Viipuri Under Threat as Russian Gains Press On
Soviet forces drive across ice to a restricted foothold on Viipuri bay threatening coastal links and encirclement of Viipuri. Finnish air attacks persist as battles continue with tanks and trucks moving on the frozen bay amid reports of enemy landings and captured islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helsinki
Russia
Red Army
Bay of
Viipuri
Finland
Mannerheim
Viiipuri
Beind
Lavajarvi
Kollaanjoki
Kuhmo
Bay
Karelian
Moscow
Stockholm
Posse Captures Slayer Near Shelbyville
An all night hunt ends before noon as Hadley Eaton, former suitor of Mrs. Ethel Dingle, is captured 3 miles northeast of Shelbyville by 50 officers. Eaton shoots himself, survives, while Mrs. Dingle is killed and two others are wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Ethel Dingle
Elmer P. Threlkeld
Hadley Eaton
Shelbina
Diarle
Merritt Keith
Clell Ledford
Want extra cash by selling items at home
Classified ad suggests earning money by selling household items. Mentions phone contact and general tone of local classifieds. No specific people or organizations identified.
Shifts in War Talks Move to Moscow Over Finland Peace
Stockholm reports negotiations toward a Russian Finnish peace appear to have shifted to Moscow with Paasikivi possibly en route to Berlin or Moscow. Riga may host final talks as Sweden’s mediator role fades amid Russia demands before armistice. Germany is viewed as the behind the scenes mediator shaping northern Europe outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Moscow
Sweden
Juha Justi Paasikivi
Berlin
Paasikivi
Riga
Latvia
Finland
Russia
Altho
Norway
Denmark
Germany
Europe
Honor Guard Out at New York World’s Fair
No Indian honor guard will greet dignitaries this year as economy cuts end the troop presence. The 26 boys’ horses and uniforms were sold, costing the fair about 7800 dollars on an investment of 10400. The guards, though, gained valuable experience escorting royal visitors including the Crown Prince and Princess of Norway and the King and Queen of England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altho
England
Norway
Two Men Face Arraignment In Leavenworth Alcohol Case
TWO ARE ARRAIGNED Tom Robertson and Horace F. Miles of Lawrence appeared before Judge Leroy T. Hand on charges of possession and transportation of intoxicating liquor and maintaining a nuisance. They pleaded not guilty and were released on $500 bonds each. The prosecution, tied to a federal liquor raid, followed agents finding 128 pints and 168 half pints of liquor after watching Miles and another man move liquor from Mrs. Adler’s Leavenworth home. The arrest coincided with the Leavenworth Ministerial Alliance’s campaign against alcohol and vices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Robertson
Horace F. Miles
Lawrence
Leroy T. Hand
Leavenworth
Federal Alcohol -Tax Unit
Federal
Miles
Louis Adler
Robertson
State Supreme Court Rules Bank Eligible as Trustee
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled First National Bank of Kansas City may act as trustee under the will of Elizabeth M. Watkins, despite a 1939 probate code. The decision forced executors to provide funds to establish trust accounts totaling $623,000, including university and hospital trusts.
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Topeka
UPI
State Supreme Court
First National Bank of
Kansas City
Elizabeth M. Watkins
Lawrence
University of Kansas
Frank R. Gray
Douglas County
Watkins
Dick Williams
Hugh Means
Raymond F. Rice
Losis
Historical Society forms committee to gather materials
W. C. Simons is named chairman of the Douglas County Historical Society committee to receive and secure historic material. Members L. B. Read and John Akers join the panel as it seeks to collect local items before they are lost. The group aims to salvage a large amount of material now available in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Simons
R. C. Rankin
Douglas County Historical Society
L. B. Read
John Akers
Welles Outlines Postwar Trade Policy Plans
Sumner Welles submitted a memorandum to French Finance Minister Paul Reynaud proposing postwar trade policy aimed at removing barriers to international commerce. The plan reflects Allied aims after the war to liberalize trade and boost global exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welles
Paris
Mar
Finance Ministry
Sumner Welles
Finance
Paul Reynaud
Kansas Draws Bye in Opening Big Six Playoff
Kansas draws a bye to open the Big Six NCA A basketball playoffs with Missouri and Oklahoma meeting at the forum in Wichita on Monday night. The winner faces Kansas Tuesday, and victor in the second game meets Oklahoma A and M in Oklahoma City March 16 for a chance at the western regional tournament in Kansas City March 22 and 23. Officials M G Volz and G W Duvall will officiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Kansas City
Mar
Missouri
Oklahoma
N.C.A
Victor
Oklahoma A. and
M. College
Oklahoma City
Lot
Missouri Athletic Council
M. G. Volz
Nebraska
G. W. Duvall
Sweden demands large allied force for Finland intervention
London reports Sweden told Britain that if allied troops enter Finland they must be sizable, possibly 80 000 troops with ships and planes, or Sweden will block troop movement. Sweden says it still favors peaceful settlement but will deter Russians if force is insufficient. Britain and France hint at greater aid if negotiations fail.
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London
Sweden
Finland
Russia
Britain
Germany
Scandinavia
France
Paris
Italy
Great Britain
Liberal News Chronicle
England
Dr. Benes
Czecho-Slovakia
Altho
London Daily Telegraph
Hack' Wins Shot in 1940 Big Six Meet
Elmer Hackney Kansas State injured but led in the shot put with a 50 feet 2 inches toss. Nebraska's Ed Wibbels and Oklahoma's Byron Potter followed. Kansas State and Kansas posted multiple finalists while others crowded finals in indoor meet.
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Kansas City
Kansas State
Elmer Hackney
Hackney
Ed Wibbels
Nebraska
Byron Potter
Oklahoma
Missouri
Iowa State
Kansas
Tigers
Altho
Darrell Mathe
Don Thompson
J R. Jones
Jones
Mathes
Denzel Gibbons
Gene Littlen
Matthews
Akers
Wheeler
Schumitzky
Littler
Coogan
Heggen
White
Smutz
Johnson
Darden
Dodge
Slayboard
Missouuri
Foy
Tgittler
Gahan
Hamilton
Radike
Berg
Dahl
Graves
Nabors
Crandall
Tow State
Reeves
Burnham
Brooks
Hughes
Thompson
Seidel
Salt Kansas State
Lechtenberg
Kansa State
Wibbels
Patter
Council
Farm Bill Advances With $922 Million in New Farm Funds
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a farm supply bill totaling 922,864,688 with more than 300 million in increases for next year. Attempts to cut parity payments and surplus removal operations were defeated. The bill would push farm funding above 1 billion for farm activities, exceeding Roosevelt's budget recommendations by about 21 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mar
Senate Appropriations Committee
Senate
Hale
R.-Me
Roosevelt
Kansas University student released on bond in Holyfield Music raid
Reuben Brown a K U student charged with second degree burglary and grand larceny in the Holyfield Music Company robbery on February 18 was released on a $1,000 bond. The bond was signed by his father of Kansas City and H W Stone of Lawrence. Brown was arraigned and his preliminary hearing set for March 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rueben. Brown
K. U
Studen
Holyfield Music Company
Kansas City
H. W Stone
Lawrence
Brown
Poeta
Fire at Plane Over Paris Provokes Anti Aircraft Fire
French anti aircraft guns fired at a low flying plane that circled over the suburbs of Paris and then headed east. The incident suggests heightened wartime air activity around the city during the period.
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Paris
Mar
Finnish relief benefit speaker Mrs. Elsa Ulrich in Cambridge
Mrs. Elsa Brandstrom Ulrih of Cambridge Massachusetts will speak at Fraser theater Monday at 4 PM for the Finnish Relief Fund. Known as the Swedish Florence Nightingale she aided war prisoners in Russia and Siberia and earned many honors including the Serafim medal from the King of Sweden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsa Brandstrom Ulrih
Cambridge
Mass
Fraser Theater
Russia
Siberia
Ulich
Sweden
Stockholm
W. Bostrom
Finland
Hj. J. Procope
EXPECT RAINY SUNDAY
The forecast from Weatherman A. D. Robb shifts the precipitation period in Kansas to start tonight and extend into next week. A mix of rain and snow is expected in northern counties tonight and southward tomorrow with temperatures near normal and highs around 40 to 45 degrees.
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Topeka
Mar
Kansas
A. D. Robb
Robb
Missousi
Oklahoma
Gas Ofice
Stock Market Index Reports Narrow Rise
The average of 60 stocks edged up to 50.1, with yesterday showing 50.0. Market observers note modest gains amid light trading and Senate uncertainty affecting investor sentiment.
British to Release Thirteen Italian Ships Carrying Nazi Coal
The British Government announced it would release 18 Italian ships it has seized with their German coal cargoes. Italy protests the seizures made during the blockade and RRibbentrop's journey to Rome to discuss Italy's response.
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London
Mar
Italy
Downs
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Rome
Benito Mussolini
Kansas Electric Power Company Announces Retirement Annuity Plan
R W McClure president announces a retirement annuity plan for all employees effective April 1 1940. Women retire at 60 men at 65 with pension amounts based on earnings and years of service. Cost shared by company and employees. He praises the move as a major welfare contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Electric Power Company
R. W. McClure
McClure
American Flag Removed From Mission School on Chusan
British and French Catholic missionaries reported Japanese troops removed an American flag from the American Baptist mission school on Chusan off Chekiang province. They said the Japanese warned Chinese against replacing the flag and had previously invaded Chusan in 1938. The property was later withdrawn after an American protest, and Japan promised to investigate the new incident.
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Shanghai
Chusan Island
Chekiang Province
Chusan
Mexican oil indemnification deal details emerge
Sources close to the government disclosed that Mexico would pay Sinclair Oil for expropriated properties with part in oil and a discount on oil under a long term contract. Terms expected to be announced within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Mexico
Sinclair Oil
Sinclair
Kansas City Police Chief Reed Indicted by Grand Jury
Police Chief Lear B. Reed was indicted by a Jackson county grand jury on two counts involving fingerprinting and photograph records of persons not convicted of crimes. The case ties into the citys machine-era politics and recent power shifts led by Gov. Lloyd C. Stark and the ousting of the Pendergast organization. Reed pleaded innocent. bond was set at 1500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Reed
Jackson
Kansas City, Mo
Lear B. Reed
Jackson County
Vupposessivil L
Kansas City Star
Democratic
Michael D. Waters
Otto P. Higgins
Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary
Pendergast
Marion Waltner
Stark
Barnett
Forward Kansas City Committee
Pendergast Democratic Machine
Pendergast Council
Postyer
W. W. Graves
Graves
Pendergast Organization
Porter T. Hall
Douglas County GOP Delegates Named For District And State
Douglas County Republican central committee moves to name 25 delegates and as many alternates to the Ottawa district convention on March 29 and the Wichita state meeting on April 4. A nominating committee will select additional delegates. The group adopts resolutions condemning the Roosevelt administration and New Deal policies while praising state leaders and urging continued party support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County Republican Central Committee
Court House
Ottawa
Wichita
J. B. Wilson
Everett Petefish
David McCreath
Henry Rappard
Homer Allison
George Marquardt
Walter Johns
V. S
Clyde M. Reed
Arthur Capeper
A.&. Guyer
Congress
Payne H. Ratner
Lidkt
C. E
United States
Justice of Peace Ousted in Delaware Township
Topeka March 9 The Kansas supreme court ousted Trumen T Burr as justice of the peace in Delaware township Leavenworth county after protests over a Lansing speed trap The attorney general said 25 mph signs were posted without a fixing ordinance and 101 arrests were made by Burrs constables from February 4 to July 8 1939 Fines and costs totaled 708 to 572.
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Topeka
Mar
Trumen T. Burr
Delaware Township
Leavenworth County
Supreme Court
Jay S. Parker
Lansing
Parker
Lansing Althe
Burr
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POSSE
Kan
A. Keach
Schweizer
Horace Miles
Missouri Bank
Watkins Funds
Hack
Kansas ‘State
Carthage
Mar. Cy
Leona Stites
Joplin
James C. Bodine
Picher
Okla
H. W. Stone
Ulrich
King of
City
Ulrih
Oregon
California
W. E. Sandelius
von Ribbentrop
R.E.P
Mission School
C. B. Hosford
R. B. Stevens
Ray T. Wright
Central Committee
John Dreyer
Fred Bahnpene
Big Springs
Predi Fascett Willard
Richland
Jim Anderson
Clinton Township
Pee
Justice OF Peace
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