Ratner and Burke Are Easy Winners in Kansas Primary
In Topeka, August 7, Gov. Payne Ratner, a veteran Republican, won a second term by a wide five to one margin over rivals. Democrat William H. Burke claimed the Democratic nomination for governor. In the lieutenant governor race, I S Woodward led William G. Fink as returns from 2657 of 2735 precincts favored Woodward.
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Topeka
Kansas
Stockman
Payne Ratner
William H
Bill) Burke
Little River
S. Woodward
Wichita
William G. Fink
Fredonia
Woodward
Fink
Sedewick County
Carl Friend
Lawrence
Friend
Hurricane Six Hurts, Maroons Port Arthur Residents
Six persons were slightly injured and at least 25 marooned as the hurricane center passed inland about ten miles south of Port Arthur Texas. Winds reached 90 mph gusts and held above 80 mph at times lifting roofs and sending debris. One house collapsed and the center likely moved toward Sabine River area. former mayor losess race. Frank O Oberg of Clay Center won Republican nomination for state senator in the twentieth district after defeating George L Kreeck, former Lawrence mayor.
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Port Arthur
Tex
Here
Sabine
Gulf of Mexico
Associated Press Today
Frank O. Oberg
Clay Center
Oberg
George L. Kreeck
Lawrence
Clay ‘Center
Stock Market Index Dips to 42.4 After Yesterday
The average of 60 stocks sits at 42.4 with yesterday’s reading at 42.5. The brief item notes a community notice inviting readers to the Eudora Picnic in August 2021.
State Department seeks full text of Cudahy interview
Washington asked Ambassador Kennedy in London for the complete interview text given yesterday by John P. Cudahy the Belgium ambassador. Sumner Welles said the interview described Belgium food conditions as approaching famine and was granted without State Department authority. He will comment after reviewing the accurate text.
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Washington
State Department
Kennedy
London
John P. Cudahy
Belgium
Sumner Welles
Cudahy
Welles
United States
Willkie to Clarify Stance on Major Issues
Colorado Springs Aug. 7 Wendell L Willkie continued work on his Republican nomination address promising to state his general position on foreign policy agriculture and national defense in later talks in Elwood Ind Aug 17 Willkie headquarters said he would outline his stance before leaving for Elwood with former President Hoover and Alf M Landon. He was expected to meet Landon early next week and Hoover in Montana at an unspecified time.
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Colorado Springs
Wendell L. Willkie
Willkie
Apmis
Elwood
Ind
Ewood
Herbert Hoover
Alf M. Landon
Landon
Hoover
Montana
Roosevelt to Confer With Wallace and Hopkins at Hyde Park
Roosevelt will host Wallace and Hopkins at his Hyde Park, New York home. Wallace, the vice presidential nominee, plans to spend tomorrow afternoon with the president. Hopkins, a third term manager at the Chicago Democratic convention, is expected today.
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Hyde Park
N. Y
Roosevelt
Hudson Valley
White House
Wallace
Hopkins
Chicago
Early scientist honored with plaque at Bandelier site
R T Tillotson National Park Service director dedicated a bronze plaque at Rito de los Frijoles in Santa Fe New Mexico in memory of archaeologist Adolph F Bandelier a scholar of early southwestern Indian culture Frijoles Canyon site of famed ruins has been made a national monument
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Santa Fe
N.M
R.tillotson
National Park Service
Rito de Los Frijoles
Adolph F. Bandelier
Frijoles Canyon
Guyer Extends Lead in Kansas Primary Returns
Republican U S Guyer leads Chloe Matteson in the second district with 32,669 to 4,280 as 396 of 407 precincts report. In fifth district, Stanley Taylor leads with 16 to Willard Glasco 8. Democratic races show Dudley Doolittle ahead in the fourth district and Max Jones over Walter Ward in the sixth with partial precinct counts.
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Topeka
Kan
Ua-U. S
Congress
Dudley Doolittle
Strong
City
Council
Grove
Clarence E. Hatfield
Milford
Jones
Ward
Cooler Weather Needed For Kansas Corn Drought Hit Areas
A federal and state agriculture report says northeast and southeast Kansas still face a fair corn crop outlook but need general rains and cooler weather. Corn is being cut for silage in many areas as heat and drought suppress yields. sorghums are also damaged in parts of the state while water shortages threaten pastures and cattle movements to southern counties.
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Topoka
Kansas
Federal
North Side
East Central
North Central
Blue Stem
Italians Enter Aden Port and Capture Key Somaliland Towns
British report says Italian forces entered Zeila in the Gulf of Aden and captured Hargeisa in Somaliland after a 30 mile desert march. A third objective, Oadweina, was also taken by a column of about 2,000 with guns and armored vehicles.
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Cairo
Zeila
Gulf of Aden
British Somaliland
Hargeisa
Oadweina
Somaliland
Berbera
Gulf of ‘Aden
Gareara
Five More Witnesses Called to Discuss Conscription Act
WashingtonAugust7 UP the house military committee reversed and ordered five more witnesses led by Secretary Knox to testify on the Burke Wadsworth compulsory training bill. Hearings resume next week with Gen Pershing and other former war officials amid party sparks and praise for patriotism.
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Washington
House Military Committee
Knox
Althe
May
D-Ky
Ament
John J. Pershing
Ring
Genis John Hagon
Hugh Jenneen
Faddis
Italy Moves to Strike at Egypt via Libya Front
London reports two Italian divisions massed on the Libyan frontier near the Mediterranean coast with British circles saying Italy is ready to advance into Egypt. Cairo officials deny crossings, noting only Italian officers in Egyptian custody. Observers see potential grand strategy to seize Somaliland and Aden and challenge British control of the Red Sea.
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London
Mediterranean
Egypt
Mussolini
Suez
Cairo
Bardia
Africa
Daily Express
Lord Beaverbrook
Somaliland
England
British Somaliland
Aden Protectorate
Red Sea
Gibraltar
Germany
Italy
Libya
Ethiopia
Britain
Malta
Scotland
Wales
Bristol Channel
Adolf Hitler
British Start Negotiations for Hundreds of Millions in War Supplies
Washington August 7 The British government opened talks for hundreds of millions of dollars in tanks artillery and other war materiel to be delivered in the future Arthur B Burvis chief British purchasing agent told Treasury Secretary Morgenthau that Britain seeks new weapons beyond prior orders and may expand purchases beyond earlier totals.
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Washington
Arthur B. Burvis
Treasury
Morgenthau
United States Army
Turbidity Spike Triggers Water Rationing in Lawrence
Turbidity on the Kaw river surged from 200 to 75 000 parts per million forcing Lawrence to reduce water use. City authorities urged residents to cut consumption to match plant capacity. Topeka saw turbidity peak at 30 000 ppm on Sunday, later dropping to 15 000. Officials warned duration is uncertain and urged continued conservation.
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Kaw
Lawrence
Topeka
Drought to Continue Across Kansas Forecast by Weather Office
Topeka reports drought persists across Kansas with no rainfall in sight. S. D. Flora notes temperatures near the century mark as high pressure and Gulf disturbances keep heat in place. Kansas highs reached 90 at Manhattan with minimal showers in Goodland and Tribune.
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Topeka
Drouth
Kansas
S. D. Flora
Montana
Gulf Region
Rocky Mountains
Manhattan
Goodland and Tribune
All Day C P A Picnic Tomorrow at Holcom's Grove
The Douglas County Central Protective Association holds its annual picnic at Holcom's grove starting at 10 oclock in the morning. Activities include base ball and softball games contests and a dance at 9 oclock tonight with entertainment lasting until late.
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Douglas County Central Protective Association
Holcom’s Grove
Patricia Cain Missing From Wakefield Restaurant
Patricia Cain, 21, daughter of a Massachusetts food products manufacturer, has been reported missing since Sunday after leaving a Wakefield restaurant where she dined with her parents. She is sister in law of Martha Nurman of Ottawa and a University graduate. she left the table to fetch her mother's Red Cross knitting from the family car outside.
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Patricia Cain
Massachusetts
Miss Cain
Martha Nurman
Ottawa
Miss.Cain
Lawrence
Wakefield
Mass
Red Cross
Water shortage notice warns of high river turbidity
City Water Dept urges conservation as river water turbidities prevent treatment and pumping for sprinkling. Emergency may last a couple of days. residents will be kept informed. Adv notice about Journal World mail subscription and contact phone 22.
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City Water Dept.—Adv
The
Journal-World
Truman Leads Missouri Primary As City Vote Swells
In Missouri Aug 7 results Truman gathers strong urban support in St Louis and Kansas City to pull ahead of Stark and Milligan for the Democratic nomination. Unofficial returns show Milligan far behind, Davis and Donnell leading Republican tickets, with Hennings shifting to circuit attorney.
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St. Louis
Harry S. Truman
Pendergast
Missouri
Tom Pendergast
Kansas City
Boas
Lloyd C. Stark
Maurice M. Milligan
U. S
Jackson County
United States
Lloyd GC. Stark
Lawrence McDaniel
Truman
Allen McReynolds
Carthage
Manuel H. Davis
Forrest C. Donnell
Thomas E. Hennings
Dewey
Senators Holt Minton Clash Over Alleged Slur In Senate
In a heated senate session on August 7, Senators Holt of West Virginia and Minton of Indiana traded accusations amid charges of a malicious attack on the Holt family. Oklahoma Senator Lee intervened defending a colleague while denying intoxication claims.
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Washington
Rush Holt
West Virginia
Sherman Minton
Indiana
Senate
Lee
D.-Okla
Holt
Oklahoma
West
South America
Min‘ton
Indianan
Gas Service Interruption Notice for North Lawrence
Gas consumers in North Lawrence will see a shut off starting at 1 PM on Thursday August 8 to repair the pit serving the area. Turn on is expected by 3 PM. meters must be shut off and reset individually so residents away from home should arrange access with the meter man. Kansas Public Service Co.
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North Lawrence
Kansas Public Service CO
Adv
Continent Without Jews Prerequisite For German Peace
The Schwarze Korps declares a Europe devoid of Jews as a prerequisite for peace with Germany. It claims Jews in occupied and neutral nations have already retreated from public life and civil posts, urging further expulsions despite camouflage.
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Berlin
Schwarze Korps
Adolf Hitler
Europe
Norway
Denmark
Holland
Belgium
France
Speriticn
Township election totals show party led races across multiple townships
Vote tallies list Rep and Dem results for Palmyra Clinton Kanwaka Lecompton Wakarusa Marion Willow Springs and Willow Springs areas with leadership by A D Van Tries Frank Beals J F Laughlin and others. Several townships report no Democratic votes for officers and multiple candidates with scattered support in trustee treasurer clerk and justice positions.
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Yesterda
Palmyra Township
A. D. van Tries
C. C. Claridge
Frank Beals
H. N. Hoskinson
Alva Rockhold
Oscar Williams
J. F. Laughlin
George H. Butell
A. L. Tanner
Clinton Township
Leslie Demeritt
Alvin V. McKinney
William M. Johnson
Kanwaka Township
Frank W. Houk
C. A. Richards
Ralph L. Colman
Olin ‘Button
Hubert Wulfkuhle
Elmer Bahnmater
Lecompton Township
Fred H. Moore
Beatie Collins
W. L. Richards
John 8. Banks
M. F. Brown
W. Reynolds
George M. Bahnmaier
Raymond T. Cree
Wakarusa Township
Chester Howard
R. R. Markley
C. A. Spray
Harold C. Constant
Robert Dyer
Charlies Rankin
Marion Township
John Elm
John Hoffman
C. H. Jones
Clyde Hoover
Marion Dodder
Otto Garter
Willow Springs Township
George A. Shuler
E. &. Churchbaugh
Otto Hack
Charles Lutz
Lester Schwartz
Roy Schwalm
Englishwoman Captures Nazi Aviator Near Bristol
Lady Buckland widow of Lord Buckland and sister-in-law of Lord Camrose publisher of the London Daily Telegraph spotted a German flyer roaming England for nine days as she motored near Bristol She questioned him and handed him to authorities after noting his unusual appearance The airman had bailed from a disabled plane and had been pursued by military and police since the crash
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London
UPI
Buckland
Lord Buckland
Lord Camrose
London Daily Telegraph
England
Lady Buckland
Bristol
British Liner Accra Sunk Off Ireland in Convoy
The 9,387 ton British passenger liner Accra was torpedoed and sunk off the west coast of Ireland while in convoy. Twenty five persons are listed as missing and the attacking submarine is believed to have been sunk by escorting warships. Elder and Dempster deny reports of English refugee children aboard.
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London
Accra
Ireland
Elder
Dempster Lines
New York
Hardening Exercises Planned For Kansas Guardsmen in Field
In Minnesota camps 15 000 soldiers from the thirty four division train at Camp Ripley for a five day mimic battle August 7 to 10. Additional troops from Kansas Nebraska Arkansas and Missouri are due to swell total near 17 000 with fifty seventh cavalry and other units maneuvering near Lincoln Onamia and Fish Lake under General Ray Yen Town and staff observers from the thirty fourth division.
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Little Falls
Minn
Central States
Camp Ripley
Onamia
Kansas
Nebraska
Arkansas
Missouri
Lincoln
Fourth Cavalry
South Dakota
Fifty-Seventh Cavalry
Ray Yen Town
Fish Lake
Rankin Wins Douglas Jefferson Senate Nomination In Primary
Robert C. Rankin, Lawrence ice company official, led in Douglas and Jefferson counties to secure the state senate nomination for the eleventh district. He defeated George Melvin in most precincts, with majorities of 588 in Douglas and 884 in Jefferson, totaling a 1 47 victory margin. Rankin will face Democrat Richard A. Barber in the general.
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Douglas County
Altho
Jefferson County
Robert C. Rankin
State Senate
G.O.P
Rankin
Lawrence’ Ice Company
George Melvin
Lawrence
Poms
Melvin
Gamines
Richard A. Barber
Richard B. Stevens
Aes
George Spears
Barsger
Ed Abels
Berger
Elmer Wilson
Locompton
Nominon
Richard Stevens
Wilson
Milton Beach
Charles D. Stough
Beach
Stough
Republicas
Charles F. Banning
Henry Collins
John Callahan
District Court
Waldo Durr
Final Exams at K U Summer Session Conclude. Law Session Ends Later
Final examinations were given today at Kansas University as the summer session closes. About 1300 students and families depart Lawrence for home this afternoon. a few will stay to finish work. The law school term continues until August 17.
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Lea of Law
Lawrence
Altho
Law School
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