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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1940
Page
8
In August 1940 about 17.38 million home guard volunteers form part of Britain’s defense. Many had no prior military training and rely on retired officers to patrol roads and coastlines near their homes and guard communications and depots.
A Douglas County resident announces candidacy for state representative in the 11th district, running in the Republican primary on August 6.
A fragmentary report notes Chandler addressing townspeople in Versailles on aiding the Allies before the war. Speakers debate how far to go, with some urging action while others caution limits. The item mentions mail delivery as a local event and urges renewing World subscription before summer departure.
The body of a Fort Scott motor car dealer was found burned inside a blazing vehicle on a road near Fort Scott. Sheriff George Hare testified that car license tags matched the business, Dunham drove the car, and the jury ruled death by burns from an unknown origin.
Three men from Atchison were killed and two others injured when a parked car was struck on the Missouri River bridge. Ted Matthews Thou Duncan and Pierce were killed or died later at a hospital. Leo McCourt escaped injury and Grace Hans suffered minor injuries.
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