Hess Prisoner of War in Scotland
Wartime officials say Rudolf Hess arrived in Britain alive and sane after crash landing in Scotland while flying from Augsburg. He was captured by a farmer, treated as a prisoner of war, and rumors of a mission or important German air force information were denied by authorities.
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London
Rudolf Hess
Messerschmitt
Hess
Britain
Germany
Scotland
Augsburg
Bavaria
Farmer
Adolf Hitler
Alfred Duff Cooper
Hitler
Landsberg
Hermann Goering
Lord ‘Beaverbrook
Diplomatic Circles See Hess Flight as Blow to Nazi Morale
Washington observers deem Rudolf Hess’s flight to Britain a blow to German morale regardless of explanation. They cite Hess’s claimed health issues and sanity doubts in the German version, while the British account emphasizes his loyalty question and sane conduct.
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Washington
Rudolf Hess
Britain
Third Reich
Hess
Hitler
Great
Brit
Ain
der Fuehrer
Germany
London
Churchill to make further statement on Hess flight to Scotland
London May 13 Prime Minister Churchill said in the house of commons that a further statement would be issued soon regarding Rudolf Hess the Nazi leader's flight to Scotland. He denied adding details but noted a forthcoming government statement and declined to discuss Hess mental state.
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London
Churchill
House of Commons
Rudolf Hess
Scotland
Henry Morris-Jones
Minister of Information
John James Lawson
Hess
Vyvyan Jones
Europe
Alec Stratford Cunningham-Reid
Glasgow
Strikes Hit Major U S Factories And Shipyards
Strikes affected Colt's Patent Firearms in Hartford reducing output as 4900 on day shift remained at work. Hudson Motor delayed walkout after union talks. Boston and San Francisco naval yard work halted for a 3 million drydock. Chicago area foundries idled 2300 workers.
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Colt’s
Patent Firearms Company
Hartford
Conn
Hudson Motor Company
Detroit
Boston
San Francisco
Colt Company
Army
Great Britain
United Automobile Workers C.I.C
Dodge
Chrysler Corporation
New Haven Foundry Company
New Haven
Mich
Washington
A.F.L
Boston Naval Base
Chicago
Troops Thru Paces at Camp Robinson
Troops of the 35th division completed day one of the 138 week basic training program at Camp Robinson Arkansas under the inspection of 55 regular army specialists in clear warm weather.
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Camp Robinson
Ark
35Th Division
Midwest Defense Council dinner in Kansas City hosts dignitaries
Mayor Charles B. Russell of Lawrence presided at the Midwest Defense Council dinner at the Hotel Muehlebach in Kansas City. Representatives from seven states attended with Lord Halifax the British ambassador, Governor Payne Ratner of Kansas, and Governor Forrest Donnell of Missouri speaking. Lawrence attendees included Frank T. Stockton of the KU school of business and George Hedrick of the Chamber of Commerce.
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Charles B. Russell
Lawrence
Midwest Defense Council
Muehlebach
Kansas City
Russell
Chambers of Commerce
Lord Halifax
Payne Ratner
Kansas
Forrest Donnell
Missouri
Midwest
Frank T. Stockton
K. U. School of Business
George Hedrick
Chamber of Commerce
Moderately warm weather to grip Kansas with limited rain
Topeka May 13. Mild warmth spreads across Kansas with little rainfall expected the rest of the week. Brisk southerly winds prevail as topsoil remains moist from recent rains. Crops need the sun while scattered clouds and mild nights temper the forecast. Highs near 82 to 88 degrees, lows 60 to 65. Goodland 83, Chanute 54.
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Topeka
Kansas
S. D. Flora
Weather Bureau
Goodland
Chanute
India to Stay in British Empire Says Jones
Dr E Stanley Jones says India would remain under the British Empire if given a choice but is split over aiding Britain in the war with the Mohammedans and princes backing disobedience while nationalists press a civil disobedience campaign Gandhi's program is described as a token effort to avoid embarrassing Britain during its wartime struggle. Bund Chief Questioned After Detained at South Bend Meet Police seize German American Bund president Gerhard Wilhelm Kunze and four others near a Bendix plant then release them as no laws were found violated.
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Topeka
E. Stanley Jones
Asia
India
British Empire
Britain
Jones
Gandhi
Bund
South Bend
Ind
Gerhard Wilhelm Kunze
Bendix Aviation Corporation
Kunze
W. K. Ingram
Nine Allied Ships Sunk by U-Boat Raid
Berlin reports German submarines sunk nine merchant ships totaling 56 248 tons during a persistent attack thought to be against a convoy. The German high command said the convoys were strongly protected by destroyers in the latest action.
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Berlin
High Command
Justine
Vote to Extend Powers Washington May 13
Legislation to extend for two years the treasury stabilization fund and Roosevelt's authority was approved by the House Coinage Committee. The measure sets a two year extension and outlines the fund's ongoing role in price stabilization.
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Washington
Treasury
Roosevelt
House Coinage Committee
British Repulse Axis Attacks at Salum Front
British mechanized troops beat back five small axis columns in the Salum area on the Egyptian frontier. The bulletin said reconnaissance forces advanced eastward and were repelled with air forces striking enemy targets as Tobruk reported no change. In Ethiopia, 200 Fascist prisoners were captured near Amba Alaji.
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Cairo
Egypt
Salum
Middle East
Tobruk
Ethiopia
Amba Alaiji
London
Amba Alaji
Mannheim
Germany
Cologne
Koblenz
Ostend
Dunkerque
Old House of Commons Damaged in Luftwaffe Raid
London reports that the old House of Commons was damaged in a Saturday night Luftwaffe raid and may be beyond repair for some time. Prime Minister Churchill said preparations have begun for a new building and assured Parliament that institutions would continue operating despite the damage.
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London
Winston Churchill
House of Commons
British Mediterranean Fleet Unharmed After Night Raid
Aboard the Warspite the British Mediterranean Fleet returned to its Egyptian base after repelling a fierce Nazi torpedo bombing attack. Six waves of enemy planes were turned back by heavy anti aircraft fire. The week saw convoy escort duty with several Axis aircraft shot down and others damaged.
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Britain
Hermann Goering
Mediterranean
Fleet Air Arm
Heavy Japanese Drive On London May 13
Reuters dispatch from Chungking reports a major Japanese offensive in southern Shansi northern Henan northern Hupeh and eastern Kwangtung with large forces. Chinese circles say divisions moved from Manchoukuo are aiding the drive as the war reaches a peak similar to Hankow 1938.
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London
Reuters
Chungking
Hankow
Shansi
Henan
Hupeh
Kwangtung
Manchoukuo
British Pilot Training Plan Under Discussion May 13
War department and the British embassy discussed plans to train hundreds of British pilots in the United States during May. The talks focused on organizing instruction and facilities for the program.
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Washington
United States
War Department
Hess Home Guard Tale Details Hess Flight to Britain
Glasgow reports Rudolf Hess calmly relates his flight to Britain with an extra gasoline tank and a blue marked route Augsburg to Scotland. He says he circled Scottish countryside before landing his plane via parachute after turning the aircraft upside down to escape the cockpit.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Rudolf Hess
Britain
Augsburg
Hess
Scotand
Freshman Day invites 85 rural eighth graders to high school
Freshman Day at the high school welcomes 85 rural eighth graders for a tour and program. Activities include a gym demonstration, science display, Hi Y and Girl Reserve meetings, a luncheon, and student performances led by and featuring names such as Maxine Lindley Wanda Schumann and Delbert Spalsbury.
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Neal Wherry
Margaret Dart
L. R. Perry
C. B. Cunningham
Maxine Lindley
Winifred Hill
Lanry Marcellus
Wanda Schumann
Ludwig Heine
Franklin Bidinger
Richard Heine
Delbert Spalsbury
Margaret Fisher
Faye Jones
Joe Williams
Williams
Martha Dooley
Bob Ramsey
Joan Clough
Delbert Anderson
Martha Jewett
Theda Flory
Joann Russe
Walter Russell
Faye Orelup
No Plan to Take Over Broadcasting Industry
Chairman James Lawrence Fly told the National Association of Broadcasters there is no present emergency or plan for government control of the broadcasting industry. He cited the FCC and Defense Communications Board as having no desire to assume control and no other agency has such plans.
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St. Louis
James Lawrence
Federal Communications Commission
National Association of Broadcasters Today
Defense Communications Board
Henry Allen to England for study of child welfare
Kansas man Henry J. Allen of Wichita will travel to England for a month to study the child welfare program, following a conference with William Allen White and Dr. Richard E. Shields on aid to homeless British children. Allen co-ordinates Save the Children Federation efforts.
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Kansas City
Henry J. Allen
Wichita
Kan
England
Sarvey
William ‘Allen White
Emporia
Chicago
Allen
Save the Children Federaton
Stock Market Index Hovers Around Even
The index reflecting 60 stocks shows little change with a slight uptick noted yesterday. Investors eye varied sectors as trading closes near flat levels.
Parade Planned For Legion Convention In Lawrence
A 4 pm parade on Monday features 11 bands, University of Kansas ROTC, and legion colors for the second district American Legion convention in Lawrence. Kansas City riders, 40 and 8, firing squad, and floats from merchants are listed with parade marshal Col. Karl Baldwin directing. An all community meeting Sunday at 8 pm with Dr. Alpha Kenna follows, plus a Legion broadcast Sunday night.
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American Legion
University of Kansas R. O. T. C
University of Kansas
Liberty Memorial High School
Lawrence Junior High
Humbold High
Iola High School
Immaculata High School
Leavenworth
Miami Post
Atchison Junior Legion
Tola Post
South Park
Sixth Street
Massachusetts Street
Kentucky Street
Municipal Airport
Armory
Alpha H. Kenna
First Methodist Church
Pittsburg
Harold G. Barr
Legion Post Rooms
Legion Rooms
WREN
WIBW
Downes Challenges KU Students At Convocation
Olin Downes of the New York Times urged KU students to be sincere, enthusiastic, and aggressive in music fields, arguing criticism underpins evolution. Chancellor Malott presided, Swarthout spoke, and KU band plus A Cappella Choir performed.
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Olin Downes
New York Times
University of Kansas
Deane W. Malott
University
D. M. Swarth
School of Fine Arts
Dr Forrest Allen to Speak at Three High School Commencements
Dr. Forrest C. Allen will deliver three high school commencement addresses this week. He is set to speak tomorrow at Eudora Thursday at Welda and Friday at Caldwell.
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Allen
Forrest C. Allen
Eudora
Welda
Caldwell
Sub Leaders of Reich Meet Hitler to Show Will for Victory
Berlin May 13 Hitler met with sub leaders of the Reich for a demonstration of determined will for victory after Rudolf Hess flight to Scotland. The official news service said Hitler addressed the gathering and party leaders presented the display. Hitler also took over Hess’s party office and renamed it to party chancellery.
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Berlin
Rudolf Hess
Scotland
Reich
Adolf Hitler
Hitler
Fuehrer
Hess
Tibbett Cancelled Kansas Concert. New Date Set May 21
Lawrence saw hundreds gather for Lawrence University of Kansas recital before baritone Laurence Tibbetts last minute postponement due to laryngitis. Swarthout announced Tibbetts will perform May 21 after touring to Vancouver and Billings.
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Lawrence Tibbett
University of Kansas
Donald M. Swarthout
Tibbett
Vancouver
B. C
Lawrence
Billings
Mont
Dean Swarthout
Journal- World
Wren
Hoch Auditorium
Swarthout
Chanute
Independence
Kan
Kansas City
Wichita
Emporia
Manhattan
Topeka
St. Joseph
Richard Crooks
John Evans
Cast for Entrada Not Complete Yet Judd Says
Director John W. Judd said the Coronado Entrada cast was not finished yet this afternoon. He called principals to rehearse at 9:15 p m in Eriksen hall. Pueblo Indian cast rehearses at 7 30 p m and Plains Indians at 8 30 p m.
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John W. Judd
Eriksen Hall
Mercury Development eyeing Lawrence as feeder air route link
Ollie A. Davis of Mercury Development Corporation visited Lawrence to discuss a proposed feeder air route from Kansas City to Tulsa. The plan would carry mail and express at 120 mph over 430 miles with headquarters in Kansas City and service to 22 towns, pending CAB approval.
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Mercury Lines
Lawrence
Kansas City
Tulsa
Mercury Development Corporation
Indianapolis
Ind
Civil Aeronautics Board
Ollie A. Davis
Roger Williams
W. H. Andrews
Chamber of Commerce Aviation Committee
George Hedrick
Chamber
Davis
Washington
Howard
Jacobs
Bonner Springs
Topeka
St. Mary’s Wamree Marattan
Junction City
Abilene
Salina
Lindsburg
McPherson
Hutchinson
Newton
Wichita
Wellington
Winfield
Arkansas City
Shidter
Okla
Pewhasta
Barnsdall
Skintook
Ulsa
Western Air
Braniff
Continental Lines
Des Moines
Moline
Ill
St. Louis
Omaha
Conscientious Objectors Ordered To Colorado Work Camp
Kansas selective service headquarters in Washington ordered 32 conscientious objectors to a Colorado Springs work camp. They will report June 5 and perform nonmilitary labor. All are Mennonites from McPherson, Marion, and various counties.
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Topeka
Kansas Selective Service
Washington
Colorado Springs
Colo
Kansas
Maj
R. F. Montgomery
McPherson County
Marion County
Harper
Grant
Sedgwick Board No
Harvey
Barton
Roosevelt cancels third press conference in Washington
President Roosevelt cancels his third press conference in succession today while increasing private appointments as a convalescent in the White House quarters.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Weather Outlook Kansas Missouri Oklahoma May 13 to 17
The forecast shows clear to partly cloudy conditions tonight and Wednesday in the eastern region with slightly warmer temperatures. Winds shift from south to fresh to occasionally strong in the east. The extended period from May 13 to May 17 suggests above normal temperatures with little precipitation, mainly scattered showers in Oklahoma and Kansas near mid period.
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Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Kansa
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Downes
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