London Bombing Under Clear Skies Amid Refreshed Attacks
London reports 27 German bombers destroyed by 7 p m as raids extend to Kent and northwest England. British planes down several attackers while fresh air raids target shipping and airfields from the Netherlands to Boulogne. A London removal plan offers lodging allowances to families displaced by the attacks.
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Eastbourne
Kent
British Press Association
England
Netherlands
Boulogne
France
Germany
Far East
Burma
Japan
Britain
Malcolm MacDonald
Reich
Harlingen
New Infantile Paralysis Cases Reach 27 in Kansas
Topeka reports 7 day total of 27 new infantile paralysis cases the lowest weekly total since early August. Eight counties added to the Sept 29 Oct 5 record including Atchison Jackson Jefferson Marshall Neosho Osage Wyandotte with a year total of 422. Officials expect the downward trend to continue as cooler weather sets in and year end cases may approach 500.
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Topeka
Kansas
State Board of Health
Stock Market Index Signals Mixed Day in New England
Average of 60 stocks stood at 44.8 with a Saturday reading of 45 as investors weighed modest gains. The note ends with a dental office return and a contact for Dr. C. F. O Brya n in Massachusetts.
German Troops Enter Rumania to Keep the Country on Their Side
Berlin reports authorized Nazi sources reveal German troop movements into Romania to secure oil supplies and guard against British sabotage. Aims include protecting oil centers, aiding naval and air base plans near Mamaia and Galati, and building a west east highway across Romania.
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Treasury eyeing peacetime record deficit in 1941 plans
Washington reports the treasury projects a $13.0 billion outlay and about a $5.76 billion deficit for the current fiscal year, the second highest peacetime total behind 1919. Officials contrast this with earlier January Roosevelt requests and note large defense spending and carryover funds.
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Congress
Hospital Superintendent Seeks Resignation at Lawrence Memorial
Miss Maude Landis, superintendent of Lawrence Memorial Hospital, tendered her resignation to the board today after five years as director. She will remain on staff until a successor is named and announced no future plans.
Board of Education to Meet Tonight at High School
The board of education will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight at 7 30 at the high school.
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Rotary talk warns Kansas losses threaten future growth
Sam Wilson, Topeka state chamber manager, warned at a Rotary noon meeting that Kansas faces a population decline from 1930 to 1940 while the state’s rich resources offer industrial growth prospects. He cited regional imbalances, pointed to trained young people leaving, and urged leveraging coal oil lead and natural gas to boost development. George Hedrick praised Wilson and introduced locals and visitors at the Lawrence club.
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Rotary Today
Sam Wilson
Topeka
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Oklahoma
South Dakota
United States
Nebraska
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George Hedrick
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Topekan
Regulations Against Jews in Paris Ordered by German Authorities
All Jews who fled from German occupied French territory were forbidden to return today in the first definite regulations of Jews and Jewish business ordered by German military authorities of the occupied zone.
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Berlin
Japan Denies War Threat In Pacific Standstill
Tokyo reports official denial from the foreign office that Foreign Minister Yosuke Matsuoka did not threaten war. The United States insists on maintaining the status quo in the Pacific as tensions remain.
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Yosuke Matsuoka
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Pacific
Willkie Pleads for Civil Liberties in Hague Stronghold
In Jersey City Wendell Willkie denounced Mayor Frank Hague calling him a puny Hitler and urged protection of civil liberties as essential to national defense. He addressed about 15 000 supporters in Journal Square and planned an auto caravan, with events at Newark Stadium and a Mutual broadcast. He met Republican chair Joseph W. Martin and AFL leader William Green and discussed no third term day amid domestic freedom concerns.
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Jersey
Newark Stadium
New York
Joseph W. Martin
William Green
American Federation of Labor
John L. Lewis
C.i.co
Yonkers
Walters Stars As Reds Tie World Series In 4 0 Win
At Crosley Field Cincinnati on October 7 Bucky Walters starred for the Reds pitching a four hitter and batting in two runs including a homer to left field. Cincinnati defeated Detroit 4 to 0 to even the World Series at three games each. Walters allowed eight hits in 18 innings across the start and relief. Rowe struggled for Detroit in the first, giving up four runs in the opening frame.
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Tebbetts
Detroit Beats Cincinnati In Rainy Major League Tilt
Detroit and Cincinnati produced a midseason clash with Walters homering for Cincinnati while New York, McCormick and Werber led the visitors. Pitching mixed with errors and walks, Gorsica and Hutchinson stifled scoring before Rowe took the loss as 30,481 watched at the park.
G O P Meeting Schedule Includes Jones and Speakers
Johnson County probate judge G O P W C Jones will headline a Republican central committee meeting at Willow Springs township hall tonight at 8. Chairman J B Wilson says two more GOP gatherings this week feature Richard McEntire at Kanwaka hall on Wednesday and Joe Nickell at Lecompton high school on Friday with Stevens and Rankin also speaking.
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Olathe
Johnson County
Republican Central Committee
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G.O.P
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Wilson
Kanwaka
Richard McEntire
State Corporation Commission
Lecompton Rural High School
Joe Nickell
Topeka
Shawnee County
State Senate
Richard B. Stevens
R. C. Rankin
Allen warns England could fall next if war shifts gears
Topeka Oct 7 Henry J Allen former Kansas governor and U S senator told a three state Kiwanis convention England would have fallen first if the war outcome were different He blamed the United States for war developments and criticized defense spending while urging readiness and swift action ahead of a planned Rexair banquet speaker Col T Russ Hill and a St Louis delegation arriving for the three day meeting
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Wichita
Atlantic Ocean
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U.S
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William H. Bryan
St. Louis
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Arkansas
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Rexair, Inc
Detroit
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Students Undergo Surgery At Watkins Memorial Hospital
David Rosen a junior in the KU school of engineering spent the weekend in Watkins Memorial hospital after a tonsillectomy Saturday morning. Robert Weaver a Kansas City Kan freshman underwent an appendectomy early this morning at Watkins hospital.
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K.U. School of Engineering
Watkins Memorial Hospital
Robert Weaver
Kansas City
Kan
Watkins Hospital
Induction prep under way for 137th Infantry guardsmen
Col Charles H Browne commander of the 137th Infantry Kansas National Guard met with army officials to review a 24 item mobilization checklist as civilian soldiers prepare for federal service next month. Major Ellis G Christensen will tour home stations to ensure readiness ahead of M day set for November 25 with training at Camp Joseph T Robinson.
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Horton
137Th Infantry
Kansas National Guard
Army
Edward J. Renth
Kansas
Ellis G. Christensen
Emporia
Browne
War Department
State Adjutant General
Christensen
137Th
Lawrence
Joseph T. Robinson
Little Rock
Ark
Balch to Speak for Harold Harding at Democratic HQ
Dr. W. M. Balch Baker University historian will address listeners over station WREN tomorrow at 6 30 p m in support of Harold Harding Democratic candidate for Congress from Kansas City second district. He will then speak at 8 p m at Democratic headquarters where the public is invited.
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Baker University
Wren
Harold Harding
Kansas City
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Methodist Conference
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Safety Week Sets First Driver Contest In Lawrence
A driver contest kicks off Safety Week with eight prizes for best women and men drivers. A committee selects two winners, a man and a woman, for wash and grease jobs, motor oil, spark plugs, brake work, and a seat cushion donated by local firms. Safety HQ opens on Massachusetts Street with daily film showings at 2 p.m. and Chamber of Commerce luncheon remarks by Major Will Zurbucken.
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Jude Anderson
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R. O. Burgert
L. L. Richardson
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Eldridge
Will Zurbuchen
Highway Patrol
Wichita
Safety Council
Curtis Wilks
Lathrop B. Read
The
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C of C Group to Aid Haskell Football Sales
Chamber of Commerce sports committee will escort Indian students in the business district tomorrow to promote season ticket sales for Haskell football. Four home games are scheduled including a Friday night opener against William Chrisman of Independence, Missouri. Other home opponents are Benton of St. Joseph, Kansas School of the Deaf, and Abilene. Season tickets cost $1.50 including tax.
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William Chrisman
Independence
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Hopes for Congressional Recess Fade After NLRB Ruling
Washington Oct 7 The drive for a congressional recess to November 18 wanes as House leaders warn no vote will be offered without clear support. Republican Martin opposes extended breaks while some Democrats oppose constant sessions. Jackson’s informal ruling on NLRB decisions stirs push to overturn.
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Dedication of Black Jack Marker Near Baldwin
A historical marker for the 1856 Battle of Black Jack will be dedicated tomorrow at 3 PM on US 50N, three miles east of Baldwin. W C Simons will speak, with R C Rankin presiding, and local figures including Barbara Hays and veteran C W Bailey will participate. The Baldwin high school band will perform, and Boy Scouts will assist.
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Kansas State Historical Society
R. C. Rankin
Douglas County Historical Society
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William Abbott
C. W. Bailey
Barbara Hays
Martin P. Hays
Boy Scouts
T. M. Frazee
D. J. Fair
Kansas Highway Commission
Harold Snider
Palmyra Old Settlers Association
Baldwin High School
Weather Shifts Back To Warmer Skies For Kansas
Statewide showers brought moisture to late maturing crops over the weekend with Chanute and Wichita at 71 degrees. A mass of cold air moved through Kansas but a moderating sun and warmer highs near 70 to 74 degrees were forecast for tomorrow as eastern counties call for more rain to aid sorghum growth.
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Chanute
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Ellis
Goodland
Phillipsburg
Wichita
S. D. Flora
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Nebraska
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Mercury
Senate Approves Rivers Bill for Defense Projects
The Senate approved a rivers and harbors bill authorizing 34.5 million dollars for national defense projects. The action was reported from Washington on October 7, highlighting the measure's scope and funding level.
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