Molotov and Hitler Map Soviet Sphere and Axis Role
Berlin reports Molotov and Hitler agreed on a Russian sphere between Europe and Africa, with Germany and Italy leading the axis. The plan envisions limited reallocation of territories, a proposed Russo-Japanese pact, and a future Turkish alignment, as Molotov departs Berlin after talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Molotoff
Japan
Europe
Africa
Rome
Germany
Russia
Avis
Janon
Finland
Turkey
Schama
Record cold grips Kansas as November dips below normal
Cold spell from Kansas spills east with many locations posting record lows for November. Goodland hit 4 below, Topeka 6 above, Phillipsburg 3 below, and Lemmon S C reported 24 below zero nationwide. Forecaster Flora warns more cold air and scattered light snows persist into tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
Goodland
Phillipsburg
Ellis
Concordia
Geneseo
S. D. Flora
Kansas City
Lebo
St. Joseph
Flora
Chanute
Wichita
Dodge City
Lemmon
S. C
Gulf of Mexico
Lake Charles
Memphis
Air Battle Off Southeast Coast Closes German Daylight Raid
London reports the Royal Air Force fended off a major daylight assault as 15 German planes were shot down, including 13 bombers and one fighter, with two British aircraft lost but one pilot rescued. A London suburb department store was hit by four bombs despite no warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Prre
Royal Air Force
Air Ministry
Britain
R.A.F
France
Topeka Forming 15 Medical Advisory Boards For Draft
Adjutant General Milton R McLean announced the appointment of 114 physicians to 15 medical advisory boards guiding Kansas draft procedures. Boards cover specialists including surgeon orthopedist eye ear nose throat psychiatrist internist radiologist and dentist with one doctor serving on multiple boards. Appeals on physicals may go to the advisory boards for the area and boards will work with local physicians draft boards or the government appeal agent. Remaining boards 6 2 headquartered in Kansas City and 10 in Winfield. other eastern Kansas boards listed with members by city including Atchison Lawrence Fort Scott Topeka and Osawatomie.
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Topeka
Milton R. McLean
Kansas
Selective Service
McLean
Kansas City
No. 10
Winfield
No. 1
Atchison
Atchison, Brown
Doniphan
Jackson
Nemaha
Pottawetomie
William K. Fast
Hugh L. Charles
F. I. Stuart
Osawatomie
Osage
Shawnee
Don . Wakeman
Orville R. Clark
Clyde B. Trees
John L. Lattimore
Arthur K. Owen
William Cc. Menninger
Frank C. Boggs
E. E. Carpenter
British Bombs Set New Flames in Taranto Base
London reports seven major fires as RAF planes returned from attacking Taranto Italy. An immense explosion lit the town seen from 50 miles away. The air ministry says naval oil tanks and destroyer docks were hit and bombs fell along a dock wall beside destroyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Royal Air Force
Taranto
Air Ministry
Trains Collide in Storm Near Brussels
Twenty one Belgians were killed and eighty injured when two trains collided during a storm at Dieghem near Brussels. The tragedy comes amid severe weather disrupting rail service.
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Berlin
Dieghem
Brussels
Red Cross Roll Call Sees Strong Giving In University Drive
University of Kansas drives report growing support as students and faculty contribute to the Red Cross. Total amounts are still being tabulated though early totals show significant participation and a large volume of donated clothing and knitted items for war victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
George Docking
Business District
Harold Fisher
University of Kansas
E. C. Buehler
Altho
K. U
Jay Jones
Douglas County Red Cross
England
James V. Blue
H. B. Chubb
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Douglas County
The
United States
Great Britain
Burke Narrowed Lead in Kansas Gubernatorial Race
In Kansas City the split shows Burke Democrat ahead by 1805 as counts include 7,825 out-state absentee ballots. Ratner Republican gains in in-state absentees reduce Burke's margin, with final totals awaiting county-by-county sorting and affidavits before tomorrow's tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
Board of
William H. Burke
Payne Ratner
Jay S. Parker
State
State Canvassing Board
Secretary of State
Burke
Ratner
Shawnee County
Kansas Oil Proration Law Upheld by Federal Court
A three judge federal court in Wichita upheld the 1939 Kansas oil proration law, ruling the state may use police power to prevent waste of natural resources. The decision supported the state commission’s order reducing output in the Otis pool in Barton and Rush counties, amid challenge by Bay Petroleum and the Morgan Flynn Cobb partnership. Judge Huxman dissented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
SS Ae Converencer
Nerawna
Starp
eraRr
Teesney
Walter A. Huxman
Kansas
Sam G. Bratton
New Mexico
Circuit Court of Appeals
Richard J. Hopkins
Bay Petroleum Corporation
Partnership of
Morgan, Flynn and Cobb
The
Corporation Commission
Otis
Barton
Rush
Morgan, Flynn and
Cobb
McPherson
Commission
Watch on Ballots Sparks Tense Watch at Kansas State House
In Topeka on November 14, amid a tight gubernatorial race, Shawnee county deputies watched Frank J. Ryan’s office as out-state absentee ballots were checked in a vault. Custodian L. D. Robinson and Republican state officials added watchers, prompting Ryan to denounce the move as an attack on his integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ratner
Burkee
Leroy Bradfield
Topeka
Kansas
Shawnee County
Statehouse
L. D. Robinson
Frank J. Ryan
Ryan
Roy Boast
Robinson
State Executive Council
Secretary of State
Associated Press
Ratner Burke Allen
Anderson
Atchison
Barber
Barton
Bourbon
Brown
Butler
Chase
Cheyenne
Cloud
Coffey
Comanche
Cowley
Crawford
Gray
Greeley
Greenwood
Hamilton
Harper
Harvey
Haskell
Hodgeman
Jackson Aotenes
Jefferson
Jewell
Johnson Ee
Kearny
Kingman
Kiowa
Labette
Lane
Leavenworth
Lincoln Owen Eerie
Winn
Epee Nore Tee
Logan
Lyon
Marion
Tarshall
McPherson
Eade
iMiami
Mitchell
Monteome
Morris
Reece
Morton
An Te Nemaha
Neosho
Ness
Norton
Aaeeeseeeneen
Osage
Osborne
Ottawa
Wevene
Philips
Rawlins — Ateemerererneeeees
Eeeteesenreeteneeseneres
Epublie Ee Eamernen Pep Peegenen
Peteeeemene Eee
Riley Eeetete Sistem
Ussell
Sherman
Smith
Stafford
Zang Stanton
Stevens
Washington
Wichita
Bal Wilson
Film on the Red Cross at Jayhawker theater
Warner Brothers two reel technicolor short The Flag of Humanity shows Clara Barton’s Civil War work, Swiss visits, and her rise as first president of the American Red Cross. Running time about 20 minutes. Continues through Saturday with positive reviews.
Four Hazardous Devices Hit London Hospital Grounds
Nov 14 report from London states several patients were fatally injured when four high hazardous material devices struck or fell on the hospital grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Average of 60 stocks shows 46.1 value
The report notes an average reading of 46.1 for sixty stock items with the same 46.1 figure recorded yesterday.
Spain seeks US loan to aid postwar Spain
Washington reports a Spanish request to the United States for a 100 million dollar loan to feed and rehabilitate a hungry Spain after civil war. No decision has been made as events in Europe unfold and Spain clarifies its stance. Some officials question the move due to critical Spanish press attacks on the United States and regional relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Spain
Philippines
Francisco Franco
County Sets Brief for Welfare Medical Aid in Douglas
Douglas county officials meet at the courthouse to finalize a tentative contract with the Douglas County Medical Association for welfare clients. Doctors would cover medical and surgical needs at 2.50 per month per case with the state welfare department seeking a fuller contract before signing. Earl T. Black says no insurmountable obstacles remain to final completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Douglas County
Board of County Commissioners
Mildred D. Watson
County Welfare
H. L. Chambers
Douglas County Medical Association
Walter Stumbo
State Welfare Board
County Welfare Department
The
Medical Association
State Welfare Department
Earl T. Black
Former Student Palmer Bond Forfeited In District Court
Robert M. Palmer former KU student had a $500 bond forfeited after failing to appear for trial on a liquor possession charge. Judge Hugh Means declared the bond posted by Mr. and Mrs. W R Palmer forfeit. The case had a hung jury in May and was set for retrial. Palmer’s whereabouts were unknown after sending a letter from Tulsa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. Palmer
K. U
Hugh Means
Palmer
W. R Palmer
Judge Means
Tulsa
Oklo
Luther H. Sumner
Clarence M. Blaylock
John
Milton P. Beach
Means
Lawrence Hish Rosedale Game Rescheduled for Monday
The Lawrence high and Rosedale football clash moved to Monday at 7 30 p m in Haskell stadium due to cold weather. The change gives the Lions two games in one week as they close the season Friday night November 22 against Ottawa High.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence High
Rosedale Hich
Haskell Stadium
Lions
Ttawa ‘Hich
Kansas
Aren Ecanenes
Germans Claim Big Toll On British Shipping
Berlin reports sinking eight British merchant ships by submarine and planes with severe damage to another vessel. The high command provides no location details but states 28 840 tons of freight were sunk as part of a broader effort against British shipping. Also notes Japanese withdrawal from Kwangsi and southwestern Kwangtu provinces ending a year of fighting in the Japanese Chinese war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
High Command
Germany
Kwengsi
Tokyo
Imperial
Kwangsi Province
Kwanetumr
Legislature May Convene To Enact a Merit System Act
Topeka Nov 14 UP Gov Payne Ratner says urged by many to call a special session to enact a merit system for state employees. A constitutional amendment empowering lawmakers to set up the merit system was approved by voters. Supporters and editors urged a session. Burke may oppose if elected governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Payne Ratner
William Allen White
Emporia
Ratner
Statehouse
Legislative Council
Patner
William H. Burke
Local Christian Endeavor convention opens at First Christian Church
A large local group prepares for the district Christian Endeavor convention starting tomorrow at 7 30 pm at the First Christian Church. Rev Harold G Barr will deliver the opening address Christ Calls is the theme. Delegates come from Shawnee Jefferson Leavenworth Wyandotte Johnson and Douglas counties with Lawrence hosts guiding arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
First Christian Church
Harold G. Barr
The
Christian Church
Barr
Shawnee
Jefferson
Leavenworth
Wyandotte
Johnson
Douglas
Guy Howard
Dorothea Weingartner
O. D. Mabe
Pauline Stoebener
Edwin Burgess
May Key
Marybelle Richardson
Opal Dulaney
Marilee Frame
Walter Love
Lawrence
Reed Returns to Washington After Kansas Visit
Senator Clyde M. Reed of Kansas leaves Parsons after a two week home stay and plans to stay in Washington to work with the Gillette committee on its report for the new session. Mrs Reed will join him in Washington likely in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
Kan
Clyde M. Reed
Kansas
Washington
Congress
Reed
Gillette Committee
Nebraska
Missouri
Illinois
Iowa
Ohio
West Virginia
New Mexico
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
35th Division Mobilization Planned for December 23
Military circles expect the 35th division of the national guard to be called to federal service December 23. Units from Missouri Kansas and Nebraska will mobilize in local armories with Christmas at home. The column notes Camp Joseph T Robinson Arkansas as the receiving camp and lists involved regiments and transport plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
National Guard
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Kansas City Star
War Department
Camp Joseph T. Robinson
Ark
Camp Robinson
Comptroller General of the
United States
Star
110Th Engineers
110Th Quartermaster Regiment
110Th Medical Regiment
Field
Kansa
St. Louis
St. Joseph
Warrensburg
Kan
Baptist Leaders Meet Here in Regional Conference
About 200 Baptist church leaders from Kansas cities including Kane sas City Topeka Leavenworth Ottawa and Emporia will attend a conference for church officers at the First Baptist church tomorrow afternoon and evening led by Dr M Forest Ash brook New York City executive secretary elect of the ministers and missionaries benefit board of the Northern Baptist convention. The event is the final of five planned in Kansas with sessions from 4 30 pm and supper at 6 15 pm followed by an open forum until 9 30 pm with questions on church work and missionary outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanesas City
Topeka
Leavenworth
Ottawa
Emporia
First Baptist Church
M. Forest Ashbrook
New York City
Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board
Northern Baptist Convention
Kansas
Iola
Winfield
Pratt
Manhattan
Lawrence
Charles Warren
Wellsville
H. H. Pennypacker
Howard Haworth
Topoka
William A. Elliott
Ashbrook
Clyde J. Askins
Pittsburg
Kansas Baptist Convention
Koelb
Colonial Tea Room
First Presbyterian Church
Ed. Garich
George 8
Fullbright
Haskell Indians Face Abilene High In Season Close
The Haskell Indians shift kickoff to 2 45 pm for their final 1940 game against Abilene High at Maskell Stadium due to cold weather. Coach Clarence Powlese rest plans before the match. tackle Clifford Brown misses action due to an eye ailment. Four starters close out their high school careers, with admission set at 40 cents for adults and 25 cents for students with tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskell, Indians
Abilene High School Cowboys
Maskell Stadium
Clarence Powlese
Clifford Brown
Wire
Taskell
Guy Neal
Anny Snotted Wolf
Andy “Hicholm
End
Wallace Iron
Snell
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Hitler
Stelin
Dneg
Tran
Afghaniden
British India
Che
Ric
Sia
Janan
Malatinfta Pucaty Molotoff
Adjutant General
U.S
Robert Palmer
Sumner
Lawrence Hish-Rosedale
Solons
C. E
H. G. Barr
Sen. Reed
Baptist
DR. Ashbrook
Haskell Indians
Abilene
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