Churchill rejects Christmas armistice plan in Commons
In the House of Commons on November 26 Prime Minister Churchill curtly rejected a proposal for a Christmas truce in the European war. His son Randolph Churchill, making his maiden speech, urged continued offensive action and warned against half measures while defending resolve and resource limits.
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Randolph Churchill
Italy
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Rifle and Pistol Shoot Opens At R O T C Range
Douglas ey club held monthly meet on the R O T C range with medal shoots and improving scores. Eastern Kansas zone plans form from Atchison Topeka Kansas City and Lawrence. Hinton won first place Rutter second and Ernst earned best percentage gain. Elmeda K Sales sues for divorce against Warren Robert Sales in district court.
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Hamar
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Jewell
Wiley
Francis
Ridgway
Hinton
Rutter
Ernst
Elmeda K. Sales
Warren Robert Sales
Nebraska Wins National Grain Judging Contest in KC
The University of Nebraska led with 5 207 points to take first in the Kansas City national collegiate grain judging contest. Marion Pederson was high individual with 1 751 of 1 800, the top score in 12 years. Kansas State college finished second and Oklahoma A&M third. Emerson Syphers of Kansas State led in crop identification.
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Oklahoma A. & M
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Patria disaster widens refugee tragedy near Haifa
At Haifa harbor 1771 Jewish refugees drifted overboard after the Patria steamer exploded and capsized. Rescue efforts continued as planes droned overhead and tugs searched littered waters for bodies and survivors. Most aboard swam ashore despite the blast, while authorities fear heavy loss of life. The refugees had illegally sought settlement in Palestine and were to be moved to another British colony for the war.
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Britain seeks Bulgarian neutrality in world war
London reports Britain bids Bulgaria stay neutral in the European war. Undersecretary RA Butler confirms Lord Halifax will guard Bulgaria's integrity and independence in any peace settlement if Bulgaria does not join or aid the enemies. Berlin hints Bulgaria unlikely to join the Rome Berlin Tokyo axis for now. Butler notes Bulgaria should not attack Britain’s allies, amid Balkans tensions over a corridor to the Aegean.
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Macedonia
Textbooks Adopted for 1941 42 by State Commission
Topeka November 26 The state school textbook commission adopted four new high school texts one new junior high text and extended a high school text for the 1941 42 term The new high school texts New World Chemistry by Jaffee Ullman Henry three year series Latin Senior English Activities by Atfield and others Economics in Everyday Life by Goodman Moore The extended Economic Geography for Secondary Schools by Colby For junior high Latin Ullman Henry Latin series approved
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Work of Lawrence Artists At Spooner Thayer Museum
Kansas art is exhibited at Spooner Thayer museum as part of National Art Fair Week. William Griffith and daughter Mrs Richard Stevens contribute three pieces. Amelia Sprague Joseph Kellogg Tom Jones Karl Mattern Verner Smith Sam Dickinson Franklin Rice Albert Bloch Paul Mannen Raymond Eastwood are represented. Allen Crafton displays two oils. Emma Crow shows metal work and Eleanora Rent weaves hand woven rugs.
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Spooner-Thayer Museum
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K. U. Art Department
Richard Stevens
Amelia Sprague Joseph
Kellogg
Tom Jones
Karl Mattern
Verner Smith
Sam Dickinson
Franklin Rice
Albert Bloch
Paul Mannen
Exhibition Showcases Local Craft and Design Masters
The Frazier brothers Bernard and Loyal display cert rock grafts and W. H. Johnson contributes a walnut lamp stand. Marjorie Whitney and Betty Schwartz present a fur piece and a hand bound book. The exhibition stays on view for the rest of the week.
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Cert Rock
W. H. Johnson
Marjorie Whitney
Betty Schwartz
Henry to Address YMCA Meeting in Kansas City
Henry is set to address a Y.M.C.A. gathering in Kansas City Missouri on December 2. The Journal-World offers an appreciated gift subscription option.
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Gwinn Henry
Y.M.C.A
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Journal-World
Waxey Gordon Returns To a Tamer Broadway
Waxey Gordon formerly known as Irving Wexler is back on Broadway after seven years in prison. He owes a federal fine of 40 000 dollars and has been ordered to appear December 6 for a court review of his ability to pay the penalty imposed after a 10 year tax invasion sentence.
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Waxey Gordon
Broadway
Waxey
Irving Wexler
Former big shot freed from Leavenworth in prohibition era case
The former whiskey and narcotics trafficker once prominent in Broadway’s flamboyant days was released from Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary last Wednesday and returned home. The government also seeks $40,000 plus nearly $3,060 in taxes on prohibition profits.
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Leavenworth
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