Night raid hits London St Pauls amid widespread destruction
German night raiders struck London for the 34th straight night, bombing suburbs and the east end of St Pauls cathedral. A direct hit on an air raid shelter caused fatalities, while other targets in the city and across England faced heavy damage and fires.
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London
Germany
Air Ministry
St. Paul’s Cathedral
St. Paul's
Christopher Wren
Wellington
Nelson
Britain
Channel
England
Wales
German Troopships Pass Down Danube by Belgrade
Six German troopships with swastikas moved down the Danube past Belgrade heading toward Romania. Yugoslav officials expressed relief at the move while soldiers were visible on deck from the shore.
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Danube
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Rumania
British Bombers Fire Across Invasion Coast Ports
London reports the Royal Air Force hit France Belgium and Holland coast ports last night. Blenheim bombers dropped three tons of explosives and set rail stations and quayside storehouses ablaze. RAF daylight raids into Germany were also expanded and three German destroyers in Brest harbor were struck. Albacores of the fleet air arm carried out the mission amid heavy anti aircraft fire.
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London
Royal Air Force
France
Belgium
Holland
Air Ministry
Coastal Command
Ministry
Port de Maree
R.A.F
Germany
Brest
Brittany
Fleet Air Arm
Memorial Services Set For Late Chancellor Lindley
Bloomington service will be led by Herman B Wells with tributes from Indiana University leaders and Kansas City editor Roy A. Roberts among speakers here. Lindley sons Ernest and Stanley plan to attend with relatives arriving from Washington and Fergus Falls for the Sunday observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindley
E. H. Lindley
Indiana University
Bloomington
Ind
Herman B. Wells
William Lowe Bryah
Burton D. Myers
School of Medicine
Atkinson
Crop estimates up for corn and wheat in 1940 season
The agriculture department forecasts this year’s corn crop at 2,352,185,000 bushels and total wheat at 792,332,000 bushels. It cites prior month figures and compares to last year and the ten year average, breaking down wheat into winter and spring components and noting Kansas yields and totals.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Kansas
Defense appropriations signed for 228 million plan
President Roosevelt signed a defense appropriation bill totaling 228,132,013 dollars. About 170 million dollars is allocated to agencies contributing to the national defense program. The signing marks a major funding step for defense efforts.
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Washington
Roosevelt
De Gaulle lands in Cameroons to rally Free French forces
General Charles De Gaulle arrived in Duala Cameroons on October 9 and raised his Free French flag on Cameroons soil for the first time since the armistice. He reviewed troops with Governor General Leclerc and praised Cameroons for joining the war effort against Germany, promising sacrifice and resolve.
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Duala
Cameroons
de Gaulle
Charles de Gaulle
Duboc
Dakar
le Glerc
Germany
London
Loca
LeClerc
Cameroon
de Gauwle
Hitler
Senegal
French Cameroons
Alumni Board to Meet in Preparations for 75th Anniversary
Fred Ellsworth met with Oscar S. Stauffer and Bal Jeffrey at Topeka to prep material for the alumni board meeting here Saturday. The group will convene in the Alumni office at the University of Kansas Saturday morning to plan observance of the university seventy fifth anniversary next spring. A luncheon follows the business session in Memorial Union building.
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Fred Ellsworth
Oscar S. Stauffer
Alumni Board of Directors
Bal Jeffrey
Topeka
University of Kansas
Memorial Union
Batista Sworn In as Cuba's President
In Havana on October 10 Fulgencio Batista aged 39 ex army sergeant was sworn in today as president of the Cuban republic.
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Havana
Fulgencio Batista
No Recess in Congress as Members Slip Away on Campaign Errands
Washington reports a partisan stalemate over a recess as House and Senate leaders debate leaving for the campaign period. Democrats seek a longer break but lack votes while Republicans push for brief adjournments. Both chambers expect little action before November 18.
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Washington
House
Rayburn
Senate
Barkley
Kentucky
McNary
Oregon
Willkie Rally Draws Big Crowds in New England
Wendell L. Willkie addressed a large New London crowd and said the Roosevelt administration bungled domestic and international affairs. Police estimated about 10,000 attended in New London, while Connecticut turnout later drew thousands as Willkie pressed for reviving small business and attacking the New Deal. He planned a Providence speech and more impromptu talks in Massachusetts on the following day.
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Willkie
Providence
R. I
Wendell L. Willkie
New London
Conn
Roosevelt
Europe
United States
William Babcock
Connecticut
New England
America
New Haven
Rhode Island
Boston
Massachusetts
Weather Outlook for Kansas Tomorrow With Light Showers Possible
Cloudless skies return to Kansas tomorrow with mild temperatures after light showers expected in the eastern half today. Federal Meteorologist S D Flora says little rain is anticipated statewide. Temperatures range from lows 40s to highs 70s with eastern areas cooler tonight. Rainfall reports include Concordia .23 and Phillipsburg .07 inches.
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Topeka
Kansas
S. D. Flora
Flora
Phillipsburg
Goodland
Concordia
Chanute
Wichita
Lebo
Educators Confer on Adult Education in Kansas
About 60 to 70 individuals from organized state groups attended the Kansas State Committee on Adult Education meeting at the University of Kansas. Supt. Clifford D. Dean and Ralph Graber led sessions with representatives from extension divisions, N Y A, Kansas state employment service, and other groups. The conference ran from 9 a m till afternoon with a noon recess and luncheon to share methods and promote cooperation among organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas State Committee On
University of Kansas
Clifford D. Dean
Ralph Graber
Lawrence Evening School
N.Y.A
Kansas State Employment Service
Speed Up Army War Plane Production
Washington officials disclosed that orders were issued to accelerate production of army air planes to the maximum capacity.
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Washington
Pi—War Department
New Jersey Grand Jury Indicts Wilhelm Kunze and Bund Leaders
The Sussex county grand jury indicted Wilhelm Kunze national bund Fuehrer and eight others for promoting hatred against Jews at Camp Nordland Andover. August Klapprott and Mathias Kohler were charged with speeches promoting racial hatred. Indicted also were Wilbur Kee gan Leonard Clark Rev John C Fitting Richard Schiele Paul Schaarschmidt Carl Schipphorst George Neuppert for permitting the speeches.
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Newton
N. J
Sussex County
Grand Jury
Wilhelm Kunze
bundes-Fuehrer
August Klapprott
Bund
Camp Nordland
Andover
Klapprott
Mathias Kohler
Wilbur V. Keegan
West New York
Leonard D. Clark
New York
Free America
Kunze
John C. Fitting
Richard Schiele
Paul Schaarschmidt
Carl Schipphorst
George, Neuppert
City Planning Board Joins National Association for City Planning
The Lawrence city planning board voted to join the National Association of City Planners headquartered in Chicago to receive reports and articles aiding local planning. Officials discussed asphalt paving on Massachusetts Street north of Eleventh and potential future repairs, traffic rerouting, zoning appeals procedures, and subdivision regulations.
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City Planning Board
Wiedemann’s
National Association of City Planners
Chicago
Probnate
George M. Beal
Massachusetts Street
Eleventh Street
Twentieth
Lawrence
Board of Zoning Appeals
C. B. Russell
Albert Martin
Charles Holmes
Bill Hutson
Art Weaver
W. D. Durell
Charles Louk
Durell
K. U
Millard Wiley
Ben Babb
CSEP
Willard ‘Larkin
C. M. Gorrill
Gorrill
Britain reports total 38 077 casualties since war began
Official lists show London and Britain’s forces tally 21 867 dead or captured and 16 210 wounded, plus civilian losses from the German air siege. Breakdown: Army 22 179 casualties, Navy 10 011, Air Force 5 887. This week’s reports show a drop in casualties.
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London
Britain
Churchill
Germany
Italy
Air Force
Navy
England
No Bombs-Only Thunder Over London Sparks Laments
Londoners rushed to air raid shelters as mysterious explosions rolled over the city on October 10. The blasts proved to a fierce thunderstorm, causing alarm before an all clear and later humor at the mistaken fears.
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London
Standard Life Association marks 50 years with events
The Standard Life Association celebrates its 50th anniversary with a three day program at the home office inviting about 50 agents and secretaries. Highlights include tours, a luncheon at the Eldridge hotel, a speech by Prof. E. C. Buehler, a banquet and dance with Henry J. Allen as speaker, and an open house for locals.
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Standard Life Association
Home Office
Eldridge
E. C. Buehler
Speech Department
K. U
Henry Allen
Henry J. Allen
Kansas
Lawrence and
Vicinity
Miner heads to Washington for civil service post
Goldie C. Miner of the Journal-World staff for 11 years will report to Washington D C October 23 as a clerk and typist in the war department. She earned the civil service appointment through a competitive exam and has served as secretary to W C Simons, general manager of The World Company, and previously to the Lawrence city schools superintendent.
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Goldie C. Miner
Journal-World Office
Washington, D. C
War Department
National Defense
Journal-Worlds
Lawrence City
Joint U.S. Britain Talks on Pacific War Supply
London October 10 British undersecretary H A Butler told the House of Commons the United States and Britain are discussing withholding war materials from Japan and possible Pacific cooperation. He avoided direct replies to questions on Dutch East Indies protection and consultations with Russia China and the Netherlands.
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London
Japan
Pacific Ocean
United States
H. A. Butler
House of Commons
Butler
Josiah C. Wedgwood
Pacific
Dutch East Indies
Fire drills conducted in Lawrence area schools
Public schools in Lawrence held fire drills during Fire Prevention Week. Chief Paul Ingels and J M Johnson visited Woodlawn and Lincoln, with Johnson addressing a high school assembly. A table lists exit times for ten buildings, showing six improved vs last year.
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Lawrence
Paul Ingels
Fire Department
Ingels
J. M. Johnson
K.E.P
Woodlawn
Lincoln
Johnson
Haskell Institute
WREN
PEP
Central
New York
McAllaster
Cordley
Pinckney
Whitcomb to become president during Emporia big day
Leslie George Whitcomb will be inaugurated as president of the College of Emporia on a day that also marks Homecoming and Founders Day. The ceremony includes an honorary degree, a dedication service, and a football game against Emporia Teachers, with notable attendees and a luncheon.
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Emporia
Kan
Cp— College of Emporia
Leslie George Whitcomb
Altar of
Christian Education
Whitcomb
Presbyterian College
Orlo Chaguill
First Presbyterian Church
William A. Smith
Supreme Court
Ratner
William Lindsay Young
William Allen White
Stock Market Index Rises to 45.8 Yesterday
The index for 60 stocks climbed to 45.8, reversing a prior 43.8 reading. Market data show gains across sectors as investors weighed recent moves.
Five Kansas Airports May Be Expanded Under Defense Plan
Washington reports five Kansas airports Wichita Topeka Goodland Salina and Manhattan may be expanded under a 40 million national defense airport program. The Civil Aeronautics Administration rated these sites as defense factors and a wartime board will decide which up to 250 locations receive funding.
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Kansas
Defense
Washington
Wichita
Topeka
Goodland
Salina
Manhattan
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Secretaries of War, Navy and Commerce
Congress
Donald H. Connolly
Civil Aeronautics Administrator
Houte
Connolly
Michener
R-Mich
Senator Richard urges support for merit amendment at joint league luncheon
Senatarles A. Richard of Seneca calls for support of the merit amendment to be voted on November 5. He argues patronage hinders efficiency and promises the merit system will attract skilled workers, enable advancement by performance, and save taxpayers money while reserving major policy positions for public opinion. He spoke at Wiedemann's during a League of Women Voters Kiwanis meeting.
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Senatarles A. Richard
Seneca
League of Women Voters
Kiwanis Club
Senator Richard
Richard
Kansas
Michigan
Wiedemann’s
First Christian Church
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Epping
Essex
Primrose Hill
Indiana University Mento
General de Gaulle
Ellsworth
New Deal
New Jersey
Fuehrer
Douglas County
Standard Life
Fraternal Aid Association
Fratern
Fraternal Union of
Denver
North American Union
Heptasophs of
Maryland
Bankers Reserve Society of Iowa
United Benevolent Association of Texas
U. S
Leslie Whitcomb
Peters
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