Roosevelt pledges full US effort to crush Hitler
President Roosevelt, in a Labor Day radio address from Hyde Park, vows to do everything in our power to crush Hitler and his Nazi forces. He warns of a long, arduous task, urges sacrifice, and highlights labor and production as essential to the war effort.
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Secret Soviet Flight Touches Nome En Route to Washington
Seventeen Soviets aboard two unmanned flying boats landed near Nome Alaska on a secret mission to the United States. They claimed departure from Moscow last Thursday and said they were bound for Washington via Anchorage Sitka and San Francisco. Officials would not confirm details or purposes of the trip.
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Youth Causes Neon Light Pole to Fall Near Theater
An unidentified youth leaned on a light standard by the Jayhawker theater last evening. the unfastened pole toppled as the pressure of the man leaning caused it to fall.
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Holton man leads in Legion Commander race
Topeka report says Scott Berridge of Holton holds a lead for commander of the Kansas American Legion during the coming year with solid backing from most delegates. Other contenders include Rev. A H Kenna and Robert Hemphill with Ziegler a withdrawn dark horse option. Governor Ratner and national Legion leaders addressed the Kansas convention at Municipal Auditorium amid calls to oppose aggression and defend Britain.
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Ickes calls for more defense plants in the west
Secretary Ickes urges Capper to locate defense plants in the western United States to balance industrial growth. He notes the opportunity for westward industrialization after the defense emergency and warns against haphazard boom-bust development. He offers department assistance to promote lasting western development. Hitler receives Spanish general at Berlin headquarter.
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Brother’s Death Calls Family to Goff for Plymouth Ad
Mr and Mrs Carl Friend travel to Goff Kansas today by the will of Mrs Friend s brother E E Holston to view the new 1942 Plymouth now on display at Buddy Gallagher Motors 6348 Adv
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Fire Damages Home of Earl Hamilton on Ohio Street
A morning fire at 583 Ohio Street caused about 1000 dollars in damage to Earl Hamilton’s two unit home. Firefighters arrived at 8 34 to find a kitchen fire that spread to the dinette and living room. Hamilton’s wife was unaware of the blaze until responders arrived as neighbors reported the alarm.
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Miners Castle Trawler Found Safe After Lake Superior Search
Munising coast guard reports the trawler Miners Castle, missing since Sunday with 10 aboard, located safe in a Lake Superior inlet. The Otter, previously separated from the fleet, also found beached with its crew unharmed near Chaple. Captain Reynard said no further details were available.
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Bevin Urges Labor Unity in War Victory Appeal
British labor minister Ernest Bevin appealed for unity in a broadcast to the United States. He said victory over Nazi Germany depends on war materials and supplies, urging workers not to allow disunity that could hinder the war effort.
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Storm Dumps Rain and Branches in Lawrence
A flash storm struck Lawrence just before noon, dropping .90 inch of rain and swelling totals to .93 inch since last night. A Southpark tree split at the bandstand, while fire crews answered a 558 Ash street alarm as water flooded southeast Lawrence streets. New firefighters William Flory and John Murphy begin duty today.
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War News Across Europe On Anniversary Of The European Conflict
AAP report outlines Russian efforts on the Dnieper and German countermeasures as the second anniversary of the European war is marked. It notes Russian losses near Kiev, Tallinn captures, and Finnish resistance, plus RAF and Luftwaffe air battles over Britain and Europe.
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Holiday Fatalities Mount in Nationwide Tragedies
A Labor Day tally reports 406 deaths from motor vehicle crashes, drownings, and other incidents across several states. The worst counts include New York with 28, Illinois 21, and Wisconsin, Kansas, and California among the others.
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Lack of Teachers Looms Over Western States
Defense industry has thinned teacher ranks to a critical point in several western states causing delayed openings and coachless football teams. Some districts may consolidate schools as officials warn classes could be affected. Bernard E. Teets notes teaching cannot compete with defense orders. New Mexico Kansas and Wyoming superintendents seek applicants in Colorado.
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Drop in Students Forecast as US Education Office Warns
The United States Office of Education predicts the 1941 42 student body will total 31 566 000 a drop of 160 000 from 1940 41 due to a low birth rate Elementary enrollment will fall to 20 707 000 a decline of 210 000 while kindergarten numbers drop 15 000 High schools and colleges show smaller effects with high school enrollment expected at 7 334 000 and college enrollment rising 25 000 to 1 450 000 The total includes over 2 000 000 in evening part time schools business colleges nurse training and private trade schools
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Mexican Head Pledges Defense of Hemisphere
President Avila Camacho in his first annual message to congress pledged Mexico's arms in defense of the western hemisphere and forecast a complete rapprochement with the United States. He warned foreign investors that Mexico's social revolution will continue.
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Overcast Labor Day in Lawrence with Holiday Activities
Labor day wore a cautious note in Lawrence as overcast skies loomed and rain was possible. The Hale carnival company prepared at South Park for the Odd Fellows picnic and a community dance at the building tonight. Schools in Lawrence lagged, with Haskell Institute set to start tomorrow and rural schools already opening. The Kansas City Blues faced the Milwaukee Brewers in a doubleheader at Rupert Stadium this afternoon.
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Girl Suffers a Broken Leg in Street Accident
Nan Garton three and a half year old daughter of Mr and Mrs L Garton 810 Massachusetts street suffered a fractured leg yesterday afternoon when she was struck by a car on Massachusetts street near her home. Her parents told police the child started to run across the street ahead of them. Her father caught her dress but the light material ripped and she ran in front of a Plymouth sedan driven by Ralph Kerns.
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Arrest in Sabotage Case Sparks French Fire Probe
A P A finance ministry employee was arrested in Vichy as authorities investigate suspected sabotage after a fire at the Royal Thermal establishment caused about 2,000,000 francs in damage last night.
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Ambulance Service to Begin Charges in September
Starting Monday September 1 a reasonable charge will be made for all ambulance service by Lawrence Undertakers Adv.
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French Naval Command Shaken Up by Darlan Change
Vice Premier Jean Darlan, as navy minister, dismissed Admiral Leluc from his post as commander in chief. Rear Admiral Auphan was named to lead the high command and also direct the naval ministry secretariat. Leluc’s fate follows his June 1940 meeting with Hitler and recent appointment as counsellor of state.
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Plan for New Aeronautical Engineering Department
University of Kansas announces creation of a new aeronautical engineering department within the School of Engineering. The four year major follows standard first year requirements and aims to position KU as a regional leader in aviation training. No department head has been announced yet.
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Wilhelmina Sees Death Knell For Hitler In Broadcast
Queen Wilhelmina in a broadcast on Oranje marks her 61st birthday and declares oppressed peoples are uniting to sound the death knell for Hitler and his regime. She notes aggression shifts to Russia as resistance hardens.
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August Weather in Lawrence Near Normal Conditions
August showed near normal averages with a mean of 78.29 degrees and a mean max of 88.77. Rainfall totaled 6.51 inches, higher than normal but not excessive, highlighted by a 4.66 inch two day period ending August 13. An 80 mph windstorm on August 25 reached hurricane strength.
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Relief from heat as showers ease Labor Day heat wave
Weather by S D Flora shows temperatures staying under 90 across Kansas with pockets of light rain in Horton Garnett Topeka Kansas City Chanute and Wichita. Tomorrow will be partly cloudy with highs near 95 and overnight lows 60 to 70.
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Release of Reserve Officers Ends One Year Active Duty Policy
The War Department announced a policy to release reserve officers after one year of active duty so far as practicable. This affects about 67 100 reserve officers on active duty and follows the release of 200 000 selective service trainees and regular soldiers in the coming months. A Kansan, W E Livingston of Opolis, and his wife were injured in a mobile accident near Albuquerque.
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Weather forecast and records for Kansas region
Partly cloudy with scattered showers or thunderstorms in the northeast and north this afternoon. Tuesday predicts more clouds and warmer temperatures in the north. Readings show a high around 96 yesterday with a low of 78 and rainfall to noon of .93 inch.
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