Japan Suspends US Direct Steamship Service
Tokyo reports Japan has halted all regular direct steamship sailings to the United States amid a looming national mobilization. About 600 Americans in Japan lose direct return options as Nippon Yusen Kaisha suspends Nitta Maru and Hikawa Maru voyages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Japan
United States
Foreign Office
Japan Times and Advertiser
China Ports
San Francisco
Hner
Kobe
Shanghai
Nippon Yusen Kaisha
Tikawa Maru
Seattle
American President Lines
Canadian Pacific
Graduate to Plymouth: Jack M Nelson Wins Dramatic Scholarship
KU graduate student Jack M. Nelson left for Plymouth Massachusetts to study at the Little Theater on a prestigious summer scholarship. Among 40 chosen from 1000 applicants he holds AB and master's degrees and pursues a PhD in dramatics and English after war delays. He previously taught English and drama at Hays Kansas and earned a London University scholarship two years earlier but could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack M. Nelson
University of Kansas
Plymouth
Mass
The
Little Theater
Nelson
London University
Hays, Kan
Government pegged prices to curb wheat and cotton farming
Answers propose regional pegged allotments for wheat with no compulsion to raise only that crop. It would discourage large farmers while aiding regions suited to other crops and reduce officials. Relations with South America are not solid. Brazil and Argentina compete in cotton and crops. Germany victory could raise armed readiness and centralize power, increasing wartime economic controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
World of
Kansas
Brazil
Argentina
Germany
Plan new route Topeka to Junction City
State Highway Director D J Fair said planners will submit an alternate U S 40 route from Topeka to Junction City to ease Fort Riley traffic. The plan covers K 10 west from north of Alma and costs about 3 5 million with Kansas share under 800 000. Protests claim loss of U S 40 markers and tourist impact on towns along the current route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
D. J. Fair
U.S. Bureau of Roads
Kansas City
Junction City
Kaw River
Fort Riley
Alma
Paxico
Fair
Kansas
Payne Ratner
Manhattan
Deaths and Funerals of Mrs Almira Haskell White
Notice from Lawrence reports the death of Mrs Almira Haskell French White in Chicago Illinois. She burial at Oak Park Cemetery Chicago. Survived by a husband and two daughters. She was cousin to Mrs Edith Haskell Burney and the late Mrs May Haskell Holmes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almira Haskell White
Almira Haskell French White
Lawrence
Paul C. Smith Named Rockhurst Athletics Director
The Rev. Mr. Paul C. Smith of Cleveland Ohio was named director of athletics at Rockhurst College Kansas City effective today He succeeds the Rev. Mr. George C Hilkie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockhurst Athletics
Kansas City
Paul C. Smith
Cleveland
Ohio
Rockhurst College
George C. Hilkie
Political drive to control agriculture spurs marked trip
Kenneth S. Wherry Nebraska Republican chairman alleges a cross state farmer delegation trip to Ohio and Indiana was the opening move in a bid to seize agriculture policy. He claims the committee on agriculture promoted by new dealers in Washington aims to supplant the farm bureau unions and Grange as it pushes new deal ideas.
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Pawnee City
Neb
Kenneth S. Wherry
Nebraska
Plains State
Ohio
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Dakotas
Wherry
Committee On Agriculture
Washington
Farm Bureau
Farm Unions
The
Grange
Lawrence News Roundup Highlights Local People and Events
Lawrence residents figure in college outreach for Paul F Holmes pursuit of current address. A. L. McKittrick of Memphis wins 1300 Piper Cub in a radio contest and seeks free flight instruction. Carl Peterson KC Kan catches eight ounce bluegill. beat by Muriel Finton’s fish by quarter inch. Officer Oscar Petterson recalls shipmate George Sanderson of San Francisco navy service. Grace Hess and Ruth Orcutt showcase western tour photographs with aerial views. Local anglers at Lone Star lake report bullheads and channel catfish. frog bait yields 6.25 pound catch. A bottle-neck potato specimen from 315 Johnson street appears via Clem Zilmner. Fred Winter of KU enrolled in organic chemistry at Schenectady’s Luton College summer program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Peterson
Kansas City
Kan
Lone Star Lake
Pie Hakr
Journal-World
Peterson
Muriel H. Finton
Lawrence
Reader’s Ads Deliver Results On Classified Page
A Journal-World classified page touts strong reader response and effective outcomes for advertisers. Local businesses report solid inquiries and quick leads from small display spots and classified listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal-World
Mussolini declares line up complete for two worlds clash
Rome August 4 Premier Mussolini told Italian troops bound for the Russian front that Rome Berlin and Tokyo face London Washington and Moscow in a clash of worlds. He called the battle of giants and said fascism would win, praising volunteers and the long history of their cause.
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Rome
Mussolini
Berlin
Tokyo
London
Washington
Moscow
Mantua
Red Army
Il Duce
Italy
Ethiopia
Spain
Oroscow
Emancipation Day address slated for Southpark park event
Judge William H. Harrison of Chicago Ill will speak at the Emancipation day program sponsored by the Ninth Street Baptist church tonight at 830. The Rev A F Martin said a pageant parade was cancelled due to a missing hand and a picnic was held at Lincoln Park this afternoon. A local softball team was playing a Kansas City Kan team at the park diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Harrison
Chicago
Ninth Street Baptist Church
Southpark
A. F. Martin
Lincoln Park
Kansas City
Kan
Park Diamond
GRANT MONEY FOR POWER FOR GRDA EXPANSION
Vinita Oklahoma August 4 Pi Gov Leon C Phillips announces reorganizing the Grand River Dam Authority. The PWA approves an additional 2 363 636 loan and grant to complete the power transmission system. Allocation is conditioned on a court ruling upholding GRDA bond authority under the new budget balancing amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinita
Okla
Leon C. Phillips
Grand River Dam
PWA
K. S. Wingfield
PWA Power Division
GRDA
Russians Repulsed in Northern Front Amid Heavy Losses
Helsinki reports Russian counterattacks on the east were beaten back with many prisoners killed and wounded. An encircled unit north of Lake Ladoga left 200 dead, and another detachment near the northeast reported 190 killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helsinki
Finland
Ore
Lake Ladoga
Queen Elizabeth Quietly Marks 41st Birthday
Queen Elizabeth and King George VI celebrated her 41st birthday at a country residence with Princess Elizabeth heiress presumptive and Princess Margaret Rose. No official observances were planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Elizabeth
London
King George VI
Princess Elizabeth
Margaret Rose
Jaycees Hold Tri State Convention in Coffeyville
About 175 delegates from Kansas Oklahoma and Missouri attended the Junior Chamber of Commerce tri state convention in Coffeyville yesterday. The group voted to hold the 1942 convention at Fairfax Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffeyville
Kan
Kansas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Dispute Over Railroad Profit Clashes In Chicago
Chicago August 4 railroad wage talks heated as George M. Harrison of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks challenged Fred C. Gurley on the meaning of profit. Gurley argued 8 billion dollars since 1920 were investments not profit, while railroads’ pre tax profits averaged 724 million from 1920 to 1940. The two sides debated whether profits funded improvements and how wages should rise. Meanwhile Gurley and Bert Jewell said non operating brotherhoods pressed a 30 to 34 cent hourly increase for about 800,000 members. management would reply Wednesday.
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Chicago
George M. Harrison
The
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
Fred C. Gurley
Carriera
Gurley
Harrison
Brotherhoods
Bert Jewell
American Federation of Labor
Chaffee Honored Amid Illness and Honors at Once
Major General Adna R. Chaffee, ill in a Boston hospital, receives a second high honor within days. He is nominated by President Roosevelt for permanent major general while already serving in that rank temporarily. Earlier he received an oak leaf cluster medal for organizing and commanding the armored force of the army. Chaffee, native of Junction City Kansas, famed cavalry officer and renowned horseman.
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Washington
Adna R. Chaffee
Boston
Roosevelt
Chaffee
Junction City
Kan
Crespi Knocked Out by Bat During Cardinals Infield Practice
National League leaders the St. Louis Cardinals lost Frank Crespi for today after he was struck on the face by a batted ball during infield practice. Crespi was knocked unconscious and replaced by Eddie Lake in the lineup before the game with the Chicago Cubs.
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Crespi
Chicago
St. Louis Cardinals
Frank Crespi
Chicago Cubs
Eddie Lake
Former Aviation Manager George Bassett Dies
George R. Bassett 65, former general manager of Swallow Aircraft, died of heart disease in Wichita. He is survived by his widow. Bassett later partnered with Harry Sinclair in Coffeyville in the drug business before Sinclair rose to fame in oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita, Kan
George R. Bassett
Old Swallow Airplane Company
Bassett
Harry Sinclair
Coffeyville
Sinclair
Power commission adjourns hearing on gas rates
The power commission adjourned its hearing on the reasonableness of Peoples' Natural Gas Company of Pittsburgh rates after the company refused to produce its books under subpoena. The session will resume when books are produced or further notice is given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Power Commission
Peoples’ Natural Gas Company of
Pittsburgh
Workers Ordered Back to Jobs by Union Officials
AFL unionists at four Midwest ordnance plants were ordered back to work after weekend holidays amid misunderstandings. The War Department said overtime pay would switch to time and a half. John Cayne, AFL Building Trades chief, announced workers would return today per a July 22 agreement setting time and a half for such unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AFL
Midwest Ordnance
St. Louis
Kansas City
Plum Brook
Ravenna
Ohio
War Department
John Cayne
A.F.L. Executive Council
Building Trades Department
Vacancy in J P Office in Town As Rankin Leaves
Charles C Rankin leaves his justice of the peace post to join Ft Leavenworth as a draftee. Governor Payne will appoint a temporary replacement under the soldiers and sailors act until Rankin’s return. Arns Plant for Des Moines Des Moines Iowa Aug 4 Senator Gillette was advised of a $17 679 597 small arms munitions plant contract awarded to four firms for 30 and 50 calibre ammunition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Rankin
Ft. Leavenworth
Justice of the Peace
Rankin
Payne Ratner
Soldiers and Sailors
Des Moines
Washington
Gillette
D-Ia
War Department
U.S. Rubber Company
Milburn Leaves for New Mexico After Extended Visit
Betty Milburn departed for her home in New Mexico following an extended visit with relatives and friends. Mr and Mrs Freddie Neis and family hosted Sunday dinner guests Mr and Mrs Pete Neis and family. The Neis family spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Waiter Neis and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Milburn
New Mexico
Freddie Neis
Pete Neis
Waiter Neis
Roosevelt Nominates Generals for Temporary Promotions
President Roosevelt nominated six brigadiers for promotion to temporary major generals and eight colonels plus two lieutenant colonels for promotion to temporary brigadier generals. The promotions await Senate confirmation, usually a routine process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
Fire damages Canary farm. neighbors help save house
A Friday night blaze destroyed the Canary farm barn and garage with their car and other items. Neighbors quickly fought the flames to spare the house. The Canarys thanked Midland Grange and friends who gathered to assist, and later bought a new car. Various visitors and local families attended gatherings and helped in repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Canary
Baker Murphy
Earl Janeway
Bill ‘Rice
Billy Gene
Canarys
Treva Canary
Lawrence
Will Allen
A. A. Allen
Williamstown
Harold Skeet
Gary
Richard
Glenm Colburn
Topeka
Logan Gulley
Edwin
Billy Haley
M. E. Stewarts
Kansas City
Bill Haley
Rose Fay
Leonard Sales
Texas
Lewis Butler
Donna Cox
Knoxville
Tenn
Lloyd Kinnett
Elbert Smith
Family of
Independence
Idella
Fillmore Cox
Ralph
Marvin
Jayhawk 4-H
Rice
Weekend Visits Span Wide Kreis of Kansas Residents
Hesper Chloris Welchel and Kenneth Welchel of Salina spent the weekend with cousins Howard Kohler. Dozens of relatives from Fall Leaf De Soto Lawrence and Kansas City visited, dined, and attended reunions in Clinton Park and Kaw Valley while 72 members attended the Huntzicker reunion in Clinton Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chloris
Kenneth
Donald Welchel
Salina
Howard Kohler
Roy Kurtz
Paul Richtermeir
Ralph Bowling
DeSoto
Bernice Ann Neis
Fall Leaf
Fred Neis
E. H. Grob
Leonard Beecroft
Barbara
Grob
Paul
Luther Klopfenstein
Lawrence
Clarence Neis
John Mills
Mary Katharine
Wichita
Spencer
Wotan
Clinton Park
Oscar Votaw
May Setzer
Arcadia
Calif
Irwin Votaw
Everett
John, Jr
Carl Gerstenberger
Vera Rose
Ralph Votaw
Dorothy Mae
Milo Votaw
Ovid Snider
Sidney
Mra
Chester Baecker
Herbert Knabe
Richard
Twilla
Howard Rouland
Osage
George Votaw
Eldon Votaw
Velda
Marlene
Tom Thornton
Rush
Charles Hill
Erice Hill
William Garrison
Alton
Ernest Madl
St. Louis
John Kasberger
Mrr
Oscar Wotan
Linwood
Carl Bernitz
Ralph Wotan
Dorothy
Amos Westerhouse, Jr
Ramona Stanley
Bernier School
Pittsburgh
Junior League of the Methodist Church
Gardner Lake
Walter Gerstenberger
Wayne
Sylvia
Albert Wickman
Kaw Valley
Henry Giertz
Rosalene Seiwald
Bert Seiwald
Eudora
Oliver Deay
Duane
Ed Deay
Carol
Evelyn Horton
Riley
Forest Park
Ottawa
Bert Deay
H. R. Tarpley
State College
Mary Harris
Jerry
Douglas
Kos
Alfred Seiwald
Rosalene
Charles Shea
Louisburg
Raymond McQuiston
Julian
Independence
Kan
Harris
Ohio
Alvin Gabriel
Huntzicker
Ernest Filburn
Leaving town this summer Journal World vacation address
A brief notice advising readers to have the Journal-World mailed to their vacation address and providing a contact phone number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal- World
Community relatives share visits and local events in Kansas area
Mrs. Alice Remick and Edna and Harry Turner spent an evening with John Turner in Kansas City. Oma Dent visited her parents in De Soto while Mrs. Penner and students enjoyed a Fairyland Park outing. Peach buying trips, canning work, and a music class gathering at Mrs. Penner’s home are noted amid fall farming activity in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Remick
Edna
Harry
Kansas City
John Turner
Oma Dent
W. H. Dent
University of Kansas Hospital
Florence VanMarkle
Mary Murphy
Thelma
Milton Quaintance
Shawnee
Wayne Luther
Arkansas
Roger
Ben Barts
Eudora
Albert
Clark Sonntag
Vera Halley
Alfreda Turner
Pansy*Penner
Fairyland Park
Penner
Leland
Audrey Wyckoff
de Soto
Fairyland
Jesse Bird
Beverly
Overland Park
Will Corliss
Edith Cairns
Olathe
Corliss
Lee Brannock
Ronald
Linwood
Lloyd Kraus
Larry Lee
H. Deton
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Jack Nelson
Pacific
U.S
U. S. Bureau of Roads
Fort
Henderson Target
Leon Henderson
William Jewell College
Paul F. Holmes
Liberty
A. L. McKittrick
Memphis
Oscar A. Petterson
George
Shorty) Sanderson
Navy
Sanderson
U.S.S. Buffalo
Petterson
Grace Hess
Ruth Orcutt
Miss Hess
California
Miss Orcutt
Journal-World Today
Clem Zilmner
Barker Street
Johnson Street
Fred Winter
Luton College
Schenectady
Judge Harrison
Grand River Dam Authority
Mr. Roosevelt
FDR
Associated Press
Ratner
J. P
Joseph Clark Grew
Knowledge Hill
Hesper
Allison’. Armstrong
Emmerson
Westinghouse
Olson Bros
Jayhawker Granada
Burden
CI Ambulance Service
Cote Ec Teen Rats
Lawrence Lodge
B. P. C. Elks
W. C. Hunsinger, E. R
Filchs Agency
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