Social Security marks five years of national coverage
Washington notes the five year anniversary of the social security program with a statistical portrait of its reach. About 50,000,000 workers enrolled since 1935, with $38,000,000 paid to 102,941 aged survivors. Unemployment benefits top $1,000,000,000, aided by 28,000,000 insured workers and 1,500,000 newly jobless. Public assistance serves roughly 3,000,000 monthly, including 1,983,900 aged and 807,900 children. Future plans include extending coverage to more worker groups and the self employed.
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Washington
Social. Security Board
Roosevelt
Treasuries
Feaures
Social Security Board
Italian Forces Make Contact With British in Somaliland
Rome reports Italian troops advancing into British Somaliland have made contact with the main British forces defending Berbera and the capital. The communique says Italian columns previously occupying Zeila Hargeisa Adowina and passes may have engaged the British front, while no direct fighting was confirmed. Cairo dispatch says the Italian drive toward Berbera halted, with British command noting a pause in the advance.
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Rome
British Somaliland
Bernera
Zeila
Hargeisa
Adueina
Karrin
Goajere
Cairo
Egypt
Soma‘Vnland
Gulf of Aden
Berbera
Somaliland
Oadweina
Evangelists Loudermilk to Lead ThreeWeek Meetings in South Lawrence
Rev Robert P Loudermilk and Mrs Loudermilk from Coffeyville will speak nightly at five thirty-five in the Church Made From Brush at Johnson and Barker in South Lawrence for three weeks beginning Sunday. Mrs Loudermilk will head a children's meeting at seven with a choir and local children taking leadership roles while she adds xylophone numbers each evening. Over 1 000 attendees are expected as Churches of God from nearby cities participate under Pastor E E Kardatzkei.
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Robert’ P. Louder
Coffeyville
Brush
Johnson and Barker Avenue
South Lawrence
Churches of God
E. E .Kardatzkei
Famous Airman Maurice Arnoux Reported Killed in Combat
Reports from Vichy France say Maurice Arnoux celebrated French airman and World War I pilot was killed in aerial combat with Germany. Arnoux was famed as the first man to fly faster than 500 kilometers per hour.
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Vichy
France
Maurice Arnoux
Germany
Arnoux
Barrage Balloons and Pom-Pom Guns Aid Britain Sky Defense
WW2 report from Aug 12 notes barrage balloons used by shipping convoys to raise bomber altitude and a new multi barreled pom pom anti air craft gun to hit Stuka dive bombers. British crews praise the guns while noting balloons slow ships and are wind dependent.
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England
Britain
English Channel
North Sea
Air ‘Force
Norris and Burke Debate on Draft Measures
The debate centers on compulsory military training for men aged 21 to 30 and its democratic implications. Norris argues it risks dictatorship and warns of parallels with dictatorial nations, while supporting a revised neutrality stance amid European tensions. The House committee considers war department moratorium proposals to suspend evictions, insurance premiums, and taxes for those in military service through June 30, 1942.
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Norris
House Military Committee
Senate
National Guard
Army
War Department
Department
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Public ‘Health Service
Senate Guard
Death Notice and Funeral for Russell C Fryer of Breckenridge
Russell C Fryer of Breckenridge Missouri died after sudden illness from a brain tumor in Kansas City General Hospital. He is survived by his brother Alton Fryer and two sisters. The Crall family and relatives travel to be with Russell's parents in Breckenridge. Francis Crall continues studies at Chillicothe Business College.
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Russell.c. Fryer
Terry Crall
Russell C. Fryer
Breckenridge
Fryer
Alton
Crall
Kansas City
General Hospital
Thrifty habits appear on daily classified page
A brisk note highlights frugal living tips tucked into the daily classifieds. Readers are urged to save, reuse, and shop secondhand to stretch budgets amid rising costs.
Hatch warns sale of Democratic campaign book violates act
Senator Hatch argues that selling the Democratic national committee campaign book would evade the Hatch act and the corrupt practices act. He says pre enactment advertising from corporations counts as an indirect contribution and condemns the GOP's counsel interpretation as a flagrant evasion.
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Hatch
Washington
D.-N.m
Senate Today
Democratic National Committee
Republican National Committee
Bendix Labor Dispute Settled Resuming Work
Bendix Aviation Corp. ordered to resume normal operations after a settlement of a labor dispute that delayed carburetor production for civilian and military aircraft engines. The agreement, described as mutually satisfactory, followed two days of talks between management and the CIO United Automobile Workers and was overseen by federal conciliator James F. Dever. Details were not released pending ratification.
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South Bend
Ind
Bendix Aviation Corporation
United Automobile Workers of “America
James F. Dever
Ace
Rover
British Adit Attacks Portsmouth Naval Base
German aerial attacks hit Portsmouth naval base as large forces were used. Casualties occurred and bombs damaged several Royal Air Force aerodromes along the Isle of Wight and the English Channel coasts.
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London
Portsmouth
Isle of Wicht
English Channel
Royal Air Force
Congress debates universal registration for men 21 to 44
Washington reports Senator Barkley proposes annual registration for all men 21 through 44 to gauge industrial and military manpower. The plan, tied to the Burk Wadsworth bill, would expand the current 21–30 bracket, drawing opposition from Senator Minton. Senate debate to run about 10 days. hearings resume with Knox and others.
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Washington
Barkley
D.-Ky
Burk Wadsworth
Sheppard
D.-Tex
Congress
Burke
D.-Neb
Minton
Idiank
Senate
House Military Committee
May
D-Ky
Knox
Navy
Woodring
Louis Johnson
John J. Pershing
Huch Johnson
New York Photographer Arrives to Begin Work
New York photographer Jack O Riley and Edna Snyder of J Walter Thompson arrived in Lawrence this morning to photograph at the Lawrence airport. They will provide the background for a national ad campaign for E U civilian aviation training to appear in major magazines around October 1. E L Robbins of the New York agency arrived Friday to arrange with Prof. Earl D Hay and the E U course supervisor. The team will stay in Lawrence until Wednesday.
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Jack O’riley
Edna Snyder
J. Walter Thompson Advertising Agency
New York City
Lawrence
Saturday Evening Post
Good Housekeeping
Life
E. L. Robbins
New York
Earl D. Hay
E. U
RAF Bombers Hit Oil Plants and Airports in Europe
The air ministry reported royal air force strikes on air fields and oil plants in France and Germany with three bombers lost. The German occupied island of Guernsey near the French coast was bombed again yesterday according to the communique.
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London
Royal Air Force
France
Germany
Air Ministry
Guernsey
English Channel
Navy seeks to enroll 184 more midshipmen at Annapolis
Acting Secretary Lewis Compton asked Congress to allow 184 candidates who passed the 1940 mental exams but were rejected for nonphysical reasons to enter the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. He sent the proposal to Speaker Bankhead in a letter outlining the change.
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Washington
Aus
Navy
Annapolis
Bankhead
Lewis Compton
Academy
Nine Marriage Licenses Issued at Probate Office
Nine licenses were issued Friday and Saturday at the probate judge's office. Recipients include Dale of Lawrence, William R. Barnhart of Ottawa, Mary C. Peterson of Baldwin, Joseph E. Elmore of Kansas City Kansas and Patti Payne of Lawrence, Richard Hundertfund and Hazel Hardten of Topeka, Earl Ray Wright and Arvelda Chanay of Lawrence, Oscar W. Proctor and Clara Lydie of Topeka, Henry H. Franzen of Canton and Madge Morehead of Chanute, Frank Worthington of Perry and Leona Marie Abele of Holton.
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Lawrence
William R. Barnhart
Ottawa
Mary C. Peterson
Baldwin
Joseph E. Elmore
Kansas City
Kan
Patti. Payne
Richard Hundertfund
Hazel Hardten
Toneka
Earl Ray Wright
Arvelda Chanay
Lawren O
Oscar W. Proctor
Clara Lydie
Topeka
Henry H. Franzen
Canton
Madce Morehead
Chanute
Frank Worthington
Perry
Leona Marie Abele
Holton
Boy Berliner stirred by mishap in playful spree
Five year old John Dean Jr. of Berne Indiana suffered a litany of mishaps on a single day. A cartridge exploded near his ear causing a minor injury. He then ran into a bee nest and was stung several times. He cried and sought home where he tripped into a bucket of paint.
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Berne
Ind
J John Dean
John Jr
Johnnie
Senate
Air reconnaissance over Devonshire and local notes from Lawrence
reports of vigil planes over the city aiding RAF against German bombers near Plymouth and Davenport dock yards. Local weather and rainfall updates at Worden and Lone Star lake. Eggs prices cutting into restaurant service. Aquariums at Snow Hall closed for summer. Tomato prices low prompt tomato recipes and fried tomato dish described.
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Frank Endacott
Devonshire
England
Royal Air Force
Plymouth
Mr. Endacott
Toad with rattlesnake markings brought to KU for ID
Harry Hutchings of 832 Kentucky street sent a large toad with black and white markings resembling a rattlesnake pattern to the University of Kansas for species identification.
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Journal-World Today
Harry Hutchings
Kentucky Street
University of Kansas
Justice of the Peace Sings the Blues in Lititz
In Lititz Pennsylvania Justice of the Peace Joseph B Herr reports a string of mishaps in one week. He skinned a shin burned himself hoisted a porch post fell on his foot penned himself on the roof wasp stings and a neighbor freed him. He narrowly escaped a third sting after shedding his trousers.
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Lititz
Justice of the Peace
Joseph B. Herr
Jayhawk FFA Swine Tour Planned for August 13
The Jayhawk Chapter of Future Farmers will hold a swine tour on Tuesday August 13. Students will depart from the high school at 1 p.m. to inspect swine projects. The chapter manages 46 sow and litter projects and operates a cooperative gilt project. more projects are expected due to favorable feed prospects.
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F.F.A
Jayhawk
Read the Journal World classifieds for bargains
Readers are urged to scan the Journal World classifieds for bargain opportunities. Listings cover items across household goods clothing appliances and furniture with daily updates and price notes.
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Journal World
F D R on Tour of Defense Layouts
President Roosevelt toured New England defense sites under the $10 billion preparedness program. He inspected the Newport torpedo plant, naval war college, and training stations, with expansions funded at Newport and a new air base at Quonsett Point under construction. The trip included a review of recruits and a view from the Potomac as the President headed to New London.
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Newport
R. 1
Roosevelt
New England
Naval War College
Goat Island
Mr. Roosevelt
Thomas Whithers
Potomac
Green Deh
Vanderbilt
Harbor Island
Naval Training Station and War College
Constitution
United States
New London
Storm Claims 25 Known Dead on St Helena Island
The Red Cross reported a coast guard radio message near Beaufort saying 25 persons are known dead on St Helena Island off Beaufort South Carolina. The Beaufort area and Parris Island were hard hit by the storm.
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St. Helena Island
South Carolina
Washington
Red Cross
Coast Guard
Beaufort
S. G
A. M. Neighbors
Parris Island
Chamberlain Leaves Hospital After July Operation
Former Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, now lord president of the council, left the hospital today after an operation on July 29. He and Mrs. Chamberlain dined at No 11 Downing Street, then planned to convalesce in the country.
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Chamberlain
Hospital
London
Neville Chamberlain
Council
Britain
No. 11
Downing Street
Kingsley Wood
Mrs. Chamberlain
Man Mistakes Beer Keg for Wife at Nantasket Beach
Aug 12 report from Hall Mass describes a man who mistook a submerged beer keg for his wife. Lifeguards rolled out the barrel and, after cries for help, the wife arrived safely to learn the error. Spectators watched discreetly as she sharply corrected him.
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Hall
Mass
Nantasket
Greeks Deny Italian Allegation on Albanian Death
The Greek government called an Italian claim that Greek officials ordered an Albanian nationalist’s murder entirely false. Some foreign diplomats viewed Italian German pressure to pull Greece into the Rome Berlin axis amid the attacks.
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Athens
Greece
Rome-Berlin
Wheeler-Lea transport bill brings water carriers under ICC
The House adopted and sent to the Senate a conference agreement on the Wheeler Lea transportation bill bringing water carriers under ICC control. The roll call was 247 to 74. Senate approval would send the bill to the White House.
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Washington
House
Senate
Wheeler-Lea Transportation
Interstate Commerce Commission
White House
Car-Truck Crash Fatal Near Great Bend Kansas
Victor Voorhees aged 28 of Stafford county died from injuries in a motor car truck collision near Great Bend. He worked for Standolind Oil and Gas and formerly lived in Holyrood.
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Great Bend
Kan
CPI
Victor Voorhees
Stafford County
Voorhees
Standolind Oil and Gas Company
Holyrood
Baseball Scores and Baseball News Roundup
Detroit tops Cleveland 10 to 4 in a doubleheader with Newhouser and Feller among the pitchers. Chicago plays St. Louis at night while St Louis at Chicago is rained out. Cincinnati visits Pittsburgh for a night game. McCoy benched by Philadelphia for poor showing. Larry Davis to take his spot vs Washington. Dodge City funeral for J A Allen 66 dies of cerebral hemorrhage. services at Braymer Missouri.
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Detroit
Cleveland
Newhouser
C. Smith
Yainens Feller
Hemsley
Chicago
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
McCoy
Philadelphia
Benny
Philadelphia Athletics
Connie Mack
Larry Davis
Washington Senators
Dodge City
J. A. Allen
Allen
Braymer
J. A. Allen, Jr
Five Die From Heat In Imperial Valley
Five deaths in the Imperial valley on Sunday were attributed to heat. Officials report extreme temperatures around 121 degrees, prompting heat warnings and safety advisories for residents and workers in El Centro and surrounding areas.
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el Centro
Calif
Imperial Valley
Fire destroys barn and outbuildings on Simon farm
Early Friday morning August 2 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Simon woke to a barn fire that spread to a machine shed and granary. The blaze burned a tractor, harness, hay, and much of this year’s oats crop and seed wheat, with partial insurance coverage. Neighbors assisted as concerns grew over the risk to the house and garage.
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Frank Simon
Simons
Fire Damage Cited With Unknown Cause and Nearby Social Notes
A fire caused unspecified damage with a sudden wind shift described as timely. The article notes Mr. Simon had sold this year's wheat crop days earlier. A long list of social visits follows, including Mrs. J Miller in Topeka for medical treatment, Mrs. Frank Dinken from Columbus Ohio visiting family, and gatherings at several local homes with neighbors and relatives.
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Simon
J., C. Miller
Topeka
Frank Dinken
Columbus
Ohio
Gottlieb Oehrle
Arthur Hage
Ernest Prim
Mary Rose
Joe Dyer
Tommy
Marietta White
Prim
Dinlien
Arthur Hase
Charles Saile
Lawrence
Roy Dodder
Maxine
Charles Rappard
Frank Dinlien
Mary Saile
Overbrook
el Griffin
Dinken
Oskaloosa
Pete Simon
Melvin England
England
Herbert Stultz
Eileen /Desane
Faye Fitzpatrick
Richland
In Memoriam for the Suttles Family
In memory of Father Thomas Suttles Mother Angeline Suttles Brother Brandt Suttles sister Missouri Murphy. They are gone but not forgotten. Letha Jefferson offers the tribute and remembrance.
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Thomas
Angeline Suttles
Brandt Suttles
Missouri Murphy
Letha
Jefferson
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