Differing Views on Excess Taxes Prevail in Washington
Washington reports show strong opposition to an excess profits tax on individuals, while President Roosevelt backs a steeply graduated levy for both individuals and corporations. House and Senate committees discuss methods, with old WWI formulas influencing current plans. Lawmakers anticipate months of studies and hearings before action.
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Washington
Roosevelt
George
D-Ga
Doughton
D-N.c
House
Ways and Means Committee
Coughton
Senate Finance Group
White House
Congress
Rayburn
Texas
Jeader
Four Italian Submarines and Destroyer Sunk in Near East
Cairo reports British air forces sunk four Italian submarines and a destroyer named Espero between June 27 and 29 in the eastern Mediterranean from Sicily to the Ethiopia-Kenya frontier. Survivors were picked from the destroyer, with unofficial word of submarine survivors. The loss raises Italian submarine losses to 13 in three weeks of war.
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Cairo
Near East
Sicily
Ethiopia-Kenya
Mediterranean
Italy
London
Admiralty
National Union of Railwaymen seeks removal of Chamberlain allies
London July 2 The National Union of Railwaymen adopted a resolution demanding that high office holders linked to the previous appeasement policy be removed. Targeted are former Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain and other ministers from the Chamberlain government now serving in Churchill's cabinet. The vote occurred at a Morecambe Lancashire conference with the author accusing fifth column figures in power.
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London
National Union of Railwaymen
Neville Chamberlain
Council
Churchill
Chamberlain
Union
Morecambe
Lancashire
Winston Churchill
Commons hears report on U S plane engine talks
London July 2 Gautai H Balfour undersecretary of state for air told commons negotiations for airplane engine manufacture in the United States Ford plant had broken down because of Henry Ford's stipulation to produce motors only for U S defense There was no delay in sharing up to date British designs for production in the United States and the dominions
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London
Gautai H. Balfour
Air
Commons Today
United States
Ford
Henry Ford
Balfour
Dominions
Braithwaite Urges U S Aid to Evacuate Women and Children
In the British House of Commons Maj Albert Braithwaite Conservative urged the United States to send ships to evacuate British women and children. He stated the U S had a responsibility with Britain in the front line trench and should act.
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London
Albert Braithwaite
United States
Divorce Actions Filed in District Court
Filed divorce actions list Hilda Stovall versus Argie Lee Stovall Wilma Caulk versus Jasper Caulk Derthy Ann Rood versus Clarence Rood Alice James versus Bim James Charles J Simrock versus Elva M Simrock.
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Hilda Stovall
Argie Lee Stovall
Wilma B. Caulk
Jasper A. Caulk
Derthy
Ann Rood
Clarence Ood
Alice James
Bim James
Charles J. Simrock
Elva M. Simrock
Stimson and Knox Urge Strong Navy and Prepared Nation
Former Secretary of War Henry Stimson testifies that the United States must bolster defenses with compulsory training and a strong navy. He warns that reliance on passive defense fails and cites Britain’s sea power as vital to deter invasion. Former Senator Robert Knox argues against war participation but urges naval superiority to keep the U.S. safe.
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Great Britain
North Atlantic
Congress
United States
Stimson
Puerto Rico
Bermuda
Newfoundland
Canada
Knox
Naval Committee
Cleveland
Ohio
Chamber of Commerce
Chicago Daily News
Stimson warns Britain aid could draw U S into war
Senatorial testimony details Stimson's view that aiding Britain with material short of war risks broader conflict. He cautions against forcing a choice between Atlantic and Pacific threats if England is defeated and doubts any troop deployments beyond U S borders. He says intervention depends on meaning of defense needs and Britain’s North Atlantic control.
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England
Atlantic
Pacific
Knox
United States
Japan
Dutch East Indies
Stimson
Galento Baer: Punches Fly as Weigh-In Sparks Cameras
In Jersey City on July 2 Maxie Baer swung at Tony Galento during a photo session, sparking a rush from handlers to separate them. They traded threats while weighing in for their 15 round bout. Galento measured 244 pounds to Baer 221.
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Jersey City
Maxie Baer
Tony Galento
Tony
Baer
Galento
Maxie
Deaths and Funerals Percy Brush 43 in Oakland
Percy Pierson Brush aged 43 died yesterday at his Oakland home. Survivors include wife Vada Lee Brush, two sons Leolia Theodore and Charles Olney Brush, and sister Harriet Brush Kennedy of Wichita. The word was received in Lawrence by his mother Mrs Olive Brush of 1224 Ohio Street.
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Percy Pierson Brush
Oakland
Calif
Lawrence
Olive Brush
Ohio Street
Vada Lee Brush
Leolia Theodore
Charles Olney Brush
Harriet Brush Kennedy
Wichita
FBI Asked to Investigate Bund Camp in New Jersey
The New Jersey legislature urged the FBI to probe Camp Nordlam a German American band camp at Andover Sussex County. A preliminary inquiry found hundreds of attendees employed in major state industries schools police and munition works while uniforms swastikas and Nazi salutes were reported.
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FBI
New Jersey
Trenton
N. J
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Nordlam
Andover
Sussex County
Resolutioon
Marriage License Issued in Ottawa to Rob erts and Hunn
A marriage license was issued at Ottawa yesterday to Byron N. Rob erts and Alpha B. Hunn, both of Lawrence.
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Ottawa
Byron N. Roberts
Alpha B. Hunn
Lawrence
British Group Urges US Hosts for War Refugee Children
The American Association of University Women in Lawrence starts a war relief drive to place British Isles children with American homes for the duration of the war. Mrs. A I Decker chairs the adoption committee with volunteers including Mrs Waldemar Geltch and Miss Hazel Lee Simmons. Financial supporters may text to send funds to the International Federation of University Women in London. $12 monthly funds one child.
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American Association of University Women
British Association
United States
Lawrence
David McCreath
A. I. Decker
Waldemar Geltch
C. E. Friend
May Riges
Hazel Lee Simmons
Poland
Spain
Germany
Belgium
Russia
Norway
British Isles
Washington, D. C
Esther Caikin Brunauer
International Federation of University Women
London
State Department
Margaret S. Morriss
A. Ross Hill
Alzada Comstock
Adam Leroy Jones
H. K. Painter
Virginia Gildersleeve
Decker
Revival Opens Tonight at Seventh and Missouri
A large gospel tent move brings an evangelistic revival to Seventh and Missouri at 7 45 PM under Assembly of God with Rev P D Pittman pastor Evangelist and Mrs Jimmie Mayo of Columbus GA lead nightly gospel meetings The Mayo team aims to boost church growth and fund a large choir and nightly music including a five year old son Jimmie Mayo as featured performer
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Twenty-third
Louisiana
Seventh
Missouri
Assembly of God
P. D. Pittman
Pittman
Jimmie Mayo
Columbus
Lawrence
Mayo
Columbus-Phenix City Ministerial Alliance
Jimmie
County Treasurer Receives Road Fund Check
Roy Flory county treasurer received a state treasurer issued check for 11182.30 as the county share of the quarterly distribution of the county township road fund. Half goes to county roads and the rest to township roads based on township road mileage. The county commissioners allocate township fund to pay township board bills.
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Roy Flory
Five Die in German Raid Over Northeast England
London reports a night air raid in northeast England with five killed and many injured. A high explosive bomb wrecked houses and a school in a poor district, with rescue squads at work. the attack followed the previous evening’s raid. A separate bombing in northeast Scotland killed 12 and injured 19.
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London
England
Judge Hopkins to Hear Kaw Valley Case July 10
Reorganization of the Kansas City Kaw Valley and Western railroad looms as a possible outcome after a compromise between the railroad and Douglas county officials. Terms are undisclosed and will be presented to Federal Judge Richard J. Hopkins at a hearing July 10. The road operates a bus route between Kansas City and Bonner Springs and an electric freight service between Lawrence and Kansas City.
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Kansas City
Kaw
Kansas City, Kaw Valley and Western Railroad
Road
Douglas County
Richard J. Hopkins
Bonner Springs
Lawrence
U. S. Liner to Stop at Lisbon to Get Refugees
The Manhattan will sail to Lisbon to bring 500 Americans from Portugal and France across the border. Fourteen American field service members led by Dr. Peter Muir arrived in Bilbao today, with seventeen more remaining in France to aid refugees.
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Bilbao
Spain
United States
Madrid
Manhattan
Lisbon
Portugal
France
Peter Muir
Heslop Flees From Hutchinson Reformatory
James C. Heslop, 20, of Frontenac fled the state reformatory yesterday after parole was technically granted in May. He was sentenced from Atchison county on a grand larceny conviction. officials had withheld release while arranging a job. In Baldwin Junction, county commissioners rejected a beer license application filed by Wilbur Hopkins after a written objection from Willsow Springs township board.
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Reformatory
Hutchinson
Kan
James C. Heslop
Frontenac
State Reformatory
Board of Administration
Atchison County
Wilbur Hopkins
Baldwin Junction
Wilsow Springs Township
Knox Nomination Delayed by Senate Panel
The Senate Naval Affairs Committee postponed action on appointing Col. Frank Knox of Chicago as secretary of the navy after Knox denied statements about favoring sending American troops to Europe.
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Knox
Washington
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Col
Frank Knox
Chicago
Lawrence News Roundup Highlights Local Happenings
Lawrence report includes Ashcraft noting fewer aerial harvests with 12 combines seen yesterday, Walter Schwarz records June rainfall 3.41 inches versus 4.71 normal, and CCC recruit Floyd Dirk promoted to first cook awaiting September leave. Plus local corn progress, a youth wisecrack during National Guard drill, a funeral notice oversight, and a chess club meeting at 1708 Hasell.
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Walter Schwarz
Cooperative
Worden
Floyd G. Dirk
Henry Dirk
R.F
CCC
Custer
Lawrence
San Maffet
Hasell
Scouts Visit Dickinson Theater Guests of Stan Schwahn
Lawrence Boy Scouts were guests of Stan Schwahn at the Dickinson theater yesterday after noon.
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Lawrence
Stan Schwahn
Dickinson Theater
Officials name new terms for state boards
Governor Payne Ratner announced the appointment of three members to state boards. Dr. Forrest L. Loveland of Topeka joins the advisory committee of the state sanatorium at Norton for a four year term through June 30, 1944. W. G. Hutson of Lawrence receives a two year term on the hotel and restaurant board ending June 30, 1942. F. L. Faris of Topeka is named to the hotel one and restaurant board for two years ending June 30, 1942.
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Topeka
Payne Ratner
Forrest L. Loveland
Norton
W. G. Hutson
Lawrence
Hotel and Restaurant Board
F. L. Faris
Hotel One
Rain halts harvest as flood fears rise in Lyons area
Western Kansas rainfall tops six inches in Lyons and Rushton stalling wheat harvests and triggering flood worries along Cow Creek. Rain spread across Rice and other counties with totals from trace to over three inches, while forecasters predict clearing skies and warm, dry weather to follow the July 4 holiday.
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Topeka
Kan
Lyons
Kansas
Rushton
Rice County
Cow Creek
Ellis
Hays
Stockton
Leavenworth
S. D. Flora
Flora
Russell
Hitchinson
Anthony
Quinter
Ness City
Walton
Dodge City
Liberal
Dresden
Goodland
Phillipsburg
Great Bepd
Osborne
Kansas City
Fort Scott
Chanute
Salina
Geneseo
Larned
Winfield
St. Francis
Scott City
Tribune
Sublette
Ashland
Soroptimist Club Reports Convention Contributions
The Soroptimist regular July meeting at Bonnie Bell Houston’s home featured Camilla Maichel’s convention report from Salt Lake City. Federation actions included gifts to American Red Cross and Canadian Red Cross totaling 500, an ambulance for allied armies of 1500, and child refugee work in Europe valued at 500.
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Soroptimist
Bonnie Bell Houston
Camilla Maichel
American Federation of Sorontimist Clubs
United States
Canada
Salt Lake City
American Red Cross
Canadian Red Cross
Europe
Marie Abels
Carrod Named Flying Chief to Speed British Training
Air Vice Marshal A. G. R. Carrod is appointed director of empire aviation training under a plan to accelerate pilot and flying personnel output. He will coordinate flows of trained pilots from Britain and dominions, supervise training planes and instructors for Canada and other dominions. Carrod, 49, holds the Military Cross for World War I flying service.
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Dominions
Douglas county eyes safety record on Fourth of July roads
County officials warn drivers to slow for grain trucks and fireworks as Independence Day crowds grow. Sheriff Charles E Banning reports last year 13 local automobile deaths with 24 major crashes, while this year shows 11 dangerous incidents since January and no fatalities so far.
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Douglas County
Charles E. Banning
Sheriff’s Office
Banning
K. U
Ralph F. Dicker
Texas Floods Subside After Severe Southeast Texas Storm
Floodwaters in southeast Texas receded as the death toll rose to 10 and damage estimates reached 5 million dollars. Officials said most people in the affected area had been accounted for and fears of additional casualties diminished.
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Hallettsville
Tex
Texas
Volleyball Tonight Features Lawrence and K U Students
A Lawrence men team will face a Kansas University summer session squad in an 8 o'clock match under lights in Fowler grove near Robinson gymnasium. Lawrence players include Morris Cohen Charles Nuffer George Docking Sam Maffet Carl Bushey L E Rice. Kansas team members are Dick Hansen Lawrence Stanton Ashley Elb Joe Kibler Don Powell and Dave Shirk.
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Lawrence
K. U. Studenta
Fowler Grove
Robinson Gymnasium
Morris Cohen
Charles Nuffer
George Docking
Sam Maffet
Carl Bushey
L. E. Rice
Dick Hansen
Lawrence Stanton
Ashley Elb
Joe Kibler
Don Powell
Dave Shirk
K. U
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British Railway Union
Commons
Daniel D. Hornaday
U.K
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Bridges
New Hampshire
Vandenberg
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Taft
Minton
Ind
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U. S
Peer
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Ashcraft
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National Guard
Harold P. Simon
D. D. Hornaday
Journal-World
WREN
Guy ‘Smith
Illinois Street
State Hotel Board
Soroptimist Club
Bob Hope
Paulette Goddard
Univis
Optometrist
Dicker
Bradley Cleaners
Phione
Schulz
M. C. Manley
Gene Glahn
Chevrolet
Sanders
Masa
Business Men’s Credit Exchange
Lawrence National Bank
Rumsey Funeral Home
Indiana
F.S. “Dad
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