Hull Comments on Threat by Raeder
Secretary of State Hull accuses Germany of using threats to push the United States from real self defense. He denounces Raeder’s claim that American patrols and naval convoys would mean shooting as part of Hitler’s world conquest plan. Roosevelt’s forthcoming fireside address draws heightened attention from Latin American guests and lawmakers.
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Hull
Germany
United States
Erich Raeder
Stephen Early
Berlin
Roosevelt
Raeder
Adolf Hitler
Hitler
Europe
Japan
Robert Sherwood
Samuel I. Rosenman
New York Supreme Court
Germans Land Tanks on Crete as King Flee to Egypt
German forces reinforced with airborne tanks push toward Malemi airport near Canea while British and New Zealand troops counterattack on Crete. Candia and Retimo endure seven day battle as Greek King George II escapes the island for Egypt to reestablish his government.
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Crete
Cairo
Egypt
Malemi
Canea
New
Candia
Retimo
George II
Greece
Athens
Roosevelt Signs Farm Bill Loan Plan With Parity Cap
President Roosevelt signed legislation providing 85 percent parity loans for major crops including cotton, corn, wheat, rice, and tobacco with a firm limit to keep total support from exceeding parity. The bill also offers cash and soil conservation payments to cooperating farmers, but parity remains the cap. Loan rates are set for each crop, with parity targets defined against 1909–14 purchasing power.
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Washington
Roosevelt
New Draft Registration Set for July First
President Roosevelt announces a second registration under the selective service act for July 1. About 1,000,000 men nationwide must register, including Kansas boys aged 21 since last October 16, with registrations covering the United States and territories.
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Topeka
Selective Service
Kansas
Roosevelt
Washington
United States
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Alaska
Selective Service Act
Eastbound Mission Trip of Local Church Clergy
The Rev E E Kardatzke of the Church of God leaves tomorrow for a two month tour through eastern states on behalf of the national church. Rev Edgar Busch of Saskatoon will fill the pulpit in Kardatzke’s absence. They will travel by auto and live in a trailer house spending 10 days at the International camp meeting in Anderson Indiana in June. Busch arrived yesterday and will reside at the parsonage 1823 Barker. A service tonight honors Kardatzke and Busch with plans to return to Lawrence in late July to prepare for a four month evangelistic campaign starting in August.
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E. E. Kardatzke
Church of God
National Church.college
Anderson
Ind
Kardatzke
Edgar Busch
Saskatoon
Sask
Canada
Kardatzkes
Busch
Barker
Lawrence
New Strike Begins At Carborundum Plant In Niagara Falls
The CIO strike at the Carborundum plant Niagara Falls began this morning with leaders predicting full effectiveness. Company officials expect little production impact as many of 3200 employees remain at work.
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C.I.O
Niagara Falls
Ravenna. O
Arsenal
A.F.L
National Defense Mediation Board
C.S0
United Mine Workers
Southern Soft Coal Mines
United Automobile Workers
San Francisco Bay Area
C.1
Michigan
Packard Motor Company
Detroit
Aid Fund for British Children Routed Through Mrs Davis
The relief fund for British children in war zones now operates under Mrs F B Davis at 1224 Louisiana St. Funds previously sent to Miss Katherine Werner and another target are being raised again. Contributions go directly to Werner for bombed area relief, supplementing Red Cross and Bundles for Britain work. Dr and Mrs Davis previously met Werner in England in 1932.
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Katherine Werner
A A. J. Mix
F. B. Davis
Louisiana Street
Miss Werner
Red Cross
Britain
England
Mrs. Davis
Wirral
Liverpool
Regional Director to Confer on Relief Setup
Topeka May 26 Regional Director P Ed Mac Donald of the federal social security board will come Thursday to work with Kansas officials on new secrecy rules for relief payments He will meet Gov Payne Ratner Attorney General Jay S Parker and Chairman Fay N Seaton of the social welfare board Chairman A J Altmeyer of the federal board said Kansas plan for non publication of welfare information was tentatively approved The board had demanded Kansas comply with a secrecy law or lose federal grants after July 1
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Topeka
Ed Mac Donald
Kansas City
Federal Social Security Board
Kansas
Payne Ratner
Jay S. Parker
Fay N. Seaton
Social Welfare Board
A. J. Altmeyer
Federal Board
Washington
Congress
Child Bruised After Truck Strike on City Street
Four year old girl from 1308 Prospect Avenue was struck by a delivery truck at Biehth and Massachusetts street Saturday afternoon. She sustained only bruises. Driver Roy Johnson was involved in the incident.
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Carolyn Worley
Prospect Avenue
Roy Johnson
Biehth
Massachusetts Street
British In Search For The Bismarck In Denmark Strait
The Bismarck battleship and German squadron clash with a larger British force in the Denmark Strait between Iceland and Greenland. British reports say Bismarck was hit and fight continues. Hood sunk earlier, stirring demand for stronger Atlantic patrols and possible US involvement.
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Bismarck
Denmark Strait
Iceland
Greenland
Oslo
London
North Atlantic
Germany
Admiralty
Britain
Adolf Hitler
Voelkischér“Beobachter
Hood
United States
Protest Highlights Louis Baer Heavyweight Title Fight
Washington boxing officials reviewed Buddy Baer’s disqualification in a title bout with Joe Louis after claims Louis fouled Baer after the bell ending the sixth round. Witnesses testified the punch came three seconds late, with rematch talks for September or October.
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Washington
District of Columbia Boxing Commission
Buddy Baer
Joe Louis
Ancil Hoffman
Baer
Louis
Buddy
Arthur Donovan
Chhallenger
Owen
Mike Jacobs
Two Men Injured In Auto Crash Near School
Harvey Jackson and William Mulkey were hurt in a collision at the road near Number Six School yesterday morning. Jackson suffered facial lacerations and a tongue injury. Mulkey had a compound fracture of the right forearm and facial lacerations. Both were taken to Memorial hospital. Jackson was released today.
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Harvey Jackson
Mississippi Street
William ‘E. Mulkey
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Jackson
Evans
Memorial Hosital
Germans Claim British Losses in Crete Battle
Berlin reports a devastating blow in Crete with the British Mediterranean fleet suffering heavy losses. German sources say eleven of twelve cruisers based at Alexandria were sunk, along with eight destroyers and a submarine, while a battleship and several other ships were damaged in the eastern Mediterranean since last Tuesday.
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Berlin
Germany
Royal Navy
Mediterranean
Alexandria
High Command
Toav
Indies role in Far East struggle outlined by speaker
Robert C. Mitchell described the Dutch East Indies position in the current diplomatic and economic contest for Asia. He noted the islands seek independence while building defenses and cited Japan seeking concessions, with Indies rich in quinine, oil, rubber, tin, and other resources. Mitchell, KU graduate, previously worked for the Netherlands Colonial Petroleum firm on Sumatra and as a Kansas health board engineer.
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Dutch East Indies
Far East
Rotary Club
Robert C. Mitchell
Sumatra
Holland
Nippon
Mitchell
Netherlands
Malaysia
K. U
Baldwin
Kansas State Board of Health
Nederlandsche Koloniale Petroleum Maatschappij
Standard Vacuum Oil Company
Fourth Oil Well Delivers In McLouth Field
The fourth oil well in the McLouth field was brought in on the Fred McLeod farm east of McLouth in Leavenworth county. Cementing the casing underway and drilling to resume in about three days, with oil at 1400 feet. Gas from Bartlesville sand and Mississippian lime oil located. Drilled by J W Longwell & Associates of Des Moines. McLeod bought the farm from Bakers Life Insurance of Lincoln. insurer retained mineral rights.
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Fred McLeod
McLouth
Leavenworth County
Bartlesville
J. W. Longwell and Associates
Des Moines
McLeod
Bakers Life Insurance Company
Lincoln
Unsettled weather brings scattering showers to Kansas
Topeka and south central Kansas face unsettled conditions as clouds rise and showers are expected tonight and tomorrow. cooler winds shift northward tomorrow, with temperatures sliding from 80s to 70s in eastern regions and 75 to 80 in the southwest. scattered rains reported in Trib une Syracuse and other towns.
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Topeka
Kansas
Ngrt
S. D. Flora
Anthony
Tribune
Syracuse
Garden City
Dodge City
Sublette
Richfield
Toyeka
Fiota
Mercury
DeRubertis Rehearses With Liberty Memorial Groups
Kansas City composer and director DeRubertis rehearsed with the Liberty Memorial high school band and orchestra as they merge for a spring concert set for tomorrow at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium. They will perform three DeRobertis works including the premiere of The Garden of the Gods after he heard Lawrence students play it at the district music festival.
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DeRubertis
Kansas City
Liberty Memorial High School
DeRobertis
Lawrence
Treasury chief Morgenthau inspects Atlantic patrol at sea
Washington May 26 Treasury Secretary Morgenthau sails on the navy’s Atlantic patrol as guest of Admiral E J King commander of the Atlantic fleet. He is a member of President Roosevelt’s four man cabinet defense committee.
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Washington
Morgenthau
Treasury
Roosevelt
E. J. King
Driving Show Here by Devil Drivers at Haskell Stadium
Joe Morris and his Devil Drivers perform two Decoration Day shows at Haskell stadium under sheriff office sponsorship. An afternoon 2 30 PM and an evening 8 30 PM show raise funds for police radio equipment as town traffic and potential defense projects loom. Admission is 25 cents.
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Joe Morris
Devil Drivers
Sheriff Office
Haskell Stadium
Charles Banning
Banning
Lawrence
Dare Devil
Willkie Urges Forthright FDR Address to Unite Nation
Wendell L. Willkie urged President Roosevelt to deliver a forthright fireside address that would unite Americans during China relief week. He said the talk should compose differences, rally citizens to a common cause, and signal resolve against totalitarian powers.
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New York
Roosevelt
Wendell L. Willkie
United China Relief Fund
China
America
Kangaroo Court Delayed by Coronado Garb Shortage
The Junior Chamber of Commerce kangaroo court was delayed due to a shortage of Coronado attire. New merchandise arrived with cheaper shirts selling at 1.65 dollars while first lot shirts remain, hats and ties limited, and additional ties expected soon. Entry tickets for Entrada sold by 4-H groups and Lawrence students with tickets available through Round Corner drug store.
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Chamber of Commerce
Kangaroo Court
Coronado
Steve Hinshaw
Tom Gerhart, Jr
Weaver
Lawrence
Deal Six
Clare Colman
Highway Association Kans as branch to elect new officers
The annual Kansas branch meeting of the Highway 59 association will be held Thursday at the Hotel Eldridge. Officers and board members meet at 11 a.m. in the Chamber of Commerce rooms, with a luncheon at 12:15 p.m. New officers for the year will be elected. Leonard McCalla is president. C. E. Perkins is secretary-treasurer. John Thompson is co secretary. Directors include M. S. Winter Ralph Hanes and Ralph Nance Oswego.
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Kansas
Highway 59 Association
Eldridge
Chamber of Commerce
Leonard McCalla
Garnett
C. E. Perkins
Parsons
John Thompson
Ottawa
M. S. Winter
Lawrence
Ralph Hanes
Ralph Nance
Oswego
Resolution Against Strikes in Defense Industries
Senator Byrd of Virginia introduced a bill condemning strikes in defense industries as contrary to sound public policy and urging Congress to declare them unlawful. The measure aims to deter labor actions during wartime production.
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Tonshington
Pi—Senor Byrd
D., Va
Congress
United States Grants Transit Visas for Zamzam Survivors
The U S embassy announced that Spain and Portugal will issue transit visas to 138 American survivors of the Zamzam sinking. The move follows a May 26 agreement and covers travelers from Madrid.
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Madrid
United States
Spain
Portugal
Federal Control of State Primary
The supreme court ruled federal power to regulate elections includes state primaries for selecting a congressional nominee. This decision expands federal oversight over party processes and campaign procedures.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Two Cars Damaged in Afternoon Collision at Eighth and Indiana
Clark Hargiss's 1938 Chevrolet sedan and Hermina Zipple's 1941 Oldsmobile sedan collided on Eighth and Indiana streets. Both drivers reported damage as they traveled west on their respective streets.
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Clark Hargiss
Hermina Zipple
Eighth and
Indiana Street
Hargiss
Eighth Street
Miss Zipple
Dodgers Win Third Straight Over Phillies In May Clash
Brooklyn Dodgers grab 6 to 4 victory over Philadelphia Phillies to sweep in the series. Fat Freddy Fitzsimmons earns the win with Kirby Higbe allowed relief in the sixth inning. Box score shows 10 hits for Brooklyn and 3 Philadelphia errors.
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Brooklyn
Brooklyn Dodgers
Phillie
Freddy Fitzsimmons
Dodgers
Kirby Higbe
Fitzsimmons
Philadelphia
Blanton
Hoerst
Crouch
Warren
Higbe
Phelps
Owen
Ste Las Nee
Teeeeeeee Olsen
George
Shoun
Mancuso
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Detroit
Cleveland
Newsom
Tebbetts
Smith
Hemaiuy
De Valera Opposes Conscription in Ireland
Dublin May 26 Prime Minister Eamon de Valera denounced today the British proposal to impose conscription on neighboring Northern Ireland as a grievous blow to fundamental human rights. He declared Ireland would resist any compulsory service affecting its neighbors and called for unity against the plan.
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de Valera
Dublin
Eamon de Valera
Eire
Northern Ireland
Asia
Courthouse to Close at Noon on Saturdays
County commissioners pass noon closing for courthouses every Saturday starting in June. Banks and large businesses already observe the schedule. County employees will receive one paid vacation week each year.
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Board of County Commissioners
Junior High Promotion Day Program
Promotion day exercises at the junior high will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the old high auditorium. The students themselves will present the program featuring music dancing and a play.
Stock Market Index Edges Up Amid Trading Week
The stock market index for 60 stocks sits at 39.5 on Saturday with the latest reading near 39.8 as trading activity shows modest gains. The figure reflects broad market momentum and investor interest across sectors.
Farewell Sermon to Liberty Memorial High Seniors
Dean Paul B. Lawson delivered a farewell sermon to Liberty Memorial high school seniors as the auditorium overflowed with parents and friends. He urged faith hope and love, warned against neglecting lasting values, and praised democratic faith while noting life’s challenges and courage shown by ordinary people.
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Janes
Paul B. Lawson
Liberty Memorial High School
Dean Lawson
Harold G. Barr
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