Republicans Plan Campaign Strategy For 1940 Platform
The Republican national committee outlines a three phase campaign plan for 1940. Officials say the party will promote its 1939 record and social security changes, with interim speeches by leaders including Vandenberg Taft Bridges Ditter and Martin. A fall meeting will set data for the executive committee and parallel the congressional record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Republican National Committee
Congress
Martin
R-Mass
House
National Executive Committee
Glenn Frank
Vandenberg
Michigan
Taft
Ohio
Bridges
New Hampshire
Representative Ditter
Pennsylvania
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Senate
Credits Granted Poland For Arms by the French
A French Polish agreement grants Poland credits to pay off arms bought in France. Foreign Minister Georges Bonnet signed for France and Polish Ambassador Jules Lukasiewicz signed for Poland. No amount announced immediately after the ceremony at the foreign office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Poland
France
Foreign Office
Georges Bonnet
Jules Lukasiewicz
Pershing urges larger U S army after France trip
Gen. John J. Pershing advocates a bigger stronger regular army. He says the French are ready for it but warns no one knows when a European war may come. Pershing, 79, reports feeling well and says travel to Europe does him good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
America
United States
John J. Pershing
France
Pershing
Europe
Brick's Cafe Remodeled With New Interior and Kitchen
Remodeling at Brick's Cafe 1241 Picad Street includes repainted walls and ceiling, a new kitchen at the rear, and plans for extra seating throughout the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brick’s Cafe
Picad Street
Toay
Farm Bureau board members attend Holton meeting
Deal Six and W H Hayden travel to Holton Kan for a Farm Bureau and Farm Management association No 4 board meeting. About sixteen attendees from eight counties are expected at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Hayden
Holton
Deal Six
Douglas County Farm Bureau Board
Farm Bureau and Farm Management Association No. 4
Kan
Geography Quiz: Five Minute U S States Challenge
A puzzle asks readers to answer five questions about the United States. Items include states with letters repeated, four-letter states, states with no natural boundaries, capitals starting with A, and the ten states touched by the Mississippi River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mississippi River
Witness Describes Nazi Youth Bund Activities in U.S.
Miss Voores testified about a band linked to the Nazi movement instructing youths in Germany to spread propaganda in the United States. She described secrecy, midnights meetings, and German political leaders aboard ships, denying positive aims of the Bund and accusing it of anti Jewish sentiment.
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Germany
Dies
Miss Voores
Dies Sai
Dinkelacker
Theo
Hamburg
New York
Fritz Kuhn
Whitley
Brooklyn
Hitler
Kuhn
Murphy
Bund
Detroit
Michigan
Australian Double Team Upsets U S in Doubles
In Brookline on August 18 Jack Crawford and Harry Hopman advanced to the final round of the national doubles by defeating top seeds Frank Parker and Don Mc Neill 6-4 4-6 6-3 6-2. In Longwood Alice Marble and Mrs. Sarah Palfrey Fabyan reached the semifinals by beating Dorothy Andrus and Sylvia Henrotin 6-8 6-1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookline
Mass
Jack Crawford
Harry Hopman
Frank Parker
Beverly Hills
Cal
Don McNeill
Oklahoma City
Alice Marble
Sarah Palfrey Fabyan
Longwood
Dorothy Andrus
Stamford
Conn
Mme
Sylvia Henrotin
France
Blaze Environs Lyons Refinery. Man Badly Burned
Bill Lennon suffered burns on the hands while stopping a fire at the H. and T. refinery in Chase. The blaze caused about 5000 dollars in damage, destroying the pump house and agitator with 2000 gallons of gasoline and about 2000 gallons of distillate.
Salt Man's Son Amputates Own Finger in Desert
In Ganado Arizona on August 18 a 79 year old Navajo man amputated his own finger in the desert. He refused anesthesia offers from paleface doctors and told them the operation did not hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganado
Ariz
Dentist W W Russ Ad Shows Hours and Fees
W. W. Russ, Dentist, announces office hours from 8:30 to 5 with advertised services and likely standard dental fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Russ
Sowing of Brome Grass Advised for Profitable Crops
County agent Deal Six urges farmers to sow brome grass around September 10 to boost profits and pasture quality. Growers report 300 to 600 pounds of seed per acre selling at about 14 cents per pound, with early spring growth and good late summer grazing depending on rainfall and stand establishment.
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Deal Six
Douglas County
Fvo
Six
O. Gentry
Lawrence
C. R. Topping
Douglas County 4-H Fair Special Meeting
Committee members will meet August 25 at Mt Hope Nursery and again Monday night at 8 in the Chamber of Commerce room. They will discuss plans for handling fair exhibits with about 27 members expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Mt.Hope Nursery
Chamber of Commerce
New York Man Held in Homicide Tied to Friend’s Burns
James Hazzard, 30, was held without bail in a homicide case in Manhattan felony court. He is charged with placing Thomas Martinez of Miami in a tub and showering him with hot water during an attempt to revive him after a drinking bout, leading to Martinez’s death on Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends
New York
James Hazzard
Thomas Martinez
Miami
Hazzard
Martinez
Boy Who Escaped Dentist Fears Returns Home
Eleven year old William Kennedy fled a Boston dentist’s office fearing three teeth would be drawn. Police had led a city wide search through greater Boston. he returned home tired and bedraggled after roaming the streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
William Kennedy
Greater
William
Escapee Convict Captured Near Joliet
Charles Emmerson, 37, one of two convicts who overpowered a guard and fled Wednesday, was captured early today at Rockfield, Illinois. Warden Joseph E. Ragen announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Ill
Charles Emmerson
Rockfield
Joseph E. Ragen
Russell in Chicago linked to Lindbergh kidnap case slaying
Oliver L. Dressler alias Jack Russell confessed slayer William Scott Hamilton near Ringwood Illinois last month. He is in federal custody in Chicago after return of habeas corpus writ and will be arraigned after Judge Woodward’s return around September 20. Hamilton, a salesman from Arkansas City, was shot after Russell kidnapped him and stole his car. Hamilton’s naked body was found July 14 in McHenry County. Russell awaits trial under the Lindbergh act with possible death penalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Oliver L. Dressler
Jack Russell
William Scott Hamilton
Ringwood
Illinois
U. S
Granville Norris
Allan Standield
McAlester
Oklo
William H. Holly
William J. Campbell
Russell
Charles E. Woodward
Cook County
Hamilton
Arkansas
Oklahoma State Penitentiary
McHenry County
Ozark
Ark
Oklahoma
Rainfall soaks August as 1940 census posters arrive
Rain gauge records .26 inch last night lifting August total to 8.26 inches and signaling a wetter month. A plaster ceiling fell in county court during a session but was repaired. a July welfare fund reimbursement of 6314.16 arrived at the County Treasurer’s office. Census posters for the 1940 survey were distributed to local post offices with details on agriculture population and business data.
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Court House
A. M. Gardner
Roger Williams
United States
United States Census Bureau
Washington,d. C
Williams
Deaths and Funerals for J. M. Blackwell and Firmin W. Mullin
Jeremiah M. Blackwell aged 85 died July 24 at his Friona Texas home. Survived by wife three sons and one daughter, plus one brother and one sister. Born February 13 1854 Blackwell Missouri. life spent in eastern Kansas. Firmin W. Mullin 38 died yesterday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Funeral at Rumsey Funeral Home Saturday 3 PM Rev. Harold G. Barr officiating. Burial Oak Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers all Journal-World employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Blackwell
Jeremiah M. Blackwell
Friona
Tex
Blackwell
Mr. Blackwell
Kane
Charles and
Pearl Blackwell
Tonganoxie
J. A. Blackwell
Will Knight
Baldwin
Harvey Blackwell
Blackwell, Mo
Margaret Turley
St. Louis
Firmin W. Mullin
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Rumsey
Harold G. Barr
Oak Hill Cemetery
The
Journal-World
Jesse Jackson
Robert Price
Robert Pugh
LeaRoy Hurley
Harold Krull
William Neustifter
St Louis Tops Pirates 3–0 as Bowman's Seven-Hit gem sinks them
St Louis defeated Pittsburgh 3–0 behind Bob Bowman's seven hit pitching. It marked St Louis's fifth straight win and Pittsburgh's tenth straight loss. Other NL results include Philadelphia beating New York 6–2 with Kirby Higbe strong, and the Yankees routing Philadelphia 6–0 on Red Ruffing's five-hitter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Pittsburgh Pirates
Bob Bowman
Cards
Iatics
R. Bowman
Padgett
Owen
Bauers
J. Bowman
T. Sewell
Susce
Philadelphia
Kirby Higbe
Giants
New York
Phillies
Lehrman
Danning
Higbe
Millies
Brooklyn
Boston
Fitzsimmons
Hutchinson
Yankees
Philadelphia Athletics
Red Ruffing
Bill Dickey
George Selkirk
Ruffing
COO
Pippen
Man
Hayes
Dickey
Washington
Bribery Alleged in Bridges Deportation Hearing
Testimony claims Detective William Browne of Portland offered money for information linking Harry Bridges to the communist party. Stenographer Craney Goldman testified about a 26 page statement from former communist John L. Leech in July 1937 describing the alleged bribery. Leech said Bridges attended communist meetings before resigning from the party. The exhibit was admitted despite missing pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
William Browne
Portland, Ore
Harry Bridges
Communist Party
Craney Goldman
Los Angeles
John L. Leech
Leech
Bridges
Thomas B. Shoemaker
Son reunites with father after 15 years in Wichita
John Maxfield, a Wichita veteran, learned his wife died five years ago and his son Robert had been in a children's home before living with the J. W. Brinkerhoff family near Wooster Ohio. A black widow spider bite at a veterans hospital led to his discovery and reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita. Kan
John’Maxfield
Wichita Ward
Veterans’ Hospital
Maxfield
Robert
Leche Weiss Charged In Federal Graft Case In Louisiana
U S Attorney General O John Rogge accused former Louisiana Governor Richard Leche and political figure Seymour Weiss of accepting graft in a venal single transaction. The hearing also involved Freeman Burford, a Dallas oil operator, tied to the Connally hot oil act charges and removal to Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
U. S
O. John Rogge
Richard Leche
Louisiana
Seymour Weiss
Freeman
Burford
Leche
Weiss
No Fear of a Strike Reported by Armour Officials
Secretary Perkins said Armour and Company officials told her they believed the labor dispute with the CIO could be settled without a strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Perkins
Armour and Company
C.I.0
Christian Institute class to meet Monday at 3
Miss Stella Langford announces the Christian Institute will gather Monday afternoon at 937 Maine Street at 3 o clock. The session led by the teacher will cover The Healing Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Institute
Maine Street
Stella Langford
Raindrop Journey Delays Arrival From Sky to Ground
Scientists note raindrops travel through air before hitting the earth and may take about an hour to complete their descent. This rate depends on atmospheric conditions and droplet size.
Detective Helps Lost Tourist Find Seaside Hotel In Atlantic City
Herbert Flower, 68, wandered the Atlantic City seafront two days after forgeting his hotel location. He enlisted Detective Thomas Bailey to assist as they searched the town, returning to the hotel only after the mislaid lodging was located. Ice Cream Social Tonight at Church of God offers 5 cent servings plus games and prizes from 7 30 to 10. Union Young People hold skating tonight 9 30 to 12 with 25 cent single tickets and 40 cents for a pair. Sunday church meeting at 6 30 led by law student Harold Gregg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Herbert Flower
Flower
Side Avenue
Thomas Bailey
Church of God
South Park
Union Young People’s Group
Presbyterian Church
Harold Gregg
Hopewell and Independence Social News Roundup
Mrs Minnie Seele has been ill ten days at her son’s home with visits from Henderson Tucker Moritz and Gale. Kids Yakel spent two weeks at White City visiting grandparents. Oren Owens for two weeks in Rochester hospital awaiting return home. Peaster of Lawrence hosted by Purvis family. Purvis, Dyer families attended Ottawa rodeo. Calvin Purvis visited Lawrence with uncle Walter Spenser. Lederer trip to Lancaster for Newland reunion. Pardee from Kansas City visited Ada Williams. Settles returned from Derby. Reynolds and Geneva attended Evangelical summer assembly in Topeka Forest Park. Ben Hammond hosted reunion dinner with Emma Kalb. Will Winters visited Mrs Griffith who is better after illness. Vaughn family attended C P A picnic in Lawrence. Leslie Hardtaker visited. Clyde and Claude Yakle enjoyed Swope Park outing. Bonnie Adriance brief Lawrence stay visiting Hurt. Winters attended Amanda Hemphill funeral at Vinland. Howard Hardtaker of Lawrence visited Vaughn family. Mary Nancy Bill Jones from Rantoul and Norma Lee Gilliland stayed with Lederer clan during Lancaster reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Seele
Henry Seele
Charles Henderson
Russell Tucker
Lawrence
EK. Moritz
Charlie Gale
Patty
Billy
Jack Yakel
White City
Kan
Eeble
Oren Owens
Rochester
Minn
H. W. Peaster
Fred Purvis
Leo Dyer
Jim Dyer
Ottawa
Troma
Calvin Purvis
Walter Spensers
Earl Leaderer
Arlie Lederer
Lancaster
Newland
Jimmy Pardee
Kansas City
Ada Williams
Ainslie Settles
Lewis Tucker
Derby
George Reynolds
Geneva
Evangelical Summer Assembly
Forest Park
Topeka
Ben Hammond
Emma Kalb
Will Winters
C. E. Griffith
Leslie Hardtaker
Clyde Yakle
Claude Yakle
Swope Park
Bonnie Jean Adriance
Vera Margaret Hurt
Amanda Hemphill
Vinland
Andt
Religious Service Schedule and Revival Notes
A dense listing of church activities across multiple denominations. Outreach includes morning worship, sermons such as A Sabbath Day's Journey, and revival meetings led by Rev Harry Wilson and Rev Betty Wilson. Also notes Sunday schedules, youth groups, and Bible study programs at churches on Massachusetts to New Jersey streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Harry C. Wilson
Betty H. Wilson
Harry Wilson
Summer church activities fill midweek schedule
North town notes show Regular midweek prayer meetings at First Presbyterian Church Ninth and Vermont with layman evangelism every Wednesday. Dr H K Ebright of Baker University to speak at morning service. average attendance about 50 at prayer meetings. Sabbath school 9 45, service 11 00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Streat
The
Axlines
Stella Sales
Iph McCall
First Presbyterian Church
Ninth
Vermont Streets
T. H. Astman
C. W. Straffon
H. K. Ebright
Baker University
Holy City
Gaul
Offering
Laubin
Blanche Yeomans
Kreutzer
Beethoven
Duke Street
Whiting
First Baptist and Centenary Methodist Churches News
Sunday schedule details for First Baptist at Eighth and Kentucky with ministers Koelb and Thomas and a 9:45 to 10:23 worship including Elijah Cole speaker and Ednah Hopkins soloist. Union park service at Centenary Methodist in South Park with J Knox pastor and Rev Comstock preaching at 8 00. Epworth and junior leagues noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Robert A. Hunt
Robert Price
Mildred Reuter Manley
Union
C. J. Knox
First Baptist
Church Eighth
Kentucky
Howard FB. Koelb
Charles W. Thomas
Wade W. Pierce
Paul CG. Rankin
Elijah Cole
Summerfield
University of Kansas
Ednah E. Hopkins
Glazeunow
Rachel Stevens van Valkenberg
Pacne Union Park Service
Southark
Centenary Methodist Church
Fourth and
Elm Streets
North Lawrence
J. Knox
Comstock
Epworth
First Evangelical Church Service Schedule
Duncan E. McGregor presides over 7:00 p.m. worship and sermon. Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. led by C. E. Ingle. Union park service at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday features prayer and Bible study under the minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Evangelical Church
Tenth
Connecticut Streets
Duncan E. McGregor
the Pasor
C. E. Ingle
Assembly of God Sunday Schedule at Fourteenth Street
P D Pittman pastor of Assembly of God on Rhode Island invites members to 9 45 Sunday school with a substitute superintendent. Morning worship at 11 00 sermon Thrice Hyphenated Christians. Evening evangelistic service 7 45 Mrs Pittman preaches Be Not Deceived God is Not Mocked. Midweek service 7 45 led by Mr and Mrs George Long with a fourth young couple in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke A, M. E. Church
Ninth
New York Streets
Campbell
J. N. Goddard
Richardson
Allen Christian Endeavor Leagues
Della Bryant
Sophie Snowden
Mite Missionary Society
United Brethren Church
Seventeenth
Vermont
Arthur Ward
Harold Brown
Walter Woodcock
Assembly of God
Rhode Island
P. D. Pittman
Brother Jackson
Pittman
George Long
Unified service at First Christian Church features Barr minister
Harold G Barr returns from New York to lead a 9 30 to 11 00 unified service with worship and communion. Meta M Clarkson plays and organ voluntary Adagio from Third Sonata Gullmant. Offertory solo Prayer Guion. Irene Oliver performs Grand Chorus LeMaigre. 10 30 Classes. Union church service at South Park 7 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Harold G. Barr
Meta M. Clarkson
Seremon
New York
World of Tomorrow
Gullmant
Guion
Irene Oliver
LeMaigre
Southpark
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G. O. P. Maps
Lyons
Joe Starnes
Alabama
Dies Committee
Starnes
Acme
Hopewell
School For Information
Lawrence Business College
T.G. Fitch Agency
Church of Christ
New Jersey Street
W. L. Post
Christ
Nibarger
Trinity Lutheran Church
Thirteenth
Charlies A. Puls
A. G. Sabol
Edwin F. Price
Traumerer
Schumann
Malotte
Mary Louise Beattie
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Massachusetts Street
Mary Baker Eddy
Jackson Building
Nazarene Church
W. Lawson Brown
Plymouth Congregational Church
Vermont Street
Joseph F. King
Alice Moncrieff
North Lawrence Christian Church
Clark W. Comstock
Lucille Traynor
Zenior
C. E
Valey Grove
Amos
Leo Smith
Church of God Eleventh
E. E. Kardatzke
Christian Workers
Christian Crusaders
Daily
Friendly Claims Service
J. F. Baker
Dist. Mer
Fred A. Bremer
Agt
Delbert C. Richardson
Douglas County Building & Loan Association
Massachusetts St
John C. Emick
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