Nazis Shoot Down 2 Belgian Planes In First War Clash
Two Belgian pursuit planes were shot down over Luxembourg province as a German Dornier bomber fired on them. Squadron Leader Hernard was killed when his plane crashed near Hemroulle. a second Belgian pilot was seriously wounded. Belgium protested officially to the German ambassador over what it called a grave violation of neutrality.
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Brussels
Mar. 2
Belgium
Saint Hubert
Luxembourg
Hernard
Hemroulle
Paul Henri Spaak
Vicco Karl von Buelow - Schwante
Netherlands
United States Gulf
Aruba
Curacao
German Troop Movements Reported Near Swiss Border
Foreign observers at Basel report the first large German side troop movements since the war began. Contingents of Austrian and Bavarian troops arrive in villages across the Rhine from Basel near Lake Constance. German sources say the troops came to the border zone simply for a rest.
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Berne
Switzerland
Basel
Rhine
Lake Constance
Welles to visit Goering Hess in Berlin talks
United States Undersecretary of State Sumner Welles was expected to visit tomorrow in Berlin to confer with Hermann Goering and Rudolf Hess. Roosevelt adviser also to meet Hitler observer Hans Heinrich Dieckhoff and dine with Hjalmar Schacht and Baron von Weizsäcker amid German high level talks.
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Berlin
Mar
United States
Sumner Welles
Hermann Wilhelm Goering
Rudolf Hess
Roosevelt
Adolf Hitler
Hess-Welles
Hitler
Hess
Paul Joseph Goebbels
Goering
Western Front
Welles
Hans Heinrich Ieckh
Germany
Reich
U.S
State Hull
Karl Megerle
Boersen ‘Zeitung
Foreign Office
Europe
Fuhrer
Alexander Kirk
Joachim von Ribbentron
Otto Meissner
Paul Schmidt
Snowstorms and Dust Hit Rocky Mountain States
Snowstorms and dust storms swept the Rocky Mountain states. In Pueblo a 65 mph gale toppled a 12 foot chimney through a roof while the Kilgore family was away. Denver saw four inches of snow in five hours blocking the Colorado Springs Denver highway amid widespread gusts and unsettled temperatures.
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Pueblo
Colo
Rocky Mountain States
Denver
Colorado Springs
New Mexico
Colorado
D. A. Kilgore
German Air Raiders Strike at British Shipping Lanes Again
German air raiders struck British shipping lanes amid North Sea operations as British scouts returned from reconnaissance over Berlin. Two raiders near Scotland were driven off by RAF fighters, a steamer was bombed then saved by a war vessel, while Berlin reported no AA fire. Leaflets and parachute flares were dropped to prove air presence over the capital.
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London
North Sea
Britain
Berlin
Germany
Royal Air Force
Air Ministry
Reich
Berwick
Firth of Forth
DNB
British freighter Southgate found after submarine scare
Washington reports the 4,862 ton Southgate was located by American naval planes and found in no apparent danger after a submarine attack alert northeast of Puerto Rico. The message caused diplomatic relief as the ship remained within the Pan-American safety zone while destroyers and a coast guard cutter searched the area.
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Washington
Mar
Puerto Rico
Navy Department
W.W. W. Bradley
McLeish
Southgate
Navy
S.S.S
San Juan
United States
Jersey
Panama
Coast Guard
Allies Are United
London reports Sir John Simon announces a six month postponement of Germanys expected lightning smash has united Britain and France, left Germany friendless barring Russia. He warns the public against complacency and notes Germanys disciplined, massed resistance.
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London
Mar
John Simon
Germany
Britain
France
Russia
John
Stock Market Index Declines Slightly
The average of 60 stocks stood at 49.4 yesterday, down from 49.5 the day before as market activity slowed.
Chamber of Commerce backs four Wagner act changes
The Chamber of Commerce of the United States announced by mail that four more proposed changes to the Wagner act were approved, bringing total chamber backed reforms to 11. Proposals include requiring bargaining only for union members with authority, stripping act protection from violators during bargaining, extending coverage to unfair labor practices by employees, and clarifying interstate commerce relevance for employers.
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Washington
Mar
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Chamber
Italy protests Britain Blockade Over German Coal
Rome announced Italy protests British blockade of ships carrying German coal to Italy. A fascist spokesman said the protest aligns with the grand council’s warning to safeguard maritime traffic for prestige and life needs. Four Italian ships sailed last night to beat the deadline but returned today awaiting orders.
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Rome
Italy
Great Britain
London
Grand Council
Rotterdam
Britain
Turkey doubles army with 500000 in active service
Ankara reports a 45 day active service call up of ten artillery and engineer reserve officers. Turkey now assigns about 500000 men under arms as part of a broader military expansion. A fragment on shoe repairs appears as an unrelated ad.
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Ankara
Turkey
Three German Merchantmen Fail in Blockade Crossing
Aruba reports three German merchantmen attempting to penetrate the British blockade were repelled. One vessel Captured, another sunk, and a third driven back to port. Troja burned and sank after interception. Heidelberg to Trinidad for tow by a British ship.
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Aruba
Dutch West Indies
Mar
Lee
Ine Dodd
Heidelberg
Trinidad
Dundee
Troja
Netherlands
Germans Aim to Rule Mid-Europe
Berlin dispatch describes Adolf Hitler pressing a plan for German hegemony in central Europe including Bohemia Moravia Slovakia Poland and Hungary. He seeks permanent dominance and disarmament concessions from Britain and France plus return of colonies and control of key strategic lanes.
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Berlin
Germany
Britain
France
Europe
Adolf Hitler
Roosevelt
Sumner Welles
Fuehrer
England
Hitler
Bohemia-Moravia
Slovakia
Poland
Hungary
Reich
Balkans
Scandinavia
Gibraltar
Suez Canal
Washington
Wells
Alexander C. Kirk
United States
Expect More Rain Brightens Kansas Wheat Outlook
Weather note from Topeka reports moisture improving the Kansas wheat crop after a wintery spell. Rain favored central and western Kansas with totals from Phillipsburg to Topeka ranging from .34 to 1.00 inch. Snow and sleet hampered travel in the west while temperatures rise to near 45 to 50 degrees next week.
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Topeka
Mar
Kansas
A. D. Robb
Robb
Dodge City
Wichita
Weather Bureau
Phillipsburg
Concordia
Quenemo
Goodland and
Ellis
Highway Department
Mercury
Tuesay
Topeka Lawrence High Basketball Scores Tonight
Journal-World to publish scores from the Topeka Lawrence game in Topeka with a second team at 7 15 and first team at 8 15. Also plans half and final scores from the Oklahoma Iowa State game in Ames at 7 15.
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Topeka
The
Journal-World
Ames
Finnish victory over tank corps near Viipuri big win claimed
Helsinki reports the destruction of the 34th Moscow tank brigade northeast of Lake Ladoga. Finnish high command says over 2,000 Russians killed with 105 tanks and 12 armored cars seized. Air strikes hit Russian supply lines and battles continue along the Karelian isthmus front near Viipuri.
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Helsinki
Mar
Lake Ladoga
Moscow
Red Army
Karelian Isthmus
Viipuri
Altho
Leningrad
34Th Tank Brigade
Uomaa
Karelian
Viipuri Av
Fichtine
Taivale
Lake Jadora
Cervantes Day Set At University Of Kansas April 27
Cervantes Day sponsored by the department of romance languages at the University of Kansas will be held April 27. The Kansas chapter of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish meets that day with a banquet program and reunion. Miss May Gardner, associate professor of romance language, is chapter president.
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University of Kansas
Wll
Swain
Kansas
American Association of Teachers of Spanish
May Gardner
Six Senators Back Move to Restore FCA to Independent Status
Six Democratic senators urged returning the Farm Credit Administration to independent status from the Agriculture Department. They plan to introduce legislation next week to undo Roosevelt era changes under Secretary Wallace. A. G. Black, appointed after F F Hill resign, promised a broad social view and leniency toward farmers likely to repay loans.
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Washington
Farm Credit Administration
Wallace
Gillette
D.-Sa
FCA
Roosevelt
Agriculture Department
F.F. Hill
A. G.black
Iowa Agricultural College
Black
Thompson says Landon Ratner forces seek defeat in delegate race
J E Thompson campaign manager for Senator Clyde Reed claims that the Landon Ratner faction told Republicans in Labette county he will be defeated in the national convention delegate contest. Vernon Rosenstahl denies the charge and calls it not true.
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Parsons
Kan
J. E
Thompson
Clyde Reed
Landon-Ratner
Harry Colmery
Shawnee
Topeka
Jay Kyle
National Legion
Washington
Gillette Committee
Labette County
London Ratner
Vernon Rosenstahl
State Tax Commission
Ratner
Ed Thompson
Shawnee County
Colmery
Kyle
Walter Fees
State Committee
Mar
J. E. Thompson
Rainfall totals 1.02 inches by 3 P.M
Rain began after midnight and continued into afternoon with 1.02 inches by 3 P.M. Weather observer Prof. C. J. Posey reported thunder lightning and hail accompanying the rain. The precipitation fell slowly and steadily throughout the day.
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C. J. Posey
Kansas Navy Jayhawkers clinch tie for Big Six title with 42 40 win
Kansas defeats Missouri 42 to 40 to move into first place with eight wins, one loss. A 4,216 crowd witnessed the victory as Oklahoma looms with games against Iowa State and Kansas ahead. Officials discuss free throw discrepancies and potential playoff implications for the Big Six champion and NCAA tournament bounds.
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Miller
Kansas
Durrance
Missouri
Iis Watson
Mills
Jayhawks
Jayhawkers
Oklahoma
Iowa State
Ames
Omaha
Creight
Norman
Sooners
Cyclones
Jayhawker
K. U
Earl Falkenstien
The
Athletic Association
Hoch Auditorium
F. C. Allen
Cooper
Allen
Ralph Miller
al Rudolpson
Oklahoma Aggies
Dr. Allen
Kansas City
Municipal Auditorium
City primary set for Tuesday polls open 8 to 6
Lawrence citizens will go to the polls Tuesday to vote in the city primary. Votes determine nominations for six wards with contests in four wards. The first, second and third wards show Republican contests. the sixth ward has a Democratic race. fourth ward has one candidate on both tickets. fifth ward has one candidate per ticket.
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Lawrence
Ahe
Investigations Start Into Death Of Wrestling Referee John Stevens
Seattle March 2 investigations into the death of 50 year old wrestling referee John Stevens began by the King county prosecutor and the state athletic commission after a post bout scuffle. Stevens fell from the ring hitting a steel support and died in a dressing room. Autopsy showed a weak heart.
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Seattle
Mar
John Stevens
King County
State Athletic Commission
Stevens
LaVerne Baxter
Monroe
Ore
Baxter
John Kazan
Montreal
Weather Summary for Kansan-Fair and Surrounding Areas
The Kansan-Fair region shows cloudy skies this evening turning fair toward the east with cooler air tonight and Sunday. Strong winds diminish tonight and shift to light variable by Sunday. Next week likely rain Monday or Tuesday, then generally fair with near normal to above normal temperatures later. 24 hour readings: high 49, low 37, rainfall 1.02 inches. year ago today high 41, low -21.
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Kansan
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