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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1940

Page

8

Draft Roosevelt third term favored by Florida delegation

Florida Senator Pepper said Florida Democrats would elect 14 delegates friendly to Roosevelt and would support him or his choice at the convention. Ohio's Donahey was portrayed as a favorite son with possible first ballot backing for Roosevelt if no swing toward Donahey occurred.

Washington Florida Roosevelt Pepper D-Fla Ohio Donahey Frank Gannett Rochester Young Republican Club of Indiana Gannett Ctizen New York Thomas E. Dewey Thomas E. Broderick State Executive Committee Europe Columbus Arthur Limbach Mr Roosevelt Friends of Mr. Roosevelt

Italians Warned To Be Ready For War Mobilization

Ettore Muti, secretary of the Fascist party, told Italians they might be compelled at any moment to fight in the European war. The warning followed a conference with party leaders from 26 provinces and cautioned against being swayed by recent demonstrations of international sympathy.

Rome Ettore Muti Fascist Party Italy France Great Britain Germany

Japan seeks closer ties with Soviet Russia in policy aims

Tokyo reports Japan’s new foreign minister Hachiro Arita said adjusting relations with Soviet Russia is a key aim of the foreign policy under premier Mitsumasa Yonai. He pledged the strongest possible effort for rapprochement with the Soviet and noted the German Soviet friendship has broken the anti Comintern pact.

Tokyo Japan Hachiro Arita Russia Mitsumasa Yonai Arita Germany Italy

Rotarian maintains 14 year attendance string in hospital

In Ord Nebraska Ed Buranek drug store owner kept a perfect Rotary attendance record for 14 years. club members met in his hospital room after his appendectomy as part of 700 total meetings. In Topeka Kansas Attorney General Jay S Parker urged study of a uniform narcotic drug act approved by 89 states to strengthen laws and curb marijuana traffic.

Ord Neb Ed Buranek Rotary Club Topeka Jay S. Parker State Legislative Council Kansas National Conference of Commissioners

Grady Warns Senate Trade Pact Ratification Is a Blackout

Henry F. Grady assistant secretary of state told the Ways and Means Committee that requiring Senate ratification of reciprocal trade treaties would end executive tariff making, equating ratification with repeal and accusing critics of card stacking and old log rolling methods. He defended the program with a 10,000‑word statement and charts.

Washington Henry F. Grady Senate House Ways and Means Hull Grady

Carter's Little Liver Pills Promise Bile Flow Relief

An old advertisement touts Carter's Little Liver Pills as a remedy to stimulate two pints of bile daily. It claims industry claims of improved digestion, relief from gas and constipation, and a revived, upbeat feeling, urging buyers to ask for the brand by name.

Carter

Congress Approval and Hull Program Treaty Count

He noted that some measures won congressional approval while 22 failed ratification and contrasted with 22 treaties reached under the Hull program. He stated that the issue is not about moving control of tariff policy from Congress.

Congress

David Lloyd George Celebrates 77th Birthday

London witnessed the 77th birthday of David Lloyd George, Britain’s World War prime minister. He remarked he had enjoyed the walk through life, but warned he would withdraw his initial Europe opinion today if he could.

London David Lloyd George Great Britain Renan Europe

General Hugh Johnson predicts Roosevelt third term

Gen Hugh S Johnson says President Roosevelt will be reelected to a third term. He spoke at the Philadelphia Merchants Association dinner predicting a crown of gold speech and Garner’s retirement as a candidate. Johnson warned Roosevelt would be nominated by acclamation and elected by diverse groups.

Philadelphia Hugh S. Johnson Roosevelt Furid Nra Philadelphia Merchants’ Association Garner Johnson United States

Kay Francis Wrenches Knee Strains Ankle on Ship Set

Hollywood star Kay Francis suffers a wrenched knee and strained ankle after sea sickness on dry land during a ship set scene. She was working with Dana Durbin and Walter Pidgeon as the on set crew struggled with the rocking deck.

Kay Francis Hollywood Kay Francis J Deanna Durbin Walter Pidgeon Mal de Mer

Off Stage Worker Suffers Fall After Fresh Air Break

A worker stepped outside for air and slipped, resulting in a fall off stage. The incident occurred during a production break and is under investigation for safety review.

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