Girdler Seeks Senate Probe of CIO in Steel Strike
Washington reports Republic Steel chairman Tom Girdler told the Senate Civil Liberties Committee he seeks an investigation of CIO violence and intimidation in the 1937 steel strike. He defended not signing a contract with the Steel Workers Organizing Committee, urged fair labor laws, and complained the hearings showed a one sided view of Republic Steel.
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Washington
Tom Girdler
Republic Steed Corporation
Santan
Senate Civil Larties Committee
Girdler
Senate
C.I.0
LaFollette
Wis
C.I.O
Steel Workers Organizing Committee
Republic
C.I. C
Little Steel
Republc
Co. I. 0
Philip Murray
Republic Steel
National Labor Relations Act
Labor Board
Test Your Knowledge Qs From Classified Page
A reader asks seven trivia questions listed on the classified page. Topics include U S capital move year Eli Whitney invention latitude of Maine versus Washington equator weight differences at poles coin metals Loch Lomond country lightest metal atmospheric pressure at sea level and Farallon Islands location off the U S coast.
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United States
Washington, D. C
Eli Whitney
Maine
Washingon
England
Loch” Lomond
Faraloneg Islands
Stolen bicycle returned after circus ride
Lawrence report says a bicycle belonging to Donald McCleery of 2233 Ohio Street was recovered late yesterday after a neighbor boy rode it to a circus and back. Mrs. E W Payne of 1317 Connecticut Street brought ten New Stone tomatoes weighing 214 pounds to the Journal World.
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Donald McCleery
Ohio Street
Journal-World Today
E. W. Payne
Connecticut Street
Payne
Cooler Weather After August Shower
A brief shower in Lawrence at about 4:30 PM dropped .10 inch of rain easing the day’s heat. The afternoon high reached 104 degrees, the summer peak, then cooled to a 70 degree low with 85 at noon. In Madrid, the British ship Stanlake was hit by machine gun fire during an insurgent air raid on Valencia harbor with no casualties reported.
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Lawrence
Madrid
Stanlake
Valencia
Warren R. DuBois
Los Angeles
du Bois
Marriage Licenses Granted To Dallas Center and Karney Couple
A license was issued at the courthouse to Ralph H. Mortimer Dallas Center Indiana and Sara F. McGinnis Karney Missouri. They plan to wed soon with Rev. Harold G. Barr officiating. Also noted is a group trip by Martha Rayhill Wilder Wilder Davenport Lucas spouses leaving tomorrow for two and a half weeks to the Black Hills and Yellowstone via Estes Park Colorado.
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Ralph H. Mortimer
Dallas Center
Sara F. McGinnis
Karney
Harold G. Barr
Martha Rayhill
J. H. Wilder
Bessie Wilder
Gera Davenport
Lauren
Lucas
Black Hills
Yellowstone National Park
Colorado
Estes Park
Roosevelt backs Camp in Georgia as Pope loss hints purge
Washington observers say the Roosevelt administration seeks to compensate for Senator Pope's Idaho defeat by endorsing Lawrence Camp for Georgia's seat held by Walter F. George. The move signals a broader purge against anti‑administration conservatives, with other races noted in Kentucky, Arkansas, and South Carolina.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Georgia
James P. Pope
Idaho
Pope
Lawrence Camp
Walter F. George
Rep
D.worth Clark
John Hamilton
Robert J. Bulkley
Ohio
Hattie Caraway
Arkansas
Kentucky
Senate
Barkley
George
Smith
South Carolina
Tydings
Maryland
Lonergan
Connecticut
Greenville
S. C
Mr. Roosevelt
Camp
A. B. Chandler
Farley
Clark
Hamilton
South
Odaho
Farm Bureau Talk on Automobile Insurance in Ottawa
Vernon Vaniman from Champagne NL spoke at a district meeting for county agents and farm bureau boards in Ottawa. He addressed Automobile Insurance for Kansas Farm Bureau Members. Deal Six and several local men attended.
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Vernon Vaniman
American Farm Bureau Federation
Champagne
Ottawa
Kansas Farm Bureau
Deal Six
Kemp Announces Amicable Divorce From Dallas Wife
Hal Kemp, bandleader, disclosed in New York that he and his wife Bessie Slaughter of Dallas Texas were quietly divorced in a Chicago suburb about two weeks earlier, with an amicable understanding.
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New York
Hal Kemp
Bessie Slaughter
Dallas
Tex
Chicago
Grass Fire Extinguished at Beougher Home
Firemen from station No. 2 were called at about 1 today to extinguish a minor grass fire at the home of W. G. Beougher, 1709 Illinois street. There was no damage. Dr. M. E. Lukens announces taking over management of Lawrence Optical Company offering prompt service and free glasses adjustments.
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W. G. Beougher
Illinois Street
Lawrence and Trade Territory
Lawrence Optical Company
M. E. Lukens
Harry G Taylor Dies Veterans rail executive and publisher
Harry Guy Taylor 58 longtime railroad executive and former Nebraska publisher and legislator died last night after a heart ailment. Survivors include widow Jessie Teviey and twin sons Bruce and Stanley of Evanston. Taylor led Western Railways and chaired the Western Association of Railway Executives. He formerly ran Nebraska papers and served in the state legislature.
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Chicago
Harry Guy Taylor
Western Railroads
Western Association of Railway Executives
Nebraska
Jessie Teviey
Bruce
Stanley
Evanston
Tice
Lincoln
Wilbur
Neb
Taylor
Wesleyan University
Salina
Kan
York College
York
Western Railways
Western Railway Group
Misrepresentation by Two Magazine Salesmen
Two youths portraying magazine salesmen claimed to have an agreement with Weaver's store and sought subscriptions for Pictorial Review and Woman's World. They asked customers to pay postage of 2.50 annually, sometimes accepting produce or cash. A housewife reported the scheme after contacting Weaver's store to verify.
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Weaver
Pictorial Review
Woman’s World
A. B. Weaver
Weaver’s
K. U
Samuel Insull Dies Left Estate of About One Thousand
The will filed in Paris probate court shows Samuel Insull died July 16 with an estate worth about $1,000. His widow Margaret inherits the sum. Executor named is Samuel Insull Jr. and the filing notes a large portion of his fortune went to creditors.
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Chicago
Samuel Insull
Paris
Margaret
Floyd FE. Thompson
Insull
Samuel, Jr
Commonwealth Edison Company
Insull, Jr
Another Vote Narrows County Sheriff Race
A soldier's ballot from Ft. Riley narrowed the Republican sheriff contest as Charles E. Banning's lead over George "Game" Price declined to 21 votes. Banning 2108, Price 2087, with absentee ballots to be counted next Wednesday to settle the race.
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Ft. Riley
George “Game” Price
Charles E. Banning
Price
Roy Flory
Banning
Defense closes case in Dr Littlefield strangling trial
Defense finished presenting evidence in the Francis M. Caroll trial in South Paris meaning to secure acquittal for Caroll who is accused of killing elder Dr. James G. Littlefield. Prosecutors rest as Caroll testified to an alibi supported by his wife and friends. The case mirrors the crime in which Paul N. Dwyer now serves a life term.
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Paris
Méc
C.S.T
Francis M. Caroll
James G. Littlefield
Paul N. Dwyer
Roosevelt backs Camp in Georgia primary
President Roosevelt named names in the Georgia senatorial primary and said he would likely vote for Lawrence Camp. He indicated he would not like to see Senator Walter F. George or former Governor Eugene nominated by the Democrats.
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Barnesville
Roosevelt
Georgia
Walter F. George
Eugene
Lawrence Camp
North Georgia
Baseball schedule and results from American Association and leagues
Baseball results note Kansas City at Louisville and New York at Boston postponed by rain. Athletics beat Red Sox 5 3 behind Bob Johnson 23rd homer. Vosmik homered for Boston. Cleveland beat St Louis 7 5 and Detroit defeated Chicago 1 0 with pitching notes listed.
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Kansas City
Louisville
Chicago
Cincinnati
Bryant
Hartnett
Moore
Grissom
Davis
Weaver
Lombardi
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Bob Johnson
Athletics
Boston Red Sox
Jon Vosmik
Sox
Grove
Brooklyn
Washington Maggio
Wasington
Dix
Stakauskas Hogsett
R. Ferrell
Gomez
Appleton
Murphy
Glenn
Guillani
Clevelan
St. Louis
Milnar
Mphries
Feller
Hemsley
Newsome
T. Heath
Sullivan
Detroit
York
Stratton and
Resa
FIGHT NEAR KIUKIANG INCHES TOWARD HANKOW
Chinese and Japanese fought southwest of Kiukiang as Japan pressed toward Hankow. A Japanese force moved 135 miles from Hankow and claimed Shahochen and near Huanglaomen. Chinese counterattacks killed about 300 Japanese and forced remaining troops to withdraw. Chinese forces reported 20,000 reinforcements arriving on the north Yangtze bank.
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Shanghai
Kiukiang
Hankow
Yangtze River
Shahochen
Huanglaomen
Yangtze
Prelude to Dictator O Connor Critiques Morale
New York on August 11 Representative O Connor of New York says there is evidence of the breaking down of morale and warns no democratic form of government can survive. Speaking before the Rotary Club he argues dependence on the state leads to dictatorship and the erosion of republic values.
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New York
O’connor
D-N.y
Rotary Club of
House Rules Committee
Robbery at Ewings Store Victim Loses Cash
A storekeeper in Lawrence reports a robbery at about 2 PM when a colored girl around 16 loitered then picked his pocket taking his purse. She removed about ten to twelve dollars and fled, leaving the empty purse behind. Police arrived too late. no trace of the girl found.
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Ewing
North Lawrence
Lawrence
Vacation Narratives At Lawrence Kiwanis Meeting
The Lawrence Kiwanis club met at Wiedemann's with speakers Ray Wright "oy" Perkins and Paul B. Lawson. Perkins described vacations in Michigan and Minnesota with Wright, noting fishing was better the previous week in several spots. Lawson spoke of touring New England scenery including Cape Cod and Concord, Mass.
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Lawrence Kiwanis Club
Wiedemann’s
Ray Wright
Oy” Perkins
Paul B. Lawson
Perkins
Michigan
Minnesota
Paul Lawson
New England
Cape Cod
Concord
Mass
Detroit Ramps Up for 1989 Auto Production Boom
Detroit, the economic barometer, quickened pace as plants prep 1989 models. Thousands of men recalled to work and 1,260 families removed from welfare rolls in two days. Early gains centered on parts and accessory suppliers.
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Detroit
Overbrook Notes on Residents and Deaths
Miss Lois Platt, daughter of Mrs Dwight Platt of Topeka, has joined Family Service in St Paul Minnesota. The Karnes family reunion occurred at Gage Park Sunday. William Wettrick, longtime Overbrook resident, died Monday in Parsons. funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Feltrick moved to Parsons on July 4. Rev William Tallery died Thursday noon a week ago at Hutchinson.
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Lois Platt
Dwight Platt
Toeka
Overrook
St. Paul
Minn
Karnes
Gages Park
William Wettrick
Overbrook
Parsons
Feltrick
William Tallery
Hutchin
Journal-World Delivery Request for Summer Address
A reader requests shipment of the Journal-World to a summer vacation address. The note specifies delivery logistics and confirms continuity of subscription during temporary relocation.
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Journal-World
Burial holds in Harveyville for long-time resident
The funeral for a longtime resident was held Saturday in Harveyville. Attendees from the area included Mr. and Mrs. Russell Baker and others from Lone Star. An uncle of Mrs. Baker, Rev. Mr. Talley, was noted by many local settlers. A 4-H judging school ran August 1 2 in Council Grove with attendees Floyd Coffman Delbert Land Jack Wells Eugene Wells Wayne L Baker Willis Vance Alvin McArdle and Bill Hollis from the North Osage County club and over eight 4 H members and county agents from surrounding counties participated.
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Harveyville
Russell Baker
Hershell Tally
Clarence Talley
D. L. Burton
Lone Star
Talley
Floyd Coffman
Delbert Land
Jack Wells
Eugene Wells
Wayne L. Baker
Willis Vance
Alvin McArdle
Bill Hollis
North Osage County
Community visits and quilting circle details
Mrs Will Swadley and sisters Ellen and Renor visited at her home for a Dresden plate quilt project with many relatives. Florence Connole attended a 4 H club meeting in Lecompton. Families from Barber Twin Mound and Lecompton were guests at several homes including Roy Deskin and Roy Bowen.
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Will Swadley
Ellen and
Renor
Will Ice
John Koehler
Tom Connole
O. A. Bidinger
John Lavin
Henry Koehler
Helen Connole
Dee Kennedy
Mary Lavin
Florence Connole
Lecompton
Theodore Wiggins
Barber
Roy Deskin
Henry Montfoort
Twin Mound
A. Scheer
Roy Bowens
Bernita Bidinger
Julu
Thelma Bahnmaier
Mary Walter
Theodore Walter
Forest Park
Mary Brass
James Brass
Loren, Kan
C. Kreider
Fall Leaf Visit Highlights Family Gatherings in Kansas City
Mr and Mrs Fred Reetz and daughter Gretta spent Thursday in Kansas City. Mr and Mrs Rodler and Mrs Stewart of Kansas City and Mr Schuster of Eudora visited at the home of Mrs Frank Schoenhofer Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Roy Johnson and family of Texas spent Monday with her mother Mrs Frank pcienporet. Jean will stay with her grandmother for sometime.
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Fred Reetz
Gretta
Kansas City
Rodler
Stewart
Schuster
Eudora
Frank Schoenhofer
Roy Johnson
Texas
Frank Pcienporet
Jean
Local Social Notes From Area Families In Kansas
Evening Star reports visits and gatherings among residents of Hesper Fall Leaf Lawrence and Topeka areas. Listings include Mr. and Mrs Floyd Broers with two children, Mrs John Bowen and son Raymond, the Olanders and Ness family, Mr Slanagan of Kansas City, Mrs Walter Wilson and Nevieve, Mrs Howard Bennitz and Lelia Mae, Lenora Vogler, Kaw Valley outings, a Lawrence basket dinner and family reunion at the Pine home, and Evangalical church summer vesion attendance by Gideon Neis and Alice Walters.
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Floyd Broers
Howard Kahler
Hesper
John Bowen
Raymond
Walter Wilson
Nevieve
Howard Bennitz
Lelia Mae
Lenora Vogler
Lawrence
Kaw Valley
Lewis Hadl
Vernon Strobe
Clarence Pine
Gideon Neis
Alice Walters
Evangelical Church
Forrest Park
Topeka
Ruby
Robert
Leslie Kindred
Donnie Rilley
Kansas City
Charles Banning
Martin Breithaupt
Clearfield
Charles Florance
Lester Massey
Pete Edelbrock
Eugene Bonebrake
Mary Alleman
Vernon Strobel
William Reetz
Lilia
Kathryn
Joyce
Dorothy
Mercer
Texas
Jean Vinson
Nadine Harris
Gladys Shirck
L. L. Kindred
Evabell
Alice Marie
Nevieve Wilson
Gus Koch
Pete Neis
William Knake
Johnnie Wichman
St. Paul’s
Eudora
Salem Womens Missionary Society
Namonia Fritzgerald
Howard Bernitz
Alfred Tornaden
Linwood
Greta Spitzli
Methodist Summer Institute
Baldwin
Miss Spitzli
William Messierman
Lillian
Norwich
Sunday Socials Fill Topeka Area Households
A flood of visitors and relatives gathered across Topeka Lawrence and Eudora as locals hosted Sunday dinners and afternoon calls. Names include the Kindreds Florance Breithaupt and Strobel families with several guests from Kansas City and Lawrence.
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Yarnold-Stull
Evening Star
T. R. Gerhart County
Journal
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Tuttle’s—Midland
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Doan
Business College
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