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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1940

Page

3

Britain Refuses Japanese Farm Closure Demand

Tokyo reports Britain declined Japan’s demand to close the farms routing through British Burma to the Chinese forest of Chiang Kai-Shek. R A Butler said in the Commons London may face questions with the United States if it accedes. Sir Robert Leslie Craigie conveyed the note to Tokyo and asked for further instructions amid tense Far East policy debates.

Tokyo Great Britain Burma Chiang Kai-Shek Britain United States R. A. Butler House of Commons London Robert Leslie ‘Craigie Foreign’ Office Far East Europe Arita Japan Asia Foreign Office Nichi-Nichi Ajita

Cody-Record May Stand in Pony Express Memorial Ride

Buffalo Bill’s record as pony express rider from Topeka is cited as the goal for a memorial ride in Kansas City. Mrs. Floyd Shumaker aims to complete the route to Leavenworth and Atchison after averaging 1 miles an hour on the opening leg. Cody’s 15.42 mph figure is noted as the benchmark.

Kansas City Pic Buffalo Bill Pony Express Topeka St. Joseph Floyd Shumaker Cody Kansas ‘City Leavenworth

German White Books reveal plans to widen war front in Europe

Berlin reports say Allied war plans to entangle Scandinavia, Romania, Turkey, Greece and Yugoslavia to widen the European conflict were published. DNB notes sensational documents claimingMaurice Gamellin signed a March 16 order before Germany’s Denmark and Norway campaign.

Berlin Germany Scandinvia Rumania Turkey Greece Yugoslavia DNB Agenc Hitler France Maurice Gamellin Denmark Norway Foreign Office Pockoran Flanders

Topographic Maps of Campus Near Completion

Two topographic maps of the University campus and surrounding land are nearing completion in surveying laboratories. Seven junior and senior students complete a surveying course under D. D. Haines.

A Late King Puzzle Cluing Across and Down

A survey of crossword style clues about a late king and allied terms across horizontal and vertical entries. The list includes references to kings, animals, objects, and common phrases, with several cryptic connections and wordplay hints.

Botanists Prep Field Trip Across Kansas Frontiers

Prof Worthie Horr of the Kansas University botany department and Leo Franklin a graduate assistant depart tomorrow for a field trip through the southern state. They will study growing plants in short grass country and boggy areas to compare growth under different conditions near Kiowa county. The party plans to collect data on Kansas flora and return via the southern border to Caney before returning to campus Sunday.

Worthie Horr K. U. Btany Department Leo Franklin Haviland Kiowa Caney Kansas

Journal-World Mail Delivery Reminder For Summer Address

When leaving town remember to write for a summer address and arrange mailed copies of the Journal-World. The notice urges readers to phone the office to confirm their summer mailing details.

Journal-World

Hungary Mobilizes as Tensions Rise in Europe

Budapest reports show Hungary mobilizing thousands as borders tense with Romania amid calls to regain territories lost in 1918. A new anti Jewish bill in Parliament proposes draconian segregation measures and redefining Jewish status, restricting work and rights nationwide.

Budapest Hungary Inovis TREN Andria Rumania Inne Balkans Laszlo Bardosevungarian Toucharest Carol Nazi Party Germany Aesa

K U Ad Club Elects George Doll President At first University meeting

The first meeting of the U U Advertising club at the University yesterday elected George Doll of Kansas City president. Members are summer session students in Prof L N Flints advertising class. Lester D Swanson spoke on Advertising Contests and How They Are Won. Swanson a graduate student and Wyandotte high school teacher has earned up to 1000 dollars in such contests.

George _ Doll Kansas City U. U. Advertising Club George Doll L. N. Flint Lester D. Swanson Swanson Wyandotte

Severe Texas tornado damages Thorndale area and crops

A violent storm tore through central Texas last night, damaging Thorndale Sant Gabriel and Demond. Homes were wrecked and trees toppled as crops suffered extensive losses. One man was cut by glass and a family narrowly escaped when a house collapsed. Multiple buildings including churches and seed houses were damaged. East Texas rains caused train disruption and a dam breach near Elk Hart Lake.

Thorndale Sant Gabriel T. J. Taylor Lutheran Church Texas Missouri Pacific Elkhart Lake Palestine

Washington Arrives to Transport Galway Passengers Home

Passengers bound for Galway are told to stay in Dublin due to bed shortages. The liner Washington faces delays as travelers await space. The ship is due to arrive tomorrow and depart Friday night or Saturday.

United States Washington Galway Dublin Oth

Harvest Near End in Kansas Wheat and Crop Report

Federal and State agriculture departments report wheat harvest 50 to 75 percent complete in south central and eastern Kansas, with progress varying by region. Some rust damage seen in eastern areas, hot winds shrink grain in the west, oats and barley nearly done, corn and grain sorghums thriving but needing rain. Chinch bugs in eastern counties are heavy and moving to new fields. crop control practices emphasized.

Topeka Federal

Farmers Deploy Barriers in Infested Areas

In infested zones, farmers install barriers to combat pests and protect crops. The effort highlights community responses to agricultural threats and local measures to preserve yields and soil health.

Americans Await Passage Home From London

More than 1,500 Americans, mostly women and children, awaited today in London for passage home as military and civilian evacuations continued amid ongoing tensions and travel restrictions.

London

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