Frey Reports Threats From Communists After Senate Testimony
Washington Aug 15 John P Frey American Federation of Labor leader testified before a House committee about Communist influence within the CIO and CG leaders and reported receiving anonymous threats. He said one caller warned they would catch up with him and another questioned who was paying him for evidence. Frey noted he was not alarmed and recalled threats during oil-field organizing. He urged scrutiny of government departments and noted figures linked to the League for Peace and Democracy.
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John P. Frey
Federation of Labor
The
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C.I.G
Communist Party
Frey
Texas
Rep. Mason
R.ill
League For Peace and Democracy
Mason
Spain
Illinois
League
Harry F. Ward
Civil Liberties Union
Pierre Stars
Dies
D-Tex
Edward Sullivan
Fritz Kuhn
Germany
Sullivan
Pacific Coast
First wedding held in Sutherland's River district
More than a century after its founding, the small area near New Glasgow Nova Scotia celebrated its first wedding in recent memory. The ceremony marked a milestone for the community.
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New Glasgow
N. S
Sutherland’s River
Test Your Knowledge Classified Quiz Preview
A compiled set of questions spanning geography history science and sports. Readers are directed to the classified page for answers and brief clues.
George blasts at F D R s tactics
The speaker denounces federal overreach in Georgia politics claiming white Democrats must choose their own representatives and resist federal influence. He vows that Georgia will not be bought and that the Democratic party must remain liberal with free opinion and speech. He asserts the people of Georgia are on trial in this election.
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Georgia
Democratic Party
Lawrence Officials On Tour To Inspect Police Radio Systems
Four Lawrence officials led by Mayor Alfred Lawrence depart to Missouri Iowa and Illinois to inspect police radio systems. They will review Western Electric in St Joseph nine-car system Collins Radio in Ottumwa Cedar Rapids and Chicago RCA options plus a Champaign ten car system before returning via St Louis.
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Lawrence
Missouri
Iowa
Illinois
Alfred Lawrence
Jude Anderson
Wilfred Hunsinger
Walter Palmateer
St. Joseph
Western Electric
Ottumwa
Collins Radio Company
Cedar Rapids
Collins
Lawrence Group
R.C.A
Chicago
Champaign
Ill
St. Louis
Navy seeks modest enlistment rise to man new ships
Washington Aug 15 Charles Edison assistant secretary of the navy said the navy asks the next congress to authorize a modest increase of 2000 to 8000 men in its enlisted strength More men will be needed to man the vessels being constructed under the naval expansion program.
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Navy
Washington
Charles Edison
Congress
Britain accuses Japan of insult over tugboat incident
Shanghai dispatch reports British naval officers accusing Japanese sailors of humiliating a British tugboat captain and lowering the Union Jack as a Scarab gunboat investigates near Tungchow. Observers note minimal Japanese gains along the Yangtze amid heavy fighting and stalled advances toward Hankow and Juichang.
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Mo Kan Bridge Celebration Planned in Atchison
Ernest Hazel of Lockwood Hazel printing travels to Lawrence to promote September 20 and 21 dedication events for the Mo Kan bridge. The $750000 free bridge will carry Highway 59 over the Missouri River, replacing the toll crossing, with plans for parades bands floats street carnivals and dances in Atchison style Corn Carnivals.
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Lockwood-Hazel Printing Company
Atchison
Lawrence
Kansas
Missouri
Hazel
Grant Made to Kansas State Employment Service
Ed McDonald director of regional nine social security board announced a grant of 43783 dollars to Kansas for administration of its state employment service from July 1 to September 30.
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Ed McDonald
Social Security Board
Kansas
Mail subscription offer for Journal-World
A notice urges readers away from home to leave a mail subscription order for the Journal-World with a special rate of 25 cents per month.
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Journal-World
Question Jurors For Hines Trial In Harried Political Era
Schultz, once Harlem numbers king, shot in Jersey in 1935. The Hines trial tests two careers the young, undefeated rackets prosecutor and Hines veteran Tammany figure. Jury outcome could shape Tammany Hall and LaGuardia fight. one defendant may settle quickly. Several co defendants have pleaded guilty and will testify for the state.
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Harlem
Manhattan
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Hines
Tammany Hall
Dewey-LaGuardia
Tammany
Martin Weintraub
J. Richard
Dixie) Davis
George Weinberg
Davis
Philadelphia
Big Harry” Schoenhaus
Skim Milk Fiber Hints At Wool Like Fabric
Washington announces scientists have devised a process to make a synthetic wool from casein a skim milk by product. The new fiber closely resembles merino wool in composition and appearance and could be priced near rayon based on current costs.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Barber Shop Scene in North Lawrence
In North Lawrence a barbershop operates with Mrs Armstrong serving as a beauty operator within the same shop. The facility blends barbering and grooming services under one roof.
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North Lawrence
Model Planes Crash At Lawrence Gas Contest
A gas model airplane contest at Lawrence airport sponsored by Adolph Ochse and the Topeka Aero-Knatz club saw two planes badly damaged and another lost for hours. Russell Culp of Topeka won first prize of 15 dollars with a 1 48 flight. Paul Boeger and George Allen, both of Topeka, took second and third. Allen's plane was searched for in a corn field through evening. Over 250 witnesses, 17 entrants, 9 competitors amid dangerous winds. Contest director Dr Hugh D Wilson. timers Don Justice Corliss Hathaway Lawrence Bundy Carl Perkins.
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Lawrence
Adolph Ochse
Topeka Aero- Knatz Club
Russell Culp
Topeka
Paul Boeger
George Allen
Allen
Althe
Hugh D. Wilson
Don Justice
Corliss Hathaway
Lawrence Bundy
Carl Perkins
Lawrence residents gain graduate fellowship and local politics updates
Heard in Lawrence reports Fernand Demaret of Corona Kansas, KU graduate, chosen as one of ten for a Denver fellowship to study city and county government efficiency. Also, Justin Bowersock elected chairman of Jackson County Republican central committee. County Treasurer A M Gardner says unpaid personal tax warrants will be collected by sheriff starting Wednesday morning with payments due at the treasurer’s office until tomorrow evening. The Douglas County Taxpayers League meeting is postponed indefinitely. Rev E Russell Carter spoke at First Baptist on The Forward Look. City hall committee to review Lawrence street bus routes meets tomorrow at 8 pm. Obers Kansas Electric Power softball semi final vs Valley Falls postponed tonight due to rain. rescheduled for tomorrow at 9 pm.
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Corona
Kan
University of Kansas
University of Denver School of Commerce
A. M. Gardner
Awrence Street
Obers-Kansas Electric Power Company
Valley Falls
Mayor Named to Honorary International Good Neighbor Committee
Mayor Alfred Lawrence accepts an invitation to join an international committee backing a Canadian American Good Neighbor Celebration in October. The event marks 125 years of peace and emphasizes amicable relations without force. Citizens of Canadian birth living in the U S may volunteer at City Hall or by mail. Dinner plans to be announced later.
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Alfred Lawrence
Lawrence
North America
Rain Boosts Crops Across Rural Kansas
Rainfall totals across the region reached .77 inch in Lawrence and varied by location. Eudora and nearby areas measured .75 inch. De Soto .78. Baldwin about an inch with early morning arrival. Stull about .50 inch with ongoing rain at noon. Farmers welcomed the moisture for corn and forage crops and garden vegetables.
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Lawrence
Morris McCaugh
Eudora
de Soto
Baldwin
Stull
Reds Beat Pirates As Wild Throws Spark Four-Run Rally
Cincinnati Reds mount a late inning comeback to defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6 to 2 in a National League game. Mace Brown threw wild pitches aiding the Reds in a decisive ninth inning, narrowing Pittsburgh’s lead to four games over idle New York. Philadelphia Bees top Philadelphia Phillies 5 to 3 in the second game of a four game set with 13 hits. Warstler hit a triple and two singles for Boston while Sylvester Johnson and Hugh Mulcahy struggled for Philadelphia. Warneke pitched for St Louis as Chicago won 5 3. No American League games scheduled.
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Mace Brown
Cincinnati Reds
Pirates
Reds
New York Giants
Cincinnati
Grissom
Cascarella
Walters
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Rabbit Warstler
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Philies
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Chicago
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Owen
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Hartnett
Odea
Hunt Two Fugitives From De Queen Border Pursuit
State rangers and local police on horseback penetrated deep into woodland near the Arkansas Oklahoma border chasing Floyd and another fugitive. The search intensified as authorities moved through rough terrain in a bid to capture the pair.
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Ark
Arkansas-Oklahoma
Floyd
Deaths and Funerals for Charles F Bahnmaier
Charles F Bahnmaier aged 80 of 435 Maine street died last night from a heart attack. Funeral services will be held at Rumsey funeral home Wednesday at 2 pm with burial in Oak Hill cemetery. Survived by seven daughters, five brothers, and nine grandchildren.
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Maine Street
Rumsey
Oak Hill Cemetery
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Douglas County
Guinn, McCall
Wichita
Earl Tobler
Topeka
Clyde Corp
Lawrence
Sam Dark
Lecompton
Ernest Wulfkuhle
Anthony Dittrich
Everet Mitchell
Henry Bahnmaier
Fred Bahnmaier
George Bahnmaier
John Bahnmaier
August Bahnmaier
Rifle Wound Fatal Threat After Accidental Discharge
Jack Armstrong 30 at 306 Elm street was seriously wounded by a .22 rifle while cleaning the gun in his home pantry. He was rushed to Lawrence Memorial Hospital where an emergency operation was performed. Doctors report his condition as fair and say prognosis remains uncertain for days.
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Jack Armstrong
Elm Street
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Armstrong
Andrew J Martin Dies at 79 in Lawrence Residence
Andrew J Martin aged 79 died at his home 802 New Jersey Street Saturday afternoon. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. from Rumsey funeral home with Rev. D Turnbaugh officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park cemetery. He is survived by his wife May and ten children including Mrs Glenn Zimmer man Mrs John Marlowe and Rolland Martin of Lawrence plus Ila Martin of Hays Ralph Martin of Kirk Colorado Leslie Martin of Dallas Walter Martin of Washington Missouri Fred Martin of Emporia Mrs Fred Bolen and Mrs Cyril Doile of Pratt.
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Andrew J. Martin
New Jersey Street
Rumsey Funeral Home
D Turnbaugh
Memorial Park Cemetery
Martin
May Martin
Glenn Zimmerman
John Marlowe
Rolland Martin
Lawrence
Ila Martin
Hays
Ralph Martin
Kirk
Colo
Leslie Martin
Dallas
Tex
Walter Martin
Washington
Nine year old nets 14 pound trout from Lake Superior
Jimmie Jarvis, a nine year old, lands a 14 pound trout from Lake Superior as part of his growing collection of rare fish stories.
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Fort William
Jimmie Jarvis
Jimmie
Lake Superior
Two Army Flyers Killed in Collision Near Dilley
Two Kelly Field cadets die when two planes collide during a training flight returning to base. Edward Delancey Willard, 22, Moztoso California, perishes as his craft bursts into flames. Robert Kampser Whitehouse, 21, Evanston, Illinois, dies when his parachute fails to deploy after bailing out. Lieutenant John F. Guilmartin confirms the midair crash and subsequent deaths.
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San Antonio
Tex
Army
Kelly Field
Dilley
Edward Delancey Willard
Modesto
Calif
John F. Guilmartin
Number of equine athletes grows in US racing and trotting
The United States hosts more than 8,500 race horses and about 7,500 trotting horses actively training or competing, reflecting a large and diverse equine industry across multiple circuits and venues.
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United States
Fugitives Hamilton and Ted Walters Escaped Into Woods
A multi state posse of Arkansas Texas and Oklahoma officers cordoned woodland roads after a brush with officers Saturday. The search for fugitives Hamilton and Walters continued past 24 hours with no break in the manhunt.
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Hamilton
Ted Walters
No Trespassing Ahead on Haskell Tomato Project Land
Warning due to plant damage and tomato thefts on the Haskell land south of Lawrence. The county commissioners and growers committee announce future no trespassing on the property to protect the crop.
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Haskell
Lawrence
Chris Schaake
Board of County Commissioners
Willard Morgan
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