Letters From Minnesota Troop Camp Reveal Frictionless Morale
A Kansas Army private letters home from the 35th Division camped near Maj. Gen. Ralph E. Truman in Minnesota describe clean tents, mosquito nets, and ample food while noting no serious injuries beyond minor scratches. The piece highlights camaraderie between officers and men, strict etiquette, and transparent explanations of soldiers’ roles in maneuvers.
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Minnesota
Journal-World
Lawrence National Guard
Mille Lac
Ralph E. Truman
Lloyd Tubbs
M Company
Division
Omaha
Lawrence
Truman
Ken ‘Postlethwaite
Wyatt Drives Brooklyn to 1 0 Victory Over Bees
Whit Wyatt pitched a four hit shutout as Brooklyn edged Boston 1 to 0. Wyatt scored the lone run in the eighth after singles by Dixie Walker and Babe Pree, with Berres and Erickson also contributing. Other games noted include Chicago at Pittsburgh and New York at Philadelphia. American League matchups Boston at Washington, Detroit at Chicago, and Cleveland at St. Louis. A divorce suit was filed in district court by Pearl Cordell against Orville W. Cordell.
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Boston
Whit Wyatt
Brooklyn
Bees
Dick Erickson
Dixie Alker
Babe Pree
Wyatt
Errickson
Babich
Meusser
Hayes
Ruffing
Sandra
Rosar
Washington
Catermueller
Foxx
Leonard
Krakauskas
Ferrell
Detroit
Chicago
Cleveland
St. Louis
American Association
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Pearl Cordell
Orville W. Cordell
Deaths and Funerals of Elliott and Reatz
Paul C Elliott aged 49 died Sunday in Dayton Ohio after a heart attack. He lived in Lawrence long and attended the University of Kansas 1909 to 1911. He worked in engineering for United Aircraft in Dayton. Survived by wife and brother Harry Elliott of Lawrence. Funeral held Wednesday. burial in Lewisburg Ohio. Albert Reatz aged 72 died suddenly at 6 am at American Service company plant. A longtime driver since 1898 he was born in Lawrence 1868. Survived by daughter Mrs Robert Chambers of Los Angeles and brother Otto Reatz of Lawrence. Funeral services to be announced later.
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Paul C. Elliott
Paul C.’ Elliott
Dayton
Lawrence
University of Kansas
United Aircraft Company
Harry Elliott
Lewisburg
Albert. Reatz
Albert Reatz
American Service Company
A. J. Griffin
R. C. Rankin
Reatz
Robert Chambers
Los Angeles
Otto Reatz
D O Cochran Dies After Five-Week Illness Near Eudora
D O Cochran 66 of a mile south and west of Eudora died at noon after a five week illness. Funeral arrangements not set. Survived by daughter Christine Cochran at home, two sons Allen of Eu dora and Areel of Lawrence, two brothers R E Cochran of Newton and F H Cochran of Riverside Calif.
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D. O. Cochran
Eudora
Christine Cochran
Allen
Eudorape
Areel
Lawrence
R. E. Cochran
Newton
F. H. Cochran
Riverside
Calif
Air liner attack investigated after in flight assault
Nashville officials and investigators questioned Rosemary Griffith American Airlines stewardess about an assault aboard a sky sleeper. Inspector C E Ison and postal inspector R H Dennis discussed the case with Miss Griffith in hospital as Paul Stanley reported the incident and secrecy around the mail compartment remained under review.
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Nashville
Tenn
C. E. Ison
Civil Aeronautics Authority Today
Rosemary Griffith
American Airlines
JSON
Fort Worth
Tex
R H. Dennis
Paul Stanley
Miss Griffith
Stanley
Thomas Cotton
Los Angeles
Plane's Mail Load Found in Front Compartment
A flight incident report states the mail cargo was located in the aircraft front compartment rather than the previously reported open section. Investigators are examining how the misplacement occurred and whether any parcels were damaged or missing.
Lawrence University CAA course ends with 58 students
Examinations for the University ground school CAA summer flying course were held yesterday for 58 participants including two national guardsmen who will take tests again after camp. Flight work is slated to finish by September 15 as Prof. Earl D. Hay weighs possible fall winter training plans. An axe clears a dead tree in Fowler grove during morning work. Dean Ritchie of Kansas U golf, former amateur champion, beat George Ward in the Northland Invitational first round. Bill Fitzgerald, KU journalism graduate, 1939, now with North Platte Bulletin, visited friends in town.
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CAA
National Guardsmen
Earl D. Hay
Dean Ritchie
K. U
George Ward
Duluth
Minn
Bill Fitzgerald
Waterville
K. U. Journalism Department
North Platte, Neb
Bulletin
Local Homes Change Hands Soon in Town Commerce
A town resident notes one of the largest Lawrence homes will likely pass to a new owner within days as the property changes hands from current ownership and concludes a long local tenure.
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Lawrence
Marble Reaches Finals in Rye Grass Court Meet
Alice Marble of Beverly Hills moved into the final round of the eastern grass court championships at Rye after beating Gra cyn Wheeler 6-2 6-0. Helen Jacobs of Berkeley defeated Sarah Palfrey 6-3 6-4 to earn a shot at Marble in Sunday’s final.
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N. Y
Pi—Alice Marble
Beverly Hills
Gracyn Wheeler
Santa Monica
Helen Jacobs
Berkeley
Miss Marble
Sarah Palfrey
Reno
Alice
Farley Resignation Leaves Cabinet Downsized and Speculation Grows
Washington August 9 James A Farleys resignation as postmaster general reduces Roosevelts cabinet to four of the original ten. Possible successors discussed include Gov Lloyd Stark Paul V McNutt Joseph E Davies and other post office officials amid ongoing speculation without a firm decision.
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Washington
James A. Farley
Roosevelt
Agriculture Wallace
Hull
Interior Ickes
Labor
Perkins
William Woodin
Harry Hopkins
Henry L Stimson
Col
Frank Knox
War
Navy Departments
Harry H. Woodring
Charles Edison
Navy
Edison
Claude Swanson
Farley
Lloyd Stark
Missouri
Paul V. McNutt
Federal Security
Joseph E. Davies
Secretary of State
Post Office Department
Kennedy to fly to Lisbon for return by clipper
An announcement said Kennedy will depart early tomorrow for Lisbon to take a clipper home, aligning with the ambassador’s original plans.
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Kennedy
Lisbon
Amdor
Governor Carr Renominated by Colorado Republicans
The Colorado Republican assembly unanimously designated Gov. Ralph L. Carr yesterday for a second term. Secretary of State George E. Saunders and Denver district attorney John A. Carroll will compete in the September 10 primary for the Democratic nomination.
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Carr
Denver
Colorado Republican Assembly
Ralph L. Carr
George E. Saunders
John A. Carroll
Rightists Want War With Britain
Tokyo reports from Domei indicate Japanese rightist factions demand war with Britain. The dispatch notes rising anti British sentiment and calls for decisive military action abroad.
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Britain
Tokyo
Rightist East Asia group petitions cabinet on war declaration
The Rightist East Asia association Toa Kyokai handed a petition to cabinet leaders demanding an immediate declaration of war on Britain in response to arrests of Japanese in London.
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East Asia Association
Toa Kyokai
Britain
London
Three Die in Crash Near Clarinda Iowa
An automobile accident near Clarinda Iowa early tonight killed three young people. June Bowen 28 of Clarinda Max Webb 25 of New Market and Roberta Grimsley 28 of Filer Idaho died from injuries suffered in the crash. Miss Grimsley was visiting here and was a cousin of Bowen.
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Clarinda
June Bowen
Max Webb
New Market
Roberta Grimsley
Filer
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