Marked Increase In Naval Activity Amid Mediterranean Clash
Britain claims control of the sea after a major Mediterranean engagement with Italy and Germany. Rome and Berlin dispute results, while British carrier air forces strike Port Laki Tripoli Brindisi Taranto and Valletta as Italian destroyers and German light forces report losses. The clash signals a broad offensive to clear the Mediterranean and threaten Italy.
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Tripoli
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Malta
Valletta
President Roosevelt Flags Air Travel for Possible Return from Trip
President Roosevelt said he might fly home if necessary while away and could reach Washington within 12 hours by air if rail would be too slow. He stressed the plane would be for emergencies and noted guard secrecy complicates presidential travel. He suggested a continental flight could be possible and hinted at defense site visits after the election.
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Roosevelt
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Secret Service
Caribbean
KU Athletics Predict Modest Deficit Despite Small Home Attendance
The University of Kansas athletic corporation expects a manageable deficit for the year despite only about 25 000 fans at Memorial Stadium. A $5 000 payment plus interest has been turned over to Lawrence National Bank for repayment by December 1. Out of town game attendance remained strong and each student activity ticket will contribute an extra $2.90. Officials are trimming expenditures but plan no sport eliminations, shifting some Big Six events to minor sports as previously done in swimming, golf, tennis, and track.
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University of Kansas Athletic Corporation
Lawrence National Bank
Penatees
Senate Quickly Confirms Leahy for France Ambassadorship
The Senate swiftly and unanimously confirmed Admiral William D. Leahy as ambassador to France. Senator George of Georgia moved to waive normal procedures and notify President Roosevelt of the confirmation. A separate effort to confirm J Warren Madden to the US Court of Claims was blocked by Senator Van Denberg.
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Senate
William D. Leahy
France
George
D-Ga
Senate Foreign Affairs Committee
Leahy
Roosevelt
Vandenberg
R-Mich
J. Warren Madden
Labor Board
United States Court of Claims
Ashurst
D-Ariz
Claims Court
Madden
Holt accuses White committee of blood money funding
Senator Holt charged that William Allen White’s Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies was financed by blood money and aimed to involve the United States in war. He said the first checks came from J Pierpont Morgan and claimed much backing came from those with financial interests in the European conflict.
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Washington
Holt
D-W.va
Senate Today
William Allen White
America
United States
J. Pierpont Morgan
German Bomber Down Off Blasket Island
A German bomber crashed into the sea six miles off Blasket Island near the County Kerry coast. All five crew members were rescued and interned. The report notes the incident occurred near Belfast on November 29.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
Blasket Island
Ireland
Kerry
Fighting in Romanian cities as Iron Guard seeks power
Reports filter across the border of heavy casualties in Turiu Severein Craiova and Brasov as Iron Guard attempts to seize public buildings in Transylvania. Premier Ion Antonescu orders drastic measures and the army on standby amid suspected Guard weapon stockpiles.
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Turiu
Severein
Craiova
Brasov
Iron Guard
Ion Antonescu
Romania
Antonescu
King Mihai Leaves Bucharest as Capital Guarded
Reports from Bucharest say King Mihai departed the capital amid growing German and Romanian frontier force presence. Some accounts place him en route to the Yugoslav frontier while others claim he waited on the city outskirts for conditions to clear.
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Bucharest
Mihai
Fascist Forces Massing For a Counteroffensive
Rome reports Italian sources say the Greek advance into Albania has been halted and Fascist forces are massing for a counteroffensive. Mussolini names Gen Alfredo Guzzoni as assistant in the war ministry to strengthen the move, with Badoglio directing from Rome and Soddu commanding in Albania.
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Albania
Mussolini
Alfredo Guzzoni
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Pietri Badoglio
Guzzoni
Ubaldo Soddu
Soddu
British Bombers Target German Submarine Plants
London reports British air raids on German sites tied to U boat production. Stettin shipyard on the Baltic and a Mannheim factory turning out engines were struck, with a 1800 mile round trip claimed for the Stettin raid. The attack also hit a synthetic oil plant at Politz.
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Britain
Air Ministry
Stettin
Baltic Sea
Mannheim
R.a.f.’S
Ministry
Politz
Kansas Postmasters Nominated by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt sent to the Senate for confirmation the Kansas postmaster nominations: Thomas W. Moore Satetha, George S. Althouse Scandia, Lyell D. Ocobock. Washington November 29.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
Republic
Thomas W. Moore
Satetha
George S. Althouse
Scandia
Lyell D. Ocobock
Air Attacks on Britain Aimed To Relieve Pressure on Italy
Berlin reports indicate Germany's air strikes on Britain including Coventry and Liverpool may seek to ease pressure on Italy in the Mediterranean. Neutrals speculate if raids aim to pull British planes from the theater and blunt Allied control of the sea routes as Italy endures a tightened blockade and fuel shortages.
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Italy
Berlin
Germany
Bitain
Coventry T
England
Fenice
Liverpool
Nazi Vessels Escape Tampico During Blockade Run
German freighters Idharwald and Rhein slipped from Tampico under a British blockade bid, steering toward the Caribbean via Yucatan. Mexican gunboat Durango escorted them. Idharwald later refloated after grounding. Ships carried limited fuel and provisions with Spanish ports as targets Vigo and Tenerife.
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Mexico
Idharwald
Rhein
Europe
Mexico City
Caribbean
Yucatan Peninsula
Idarwald
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Orinoco
Panuco
Traffic Toll Seen Higher For 1940 Even With Christmas Rule
The National Safety Council warned the 1940 traffic toll may exceed last year’s, potentially by 2,000, as 27,360 deaths occurred in 10 months, up from 25,700 in 1939. October rose 4 percent to 3,560. December weather, darkness, and holiday shopping may push totals higher.
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National Safety Council
America
Pirot
Nebraska
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Montana
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Maine
North Carolina
Tennessee
Georgia
T. B. Clinic Examinations to Be Conducted by Dr C F Taylor
Dr C F Taylor of Norton will conduct examinations at the Lawrence Memorial hospital Monday for the tuberculosis clinic. Patients should make appointments at the city health office by calling 462 and use the west entrance. The event is sponsored by the Douglas County Tuberculosis and Health association funded through Christmas seal sales.
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C. F. Taylor
Norton
City Health Office
Douglas County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Welfare bonds issued to four counties in 1940
Topeka November 29 four counties authorized by the state revenue and taxation commission to issue forty six thousand dollars in social welfare bonds to aid the needy during December. The allocations are Crawford thirty thousand eight hundred, Cherokee Jefferson seven thousand. Geary.
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State Revenue and Taxation Commission
Crawford
Jefferson
Geary
Roosevelt opposes sales tax for defense revenue
President Roosevelt told reporters he would look with disfavor on a sales tax to raise additional revenue for the defense program. He said no general tax bill talk was heard for the January session and that tonight’s discussion was exploratory with taxes and expenditures to be examined but no decisions made.
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Roosevelt
New KU Relays Club Elects Cal Morrow President
Cal Morrow, Kansas City Federal Land Bank lawyer and 1913 law graduate, was elected president of the KU Relays Club at the annual meeting. Dr. H L Kirkpatrick of Topeka and A E Woestemeyer were named former officers, with W G Hesse of Leavenworth among new executives and about 30 members in attendance at the Eldridge Hotel.
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Cal) Morrow
Federal Land Bank
Kansas City
Law
K. U. Relays Club
H. L. Kirkpatrick
Topeka
A. E. Woestemeyer
Gene Glahn
Lawrence
Abilene
R. G. Rogers
Atchison
Winston L. Anderson
G. Hesse
Leavenworth
C. G. McAdoo
Parsons
Merle Ruble
Pittsburg
George Nettels
Salina
Harry J. Taylor
Emporia
C. J. McCoy
Stewart Campbell
Wichita
Charles Smoot
Marion
Harold Hauser
Russell
Glenn Banker
Eldridge Hotel
Drying Out Weather Brings Sunnier Forecast to Kansas
Topeka reports a 36 hour period of sunshine and mild temperatures labeled drying out by federal meteorologist Flora. Highs in the 55 to 60 range for eastern and southern Kansas with cooler 50s in the northwest. minima near 35 to 40 tonight as little precipitation occurs statewide.
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D. Flora
Kansas
Flora
Mercury
Weather Bureau
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Lebo
Phillipsburg
Missouri
Oklahoma
Colorado
Nebraska
Backers of Logan-Walker Bill to Try Again Monday
Advocates for the Logan-Walter bill plan a new House push on Monday after failing to secure unanimous consent for quick action. Interior Secretary Ickes condemns the measure as hamstringing the New Deal, while Agriculture officials warn it could trigger frivolous court appeals that paralyze farm agencies.
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House
Senate
Ickes
Logan
Walter
Agriculture
Department
Submarine Grénadier Launched at Portsmouth Yard
The Grénadier submarine costing 3 500 000 dollars and built in under nine months was launched at Portsmouth navy yard. Sponsored by Mrs. Walter S. Anderson wife of the rear admiral directing naval intelligence. It is the fourth craft to slide down the ways at Portsmouth this year.
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Grénadier
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Walter S. Anderson
Stock Market Index Steady At 43 8
The average of 60 stocks stands at 43 8 with yesterday showing the same level. Investors monitor gains across sectors as market activity remains quiet and mixed, with little change from the prior session.
YoutHS of Douglas County to be honored at 4-H banquet
Seven 4-H club youths including Helen Shaw and Leta Mae Cox will receive county level awards at the 13th annual 4-H Vocational Agriculture Achievement banquet at the Eldridge hotel hosted by the Douglas County Bankers association. Dr F C Allen will speak on Achievement as 265 members attend.
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Douglas County
Eldridge Hotel
Douglas County Bankers Association
Helen Shaw
Kanwaka Club
Miss Shaw
Leta Mae Cox
Arlene Flory
Firefly
Jean Perkins
Sunflower Club
Mildred Jghanning
Kanwaka
Trené Hoover
Mary Topning
Roy Goff
Vocational Agriculture Department
Liberty Memorial High School
F. C. Allen
K. U
Walter Schaal
Deal Six
Sailor Rescued After Runaway Yacht Bagheera Sails Home
W B Noland, stranded at sea aboard the 45 foot Bagheera, was picked up 158 miles off Point Isabel by a United States destroyer. He stood at the wheel two days and nights with only two gallons of gasoline aboard. His four companions remained ashore in Mexico as rescuers planned to tow the yacht to port.
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Tex
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Ray Boggess
George Erickson
Carleton Boggess
Denzil Hollis
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Victoria
Rio Soto la Marina
Brownsville
Coast Guard
Willkie Arrives at Newark Ahead of Schedule
Wendell L. Willkie arrives at Newark airport from a Florida vacation to a light greeting as only a few mechanics are on hand.
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Newark
N. J
Wendell L. Willkie
Newark Airport
Florida
Wallace credentials presented amid Mexico protest at embassy
Mexican press attacked a throng that shouted Viva Almazan and Down with Wallace as he arrived for the inauguration day. Eighteen demonstrators were arrested after stones were hurled at the U S embassy and police used tear gas. Wallace then presented credentials to President Lazaro Cardenas and visited the presidential palace.
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A. Wallace
Wallace
U. S
Foreign Office
Presidential
Lazaro Cardenas
Ultimas Noticias
Manuel Nunez
Federal District
Juan Andreu Almazan
Santa to Attend Lawrence Parade Next Friday
Lawrence prepares for a big Christmas parade with Santa Claus arriving by special airplane next Friday for a 7 p m start at Sixth and Massachusetts. He will broadcast greetings from the North Pole on WREN at 9 05 Sunday morning. University of Kansas design students and Haskell, plus rural schools, plan parade floats as streets are decorated with lights and evergreens.
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North Pole
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Massachusetts Street
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Bombs Hit Thames Bend and London Fire Center
German sources report air raids over London concentrating on the city center and the royal Victoria docks causing a large fire. A Hurricane fighter was claimed shot down with no listed German losses. Liverpool area also hit with fires and destruction of dock and tank facilities. Grain elevators and mills at Birkenhead reportedly destroyed affecting grain processing for months.
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Thames Bend
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Germany
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John E. Taylor Jr Placed in St John’s Hospital
John Taylor, rear -old son of Mr and Mrs John E Taylor of 328 Locust street, is improving after pneumonia. He became ill November 19 and is confined to St John’s hospital at Leavenworth. He attends Guardian Angel Catholic school for colored boys.
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John. E. Taylor
Locust Street
St. John’s Hospital
Leavenworth
Guardian Angel Catholic School For
Dies Will Continue Exposure of Subversives in Nation
Chairman Dies of the house un American activities committee met with President Roosevelt and said he would press on with exposing subversive elements. He declined to comment on specifics but indicated a second white paper on Nazi activities would be released after review by the state and justice departments. He noted possible information relating to Canada and Italian activities in the United States.
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D-Tex
House Committee On un-American Activities
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Texas
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Big Six Men to Hold Conference in Kansas City Meeting
Big Six faculty representatives plan a Kansas City meeting next Friday and Saturday to discuss appointing a conference commissioner and junior college transfer policies. Dr W W Davis of Kansas will attend as Kansas coaches join other Big Six mentors to review a permanent paid executive under the faculty board and related postseason and bowl considerations.
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Kansas City
W. W. Davis
K. U
Kansas
Big Ten
Pacific Coast
T B Seals Mailed Out to Citizens in Fund Drive
Mrs. Jessie Scott, secretary of the Tuberculosis seal sale, reports packets of stamps are being mailed to Lawrence residents for the fund drive. Money may be mailed back to the association or left at a special desk in the gas office for convenience.
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Jessie Scott
Lawrence
Gags
Willkie Flies From Florida To Address New York Event
Wendell L. Willkie Republican presidential candidate left the Hobe Sound retreat for a quick flight to New York to speak at the national interfraternity conference. He was accompanied by Mrs. Willkie and Charles Francis Coe. He planned to return to Florida in a few days to resume his vacation.
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Willke
Florida
Weather outlook for Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma statewide
Partly cloudy conditions with mild temperatures prevail through Wednesday. Northwest regions turn cooler Saturday with near freezing in eastern Missouri and northern Kansas. Precipitation is limited in Oklahoma and western Kansas, with showers possible in Missouri and eastern Kansas late Tuesday or Wednesday.
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