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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1940
Page
3
More than 212 Black men and women perished when flames swept through the Rhythm Night Club in Natchez Mississippi. Officials say most died of suffocation as dry Spanish moss decorations fed the blaze. Victims ranged around 15 or 16 years old.
The state welfare board reports March relief aid fell five percent from February. Old age assistance averaged 19.58 dollars, up from 19.50. Aids to the blind averaged 20.51 versus 20.49, and aid to dependent children 29.06 compared with 28.9 in February.
Police Judge Harrison Smith was cleared as the county grand jury indictment charging partiality was dismissed on motion by County Attorney John Buehler. The case had alleged he altered drunken driving charges to reckless driving for two defendants.
Earth shocks were felt today at Redondo Beach Hermosa Beach Hawthorne Venice and Santa Monica along the Pacific coast near Los Angeles. No damage was reported. The tremor began about 5 20 a m and lasted 15 to 30 seconds at Redondo with distinct rumbles at other locations.
Apr 24. Dr Howell Williams of the University of California described to the National Academy of Sciences a titanic volcanic dust storm 5,000 years ago caused by Mount Mazama eruption in Oregon. The event sent fine dust over 5,000 square miles, created Crater Lake, and drove thousands of Indians from their homeland as lava and glaciers shaped a dramatic landscape.
The Oak Ridge census finished work by bicycle as the last week ends. A packed last day of school at Midland school featured Miss Ethel Deay, reemployed, with a big program and basket supper. Oak Ridge beat Midland 9 4 in a Monday ball game. Community club and school events drew a sold out audience, with prizes, music, and teachers honored.
A demonstration proceeds under Hal F Eijer, a Manhattan specialist, and Deal Six, Douglas County agent, directing the event.
Sunday evening visits fill the Stony Point area with multiple households hosting relatives and neighbors. Lawrence guests include Mr. and Mrs. Robert Norment and other local families sharing meals and calling on friends. D. A. Wray’s family hauled eleven fat hogs to Lawrence, and Dover truck delivered a tank.
Mrs Clara Kassinger and Mr and Mrs Fred Rockhold with their son and Mrs B I Holmes traveled to Lawrence on Tuesday. A much needed rain fell here Tuesday night.
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