Fierce battle in Sudeten region leaves many dead
Fierce clashes between Czechoslovak gendarmes and Sudeten Germans across towns near the German border continued with at least 40 dead. Eight Czech gendarmes died at Schwaderbach as Sudeten forces, aided by tanks, attacked across the frontier. Martia l law spread through the region as thousands moved to reinforce troubled areas and diplomacy appeared at a standstill.
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Prague
UPI
Prague Foreign Office
Schwaderbach
Sachsenberg
Sudeten Party
Haberspirk
Falkenau
Sudeten
Meperte
Foreign Office
Komotau
Konrad Henlein
Runciman Mediation Mission
Fuehrer
Munich
Berlin
Paul Joseph Goebbels
European crisis deepens as leaders scramble across borders
King George prepares to return to London as cabinet meets in emergency session amid mounting war fears. Across Europe, Czechoslovak crisis stirs Serbia Romania Hungary and Germany with exodus of statesmen and calls for peace rally at Westminster Abbey for continuous intercession.
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London
George
Balmoral
Scotland
Lord Stanley
Dominions
Canada
Budapest
Europe
Adolf Hitler
Bucharest
Carol of
Romania
Crown Council
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Czechoslovakia
Britain
Pester Lloyd
Geneva
League of Nations Assembly
Stanley Bruce
Australia
Edouard Herriot
France
Paris
Herriot
Edouard Daladier
Arts
Maxim Litvinoff
Russia
Berlin
Germany
England
Westminster Abbey
Average of 60 stocks shows 45. day prior at 45.6
Market data notes an average stock price of 45 in a 60 stock sample with the previous day’s reading at 45.6. The terse update implies a slight dip. No company names or dates are provided.
Chamberlain Plans Flight to Meet Hitler for Peace Talks
London announces Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain will fly to Germany to meet Adolf Hitler in an effort to avert crisis and seek a peaceful solution. The meeting is set for Berchtesgaden with arrival near Munich and a formal conference to follow.
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Chamberlain
Germany
Hitler
London
Berchtesgaden
Nevile Henderson
Berlin
Fuehrer
Sir Horace Wilson
William Strang
Foreign Office
Munich
Death Battle in Film Booth Leaves Man Dead
Two film operators fought in a locked projection booth as 500 patrons watched. Nathan Klein, 33, was killed with a fire extinguisher during the struggle. Sol Schulman, 38, was seriously injured and later charged with homicide. The incident occurred during The Devils Party screening.
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New York
Nathan Klein
Sol Schulman
Wesley McClelland
Schulman
Klein
Missing Car Identified in Virgil Vaughn Disappearance Case
A car found in Tulsa is identified by B E Vaughn of Baldwin Kansas as the vehicle his missing brother Virgil Vaughn drove a May 6 departure from Baldwin toward Long Beach California. Federal agents and police linked the car to a staged sale chain involving Lake Providence Louisiana and Shreveport Louisiana before reaching Tulsa.
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Tulsa
Okla
B. E. Vaughn
Baldwin
Kan
Virgil
Long Beach
Calif
Texas Rangers
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Vaughn
D. E. Lucas
Douglas County
Kansas
Young Vaughn
Lucas
Lake Providence
Virgil Vaughn
Wreckage From Hawaii Clipper Reported Found
Reports from Manila indicate pieces of wreckage from the Hawaii Clipper have been found in the eastern Philippines prompting a government inquiry. No authenticated trace of the giant transpacific flying boat has been located since it disappeared July 29 with 15 men aboard a Guam to Manila flight.
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Manila
Hawaii
Kennedy denies British ask for US stance on war
United States Ambassador Joseph P Kennedy said no British official has sought his view on America’s position if Britain enters a war. He added he was not asked to interpret how the neutrality act would apply in a conflict involving Britain. The comment responds to a London newspaper report claiming Britain sought clarification through Kennedy.
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Joseph Kennedy
London
United States
Joseph P. Kennedy
Great Britain
Britain
Kennedy
DNB
Hitler
Voelkischer Beobachter
Czechoslovakia
Germany
Fuehrer
Nurnberg
Konrad Henlein
Crafton Legion Speaker Highlights Constitution Week Talk
Crafton Legion speaker Prof. Allen Crafton will address the Dorsey Liberty post at 7:45 PM in the post rooms. The program marks Constitution Week with Crafton comparing U S and European conditions from his recent overseas trip.
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Crafton Legion
Allen Crafton
Dorsey-Liberty Post
American Legion
Crafton
United States
Europe
Elections at a Glance Democratic and Republican Senate Nominations
The Associated Press reports the presidential party opposition shaping renomination bids across states. Notable races include Walter F. George in Georgia and Augustine Lonergan in Connecticut. Several incumbents face competition or renomination, with party dynamics and runoff chances noted from South Carolina to Michigan.
Americans Urged to Cut Europe Travel as Tensions Rise
Berlin reports note unofficial consular advice for American travelers to resume homeward journeys if possible amid the Sudeten crisis. Berlin says U.S. residents in Germany were not told to leave.
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Berlin
United States
Europe
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Munich
Czechoslovakia
Hitler
Nurnberg
Texas Democrats Back Garner For 1940 Nomination At Convention
In Beaumont Texas the Texas Democratic convention endorsed Vice President John Garner for 1940 presidential nomination. A roar greeted a resolution praising Garner and Roosevelt. delegates then shouted down Governor O'Daniel who tried to speak and split on pension and poll tax planks.
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Beaumont
Tex
Texas
John N. Garner
Roosevelt
W. Lee O’daniel
O’daniel
Spelling Experts to Participate in State Matches
Douglas county contestants head to Topeka for the state spelling contest at the state fair. Participants include Rose Nichols Baldwin Lewis Sale Lecompton Loraine Martin Kaw Valley Bertha Goff Model school June Lederer Doris Newman Hopewell school in Class A B and C.
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Douglas County
Topeka
Harold Fisher
Rose Nichols
Baldwin
Lewis Sale
Lecompton
Loraine Martin
Kaw Valley
Bertha Goff
Model School
June Lederer
Doris Newman
Hopewell School
Plans for a Speedy Mobilization by France
Paris reports that the French government completed plans to mobilize 2,000,000 more reserves if needed, bringing total under arms to about 4,000,000. The mobilization would include men born 1924 to 1931, ages 27 to 34. Daladier discussed the issue last night but postponed action this morning, noting mobilization as a natural response to a sudden crisis.
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Paris
French’ Empire
Daladier
Lawrence Fall Window Unveiling and Style Show Set
The annual Lawrence Fall Window Unveiling and Style Show is scheduled for Thursday evening September 29. A parade of bands from KU, Haskell, Liberty Memorial high school, and the American Legion Drum and Bugle corps will join the event along with a value guessing contest for window displays.
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Lawrence
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
K.U
Lawrence High School
Real start of fall seen after near midsummer heat
Federal meteorologist S D Flora says this year’s weather hints at autumn with a few hot days possible. Highs expected around 75 to 80 and not above 85 tomorrow, with 50 to 55 degree lows in western counties. Eastern Kansas saw scattered rains totals from .05 to 1.72 inches reported in cities like Salina Manhattan Wichita and Fort Scott.
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S. D. Flora
Flora
Rocky Mountain
Kansas
Salina
Manhattan
Ellis
Ottawa
McPherson
Emporia
Florence
Garnett
Wichita Eureka
Anthony Fort Scott
Winfield . Chanute
Independence
Pittsburg
Cotmbus
Kansas City
Roof Collapse at Clarksdale High School Injures Pupils
In Clarksdale Arizona the auditorium roof collapsed during school hours injuring at least 15 pupils. Approximately 50 students were inside when the steel roof fell trapping more than twenty. two girls were reported critically injured and all the injured were taken to Jerome hospital.
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Clarksdale
Ariz
Clarksdale High School
Jerome Hospital
New Telephone Directory On Press For Sept 30
A new issue of the telephone directory will go to press September 30. For new listings or changes call the business office at telephone number 221. Southwestern Bell Telephone Scene.
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Southwestern Bell Telephone Scene
Douglas County Old Settlers Meet Recounts Pioneer Era
The thirty-ninth annual Douglas County Old Settlers association gathering at the First Baptist church drew a large turnout on cool day. Kirke Mechem spoke on Kansas history, noting Lawrence and Douglas county’s pivotal role in freedom, as officers were reelected and Quantrill raid survivors recalled.
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Douglas County
Kansas
Old Settlers’ Association
First Baptist Church
Kirke Mechem
State Historical Society
C. O. Seewir
Mr. Seewir
Quantrill
Nellie G. Palmer
J. F. Griswold
Seventh
Indiana Streets
Carrie M. Watson
Hannah Oliver
Lou Rankin Moore
Elmer Brown
Emma Savage
Abe Holcomb
Anna Morgan Ward
L. M. Walters
Alice Peabody Sears
S. E. Seetin
Howard FE. Koelb
Ednah Hopkins
Lawrence
United States
George Takes Slight Lead in Georgia Democratic Primary
Atlanta Sept 14 The first precinct to report in the Georgia Democratic primary shows Walter F George leading Camp and Talmadge. Smyrna Cobb county unofficial results: George 169 Camp 183 Talmadge 77.
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Georgia
Walter F. George
Lawrence S. Camp
Roosevelt
Eugene Talmadge
Smyrna
Cobb County
George
Camp
Talmadge
Open House At University Fire College Tonight
Lawrence fire department hosts an open house at 6 30 for more than 90 attendees of the third annual fire college at the University of Kansas. Sessions run through tomorrow afternoon under the state association and university auspices.
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State Firemen’s Association
State Board of Rotational Education
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Missouri Inspection Bureau
St. Louis
H. G. Lindgren
McPherson
Thomas J. Hardwick
Kansas City
Wiedemann’s Grill
A. B. Martin
Lawrence
League of Kansas
England
Atchison Department
Edmund Bilimek
J. F. Kew
Lonergan Renominated by State Democratic Convention
Senator Augustine Lonergan was renominated overwhelmingly on the first ballot at the Connecticut Democratic state convention in Eastern Point. He defeated Herman Kopplemann and Thomas L. McDonough while reiterating support for the New Deal. Delegates also renominated Gov. Wilbur Cross for a fifth term.
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Conn
Augustine Lonergan
Roosevelt
United States Senate
Herman Kopplema
Thomas L. McDonough
New Britain
Lonergan
Kopplemann
McDonough
Wilbur L. Cross
Archibald McNeil
M National
Water Department Races to Complete Emergency Intake Line
Turbidity surges again with 65 000 parts per million in intake water as the 500 foot emergency line is welded from 12 inch pipe to replace the regular intake. Officials fear mud intrusion from the river bottom. plant staff work to clear basins and reservoirs while the city health department urges boiling water for safety.
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Water Department
ALE Lumbia
Clearater
State Health Department
University of Kansas pledges 133 to nine sororities
One hundred thirty three KU women named on pledge lists from Elizabeth Meguiar as nine sororities announce pledges. Lake Lawrence delegates include 11 pledges. Gamma Phi Beta leads with 21 pledges, Kappa Kappa Gamma 20, Pi Beta Phi 18.
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University of Kansas
Elizabeth Meguiar
Lawrence
Alpha Chi Omega
Betty Halam
Alpha Delta Pi
Cleda Haight
Gamma Phi Beta
Ada K
Irchhoff
Doris Twente
Kappa Alpha Theta
Jean Werner
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Clare Virginia McDonald
Omaha
Neb
Jeanne Moyer
Barker
Mary Jane Perkins
Overland Park
Jeanette Singleton
Kansas City
Mary Lynn Tuley
Independence
Pi Beta Phi
Jeanne Anderson
Wichita
Martha Browning
Lees Summit
Ruth Bowers
Tulsa
Okla
Betty Campbell
Louisiana
Nancy Carey
Kan
Virginia Lee Carson
Joan Darby
Martha Alice Horner
Mary Elizabeth Kirsch
Paragould
Shirley Maupin
Topeka
Mary McCroskey
Jean McFarland
Alice Newman
Arkansas City
Elizabeth Peaks
Enon
Ellen Skonberg
Betty van Ansdale
Janet Wallace
Louise Webster
Galesburg
Ill
Jane Barnes
Leavenworth
Mary Ellen Brosius
Betty Blue
Vermont
Ann Cota
Fort Leavenworth
Weather prospects for Kansas with cooler conditions
The forecast calls for fair skies tonight and Thursday with slightly cooler air tonight and warmer conditions in the western and northern regions by Thursday afternoon. Morning hours show cloudy conditions with Wichita toward clearer skies and roads muddy in Arkansas City and Emporia, soft near Wichita, while other areas are described as good.
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Emporia
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Great Bend
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Dodge City
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Ft. Scott
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Betty Muchnic
Atchison
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St. Joseph
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Iola
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Hoisington
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