German Troops Occupy Slovak Polish Frontier
German forces occupy up to 100 miles of the Slovak Polish frontier amid a wider campaign against Poland. Bratislava reports military possession while Berlin says activity is limited to a preagreed zone. Pope Pius XII calls for peaceful settlement as Europe tightens. Warsaw and Moscow note rising pressure and staff talks differences. Hungary’s foreign minister meets Mussolini with talks on Europe crisis ongoing.
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Poland
Bratislava
Germany
Berlin
Slovakia
Paris
London
Europe
Pius XII
Warsaw
Moscow
Far East
Hungary
Count Csaky
Mussolini
Ciano
Rome
Italy
Abandon Await to Remove Props at Bowersock Mill
The Kaw river rose to 12 feet 7 inches at the bridge as workmen halted efforts to remove wooden props supporting steel doors atop the Bowersock Mill and Power Company dam. Heavy August rainfall raised the river, mud slowed plant machinery, and removal was deemed prudent.
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Kaw
Bowersock Mill and Power Company
Wayne Owens
England's fault propaganda decries German offensives
Berlin reports a new propaganda method by the German news agency DNB claims anti British sentiment frames Polish border acts as England's fault. Captions read England's fault Forced transporting of Germans into Poland and Bestial investigation methods in Polish prisons.
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Berlin
P.D.N.B
Poland
England
D.N.B
Grazywski
Upper Silesia
Prince Bernhard Rescues Four From Overboard Incident
Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands saved a father and three children after their motorboat capsized when a launch collided with it on a near Amsterdam yachting lake. He used a boathook to rescue all four survivors.
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Amsterdam
The
Netherlands
Prince Bernhard
Juliana
Here
Controversy Flares Anew With 30000 Actors Threatening to Quit
Atlantic City August 19. Theater unions threaten to withdraw 30000 stage, screen and radio performers from the American Federation of Labor. The move follows the expulsion of Ralph Whitehead from the A F L and the A A A A’s opposition to his continued leadership. Kenneth Thomson of the Screen Actors Guild backs the anti Whitehead stance. Green of the A F L signals possible wider conflict.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Broadway
Hollywood
America
American Federation of Labor
Associated Actors and Artists of America
Ralph Whitehead
American Federation of Actors
Sophie Tucker
A.A.A.A
Whitehead
A.E.A
A. F. L. Executive Council
Kenneth Thomson
Screen Actors Guild
A.F.L. Council
A.F.A
A/A.A.A
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage
A.F.L. Union
A.F.L
William Green
Blockade by upstate dairy farmers cuts New York milk supply
A strike by upstate dairy farmers reduced New York City's milk supply by 43 percent with ice cream production nearly halted. Milk diverted for drinking purposes and essential institutions, while bakeries and restaurants faced drastic rations. Arch ie Wright of the Dairy Farmers union forecast a three to four day victory, and 15 to 20 distributers backed a base price of 2.35 per hundredweight for Aug Oct. Mayor LaGuardia called a meeting of distributors and union leaders to resolve the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York City
Archie Wright
Dairy Farmers’ Union
Congress of Industrial Organizations
LaGuardia
Eight new signs advertise National Cornhusk ing contest in Lawrence
Eight new sign boards direct tourists to the National Cornhusk ing contest on November 3 in Lawrence. The largest 10 by 16 foot sign stands on highway 40 half a mile south of F H Leonhard field. Signs are placed at Leonhard field Laptad corner Emil Heck field and posted by Russell Dixon of Garst and Thomas Seed Corn company of Iowa.
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Lawrence
Highway 40
F. H. Leonhard
Leonhard
Laptad
Emil Heck
Russell Dixon
Garst and Thomas Seed Corn Company
Iowa
Motor Truckers to Meet On Proposed Oil Rate Cut
The Kansas Motor Carrier Association announces Salina hosts the first of six regional meetings on a railroad proposed oil rate cut. The Kansas Corporation Commission approved a reduction and invites truckers to petition for similar changes. A hearing on rate reasonableness is set for October 2. Charles W. Steiger warns the plan could shrink Kansas refinery markets by inviting Texas and Oklahoma competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
Salina
State Motor Carrier Association
Kansas Corporation Commission
Charles W. Steiger
The
Motor Carrier Association
Texas
Oklahoma
Australian duo win national doubles title over Riggs Cooke
In Brookline on August 19 Adrian Quist and Jack Bromwich defeated the Wimbledon champions Bobby Riggs and Elwood Cooke 6-1 6-4 6-0 in the men s national doubles final. It marked the first all foreign final in the 58 year history and lasted under an hour at Longwood.
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Brookline
Mass
Adrian Quist
Jack Bromwich
Bobby Riggs
Chicago
Elwood Cooke
Portland
Ore
Longwood
Rooms for Rent Ad Seeks Quick Placement
Classified notice urges landlords to place room rental ads now as newcomers move in within two weeks, offering contact by phone 22.
WPA Cuts Hit Kansas August Jobs Plan
Topeka August WPA quota of 24 580 workers will drop by 3 380 in September. Deputy state administrator John Brink says the cut marks a 138 percent decline in workers with average salaries of 43 50 monthly. By month end 12 480 will be removed from WPA roles under the 1 month rule, with 30 day waiting before possible reemploy. rehire depends on funds and quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
John Brink
Brink
Funds Needed to Keep Woodlawn Canning Kitchen Open
The Social Service League appeals for about 60 to cover salaries for two workers directing the Woodlawn canning kitchen. The workers, removed from WPA rolls after 18 months, may face closure if donations do not arrive soon. Gifts may go to A. E. Woestemeyer or the Journal-World office. the kitchen aids families without home canning facilities and provides produce to school children selected by the school nurse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Service League
Woodlawn
A. E. Woestemeyer
League
Journal-World Office
Lions to firing squad in Florida due to feeding costs
Winter Haven Florida August 19 progress reports say ten trained lions faced a firing squad after a failed vaudeville tour. Manager Humphrey Seymour cited $80 weekly feeding costs and lack of zoo placement as funds run out.
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Winter Haven
Fla
Humphrey Seymour
Fort Lauderdale
Georgia
Seymour
Dies Committee to Hear Educator on Nazi Teachings in Colleges
Washington August 19 the Dies committee focused on how Nazi influence might reach the United States A committee representative said a well known educator with undisputed professional standing would testify Monday about efforts to introduce Nazi teaching in American colleges He refused to reveal the educator’s name in advance
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Washington
Germany
United States
Dies Committee
Calls for Leadership in a Depression Era Warning
Douglas W. Clinch, a New York investment expert, warned in Burlington Vermont that the United States faces the worst depression in its history unless competent financial leadership is developed. The Aug. 19 statement emphasized urgent national economic action.
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Burlington, Vt
PIA
United States
Douglas W. Clinch
New York
County Institute to Open Monday for Douglas County teachers
The Douglas County Normal Institute opens Monday at Liberty Memorial high school for a week of sessions and events. Teachers will meet 8:30 to 10 each morning with Miss Marian Lane and Miss Mamie Hanrahan directing instruction for lower and upper grades respectively. A safety program for county pupils, a party, officer elections, and a lawrence Chamber of Commerce dinner dance are planned with about 1500 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold C. Fisher
Douglas County Normal Institute
Liberty Memorial High School
Miss Lane
Marian Lane
Cordley School
Mamie Hanrahan
Topeka
Winifred Hill
K. U
M. A. Callahan
State Department of Education
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence Country Club
Institute
Southpark
American Legion, Merchants Bureau
Sheriff’s Office
County Superintendent of Schools
Unsettled Weather Scatters Across Kansas Aug Forecast
Topeka reports cool unsettled weather with showers across Kansas tonight and Sunday. Western counties saw rain up to .87 inch at Scott City and .69 at Dodge City, while central and eastern areas had lighter showers. Rivers near bankfull but no major overflow expected. Smoky Hill near crest at Salina Enterprise. Solomon rising but no overflow at Niles. Next week expected generally fair with cooler start, then near or above normal temps. highs 80 to 85.
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Topeka
Kansas
A. D. Robb
Scott City
Dodge City
Smoky Hill
Salina
Enterprise
Robb
Niles
Elkham
Fort Scott
Columbus
St. Francis
Goodland
Dresden
Tribune
S. Ness City
Garden City
Elkhart
Trace
Appointment renewals to state mine examining board
Gov. Payne Ratner announced reappointments to the state mine examining board. George McQueen and Prof. R. W. Hart of Pittsburg and Ralph Longstaff of Roseland were named for terms expiring June 30, 1943. The announcement came in Topeka as Ratner prepared to leave for the Kansas National Guard camp at Fort Riley.
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Mine Examining Board
Topeka
George McQueen
R. W. Hart
Pittsburg
Ralph Longstaff
Roseland
State
Payne Ratner
Kansas Naional Guard
Fort Riley
Ratner appoints undersheriff as new Greeley sheriff
Aug 19 Pai Gov Payne Ratner announces Undersheriff Co V Walin will succeed William P Downing as sheriff of Greeley county after Downing resigns.
Stock Market Index Shows Decline and College Enrollments
The stock index averaged 60 stocks at 46.9 yesterday down from 47.1. The Lawrence Business College announces fall term enrollments beginning September 5.
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The
Lawrence Business College
British Policeman Kills Two in Shanghai Border Clash
Aug 19 Shanghai report says sergeant W. L. Kinloch of the settlement police, a Briton, killed two Japanese-controlled Chinese police and wounded six others after being shot in the back along the international settlement border. Kinloch died from a back wound. The incident sparked clashes as both sides redeployed along the border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
International Settlement
W. L. Kinloch
Scotland
Settlement Police
Scots Guards Regiment
Settlment
Kinloch
Badlands
KU Medical School Receives Grants for Lab, Fellowships
Dean H R Wahl announced two new grants to the University of Kansas medical school in Kansas City Kansas. Mrs Logan Clendening donates 5000 to complete the Hixon laboratory third floor museum and library for medical history bringing her total to 10000. George Breon provides 1500 for the Breon research fellowship in medicine for 1939 40. The children's building at the hospital is occupied and the Negro ward should be ready by October. Wahl plans a vacation August 23 to September 6 in California.
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University of Kansas School of Medicine
Kansas City
Kan
H. R. Wahl
Logan Clendening
Hixon Laboratory
Clendening
School of Medicine
Dean Wahl
George Breon
Breon
California
Wichita executive dies in Kansas City crash
Sam W. Hardee 35 of Wichita Kansas died after his car hit a concrete safety island at 27th and Main. He suffered a brain concussion and multiple injuries. Hardee listed as vice president of Universal Motor Oil and Universal Fuel Transport. His death marks the 20th motor fatality in Kansas City this year.
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Kansas City
Sam W. Hardee
Wichita
Kan
Hardee
Universal Motor Oil Company
Universal Fuel Transportation Company of
Sedalia
Laura Hardee
Caretaker Dies in Fire Saving Ranch Buildings
Edgar Jones an 80 year old caretaker died while building fire lines to defend Grover West ranch buildings from a forest blaze. His body was found near Redding after he collapsed in the flames. This marked the second death this week in brush and forest fires that have scorched 10 000 acres across four major areas. State Ranger Joe Calandra was found dead in Monterey county’s Big Sur region.
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San Francisco
Edgar Jones
Grover West Ranch
Redding
Jones
Joe Calandra
Big Sur
Monterey County
Prisoners Ask Logan Clock Be Repaired
Inmates at Logan county jail in Logan West Virginia complain the town clock has not run for two weeks. They write to the Logan Banner asking the staff to ensure the clock is started again, and the editor promises action.
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Logan
W. Va
Logan County
Logan Banner
Property rentals in Journal World August ads
Numerous homes and apartments are listed for rent via Journal World classified ads in August. Ready to advertise your property contact the paper at phone 22 for details.
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Journal-World
Douglas county 4-H and vocational fair entries surge
About 250 entries, a nine year high, were filed at the Farm Bureau office for the Douglas county 4-H and vocational agriculture fair to be held at Mt Hope Nursery barn on August 25. Late entries may arrive. state fair entries due by September 1 with invitations issued to all county entrants for a November banquet.
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Douglas County
Farm Bureau
Mt. Hope Nursery
Topeka
Home County
Douglas
Chamber of Commerce
Richard Wilson
Harold Johanning
Maxine Flory
Douglas County Bankers Association
Mildred Petefish
Eula Neal
Johnson County
Roland B. Ellwig
Franklin County
Lilly Family Reunion Draws Over 60 000 People
Flat Top West Virginia August 19 GP The Lilly family reunion with 25000 members plans a two day program of speeches singing and folk dancing. Assistant Secretary of War Louis Johnson slated to speak tomorrow. The reunion association expects attendance to exceed last year s 60000 with many descendants and guests from across the states.
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Flat Top
W. Va
Lillys
United States
Louis Johnson
Lilly Family Reunion Association
Robert
Mary Lilly
Britain Surveys Balkans Cautiously in Face of Danger
London braces as Europe shifts with Germany gaining military access via Slovakia a protected state after Czecho Slovakia partition. Analysts warn of strengthened southeastern flank and potential pressure on Hungary while Chamberlain weighs new Balkan danger at Tuesday inner cabinet meeting.
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London
Britain
Balkans
Slovakia
Czecho-Slovakia
Reich
Germany
Hungary
Budapest
Poland
Balkan
Neville Chamberlain
Scouts Take Over WREN Radio Station In Scout Lead
Lawrence and Kansas City Scouts will run WREN from noon to 7 pm next Tuesday guiding NBC Blue Network facilities in New York City. Ten Scouts will fill manager, commercial and technical roles with more than 10 involved, broadcasting a 1 30 to 2 pm variety program from Lawrence. In New York Radio City will be staffed by 32 Scouts replacing NBC chiefs Sarnoff and Lohr.
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Lawrence
Kansas City
WREN
John Bondeson
National Broadcasting Company
Blue
New York City
Bondeson
A. E. Woestemeyer
Greater
New York
Radio City
David Sarnoff
Lennox Lohr
NBC Chiefs
Lawrence Community Building and Armory Below Groundwork
Construction on the Lawrence community building and armory is set to begin around November 1. Architect Louis H. Spencer reported progress on final detailed plans after a contract, approved by Spencer and city commissioners, set the $75,000 project in motion with July 24 council approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Louis H. Spencer
Spencer
Funeral services for F W Mullin noted in early Journal-World
The Journal-World published early this afternoon so police officers could attend the funeral for F W Mullin, who died early Thursday morning.
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Journal-World
Force
F. W. Mullin
U.S. Moves Ahead With Large Air Program and Aviation Day
Behind the quiet celebration of aviation day, Roosevelt urged proclaiming August 19. The army air corps plans a big build up to 5,500 planes in two years, cost around 200 million dollars, and personnel from 20,000 to 45,000. Navy adds about 1,000 planes in five years with 700 this year. Civil aviation expands training through the Civil Aeronautics Authority for 95,000 pilots, with 300 colleges involved.
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Washington
United Mast
Congress
Roosevelt
Orville Wright
Army
Navy
Army Air Corps
New York
Jacksonville
Fla
St. Petersburg
San Francisco
War Department
Air Corps
Civil Aeronautics Authority
CAA
Lawrence Country Club to celebrate 25th anniversary
The Lawrence Country Club marks a quarter century with four days of tournaments and social events starting September 1. Original board members remain active, including Otto Barteldes as anniversary committee chairman, with the club founded in 1914 after a Sabbath recreation ban spurred private golf.
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Lawrence Country Club
Otto Barteldes
H. T. Jones
J. J. Meade
F. H. Gree
Ralph Spotts
Frank E. Banks
J. Gordon Gibb
C. C. Crawford
Earl Murray
James S. Taylor
W. A
May and June are gone on Emporia campus
Emporia Kansas August 19 21 year old May a student favorite on the College of Emporia campus died this week and June has been sent to retirement due to advancing machinery for campus work May and June were work horses on mowing and hay rack duties on campus fading with May’s death and June’s retirement
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Emporia
Kan
College of Emporia
May
Parsons Fans Ride Special Train to Emporia for Baseball
Mayor Earl Minton will lead nearly 200 fans and a 25 piece band plus the Parsons Ban Johnson baseball team on a special Ban Johnson train to Emporia. Parsons, in fifth place, aims to extend a seven game win streak and climb to third in the Southeast Kansas league with two wins.
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Parsons
Emporia
Kan
Earl Minton
Parsons Ban Johnson
Ban Johnson
Kansas
al Tho
Weather Forecast and Temperatures Report
Kansas forecast mostly cloudy with showers tonight and Sunday east portion. cooler in west and extreme north central tonight and Sunday. 7 p.m. yesterday high 76 with 86 today’s maximum. low 68 last year 76.
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Kansas
Codd Enna
Renee
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Oread
University
Chemistry
Foley
A. B. Clark
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