Decline in U S stake in China noted in old survey
An unofficial 1938 letter from Secretary Hull to Vice President Garner shows U S investments in China dropping from 132 million to about 98 million plus defaulted obligations. American residents, armed forces, and mission properties have shrunk amid Sino Japanese conflict while official interests and treaty rights persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aug
America
China
Japan
Hull
Garner
Senate
Shangai
Peiping
Tientsin
Shanghai
Navy
United States
Augusta
Marblehead
Philippines
Hong Kong
Kulangsu
Yangtze River
Bands Near Army Base Raise Red Flag on German Camps
Roy P. Monahan told the D A V national convention that 22 German American band camps sit within 20 miles of bases or munitions plants. He warned camps could host spies and saboteurs if war broke out and urged laws banning unapproved war uniforms. He said his National Americanism committee has received daily reports from agents attending band meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
United States
Roy P. Monahan
New York
National Americanism Committee
Monahan
D.A.V
Germany
Spv
War Department
No Bridge Rules Change For Next Year In Asbury Park
Contract bridge players can rest easy as no rule or scoring changes will take effect next year. The current code of laws will stay in force, announced by William F. McKenney and Ely Culbertson after a special American contract bridge league session. A nationwide poll showed 15,000,000 players favor keeping the game as it is.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Park
N. J
William F. McKenney
National Laws Commission
Ely Culbertson
Laws Commission
International Contract Bridge League
American Contract Bridge League
McKenney
Culbertson
Locust Plague Moves Argentina to Use Navy Planes
The government ordered navy planes with chemical tanks to combat massive locust swarms in San Luis province western Argentina. The action marks a bold, urgent response to the outbreak affecting the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argentina
Buenos Aires
San Luis
World Poultry Congress Draws Nations to Cleveland
Thousands of prize birds and poultry experts converge for the Seventh World Poultry Congress in Cleveland. Delegations from six foreign nations display rare breeds while American exhibitors compete in contests led by Harry Atkins of Davenport and Secretary Henry A. Wallace. The 11 day event features exhibits, short courses, youth programs, and a transparent kitchen display, with nearly 50000 visitors expected and about 22000 eggs laid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
United States
Lake Erie
Bronx
Holland
France
Great Britain
Canada
Cuba
Italy
Romagnoli
Alessandro Ghigi
University of Bologna
Ghigi
Banty
Congress
Willard C. Thompson
Rutgers University
New Brunswick
N. J
Paris
America
Lady Lime Crest
New Jersey
John Farmer
U. S
Karl Vetter
Berlin
Poultry Science Association
Madame Grovlez
Ace
Tive
Henry A. Wallace
Hague
Netherlands
Exposition Grounds
Back Yard
Irvin S Cobb Ill With Gastric Upset in San Francisco
Irvin S Cobb the Hollywood writer actor and mint julep expert is ill in a San Francisco hospital with what doctors call a gastric upset and summer flu He was stricken five days ago at the Bohemian club resort on the Russian river and moved to the city hospital yesterday He is not in serious shape but will remain in bed for several days and rest is advised by his physician
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Irvin S. Cobb
Hollywood
Cobb
Russian River
Joseph McGuiness
Frank Lynch
Fire crew revives 12 year old truck for call
Olney reports a new fire truck failed to respond yet firefighters revived the department’s 12 year old model from a used car garage and reached the blaze in time. The item notes summer vacations and advertises Journal-World delivery to vacation addresses for 40 cents per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olney, II
Journal-World
John Selby Wins 1000 Dollar Prize for Sam
John Selby arts editor and AP critic won the American prize of 1000 dollars in the all nations prize novel competition for his first novel Sam. The award advances to the international round with a 15000 dollar prize. Judges T B Stribling Hervey Allen and John Beecroft praised the work. Selby is a native of Gallatin Missouri and formerly worked for the Kansas City Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Selby
Associated Press
Sam
Selby
Stribling
Hervey Allen
John Beecroft
Allen
David Harum
Main Street
Gallatin
The
Kansas City Star
Royal Family Visits Ballater During Scotland Holiday
King George in highland dress with kilts Queen Elizabeth in lilac blue and Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose arrived at Ballater en route to Balmoral. The royal party left London last night for a holiday in Scotland.
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Scotland
Ballater
George
Elizabeth
Margaret Rose
Royal Castle
Balmoral
London
Banter Over Lending Bill In House Debate
In Washington on August 1 the House leaders from both parties exchanged light banter over the administration's lending program. Democratic Leader Rayburn won unanimous consent for debate as the measure, approved by the Senate, moves to the House. Republican Leader Martin pressed for clarity amid the exchange.
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Washington
House
Senate
Rayburn
Texas
Representative Martin
Massachusetts
Martin
Gas helmets for babies distributed in Britain
The British government began distributing 1,500,000 gas helmets for infant protection in wartime. The devices resemble driver’s headgear and pump air through a side accordion device while tied at the waist.
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London
Advertising as Information in a Stranger’s Town
A columnist argues advertising serves as essential information for newcomers and residents alike, helping buyers find reliable, economical options and turning unfamiliar towns into friendly places. The piece cites a wife of a national firm executive, her insight after six months of moves, and references to advertising guiding daily purchasing and establishing trusted brands.
Gable Overpowers Intruder in Dressing Room Scene
Clark Gable and Carole Lombard were involved in a startling incident at their Van Nuys home when 18 year old Polish youth Willard Broski hid in Gable’s dressing room. Gable restrained him until police arrived after a claim he sought $15 or $20. Lombard was unaware of the event.
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van Nuys
Calif
Clark Gable
Carole Lombard
Gable
Willard J. Broski
Broski
Clark
Carole
Local Social Notes From Lawrence Area
A compilation of visits and movements among residents including Whitneys from multiple states, Calhouns and Ingalls from California, a Topeka visitor party, 4 H girls heading to Topeka for a picnic and an interview with Governor Ratner, and a Kansas City birth announcement.
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Harry Whitney
South America
Jess Whitney
Arkansas
Alice Whitney Knowles
Tennessee
Evelyn Owens
Chanute
Do.e. Stanwix
Lawrence
George, Jr
Ray Slusser
California
Edsel Wiggins
J. R. Surface
Overbrook
Jess Christy
Vivian McHugh
Betty
Topeka
C. E. Stanwix
Robert Peterson
Oliver Peterson
Bobby Peterson
Alvin
Vernon Harrell
Bobby Cousins
Denver
Colo
John Calhoun
Maurine Ingalls
Jeanette Stanwix
Iola
Wilma Tee Johnson
Glennice Cox
Evelyn Harrell
Virginia Hadl
Eleanor Jeanne Stanwix
Marylou Elliott
Jeanne Button
Mary and
Jane Topping
Mildred Johanning
Marjory Hadl
Juanita Colman
Mrs. O'Connor
Mrs. Johnson
Mildred Petefish
Bertha
Bernice Golf
Roy Golf
Glen O’connor
Ratner
Margaret Colman
Teachers College
Greeley
Ruth Alvord
Rosealma Martin
Elmer Warrington
Cheyenne Wells
Russell Anderson
Kansas City
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Ed Steele
Harold Wilson
Little Rock, Ark
Ed Braimer
Lloyd Dyson
Leavenworth
Bob Brown
Earl Martin
Bert Flora
Harry Denwiler
Denwiler Smith
Social gatherings in Baldwin and nearby towns noted
The column records Sunday dinners and visits among the Butell Bleckel Diedrich Becker and Daugherty families in Baldwin and Lawrence. Events include a farewell dinner for Elizabeth and Delene Diedrich, a Methodist class picnic, a baby shower for Mrs Steward, a quilt block gift, and a garden party with flowers and gifts.
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Raymond Steward
George Ott
Chester Howard
Will Freese
Charles Osher
Robert Reusch
Howard Whaley
Chris Meuffle
Walter Neis
William Steward
Lester Massey
Mary Cook
Harold Reusch
Ruth Ouderich
Johnnie Reusch
Otto Ables
Charles Florence
Martin Able
Esther Ott
Edlebrock
Evening Star
Will Stadler
Topeka
Harold Daugherty
Ray Morris
Melvin
Harold Lee
Lorene Daugherty
DeSoto
Don Clair
Donna Jean McClannahan
Lawrence
A. R. Morris
Chester Becker
Prairie
Richard Butell
Baldwin
Henry Bleckel
Curtis Diedrich
Elizabeth Diedrich
DeLene Diedrich
Ed Diedrich
Maxine Forsythe
Albert Becker
Maurine Blecher
Edward Deckwa
Farmland School
Jayhawk
Clinton Park
Ralph James
Turner
Byers
Colo
Wesley Haas
Eva
Maxine
Methodist Church
Diechman Bridge
Pete Edlebrock
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Ben Bartz
George Bartz
Fred. Bartz
Keith Gleason
Will Bohnsack
Grandma Bohnsack
Roy Daugherty
Fred Walker
Katherine
Ray Warmker
Alice Koehler
Manitou
Charles Roth
Eudora
Coat OF Seidlitz
Seidlitz
Vernon’s
Mass
Douglas County Hatcheries
qAs
Janice
Ead
Standard Oil
Nso-Vis
T. V. Smith
College Station
Atlas Tires
Atlas Batteries
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