War Plans Kept in Kansas Safes
Washington reports sealed War Department orders for airplanes, munitions, and war equipment are kept in safes at Kansas and national manufacturing plants. Allocation division plans allow rapid production of military needs while preserving civilian supplies. Kansas plants are spread across Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka, Leavenworth, and other towns.
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Washington
Sept
Kansas
War Department
War Department Allocation Division
Army
Navy
Louis Johnson
Kansas City
Wichita
Topeka
Leavenworth
Flasher of LIFE Oddities and Local Anecdotes Across Cities
A mixed items column reports on a minor traffic accident in Pocatello with two bicycles and trailers causing 350 dollars in damages and no injuries. It also notes Henry B. Vignes retiring after 46 years in Los Angeles police work and 28 chiefs. A zoo beaver at Brookfield clashes with new arrivals, while Oak Park police chief aide Tom Wilson recalls a 15 pound pike biting his fingers.
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The
Associated Press
Pocatello
Ida
Los Angeles
Henry B. Vignes
Los Angeles Police Department
Chicago
Tom Wilson
Oak Park
Father Divine arrives in Philadelphia amid crowd at old Phillies Park
A large throng welcomes Father Divine and his angels as he arrives by train and is driven to the ball park for meetings. He preaches a message urging God to be stamped in memory and to guide individuals and nations.
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Philadelphia
Phillies
Father Divine
Harlem
Huxman Praises Douglas County at Santa Fe Trail Picnic
Judge Walter A. Huxman paid tribute to Douglas County founders and the Old Trail pioneers at Baldwin for courage and foresight. He praised local education and religious life, urged loyalty to the government, and warned war will bring new responsibilities. Gordon Ware spoke on the Townsend creed to a large audience.
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Walter A. Huxman
Douglas County
Oregon
Kansas
Baldwin
Baker University
University of Kansas
Haxman
Hutchinson
Gordon- Ware
Townsend Weekly
Townsend
Propaganda Raids Open British Air Operations
British air force began hostilities with propaganda raids on Germany about 12 hours before official fighting. French reports say one million German language tracts were dropped declaring the German government started the war and urging peace with honor and Roosevelt’s terms.
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Paris
Germany
Roosevelt
Great Britain
Britain France Enter the War on European Fronts
The article notes Britain and France entering the conflict with Chamberlain forming a wartime cabinet including Winston Churchill as first lord of the admiralty and Anthony Eden as dominions secretary. Wartime measures include conscription, rationing, theater closures, and a convoy system for ships. Hitler blames Britain while praising the Soviet-German non aggression pact. Poland reports severe fighting, especially in Pomorze as fronts develop.
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Pean
Germany
Poland
Moscow
Soviet Union
Japan
Manchoukuo
Molotoff
Europe
Chamberlin
Winston Churchill
Admiralty
Anthony Eden
Dominions
Eden
Britain
Chamberlain
London
Hitler
Fuehrer
Pomorze
British Polish Aid Pledge Sparks Wartime Cheer Abroad
Reports say heavy civilian casualties preceded celebrations as Britain and France pledged to aid Poland against aggression. Warsaw crowds hear Ambassador Kennard promise Britain and Poland will fight side by side. Paris Midi notes German grip to be loosened, signaling France’s large army mobilization.
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Poland
Warsaw
Howard Kennard
Britain
French War Ministry
Paris- Midi
War Ministry
France
Chancellor Malott and Family Move to Lawrence
Chancellor Deane W. Malott and his three children Robert Janet and Edith arrived in Lawrence Saturday evening to join Mrs. Malott in the former Elizabeth M Watkins home. The family traveled from Boston while Mrs. Malott went ahead to arrange furnishings. Malott will be in his office tomorrow morning, university officials announced.
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Deane W. Malott
Robert
Janet
Edith
Lawrence
V. F. W. Meeting in Lawrence Tonight
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 852 will hold a regular meeting at the Veterans hall 745 Vermont Street at 7 30 this evening announced Carl Smith adjutant of the V F W.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars of Post 852
Lawrence
Veterans’ Hall
Vermont Street
Carl Smith
V.F.W
Freighter Carbet Takes Refuge in San Juan Harbor
The French freighter Carbet sought sanctuary in San Juan harbor yesterday afternoon to avoid enemy submarines recently reported off Jamaica, according to local reports.
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San Juan
Puerto Rico
Carbet
San Juan Harbor
Jamaica
Eudora Reunion Highlights Class of 1925 Residents
Members of the Eudora Rural high school class of 1925 held a reunion August 28 at H. G. Abbott home in Bonner Springs with many families attending. Plans were made for a tentative August 5, 1940 follow up. arrangements entrusted to Mrs. Wesley Deckwa and Mrs. Allen Westerhouse. Several social visits and local events are noted including weddings, dinners, and a lodge meeting.
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C. G.kerwitz
Alma
Kan
Eudora Rural High School
H. G. Abbott
Bonner Springs
Wesley Deckwa
John Kanzig
Allen Westerhouse
Robert
John Selzer
Mary Virginia Pierce
Warren, Ark
Maxine Daugherty
Henrietta Schubert
Clarence Daugherty
Ray Stroud
Garnett
Harry Mathews
Nadine Harris
Kathryn Zimmerman
Alice Marie
W. C. Kerwitz
C. G. Kerwitz
Allis Margaret Terrell
Elgara Jones
Methodist Church
Herbert Knipp
Amelia Gerstenberger
Margaret Ogden
Maurice Ott
Virginia Walters
Lawrence
Helen Wise
Mina Hale
Santa Monica
Calif
Ladonna Harris
Venice
Minnie Jones
Frank Bleckle
Bleckle
Retta Krause
Rose Lothholtz
Gussie Durr
Alice Kohler
Retta Kraus
Mable Butts
Mary Hagenbuch
Lena Eder
Lucy Kaegi
Kate Winters
Leota Walker
Lizzie Greiner
Eudora Lodge
Gilmore Nichols
Community Roundup Visitors and Visits in Pickens Area
Local households report a flurry of visits and gatherings. Ton fanoxie residents Ray and Mrs. Anderson spent Tuesday with Leonard Anderson’s family. Elsie Brodkin and JoAnn Martin from Kansas City visited Dale Lilley’s family this week.
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Ray Anderson
Tonfanoxie
Leonard Anderson
Elsie Brodkin
JoAnn Martin
Kansas City
Dale Lilley
Frank
Lola Mae Henik
Anna Torneden
Topeka
Edward Lissan
Edna Jones
Fred Zellar
DeSoto
K. C. Gryder
James Edward
Leanard Anderson
Arnold Ward
Childen
Durwood
Alice
Independence
George Henik
Ruby
Fred
Edna
T. E. Hubbard
Frank Street
Evelyn Baker
Kan
Loretta Tsailey
Roy Hubbard
Street
George Tayne
Rose Berkstresser
Mattie Tayne
Carl
H. L. Bryan
Laura Anderson
Arlein
Ll. D. Pierce
Lawrence
William Henak
Jess Woods
Basehor
James Tayne
Villa Eden
Howard Zimmerli
Matt
Pleasant Valley Club Hosts Picnic and Local Visits
Kansas City guests and area residents share meals and gatherings across several households. Laura Ander son Arlein and others visit in Kansas City and Lenexa while the Pleasant Valley Ladies club holds its annual picnic at the state lake. Various families attend dinners and celebrate anniversaries and births during a week of community activity.
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Kansas City
Laura Anderson
Arlein
Ray Colling
Frank Street
Evelyn Baker
Kan
Loretta Baily
P. Collins
Georgie Hawkins
Kenneth Thistlethwaite
Eskr
Martin
Dunlap
Shirley Mills
Lansing
Frank Hubbar
Lester Mills
Shirley
Frank Hubbard
Roy Baird
James
Ray Anderson
Charles Hicks
Linewood
van Henderson
Leana Norman
Edwardsville
Frank Smith
Mary Mildred
Nick Carter
Chris Schubert
Norman Babcock
Teachers Institute
Leavenworth
Lawrence da Shazer
David Thistlethwaite
New Harlow private transport speeds at 160 mph
A new private transport named Harlow is reported with a cruising speed of 160 miles per hour and a range of 600 miles. It is said to achieve 17 miles per gallon of gasoline and seats four persons.
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Harlow
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