Chamberlain accuses Germany of courting Soviet aid in war
London reports Prime Minister Chamberlain charging Germany with inviting Soviet Russia to join a crusade against the British empire as Britain vows to pursue the war to the end. He confirms the Deutschland sank the Stonegate and notes subs are being destroyed at a sufficient rate. Maisky laughs as Chamberlain cites Ribbentrop’s 1936 call for friendship before a shift to aggression.
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London
Germany
Chamberlain
Russia
Britain
House of Commons
Danzig
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Ivan Maisky
Stonegate
United States
City of Flint
Atlantic
Tromsoe
Norway
von Ribbentrop
Ribbentrop
Herr von Ribbentrop
England
Berlin
Nevile Henderson
Herr Hitler
Poland
Soviet Union
Great Britain
Fuehrer
Europe
British Empire
Deans of Women Gather for State Conference Banquet
Chancellor Deane W. Malott will speak at the 24th annual Kansas Association of Deans of Women conference. Miss Elizabeth Meguiar hosts as deans from across the state attend meetings through Saturday with a theme on youth.
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Deane W. Malott
Kansas Association of Deans of Women
Elizabeth Meguiar
K. U
Se University
Velma Wilson
Women’s Self- Governing Association
Anne Laughlin
National Youth Administration
N.Y.A
Kansas
Malott
Joseph Wilkins
Haskell Institute
Margaret Pearson Speelman
Kansas Deans of Women
Haskell
Finnish Finance Minister Sees Path to Russia Accord
Helsinki reports Finance Minister Vaernoe Tanner, after Kremlin talks with Juho Kusti Paasikivi, believes Finland and Soviet Russia can reach an agreement as Moscow presses for greater Northern Europe influence. Tanner says negotiations have gone forward a little and notes Stalin led the talks with Molotoff present. Finland still resists some modified Soviet demands.
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Helsinki
Finland
Vaernoe Tanner
Kremlin
Russia
Europe
Tanner
Juho Kusti_ Paasikivi
Moscow
Joseph Stalin
Vyacheslaff Molotoff
Stalin
Molotoff
Sinking of German Patrol Boat Este 7 Off Danish Coast
Berlin reports the Este 7 sank after hitting a mine off the Danish coast on October 21. Up to 50 of 55 crew members may have perished. Danish officials say some crew members were lost and five rescued. The German navy later announced 28 bodies washed ashore on Moon Island with 22 still missing.
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Berlin
Este
Timmebers
German Supreme Navy Command
Moon
Three Charged With Murder In Kansas City Robbery
First degree murder charges were filed today against Mr and Mrs Kenneth Cotton Conway and Don Stevens 22 for the slaying early yesterday of Cecil Card 22 at a Gower Missouri filling station during a $100 robbery.
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Kansas City
Kenneth
Cotton) Conway
Don Stevens
Cecil Card
Gower
Temperature hits 84 at 3 PM from gas office
The temperature rose to 84 degrees this afternoon at 3 o clock according to the gas office thermometer, recording a warm day in the city.
Demand Made for Return of Vessel City of Flint
Secretary Hull announced the United States has demanded the return of the City of Flint and its cargo to the American crew. The demand, delivered by Ambassador Steinhardt, awaits a reply and follows U S law and Hague rules on prize ships. No German confirmation or status from Murmansk is known.
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Washington
Hull
Soviet Russia
Flint
Laurence A. Steinhardt
United States
Tin Berlin
Murmansk
United States Supreme Court
Appam
Moewe
Hampton Roads
Supreme Court
Germany
Steinhardt
State Department
Berlin
Moscow
Hall
Russia
Senate Defeats Poison Gas Sales Amendment
The Senate voted 54 to 36 against a neutrality bill amendment banning poison gas flame throwers and related chemical warfare materiel. The chamber also approved a flag protection provision and debated embargoes on bombing planes, while House leaders planned a conference to reconcile differences. Senator Neely warned of a potential US attack if Hitler prevails in Europe.
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Washington
Senate
Danaher
Tobey
R.N.H
Hull
House
Senate-House
Bankhead
Neely
D-W. Va
Hitler
England
France
United States
Veely
Journal World Announces National Cornhusking Edition
The Journal-World prints a special National Cornhusking Edition to publicize America's top agricultural event near Lawrence on November 1 2 and 3. The edition also promotes Lawrence as a place to live and work with strong local business and professional cooperation boosting the newspaper's reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Lawrence
Journal-World
County seeks WPA boost for Douglas County
County commissioners sent letters to Senators Clyde Reed and Arthur Capper and Representative U S Guyer urging an increased WPA quota for Douglas County due to drought and scarce private work. They also asked State Employment Director William C. Conner to monitor the county’s need and reopen the Household aid project. Lawrence city officials were asked to prioritize employable men for the Community Building and Armory project. As of October 20, 220 people had been certified or recertified for WPA since the 18 months layoff began. 78 assigned, 142 waiting, 26 of them women.
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Board of County Commissioners
Clyde M. Reed
Arthur Capper
U. S. Guyer
Douglas County
Drouth
William C. Conner
Topeka
City of
Lawrence
State Police Guard Capitol Amid Leche Coup Rumors
Baton Rouge Louisiana October 26 State police guarded the capitol as reports circulated that Governor Earl K Long feared former Governor Richard W Leche who resigned in June might attempt a return to the office Leche who faced multiple indictments doubted the legality of his resignation saying no state law covers the contingency Long had been lieutenant governor at the time and became governor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton, Rouge
Louisiana
Earl K. Long
Richard W. Leche
Leche
Long
Armistice Benefit Ball Planned by V F W Auxiliary
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary led by Mrs. C M Fox announces an Armistice benefit ball on Thursday November 9 at the I O C F hall. Dale Brodie and his band, fresh from a 22 week engagement at Fairyland Park Kansas City, will perform. Prizes will honor best jitterbug and waltz couples. formal attire requested and the public is invited. Tickets available through committee members or at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Fox
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
C.F. Hall
Dale Brodie
Fairyland Park
Kansas City
C. E. Daniels
J. D. Woods
Baldwin Man Charged With Taking Mortgaged Property
Deputy Sheriff returned Logan Fugate of Baldwin to Douglas County to face charges of taking a mortgaged auto. Fugate, arrested by Linn County officials, appeared before Justice A L Tainter at Baldwin and was bound over to district court with bond set at 500 dollars. He remained in the county jail after failing to make bond. The case involves tires bought at Schultz Service Station and a California pickup order on Fugate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Wayne Owens
Mound City
Logan Fugate
Baldwin
Linn County
Douglas County
Fugate
A.L. Tainter
Schultz
Sheriff's Office
California
Emergency Warrants Authorized for Kansas City Departments
The state revenue and taxation commission authorized Kansas City Kansas to issue 117,720 in emergency tax warrants for five city departments.
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Topeka
State Revenue and Taxation Commission
Kansas City
Kan
Scattered Rains Reach Oklahoma Areas
Scattered rains fell in parts of drought struck Oklahoma today but did not reach the northwest wheat belt where the newly planted crop badly needs moisture.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Sub-zero first of fall hits Montana towns
The thermometer fell to five degrees below zero at Cut Bank and marked the first sub-zero reading of the autumn season in the state.
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Montana
Helena
Mont
Mercury
Cut Bank
Tax lien sale to auction 298 properties in and near Lawrence
The June sale at the courthouse front door will auction 298 parcels to satisfy tax liens totaling 91 237.52. Thomas brothers auctioneers Roy Flory county treasurer acts as chief clerk. Purchasers pay bid plus recording and deed costs with sheriff's deed issued after district court confirmation. Titles to new owners will be as good or better in many cases due to quieted titles. Sales continue daily until all parcels are sold.
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City of
Lawrence
Thomas Brothers
Roy Flory
Milton P. Beach
Relief Clients Call Volumes Rise at County Welfare Office
Relief clients at the county welfare office showed a steady rise through fall. County welfare director Mrs Mildred D Watson reported that in August the desk averaged 78 personal visitors daily and 36 phone calls, with top needs including information certification recertification for WPA work orders doctor orders and case worker interviews.
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Mildred D. Watson
Husk In Rain at Erie Corn Field
In Erie Kansas a 80 minute corn husking contest drew about 20000 spectators despite drizzle the first rain in a month. Cecil Vining defending champ and Lawrence House from Goodland compete for the National berth with winner and runner up advancing to November 3 in Lawrence. Judging and computations delayed results as Gov. Ratner observed the event.
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Erie
Lawrence
Vining
Cecil Vining
Richmond
Lawrence House
Goodland
Ailen Whitten
Shawnee
Hugh Edwards
State Highway Patrol
Payne Ratner
Rain and heat linger in Kansas unsettled weather
Rain fell lightly across eastern Kansas with Wichita and Topeka recording about .05 inch while western areas stayed dry. A high pressure system kept heat in the state and stock water shortages raise concerns for winter herds. Weather official S D Flora noted cloudiness and near 65 to 70 degree highs with 45 to 40 degree lows across regions. Walter Kimple Tuller, 33rd degree, died September 27 in Los Angeles. he was cousin to Mrs. Edward Bumgardner and Herbert Tuller of Lawrence.
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Topeka
Kansas
Wichita
S. D. Flora
Colorado
Will J. Miller
State Livestock Sanitary Commissioner
Flora
Walter Kimple Tuller
New Age
Southern Jurisdiction
Los Angeles
Edward Bumgardner
Herbert Tuller
Lawrence
Stock Market Index Declines Slightly From Yesterday
The average of 60 stocks stood at 53.3 points, down from yesterday's 53.9 as trading paused amid mixed results across sectors.
American Radio Operator May Have Escaped City Of Flint
CPI reports indicate the American radio operator aboard the City of Flint escaped at Tromsoe after the ship was captured by Germans. He blended with the British crew, avoiding notice as survivors of the Stonegate were landed. His location and that of his wife were not known. The City of Flint was later sailed to Murmansk with the prize crew.
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City of Flint
Tromsoe
Bergen
Norway
United States
Stonegate
City of
Flint
Murmansk
Achievement Day Held by Douglas County Farm Bureau Women
More than 120 members attended the annual achievement day at Friends church. Luncheon served by church ladies. Mrs. Marguerite Pettingill won the extemporaneous speaking contest with The American Farmer's Stake in World Peace and will advance to the district contest. Prizes awarded for canned fruit and vegetables with peaches, raspberries, peas and green beans taking top placements.
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Douglas County Farm Bureau
Friends Church
Frank E. Jones
Marguerite Pettingill
American Farmer's Stake
County Farm Bureau Women’s Chorus
Rachel Markwell
W. C. Boardman
F. K. Stumbo
Oak Ridge
Frank Horrell
Vinland
Pope Pius XII to issue first encyclical of reign
Vatican reports that Pope Pius XII plans to publish his first encyclical tomorrow in the Vatican. Sources say the letter, dated October 29 the feast of Christ the King, will outline his views on war and European conditions.
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Pope
Vatican City
Pius XII
Vatican
Christ the Kite
Rotary Delegation Attends Ottawa Inter-City Meet
Six Lawrence Rotary members and their wives joined Rotarians from Garnett Olathe Overbrook and Baldwin for a Ottawa gathering. A country club dinner and University of Ottawa music followed. Washburn professor Bright spoke on European affairs. Lawrence attendees included Lyle and Helen Gibbon Neal and Hester Wherry Bert and Betty Ober John and Mary Stutz Clifton and Mary Calvin and John Jacobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Rotary Club
Ottawa
Garnett
Olathe
Overbrook
Baldwin
Country Club
Ottawa University
Bright
Washburn Political Science Department
Lawrence
Lyle Gibbon
Neal M. Wherry
Bert Ober
John Stutz
Clifton Calvin
John Jacobs
Preliminary hearing opened in Borders bigamy case
The state versus Jack Borders charged with bigamy had a preliminary hearing today in Judge Robert B. Oyler's court. Evidence was heard through noon and the session was adjourned to resume tomorrow.
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State
Jack Borders
Justice Court
Robert B. Oyler
District Court
Indian Village Set At National Cornhusking Grounds
Indian Village at Cornhusking contest grounds in Cornville features three tepees by Haskell Institute acting superintendent G Warren Spaulding. Indian club dancers open program. Haskell band gives three concerts and parade Friday.
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Cornville
Haskell Institute
G. Warren Spaulding
Haskell
Speech Contest Held At Kiwanis Club Meeting
Kiwanis club at Wiedemann's hosted a weekly luncheon featuring a speech contest. Four KU class students presented characters in word pictures while Kiwanis judges scored the performances. Contestants included Mary McAnan Excelsior Springs Mo on Gov Lloyd C Stark Bob McKay Wichita Kans on William Allen White John Oakson Kansas City Kan on Thomas Hart Benton and Betty Kimball Mulvane on Deane Malott.
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Kiwanis Club
Wiedemann’s Today
E. C. Buehler
K.U
Kiwanis
Mary McAnan
Excelsior Springs
Lloyd C. Stark
Bob McKay
Wichita
William Allen White
John Oakson
Kansas City
Kan
Thomas Hart Benton
Betty Kimball
Mulvane
Deane Malott
Drill Nights Not Yet Set for Lawrence National Guard
Captains Wayne Allphin and Galen Gorrill said the two weekly drill nights for Lawrence National Guard units are undecided. Company M drilled Monday and will meet tonight. Company H met Tuesday and will reconvene Friday. The second drill night depends on soldiers’ views.
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Lawrence National Guard
Wayne Allphin
Galen Gorrill
Weather Outlook for Kansas Tonight and Friday
Considerable cloudiness in the west with showers in the east tonight and Friday. Cooler tonight with cooler conditions Friday except in the extreme northwest. Temperatures: yesterday high 77, low 49. Today’s high 74, low 62, year ago today 62 and 49.
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Kansas
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