Civilians Leave Finland Cities Ahead of Soviet Move
Helsinki reports urge all able civilians to prepare to leave Helsinki and Viipuri as Soviet warships mass at Kronstadt with troops along Baltic frontiers. Finnish mission heads to Moscow to discuss economic political issues while air defense measures and civil defense efforts intensify.
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Helsinki
Viipuri
Urho Kekkonen
Moscow
Russia
Baltic States
Gulf of Finland
Leningrad
Kronstadt
Civil Defense Service
Baltic Sea
Finland
Baltic
Juho Kusti Paasikivi
Stockholm
Kremlin
Soviet Russia
Federal Judge Refuses To Quash Russell Charge
Federal Judge Charles A Woodward would not quash the Lindbergh law indictment accusing Jack Russell also known as Oliver Lawrence Dressler of kidnapping and killing William Scott Hamilton a 23 year old flour salesman from Arkansas City Kansas. Hamilton’s body was found in a ditch near Ringwood Illinois after his July 14 disappearance. Russell tied to escape from McAlester Oklahoma prison was recaptured by a rural sheriff near Ozark Arkansas.
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Chicago
Charles A. Woodward
Jack Russell
Oklahoma
William Scott Hamilton
Arkansas City
Kan
Hamilton
Ringwood
Russell
Oliver Lawrence Dressler
McAlester
Okio
Ozark
Ark
Three Killed In Blast At City Dry Cleaning Plant
An explosion leveled a dry cleaning plant and shattered a nearby movie theater wall injuring 31 as 75 spectators watched. Police reported 19 people taken to hospitals and a dozen treated at the scene.
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New York
Valentine
Chamberlain Delays Commons Speech for Dominion Talks
Prime Minister Chamberlain postponed his Commons reply to Hitler’s overtures from Wednesday to Thursday to allow fuller consultations with Dominion governments. Britain intensifies air defenses and surveys the Siegfried line while naval patrols respond to German activity in the North Sea.
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Chamberlain
House of Commons
Adolf Hitler
John Simon
Commons
David Lloyd George
Britain
Council For Peace and Reconstruction
Lloyd George
Kingsley Wood
Dominions
Lord Riverdale
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
Royal Air Force
Siegfried Line
Germany
Westwall
Air Activ
No Peace Offers in Europe War, Roosevelt Says
President Roosevelt at a press conference denies peace overtures in the European conflict and notes submarine sightings off Florida. He cites an amusing parable about peace talks and declines new information on foreign vessels oil movements for Mexico. The Agriculture Department issues October crop figures with corn wheat oats and potatoes annual comparisons and yields.
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Roosevelt
Europe
Germany
Hitler
Lord Beaverbrook
Pete
Adam
Garden of Eden
Eve
Caribbean
White House
Miami
Fla
Key West
Althe
Mexico
Agriculture Department
Death of C. E. Craig editor of Pleasanton paper
Pleasanton Kansas October 10 C E Craig longtime editor of the Pleasanton Observer Enterprise died after a stroke two days earlier He was 41 years in the business and had merged the Observer with the Pleasanton Enterprise in 1912 His widow two children and two grandchildren survive Funeral services will be held in Pleasanton Wednesday afternoon
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Pleasanton
Kan
P— C. E. Craig
Pleasanton Observer-Enterprise
Martha V. Craig
J. R. Holmes
Louise Craig Samuel
J. T. Craig
Kincaid High School
Craig
Pleasanton Enterprise
The
Observer
J. Frank Smith
Pleasant
Explosion Forces Abandonment Of British Steamer Marwarri
An explosion off the coast of Wales drove the crew of the British 8,063 ton steamer Marwarri to abandon ship. Five of the 91 crew were injured, none seriously. The cause and fate of the vessel were not yet known.
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London
Wales
Germans Say Warplanes Hit British Cruiser Off Norway
German high command reported Nazi aircraft scored hits on a British cruiser off Norway's west coast. Six heavy bombs struck the target and two German planes made emergency landings on Danish soil. It was unclear if the cruiser returned fire.
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Kingsley
North Sea
Royal Navy
Kiel Canal
Baltic
Admiralty
Norway
Berlin
High Command
Young Republicans Elect Baldwin City Leader
At Baker University a Young Republicans meeting elected Ed Beachamp Osawatomie son of Rev. E. E. Beachamp as president. Other officers include Betty Harvey Council Grove as vice president and Klena McKinley Kansas City Missouri as secretary treasurer with Dale Martin Baldwin as publicity manager.
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Young Republicans
Baldwin City
Baker University
Ed Beauchamp
E. E. Beachamp Osawatomie
Betty Harvey
Council Grove
Klena McKinley
Kansas City
Dale Martin
Baldwin
Motion To Split Bill Is Defeated In Senate Vote
Washington Oct 10 Administration forces in the senate defeated a motion to separate shipping provisions of the neutrality bill from the arms embargo repeal. The vote was 65 to 26. Senators Capper and Reed of Kansas supported splitting the bill.
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Washington
Senate
Capper
Reed
Kansas
Barkley
Kentucky
Borah
R-Ida
Palmyra Old Settlers Reunion Held in Baldwin
Palmyra township Old Settlers held a reunion in Baldwin at the Methodist church fellowship hall with about 75 attending. Perry Stevens of Vinland was elected president Myra Taylor of Baldwin vice president and Mrs Delbert Preston secretary treasurer. William J Williams head of Baker University education department was main speaker on What Remains to Us of the Work of the Pioneers.
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Palmyra Township
Fellowship Hall
Methodist Church
Baldwin
Perry Stevens
Vinland
Myra Taylor
Delbert Preston
William J. Williams
Department of Education
Baker University
Palmyra
Miller elected moderator of Kansas Presbyterian Synod
Rev. Arthur B. Miller of Pittsburg was elected unanimously moderator of the 76th Kansas Presbyterian Synod at the opening session. Gov. Payne Ratner welcomed the annual conference stating mankind needs the church more than ever before.
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Topeka
Arthur B. Miller
Pittsburg
76Th
Kansas Presbyterian Synod
Payne Ratner
Oldest U.S. woman telegrapher dies on Chicago fire anniversary
Miss Eliza Stone aged 97 died in Oswego New York on the 68th anniversary of the Chicago fire She reportedly stayed at her telegraph post to summon help and inform a startled world her dedication marked the day and place of remembrance
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Oswego
N. Y
Eliza Stone
Chicago
Twenty One Candles for Mrs Roosevelt Birthday Cake
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt looks to her fifty fifth birthday with her sons James of Hollywood and Elliott of Fort Worth likely by her side. She notes the Roosevelts always have birthday cakes with the same number of candles, twenty one.
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Mrs. Roosevelt
Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
James
Hollywood
Elliott
Fort Worth
Tex
Roosevelts
Fire drills conducted across public schools this morning
Fire prevention week activities kicked off with drills at all Lawrence public schools. Theodore Charlton announced the efforts and six firemen led the 8 30 a m rounds, with rapid evacuations recorded at Junior High Central Building Manual Old High and other campuses. Additional inspections and talks planned through Friday.
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Theodore Charlton
Charlton
Old High
Cordley
McAllaster
New York
Pinckney
Lincoln
Woodlawn
Lawrence
Cooperative Club
N. K
Nelsons
Clear Sky Returns to Topeka Weather Update
The forecast predicts fair weather and near normal temperatures across Kansas for the rest of the week. Eastern counties report soil moisture and slight rainfall while western areas remain dry, with cool nights and highs around 70 to 75 in the southeast. Frost observed last night at Goodland. minimums expected near 45 to 49 in west and 65 to 70 in east.
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Topeka
Kansas
S. D. Flora
Lecomaton
Kansas City
Emporia
Garnett
Eureka
Fort Scott
Independence
Columbus
Winfield
Wichita
Florence
Goodland
Flora
Bangboard Special Hat Prices Rise After Supply Diminishes
Prices on Bangboard Special hats will rise as current stock of 284 hats sells out. The National Cornhusking Contest promotion fueled demand, and retailers report a 20 cent hike on future orders. Hats are sold wholesale through the Chamber of Commerce and retailed by men’s clothiers with small profits.
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Chamber of Commerce
Stock Market Index Climb Ends at 52.2
The average of 60 stocks finished at 52.2, reversing yesterday's drop to 41.8. Investors monitored shifts in the market as trading closed. Shares in several sectors led the late-day advance.
Hitler Calls for German Sacrifice in Winter Relief Drive
Berlin Oct 10 Hitler declared Germany will fight to the end if needed as the winter relief campaign opens. He urged unity, warned that no power will force Germany to its knees, and noted readiness for peace if western allies accept it. The plan includes merging relief with the Red Cross and a vast repatriation of Germans from Baltic and southeastern Europe.
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Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Reich
Fuehrer
Poland
Hitler
Red Cross
Rudolf Hess
Joseph Paul Goebbels
Baltic States
Europe
Latvia
Estonia
Lithuania
Man Who Executed 300+ Deaths Dies in Queens Home
Robert G. Elliott, 65, long time official executioner for five eastern states, died of coronary embolism in Richmond Hill Queens. He oversaw more than 300 executions including Hauptmann Sacco and Vanzetti and Ruth Snyder. He opposed legalized killing, noting state revenge and ongoing crime.
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New York
Robert G. Elliott
Richmond Hill
Queens
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Lindbergh
Sacco and
Vanzetti
Massachusetts
Elliott
Sve
Ruth Snyder
Judd Gray
Crowley
University of Kansas Opens Civil Aviation Training Class
Thirty five students began ground school in the civilian aviation program at the University of Kansas. Howard Henry taught history of aviation as the course covers theory of flight meteorology navigation engines radio instruments parachutes and air commerce rules over 72 hours. Federal sponsorship requires two weeks of classes before flight instruction and at least 50 students eventual enrollment. Dr Lyle S Powell conducted final medical tests for 24 applicants.
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University of Kansas
Howard Henry
Lyle S. Powell
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Richard Gallogly Surrenders to Texas Sheriff
Richard Gallogly, a fugitive wealthy Atlanta life- term, surrendered to Sheriff Smoot Schmid in Dallas Texas. He claimed innocence of the murder for which he was convicted and vowed to fight extradition. Gallogly said he fled to Texas after escaping a hospital transfer from Atlanta to Reidsville.
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Dallas
Tex
Richard Gallogly
Atlanta
Smoot Schmid
Gallogly
Texas
Oglethorpe University
Reidsville
Bergdoll wife bears sixth child in Philadelphia
Mrs. Berta Bergdoll gave birth to a girl in Philadelphia. She is the wife of Grover Bergdoll the World War draft dodger who was found guilty of desertion by a New York court martial and sentenced to three more years in addition to his five year term.
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Philadelphia
Berta Bergdoll
Grover Bergdoll
French Troops Repel Nazi Assaults Near Saarbruecken
Paris reports say French forces turned back repeated German attacks south of Saarbruecken with grenades and rifle fire. German raids sought prisoners and position data but failed. both sides increased munitions as Daladier prepared a radio reply to Hitler's peace gestures.
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Paris
Saarbruecken
Saarbrucken
Luxembourg
Lauterbourg
Daladier
Armory plans to be ready for bidding in Lawrence
Lawrence plans and specifications for the armory and community building are expected by week’s end. The city council meets Monday evening to consider the plans and authorize bids after three weeks of advertising.
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Lawrence
F. A. Russell
Armory Committee
Russell
A. W. Berger
Ways and Means Committee
Armory
Rhodes-Seltsam Company
City Water Sinking Fund
Berger
Ben Ballb
North Lawrence
South Lawrence
Babb
Storm near Eudora causes farm damage and toppled structures
A violent windstorm near Eudora with rain and hail damaged farm buildings and trees. A half mile wide swath toppled cornstalks, blew down chicken and hog houses, a cow barn wall, and a 16 by 16 brooder on multiple nearby farms.
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Eudora
Clint Wade
John Kansig
Deay
Ernest Milburn
Henry Frye
Howard Miller
Captain’s Creek
Ted Brecheisen
Louie Schellack
Albert Miller
Kansig Place
Kansas Weather Forecast Relates Warmth Across Regions
The Kansas forecast calls for fair skies with cooler readings in the extreme southeast and warmer conditions in the west and north central areas tonight through Wednesday. Temperatures show a high yesterday near 62 and a low around 44 today with rainfall noted at .40 inch yesterday.
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Kansas
Peepee
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