Germans Enter Warsaw As Civilians Flee West Front
Berlin dispatches report German motorized units reached Warsaw at 515 p m and fuel rumors of Warsaw's fall while artillery followed to press siege The fronts from north west and southwest moved toward the Polish capital. civilian exodus spread from Saarbruecken to Karlsruhe amid a broader war buildup as Britain and France were at war with Germany.
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SUITS AND CLEATS SET FOR KK U GRIDSTERS
Gwinn Henry calls 1939-40 grid team to stadium at 9 30 tomorrow morning for cleats leather fitting. Photographs will be taken of players individually and in groups for publicity in newspapers and magazines during the year.
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Mexico to Supply Oil and Goods to Britain and France
Mexico City reports a government statement by Dr Ramon Beteta that Mexico will sell oil and other products to belligerents deemed deserving sympathy, signaling aid to Britain and France. observers note the British navy may limit sea shipments to Germany. Beteta also indicated a cancelled oil barter deal with W R Davis, who shipped most oil to Germany in exchange for Mexican merchandise.
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War Bulletins and Global Notes from Sept 8
Polish embassy denies a German broadcast claiming Nazi troops entered Warsaw. Thirty of 97 British merchant ships resumed voyages from Gibraltar under destroyer escort. Britain and Italy discuss war positions in Rome. Bulgaria designates meatless days. Duke of Kent and Princess Marina will not go to Australia. navy service chosen. Castello Bianco rescues 23 Mannar lifeboat survivors. Goering to address German munitions workers tomorrow.
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Duke and Duchess of Windsor Leave for England
In Cannes on Sept 8 the Duke and Duchess of Windsor departed for England ending nearly three years in exile. King George VI recalled the abdicated monarch to join the war effort against Germany. They traveled to Paris then to an undisclosed English port to board a destroyer bound for London.
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French Thrust Makes Headway on Western Front
Paris reports the French army advancing into northern German mining areas with seven to eight miles of advance, aided by tanks and air and sea forces. The German retreat destroys bridges and rail lines as fighting grows across the western front. French gains aim to ease pressure on Poland as Warsaw faces the Vistula line.
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German Gestapo Makes Protective Arrests
Berlin reports indicate the Gestapo is conducting numerous protective arrests of former socialists and trade union leaders to isolate those opposed to the Nazi regime. Officials say more arrests are being made, but totals are not yet estimable.
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Sugar Beet Growers in Garden City Area May Profit
Garden City officials say sugar price advances from wartime effects could raise grower profits if prices hold into 1940 when this year’s beet crop sugar goes to sale. Beet sugar content in the Arkansas valley is expected above average unless a wet fall. The Garden City refinery has limited sellable stock under government allotments and 20 million pounds were refined last fall with wholesalers buying most output.
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Evidence of hit on Athenia torpedoed in twilight strike
Washington reports naval attaché findings that the Athenia was struck on the port side by a torpedo during early September. Witnesses including officers and crew described the explosion tearing the bulkhead, flooding the fire and engine rooms, and trapping passengers in the dining rooms, leading to drownings. Asecond account notes many killed as the ship was hit amidships and again by a projectile through the air.
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Warsaw Radio Declares Polish Offensive Will Start Soon
Warsaw radio broadcast claimed the Polish army would launch an offensive to stop retreat, vowing to fight to the finish. It said the air fleet remained intact and minimal Polish casualties were expected, while Berlin reported 25,000 Polish prisoners.
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Wallace to Address Nation on Food Profiteering
Columbia Broadcasting announces Secretary Wallace will speak from Washington tonight at 7 p.m. Central Standard Time on profits in food supplies and related shortages. The broadcast marks a national appeal against profiteering in food amid wartime pressures.
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Roosevelt authorizes civilian defense build up and guard growth
President Roosevelt declares a limited national emergency to safeguard neutrality and boost defense. He orders volunteer enlistment to raise the army to 227000 and navy to 145000, expands the National Guard to 285000, and increases the Marine Corps to 25000 while stressing peace time limits and no wartime footing.
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Algae Contaminate City River Water Taste
Algae growth in the river is making city water taste and smell unpleasant though deemed safe. Water superintendent Frank Willey said the bloom appeared yesterday and may persist. activated carbon is being used to remove the oil-like odor but high concentration hinders success. Rain or cooler weather could end the issue.
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Stock Market Index Rises to 50.9 After Day Before 50.2
The stock index for 60 stocks climbs to 50.9 with yesterday's reading at 50.2. The report mentions KEELER'S cash for used texts as an ad reference.
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Split LSU fund ties to $75,000 in hotel sale fraud
New Orleans reports the government’s mail fraud trial of Seymour Weiss and four others focused on a $75,000 payment connected to the Bienville hotel furnishings sold to Louisiana State University. Evidence traced how Adams, Lesage and Hart allegedly shared the proceeds from the National Equipment company sale.
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Late Heat Wave Clings to Parts of Kansas
A late summer heat wave grips southern and eastern Kansas with highs to 104 in Independence and Pittsburg and 101 in Arkansas City. Western areas stay cooler while Wichita reaches 97 and Kansas City 98 as forecasted cooler air moves in from Topeka.
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Canada at War Debate Opens in Commons
In Ottawa today R. J. Manion declared Canada is actually at war as he opened debate on the address in reply to the throne speech. Prime Minister Mackenzie King repeated that conscription is not needed and will not be introduced by the present administration.
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Hailstorm Halts National Tennis Championships at Forest Hills
A severe hailstorm drenched Forest Hills on September 8 forcing an abrupt pause in the national tennis championships. Large hail stopped about a dozen matches from continuing as players and spectators sought shelter amid the storm.
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Soviet Rushing Materials to Front as German Advance Presses
Report from Moscow states Soviet Russia is sending raw materials to the western front amid a swift German eastward sweep through Poland. Unofficial sources say the Soviet government mobilized reserves in response to the crisis and potential border threat to Russia.
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Cubs Buy McCullough from Kansas City
The Chicago Cubs announced the purchase of catcher Clyde McCullough from the Kansas City Yankees farm system in the American Association. The deal included an undisclosed cash amount and an unnamed player.
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Dozens of rooms and homes rent via Journal-World ads
The Journal-World offers rapid rental insertion for rooms apartments and houses within ten days. Ad-taker line invites calls to 22 and a description of the property. Classified rates: four lines for a week only 80 cents.
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Woollcott to Speak on University Lecture Series
Alexander Woollcott, noted journalist and author, will appear in Hoch auditorium January 10 as part of the University lecture course. The New York Times critic, known for While Rome Burns, will be the first such visit to Kansas, announced by Chancellor Malott’s office.
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Kansas Cools Off After Record Heat Across State
The western heat wave breaks as a cool front reaches Kansas, bringing a high near 85 and dry weather. Federal meteorologist S D Flora says another extreme heat spell is unlikely, with comfortable nights forecast and only light rain prospects.
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Men’s Forum Class Opens Fall Program Sunday
The Curfman Men’s Forum class meets Sunday at 9:45 a.m. at the Funk channel for its opening fall program led by Dr. F. O. Russell. The session is open to all interested men.
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Kansas Weather Forecast for Tonight and Saturday
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Saturday. Slightly cooler in the southeast and extreme east, not so cool in the extreme northwest. Somewhat warmer Saturday in the west and north central portions. Temperature readings show 68 at 7 am and 85 at noon. Maximum yesterday and minimum today noted, with year ago values listed.
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