Anniversary Reflection on June 28 and World War Origins
The piece recalls June 28 events, 1914 and 1919, linking Prinzip’s Archduke assassination to World War I and Versailles, noting the crisis nature of the act, the failure of peaceful settlement, and the cyclical danger of brinkmanship. It argues anniversaries teach lessons for present and future policy.
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Versailles
Munich
América
Europe
League of Nations
Protect the Merchant and the Fourth Fireworks Fight
A city ordinance bans fireworks within Jefferson City limits, seeking to safeguard life and property. Police enforcement is urged to deter sales from outside the city while noting state action may be needed to curb interstate imports. Local merchants push for strict enforcement and fines to discourage powder burning patriotic display.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
Kentucky primary tests New Deal divides in 1940 race
In Kentucky the early test pits Governor Chandler against Senator Barkley for party control of delegates to the 1940 Democratic National Convention. Chandler backs Keene Johnson, Barkley backs John Young Brown, with independent Charles Arnott also in. Roosevelt influence looms, Louisville politics complicates outcomes.
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Kentucky
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Barkley
Keene Johnson
John Young Brown
Charles D. Arnett
Barkley and Chandler
Brown
Roosevelt
Senator Barkley
Johnson
Barkely
Bradley
Senate
Louisville
Man About Manhattan wake in Harlem Spanish circle
New York report details a late night Spanish wake in a 114th Street Harlem apartment. A crowd gathers around a coffin for an 18 year old who died of pneumonia while Spanish music plays from a Bronx radio. Guests share beans, rice, strong coffee, beer, whisky and rum as the circle reflects on life, death, and community.
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Harlem
Police Force
Manhattan
Bronx
Quote urges permanent relief system reform by Vanderbilt
Gov. William H. Vanderbilt of Rhode Island says relief should no longer be treated as temporary. He argues it is here to stay and calls for better and more equitable methods to be developed.
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William H. Vanderbilt
Rhode Island
News & Tribune
Red Sox Star Brings Cheer To Sick Boy
Boston, June 30 AP Ted Williams answered a boy’s appeal for help. Donald Nicoll 14 critically ill for weeks with abdominal ailment needed incentive to regain strength. Williams promised two hits and delivered a signed ball from all Red Sox stars. Doctors say the boy’s recovery chances have improved.
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Ted Williams
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Donald Nicoll
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Lincoln Law School Opens As Part Of Equal Education Plan
Lincoln University will open a law school by September first as part of a state authorized program to achieve parity with the University of Missouri. The move follows Gaines v Missouri and a $200,000 appropriation to expand Lincoln's curriculum, with a board committee directed to expand undergraduate and professional offerings.
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Lincoln University
Lloyd L. Gaines
St. Louis
University of Missouri Law School
Missouri
One Year to Go Presidential Possibilities Farley
Bruce Catton profiles James A. Farley as a strong party organizer with vast machine power and loyal service. He notes Farley’s memory, work capacity, and friendships, while flagging public doubts about his political principles and wavering support among New Deal allies. His chances are described as only fair.
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James A. Farley
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