14 Jul 1939
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1939
Page
1
Washington July 14 President Roosevelt labeled WPA strikes as acts against the government after a AFL delegation presented recommendations. Mayors urged easing WPA rules while Harrington ordered further payroll cuts of 300,000 by August 1 to prevent project stoppages.
Police used tear gas bombs to disperse a crowd of WPA workers who tried to block armed escort cars leaving a sewing project in downtown Minneapolis. The skirmish followed a lane forced through by riot guns to allow 150 women to return to work.
Pittsburg Kansas July 14 Crawford County WPA workers vote to return to work as discussions continue on job assignments and relief measures. The item notes continued coverage across pages with official statements and local impact.
More than 50 000 Japanese gathered around the British embassy in Tokyo in a two hour protest against Britain and Chiang Kai Shek. Police ringed the embassy while leaders faced arrest and a five person delegation presented an anti British resolution. Demonstrations occurred city wide as crowds called for Britain to withdraw from the Far East with banners urging action.
Wheat grower delegates from 12 Kansas counties protested state farm program actions in Sublette and urged southwestern representation on the state committee. Kansas City Mayor Bryce B Smith announced a payroll trim of about 1 million dollars annually and 900 job cuts since taking office, citing cost savings and reforms.
Secretary of Labor Perkins telegraphed coal operators in Harlan County Kentucky and the United Mine Workers union urging a meeting within 24 hours on neutral ground to end strife that has led to shootings.
Kansas high temperatures reported by the AP show Hays 107, Topeka 106, Wichita 101. Garden City topped at 99, the first sub century reading since Sunday.
In Innsbruck Tyrol authorities issue an order labeled Aliens Out directing removal of foreign nationals from the region as part of a local security measure. The move cements a government stance against unauthorized residents amid rising concerns over border control.
U S Open champion Byron Nelson crushed Jean Harrison 9 and 8 to reach the PGA final. He will meet Henry Picard, who edged Dick Metz one up, in a 36 hole final after Nelson added another 65 morning round to finish 18 under par through 55 holes.
Adolph S. Ochs publisher of the New York Times who died April 8 1935 left a net estate of 12 211 422 according to a tax appraisal. The bulk of the estate is in securities mainly New York Times stock totaling 11 615 339 with 405 000 in public bequests including 200 000 to Hebrew Union College. Residual legatees are widow Effie Wise Ochs who died 1937 and daughter Iphigene Ochs Sulzberger of Manhattan.
Dr. Frederick Parker Gay, 65, of New York and a noted pathologist and bacteriologist, died at his summer home in New Hartford. He was a Columbia University faculty member and formerly taught at Johns Hopkins Harvard University of Pennsylvania and the University of California.
President Roosevelt urged Congress to enact a six point neutrality program this session to deter war while preserving American neutrality and security. Secretary Hull urged abolishing the arms embargo and keeping the nation out of conflict, despite Senate committee deferral to next session.
John B. McKnight a 34 year old WPA foreman rescued his three daughters and a son from flames that engulfed his home on the anniversary of his boiling lye accident. He twice reentered the blaze to reach a rear bedroom where the children waited. His hair was singed as flames damaged the residence.
In Topeka on July 14 Alf M Landon head of the National Republican party spoke in his tenth floor office as temperatures climbed above 100 degrees. He discarded his necktie and coat saying if heat must be endured it should be faced without neckwear.
Rear Admiral Richard E Byrd disclosed plans for an Antarctic expedition backed by 350000 dollars of U S government funds. He said six army tanks with wide tracks and a 45000 pound snow cruiser would transport crews and an airplane across the ice. The voyage is slated to begin in October from Boston with three icebreakers, amid reports Germany, Britain, France and Norway seek territorial claims.
The Children's Summer Art Studio closed with a marionette show written by students titled The Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow. A total of 213 children attended the five week session from June 12, with 18 instructors led by Dorothy Wilson.
Dr Alfred Zander head of a major Nazi style party in Switzerland was sentenced to eighteen months in prison for attempts against the internal security of the Swiss federation and for espionage for Germany. Several lieutenants on trial with him faced related charges.
Earl C. Smith former Wyandotte County WPA director indicted by a federal grand jury on WPA irregularities pleaded innocent to all counts at arraignment before Federal Judge Richard J. Hopkins in Kansas City Kansas.
Growers seek temporary storage as market price lingers around 55 cents per hundred pounds. About seven carloads are stored at Kaw Valley in local ice plant dry rooms while 50 more are offered but storage is limited. Wildly variable yields run 125 to 175 bushels per acre and digging continues amid heat.
Unidentified assailants threw two hand grenades at the British consulate in Tsingtao, shattering windows but causing no injuries. Previous anti-British demonstrations had damaged the consulate, with officials noting Japanese involvement and possible anti-Japanese agitators seeking to worsen British Japanese tensions. Tsingtao remains a focal point in the British Japanese dispute across China.
Salina Kansas reports a second heat death during Thursday’s 111 degree heat. John F Blom 73 died while visiting a pasture after failing to return for dinner. His funeral is set for tomorrow at Salemsborg. Joseph Padre Rangel a Mexican section hand also died from heat yesterday. A 40 cent monthly mail subscription to the Journal World is offered.
Sixty three chorus girls, mostly Americans, were forced to sail for Honolulu with no tickets or cabins. They arrived on the Empress of Japan to perform in Japan but were barred ashore by police. Some hold Australian or British nationality and lack U S visas, complicating the voyage's next steps.
Members met at Lone Star naming August 10 for the annual picnic in Southpark. A full day includes base ball and softball, a Prairie Pioneers dance from KMBC, a merry-go-round and ferris wheel. Committees cover grounds food entertainment publicity and more with a July 31 meeting at Rumsey funeral home in Lawrence to finalize details.
The annual South Park union service continues Sunday at 7 45 pm with Prof N W Storer from the University and Rev Howard E Koelb of First Baptist as speakers. Storer topics The Universe We Live In and Koelb Some Evening Thoughts. Miss Elizabeth Ebright of Baldwin will play Meditation from Thais, accompanied by Mrs Paul C Rankin at the piano. Rev Duncan E McGregor of First Evangelical will conduct.
Ivan C. Linch 45, legally dead since 1986, came back to Beloit Kansas after learning his mother died three years earlier. In probate court he waived his heir rights to his parents estate. His wife had divorced and remarried. his five children moved away. He has worked across the country, most recently in Georgia.
The 60 stock index declined to 47.8 from 48.1 yesterday. Market observers note modest losses amid cautious trading and minor shifts in major sectors.
Premier Daladier declared the French army invincible in a Bastille Day broadcast after 30 000 troops paraded on the Champs Elysees with British guardsmen to mark the revolution’s 150th anniversary. He pledged to defend liberty and seek peace through unity with allied nations and allied air power. He noted a joint French British aerial display featuring 152 planes in the morning and 250 aircraft overall, including 57 fighters recently purchased in the United States.
Taxidermist Abegg has joined the University of Kansas staff to clean and restoreDyche museum exhibits as the first appointment under Chancellor Deane W Malott The Dyche museum remains closed awaiting reconstruction and federal aid The KU adds two faculty members Alfred L Seelye with Syracuse MA will teach business subjects and Edward B DeGroot Jr Stanford graduate will teach physical education while directing fall activities in Honolulu Hawaii
Topeka reports a continuing heat wave with southerly winds pushing temperatures to 100 to 109 degrees across Kansas. Phillipsburg tops at 109 as readers anticipate more days above 100. drought harm to corn and pasture worsens with no rain in sight. Meteorologist S D Flora notes a weak low pressure replacing a fading high and expects hotter conditions tomorrow.
Kansas State Employment Service in Lawrence reported 61 placements during June and 1,312 person contacts. Office counts include 60 private placements and public placements, with 133 new applications and 140 renewals. Office serves Dougle and Jefferson counties under Unemployment Compensation.
Wichita July 14 state caddy golf championship moved to all Topeka contenders as Jack Ritchie and Kenny Kneisler of Shawnee Country Club Topeka win their semi-final matches.
The Gas Office records show temperatures with a high near 100 today and 97 yesterday. Fair tonight and Saturday continues, with warm and sunny conditions into Sunday. latest readings list 7 pm yesterday at 97 and today’s noon high around 100.
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