Reynaud Forms Broad Coalition Cabinet For War
Paris reports Paul Reynaud named a wide coalition cabinet to replace Daladier, with Daladier at defense and seven Radical-Socialists plus three Socialists in the new lineup. Rightist groups led by Louis Marin and Pierre-Etienne Flandin refuse representation, leaving the government short of a true national unity. A war committee and an economic council were formed as Reynaud prepares for his first cabinet meeting and parliamentary address.
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Paris
Paul Reynaud
France
Edouard Daladier
Daladier
Germany
Senate
Chamber
Economic Council
Britain
Lamoureux
Reynaud
Council of Ministers
Albert Lebrun
National Union
Republican Federation
Louis Marin
Republican Alliance
Pierre-Etienne Flandin
Chamber of Deputies
Monnet
Riviere
Serol
Federation
Eight Merchant Ships Sunk by German Bombers
London reports eight merchant ships sunk or damaged by bombs in the past four hours, six neutrals and two British, with at least 30 men feared dead. Among losses are the Danish Minsk and Vinny and the Norwegian Svinta and Tora Elise, plus the British Albionic and a second unnamed liner. Queen Mary sighted off Long Branch en route to Bermuda.
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London
Mar
Anish
Albionic
Denmark
Minsk
Bothal
Vinny
Norway
Svinta
Tora
Elise
Sweden
Utklippan
Average of 60 stocks shows slight drop
The average of 60 stocks measured 49.6 after yesterday’s reading of 49.7 as markets edged lower. Investors watched for momentum in the broader market as shares moved in small increments.
Chamberlain May Reconstruct Cabinet During the Holidays
London reports say Prime Minister Chamberlain may reshuffle his cabinet during the Easter recess before Parliament reconvenes. Geoffrey Mander leads Liberal opposition criticism of Sir John Simon and Sir Samuel Hoare while Kingsley Wood and Leslie Burgin are eyed as possible replacements amid war task debates. Colonial policy and West Indies reports spark further concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Chamberlain
Adil
House of Commons
John Simon
Samuel Hoare
Geoffrey Mander
Privy Seal
Commons
Kingsley Wood
Leslie Burgin
Mander
Royal Commission
West Indies
Malcolm MacDonald
Farley to visit Lawrence on April 3 amid Democratic bid
Postmaster General James A. Farley announced as a Democratic presidential candidate will make a brief Lawrence stop on April 3. He will greet postal workers at Santa Fe station, attend a Pony Express anniversary in St Joseph, and speak at a luncheon with railway mail clerks. The trip includes a stop in Emporia for the state postmasters convention and a dedication of a new federal building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Farley
Lawrence
Santa Fe
Roger Williams
Farley
Emporia
Williams
St. Joseph
Pony Express
Federal
Ten Vessels Attacked by Nazis Despite Claims
London reports an Admiralty communique raising to ten the ships attacked by Nazi bombers in two days. It notes three convoyed ships are safe, two others report damage on arrival, and contests Germany's claim of sinking 42 000 tons. It also cites damage to Barn Hill and the sinking of Bothal and Viking with 33 dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mar
Admiralty
Nortern
Erline Lindee
Barn Hill
Milk price cut announced by dairies and grocers
A cent a quart price reduction for milk was announced by three major dairies and four grocery chains in Kansas City. Grade A milk dropped from 13 to 12 cents a quart. chain stores offered grade A raw milk at 10 cents and pasteurized at 11 cents a quart.
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Kansas City
Dairies
Kiwanis Clinic Shift Delays to Friday March 29
The orthopedic clinic and the psychiatric clinic announced for tomorrow afternoon will now be held Friday March 29. The Kiwanis club sponsors the orthopedic session and the psychiatry clinic is also rescheduled.
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Kiwanis Club
Topeka Police Officer Arrests in Gambling Payoffs Probe
Police Officer Paul Anderson was arrested in Topeka on two counts of accepting bribes as part of the attorney general inquiry into gambling payoffs. Former county sheriff candidate Anderson posted $1,000 bond and awaits a preliminary hearing. Concurrently, John McGivern was jailed on four counts of composing a felony tied to alleged payoffs.
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Topeka
Mar
Paul Anderson
Anderson
KBI
Lou Richter
Morton Cole
John McGivern
McGivern
Liberty
Roosevelt Confined To Room With Swamp Fever
President Franklin D. Roosevelt remained in his room as the illness delays recovery from a head cold. Secretary Stephen Early reported a morning fever of 99.4 degrees and noted the President is in "eradic shape" and receiving only two visitors including Jesse Jones and Mayor Fiorello La Guardia.
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Washington
Mar
Roosevelt
Stephen Early
Early
Jesse Jones
Fiorello Laguardia
New York
LaFollette fails to boost stamp fund in Senate clash
In Washington on March 21 Senator La Follette proposed increasing the food stamp expansion to 113 million dollars, but the effort was ruled out of order and the bid failed 59 to 18. Other actions included a House panel backing two more labor board members, a Senate probe into wiretapping, and Leader Barkley signaling unlikely new tax legislation this session.
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Washington
Mar
la Follette
Senate
Eh Lig Lince
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Chamber
Farmer Coalition
Congress
House Labor Committee
Smith
Treasury
Barkley
Dky
House panel trims funds for two federal agencies
Washington reports the house appropriations committee proposes cuts to the labor board and wage hour administration. It would reduce salaries and staff, save money by eliminating a research division, and cites overstaffing and administrative confusion as reasons.
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House Committee
Labor Board
David Saposs
House
Saposs
National Labor Relations Board
Appropriations Group
Congress
Budget Bureau
Special House
Justice Department
Appropriations Committee
Roosevelt
Federal Security Agency
National Youth Administration
CCC
Labor Department
Operations Scheduled at Watkins Memorial Hospital During Vacation
Several minor operations for students are scheduled at Watkins Memorial hospital during vacation. A few patients remain at the health service during holidays. Ton sillectomies were performed yesterday and today for Eugene Pirtle a second year law student from Kansas City and Oliver Edwards a college junior from Kansas City. Artell Metcalf Neodesha and Robert Wallace Lawrence were released from the student hospital after recovering from appendicitis operations. Wheat Loan Area Extended to Kansas New Mexico Colorado 22 counties in Oklahoma and 27 counties in Texas included in renewal program.
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Watkins Memorial Hospital
Althe
Health Service
Eugene Pirtle
Kansas City
Oliver Edwards
Artell Metcalf
Neodesha
Robert Wallace
Lawrence
Washington
Mar
Agriculture Department
Kansas
New Mexico
Colorado
Oklahoma
Texas
Ickes backs third term challenge to Roosevelt
Secretary Ickes advocates a third term for Roosevelt and states that no current Democratic candidate could secure enough delegates to win the nomination. He argues the field lacks a clear path to the nomination and frames the contest as open.
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Ickes
Washington, Mar
Roosevelt
Treasury Reports Income Tax Collections 31.2 Percent Higher
Secretary Morgenthau announced that early March income tax receipts ran 31.2 percent above the prior year and ahead of Roosevelt's budget estimates. In the first 20 days of March receipts reached 621 million dollars versus 473 million last year, with March typically the peak due to taxes due by March 15. He did not specify how far above budget the totals would be, but said there was no chance the excess would cover the 460 million dollar request for defense costs.
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Washington
Mar
Morgenthau
Roosevelt
Treasury
Kansas and USC Square Off in Western NIT in Kansas City
Kansas, USC, Colorado, and Rice travel to Kansas City for four nightly matchups in the Western National Collegiate tournament at Municipal Auditorium. Draws set for tonight, games begin 8 p.m. Tickets selling briskly as KU band plans 90 musicians to travel by bus along Highway 10 with school officials and staff.
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University of Kansas
Kansas City
Municipal Auditorium
Santa Fe
University of Southern California
Kansas
U.S.C
Colorado
Rice
Lawrence High School
Highway 10
Oliver Hobbs
Bill Leach
Neal Wherry
Clifford Dean
Howard Sutherland
Electa Kindlesperger
Wherry
Panamanian steamer listing at Baltimore harbor
The 27,000 ton Panamanian, tied at Locust Point pier, lies at a 10 degree angle with water in her hold. Arnold Bernstein, the German Jewish shipping magnate, plans direct freight service to England. No sabotage comments were offered by agents.
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Baltimore
Mar
Arnold Bernstein
England
Bernstein
Germany
New York
Locust Point
Cromwell Recall Demanded For Neutrality Violation
Rep. Tinkham of Massachusetts urged the recall of James H. R. Cromwell the American minister to Canada in a letter to Secretary Hull stating Cromwell violated Roosevelt neutrality by speeches denouncing Germany and praising the Allied cause.
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Washington
Mar
James H. R. Cromwell
Canada
Tinkham
R-Mass
Hull
Cromwell
Doris Duke
Roosevelt
Germany
Welfare budget eyed for county bond relief funding
County commissioners may issue up to 20 000 in bonds or emergency warrants to cover county welfare costs this year. First quarter cash grants total 27 324.67 with annual growth projected. other relief expenses point to a total outlay of 222 216, while anticipated revenue stands at 205 716.87 against a 199 562.92 budget.
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Board of County Commissioners
Ither
County Faces Debt If Bonds Or Warrants Used
The commissioners consider bonds or emergency warrants to fund expenditures equivalent to a three mill levy to access the State emergency fund. Bond issuance raises long term county debt. warrants would be paid next budget year and welfare would run on a pay as you go basis. The year started costly with extreme weather. better months ahead could reduce welfare costs.
Buick Sedan Stolen From Tulsa Shoe Salesman
A 1939 Buick sedan owned by L. L. Flippo, a Tulsa shoe salesman, was stolen yesterday evening from the 800 block on Massachusetts street. It was recovered this morning in the 400 block on Mississippi street. A suitcase, suit, and personal clothing belonging to Flippo were also taken. Sample shoes in the car were left unused.
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L. L. Flippo
Tulsa
Massachusetts Street
Mississippi Street
Flippo
Daladier resign described as victory for Germany
The Bologna newspaper Resto del Carlino calls Daladier’s resignation a battle won by Germany and brands him an enemy of Italy. It accuses Daladier of provoking war and predicts history will judge him harshly.
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Rome
Daladier
Bologna
Resto del Carlino
Germany
Italy
Indictments Taint Detroit Electrical Contracting Scene
A federal grand jury indicted 18 organizations and 18 individuals for alleged antitrust violations in the electrical contracting business. It charged that agents for an electrical workers union were paid to hamper work by contractors who did not join the combination.
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Detroit
Mar
Electrical Workers
American Volunteers to Remain Indefinitely in Finland
Helsinki March 21 American volunteers in Finland will remain indefinitely the Finland association said appealing for continued supplies for the unit Volunteers are being assigned to border patrol duty and reconstruction work The unit includes Canadians and Australians Volunteers from other countries are arriving British transport units led by Miss Mary Runciman and 25 Swedish trucks reached Helsinki for reconstruction work.
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Helsinki
Mar
Finland
Finland Association
Mary Runciman
Stars to Attend World Premiere of The Dark Command
John Wayne and Claire Trevor lead the cast for the world premiere on April 4 in Lawrence. Republic Studios' William Saal announced the event with plans to exhibit historical props from Ft. Leavenworth and Lincoln’s coach. Radio broadcasts from WREN will feature community leaders and studio reps. A Chamber luncheon at Eldridge will discuss premiere plans.
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John Wayne
Claire Trevor
William Saal
Republic Studios
Miss Trevor
Wayne
Bob Seton
Cantrell
Lawrence
Saal
Edward Reath
Charles Radcliffe
Fritz Meyn
Alisa Crafton
J. T. Skinner
Fritz Meon
Chamber of Commerce
Eldridge
Saul
Walter Compton
Sam X. Abarbanel
Republic Studio
Kyle and Todd Elected Delegates at First District Convention
Jay Kyle of Topeka and Frank Todd of Atchison were elected Republican national convention delegates by acclamation at the first district convention. Harry W. Colmery, former national American Legion commander, withdrew after a contest with Kyle for Shawnee county endorsement and moved for unanimous election. The convention did not issue any instructions to its delegates.
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Holton
Mar
Jay Kyle
Topeka
Frank Todd
Atchison
Harry W. Colmery
National American Legion
Kyle
Shawnee County
Todd
New German Anti Aircraft Shell Described By Pilots
British pilots returning from raids on Sylt island reported a new German anti air craft shell that appears harmless yet is lethal. They described Roman candle like bursts with reddish balls spreading and rising at high speed and incendiary projectiles that explode into fiery fragments.
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London
Germany
Sylt Island
Sylt
Passion Play film at St Luke A M E church
A motion picture titled The Passion Play, the Oberammergau version with appropriate music, will be shown tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock at St Luke A M E church located at Ninth and New York streets.
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St. Luke A.M.E
Ninth and
New York Streets
U S Forced to Withdraw All Consular Officials in Poland
The United States withdraws all consular staff from German-held Poland under Berlin pressure. The move cuts Americans off from direct diplomacy, leaving Germany as the main source of information. Negotiations seek entry for relief workers to aid Poles in the General Government. 532 Americans counted as resident in Poland. No official reason given beyond suspected improper activities by some consulates.
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U.S
Poland
Washington
Mar
Partitioned
United States
State Department
Berlin
Department
Germany
University workers upgrade K. U. buildings with varnish and paint
University of Kansas crews began a minor maintenance program during Easter vacation. Floor men applied preservatives to floors and corridors receive varnish or wax. Fraser hall roof received a bright aluminum coat expected to cut upper room temperatures by 10 to 20 degrees. A Brynwood renovation proceeds with a utility tunnel and electric duct ongoing.
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Department of Buildings and Grounds
Fraser Hall
C. G. Bayles
Bayles
Frasier Hall
University
Brynwood
Freeze forecast hits northern Kansas tonight
The Topeka weather forecast predicts a brief hard freeze across northern Kansas tonight with temperatures dropping to 25 degrees in the north and east and 30 to 38 in the west and south. Orchardists caution buds remain vulnerable to late freezes, while morale remains unsettled as milder conditions edge in tomorrow.
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Topeka
Mar
Kansas
Phillipsburg
A. D. Robb
Robb
Plans for Men’s Dorms Outlined at Campus Meeting
Professors Olin Templin and Dean Henry Werner head two committees forming a plan for three dormitory homes. They met to outline organization and admission qualifications with final arrangements postponed until Monday night.
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Olin Templin
Endowment Association
Templin
Henry Werner
Two Parked Cars Damaged in Massachusetts Street Collision
Last night after 11, a car driven by Frank Simon of Overbrook struck and damaged two parked cars belonging to Warren Frowe of 1924 Louisiana street and L A Zucker of 1815 Maine street in the 900 block on Massachusetts street. Simon's car was also badly damaged and one of the hit vehicles was driven onto the sidewalk.
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Warren Frowe
Louisiana Street
L. A
Weather Update for Kansas with Temperature Readings
Mostly cloudy tonight and Friday with colder readings in the west and north and extreme southeast. Temperature readings show a 24-hour high of 45 and a low of 47, with year ago figures listing 79 high and 36 low.
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Kansas
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Albert Serol
Lucien Lamoureux
Georges Mandel
Albert Sarraut
Henri Quequille
Faul Thellier
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Anatole de Monzie
Charles Pomaret
Tabor
Jules Julien
Louis Frossard
Alphonse Rio
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Marcel Herland
Albert Riviere
Bermuda
Long Branch
N. J
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Stockholm
Russia
Tidningen
Moscow
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British Admiralty
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House Appropriations Committee
K. U
Rep
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Ocala
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