Britain gives bases gets destroyers trade pact announced
President Roosevelt announced a swap trading 50 outdated American destroyers to Britain for bases in Newfoundland Bermuda the Bahamas Jamaica Antigua Trinidad and other Caribbean and Atlantic sites. Britain pledged not to surrender or sink its fleet. The deal tailed as defensive preparation with 8 destroyers ready at Boston for delivery to Canada.
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Caribbean
Roosevelt
State Department
Britain
Congress
United States
Gulf Ports
Panama Canal
Empire
Canada
White House
Navy Department
Boston
Canadian
Harold R. Stark
Hull
Lord Lothian
Jackson
Capitol
Nye
R.-N.d
Barkley
D.-Ky
Newfoundland
Bermuda
U S Bases Stretch 2100 Miles From Newfoundland South
The United States and Britain plan a chain of bases spanning about 2100 miles from Newfoundland to South America. Readiness at Bermuda Jamaica St Lucia Trinidad Antigua Antigua Georgetown and British Guiana is noted with potential air and naval bases, under governance of colonial authorities.
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Associated Press
United States
Newfoundland
Canadian
United States Defense Board
Assembly of
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Atlantic
Great Sound
Duke of Windsor
Edward VIII
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Cuba
Florida
Jamaica
Haiti
Columbus Inet
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Puerto, Rico
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Caribbean
Martinique
Trinidad
Orinoco River
Aruba
Curacao
Antigua
Leeward Islands
Windward
Puerto Rico
British Guiana
South America
Georgetown
Guianas
Opposition to Draft Divides Washington House and Senate
In Washington the house debated peacetime conscription with quotes calling it dictatorship and un-American. Republicans and some Democrats urged defeat while Kansans and others signaled opposition. Capper voted no in the senate, Reed paired, and Houston hesitated on the bill.
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House
Fish
R.-N.y
Cox
D.-Ga
Sabath
D.-Nl
Kansas
House of Representatives
Senate
Capper
Reed
Carlson
Hope
Winter
Guyer
Rees
R-Kan
Lambertson
Rkan
Houston
Twelfth District Kansas Judge Dies at Concordia
Judge Tom Kennett of the 12th Kansas district died suddenly at Concordia at age 50 from a heart attack. The district includes Cloud, Republic and Washington counties. Kennett was unopposed for a fourth term, first elected in 1928. Survived by his widow and son Tom Jr.
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Concordia
Kan
Tom Kennett
Kansas Judicial District
Cloud
Republic
Washington Counties
Kennett
Cloud County
Washington
Jefferson University
Washington, Pa
Tom
Stock Market Index Reported 60 Stocks At 43.8
The index shows 60 stocks averaging 43.8 with Saturday readings at 43.6. A thrifty reader notes value in daily classified pages.
Legion to Elect Kansas Commander in Close Race
The Kansas American Legion convention neared its close as Scott Berridge of Holton and Max Wyman of Hutchinson vied to succeed E. P. Scrivner for the Kansas department commander post. The parade drew about 10 000 spectators, Gov. Payne Ratner declined a ride, and dignity was given to the home defense program amid remarks by national vice commander H. Elwyn Davis.
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Emporia
Kan
Kansas Department of the American Legion
Scott Berridge
Holton
Max Wyman
Hutchinson
E. P.scrivner
Kansas City
Tola
Winfield
Wichita
Salina
Atchison
Salina Legionettes
Iola
Highway Patrol
Payne Ratner
Fort Riley
National Guard
Cottonwood Falls
Council Grove
Newton
H. Elwyn Davis
Pueblo, Colo
Attempt on King Carol’s Life at Bucharest
Three men attempted to assassinate King Carol in Bucharest as palace guards fought them in the garden. One attacker was reported killed. The attackers reached a driveway near the palace before being captured, with the event near the palace gate at 8:55 p.m. witnesses watched a car arrive and offer a volley of gunfire.
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Carol
Bucharest
Romania
Haskell Institute Opens Enrollment for Incoming Students
Enrollment began at Haskell Institute as Indian students arrived by train and bus. Miss Constance Harper arrives from Airbanks Alaska as a commercial student. The first assembly was held and class work will be organized in the coming days.
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Haskell Institute
Constance Harper
Airbanks
Alaska
Britain Accepts Exchange of Bases for Destroyers
British officials reported the exchange of British bases for United States destroyers was received with great satisfaction. Prime Minister Churchill would speak in the House of Commons on Thursday. Britain will send crews to the United States to take over 50 destroyers, boosting British holdings to around 200 ships. Five other axis navies’ destroyer counts are noted, with no new axis construction figures disclosed.
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Bermuda
Bahamas
Jamaica
St. Lucia
Trinidad
Antigua
British Guiana
Jackson
Congress
Senate
House
St. Roosevelt
Britain
Lord Lothian
Hull
Congress of the United States
Washington
London
Churchill
House of
Commons
George VI
Admiralty
Germany
Italy
Foreign Office
British Empire
Commonwealth of Nations
German Troops to Rumanian Border
German motorized divisions will take over defense of Romania's South Bucovina border on September 15 following Romania's cession of Northern Bukovina to the Soviet Union. The transfer coincides with Hungarian occupation in Transylvania as Axis forces tighten security. Reports mention clashes over communications, railways, and posts amid growing resistance plans and mass arrests in Bucharest.
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Bucharest
Rumania
Bucovina
Buconvina
Sovietussia
Vatra Donei
Piatra Neant
Transylvania
Carol
Hungary
Ion Atonescu
Bessarabia
Ion Dargolina
Mihai Corniciu
Cluj
Julius Maniu
Vienna
Iitaly
Brasov
Sighet
Stan Mare
Romania
Ion Lugajanu
Rome
Japanese Army Demands Right to Move Troops Through Indo China
Reports from Hanoi say Japan demands immediate submission from French Indo China to allow troop movements through the colony and use Haiphong as a base. Governor-General Decoux seeks delay for instructions from Vichy while Saigon dispatch notes Indo China rejected the Sept 1 ultimatum.
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Indo-China
Hongkong
Haiphong
Hanoi
Indo- China
Jean Decoux
Vichy
Reuters
Shanghai
Saigon
KU Women Seek Part Time Jobs This Fall
Miss Mise Marie Miller, secretary to the women's adviser at the University of Kansas, reports 459 women have registered for part time work this fall. The university placed 85 students in permanent part time jobs this summer and 63 were employed toward attendance. Earnings for last year were about 20000 in cash value. A telephone canvass is underway to expand opportunities for both women and men students. About 30 percent of women students have applied for work.
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University of Kansas
Mise Marie Miller
Lawrence
Kindergarten Pupils to Enroll at School Friday
Kindergarten and elementary pupils who moved to town or changed residence must enroll Friday, announces Supt. Clifford D. Dean. Parents wishing for kindergarten tests should call Miss Vesta White at 3000 to schedule. Tests are Thursday for eligible children.
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Clifford D. Dean
Vesta White
Kindgarten
Gasoline Truck Fire Damages Kansas City Storehouse
Gasoline transport truck caught fire at Reliable Petroleum in Kansas City. Driver Toby Barnes age 35 from Ottawa escaped with minor burns after leaping from the cab. Storehouse destroyed with about 2500 dollars in losses. truck damage undetermined. Cause believed to be a static discharge from hose and storage spout.
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Kansas City
Kan
Toby Barnes
Ottawa
Reliable Petroleum Company
Barnes
Fatal auto crash near Peru claims ranch woman
Mrs Delbert Severns 65 of a ranch near Peru Kansas died after a collision on U S highway 166 at the west edge of Peru She was alone in her car The other vehicle carried Merlin Black from Clark Nebraska Lois Cantrell from Emporia and Erville Johnston from Central City Nebraska Black sustained a severe knee injury and head lacerations Cantrell had minor injuries Johnston's injuries were initially undetermined Dr A Marrs said skull fractures caused Mrs Severns death
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Sedan
Kan
Delbert Severns
Peru
U. S. Highway 166
Severns
Merlin Black
Clark
Lois Cantrell
Emporia
Erville Johnston
Central City
Neb
Black
Miss Cantrell
Johnston
A. Marrs
German air assault on London repelled by fighters and AA guns
Luftwaffe attempts to smash London defenses failed as British fighters and anti aircraft guns repelled a large raid. The second wave kept London under air alarm for over an hour with 23 German planes destroyed. Britain warned invasion threats remain and vigilance is essential.
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Thames Estuary
Britain
Air Ministry
Berlin
Anthony Eden
Altho Eden
Mediterranean
Italy
Altho
Eden
Buckingham Palace
George VI
Admiralty
Channel
House approves rental of plants under defense bill amendment
Members of the house military committee approved an amendment to the military conscription bill to allow the government to rent industrial plants for defense materials. The May chaired vote was 12 to 11. The plan lets the government order defense supplies and compel contracts with firms or operate plants if refused.
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Washington
House Military Committee
May
Senate
Smith
D.-Conn
House Committee
Rural Douglas county schools stay open amid paralysis epidemic
Douglas county rural schools opened yesterday and will remain in session under teacher supervision despite an infantile paralysis outbreak in parts of the state. Health officer Dr. Penfield Jones reports no county cases, though one possible case is watched. He and county school superintendent Harold Fisher decided to keep students in the classroom. A state health telegram urged delaying openings. city schools set to reopen next Monday, while Lawrence schools await action.
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Penfield Jones
Jones
Harold €. Fisher
F. P. Helm
State Board of Health
J. M. Mott
Mott
Clifford D. Dean
Lawrence
More Rain in State Boosts Kansas Crops
Topeka reports showers across Kansas after a dry July as Weatherman S D Flora forecasts continued rain today and tomorrow. Eastern counties see 85 to 90 degree highs, western areas 90 to 95, with lows near 60s to mid 60s. Readings include Cherryvale 2.65 inches, Arkansas City 1.95, Coffeyville 1.91, Wichita 1.16, and Pittsburg 0.94 in scattered totals. Flora notes widespread showers benefiting subsoil moisture and crop growth.
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Kansas
S. D. Flora
Cherryvale
Arkansas City
Coffeyville
McPherson
Wichita
Hill City
Valley Falls
Gulf Region
Phillipsburg
Ellis
Mercury
Goodland
Centralia
Horton
Kansas City
Garnett
Banporia
Mureka
Fort Scott
Pittsburg
Chanute
Independence
Columbus
Russell
el Dorado
Salina
Herington
Genesco
Larned
Hutchinson
Winfield
Scott City
Garden City
Sublette
Dodge City
Elkhart
Stockton
Flora
Missouri Supreme Court Ousts Two Jackson County Officials
Missouri Supreme Court ordered the removal of Jackson County Prosecutor W. W. Graves and Sheriff James L. Williams for neglecting law enforcement in Kansas City. Graves faces losses totaling over 1,000 dollars plus costs. Williams fined one dollar with high court costs. Retroactive to May 10, 1939, the ousters follow Roy McKittrick’s suit to cleanse the county.
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Missouri Supreme Court
Jackson County
Jefferson City
State Supreme Court
Kansas City
W. W. Graves
Lloyd C. Stark
James L. Williams
Roy McKittrick
University of Kansas Army staff to gain three new faces
The University of Kansas military department will add three new staff members this year with official announcements due this week. Lieut. Col. Raymond F. Edwards, promoted from major, has been transferred to Fort Brady and Lieut. Col. Carroll G. Riggs of Coast Artillery awaits transfer orders. Edwards is KU alumni and former track captain. Riggs is a World War I veteran decorated with the Croix de Guerre.
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University of Kansas Military Department
Raymond F. Edwards
Infantry
Fort Brady
Mich
Carroll G. Riggs
Coast Artillery
Edwards
University of Kansas
Alaska
Panama
Wyoming
Minnesota
Fourth Army
K. U
Camp Perry
Lawrence
Colonel Riggs
Yale University
United States
France
Labor Day Death Toll Tops 500 Across Nation
Associated Press reports 514 violent deaths over the three day Labor Day period, 147 more than last year. Auto fatalities total 325, with states like California and Michigan leading. airliner crash in Virginia adds 25 to the total along with drownings and shootings.
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Virginia
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Ilinois
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Ohio
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Georgia
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Maryland
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Nebraska
New Jersey
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North Carolina
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Oregon
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennesse
Texas
Utah
Vermont
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Man Who Stole Dynamite Sentenced Five Years
Kansas City Kansas, Sept. 3. Harry Snyder of Kansas City was sentenced to five years in the state penitentiary at Lansing after pleading guilty to grand larceny. Snyder and five other men were arrested for stealing five tons of dynamite from a storehouse near Lake Quivira. Most of the explosive was recovered. Three men Harold Meyer Steve Mavity and William Nelson pleaded innocent at arraignment and hearings set for Sept. 17. Two more men are being held by Kansas City Missouri police.
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Kansas City
Kan
Harry Snyder
Lansing
J. E. Schroeder
Snyder
Lake Quivira
Harold Meyer
South Park
Steve Mavity
William Nelson
Classifieds Offer Jobs Through Ad-Taker Contact
Hundreds of jobs appear in the classified section as readers are urged to call 22 to place ads with Ad-Taker for hiring needs.
Weather Outlook for Kansas Mixed Clouds Across State
Partly cloudy with scattered thundershowers east and central. Tonight through Wednesday sees little temperature change. Gas readings show 24 hour max 83 and min 66 with rainfall to 7 a.m. totaling 4 inch. year ago today high 197 and low 78.
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