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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1940

Page

3

New Pipe Line Boon to Kansas Oil Production

Montevideo reports the Wakama incident as a factor in oil trade. Admiral descriptions show Hawkins did not attack while signaling other British ships near the Wakama 50 miles off Cabo Frio. Wakama carried heavy cargo including lard hides cotton seed oil mica rock crystal cacao and may be intercepted near Rio de Janeiro. The Wolfsburg and LaCoruna movements are noted with limited updates on the German fleet.

Montevideo Rio de Janiro Shropshire Dorsetshire Wakama Cabo Frio Rio de Janeiro Hawkins Sai the Sir Henry Recife

Parrots Shun Right Claws Left-Handed Trend Noted

In Washington experts Dr. Herbert Friedmann and Dr. Malcolm Davis report 72.2 percent of parrots tested showed left handedness with one species fully left handed and another predominantly left handed. The study used 20 birds per condition over multiple trials. Three KU students are among 26 law graduates taking state bar exams in Topeka today and tomorrow.

Washington Herbert Friedmann National Museum Malcolm Davis National Zolo Friedmann Davis K. U Topeka Walter Kuehner, Jr Chanute Keith Beard Fowler Charles Meyers Cassel Lawrence

Industrial Commission Plans Spending of Fund

The Kansas industrial development commission will use the last $50 000 of its $60 000 first year appropriation to promote agriculture manufacturing and state beautification and for advertising An enlarged staff under Secretary Director Rolla A Clymer will publish a booklet to sell Kansas and form a motion picture on Kansas industries The panel will sponsor agricultural industrial management clinics and push tree planting for Arbor Day observance It earmarks 1000 for the Kansas Wheat Improvement association and funds to observe Coronado's 400th anniversary Oscar Stauffer chaired yesterday's meeting.

Topeka Kansas Industrial Development Commission Rolla A. Clymer Kansas Kansas Wheat’ Improvement Association Coronado Territory United States Oscar Stauffer

Harry York Named Grand Master of Kansas Masons

Topeka February 18 GP Harry York of Kansas City Kansas is named Grand Master of the Royal and Select Masters of Kansas succeeding Richard R Cravens Salina Other officers include Victor L Kirk Iola deputy grand master Floyd A Palmer Independence grand principal conductor of the work Harry E Peach Emporia grand treasurer John Wesley Bates Salina grand chaplain Le Roy Alvin Weyh Belleville grand conductor and Ellis Fink Winfield grand steward The Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons met today and the Kansas Grand Lodge will convene Wednesday and Thursday.

Topeka Harry York Kansas City Kan Royal and Select Masters of Kansas Masons Richard R. Cravens Salina Grand Victor L. Kirk Iola Floyd A. Palmer Independence Harry E. Peach Emporia John Wesley Bates LeRoy Alvin Weyh Belleville Ellis Fink Winfield Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons Kansas Grand Lodge

British cruiser rescues Wa-kama crew off Brazilian coast

Rio de Janeiro report says ten officers and 36 sailors from the German freighter Wa-kama were picked up in lifeboats by a British patrol vessel after the ship was set afire and sunk to prevent menace to navigation. Sir Henry Harwood confirmed the rescue and the Hawkins cruiser’s arrival, noting the finishers were by another British ship.

Rio de Janeiro Henry Harwood Associated Press Sir Henry South Atlantic Hawkins Shropshire Dorsetshire Brazil Wakama Graf Spee

Landon Predicts a Good Scrap Over Nomination

Alfred M. Landon, not a candidate, predicted a good scrap for the Republican presidential nomination at St Louis. He refused to discuss candidates but said it looks like a pretty good scrap. Landon attended a Phi Gamma Delta fraternity trustees meeting yesterday.

St. Louis Alfred M. Landon Landon Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity

Burdick to Lead Roundtable on Russia Law Issues

Dr. William L. Burdick dean emeritus of the Kansas University law school will discuss bench and bar in Russia with three prominent Kansas City attorneys on WDAF at 8 30 Friday night. The program airs as part of a roundtable discussion.

William L. Burdick K. U. Law School WDAF Kansas City

Late Doctor’s Discovery Brings Ulcer Relief

Thousands praise a late doctor for discovering that coating the stomach lining with bismuth protects against ulcer pain. Udga Tablets contain bismuth and other ingredients in a balanced formula for relief from ulcer, indigestion, gas, heartburn, burning and bloating. 25c box at Round Corner Drug Co. and stores everywhere.

Round Corner Drug Co

Cash by mail loan pitch from House Hold Finance

A brief notice promotes home loan access from House Hold Finance offering cash by mail with monthly installments. It claims no need for endorsers or guarantors and emphasizes convenient repayment from the borrower's home.

Coupe

Attorneys to discuss The Bench and Bar of Russia panel

Dr Burdick author of The Bench and Bar of Other Lands will discuss the Russian court system at a Friday session. Attendees include Orlin Weede former student and Kansas City Bar association radio committee chair, with lawyers MPlavel Robertson William C Lucas and James P Kem to join.

Orlin Weede Kansas City

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