Russian Forces Close On Viipuri In Major Assault
Allied dispatches report the Red Army closing in on Viipuri from three sides with a major aerial offensive. Finnish communiques say fierce air battles left 14 Russian planes downed and 4 Finnish planes lost, as Russians push toward Taipale and threaten encirclement near the Karelian isthmus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helsinki
Russia
Red Army
Viipuri
Viipuri Bay
High Command
Mannerheim
Taipale
Savonlinna
Koivisto
Visainio
Pero
Heinjoki
Ayrapaa
Viipuri-Vaikjarvi
Libel suit against Dr. Fishbein dismissed on privilege
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed a $250 000 libel suit brought by Dr. J R Brinkley and Villa Acuna against Dr Morris Fishbein editor of the AMA journal. The court ruled the statement calling Brinkley a modern quack was privileged under Texas law and a matter of public concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orléans
Mar
Morris
Fishbein
American Medical Association
J. R. Brinkley
Little Rock
Ark
Villa Acuna
Mexico
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Dr. Fishbein
Dr. Brinkley
Texas
Rufus E. Foster
Brinkley
Export-Import Bank Announces Loans to Scandinavia
Washington reports the Export-Import Bank authorized Finland a 20 million dollar loan and Sweden a 15 million dollar loan while approving Norway for 10 million dollars. The moves follow a 100 million dollar capitalization boost via a Senate House agreement. Proceeds may fund U.S. purchases. no war materiel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mar
Jesse Jones
Finland
Sweden
Norway
Jones
Export-Import Bank
Roosevelt
Senate
Floods Rescue and Tragedy Across Northern California
Floodwaters burst the Meridian dike and swept a family car, overturning it. Five of the six occupants were presumed drowned. four later were found in a tree, with Mrs. Fleharty missing and presumed dead. Meridian isolated. Colusa spared. looting reported near Redding. posse formed by Sheriff Sublett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Fleharty
Fleharty
California
Meridian
March Weather Pattern Shifts Across Kansas
Clouds and rain move across eastern Kansas with cooler conditions tonight. Rain and lower temperatures forecast in the east while the west clears, with a return to sunshine by Sunday. Highs near 40s to mid 40s, lows near freezing in the northwest and 35 east, Dodge City 76 yesterday.
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Topeka
Mar
Kansas
A D. Robb
Robb
Mercury
Dodge City
Goodland
Death of L. H. Petefish in Kansas township funeral plans
Lincoln H. Petefish born January 2, 1867 died at 8 this morning after a heart attack last Sunday. Funeral at Rumsey funeral home Monday at 2 conducted by Rev. Lou Griffith. He lived in Clinton and Kanwaka townships, served 18 years on Sigel school board, active Republican, Methodist church member. Survived by widow Emma Ulrich Petefish and five sons Howard Russell Everett Arthur Olin, plus two brothers Alva and Willard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln H. Petefish
Rumsey
Lou Griffith
Lone Star
Petefish
Altho
Lawrence
George W. Petefish
Sigel
Clinton Township
Illinois
L. H. Petefish
Emma Ulrich
Howard A
Northwood
Russell H
Des Moines
Everett G
Arthur W
Olin K
Kansas University
Republican Party
Clinton
Kanwaka
Byrd Sees New Land In Antarctica Expedition
Pi-Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd announced the discovery of a large peninsula and two islands along an uncharted South Pacific coast of Antarctica about 1,200 miles from Cape Horn. He reported sighting mountain ranges westward and a 190 mile long peninsula from an altitude of 6,000 feet after a three hour flight on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mar
Richard E. Byrd
South Pacific
Antarctica
South America
Cape Horn
Byrd
Al Green Shows Improvement After Illness
The condition of Al Green, Lawrence hardware store proprietor and former chamber of commerce president, was described as slightly improved by his doctor today. He had a good day yesterday but grew ill last night and has continued to improve through today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Green
Lawrence
The
Chamber of Commerce
Green
Stock Market Index Dips to 49.5 on 60-Stock Average
The average of 60 stocks fell to 49.5, down from 49.6 yesterday, signaling a slight market retreat. Investors watched notably active groups as the day ended with modest declines across multiple sectors.
Special Senate Committee Reviews Kansas Political Complaints
Washington reports the Senate special committee on elections will investigate Kansas complaints of political patronage affecting delegates to the Republican national convention. Chairman Gillette says staff will be set up immediately and actions may include criminal prosecution, contesting the delegation, or public deterrence. The panel plans to act before Kansas' March 21 nominating convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Kansas. A
Gillette
D-Ia
Kansas
Reed
R.-Kan
Special Committee
Senate Committee
German raids threaten Britain’s sea breadline
British and neutral ships faced heavy German attacks as bombers and submarines targeted sea lanes. The Pyrrhus was sunk off the English coast, while a Norwegian steamer Brott was bombed and shelled. Britain reported long reconnaissance flights over Germany and said few ships were hit in a convoy attack as anti aircraft guns engaged coastal Thames estuary targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Germany
Britain
Thames
Yorkshire
England
Berlin
DNB
Brott
Halvdan Koht
Norway
Mirealla
Rotterdam
Italy
Suffolk
Air Ministry
Allcraft
Berkshire
France
P.L.M
Courage
Hamburg
Bremen
Hanover
Kiel
Luebeck
Cuxhaven
Brunschuettel
Helgoland Bight
British Aviation Authority
Allies Appoint Experts To Smooth Out Blockade Issues
London announces the appointment of British and French economic experts to ease blockade problems with the United States. Frank Ashton-Gwatkin of the British ministry of economic warfare and Prof. Charles Rist, former deputy governor of the Bank of France, will assist ambassadors in Washington and join the George Washington liner to arrive soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mar
United States
Washington
Frank Ashton-Gwatkin
Ministry of Economic Warfare
Charles Rist
Bank of France
George Washington
Endacott backs KU title bid for Missouri clash
Former KU captain Paul Endacott writes that Kansas faces a likely title shot as the current team nears tonight’s Missouri confrontation. He sends best wishes for victory and notes attendance by Gov Ratner and other dignitaries. A radio broadcast will air at 9 with a full game report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
University of Kansas
Paul Endacott
K. U
F. C. Allen
Endacott
Frank Endacott
Lawrence
Phillips Petroleum Company
Payne H. Ratner
Carl Friend
Alf M. Landon
Board of Regents
Athletic Board
Tusten Ackerman
Insurance Department
Equitable Company
Chicago
Allen
K.U
Eldridge
Wren
Rain brings mild start to March in western Kansas
Garden City Kansas reports a light steady rain around noon beginning March, easing dust worries. Heavy snows left fields too wet for cultivation. Hill City Kansas also notes light rain starting at midday marking the month’s welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden City
Kan
Kansas
Hill City
University quartet to appear at 186th Rotary district meeting
Dean Paul B. Lawson of the College of Liberal Arts is invited to address the 186th district Rotary International meeting in Coffeyville on April 14. Harry Claussen of Coffeyville, promotion chairman, notes the program includes Lawson and the University quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul B. Lawson
College of Liberal Arts
Rotary International
Coffeyville
Harry Claussen
University Quartet
Trusts and Estate Planning Encouraged by Lawrences First National Bank
The article extols creating a trust to protect a family's future and income, advising careful estate management against loss of earning power. It highlights First National Bank of Lawrence as an experienced trustee, noting segregated assets, strong capital, and semiannual inspections by the National Banking department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
Lawrence
National Banking Department
Adv
Museum toward final stages of renovation near finish
Work on the Dyche museum remodeling is closing in with $10,000 still in the $27,000 appropriation. A freight elevator will be ready by March 15 and Sam Dickinson paints a panorama for the main exhibit while curators assemble displays. An additional $10,000 for post July 1 installation and restoration was approved in 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dyche Museum
C. G. Bayles
The
University
Bayles
Sam Dickinson
H. H. Lane
Lane
Brynwood
K. Utility
Watkins Hall
Kiwanis Clubs Meet In Joint Lawrence Topeka Session
Eighty Kiwanis members from Lawrence and Topeka attended a joint meeting at Wiedemann's. Rolla Clymer, Kansas Industrial Development Commission secretary director, spoke on industrial expansion in Kansas. Frank Long presided, Ford Voiland played piano, and entertainment included dancers and soloists. Harold Ingham received a past governor’s pin from Ford Voiland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eidhty Kiwamans
Lawrence
Topeka
Wiedemann
Rolla Clymer
Kansas Industrial Development Commission
Clymer
Kansas
Frank Long
Beryl Johnson
Ford Veiland
Fatal crash claims Crozier and sister in Kansas
In Fort Scott Kansas Cornelius Crozier 65 and his sister Mrs Edith Johnson 75 were killed when their car was struck by a Missouri Kansas Texas train at a grade crossing near their farm. Edith Johnson died instantly Crozier died in a hospital late Thursday from injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Scott
Kan
Cornelius Crozier
Edith Johnson
Johnson
Crozier
Long calls Louisiana Legislature to meet in special session
Gov Earl K Long orders the Louisiana legislature to convene at 4 30 p m in a special session amid reports he may seek the secretary of state post in the Jones administration. He did not tie the call to that claim and criticizes federal prosecutors in a lengthy post election review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl K. Long
Louisiana
Long
Democratic State Central Committee
Jones
Douglas County Republican central committee to meet March 9
Douglas County Republican central committee will convene in the court room of the court house at 2 30 March 9 to decide how 25 delegates and 25 alternates will be chosen for the Ottawa district convention. Chairman J B Wilson and secretary R B Stevens announce notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Republican Central Committee
Court House
J. B. Wilson
Wilson
R. B. Stevens
Ottawa
Central Committee
Congressional Committee
Phil Hawkins
Congressional
Potential Candidates to Tell Disqualifications
Washington reports a humorous off the record dinner at the National Press Club with potential White House candidates from both parties invited as honorary guests. Attendees include Attorney General Jackson Security Administrator McNutt Senator Wheeler Thomas Dewey Vandenberg Barton Norman Thomas and Mayor LaGuardia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mar
White House
National Press Club
Jackson
McNutt
Wheeler
Montana
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Vandenberg
Michigan
Barton
Norman Thomas
LaGuardia
American Laborite
John Hamilton
Republican National Committee
Garner
Taft
Ohio
Wilmington
Del
Bridges
N.H
New Hampshire
President Roosevelts Arrival Delayed by Fog
Pensacola Florida March 1 A heavy gulf fog from Apalchicola to Galveston delayed President Roosevelts arrival aboard the Tuscaloosa during a two way Panama Canal trip. Navy officers at the air station said landing would be about another ninety minutes, with visibility near five hundred feet and the ship still outside the harbor bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola
Fla
Gulf Coast
Apalchicola
Galveston
Tex
Roosevelt
Panama Canal
Tuscaloosa
Naval Air Station
C.S. T
Mr. Roosevelt
Naval Air Station Docks
Harbor Bar
Kansas City Chooses Flavel Robertson In Mayor Race
Kansas City and surrounding political factions prepare for the April 2 special election as the machine led by Boss Tom Pendergast nominates Flavel Robertson for mayor while anti machine forces back John B. Gage. Robertson and Gage, both lawyers, overlapped at the University of Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Machine
Flavel Robertson
Kansas City
Mar
Tom Pendergast
Akerand
Narasscuvy Aran
Pendergast
Anti-Machine
John B. Gage
Leavenworth
University of Kansas
Gage
Robertson
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Pi Upsilon Fraternity
Delta Upsilon
Snowfall Above Normal Across Lawrence February Weather
Weather observer Prof C J Posey reports February in Lawrence had above normal total snowfall with 8.34 inches above normal for the two month period. January precipitation exceeded normal, February moisture was below average, while the average temperature rose 1.0 degree. A 69 degree high and 9 degree low occurred with 14 winter days and 60.84 percent cloudiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
C. J. Posey
Posey
Prospects Improve for Kansas Winter Wheat in March Report
The Santa Fe crop report says February moisture boosted Kansas wheat prospects but final yields depend on weather. Eastern Kansas shows fair growth if moisture continues. central and southern areas may reach near normal with rain, while the north risks one half to two thirds of a crop. Snow aided some regions, but abandonment could reach 10 to 15 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
Santa Fe
C. W. Lane
Coal Creek Library Holds Annual Chicken Pie Supper
The Coal Creek library invites the public to a Thursday evening supper March 7 at the Vinland high school auditorium with music by James Holyfield of Lawrence. Appetizers at 6:30 followed by an auction and entertainment. The event marks the librarys 80th year and celebrates its history of fundraising for books and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal Creek
Vinland High School
James Holyfield
Lawrence
Vinland
Baldwin
Library Association
Mercier Named City Clerk in Eudora
W. C. Mercier cashier of Kaw Valley State Bank in Eudora was appointed city clerk by Mayor George Lothholz and confirmed by the city council. He succeeds C. S. Fuller who resigns after nine years, moves to Bonner Springs for Bauer Motor sales, and Mercier will resign as city treasurer with a new treasurer due at the next council meeting in late March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Mercier
Kaw Valley State Bank
Eudora
George Lothholz
Mercier
C. S. Fuller
Fuller
Bonner Springs
Bauer Motor Company
Weather Outlook With Temperature Readings
Cloudy and cooler with east rain and Saturday fair to the west. Sunday brings a rise in temperature. Gas Office records show a 24 hour max of 40 and min of 10 with a 7:30 a.m. reading. Near today’s highs reached 33.
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Circuit Court Rules
Brinkley Vs. Fishbein
Henderson
Fischer
House
Congress
San Francisco
Lord Chatfield
Great Britain
U. S
Kiwanis
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