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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1939

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Pact With Turkey Cheers All Britain

Britain praises the British French Turkish pact signed at Ankara as a strategic move for six years to deter aggression in the Mediterranean and align Balkan states. London reports say the agreement reassures Western front cohesion and counters Soviet influence while easing pressure on Allied forces.

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Von Papen Report On Nazi Talks With Turkey

Berlin reports a British Turkish pace tension as Von Papen, the German ambassador to Turkey, arrives in Ankara amid Nazi efforts to shape relations with their wartime ally. Turkish reservations are noted as a potential loophole while Ankara signs a treaty yesterday.

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Submarine Sighted Off Daytona Beach by Local Anglers

Daytona Beach residents Ger wn M George Messer and fishermen Clarence V. Haden and John F. Good reported spotting a submarine several miles off the pier. Messer described a conning tower and hull line through binoculars before it submerged. The witnesses corroborated the sighting from the ocean pier.

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Debate over Lindbergh talk sparks Senate criticism

Senator Brown accuses Charles A. Lindbergh of promoting nationalist imperialism while urging U S neutrality legislation. Lindbergh’s radio remarks about influencing the Americas’ freedom are challenged as unfounded. Other senators back neutrality and warn against aiding Britain or Canada outside policy.

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Gambling czar Carolla sentenced to six years and a day

Mauricio Carolla, once a powerful link between politics and the underworld, was sentenced by Judge Merrill Bootes to six years and a day for perjury and related charges. He pled guilty to mail fraud and tax evasion after a jury convicted him of perjury, with further sentences for other counts. He will serve at Leavenworth alongside noted figures from the Democratic machine.

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Moscow press downplays Turkish pact amid European realignments

The Moscow press largely ignored Britain France and Turkey’s new treaties while praising Soviet Russia’s strengthened position following recent Germany and Baltic state accords. It notes Molotov and Saracovlu exchange telegrams and confirms a frontier treaty with Germany. In Washington the wage hour law is said to have stabilized wages more than increasing take home pay for about 350000 workers.

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Scores Tonight from Lawrence-Emporia Football Game

Journal-World will publish half time and final scores from the Lawrence-Emporia football game at Emporia. The game starts at 7:30 o clock.

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Stock Market Index Dips to 53.0 in Latest Report

The average of 60 stocks stands at 53.0, down from yesterday's 53.2 as market activity shows softer sentiment. Washer Service Green Bros. noted for maintenance offerings amid shifts in listings.

C El Birch Elected Knight Commander of Masons

C El Birch of Lawrence was elected knight commander of the court of honor by the Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Masons at a Washington D C meeting. Birch retired this year as superintendent of schools in Lawrence.

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Johnson scoffs at claim we will be next in war

Washington October 20 Senator Johnson California labeled an idiotic assumption the main argument for repeal of the arms embargo and warned that if Hitler conquers Europe the United States would be next. He argued Hitler cannot conquer Europe and that Europe’s exhaustion would limit aggression. He urged staying out of war to protect the nation’s government economy and living standards.

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French Forces Halt German Advance Near Luxer

Reports describe a prolonged clash in muddy terrain as French and allied troops slow a German push toward a frontier region near Luxer. Casualties include officers and soldiers with some captured, while French commanders meet Turkish leaders in Ankara to discuss the broader war effort.

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Federal Debt Jumps to Record High Amid Treasury Borrowing

The federal debt rose to a record 523 300 47 as the Treasury resumed borrowing to replenish the cash balance. Secretary Morgenthau said this step preserves a working balance to avoid financing during wartime news. The debt is higher than the fiscal year start and last year, reflecting increased borrowing.

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Dig in the Winter in Belles That Times

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Guards to Parade

A brief notice notes guards will parade and related civic events.

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Fragmentary readable phrases show scattered names and words with no clear event or context. No coherent facts, dates, or entities form a verifiable item for summary.

Air Raid Warnings Heard Over Firth of Forth

The air raid warnings were sounded over the Firth of Forth area with reports of bombers and precautionary measures. The air ministry said reconnaissance aircraft were seen and a radar trace suggested bomber activity, though no bombs or air attacks were confirmed.

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Memorial Service Held by 33rd Division Veterans

Veterans from the 33rd Division gathered for a memorial service as part of a ceremony honoring fallen comrades. The event featured remarks from unit leaders and included recognition of service members across several companies and posts.

Weather forecast for Ransay region Saturday

Forecast shows mostly steady air conditions with southeast winds and warmer temperatures expected on Saturday. Readings indicate a high around 80 and a low near 36 to 37 degrees with some east coastal warming in the afternoon.

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