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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1940

Page

3

German warnings warn of planned attack on President Roosevelt liner

Berlin reports repeated warnings to the U S embassy that allies plan or have carried out a criminal attempt against the refugee ship President Roosevelt as the President travels to Ireland. German sources claim evidence grows of a maneuver to draw the United States into war and accuse Britain of provocative actions surrounding the liner.

Berlin United States Roosevelt Ireland Ben Alexander C. Ki Unite Tes S. S DNB A World Athenia Germany

British reply to charge over President Roosevelt liner attack

London cites a foreign office source saying no sane man would accept the Berlin charge that the Allies planned or carried out a criminal attack on the President Roosevelt. The source argues Germany often accuses others of its own plans and notes Raeder's warning and similar stories about the Athenia.

London Foreign Office United States Berlin Roosevelt Athenia Raeder Erich Raeder

Not Officially Informed On Roosevelt Threat Report

Officials of United States Lines said they had not been officially informed of a Berlin report that President Roosevelt’s safety was threatened and they did not plan to radio the ship’s master about the claim.

New York United States Lines Berlin Roosevelt

KU Athletes Need Summer Sports Permits

Kansas athletes who plan to play on Ban Johnson or hometown baseball teams this summer must obtain permission from the KU faculty representative. Director Gwinn Henry said blanks are available at the athletic office and will be checked by Dr. W. W. Davis. This ensures eligibility under the Big Six rules.

University of Kansas K. U Gwinn Henry Henry W. W. Davis

Engineer Dies on Train at Ellis Station

Union Pacific westbound passenger train to Denver pulled into Ellis to an instant stop. Engineer Frank E Patterson, 57, of Salina, suffered a heart attack and died at the throttle as the wheels ceased turning.

Salina Union Pacific Denver Ellis Frank E. Patterson Patterson

Belleview 4 H Club Chooses Contest Rules and Plans

Belleview 4 H met May 23 at Mrs Schellen berg and Naomi s home with visitors Mr Babbitt Miss Tibbetts Mrs Harold Roe and Mrs Mary Stevens. A 2 50 donation was approved for the 4 H camp at Tonganoxie lake and a contest plan was laid out with rules and point system. A care of a dairy calf demonstration and other programs followed before refreshments. The next meeting is June 30 at Adrian Roe s home.

Belleview Albert Eckman Charles Hubbard Donald Trevillion Lalitha Stevens Betty Stone Phyllis Miller Adrian Roe

Prussian Prince Dies in Hospital Near Brussels

Prince Wilhelm of Prussia died in a military hospital near Brussels from an abdominal wound suffered while fighting in Flanders. Born July 4, 1906, he was the eldest son of former Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm and a second Hohenzollern casualty of the war. He led a infantry company and had been decorated with the Iron Cross first class. He married Dorothea von Salviati on June 3, 1933, and they had two daughters Felicitas and Christa.

Berlin Prince Wilhelm Prussia Flanders Friedrich Wilhelm Hohenzollern House of Hohenbzollern Oscar Wilhelm Brussels Marmor Palace Dorothea von Salviati Italy Frederick the Great Bonn Felicitas Christa Klein-Obisch

Odd Fellows redecorate and plan May 28 election night

The Odd Fellows lodge completes hall redecoration and prepares for a May 28 meeting led by past grand officers. Regular elections for local and grand state officers will occur, with reminiscences of early days and long time members. Refreshments follow the program.

Odd Fellows No. 4

Kansas State College to Hold Commencement Tonight

Graduating seniors at Kansas State College receive their degrees at Memorial Stadium in Manhattan. President F D Farrells will deliver the principal address. Dr Theodore O Wedel warned in a Sunday sermon that Christianity is essential, likening a secular education to a grade-schoolless world.

Manhattan Kan CPW Kansas State College Memorial Stadium F. D. Farrellsvill Theodore O. Wedel Washington, D. C

Fifth Column Elements Raided in Montreal

Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Montreal and provincial police conducted overnight raids in Montreal on fascist and fifth column targets. One German national arrested. swastika emblems pennants pamphlets maps photographs seized. Raids focused on homes of alleged National Unity party organizers.

Montreal Royal Canadian Mounted Police Canada National Unity ‘Party

Kanwaka 4-H Club Sets May Meeting at O’Connor Home

The Kanwaka 4-H Club will meet on Tuesday May 28 at Glen O’Connor’s home. The program includes songs America the Beautiful and Ploughing Song, speakers, short stories, a demonstration on baking, music appreciation by Bertha and Bernice Goff, health by Glenice Cox, and recreation games.

Kanwaka 4-H Club Glen O’connor

Army Airplane Crash Kills Officer in Dodge City

Army air corps instructor Colonel L. F. Stone died from internal injuries after a take-off crash at an unlit field in Dodge City. Howard Legg of Cimarron was seriously hurt when the plane struck his car. Sgt. Freed and Miss Loita Trainer escaped injury. Stone had flown in to address the Southwest District Editorial association.

Dodge City Kan Col L. F. Stone Army Air Corps Fort Leavenworth Stone Howard Legg Cimarron Freed Loita Legg Southwest District Editorial Association Arthur Nevins Lege

Fascist Newsboy Arrested in Croydon

Donald Patrick O Byerne, 23, was arrested in Croydon for shouting a pro fascist comment as he sold Action. He received a week in prison. Police found a revolver ammunition and fascist and German literature in his flat.

London Donald Patrick O’byrne Croydon O’byrne Sir Oswald Mosley Action

Milk Strike Ends In Chicago After Eight Days

Chicago's eight day milk strike ended last night and home delivery resumed as tankers loaded thousands of gallons. The dispute halted about 75 percent of city and suburban milk supplies and involved clashes with violence, vandalism, and worker losses. Over 6,000 workers voted to return at pre strike wages while negotiations continue through June 10.

Chicago

Man Held for Bank Robbery Near Frontenac

Marion Francis Wakefield 23 Lamar Missouri admitted robbing the Miners State Bank of Frontenac. He planned to marry soon and was arrested near Mount Vernon with 685 dollars and a revolver in his possession.

Wakefield Mt. Vernon Clyde Reid Lawrence Ilies

To Enlarge Irish Army London May 27

Ireland’s army is to be brought to war strength almost at once. Reservists volunteers are being called up and a campaign for new recruits has been ordered, learned in London today.

London Ireland

Blind Group to Hold Nineteenth State Convention

The Kansas State Association for the Blind will convene its nineteenth annual meeting June 5 and 6 at the state school for the blind in Kansas City Kansas. A C Wilson of Oskaloosa serves as president and John Urich of Lawrence as first vice president. Wilson will speak at the opening session June 5 at 9 30 a m with music roundtables and discussions planned.

Kansas State Association For the Blind State School For the Blind Kansas City Kan A. C. Wilson Oskaloosa John Urich Lawrence Wilson

State Assembly to Open June 6 Session at 9 A M

The report notes state and local activities with the June 6 session opening at 9 a m The assembly will sing God Bless America to start the proceedings.

Garden City Publishers Acquire San Angelo News

G F Reed and R B Reed, publishers of the Garden City Daily Telegram, announce the purchase of the San Angelo News in Texas. R B Reed will edit during a few months’ operation by the Telegram editors. Harley Grimsley will become managing editor. The Reeds take ownership and run the San Angelo News as a feature picture weekly.

Garden City Kan G. F. Reed R. B. Reed The Reeds San Angelo News

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