Queen Elizabeth Safely Reaches New York Harbor
The Queen Elizabeth enters New York Harbor under quarantine with a 300 to 400 crew skeleton aboard. Observers note a gray ghostly hull, two pillbox watch posts, and anti mine cables as planes and harbor craft circle.
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GropTec Emenar
New Park
Neryor
Cress
John Barlow
Cunard-White Star Lines
New York
Alsho
Queen Elizabeth
Harold Borer
Cunard-White Star
Barlow
Ambrose Lightship
C.S.T
Narrows
Coney Island
Fireland
Forces clash as Finnish and Russian forces exchange heavy fire
Reports from the Baltic and Finnish front describe heavy action with over 30 Russian tanks destroyed by Finnish forces near Viipuri. The Finnish army calls up additional men as Soviet units press on the Karelia isthmus while air and naval forces conduct reconnaissance and bombardments along the icebound fronts.
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Ite
Bar
Ladoga
Finland
Navy
Enses
ecgSiene Atverormiyi Ctuse
Viipuri
Former Congressman Is Found Shot to Death
Weir Kansas March 7 E W Patterson 44 of Pittsburg third district representative 1935 39 was found shot to death in his motor car three miles northwest of here this afternoon A 45 caliber revolver with an empty cartridge was found in the car seat beside the body Patterson had headed the federal census enumeration in this district
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Weir
Kan
E. W. Patterson
Pittsburg
Congress
Here
Patterson
Ribbentrop predicts short war but warns of five year
German Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop told Yugoslav journalists at a reception that the war would be over within a year. He added Germany is prepared for a five year conflict according to the Dienst aus Deutschland service.
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Berlin
Dienst Aus Deutschland Today
Joachim von Ribbentrop
von Ribbentron
Germany
Huge plane order to be negotiated
The allied purchasing mission said it would begin negotiations with American aircraft manufacturers next week for possibly 1 billion dollars of planes. Talks will involve production facilities, plane types, and capacity in New York with Arthur Purvis stating the allies seek the best article at the best price and deliveries.
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Washington
Mar
Allied Purchasing Mission
German Planes Attack Steamers Off English Coast
German scouting planes attacked British steamers off the eastern coast of England at dusk. Britain said the tanker Shelbrit II and a lightship were attacked at night. The DNB report noted darkness hindered damage assessment. The same dispatch said German rifle fire targeted French loudspeakers broadcasting appeals to German soldiers.
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Berlin
England
DNB
Britain
Finns See Russia Aiming for Wider Territory Demands
Helsinki reports say the Finnish press bureau believes the Soviet government plans territorial demands more far reaching than those rejected before the war. Stockholm sources note Sweden seeks an armistice to halt the war as Russia’s demands are reportedly disclosed to Finnish officials.
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Helsinki
Russia
Finland
Stockholm
Sweden
Divorce Granted Today to Betsey Cushing Roosevelt
Betsey Cushing Roosevelt was granted a divorce from James Roosevelt in Los Angeles. Superior Judge Thomas C. Gould approved a property settlement to be included with the decree. Mrs Roosevelt did not appear, traveling to file her answer and cross-complaint with her brother and attorney Basil O Connors of New York.
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Los Angeles
Betsey Cushing Roosevelt
James Roosevelt
Thomas C. Gould
Stolen 1935 Ford Coach Recovered After Moberly Theft
A 1935 Ford coach reported missing from Earl Milby in Madison Mo was found. the car had been left for repairs at Hunsinger Motor Co and later traced to Paris Mo after a bulletin to sheriffs. The driver had promised to return for the vehicle.
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Hunsinger Motor Company
Paris
Moberly
Earl Milby
Madison
British police disperse Jewish protest in Jerusalem
British police today dispersed a large Jewish demonstration outside the office of General Sir Harold A. MacMichael high commissioner for Palestine. The protest opposed London government land transfer restrictions aimed at Jews.
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Jerusalem
Mar
Harold A. Mac Michael
Palestine
London
Influenza Death Toll Rises in England and Wales
Influenza caused 629 deaths in England and Wales in the week ending February, marking an increase of 100 from the prior week. The report notes a sharp rise in London and surrounding areas with widespread illness across the populace.
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London
England
Wales
Stock Market Index Stays At 30.1 After Slippage
The average of 60 stocks sits at 30.1 yesterday, showing stability after a slight dip. Trading activity remains modest as investors reassess positions and watch leading indicators.
Hearing Continued for John Claflin in Phi Delta Theta Fires
The preliminary hearing for John Claflin, a former University of Kansas student, on four counts related to last fall’s Phi Delta Theta fires is moved to Friday March 22 at 10. Claflin faces charges of first second and fourth degree arson and setting fire to a building with intent to defraud an insurance company. The hearing occurs in Justice of the Peace Robert B. Ovler’s court.
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John Claflin
University of Kansas
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
O. Q. Claflin, Jr
Court of Justice of the Peace
Robert B. Ovler
Escape Uninjured Near Emporia Train Collision
Curtis Gibson and Bill Curtman escaped unharmed when their stalled car lay on Santa Fe tracks near Emporia. They recalled a grade crossing accident that killed three Emporia Teachers College students Sunday night. A passenger train struck the car seconds after they warned of an approaching train.
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Emporia
Kan
Curtis Gibson
Bill Curtman
Gibson
Emporia Teachers College
Duncan
Increase in WPA Enrollment Reported by W P A
The Work Projects Administration announced February 28 enrollment at 2,325,896 up 6,774 from February 21. Officials compared the figure with 3,043,367 on February 22, 1980, the nearest comparable date a year earlier.
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WPA
Washington, Mar
Work Projects Administration Today
Briles Team for Senate Nomination in 33rd District
In Topeka on March 7 the Republican nominating process moved toward the 33rd district with Briles and Stafford figures involved. The session saw actions linked to the secretary of state’s office as ballots and filings progressed for the senate race.
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Briles
Senate
Sweden seeks armistice amid Finland conflict reports
Swedes discuss possible peace moves as Stockholm weighs Helsenki talks and Russian demands. Unconfirmed notices hint at German involvement and potential Swedish mediation while Finnish diplomat Paasikivi is in Stockholm. Reports mention Karelia isthmus surrender and Viipuri under pressure.
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Peter
Russie
Hanky
Finland
Sweden
Joseph Strain
Helsinki
Alexandra Kollontay
Elias Erkko
Juho Paasikivi
Stockholm
Moscow
Berlin
Wipert von Bluecher
Baron Carl Gustaf Mannerheim
Isthmus
Air Trip Ends for Jungle Crash Survivors in Vera Cruz
Minatitlan Vera Cruz March 7 12 survivors of a jungle air crash completed a journey begun by air and finished on horseback The seven passengers and five crew members rode 20 miles over forest trails to Huzumtlan after the tri motored airliner crash Tuesday 30 miles north of here One crew member and a passenger were slightly injured.
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Minatitlan
Vera Cruz
Mar
Here
Huzumtlan
Germans Call Queen Elizabeth Voyage Stealthy
Berlin reports German sources mock the New British liner Queen Elizabeth voyage to New York calling it stealthy. They say the voyage shows British overconfidence and reference lost historical documents amid the covert harbor approach.
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Berlin
New York
United States
Tony
Magra Charla
Art Srey
Spring Merchants Style Show Sets Window Guessing Contest
Lawrence merchants present a Spring MW style show with 72 display windows. Forty seven merchants offer prizes for best value guesses, plus a $25 grand prize. The Standard Life Association hosts open house at Seventh and Vermont from 7 to 10. Displays and tours draw downtown visitors amid fair weather.
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Chamber of Commerce
Standard Life Association
Employes
Seventh
Vermont
Seo
Pasture and Livestock Improvement Plan Discussed
Local Chamber of Commerce officials and farmers in the Lawrence trade area met with L. E. Hawkins to plan a pasture improvement program. They aims to encourage temporary and permanent pastures and coordinate with Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and Kansas State College at Manhattan. A follow up meeting will be held soon.
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Lawrence
L. E. Hawkins
Kansas City, Mo
Kelvin Hoover
Douglas County Bankers Association
Pete Underwood
D. J. Richardson
Roger Williams
Harold Chamney
George Hedrick
Deal Six
Kansas City
Kansas State College
Manhattan
Welles Plans London Visit After Paris Talks
Sumner Welles, Roosevelt’s emissary, met French Premier Daladier for 1 hour 40 minutes in Paris and planned to fly to London Sunday. He will also meet President Lebrun, the Polish government in exile, and later Rome before returning to the United States March 18. Kennedy accompanied Welles to Paris and then continued to London.
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Debaters Discuss Isolation Policy On Nation’s Future
Debating teams from the University of Texas and University of Korea clash in a campus forum on isolationism versus engagement. The exchange covers trade, alliances, and potential peace prospects while weighing the benefits of cooperating with allies against self reliance.
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K. U
Texas U
Kiwanis Club
Body Found In Home After Apparent Kerosen Lamp Fire
Mary Elizabeth Scott about 62 was found dead in her 825 Pennsylvania street home. County Coroner Dr Zimmer ruled accidental death from a kerosene lamp blaze near the bed with signs of a struggle. The lamp chimney was broken and flames scorched the ceiling. The body showed she had lived 14 to 1 hours after the burns.
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Mary Elizabeth Scott
Pennsylvania Street
Art Gumm
Lyons Street
K. Zimmer
Zimmer
Finney forger may get chauffeur post as state boards comment
CP Chairman Frank Rovd of the state board of administration commented on a report about Ronald Finney, a bond forger in a state penitentiary term, and said that as far as the board was concerned Finney still is splitting kindling. Mar. 7 remarks cited Finney and Hutchinson in relation to state duties.
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Finney
Joh Hutchinson
Ken
Frank Rovd
State Board of Administration
Ronald Finney
Registration drives Britain’s 24 year old men for service
Posters and notices remind 24 year old Britons they must register on Saturday for compulsory military service. Authorities expect registration to add about 200000 to the 1000000 men already enrolled in the 20 to 23 year old classes.
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London
Marmaton River Rises at Fort Scott Kansas
Heavy rainfall in southeastern Kansas brings rising Marmaton River flows. The Marmaton swelled five feet in five hours as water spilled over the dam at the local pump house for the first time since July.
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Fort Scott
Kan
Kansas
Here
Weather Update for Kansas Tonight and Friday
Fair conditions prevail tonight with warmer temperatures expected Friday. Temperature readings show a high of 47 and a low of 3 after midnight, rainfall to noon today recorded at .31 inch.
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Kansas
OS Wom
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