Desperate Fight to Withdraw Allies From Lille Front
Paris reports fierce street fighting as Allied rear guard delays German troops in Lille to cover withdrawal from the Flanders pocket. French and British remnants move toward Dunkerque while Lille falls per German high command. Front across Somme to Aisne remains under pressure with Amiens near French control.
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Paris
Lille
War Ministry
Channel
Flanders
Dunkerque
Calais
England
Dover
Cassel
Leopold II
Somme
Aisne
Villares
Amiens
Ardennes
Chateau Procien
Macinot
War-Ministry
Hoover Urges Immediate Action Against Advisory Reports
New York May 29 Herbert Hoover criticized President Roosevelt s advisory defense commission and Assistant Secretary of War Louis Johnson for a radio speech. Hoover called for immediate action to reorganize war and navy departments and appoint an industry led production body. He said the country deserves bold measures now and condemned political smearing. A note at the end mentions an East Lawrence bus to the cemetery entrance on Thursday and a Rapid Transit Co phone line.
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New York
Herbert Hoover
Roosevelt
Louis Johnson
Johnson
Hoover
War and Navy Departments
Nazi Legions Circle for Kill in Flanders Trap
Berlin announced major German gains as Lille Ostend Bruges and Langemarck fell or were encircled. British and French forces face destruction in a widening Flanders Artois pocket with Dunkerque Narvik and allied positions under pressure.
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Berlin
Lille
Ostend
Flanders-Artois
Burges
Langemarck
Dunkerque
English Channel
Narvik
Arctic Circle
Norway
War maneuvers produce diplomas for medical corps officer
Dr Lyle S Powell a colonel in the U S Army Reserve led the 16th medical regiment through the Sabine battle maneuvers near Louisiana part of a 750 to 1000 mile Blue army move in three days 750 miles to Alexandria La. Dissatisfied with details but noting 75 000 participants the exercise tested hospital readiness malaria and injuries with 10 fatalities and numerous sprains and cuts. The report also notes Garand rifle production to double at Springfield Armory from 200 daily units.
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Lyle S. Powell
U. S. Army Reserve Corp
Louisiana
16Th Medical Regiment
the Sabine
Powell
Col. Powell
Regular Army
Ft. Benning
Red Army
Texas
Sabine Valley
Blue Army
Alexandria
Belgium Collapse Speeds Italy's Entry Into War
Rome reports the Belgian army surrender accelerates Allied efforts and heightens Italian war fervor. Fascist youth celebrate the sixteenth anniversary of the Blackshirt branch while civilians fill civilian labor roles in anticipation of mobilization.
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Italy
Rome
Mussolini
Piazza Venezia
Roosevelt weighs追加 defense program for army equipment
President Roosevelt and war department officials discussed a supplemental defense program potentially adding about 600 million dollars to existing readiness spending. The plan aims to expand army equipment and aircraft production, with a possible total near 1 billion dollars, while tax moves to fund defense proceed in parallel.
Memorial Day Flowers and Services Planned in Lawrence
The Memorial day observance committee asks for donated flowers to decorate graves in Lawrence cemeteries. Harry Gregg oversees decorations and requests flowers be left in the courthouse basement before 10 o clock. Veterans graves at Oak Hill Memorial Park Mount Calvary Pioneer and Maple Grove will be decorated. Services include a sailor dead service at Robinson Park at 9 30 and a flag presentation at Memorial Park cemetery by Veterans of Foreign Wars at 10 30 with Ellis T Johnston receiving for the cemetery. Memorial evening services will be at South Park with Omar B Ketchum of Topeka as speaker. Stores and public buildings close and post office operates holiday schedule with limited mail.
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Memorial Day Observance Committee
Lawrence
Harry Gregg
Court House
Oak Hill
Memorial Park
Mount Calvary
Pioneer
Maple Grove
Robinson Park
Ireland calls up reserves to war footing in Britain crisis
Ireland announced a reserve call up and rapid mobilization as Britain faced a grave threat. Volunteers lined up at recruiting stations while clerks, shopkeepers and laborers reported to Collins barracks and other depots for instructions. Defense corps volunteers grew with civilian volunteers eager to serve.
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Dublin
Ireland
Britain
Collins Barracks
Defense Corps
National Defense
Memorial Day Noon Publication Notice
The Journal-World announces it will publish tomorrow at noon in observance of Memorial Day.
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Journal-World
American Made Planes Arrive in France Show Superiority
Paris reports American airplanes reaching France in large numbers and displaying clear superiority on the front. Bombers are praised for speed and maneuverability, able to dive close to the ground before releasing bombs and returning safely to base. French dispatches hail magnificent American bombers contributing to northern front victories.
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France
Paris
Germany
Play Plan for Lawrence Summer Recreation Program
The Lawrence summer recreation program opens Monday at 2 PM with Miss Joie Stapleton of the University of Kansas as organizer and supervisor. The four week program uses six playgrounds and covers grades from elementary to high school with activities including swimming, sports, music, craft and nature study.
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Lawrence
Joie Stapleton
University of Kansas
Clifford D. Dean
Armin Woestemyer
Boy Scouts
J. J. Ishtler
P.T.A
David McCreath
American Association of University Women
Theodore Astman
Ministerial Alliance
J. J. Lavery
Raymond Laessig
American Legion
Roy Bushey
Bill Stone
Armin Woestemeyer
A.A.U.W
May 29 War Bulletins From Front Lines In France
British bombers strike deep into German positions over Flanders as transports tanks and armored trucks face repeated raids. News from London reports Belgian forces from 800000 to 300000 effective troops surrender. German air losses cited near 2000 tanks and 2000 planes as the war shifts.
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France
Flanders
Ellsworth County Population Decline Reported
The Ellsworth county population in central Kansas fell by 280 since 1930 to 9,852, according to district census supervisor Homer B. Osborn who reported today. The 1930 population was 10,132.
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Ellsworth
Wichita
Kan
Ellsworth County
Kansas
Homer B. Osborn
KU plan to train 100 civilian pilots at Lawrence airport
A summer program proposes training about 100 civilian pilots at Lawrence airport with 95 KU students replying in 15 hours. Eligible ages are 18 to 25, the plan awaits Washington approval, and participation requires enrollment in KU’s summer session with a $30 fee covering insurance and materials.
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CAA
K. U
Lawrence
University of Kansas
Earl D. Hay
Hay
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Kansas City
K.U
WREN
Lawrence High School
Washington
Washington, D. C
Ashcraft
Wheat Crop Developments in Kansas Report
Topeka May 29 crop officials say winter wheat is generally satisfactory though growth is uneven after a week of good weather. Eastern fields flower while western areas suffer weed infestations threatening harvest. Alfalfa is being cut. Southeast rains caused some damage. Corn stands are fair to good. oats barley and rye head rapidly. Pastures grow well but weed infestations persist and cattle gain well in blue stem regions.
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Topeka
Federal
Blue Stem
German Submarine Offensive Resumes Off Spain
Off Salvora Island near Spain's northwest coast, a German submarine attack sank the French merchantman Marie Jose of about 5,000 tons. The British tanker Telena, 7,400 tons, was shelled but stayed afloat and was towed into Vigo.
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Vigo
Spain
Salvora Island
Telena
Signing of the Constitution painting dedicated in Capitol
Representative Guyer stating the nation now has an adequate memorial to the Constitution and its framers dedicated at the Capitol rotunda. The painting The Signing of the Constitution by Howard Chandler Christy was unveiled after months of work, depicting the Philadelphia signing scene and honoring the statesmen who shaped the nation.
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Washington
United States
Guyer
R.-Kan
Capitol
Howard Chandler Christy
Philadelphia
Potatoes in Kaw Valley May See Higher Prices This Season
Prices for new potatoes on the Chicago market have risen about 50 cents per hundred since the season began. California and Southern states ship washed long whites and Bliss Triumphs at 2.50 to 2.75 per cwt, while Kansas competes on freight costs and quality. Harvest in Shafter may start earlier, but local conditions in the Kaw Valley show wet, cool weather, yellow plants and seed issues like Black Leg, with Cobblers still dominant and Triumphs gaining ground.
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Kaw Valley
Chicago
California
Alabama
Louisiana
Shafter
Kansas
Willkie to Speak at Topeka Visit
Wendell Willkie, 1930s presidential hopeful, dines with Kansas leaders at the former Governor's home near Topeka for two hours tomorrow night. He arrives from Chicago at 6 25 p m and leaves at 8 45 p m for Denver. A reception and luncheon were canceled due to his tight schedule.
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Topeka
Pai M. Landon
Wendell Willkie
New York
G.O.P
Willkie
Chicago
London
Denver
Shawnee
Andrews and Holland Nominated for Florida Senate and Governorship
In Jacksonville on May 29 nominees emerged for Florida's top posts. U.S. Senator Charles O. Andrews is the Democratic candidate for the Senate and State Senator Spessard L. Holland for the governorship.
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Florida
Jacksonville
Fla
Market Index Drops Slightly from Day Before
The stock market index averaging 60 stocks stood at 38.4 today after yesterday’s 38.0 level. Investors watched modest declines as trading continued across major exchanges.
Landon voices defense worry amid Roosevelt plan critiques
Alf M. Landon, back from Washington, says loyal Roosevelt supporters fear weak national defense handling. He cites Europe risks, calls the mass production council a cap and gown commission, and notes quarrels between administration and industry as unemployment climbs.
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Topeka
Kan
Alf M. Landon
Washington
Europe
America
Landon
Committee named for Junior Chamber of Commerce chapter
Ben Barteldes was elected temporary chairman and appointed four committees to organize a Lawrence Junior Chamber of Commerce. Officers set for a June 11 meeting after talks by Paul Lawrence and Scherta Walquist of Topeka. Dues range from 5 to 7.50 annually with state and national dues.
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Ben Barteldes
Lawrence Young Men
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Barteldes
Lester Scott
Herman Cohen
Bob Rowlands
Bob Oyler
Charles Stough
Dick Barber
Floyd Warner
Fred Rumsey
Jack Miller
Rusty Springer
John Harris
Olin Petefish
Jack Miler
Stough and
Warner
Barber
Stough and Miller
Rowlands
Cogen
Rumsey
Springer
Harris
Petefish
Chamber of Commerce
Paul Lawrence
Topeka
Scherel Walquist
Lawrence
St. Louis
United States
Lawrence Group
Memorial Day Showers Limited to Western Kansas Forecast
Weather forecast from D B Flora notes showers confined to western Kansas with fair conditions in the east. Eastern counties should be dry for memorial observances, while scattered thundershowers expected tonight and Thursday in the west. Temperatures near 80 by day, 55 to 60 at night. recent rainfall light in western towns.
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Topeka
Kansas
Flora
Garden City
Ellis
Sublette
Hill City
Mercury
Colorado
Oklahoma
Texas Wanhandle
Nebraska
Big Toll in Parachutists
New York May 29 report says about 7,000 of 10,000 German parachutists in the Holland campaign were killed. The British government radio broadcast via NBC noted some were shot down by the Dutch, but most deaths occurred when they landed too violently.
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New York
CPR
Holland
National Broadcasting Company
Weather outlook for Kansas with scattered showers west
Statewide forecast shows fair conditions in eastern Kansas and partly cloudy skies with showers or possible mild thunderstorms in the west tonight into Thursday. Temperature steady with a 24 hour high near 75 and low around 55 with yesterday’s comparison noted and a busy classified page featured.
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Fair East
Salm
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