Nazi Troops Move Into Sofia as Bulgaria Opens Door
Reports from Sofia describe German troops entering the Bulgarian capital in full field dress with gas masks and equipment. Heavy transports advance toward key avenues while police clear routes as British and Bulgarian officials react to the occupation.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Bea
Buiserey
Vienna
Beratien Sathaac
Kies Raris
George Rendel
Ahendel
Cavlrat
da Varna
Balmiriga
Lavoy Sea
Nis
Danube
Sota
Iad
Bulgaria Joins Axis Pact In Hitler Viewing Ceremony
In Vienna on March 1, Premier Bordan Philoff placed Bulgaria in the German Italian Japanese military alliance. The Belvedere palace ceremony included Ribbentrop, Ciano, and Oshima as Hitler observed the formal adherence, signaling another move in the axis expansion.
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Vienna
Adolph Hitler
Bulgara
Bordan Philoff
Bulearia
Germany
Hungary
Slovakia
Iitst
Belvedere Palace
von Ribbentrop
Gerrants
Ciane
Dinky
Oshima
Japan
Hitler
Philoff
Princiget
Bulgaria Axis Move Not Surprising to Britain
London dispatch reports British sources saying Bulgaria’s alignment with the Axis would be formal and reflect subservience already shown. They note Turkey’s agreement with Britain pleases London, while details cannot be disclosed for security reasons.
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London
Nathor Intive
Tulparia
Ready
Ger
Bulgaria
Grass fire reported on Massachusetts street extinguished by department
A grass fire in the 2000 block of Massachusetts street was extinguished shortly before noon by the fire department. Firemen responded at 10:07 p.m. tonight at the home of D. R. Gano 2220 New Hampshire street where a chimney was burning out.
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Massachusetts Street
D. R. Gano
New Hampnshire Street
Weather forecast signals warm up across Kansas
Meteorologists predict sunny skies and rising temperatures across most of the state. Highs range from the upper 40s to mid 60s with 68 noted in the north central area and lows mid to upper 30s. Winds stay southerly as no cold front is expected.
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Kansas
Teroent
Po Phern
Phat
British Seagull Eggs With Bacon Reported For Breakfast
British officials announce seagull eggs would be used with breakfast bacon as a spring plan. A census by the agriculture ministry led to measures to collect eggs for feeding during laying season. Government says chicken feed will be rationed from April 1 to aid food and shipping needs and to support military personnel.
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Fondo
Ministry of Agriculture
Heries
Senaeges
Nnlistory Society
Etres
Tado Soo
Britain
Chaconavy
Peace talks stall as Japan waits for French envoy
In late night reports from Token dated March 1, a Japanese-initiated peace accord involving French Indo China and Thailand showed a hitch. Japanese Foreign Minister Yosuke Matsuoka lingered at his private residence for French Ambassador Charles Arsene Henix, but the meeting did not occur. Attention centered on presumed French government instruction absence at Vichy delaying the ambassador.
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Indo-China
Thailand
Yosuke Matsuoka
Charles Arsene Henix
Vichy
Stock Market Index Dips to 41.4
The average of 60 stocks slipped to 41.4 yesterday from 41.5, signaling a slight weakening in overall market performance. Traders watched modest declines across several sectors as momentum cooled.
Strike situation keeps OPM active in wartime labor conflicts
Washington directs measures as six week stalemate at Allis-Chalmers Milwaukee plant nears resolution. Cincinnati, Detroit and Philadelphia plants face walkouts or settle disputes with unions over security and pay. About 10,000 workers idle amid efforts to avert broader armament delays.
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Bethlehem Steel
Lackawanna
N. Y
Washington
Allis-Chalmers
Milwaukee
Sidney Hillman
OPM
Cal O.united Automobile Workers
Detroit
Clol-Ulaw
Ford Motor Company
Rouge
Highlland Park
Lincoln
International Association of Machinists Cab
National Supply Company
Philadelphia
McCormick Works
International Harvester Company
Chicagn
Emuloys
International Harvester
Chicago
Rock Pals
Richmond
Ind
Troy
Bulgaria signs pact drawing US warning on Europe
An Italian source warns Washington that Bulgaria's adherence to the Axis three power pact signals a rising Bulgarian role in a planned spring offensive against Greece. The note highlights Italy Bulgaria ties through royal marriages and expands the Balkan axis influence amid European conflict.
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Rome
Virginia Gayda
Bulgaria
Europe
United States
Giornale
Italy
Balkan
Giovanna
Boris
Garda
Vienna
Washington
British Report 9000 Prisoners Captured in Italian Somaliland
Cairo dispatch reports a British offensive in Italian Somaliland netting 9000 prisoners and capturing Bardera. The communique notes Mogadishu as a site of additional war material and mentions 200 Europeans surrendering near Mogadisho barracks.
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Italian Somaliland
Cairo
Egypt
Tratian Somaliland
Bardera
Gelib
Juba
Libya
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Mogadiscio
Bulgarian Assets in U S To Be Frozen If Nazis Advance
Secretary Hull said Bulgarian assets in the United States would be frozen if German troops occupy Bulgaria. The State Department is closely watching the Balkan situation and a future axis alignment would trigger asset freezes. Bulgarian investments in the U S are under $600,000, while U S investments in Bulgaria total about $7,000,000 in government bonds and direct holdings.
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Hull
State Department
Washington
Mar
United States
Vna
Balkans
Bulgaria
Lawmakers rush last minute bills before adjournment
February ends with a rush of new measures as both chambers push 72 House and 27 Senate proposals before final adjournment. Senate extends session by one minute to allow drafting. Bills include highway display bans, higher governor staff salaries, banning billboards, new science academy, alcohol definition changes, wheat testing lab, and licensing for sales.
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Topeka
House
Senate
Kansas Academy of Science
Kansas State College
Donald Stewart
Missouri Tigers Qualify in Big Six Preliminaries
Hamilton notes Missouri as the lone team with a chance to trouble Nebraska in the Big Six indoor meet preliminaries. Marshall Reeves defends his title in the six man half mile while Gordon Crosby exits after a tumble. Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri athletes head qualifiers in sprints and hurdles as time records are challenged.
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Kansas City
Mar
Missouri
Nebraska
Tigers
Marshall Reeves
Gordon Crosby
Crosby
Darrel Mathes
Kansas
Don Pollom
Hatinile
Wondy Gink
Nebraskar Secone
Leydta
Okla- Hhemar
Parker
Payne
Kansas State
Thine
Jeeves
Missoueecond
Nichabuls
Doling
Kantates Pative
Otat-Vard Shash
Stest
Waonte Sr
Lada
Okithomay
Graves
Stite
Cat
Bowles
Uplint
Pethi
Tow State
Littler
Neh
Watliten
T Ders
Tows State
Tome
Je — Beverrd
Kahter
Nebraski
Forded
Wansas State
Launsford
Okintonian
Pollam
Kan Sas
Pinte
Smutz
Wheeler Warns of Dictatorship Fear in British Aid Fight
Senator Wheeler declares responsible officials fear a totalitarian U S regime to fight totalitarian powers abroad. He argues the British aid bill could let Roosevelt consolidate fleets with Britain, risking U S entry into war and shifts in naval power abroad. The debate stalls action as Glass seeks FBI inquiry into anti British protest led by Elizabeth Dilling and others.
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Washington
Mar
Wheeler
D-Mont
Senate
United States
Montana
Taft
Ohio
Roosevelt
Great Britain
Mediterranean
Gibraltar
Singapore
Europe
Tueas
Hitler
Japan
Britain
South America
Lucas
Orient
Africa
Panama Canal
Achool's Paradise
Justice Department
Jackson
Glass
D-Va
Elizabeth Dilling
Chicago
British Bomb Nazi Naval Yards at Wilhelmshaven
British bombers attacked Wilhelmshaven naval decks and ship yards last night with many bombs bursting near the Bauhafen and lipper Hafen. The raid began around 10 p.m. and continued past midnight, the air ministry said. Other strikes hit Brittany and Nazi occupied Netherlands. German planes in the Thames estuary were driven off before reaching London.
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London
Mar
Wilhelmshaven
Bauhafen
Lipper Hafen
Air Ministry
Brittany
Netherlands
Thames Estuary
Basketball Scores From Kansas Nebraska Game at Lincoln
The Journal-World will relay scores every ten minutes from the Kansas Nebraska basketball game at Lincoln tonight. The game starts at 8 o'clock.
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the Journal-World
Kansas-Nebraska
Lincota
America Looks Ahead film shown in Lawrence theaters
Under the Investment Bankers Association of America Lowell Thomas explains the American way in a documentary titled America Looks Ahead. The film aims to foster calm, clear thinking and faith in the nation as it is shown at all four Lawrence theatres. The ad also invites readers to use the bank’s complete banking service at First National Bank of Lawrence.
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Common Sense
Investment Bankers Association of America
America
Lowell Thomas
Lawrence
First National Bank of
Adv
Self Analysis on Voting and Civic Duty in City Primary
Citizens are urged to participate in the city primary election to choose those best qualified to govern Lawrence. The piece emphasizes democracy, free speech, and the duty to vote in city and school affairs to uphold republican government.
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Lawrence
Spring Doldrums Lift as March Appears in Lawrence
March arrives with lamb weather and fishing hopes as Lawrence records moisture surplus and milder temperatures. The Kansas State Music Teachers association hosts its annual memorial union banquet with Karl Euersteiner presiding, featuring performances by the KK A Rerenaders and remarks by Dean Deane W. Malott.
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Kansas State Music Teachers Association
Karl Euersteiner
Lawrence
KK. A
Deane W. Malott
Paul B. Lawson
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Kansas University
Everett Fetter
Paul M. Chere
Miss Trene
Peabody
Alice Moncrieff
Dues Fees Alleged at Fort Riley Cantonment Work
Representative Carlson accused a Fort Riley Kan operation of charging excessive union dues for cantonment construction claiming a $1500 union dues payment for glaziers to install steel sash. Representative Case called the incident arousing public concern during a defense labor conditions report.
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Washington, Mar
Carlson
R.i-Kan
Fort Riley
Kan
Case
R.S.1
World Day of Prayer Service Held at Trinity Church
Interdenominational World Day of Prayer program led by Mrs. FE Russell Carter featured prayers scripture and singing with a Shanghai prepared plan. Officers elected included Mrs Albert Jowell president and Mrs B Z Stephenson secretary-treasurer. Forty two meetings involved nine churches and two clubs aiding 781 women and 72 recipients.
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Trinity Episcopal Church
Interdenominational Church
FE. Russell Carter
A. B. Ewing
Shanghai
B. Z. Stephenson
W. D. Bance
Albert H. Faris
Albert H. Jowell
Earnest Revee
Interdenominational Group
Social Service League
J. I. Kell
Communications Breakup Delays Transatlantic Links
Magnetic and atmospheric disturbance suspend all wireless and cable communications with Europe for a time. Domestic links were erratic with a 30 minute mid morning fadeout and slow transmissions as New York and Europe faced ongoing contact problems.
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New York
Mar
Europe
Ambassador Winant Receives Warm Greeting in London Arrival
King George V welcomes John G. Winant the new US ambassador at a Bristol London platform. Deputy Benjamin Cohen assists as Winant and Conant arrive with Churchill envoy Brendan Dracken present from Lisbon.
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King George
London
George V
John G. Winant
United States
Bristol
Sirea
Winant
Benjamin Cohen
Roosevelt
Lord Halifax
Washington
Halifax
Annapolis
Potomac
the Duke of Kent
Benjamin
England
Dr. Conant
Cohen
Rates for Use of Armory Discussed at City Hall
Thirty members of the Lawrence Community Council met at the city hall to review proposed rates for using the community building and to consider purchases of stage equipment. They discussed whether fees should apply to all groups or be waived for some, and heard figures on construction, bonds, and annual costs totaling about 168 255 dollars. They were urged to keep fees low to attract more groups while avoiding a free-list policy.
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Lawrence
R. O. Burgert
A. BR. Martin
Boy Scouts
Georeve Stapleton
WPA
GAA
J. W. Stone
Roger Allen
Chamber of Commerce
W. C. Boardman
F. A. Russell
Russell
National Guard
Weather Outlook for Kansas Tonight and Sunday
Partly cloudy to tonight with warner east portion. Sunday mainly partly cloudy except for considerable cloudiness in the southwest and extreme west portions.
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Warner East
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