Destroyer Greer May Have Sunk Sub
Reykjavik Iceland Sept 5 Officers and crew of the U S destroyer Greer say they may have sunk the submarine that attacked their ship The Greer was attacked while en route with mail to Iceland and dropped many depth charges The British and American censors approved the dispatch Roosevelt says the Greer was attacked in daylight and that American forces would eliminate the attacker if found
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Reykjavik
Iceland
U.S
Greer
Drew Middleton
Associated Press
New York
France
Britain
London
Roosevelt
Middleton
Washington
United States
Navy Department
Respite from Heat and Flood Forecast for Kansas
Kansas weather eases as cooler air moves in from the west and rainfall lessens in central areas. Meteorologist S. D. Flora says Salina may crest the Smoky Hill around 22 to 23 feet, Beloit and Solomon flood stages noted, with high 92 in Wichita and temperatures dropping to 50s–60s statewide tonight. An ad for a 1942 Plymouth follows.
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Topeka
Kansas
S. D. Flora
Flora
Smoky Hill
Salina
Lindsborg
Beloit
Winfield
Columbus
Parsons
Oswego
Independence
Walnute
Chanute
Fort Scott
Eureka
Garnett
Lebo
Ottawa
Hanover
Centralia
Wichita
Tribune
Rail unions reject arbitration in wage dispute
Mediation over wage demands for rail workers fails as unions reject arbitration. Five operating brotherhoods push for a 30 percent pay increase while non operating unions, representing about 900000 workers, set September 11 as strike date. President Roosevelt could appoint a fact finding board, with a 30 day grace before any strike.
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National Railway Mediation Board
Roosevelt
Damae Board
Fred G. Gurley
Carriers’ Joint Conference Committee
British sink Italian liner in Mediterranean actions
British admiralty reported the 23,635-ton Italian liner Duilio likely sunk after torpedo attacks near Italy, part of a Mediterranean strike alongside other axis shipping losses including a 10,000-ton cruiser and an Aquitania damaged by torpedoes. In Helsinki, Finnish communique described heavy fires in Leningrad and ongoing fierce fighting as Germans and Russians clash around the city.
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London
Mediterranean
Admiralty
Italy
Sicily
Straits of
Messina
Salina Faces Crest as Smoky Hill Threatens East Side
Salina officials await a possible overflow from the Smoky Hill river after cresting at 20.5 feet near Salina and forecast may reach 22 to 22.5 feet, threatening east side residents and dike barriers. Upstream Beloit reports Solomon river at 27 feet with a 3 foot rise expected, threatening lowland farms and prompting possible relocation of the county fair.
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Salina
Smoky Hill
East Side
Bridgeport
Leland Stack
Herb Brown
E. W. Hopkins
Mentor
Beloit
Solomon River
Solomon
Chautauqua Park
Final Union Service in Park Sunday
The concluding service of the summer union series will be held Sunday at 7 45 PM in South Park Rev Perry O Hanson missionary to China will address the service Rev Harold G Barr will sing a solo Mrs Meta M Clarkson will be guest pianist If weather turns bad the service moves to Trinit Lutheran church
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Union Park
South Park
Perry O. Hanson
China
Harold G. Barr
Meta M. Clarkson
Trinit Lutheran Church
Stock Market Index and Evening Classes Announced
The average of 60 stocks stood at 43.4 as the newspaper notes markets. Meanwhile the Business College will begin night classes soon from 7 15 to 9 15 with tuition set at 5 per month in advance.
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Business College
Latchem Urges Alert Against Arson Saboteurs
Clyde Latchem state fire marshal urged Kansas fire departments to watch for arson saboteurs in defense industries. Speaking at the annual fire college at Kansas University, he cited arson as a favored tactic and stressed rapid detection, evidence collection, and investigation before flames destroy clues.
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Clyde Latchem
Kansas
Kansas University
Latchem
Willkie to Join Lehman Corp Board October 15
Wendell L. Willkie, the 1940 Republican candidate, will be elected to Lehman Corp. board on October 15. He has already served as a director of Federal Insurance Co. and its subsidiary Vigilant Insurance Co. since June 4. The appointment follows his recent nomination announcement.
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Willkie
New York
Wendell L. Willkie
Lehman Corp
Federal Insurance Co
Vigilant Insurance Co
Kent's Plane Sinks in Quebec Harbor
An amphibian plane that had brought the Duke of Kent to Quebec sank today in the harbor after the duke went ashore. A large wave swamped the aircraft and it was believed no one was aboard.
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Kent
Quebec
Duke of Kent
Maritime Provinces
Senate Votes a Tax on Car Use
Washington reports the Senate rejected a community property income amendment to a record tax bill. The panel then approved a $5 motor use levy as the measure moved toward final action, with debates over pension, property division, and revenue projections continuing.
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Senate
Washington
Finance Committee
George
Dga
Treasury
Lawrence students named to KU Dean's honor roll 1940 41
Twenty seven Lawrence residents from the University of Kansas College of Liberal Arts and Sciences made the Dean's honor roll for the 1940 41 academic year announced by Dean Paul B. Lawson. The list includes freshmen Caroline Baker and others, sophomores Har wood Kolsky and Rose Messer, juniors Spencer Bayles and Edwin Price Jr and several more names across grades.
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Lawrence
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
University of Kansas
Paul B. Lawson
Caroline Baker
Rosemarie Campbell
Robert Eliot Douce
Richard E. Edgar
Allan R. Ewing
Wallace Richard Keene
Stanton Lee Kreider
Garland Landrith, Jr
Thorton McClanahan
Arthur H. Nelson
Clifford E. Reynolds
John T. Sheffield
Robert W. Taft, Jr
Harwood G. Kolsky
Daniel E. Merriott, Jr
Rose G Messer
Rachel B. Bagle
Charles R. Roos
Jerome Bradford Thompson
Evelyn Wulfkuhle
Spencer Bayles
Albert I. Decker, Jr
Mary E. Typelittle
Edna E. Greenwell
Mary Tou Holloway
Henry F. Holtzclaw, Jr
Edwin F. Price, Jr
Reds Rally Past Pirates In Opening NL Twinbill
Eddie Joost homered with bases loaded as Cincinnati erupted for eight runs in the eighth to beat Pittsburgh 10 to 4 in the first game of a doubleheader. Alf Anderson had four hits for the Pirates. Second game details and other league results follow.
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Pittsburgh
Eddie Joost
Cincinnati Reds
Alf Anderson
Bucs
Cincinnati
Derringer
Beggs
Lombardi
West
Butcher
Klinger
Davis
Baker
Last Month Is Second Wettest August In Eight Years
The state weather bureau reports August ended as the second wettest in eight years with 3.86 inches on average, eastern Kansas averaging 6.05 inches, Moran 12.19 inches and Belleville 0.53 inch. Mean temperature 78.6 degrees. Highest 106 at multiple towns. lowest 44 at Tribune. Overflows and severe hail and wind storms occurred in eastern Kansas.
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Topeka
State Weather Bureau
Moran
Belleville
S. D. Flora
Ellsworth
Lincoln
Minneapolis
Russell
Tribune
Kansas
Safety Week Set Opens With City Schools In Session
Lawrence launches its annual Safety Week coinciding with school openings. The Safety Council led by Lathrop Read Jr outlines highway and pedestrian safety events all week. Inspectors check vehicles on South Massachusetts Street with 11:50 a m WREN broadcasts and prizes for top drivers.
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Lawrence
Safety Council
Lathrop B. Read, Jr
State Highway Patrol
Massachusetts
Wren
Chamber of Commerce
Eldridge
Read
Massachusetts Street
South Park
Mrs. C. C. Seewir Dies After Long Local Life
Mrs. Charles Seewir, 77, a Douglas county native who moved to Lawrence as a child, died at her home 501 Tennessee street. She served in the D.A.R. and as regent of Betty Washington chapter in 1907, helped present the Santa Fe Trail marker, and was active in Trinity Episcopal church and Red Cross during World War I. Funeral set for 2:30 p.m. tomorrow at Trinity Episcopal with Rev. John B. Bowers. burial at Oak Hill cemetery. She is survived by her husband, two stepsons, and a sister.
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Charles Seewir
Douglas County
Tennessee Street
Lecompton
Lawrence
Kansas
Government Land Office
Trinity Episcopal Church
John B. Bowers
Oa Hill Cemetery
Funk’s Chapel
R. B. Wagstaff
L. B. Read
W. E. Spalding
C. P. Radcliffe
C. B. Young
R. C. Rankin
Charles
See
Red Cross
Dr Enders Becomes School Physician as Anderson Resigns
Dr A J Anderson who served 35 years as city schools physician resigned at the board meeting. The position was offered and accepted by Dr Wray Enders city health officer. Anderson reports 35,000 threats handled free of charge. The board hired 22 new teachers this summer and accepted six resignations.
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A. J. Anderson
Board of Education
Wray Enders
Dr. Anderson
George Innes
Florence Allen
Myrtle Hanson
Cordley
Wilma Papenhausen
Opal Jester
Lawrence
Drive To Self Season Tickets Boosted By Jaycees Sale
Ben Barteldes president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce reported a strong sale of high school football season tickets as the drive opened. Salesmen moved up to 45 tickets quickly. season cards will be sold at the Royal College shop after several days. About 30 Jaycees attended a breakfast at Wiedemann's, with the Lion coaching staff and Neal Wherry present.
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Ben Barteldes
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Barteldes
Royal College
Jaycees
Wiedemann’s
Lion
Fancinal Neal Wherry
Fire College closes after year’s successful sessions
The sixth annual Fire College at the University of Kansas concludes after four days of instruction. Dr. Ray Q. Brewster led a unit on gases used in air conditioning and refrigeration while Prof. E C Buehler spoke on public speaking in fire service. About 173 registered. certificates of completion will be mailed to enrollees.
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University of Kansas
Ray Q. Brewster
Department of Chemistry
Bailey Chemical Laboratories
E.C. Buehler
Department of Speech and Drama
Fire Department
J. E. Travis
Sdlina Fire Department
Travis
Dodson Leads With 133 In Tom O Shanter Championship
Leonard Dodson of Kansas City holds a 36 hole total of 133 to lead the Tom O Shanter Championship after two rounds. Ben Hogan, Hershey, Pa, with a 139 total, moves into the money picture after a 66 69 day.
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Chicago
Leonard Dodson
Kansas City
Tom O’ Shanter
Professional Golfers Association
Missourian
Tom O’shanter
Ben Hogan
Hershey
Hogan
Harm in Priorities Is Seen by Senator Brooks
Senator Brooks warned the International Association of Insurance Counsel that defense driven price fixing and government control threaten free enterprise. He questioned if the nation can be both the world arsenal and treasury with strong credit, urging a balance to protect democracy. Willis Smith of Raleigh was elected association president.
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White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Defense
Brooks
R-Ii
International Association of Insurance Counsel
United States
Svete Willis Smith
Raleigh
Association
Rommel Brown
Syracuse
N. Y
Hal G. Thurman
Oklahoma City
Professor Allen Crafton to undergo knee operation next week
Prof Allen Crafton will have knee surgery at Lawrence Memorial Hospital next week following a fractured kneecap from a fall near Glen Haven Colorado. He had planned surgery at the Veterans Hospital in Wadsworth.
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Allen Crafton
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Crafton
Glen Haven
Colo
Veterans’ Hospital
Wadsworth
Special Game for Bill Hargiss Fund at KU Stadium
A 1941 KU football preview against an All-Stars team from past years will be held at Haskell Stadium on September 19. Proceeds benefit the Bill Hargiss fund, with Hinshaw directing the All-Stars and Elmer Schaake and Henry Schenk aiding. Activities include practice Sept 17 and a call for former KU players to join.
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University of Kansas
Haskell Stadium
Jayhawk
Bill Hargiss
K. U
Chamber of Commerce
Hargiss
Coronado
Hinshaw
Kansas
Steve Hinshaw
Elmer Schaake
Lawrence
Henry Schenk
Junction City
Wade Pierce
Bis “Stars
K. VU
Parke Carroll
Kansas City
Gene Kemper
Topeka
Stu Dunbar
Salina
C. E. McBride
Gwinn Henry
K.U
Jayhawkers
Temple
Philadelphia
All-Stars
Haskell Institute
Registrar George C. Foster Granted One Year Leave
George C. Foster registrar at the University of Kansas has been granted a year's leave of absence for recreation and rest. He has served the university 42 years and will be away for the year as James K. Hitt, assistant registrar, oversees the office during his absence.
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George C. Foster
University of Kansas
Deane W. Malott
Foster
James K. Hitt
William D. Greason Dies in Kansas at 82
Paola Kan Sept 5 William D Greason 82 former postmaster died of heart disease He owned the Miami Republican weekly for 35 years selling it in 1920 to Drew McLaughlin He served as postmaster from 1898 to 1903.
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Wm. D. Greason
Paola
Kan
William D. Greason
Miami Republican
Drew McLaughlin
Weather outlook shows cooler east and warmer west
Five day forecast for Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma covers Sept 5 to Sept 10. Cooler conditions in east with a gradual warming trend in the west. Expect scattered showers or thunderstorms late period with moderate to locally heavy rainfall. Temperature readings include 86 at 5 pm and 73 at some hours. yesterday high 90 low 72.
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Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Gas Office
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Leningrad
Bulletin
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Schluesselburg
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Kronstadt
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NEW School
Jesse Singleton
Burlington Junction
Northwest Missouri Teachers College
Maryville
Missouri University
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Horton
New York School
Michael Andrews
K. A
Kansas City Teachers College
Raytown
Dorothy Hamilton
Argonia
Emporia
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Carl Junction
Pittsburg
Holton
Marjorie Ward
Pinckney
Cloud County
Charlotte van Bebber
Taanh Hams Economics
Dorothy Lang
Electa Kindlesperger
Alice Brown
Mildred Ellsworth
Eugene Brune
Alice Dicker
Woodlawn
Howard Sutherland
Woodlawn School
G. I. Hutchinson
Lloyd Winters
Lloyd Purcell
A. E. Woestemeyer
Lloyd Houston
A. B. Martin
Chevrolet
Dodson Sizzles
Kansas Cition
Gallagher Mtrs
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Swede Hanson
Henry Shenk
Dick O'Neil
Dutch Hauser
Rutherford B. Hayes
Jim Brazil
Jack Schopflin
Lewis Ward
Charles Smay
Nelson
Milton Sorem
Tommy McCall
Dick Sklar
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Lee Davis
Otto Ost
Don Pierce
Eddie Phelps
Charles Smoot
Chuck Warren
Art Lawrence
Hook Fisher
Lee Page
Fred Harris
John Madison
Carnie Smith
Bunny Black
Jim Bausch
Elmer Schalke
Raymond Dumm
Lyman Divens
Clarence Douglass
George Hapgood
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