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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1940

Page

3

Primary Breaks Up Dictatorship in Louisiana

New Orleans January 18 voters in the Democratic primary show the Long era losing its autocratic grip though Huey P Long’s brother Earl may win. Early tallies give Long leading Jones with others trailing, signaling a possible February 20 runoff and a shift away from Long's machine.

New Orleans Louisiana United States Huey P. Long Huey Earl K. Long Long Sam Jones Lake Charles Jones James A. Noe Monroe James H. ‘Morrison Hammond Vincent Moseley Opelousas Morrison Moseley Eugene Stanley Huey P. ‘Long Richard W. Leche

Vocal Ensemble from Women's Glee Club Presents Musicale

A Women's Glee Club vocal group directed by Miss Irene Peabody will present Musicale on KFKU tomorrow at 6 PM. The program includes excerpts from Hansel and Gretel, Elijah, and Forest and Stream, with performances by sopranos Zaida Pratt Winifred Hill Helen Anderson and altos Doris Ywente and Helen Mae Peters among others. The concert features varied sextets and two part Canzonets for voices with soloists Winifred Hill and Zaida Pratt.

Glee! Club Irene Peabody KFKU Tansel and Gretel Umperdinck Elijah Mendelssohn Morley Morley Winifred- Hill Zaida Pratt

Actresses Aid War Fund With High Pressure Cigarette Sales

Hollywood hosts a Franco British war relief benefit ball with Ronald Colman chairing. Actress participants including Myrna Loy Gladdette Colbert Merle Oberon Ampe Bradna Wendy Barrie Maureen O'Sullivan Maureen O'Hara Ida Lupino helped sell cigarettes to raise funds as stars and at least three international figures attended.

Hollywood Ronald Colman Coconut Grove Myrna Loy Glaldette Colbert Merle Oberon Ampe Bradna Wendy Barrie Maureen O’sullivan Maureen O’hara Ida Lupino Charles Laughton Charles Boyer Boyer Pat Paterson

Government study cover torn over youth image

Katherine Lenroot head of the children's bureau ordered the cover torn from 1200 copies of the report on Children In Democracy as the line barefoot boy with cheeks of tan was deemed taboo for today’s American youth.

U. S. Labor Department Katherine Lenroot Children’s Bureau

New England Seethes Over Unpledged Delegates to 1940 Conventions

A northeastern push for unpledged Republican delegates gains ground as New Hampshire leadersBackers include Senator Styles Bridges and Governor Francis Murphy with similar moves by Dewey supporters in the state Democratic camp Massachusetts Governor Saltonstall and Rep. Joseph Martin back the idea Maine Vermont Rhode Island and Connecticut plan delegate selections at upcoming primaries or conventions The issue centers on the third term question and Roosevelt’s stance while observers weigh regional strength for Dewey and Roosevelt.

Benton England Roosevelt New Hampshire Styles Bridges Francis P. Murphy U. S George H. Moses J. Howard Gile Nashua Dewey Saltonstall Massachusett Joseph Martin

Prof. F. H. Dickinson Dies in Pittsburg Kansas

Prof. F. H. Dickinson 68 a Pittsburg Teachers College faculty member for 26 years of the industrial arts department died last night Survivors include his widow a son and a daughter

F. H. Dickinson Pittsburg Kan Pittsburg Teachers College Department of Industrial Arts

Honeymoon Isle: Florida Island to Host Couples

Hog Island in the Gulf of Mexico will be renamed Honeymoon Isle and turned over to exclusive use by honeymooning couples. Owner Clinton M. Washburn, 43, plans palm thatch shelters and two week stays for up to 50 couples per session, with guests bringing clothing gear and sleeping bags. island is across the bay from Dunedin and reachable by boat.

Dunedin Fla Hog Island Gulf of Mexico Clinton M. Washburn New York Washburn

Leap Week Rules At Baker University

Baker University students voted to have the women pay for dates and chaperone during Leap Week begin Friday February 2. Rules limit dating with gin, require girls to arrange and pay for afternoon dates, and return boys home five minutes before curfew.

Explosion at Dupont plant kills two in New Jersey

An explosion at the Repaupo Dupont Powder Works plant in Gibbstown New Jersey yesterday destroyed three tons of nitroglycerin and killed two workers while injuring five. Local authorities say there is no evidence of sabotage and cite it as an accident.

Gibbstown N. J Repaupo Dupont Mark C. Kimberling State Poice

Thespians, Freshmen Write, Macbeth Slides Shown

Oread Thespian Club reads potential second semester play. Freshman English under Mr Fox write short stories. 9 30 junior English class viewed Macbeth slides directed by Miss Johanna Martin practice teacher.

Oread Dramatic Club Mr. Fox Johanna Martin

Oread Wins Practice Game 10-9 over Lawrence Junior High

Oread defeated Lawrence Junior High 10 to 9 in a close practice game with Carl BarlowRouting the last minute field goal to seize the lead. Oread to host Lawrence Memorial Cubs in Memorial high gym tonight as prep for soon league opener against Vinland in Robinson gym tomorrow at 7 30.

Lawrence Carl Barlow Oread Lawrence Memorial Cubs Memorial High School Robinson Gymnasium Vinland

Sweet Clover Gains Ground in Southeast Kansas Farms

Soil Conservation Service agronomist Clarence Crews says sweet clover seed production rose in 1989 as over half of 100 area farms participated. Farmers report higher yields, better soil texture, and profits, aided by contour farming, nurse crops, and new harvesting methods including at night with tractors. Honey from clover brings premium prices.

Kansas Clarence E. Crews Soil Conservation Service Iola Crews W. N McGie LaHarpe McGie Will Ensminger Moran Ray Lower Lower

Backache and Leg Pains Signal Kidney Trouble

Warning that persistent backache and leg pains may indicate kidney issues. The text explains kidneys filter wastes, with symptoms like night urination, swelling, headaches, and fatigue. It promotes Doan's Pills as a long standing relief used by millions.

Nature Dean Doan

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