Bond of $235000 for Union Miners
In Harlan Kentucky 220 union miners are bonded totaling 235000 after a clash between pickets and national guardsmen. George Titler district secretary of the United Mine Workers faces sedition and related charges. One miner was killed and six others injured as troops arrive to reinforce lawmen.
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Harlan
The
United Mine Workers
C.I.0
National
George Tiller
Titler
William Turnblazer
Jellico
Tenn
Turnblazer
Washington
Senate
Bert Howard
National Guard
Lewis appeals for federal intervention in Kentucky mine dispute
John L. Lewis, head of the CIO and president of United Mine Workers, asks Attorney General Murphy for federal action in the Harlan county Kentucky mine clash with the National Guard. He accuses Governor Chandler of violating his oath and using state power, while noting the President could act if inclined. A Justice Department official had no comment.
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Washington
Murphy
Harlan County
Kentucky
Kentucky National Guard
Lewis
C.I.0
United Mine Workers
A. B. Chandler
National Guard
White House
Justice Department
Grand jury probes Pendergast era records in Kansas City
Kansas City grand jury asserts power to inspect state income tax records of Boss Tom Pendergast and associates despite objections. Jurors plan to subpoena State Auditor Forrest Smith and continue pay roll inquiries. Federal panel probes local gambling ties as recall election plans move forward.
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Kansas City
Jackson County
Tom Pendergast
R. Emmet O'Malley
John J. Pryor
Justice of the Peace
Gil P. Bourk
Ben Nordberg
Forrest Smith
Pendergast
New Charter Party
Fishing Barge Drifts to Surf Off California
About thirty people in a 120 foot barge named Glenn Mayne were swept into the Pacific by breakers off San Diego after the anchor shackle broke. They donned life preservers and reached shore with aid from life guards and volunteers. Two men from Escondido were knocked unconscious but revived. two others were treated for shock. A 12 year old and Shirley Sweetingham were carried ashore safely by breakers.
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San Diego
Calif
Glenn Mayne
Here
Roy Lerey
Sane i Etlo
Tom Brown
Tony Rica
Escondido
Edward Jacob
Glendale
D. C
Sweetingham
Shirley
Squalus Salvage Effort Ends With Brief Rise Then Sinking
After lifting briefly, the ill fated Squalus again sank back to the ocean floor off Portsmouth as a salvage operation under Admiral Cole resumed. Two stern pontoons surfaced briefly, then the bow rose as eight lifting pontoons engaged, but the craft settled 155 feet below the surface with 26 lives still feared dead.
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Portsmouth
N. H
CPI
Squalus
Portsmouth Navy Yard
C. W. Cole
Falcon
Navy ‘Yard
Navy
Cole
Associated Press
Indictments in milk industry dismissed by federal court
Federal Judge Charles Woodward dismissed indictments against 97 defendants and 14 corporations in the milk and ice cream sectors under the anti monopoly law. The government plans an appeal to the Supreme Court as the defense argued the acts were under agricultural marketing control.
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Chicago
Leo F. Tierney
United States Supreme Court
Charles E. Woodward
Department of Justice
Herman N. Bundesen
Chicago Board of Health
Daniel Gilbert
Chicago State’s Attorney’s
Associated Milk Dealers, Inc
Pure Milk Association
Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Michigan
Milk Wagon ‘Drivers’ Union
Woodward
Secretary of Agriculture
Congress
Posey Reports 104 Degree High In Chanute
A 104 degree high was logged at 3 15 pm by Prof C J Posey volunteer observer. Other readings included 107 at the gas office thermometer and 106 yesterday as Chanute Kansas endures a heat wave with 107 reported in Hays and 103 in Garden City.
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C. J. Posey
Associated Press
Hays
Garden Ity
University recre grounds see rising evening crowds
Attendance at the University recreation grounds east of Robinson Gymnasium has grown each evening with about 175 people per night over the past week. Dr. Allen, supervisor, urges townspeople to use the open hours from 7 to 8 30 and enjoy facilities for archery badminton shuffleboard ping pong croquet darts putting clock and more.
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Robinson
Allen
University of Kansas
Certificates of evaluation of pub lic service
Douglas county certificates of evaluation for public service were received by county clerk T R Gerhart after a delay of over a month. The state commission cited the late start after its creation and a high volume of requests as reasons. Two to three days are needed to merge these with real estate and other assessments before the tax levy can be set.
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Douglas County
T. R.gerhart
State Commission of Revenue and Taxation
Court House
Gerhart
Stock Market Index Rises to 48.1 Average
The index average for 600 stocks climbs to 48.1, up from 47.6 recorded yesterday as trading closes. The gain signals stronger market momentum with widespread participation across sectors.
Absentee WPA list grows as strikes spread nationwide
Washington reports 12 906 WPA strikers dismissed while 92 770 workers are absent, many on one day protests. AFL and unions press Roosevelt on wages and the federal theatre project. field offices report mass dismissals and returns as cities like New York Cleveland East St. Louis Seattle Detroit discuss protests and wage rules.
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Washington
WPA
Carrington Gill
WPA Strike Wave Eases in Cherokee County Kansas
In Cherokee county Kansas workers voted to end the strike and return to work at Galena with a follow up meeting planned in Columbus. Crawford county workers near Alma debated continued action with a majority favoring continuation and a final decision expected tonight. Elsewhere in Kansas most WPA workers have returned to their jobs with protests directed to congressmen.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Cherokee ‘ County
WPA
Crawford County
Cherokee County
Galena
Columbus
Crawford
Cherokee Counties
Kansas
Past G.A.R. Head James Getty Dies at 90 in Ottawa
James H. Getty, 90, former commander of the Kansas G A R, died today in Ottawa Kansas. He enlisted at 14 in a Pennsylvania unit and was among the youngest Union soldiers. He lived in Ottawa 45 years and leaves only one post member. Funeral services set for Saturday at 10 30 a m.
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Ottawa
Kan
James H. Getty
Kansas G.A.R
George H. Thomas
Getty
Pennsylvania
Aliens Removed From Aircraft Plants to Safeguard Secrets
Washington reports that under order from the war and navy departments several score foreign technicians have been discharged or reassigned from aircraft plants. Many retain work only through short term permits after reliability checks. The drives aim to limit foreign access as U.S. plans to produce thousands of warplanes escalate.
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Washington
Army
War and Navy Departments
Hartford, Conn
County Bond Debt Reduced By 24140 74
County indebtedness fell by 24140 74 as payments on matured bonds were made per county auditor Mrs. Marvin LeSuer. Bond payments included 23000 principal 1109 62 interest 30 15 commissions and 97 cents postage. Final payment of 15000 retires 73 W highway bonds issued May 1 1929 from a 149000 issue. One bond 31600 for land roads shows 4000 paid leaving 4000 due. Refundings reduced remains 20500 unpaid from a 42342 05 issue.
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Marvin LeSuer
Lyons County Rejects Welfare Budget Increase Plan
Lyons Kansas July 13 1940 county commissioners stand by decision not to raise the welfare budget from 76000 to 84000 despite state board request and possible court action. taxpayers urged to stand firm. commissioners say welfare costs rise and times demand reversal.
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Lyons
Kan
Rice County
State Welfare Board
Rhe
State Board
Phil Hohl
Boys injured when horse bolts with cart on farm
Billy Gene Rice 12 suffers a broken left leg above the ankle and Donald Clyde of Kansas City Missouri receives cuts and bruises after a frightened horse ran away with a small water cart on F H Johns farm rural route 3. The cart overturned when the wheel struck a fence.
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Billy Gene Rice
William M. Rice
Donald Clyde
Kansas City
Billie Gene
F. H. Johns
Oil Compact Extended by Senate to Two Years
The Senate today approved and sent to the White House a bill by Rep. Boren ratifying a two year renewal of the oil states compact. Oklahoma Texas Kansas New Mexico Michigan and Colorado participate. The pact aims to curb economic and physical waste in oil and gas production and transport.
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Washington
Senate
White House
Boren
D-Okla
Oklahoma
Texas
Kansas
New Mexico
Michigan
Colorado
Debate on Expanding Lawrence Parks by City Planning Commission
A Lawrence planning commission study session at city hall debated park expansion needs. Donald Durell of the University of Kansas outlined current park land ratios and Hare and Hare plans proposing 147 acres total for about one acre per 100 people. The group discussed zoning changes, area regulations beyond city limits, and a proposed $300 annual budget for ongoing work, plus two petitions on armory land use and nearby commercial development.
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City Planning Commission
Donald Durell
University of Kansas
Commission On
Durrell
Washington, D. C
Kansas City
Durell
Tyne
Lawrence Parks
Planning Commission
A. B. Martin
Charles Louk
George Beal
Lindleys Board Train After Kansas City Sendoff
About 60 friends and colleagues gathered at the Santa Fe station as Dr. E. H. Lindley and his wife boarded a eastbound train. The couple plan a yearlong world cruise from San Francisco departing August 17 after visits to Indianapolis, Pennsylvania, the New York World's Fair, and Minnesota.
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Santa Fe
E. H. Lindley
East
K.U
Lindley
Lindleys
Kansas City
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Pennsylvania
New York World’s Fair
Minnesota
San Fransciso
McNutt Takes Over New Office Amid Speculation
In Washington McNutt assumed the new office of federal security administrator amid talk about his chances for the 1940 Democratic nomination. He was sworn in at Surgeon General Par ran’s office and relinquished his post as high commissioner to the Philippines. Rumors pointed to Rep. Martin Kennedy as a possible successor in the eastern chair.
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Washington
Paul V. McNutt
Federal Security
Thomas Parran
Public Health Service
McNutt
Philippines
Martin J. Kennedy
D-N.y
Health Service
Social Security Board
Civilian Conservation Corps
Office of Education
National Youth Administration
KU to Add Top Floor Room in Memorial Union
Work on a new top floor room at the University of Kansas Memorial Union is set to begin within two weeks pending contract. Gift of the class of 1939, the space will fill the north side between Pine and Old English rooms and host small dances or meetings with modern decorations and indirect lighting. The project includes a removable partition and large wall photo murals. total finishing cost is not disclosed though the class contributed 1800 dollars.
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University of Kansas Memorial Union
Henry Werner
University
Edward W. Tanner
Frank P. McArthur
Kansas City
Margaret Wheeler
J. J. Wheeler
K. A
Kansas
Nominated Leaders Chosen for National B P W C
Mrs Rosa E Cunningham an investment consultant from Des Moines and Dr Minnie L Maffett of Dallas Texas were named for the presidency of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's clubs. The election follows tomorrow with the 1941 convention site to be selected by the executive board.
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Kansas City
Rosa E. Cunningham
Des Moines
Minnie L. Maffett
Dallas
Tex
National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
Cleveland
Boston
Milwaukee
Fort Worth
Los Angeles
New York
Delay in Traffic Light Work Because of Cable
City officials said only the underground cable is missing for Lawrence traffic lights. Once the special cable arrives, work will begin with trench digging and conduit saving. Installations are planned for Seventh Ninth and Eleventh streets on Massachusetts Avenue. Proceedings likely start on Seventh.
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Lawrence
Seventh
Ninth
Eleventh
Massachusetts Street
Britain May Seek New Public Loan To Cover Armament Costs
London reports that Chancellor Sir John Simon told parliament a new public loan of about £350 million may be needed to fund mounting armament costs for the current year. He estimated total armament spending at £730 million due to increases in the 1939-40 budget for air force, army, and supply ministries. Prime Minister Chamberlain announced 12,000 naval reservists would be called up for August-September maneuvers.
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London
John Simon
Exchequer
Parliament
Britain
Sir John
Air Force
House of Lords
Chamberlain
House of Commons
Nuernburg
Berlin
Germany
George VI
Weymouth
Deep oil test begins in Douglas county at Griffith No 1
The Griffith No 1 oil well spudded on the Lon Griffith farm near Clinton begins drilling at 4 pm after a brief stop for adjustments. Veeder Supply and Development Co with Three Stars Oil Co and local investors form the development group. The 4000 acre lease block, assembled by the N E Kansas Oil Exploration Association, marks the county’s first deep test since 1932.
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Douglas’ County
Griffith No. 1
Lon
Griffith Farm
Clinton
Lawrences
Veeder Supply and Development Company
Cherryvale
Three Stars Company
Tulsa
William Baker
S. C. Clover
Henry Langspecht
Golaras Oil
N.E. Kansas Oil Exploration Association
Lawrence
Pure Oil Company
Worden
al Smith
Heat wave eases as Kansas Arctic-like heat lingers
Topeka reports clouds over the state with federal meteorologist S. D. Flora predicting temperatures below 95 statewide tomorrow after a stretch of 100 to 112 degrees. Tonight should feel cooler with 65 to 70 degrees expected.
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Topeka
Kanesas
S. D. Flora
Flora
Howevr
Phoenix
Ariz
Pioneer Manhattan businessman Harry Wareham dies
Harry Wareham 73 a lifelong Wichita Kansas area? No. Manhattan Kan. pioneer and businessman died today after long illness. He organized Manhattan’s first telephone company in 1894 financed the first city sewer system helped obtain the first electric light plant and organized the town’s first ice company. His real estate included the Wareham hotel. Four nephews survive.
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Manhattan
Kan
Harry Wareham
Wareham
Manhattan Telephone Company
Kansas Weather Forecast With Scattered Thunderstorms
Forecast calls for generally fair conditions in Kansas tonight and Friday with local thundershowers in the southeast and extreme east this afternoon. Cooler air expected tonight in central and north regions, with similar cooling into Friday eastward.
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Kansas
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