Warren Spaulding reports good fall enrollment prospects at Haskell Institute after securing funds in Washington for new equipment. He notes over enrollment expected, 100 to 150 surplus, and ongoing staff and loan programs for students including 85 cases processed and 100 late-year returnees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskell Institute
G. Warren Spaulding
Spaulding
Washington, D. C
The
Indian Service
Kansas
Haskell
Washington
St. Louis
United States
Sachin
Indian Agency
Pittsburg Authorized to Spend on Fire Equipment
The revenue and taxation commission today allowed Pittsburg to spend 8650 dollars for emergency fire department equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Topeka
the Revenue and Taxation Commission
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Bothnia
Turku
Ryti
Gulf of Bothnia
E.S.T
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Rangell
Moscow Radio
Red Fleet
Sosial Demokraatti
Journal-World
Malott
K.U
Congress
Pope Pius
U.S
S.L.A
Insurance Company
Oren
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