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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1940

Page

2

Predicted Roosevelt Veto Ties Wage Hour Shift Fight

Washington reports a presidential veto forecast if the Barden farm processing exemptions are added to wage hour revisions. Roosevelt, returning from Warm Springs, urged leaders to report on the bill as Congress debates amendments and labor relief funding.

Washington Roosevelt Warm Springs White House Senate Danaher R.-Conn House Barden Labor Committee Puerto Rico Virgin Island Ramspeck D.ga Congress Agriculture Department Cox D-Ga Smith D-Va National Labor Board

Pigs Run Wild After Baltimore Freight Crash

After a freight train wreck in southwest Baltimore five carloads of pigs were released. Pigs filled cellars streets and cars as passersby helped herd and rescue them. Officials counted 48 killed 350 recaptured and the rest missing at dawn.

Baltimore Baltimore & Ohio Railroad

White fencing debate swells among Lawrence families

In Lawrence the talk of white fencing grows amid yards of John Stutz and Rice Phelps homes as residents discuss curb appeal. Zephyr Bakery hosts open house drawing 2000 visitors. city council plans regular session tonight. Francis O Rourke of Ellis sentenced to 30 days jail and $200 fine after a liquor raid seized 1700 pints of spirits. Omitted details point to officials Will Johns and Morton Cole.

John Stutz New Hampshire Street Rice Phelps Seventeenth and Tennessee Francis O’rourke Ellis Ellis County Justice of the Peace O’rourke Will Johns Lawrence Morton Cole Attorney General’s Office

Crafton Injured Directing New K U Film

Prof Allen Crafton head of speech and dramatic art at K U slipped on Ad building steps while directing a cinema scene. He tore ligaments in both knees and was ordered to rest for several days, missing tonight's annual Speech Arts banquet where awards would be announced.

Allen Crafton Department of Speech and Dramatic Art K. A Vera Margaret Hurt Liberty Memorial High School Vic Hart Women’s Athletic Association Mollie Hand Haskell High School

Kelley to Speak Twice On Music Week Talks

Charles Fabens Kelley assistant director and curator of the Chicago Art Institute will give an address and speak over KFKU radio at the University tomorrow. At 10 oclock he will address an all University convocation in Hoch Auditorium and at 2 30 he will be interviewed by Dean Swarthout over the air.

Charles Fabens Kelley Chicago Art Institute KFKU Hoch Auditorium D. M. Swarthout

Bund Suit Thrown Out Over No-Show in New Jersey

A $1,950,000 libel case brought by the German American Bund Auxiliary of New Jersey against the Newark Ledger was dismissed by Circuit Judge Joseph C. Wolker after the plaintiffs failed to appear in Newton New Jersey.

Newton, N. J Bund Auxiliary, Inc New Jersey Newark Ledger Joseph C. Wolker

Allies Hold Fast Against Germans in Norway War

Allies reported holding firm under growing German pressure in Norway while Britain sought closer Italy ties. German air raids hit Molde and Andalsnes as Norwegian battles raged and Allied transports arrived daily. Two British trawlers were sunk with no casualties, and Britain denied sinking 18 transports. Prime Minister Chamberlain faced questions in the Commons amid talks of a possible secret session.

London Norway Britain Hitler Italy Molde Andalsnes War Office Namsos Gudbrandshalen Hammond Larwood Germany Norwegian Lord Halifax Giuseppe Bastianini Rome Norwegian Telegraph Agency Lake Engeset Alesund Berfen Trondheim Andalesnes Chamberlain House of Commons

Newsman speaks at K U convocation by Streit

Clarence K Streit New York Times foreign correspondent spoke at Fraser hall at 4 PM as part of a university convocation. He attended Kansas City dinner of the National Federation of Women's Press Clubs and joined KU on invitation. He promotes the Inter Democracy Federal Unionists and authored Union Now.

Clarence K. Streit New York Times Fraser Hall Streit National Federation of Women’s Press Clubs Kansas City K U Inter-Democracy Federal Unionists Association Union Now

City Worker Electrocuted in Lola Kansas

Clarence Lyman of the city electrical department was electrocuted while working on a new feeder line from the Pioneer plant west of Lola into Tola. Whistles to blow for peace are planned with noon daily silent prayers for world peace, backed by church groups and the city council.

Gladys Dowers Kansas City Lola City Lola Kan Clarence Lyman City Electrical Department Pioneer Tola Dallas

Income Tax Collections In Kansas Surpass 1939 Figures

Topeka Kan Apr 29 Kansas income tax collections run about 300000 ahead of 1939 despite a commission forecast of a decline. Commission Chairman John McCuish attributed the gain to better business and federal employees paying the levy for the first time. He said the overestimate error mirrored prior expectations and may allow a property tax millage cut from 1.30 mills adopted last August.

Topeka Kan Kansas Revenue and Taxation Commission Commission John McCuish McCuish

Mrs. Rachel McKitrick Dies at 72 in Lawrence

Mrs. Rachel McKitrick aged 72 died at her home 1041 Vermont street. Funeral at First Christian church Tuesday at 3 PM with Rev. Harold G Barr officiating. Burial in Memorial Park cemetery. Survived by four daughters and three sons. Ten grandchildren. Rebekah Lodge 4 members urged to attend.

Rachel McKitrick Vermont Street First Christian Church Harold G. Barr Memorial Park Cemetery Rebekah Lodge Number 4 Roy Bolen Goodland Fred Bolen Pratt Raymond. McKitrick Harrisonville O. A. Karnes Topeka M. C. Karnes Lawrence Mary Melton Poole J. C. Rumsey Mission Kan

Mrs Vienna Chilcote Payne 78 Lansing died at home

Mrs Vienna Chilcote Payne of Lansing died this morning at her home at age 78. Survived by two sons R D Payne and L L Payne, a sister Mrs A C Curtis, and two grandchildren Walter Hunter Payne and Betty Sue Payne. Widow of former state treasurer Walter L Payne. Born November 1 1861 in Seymour Iowa. Family moved to Oskaloosa in 1870 and married May 24 1884. Funeral arrangements pending.

Vienna Chilcote Payne Lansing R. D. Payne L. L. Payne Burlingame A. C. Curtis Ness City Walter Hunter Payne Ottawa Betty Sue Payne Walter L. Payne John and Mary Chilcote Seymour Wayne County Oskaloosa

Program at Haskell Institute Features Vocal and Piano

Students Miss Ruth Greatt and Prof. Joseph Wilkins presented a program of vocal and piano music at Haskell Institute chapel last evening. Loring, a KU senior, played selections including Whippoorwill by Ruth Orcutt. Miss Arbouine Goodjohn of Leavenworth sang with Robert Glotzbach of Wamego accompanying.

German Advance Pressed Back in Norwegian Theatre

Allied lines report German columns driving toward Dombas and Roros were repulsed while British forces land at Andalsnes and push reinforcements via rail. Narvik area sees slight air activity with a small German force surrounded by British and Norwegian troops. Norwegian government thanks Britain France and Poland for aid.

Tage 1 Alvydal Roros Foldal Hjerkin Alvdal Dombas- Storen Stockholm Tidningen Hjerkinn British War Office London Andalsnes Dombas Debarkation Point War Office Gudbrands Kvam Glomma Oslo Storen Trondheim Narvik Norway Coun Halvdan Koht Britain

Top Aviation Jobs Go to Trained Mechanics

Kansas City aviation firms seek U S Civil Aeronautics Authority certified airplane and engine mechanics. The Missouri Aviation Institute offers rapid government exam prep, pays railroad fares to students, and provides flexible terms for men aged 16 to 40 seeking aviation careers. Write for a free illustrated booklet from Dept. 145 Municipal Airport Kansas City Missouri.

Kansas City U. S. Civil Aeronautics Authority Missouri Aviation Institute U. S R. R Municipal Missouri

Journal-World Writer Wins State Club Award

Kathryne Wilson Stevens of the Lawrence Journal-World and Nellie K. Schnyder of Caldwell are named state winners by the New York Herald-Tribune for Kansas Federation of Women's Clubs coverage. Stevens reviewed a Dean Schwegler speech. Schnyder covered a shawl exhibit. Winners may advance to Milwaukee for the national competition.

Kathryne Wilson Stevens Lawrence Journal-World Nellie K. Schnyder Caldwell New York Herald-Tribune Kansas Kansas Federation of Women’s Clubs Stevens Dean R. A. Schwegler K. U. School of Education Schnyder

Five Room House Under FHA Plan Starts at 1524 Rhode Island

Construction begins today on a five room residence at 1524 Rhode Island street. George Humphrey leads the project under the Federal Housing Administration plan with George Kampfir as builder. The completed house will feature clapboard exterior and is valued at 5500 dollars.

Rhode Island Street George Humphrey Federal Housing Administration Journal- World George Kampfir

Crashes mar Althe trips injure none in geology group

Weekend field trips by geology department personnel were disrupted by two crashes. A six car caravan returning from the St Francis mountains near St Louis overturned on wet pavement between Sedalia and Warrensburg Missouri. no injuries among six students in the Plymouth sedan driven by Eugene Young a sophomore from Omaha. Another group at the Ozarks with Dr R M Dreyer ran off the road Friday morning but both cars returned to campus.

Althe Geology St. Francis Mountains St. Louis Sedalia Warrensburg Eugene Young Omaha Ozarks Ozarks With Dr. R. M.dreyer

Towboat Stranded on Sandbar Near Omaha During Missouri River Opening

The river towboat Kansas City Socono and four barges loaded with 890000 gallons of gasoline and kerosene struck a sandbar about 30 miles below Omaha. The incident marred the opening of Missouri river navigation for the season.

Omaha Kansas City Socono

Delegates for Third Term from Massachusetts

Delegates for Third Term Boston April 29 report a large share of Democratic national convention candidates from Massachusetts. The slate includes those pledged to Postmaster General and other party leaders.

Boston Massachusetts

Roosevelt Backed by Farley Line for 1936 Nomination

General James A. Farley disclosed today that the party would rally behind President Roosevelt if he seeks renomination. The statement signals unity within the party structure ahead of the next campaign.

Eral James A. Farley Roosevelt

Red Sox topple Athletics 11 to 3 in Boston slugfest

Boston pounded three pitchers to defeat Philadelphia’s Athletics 11 to 3. Jimmy Tabor hit his second homer of the series as Boston Buster Pabgoelpnth aided the big win. Other American League matchups and National League scores are noted in the recap.

Kansas City Indianapolis Haley Ride West Philadelphia Boston Red Sox Athletics Jimmy Tabor Sox Pabgoelpnth Boston Harris Desautels Caster Ross McCrabb Brucker New York Washington Chandler and St. Louis Dean and Todd Cooper and Padgett

Simple Lemons and Ru-Ex Cure Rheumatic Pain Quickly

A home remedy advertises mixing Ru-Ex Compound with four lemons and water to ease rheumatic arthritis or neuritis pains within 48 hours. The claim promises money-back if relief is not seen, sold by druggists and Round Corner Drug Company.

Round Corner Drug Company Good Drug

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