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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1940
Page
2
Allied forces held the Dunkerque corridor as German raids continued. Prioux’s army retreated in a square while naval anti aircraft fire and British chasers protected encampments and supply convoys. French and British troops reinforced positions along the eastern and western walls as Calais and Somme front patrols stirred.
Paris reports the semi official Telefrance agency claims Germany has lost about 500000 men since the invasion of the low countries began May 10 with figures said to be in authentic German documents. British observers in London say casualties in the 22 day western front conflict may total around half a million dead wounded and missing.
Local items report quail hunters hoping weed eradication may fail to remove favorite patches. Ensign Mesenheimer graduates from Naval Finance and Supply school in Philadelphia and will be promoted. A soft ball game pits Oil-O-Matics against Baldwin in South Park. A hedge pruning home project grows into a full hedge. Kansas National Guard receives field tents. Sheriff Banning warns of magazine salesmen posing as Farm Bureau reps.
Jo seph Wilkins head of the voice department at the school of fine arts will sing the tenor solo in Gounod Sanctus during the Sunday morning service at First Presbyterian Church. He is regarded as a leading midwest concert singer who joined the university after extensive experience in concert and opera. The offertory solo Eye hath not on Gaul will be performed by Betty Ann Griffith a soprano from Kansas City Missouri student of Alice Moncrieff.
Kansas City May 31 Ottawa shows a population of 10150 in 1940 up from 9563 in 1930 while Lawrence grows to 14359 from 13726. Harry M. Washington, area manager for the federal census, announced the preliminary figures.
At Baldwin College honors convocation on June 1 sixty seniors receive top scholastic recognition. Alpha Delta Sigma names Edward Harmon and several others from Alma Chanute Kansas City and beyond. Alpha Psi Omega honors go to Lawrence Allen Maynard Allen and more. Pi Kappa Delta recognizes Ralph Ruhlen and Eva Sandeffer forensics achievements.
Berlin May 31 reports say Propaganda Minister Paul Joseph Goebbels may announce soon on crucial war matters. Sources note possible link to the Flanders battle and Italy's entry, with Goebbels summoned to Hitler's western HQ. Berlin buzzes over imminent developments.
London reports the loss of the 4,290 ton British anti aircraft cruiser Curlew. The vessel was sunk by a bomb attack off the north coast of Norway. Four officers and five sailors perished. normal wartime crew around 450.
President Roosevelt calls for immediate training of workers for industry and armed forces and the rapid creation of production facilities to meet munitions needs. He notes the national guard needs state consent, emphasizes urgency, and outlines a seven member commission to convert the program into action.
The Rev. Howard E. Koelb of First Baptist Church Lawrence reports the Northern Baptist Convention in Atlantic City drew 3100 delegates. He notes Baptist strength lies in the East and cites talks by Dr. J. H. Rushbrooke and W. O. Lewis. Mrs Koelb and the children will remain in Washington a while before heading to Barrington Rhode Island for the rest of summer.
Manuel Aznar, noted Spanish journalist and semi official government spokesman, urged Britain to return Gibraltar to Spain in a Madrid address on May 1931.
In the Rethel sector near the Aisne river strong French divisions backed by heavy tanks and artillery hold the line against German attempts to push toward the Marne plain. A four day bridgehead defense aided withdrawal of allied forces, while artillery duels and tank battles dominate the front and German dive-bomber activity persists.
Maurice Abele and Mabel Yeaton are named recipients of AAUW scholarships, each worth 106 dollars. Abele, a Liberty Memorial high school senior, and Yeaton, a KU junior, must be in the top ten percent and attend the University of Kansas.
Police in Mexico City detained three of Leon Trotsky’s secretary-bodyguards for questioning after a May 24 assault on his suburban Coyoacan villa. A cook and a chambermaid were also questioned while investigators sought a missing bodyguard, Sheldon Harte of New York, amid the machine-gun crossfire that mildly injured Trotsky and his wife.
Washington May 31 Clarence E Gauss will become Australia's first minister from the United States. He leaves for San Francisco June 6 and faces a serious task amid potential crises in the Pacific if Germany overruns Britain and France.
Paris reports that a Lafayette escadrille of 1940 will be created with American pilots and funds to aid France. Commander Hum bert J. Clemente announced the plan, aiming to succeed the World War era American air squadron. French pilots in nine American Curtiss planes repelled a German raid, shooting down six of the Heinkels while losing two planes.
Paris reports a French military spokesman says German gains in Belgium came from treason. He cited a bridge demolition incident where only one officer knew how to blow the bridge, while 50 men under him failed to act. He faults French command for misattributing the German push.
The proposal would end June 30 1941 with 3.525 billion in new revenue less than the earlier 656 million yearly forecast. It relies on increased income taxes starting March 15 and July 1 1940 excise tax rises. Knutson pressed for using Fort Knox gold to fund defense. undersecretary Bell noted 19 billion in monetary gold mostly in use with small reserves and funds in stabilization and general accounts.
The state department warns belligerent governments not to molest the liner Washington as it sails from New York to Bordeaux Lisbon. The ship, with two Red Cross workers and medical supplies, carries only the American flag and is convoyed with no passengers or cargo for Bordeaux.
Society note announces Helen Spence, of S15 East Twelfth Street, engaged to Don E. Van Keuren, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Van Keuren of 820 Ohio Street. Wedding planned in the near future.
Five grade school students performed at the Lions Club weekly gathering in Wiedemann's. Billy Miller cornet solo and trio with Billy Durr. Charlene Edelbrock accordion solo. Herbert Weidensaul flute solo. Bobby Lothholz cornet solos. Dr. J M Mott announced state convention delegates: Marion Barlow, Paul Harnar, C D Maier, Clarence Kerns, Ben Nanninga, William Nichols.
Dr and Mrs E H Lindley emeritus chancellor of the University of Kansas plan to leave Yokohama for the United States in August unless the international situation speeds up their departure They have been in the Orient a year and he will deliver the commencement address at Yenching University in Peking China
Cincinnati May 31 L B Wilson president of radio WCKY refused to permit broadcast of Earl Browder Communist leader’s speech planned for Sunday from New York CBS. He said the move protects national defense and public interest from pro Nazi and pro Communist rhetoric at a time of European catastrophe.
London May 31 reports a CAM-A British veteran returning from Fladers states German parachute troops could not land near front lines. He observed German corpses with up to 50 bullet wounds and said they were killed long before reaching ground.
Roosevelt sent to the senate nominations for Missouri and Kansas postmasters including Grailie B. Windes Washburn Arden S. Morris Elmdale William T. Flowers Havensville Christie C. Doughty Leon Loraine Champlin Long Island Barton W. Wherritt Montezuma Ralph W. New Norcatur George D. Brooks Oi Hill Harry F. Sloan Selden.
The Journal-World Classified Page is described as the town’s busiest marketplace with a flurry of ads, listings, and notices reflecting a lively local economy.
British military circles said areas where Allied forces pulled back from France were rife with spies. A spokesman warned that moving army headquarters into any house could lead to its bombing.
Joe M Williams heads by train to Wichita tomorrow morning to join the Kansas Music Educators board meeting. Miss Grace Wilson leads the Wichita school music supervision and chairs the board as the group plans the November Music Educators convention. The educators meet as a section of the Kansas State Teachers association.
Grain and poultry quotations listed with wheat corn butterfat and poultry weights. Prices include hogs at 6.05 and mixed quotes for corn and kaffir with assorted butterfat grades.
Summer school at Lawrence Business College offers shorthand typewriting bookkeeping and comptometry training. Courses run through the season, focusing on practical office skills for business careers.
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