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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1936

Page

3

Simpson Seeks Privacy in Cannes Ahead of Royal Marriage

Cannes France December 8 Mrs Wallis Warfield Simpson and close associates press for privacy while confirming her willingness to forego a royal union. Spokesman denies health rumors and says Simpson may stay at villa Lou Viei with daily press briefings planned by Lord Brownlow.

Cannes France Wallis Warfield Simpson Edward VIII Lord Brownlow Mrs. Simpson London

Santa Viking and the Lost Daughter in Toyland

A stranded Norse captain named Nila arrives at Santa’s toy shop seeking his daughter Gudrun who vanished centuries ago. He shares a sorrowful tale of betrayal, loss, and a life extended by the Norse gods as he begs Santa and Mrs. Claus to help locate her. The tale blends myth and Christmas wonder in a dramatic chapter ending with a promise of a magical whistle tomorrow.

Santa Santa’s Toyland Dells Stranger Mrs. Santa Gudrun Margreta Valhalla

Simpson Declares Self From Storm Center Crisis

Mrs. Simpson left the palace crisis after two calls to the king at Belvedere estate. The statement, praised in British circles as good sportsmanship, was seen as reflecting the king’s long standing free hand. She is staying with Mr. and Mrs. Herman L. Rogers as a yacht and black sedan stand ready for a swift exit if needed.

Fire sweeps tabernacle killing one during revival

A wooden tabernacle at a Negro revival in Memphis burned during services early today. Flames trapped more than 5,000 worshipers, one body was found among the ruins, and the God Universal tabernacle had been erected just two weeks earlier.

Memphis Tenn God Universal Tabernacle

Larger Library Is Recommended at University of Kansas

University of Kansas librarian C M Baker urges an expanded stack room to house the growing collection. With 265135 volumes, plus 50000 on shelves in corridors and 46000 in branch libraries, overflow forces rare books into subbasements and attics. He calls for trained librarians, more staff, and retention of gifts to improve access and service. Hays May Build Water Tower plans a 500000 gallon tower and new wells costing 30000 to 35000 as a safeguard against shortages.

University of Kansas University Library C. M. Baker Lindley Baker University Library At Lawrence Frank Hodder C. G. Dunlap Kansas Hays Kan Fred Haffamier

Wichita men go to trial for Hammers murder in bank raid

Nick Peterson and Charles Conner, Oklahoma outlaws, go on trial in Wichita for the murder of night marshal Robert J. Hammers during an attempted robbery of the Home State bank of Clearwater Kansas on March 14 1934. State says they shot Hammers when surprised at the bank door. Authorities say the gang robbed banks in Kansas and Oklahoma and buried safes found on an Oklahoma farm. John McAfee to testify. McAtee faces his own first degree murder case this week.

Wichita Kan Nick Peterson Charles Conner Oklahoma Robert J. Hammers Clearwater Peterson Conner Hammers Kansas John McAfee Sidney L. Foulston McAtee McAlester Cotner

Baker University welcomes Dr Horn as new president

Nelson P Horn was inducted as the 19th president of Baker University yesterday. The Baker student body and Baldwin townspeople congratulate him and expect strong leadership from a man of national renown. Douglas County hosts three colleges, including Baker University, the University of Kansas, and Haskell Institute, the nation’s largest Indian school.

Nelson P. Horn Baker University Baker Baldwin Dr. Horm Douglas County State of Kansas University of Kansas Haskell Institute United States Horn

Erosion War Renewed as Seeds Collected

Soil Conservation Service gathers tree and grass seeds for spring erosion control. Regional forecaster N E Winters notes vegetation as the most effective weapon against soil loss. CCC enrollees collect seeds. nine varieties gathered. aim for 7,000,000 seedlings from nurseries at Manhattan for erosion control work.

Salina Kan Soil Conservation Service N. E. Winters CCC Winters Manhattan

Faculty leaders attend Topeka Sigma Delta Chi alumni meeting

University of Kansas journalism department chairman L N Flint Prof Alfred M Lee Prof J J Kistler Prof E N Doan and T C Ryth er of the Journalism Press will attend a Sigma Delta Chi alumni meeting in the Kansan hotel Topeka this evening Raleigh NC reports 49 preachers 61 doctors and 157 lawyers.

Sigma Delta Chi L. N. Flint University of Kansas Department of Journalism Alfred M. Lee J. J. Kistler E. N. Doan T. C. Ryther Journalism Press Topeks Kansan

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