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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1940

Page

8

British delay of U S ships at contraband points cited

A British ministry of economic warfare spokesman blamed American shippers for delays passing U S ships through contraband control stations. He contrasted Italian ships with bulk cargoes and fewer ports, noting U S vessels often carry many items and visit multiple ports in the Mediterranean. Hull condemned what he called discriminatory treatment of American ships in the Mediterranean.

London UPI Ministry of Economic Warfare U.S United States Mediterranean Italy Gibraltar Wordell Hull Lord Lothian Hull Germany Washington Bai

U S Protest Over British Shipping Policy in Mediterannean

The United States filed a protest to Britain dated January 23 over wartime measures, criticizing discriminatory treatment of American ships at Gibraltar with 12.4 days detention versus Italian vessels. Hull demanded immediate corrective action and noted a prior note on neutral commerce.

Washington United States Great Britain Mediterranean Hull Lord Lothian Gibraltar Britain

Kennedy Presents U S Bid to London on Blockade Policy

The State Department notes were presented to the London Foreign Office by Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy. They include protests against Britain’s blockade of German exports to the United States, interference with American mails, and forcing American ships into combat zones.

State Department London

Lewis Attacks McNutt at UMWA Meeting

John L. Lewis labeled Paul V. McNutt a political adventurer and accused him of using a two per cent bagmen crew to buy votes for the U.S. presidency. Lewis spoke at the United Mine Workers convention linking McNutt to oppressive labor policies and troops in England. In Kansas, Sedan reports frozen water pipes disrupting schools and homes with 14 degree cold after a night of snow.

Columbus UPI John L. Lewis Paul V. McNutt United States United Mine Workers of America McNutt Lewis England Indiana Sedan Kan R. L. Jewell

White House forms committee to guard US purchases abroad

The Roosevelt administration announced a special government panel to prevent conflicts over American military and naval supply purchases by foreign governments. The committee includes Captain Harry E Collins, Major General Henry Gibbins, and Rear Admiral Ray Spear. House Naval Chair Vinson pushes for a two year shipbuilding plan to replace the three year program, suggesting reductions in cruisers and submarines but maintaining three new aircraft carriers.

Washington White House Roosevelt Stephen T. Early United States Harry E. Collins The Treasury Department Henry Gibbins Army Ray Spear Navy Capitol Vinson D-Ga House Naval Committee Navy Department Samuel M. Robinson Naval Ship Construction

Hertzog Urges End to War in Capetown Speech

Former South African Prime Minister J B Hertzog told Parliament in Capetown that the time has come to end the war against Germany and restore peace. He resigned last September after opposing the declaration of war and offered a peace resolution to the first session since stepping down.

Capetown Union of South Africa J. B. Hertzog Germany Hertzog Jan Christian Smuts

Bargains on Classified Page From Journal World

Readers can find a wide range of bargains on the Journal World classified page with items for sale, service offers, and local deals. Listings include household goods, vehicles, appliances, and job notices from area residents and businesses.

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House Appropriations Committee Cuts Relief Funds

Washington Jan 23 The house appropriations committee trimmed 13 314 300 from the total of two administration bills reducing the treasury post office supply measure to 1 032 154 612 and an urgent deficiency appropriation to 58 502 600 The committee also approved moving 11 000 000 from parity payments to the price adjustment program for agriculture and kept foreign air mail funding at 15 674 149 The panel cited Europe unsettled conditions creating an opportunity in South and Central American markets.

Washington House Appropriations Committee Treasury-Post Office Agriculture Department House Dies Committee Appropriations Committee Coast Guard South America Europe World United States South Central America

New Law Volumes Annotate Restatement of Agency and Trusts

The Kansas Bar association announced simultaneous issue of annotations to the Restatement of the Law of Agency and a companion on trusts. Prepared by P W Wiesselman and W J Brockelbank law professors, the volumes align Kansas decisions with the American Law Institute restatement.

K. A Kansas P. W. Wiesselman W. J. Brockelbank Kansas Bar Association American Law Institute Wiesselman Cordell P Meeks Kansas City Harry Deutch School of Law Samuel J. Molby Donald Hansen Glenn T. Crossan

Borah's Last Trip Home for Final Rites

Senator William E. Borah aged 74 is transported from Washington to Idaho for state funeral services. A solemn senate ceremony preceded the departure as a congressional delegation joined the cortège to Boise where final rites will be held at the state capitol. Mrs Borah and longtime secretary Miss Cora Rubin accompany the casket.

Washington William E. Borah Idaho Senate Boise State

Truth about Advertising Charles B. Roth

Charles B Roth argues that advertising sparks the economic cycle by generating sales and jobs. He cites Joe’s return to work as proof that ads create demand, production, and wealth, linking advertising to modern prosperity and daily life.

TRUTH Charles B. Roth Joe

Washington Creek Community Notes From Last Week

Mrs. Robert Johnson of Lone Star helped care for her parents and visited her son J. W. Johnson in Eudora. Weather blocked roads and the Missionary society canceled a meeting. Various neighbors traveled to Lawrence and Globe, with family visits and health updates. A wolf drive at Twin Mound drew many, while those who helped William Ewing and Ebner Sawyer were thanked for wood. Sleigh riding and snow drift caused school absences near Clinton.

Robert Johnson Lone Star William Ewing Eudora J. W. Johnson Johnson The Missionary Society Frank Haas Elmer Sawyer Lawrence Glock Alvis Lawrence Wilbur Sawyer Sawyer Orle Smith Everett Turner Globe Mr. Turner Ben Mohler Grange Twin Mound Carl Nieder Henry Max Aluge Nieder Dean Catherine Carl Boerkircher Ebner Sawyer Earth E. E. Sawyer W. L. Ewing Lawrence Glocks Alfred Page

Crowder Riverside Farm Bureau Meeting Report

Crowder Riverside Farm Bureau met January 11 with nineteen members present. Mrs N J Barland led rug fixing and members prepared next year's program books. New lessons will be given by Mrs L A Bearman Mrs Ben Rowing and Mrs Guy Folks.

Riverside Farm Bureau N. J. Barland Ben Rowing L. A. Bearman Guy Folks Potter

Weathered district postpones school with frost and drifts

Weather and road conditions led to no school Thursday and Friday in the Dover area. Students Jack Collins Leroy Barland and Victorene Barland walked to school Thursday with Victorene badly frozen yet recovering. Other local activity included visits, theater attendance, and community notes about residents and livestock classifieds.

Dover Jack Collins Leroy Barland Victorene Barland Victorene Lawrence Hodson Lee Roll Barker Arthur Mayhew Kathleen Dale Joan Lawrence Cinderella Memorial High School William Grimes George Pendleton Topeka

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