British Leaders In New War Plan
London reports indicate a possible five man war cabinet replacing the nine man inner group. Churchill to gain broader authority with Attlee Morrison and Sinclair likely to join but may prefer opposition roles. Public backs continued wartime pressure over peace, though dissatisfaction over pace remains.
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London
Germany
Chamberlain
Clement Attlee
Herbert Morrison
Archibald Sinclair
Evening News
Evening Standard
Britain
Dust swept across Kansas with high winds and reduced visibility
A Wichita report notes winds up to 50 miles an hour lifting a dust cloud across south central Kansas. Dust stretched from Gate Oklahoma to Fort Riley Kansas with northeast movement and visibility dropping to half a mile in several towns. Fort Riley, Pratt and Great Bend reported strong gusts and dimmed light, while Hays and nearby fields also faced wind and dust.
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Wichita
Kan
Kansas
Transcontinental and Western Air Lines
Gate
Okla
Fort Riley
Wynona
Anthony
Pratt
Great’ Bend
Hays
Union Pacific Runs Special Train to Kansas City Game
Union Pacific will operate a special train to Kansas City for the Kansas Indiana basketball championship game. Local agent John Robinson announced the 3:30 p.m. departure to carry the KU band. tickets cost 80 cents round trip. Regular weekend fares and four other UP trains operate that day, with the 4:35 p.m. train held to 5.00 p.m. and tickets valid on the special departing Kansas City at 12:30 a.m. Sunday.
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Union Pacific
Kansas City
John Robinson
K. U. Band
U. P
Robinson
Ashurst comments on anti lynching bill timing
Washington March 26 Chairman Ashurst of the judiciary committee declined to discuss the Senate taking up the anti lynching bill this session. He said a man is a big fool to try to understand the present when understanding the past or future is monumental.
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Washington
Mar
Senate
Ashurst
D-Ariz
Judiciary Committee
Too Late to Classify Reads Tonight
A reader notes there is much pleasure in reading the column Too Late to Classify each night, enjoying its varied items and the sense of mystery it brings to the evening.
British Announce Week Free From Allied Shipping Losses
The British admiralty reported a week with no allied merchant ships sunk and noted German outbound vessels were recalled amid intensified patrols of sea lanes to Scandinavia. Several neutral ships were sunk and two German freighters were destroyed, boosting German losses to over 300000 tons.
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London
Germany
Britain
Scandinavia
Avanie Ondine Siindaw
LMG Wetn
CMR
Skagerrak
North Sea
Baltic
Berlin
Narvik
Norway
Atlantic
Gulf of Bothnia
Sweden
Admiralty
Brace of Firms Accused in Global Military Trade Pact
A federal grand jury indicted Rochester based Bausch and Lomb and Carl Zeiss of Jena for colluding to restrain trade in military optical instruments. Carl Zeiss Inc of New York and executives M. H. Eisenhart Theodore Drescher and Carl L. Bausch also named. Instruments included periscopes rangefinders gun sights and bomb sights used in naval fire control. Police report an accident in Liberty Memorial High School where Stuart Savage 17 was bruised when a car toppled in auto mechanics shop. he remained hospitalized overnight with satisfactory prognosis.
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New York
Bausch and Lomb Optical Company
Rochester
N. Y
Carl Zeiss Company
Jena
Germany
Samuel S. Isseks
U.S
Isseks
Zeiss
Carl Zeiss, Inc
M. H. Eisenhart
Theodore Drescher
Carl L. Bausch
United States
Stuart Savage
Oakhill Road
Liberty Memorial High School
Lawrence ‘Memorial Hospital
Savage
Bolivian government declares nationwide state of siege
Bolivia imposes martial law after an early morning uprising by fusileers marching on the La Paz government palace. Gen Antenor Ichazo leads forces to halt rebels. official counts say most rebels detained, while some have escaped with tanks.
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la Paz
Bolivia
Antenor Ichazo
Army General Staff
Prime Minister Dies Near Wellington New Zealand
Michael Joseph Savate, aged 68, who had served as New Zealand's eating minister since 1935, died today in Wellington.
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Onellington
New Zealand
Michael
Joseph Savate
Showers Expected Across Kansas as Warmer Air Arrives
Weather forecast from Topeka notes warmer air spreading into the state with showers in the east tomorrow. Western Kansas expected generally fair conditions though overall week remains showery. Temperatures to rise slowly with highs around 60s and lows near 35 to 40. Farmlands delayed by cold may resume in the west if conditions improve. Cromwell says he will continue duties as American minister to Canada after returning from New Jersey.
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Topeka
A. D. Robb
Kansans
Kansas
United States
Robb
Cromwell
Ottawa
James EH. R. Cromwell
New Jersey
Canada
Bourbon Delegates Nominate 15 Unpledged in Bourbon County
Bourbon county Republican convention in Fort Scott Kansas named 15 unpledged delegates to the second district convention to be held in Ottawa on Friday.
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Bourbon
Fort Scott
Kan
Bourbon County
Ottawa
Shift in Senate to Uphold Pacts
Washington March 26 Senator Harrison chairman of the senate finance committee after a conference with President Roosevelt predicted the reciprocal trade agreements extension would pass the senate unamended within 10 days. He said amendments would be defeated and Roosevelt seeks to defeat the Pittman amendment. Other notes include no tax bill this session, hoped adjournment by June 1, and senators backing the trade program.
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Washington
Mar
Harrison
D-Miss
Senate Finance Committee
Roosevelt
Senate
Pittman
D-New
Altho
Congress
Capitol
McCarran
D-Nev
United States
Rules Committee
House
Fulmer
D-S.c
Agriculture Department
Wallace
House Agriculture Committee
Gillette
D-Ia
George
D-Ga
Smith
Reynaud Urges France to Make War as Duty
Paris reports Prime Minister Paul Reynaud told French radio that France must go to war as its single duty now. He said Germany seeks Balkans trouble, asserted unity and strength, and warned against letting Hitler’s conquests strengthen the enemy.
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Paris
Paul ‘Reynaud
France
Edouard Daladier
Reynaud
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Balkans
Hitler
Rhineland
Austria
Czechoslovakia
Poland
No More Tickets to Be Sent Here for K. U. Game
Lawrence officials report no further tickets will be issued for the Saturday night Kansas University basketball game. An initial block of 605 tickets arrived last night and 565 more this morning. by 2 30 this afternoon only 80 remained. Earl Falkenstein, secretary of the athletic association, said 175 tickets would arrive at 5 this afternoon but none would be available after they sold.
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Lawrence
K. U. Athletic Office
Athletic
Earl Falkenstien
The
Athletic Association
Commercial Airlines in U S Complete a Year With No Fatal Accident
Washington March 26 Pi Commercial airlines in the United States completed today a year of flying without a fatal accident or serious injury to passengers or crew. The last fatal crash was March 26 1939 in Oklahoma City with seven passengers and one crew member killed.
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Washington
Mar
United States
E.S.T
Robert Hinckley
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Weather Bureau
Oklahoma City
Okla
State Junior Red Cross Rally Sets March Session
The Douglas county chapter chairs the state Junior Red Cross rally with about 400 students from grade and high schools expected. Speakers include Miss Lou Eskridge of St. Louis and M D Smith of Montgomery county Kansas. The program features Indian and Negro songs and an Indian arts display with a closing session at Emporia.
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Red Cross
Mary McGracken
Douglas County
Virginia Grant
Opal Wells
Sam Morris
van Allm
David Gagliardo
Betty Koon
Olivia Anderson
Betty Carman
Lincoln School
Douglas County Teachers Association
Lou Eskridge
St. Louis
M. D. Smith
Montgomery County
Kansas
Smith
Haskell Institute
Lawrence High School
Lyon County
Aileen Gibler
Byron Dale
Emporia
Bryan Coles
William Sinox
Fred Isaacs
Junior Red Cross Council
Ways and Means
Helen Pearson
Negro Choral Union
Alberta White
Shawnee County
Claire Trevor Accepts World Premiere Invitation in Lawrence
Claire Trevor confirms she will attend the Lawrence world premiere of The Dark Command on April 4. In a telegram she thanks Charles Radcliffe and Bill Saul, notes illness recovery, and expresses eagerness to meet in person and help ensure the event’s success.
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Charles Radcliffe
Chamber of Commerce
Claire Trevor
Lawrence
Bill Saul
Republic Pictures
Wright Sweeps Griswold Elections For Two Posts
In Griswold Z L Wright won both mayor and assessor in monday's municipal election. His name appeared on the ballot after a mayoral vacancy and he already ran for assessor. Wright defeated all opponents to claim both offices.
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Griswold
Z. L. Wright
Wright
City council debates zoning for 632 Michigan Street building
The council discussed the 632 Michigan Street site once part of Judy tourist camp now owned by William W. Green who plans a lunch room and beer parlor. It was labeled a non conforming use with remodeling limits and a 60 percent cap over 10 years. Green may appeal to the zoning appeals board to enlarge the building beyond limits.
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Michigan Street
Judy
William W. Green
Green
George Melvin
Board of Zoning Appeals
Maine Street
Memorial Hospital
Culver Cadet Wins Honor at Culver Military Academy
Dick G. (Skip) Williams son of Mr and Mrs Dick Williams 1607 Crescent Road received the Culver title at Culver Military Academy following Lyle S Powell Jr. The C R award is granted on tests for excellence in various infantry activities and marks achievement among cadets.
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Culver
Dick G
Skip) Williams
Dick Williams
Crescent Road
Lyle 8. Powell, Jr
Culver Military Academy
C. R
Margin of Exports Over Imports Surges During War Months
The commerce department reports February 194? export sales abroad reached 346,779,000 with imports at 199,775,000, yielding a 147,004,000 export balance. Officials note the record gap since 1928 sparks concern foreigners may cut purchases or send more gold to U.S. vaults.
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Washington
Mar
Commerce Department
Tickets set for Dark Command world premiere
Robert F. Withers of Republic Pictures Midwest announces 75 cent reserved tickets for the world premiere of The Dark Command. The film plays Granada and Dickinson theatres at about 8 30 with arrival plans, parade routes, and live broadcasts coordinated by local officials and Santa Fe railroad staff.
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Robert F. Withers
Republic Pictures
Midwest Film Distributing Company
Kansas City
Chamber of Commerce
the Dark Command
Granada
Dickinson
Ross Chappel
Santa Fe Railroad
Topeka
Chappel
William Saal
Hollywood
Fritz Meyn
Edward Renth
Haskell
Verl Bratton
WREN
Bratton
Free State
Frank Dunkley
Dodge City
K U Man and Coed to Escort Wayne and Trevor
KU students to select one man and one coed to escort John Wayne and Claire Trevor at the April 4 premiere in Lawrence. Ballots open tomorrow with counts next Tuesday to choose host and hostess. Daniel O Shea from Oklahoma City is being urged by Phi Gamma Delta to win the Miss Trevor escort role.
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K. U
John Wayne
Claire Trevor
the Dark Command
Lawrence
Daniel
Bill” O’shea
Oklahoma City
Trevor
Phi Gamma Delta
O’shea
Operations for Students at Easter Health Service
Several students underwent several operations at the student health service during the Easter vacation. Murray Tripp of Lawrence underwent a major operation and was said to be improved. Eugene Maxwell of White City admitted with pneumonia March 18 was out of danger today.
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Student Health Service
Murray Tripp
Lawrence
Eugene Maxwell
White City
Catons Celebrate 71st Wedding Anniversary in Winfield
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Caton marked their seventy first anniversary in Winfield Kansas on Monday. Caton, a Civil War veteran, is 92 and his wife 87.
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Winfield
Kan
W. B. Caton
Caton
U S Army and Navy Export Planes to Allies
The Army and Navy agree to release about 600 planes under construction to France and Britain and to accelerate $1 billion in Franco British aircraft orders. The policy allows sales of latest ships and experimental vessels while excluding secret devices, with War Secretary Woodring to present details to Congress.
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U.S. Army
Washington
France
Britain
Europe
Woodring
House Military Committee
Capitol Hill
Roosevelt
Lawrence to Mark Historic Sites for The Dark Command Premiere
Signs will mark about twenty Lawrence historic sites for the world premiere of The Dark Command. Rankin and Skinner note many markers already exist and selective sites will highlight early town history including the 75th anniversary monument, first log house, early churches, and sites associated with Quantrill raids and the Emigrant Aid era.
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Lawrence
Dark Command
Robert C. Rankin
J. T. Skinner
Rankin
Altho
Park
Robernson Park
S. Y. Lum
Mr. Lum
First Congregational Church
Sixth
Louisiana Streets
Merchants Ban Poster Plan For Dark Command Premiere
Lawrence Merchants Bureau reached agreement on a six foot poster for the world premiere of The Dark Command. Posters bear a Jayhawk insignia and the phrase Lawrence Welcomes Hollywood. 100 posters have been sold at $2 each and will be displayed on storefronts. A large banner hung on the 600 block as plans continue for downtown decorations.
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Lawrence Merchants Bureau
Lawrence
Hollywood
Stock Market Index Dips to 49.3 on Yesterday
The average of 60 stocks fell to 49.3 yesterday from 49.4, signaling a modest market retreat amid trading activity. Investors watch benchmarks as small declines persist across sectors.
Weather Summary for Kansas Partly Cloudy and Warmer
Kansas weather shows partly cloudy conditions tonight and Wednesday with showers in the eastern portion and higher temperatures there. Temperature readings list multiple times with a maximum around 21 to 24 and a 24 hour minimum near 33, noting comparisons to yesterday.
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Kansas
Paes Seeney
Howe
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K. U. Man and Coed
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Quantrill
Cuerillas
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Rank Jn
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County Historical Society
Aigng
First Plymouth Congregational Church
Trinity Episcopal Chapel
Unitarian Church
Kansas Free State
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