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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1941

Page

8

Allies Move for Control in Iran

London reports indicate Britain and Soviet Russia plan decisive action in Iran amid German infiltration fears. British notes to Iran and Moscow spell out warnings as Berlin pressure grows, with projections of 3,000 German personnel in Iran and talks of using Iran to threaten India.

London Britain Soviet Russia Iran Persia Moscow Daily Mail Germany India Iraq Middle East Tass Ankara Istanbul Tabriz Anthony Eden House of Commons Eden Russian Ukraine

Farmers Organize to End the Entire AAA Program

Topeka August 18 UPI Dito Gef fert of Greenleaf Washington county presides over the Independent Farmers of Kansas newly formed to end the AAA program. Alvin White is vice president and state Rep W F Koehlmeyer secretary with Sen Joe Keeler treasurer. A 27 county Wheat Protest association board of governors was named. Dan Casement led the meeting which opposed government interference and rejected a proposed AAA substitute.

Topeka UPI Dito Geffert Greenleaf Washington Independent Farmers of Kansas AAA Alvin 8. White Marion County Fotest Group W. F.oehlmeyer Joe Keeler Elk BA. Heaston Douglas A.B Armstrong Smiths Be Voights Johnson Cheries E. Miller Leavenworth R.G. Rehmer Wood~son Leslie Piever Cloud M. I. Beckman Clay W. Blythe Morris G W. Schmidt Alvin S. Wate Marion H. H. Hoffman Dickinsond Umschild Pottawatomie M. E. Ate B. DL. Caylor Miami Floyd Bryson Shae Joe R. Beeler Jewell Henry Frese Shawnee Paul Webb Dan Casement Manhattan Casement

Few Operators Joined Oil for Britain Day

Texans reported that only a small number of oil operators donated a day’s run for Britain as legal and technical issues hampered participation. Indications across Texas suggested the plan would not yield the hoped for 1.5 million barrels valued near five million dollars, with results to be known after more days.

Britain Austin Tex Texas

Three Killed as a Warning Shocks Shanghai

In Shanghai three body guards of Wang Ching-wei were shot and killed at the Nanking leader’s home. Reports say the attack, attributed to Japanese agents, served as a warning to Wang not to act against Japan.

Shanghai Wang Ching-Wei Nanking Shang- Raji Japan

Cessna Aircraft Wins Army Air Corps Contract

The Army Air Corps awarded a $12,043,865 contract to the Cessna Aircraft Company of Wichita Kansas for airplanes and spare parts. The contract announced today covers delivery to the military during the current procurement period.

Cessna Washington Army Air Corps Cessna ‘Aircraft Iompany Wishita Kani

McKee Dissent Critiques Kansas Farmer Split Over AAA Attack

Ben F. McKee president of the Agricultural Producers Association of America denounces Kansas farmers’ independence as politically dominated and argues the AAA program is broadly acceptable if properly administered. He cites lack of constructive unity and failure to promote the 49 cent wheat penalty before seeding. He says the Topeka meeting produced no lasting relief.

Columbus Kan Ben F. McKee Agricultural Producers Association of America Independent Farmers of Kansas AAA McKee Topeka

Youth Found Fatally Wounded Near Wichita

A 21 year old Dwight Abel was found fatally wounded in his car on the outskirts of Wichita. Deputies quoted his landlady Mrs Bert W Chittenden saying he had just sent back his draft questionnaire to Jamaica Long Island and had worked at an aircraft plant three weeks.

Wichita Sheriff's Deputies Dwight Abel Lou Leibrand Bert.w. Chittenden Jamaica, Long Island

Classifieds Advertising Pitch for Extra Cash

A note touts earning extra cash by selling household items through journale classified ads. It invites readers to use phone contact to place listings and reach potential buyers.

Army maneuvers open with night river crossing in Arkansas

In a dramatic blackout crossing of the Little Missouri, Army forces push pontoon bridges and footways across under starry skies. The 38th Illinois and 35th Missouri Nebraska units test modern river crossing tactics as 130 000 troops prepare for two weeks of maneuvers led by General Truman and General Lawton.

Arkansas Little Missouri River 38Rd Illinois Camp Forrest Tenn Missour Kansas Nebraska Little Missouri Little Rock- Texarkana R. F E. Truman Samuel T. Lawton 107Th Cavalry Ohio

Tragedy at Hudson Pier Stampede In New York

Three women died and 60 injured when a stampede on a Hudson river pier followed discovery of counterfeit excursion tickets costing 1.25. After 1,400 boarded the State of Delaware officials halted boarding as police arrested 15 revelers.

New York Hudson River Delaware Harlem Marion Worrell Rose Grant Martha’ Murrake

Boy Injured in Elevator Accident at Denver Hotel

Nine-year-old Charles Benson of Great Bend Kansas was seriously hurt when operating an automatic hotel elevator. He suffered a possible skull fracture along with chest and left arm injuries after the car started moving and a resident pressed a basement button. He clung to the grill work as the ceiling struck his head.

Denver Charles Benson Great Bend Kan Ross L. Benson Pollice

Red Sox win four-state Legion junior baseball title

Tulsa's Red Sox defeated Salina Juniors 3 to 0 to capture the four-state regional American Legion junior baseball championship in Okemah Oklahoma. Johnny Burris pitched a complete game shutout for Tulsa while Salina had beaten Tulsa yesterday before faltering today.

Tulsa Legion Okemah Okla Red Sox American ’Legion Salina Kan Johnny Burris Tulsans New Mexico Colorado Cain

United States Grew Holds Key Tokyo Talks With Toyoda

In Tokyo on August 18 United States Ambassador Joseph C. Grew met Japanese Foreign Minister Teijiro Toyoda for a lengthy session reported of the utmost importance. Earlier counselor Eugene H. Dooman met with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Eigi Amau as part of the day's diplomatic activity. The subjects were not disclosed, while a U.S. note on the steamer Presidents Coolidge drew careful study by Tokyo officials amid reports Japan refused clearance papers for the ship to move more than 100 private American citizens in Japan. Newspapers warned of war threats from encirclement by hostile powers, with Japanese outlets citing possible worst eventualities in all directions.

Tokyo United States Joseph C. Grew Teijiro Toyoda Grew Foreign Office Toyoda Eugene H. Dooman Eigi Amau Japan U.S War Stimson Alaskan Nichi Nichi Miyako Japan Times and Advertiser

Lawrence Kansas guards receive extensive equipment shipment

The Lawrence company of the Kansas state guard received additional equipment yesterday including raincoats cups canteens belts first aid kits and knapsacks. Summer gear is nearly complete and new wool winter uniforms may be issued. Training extension has prompted changes in equipment plans.

Lawrence Company Kansas State Guard National Guard

Lawrence Visitors Attend Milto n Vale Camp Meeting

Mr and Mrs Henry Pippett plan attendance with Milton Vale for a ten day camp meeting. Mr and Mrs Henry Johanning and Cynthia were Lawrence visitors Tuesday.

Henry Pippett Miltonvale Henry Johanning Cynthia Lawrence

Pickens and Vicinity Social Notes Chronicle Visits

Miss Edna Jones visits her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Zeller, with many local and nearby relatives pictured. The note lists dinners, weekend visits in Lawrence and Kansas City, and numerous family gatherings across Pickens and surrounding towns.

Poteet Wins Oklahoma Open Golf Championship

Buddy Poteet of Northridge Country Club Tulsa defeated Mike Murra of Wichita Country Club by one stroke in an 18 hole playoff to win the Oklahoma state open golf championship. Both finished the first nine even at par 36 with Poteet pulling ahead after a birdie two at the fourteenth.

Tulsa Okla Buddy Poteet Northridge Country Club Mike Murra Wichita, Kans Poteet

Union ties noted as Pauline Schwartz visits relatives

Pauline Schwartz visited her aunt Miss Thelma Schwartz and grandparents Mr and Mrs Charles Schwartz over Friday and Saturday. Lawrence visitors and various family members are listed visiting relatives in Franklin district and Vinland. Several members attended church events in Topeka and shared meals with extended family.

Pauline Schwartz Thelma Schwartz Charles Schwartz Chet Weiser Joyce Ted Wacker Betty Lawrence W. H. Johanning Clem White Franklin District Otto Altenbernd Elvin Bernice Kline August Hock Ralph Kline Fivelyn Marie Erma Jean Marjorie Orville Elm Lois Topeka Rosetta Schwalm Roy Schwalm

Local Socials Report From Leavenworth Area

Herman Servis travels to Leavenworth and Missouri with a group visiting relatives. Community members and families from Kansas City, Lawrence, Linwood, Tonganoxie, Bonner Springs, and Topeka are noted visiting, hosting, and attending events.Health updates mention Quince German’s child whooping cough and ongoing Dr Parker shots in Tonganoxie.

Herman Servis Leavenworth Oor Leavenworth Missour Clyde Appleton Ruth Arleen Allen Rogers Oklahoma Casteel Tonganoxie Sam Huntley Anna Lou Wade Mitchell Jules Seymore Kansas City Lawrence Irving Huntley K. C. Gryder Jimmie

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