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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1937

Page

2

Simple Rites For Senator Robinson

Little Rock Ark July 15 Arkansas will bury with simple rites here Sunday her illustrious son Senator Joseph Taylor Robinson The state mourned officially today while the senator s widow and close relatives sped by train to Washington to return his body Recovering from the shock of his death yesterday citizens looked for someone to fill his vacant seat but no figure emerged The main question was whether the state Democratic committee would call a party primary or nominate a candidate to fill the unexpired term Leaders said no action would be made until after the funeral to which many of the nation s highest including Vice President Garner will come Garner will leave Texas Saturday for Little Rock Delegations from Congress will accompany Robinson s body leaving Washington Friday night and arriving Sunday morning The body will be held at the family home then in the rotunda of the state capitol in state two hours The Methodist rite will be followed at First Church with Barney Phillips chaplain of the Senate preaching Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park A question remained whether Mrs Robinson might receive an interim appointment to succeed her husband but the state capitol announced unlikely Interim appointment The general election to fill the office must be called by the governor within 60 to 120 days from vacancy In Arkansas nomination by the Democratic party equals election Whether the nomination would be by a statewide Rotary or the state committee was undecided Gov Carl Bailey touted as a possible candidate but declined comment Also mentioned were Congressman John L McClellan and Homer Adkins both noted figures

Little Rock Ark Arkansas Joseph Taylor Robinson Washington State Democratic Committee Robinson John N. Garner Garner Uvalde Texas Congress State Capitol Methodist Iscopal Church South First Church Barney Phillips U. S. Senate Roselawn Memorial Park Democratic Party State Committee Carl E. Bailey Senate Bailey John L. McClellan Malvern Homer Adkins Internal Revenue Collector

Lighted Range Opens At Legion Gun Club Near Lawrence

The Legion Gun Club south of Lawrence on Highway 59 opened with four 1,500 watt lights and reflectors for night shooting. Regular biweekly matches begin next Wednesday, with police and beginners welcome. committee includes Harry Nevin, C. A. Bliemer, Gene Glahn, and George Wise.

Legion Gun Club Lawrence Highway 59 Harry Nevin C. A. Bliemer Gene Glahn George Wise

Planned to Use Force in Chicago Riot Strategy

Chicago reports reveal a plan to use force against police lines to break through during a riot that left ten dead on Memorial Day. F. Selinek of the CIO union strategy committee at Republic Steel testified confirming prior plans and camouflage banners as clubs. The case also notes Ottawa suit by Crown Drug for declaratory judgment on a city beer sale ordinance near adult grounds, with no ruling expected for at least ten days.

Chicago F. Selinek C.I.0 Republic Steel Corporation Unider Crown Drug Company Ottawa District Court Sadie Hugh George K. Melvin Law‘s Crown Company

Test Your Knowledge Classified Puzzle Fragments

Fragmented questions from a classified page puzzle touch on presidents places and names. It mentions Bonaparte of politics and asks about Gruyere honey or Hawaii pronunciation and travel bans. Pieces point to historical trivia and cryptic prompts from a bygone classified section.

Bonaparte Gruyere Hawaii Telat Karl Wilhelm

Farm bill proposal filed by Pope and McGill in 1937

Senators Pope of Idaho and McGill of Kansas Democrats submitted a revised draft of the agricultural adjustment act of 1937. The measure, endorsed by Wallace, aims to stabilize prices near the 1909–14 level for wheat cotton corn rice and tobacco. It includes an ever normal granary with storage for up to ten percent of surplus and quotas by acre division. A producer referendum is proposed before quotas take effect to ensure democratic process.

Washington Pope Idaho McGill Kansas Senate Wallace Robinson D.-Ari Mifority House Agriculture

Two Qread High Teachers Study at Columbia University

Gilbert Ulmer supervisor of mathematics and Ruth Litch en supervisor of social sciences study at Columbia University New York this summer to pursue doctor of philosophy degrees. Oread Training School expects the summer research to influence fall offerings as new ideas. Those planning four year course work may apply now for admission and officials offer guidance to students and parents. Appointments by calling 2807J.

Gilbert Ulmer Ruth Litchen Columbia Univerat New York Oread Training School Oread

Deaths and Funerals for Frank M Breed and Christina Schultz

Frank M Breed of Onawa Iowa farmer and stockman died July 4 from injuries after a tree fell July 2. Survived by wife Bessie Mona Robinson and one son, funeral held in Onawa. Christina W Schultz aged 89 longtime Center neighborhood resident died this morning. funeral services pending for son Delmar Schulte.

Frank M. Breed Ward Frank M. Breed Onawa Iowa Bessie Mona Robinson Lawrence Christina W. Schultz Christina, W. Schultz Ald Reirie Center Den Delmar Schulte

Horning Named Topeka Police Chief After Stone's Death

Opel July 15 Topeka chief Horning succeeds Stone Sr who died of a heart attack last Monday Horning formerly Shawnee county sheriff under Sheriff and deputy Earle Silverthorne Lawrence officer and highway patrol veteran was among candidates with over 100 post cards urging his appointment Silverthorne helped convict 52 bank robbers during highway patrol service OO JOB FOR RAMBLER TACKLE

Opel Wayne Ho i Toeka Topeka Stone, Sr Horning Shawnee County Earle Silverthorne Lawrence State Highway Patrol Highway Patrol Silverthorne Rambler Tackle

Kopezak to Assist Conzel at Washington Milepost

In 1886 Notre Dame football lore Kopezak is named to assist Conzel at the University of Washington with head coach Marelton. He succeeds Gale Gullman who becomes athletics director at Missouri School of Mines Rolla amid a smoking building incident.

A Louis Kane Dens Notre Dame Washington Marelton Eit Kopezak Gale Gullman Te Missouri School of Mines Rolla Pianeta

Firemen Answer Call at Congregational Church

Firemen responded to a smoke alert at the Congregational Church when furnace trouble caused smoke. No fire was reported, and the scene was cleared without incident according to local reports. A clinic is planned tomorrow afternoon at the new city hall with Dr Hi Gilkey of Kansas City, Mo, listed as a speaker.

Congregational Church Ainie New City Hall Hi Gilkey Dann Kanesa City

Twelve Indicted for New York Policy Racket

New York July 16 Eight men named as leaders of a 100000000 dollar a year policy racket were indicted by a grand jury. Special Prosecutor Thomas E. Dewey seeks to crush organized crime funds. Indictees include J Richard Davis, an attorney for Schultz, with others said to have directed and fixed bets at tracks. Three indicted have already been arrested.

New York Thomas E. Dewey Arthur Dutch Schultz) Fiegenheimer Newark N.J J. Richard (Dixon) Davis Schultz Davis Commissioner of Accounts Paul Blanshard Ats Harbro Jacob J. Rosenblum Charles P. Grimes Dewey Dan L. Smith New York City Masso Joseph Ison Martin Weintraub

Tax deadline set for July 25 on delinquent property

County Treasurer A. M. Gardner announced that 1986 real estate taxes must be paid by July 26 to avoid advertisement of delinquency. Real estate lists will be printed after July 25 and four notices will run in August. Personal tax notices will be mailed by tonight with a 30 day payment window.

A. M. Gardner Gardner

Approve Compromise and Military: Appropriation

Washington July 15 Senate approved and sent to the White House a compromise appropriation totaling 194 596 063 for non military activities of the war department in the fiscal year. The package includes a 105 000 000 flood control program with half funded by relief funds.

Washington Senate White House War Department House Army

Mr and Mrs W A Schaal Plan Four Week Western Tour

Mr and Mrs W A Schaal depart today for a four week trip through the western states. They will visit the Grand Canyon, southern California, Redwood forests, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver and Lake Louise, returning via St Paul Minnesota.

W. A. Schaal West Grand Canyon

Oil hearing opened in Hauschild field Wichita

State corporation commission heard an oil production hearing in the Hauschild field with about a score of operators present. E. E. Blincoe said charges would be heard regarding wells producing less than stated, and complaints alleged higher potentials than physical output.

Wichita Kan Pea State Corporation Commission Hauschild E. E. Blincoe

Couple Welcomes New Born At Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Fred Laurenz of Bogs announce the birth of their son John Haller who arrived today. The couple was married by Rev Robert A Honky in Topeka.

Fred Laurenz Min John Haller Can Atia Tod Sas Marriag Ace Ienea Dorothy Ea Topeka Robert A. Honky

Hopper bill passes to fund grasshopper war in west

Washington reports the Senate approved a $1,000,000 appropriation to combat grasshoppers in ten western states. Representative John Martin of Pueblo urges President Roosevelt to sign promptly. W. R. Walton of the agriculture department outlines plans to use the funds with Works Progress Administration money, to buy poison and distribute it through Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, North and South Dakota, Kansas, Nebraska, and possibly Missouri and Texas.

Washington Senate White House John Martin Pueblo Cole Roosevelt W. R. Walton Agriculture Department Bureau of Entomology Alton Montana Waoming Colorado North South Dakota Kansas Nebraska Misso Thasis Walton

Lawrence couple leaves Chicago for Yellowstone trip

Dr and Mrs W C McConnell depart Chicago with auto and trailer for a Yellowstone park visit. They will stay as long as desired, with Mrs McConnell recovering well after a hip injury in January. Jimmie Weed from the federal reformatory in El Reno visits Lawrence with his wife and three children for a brief 20 day vacation.

W. C. McConnell Chicago Yellowstone Park Jimmie Weed Federal Reformatory el Reno Oklate Lawrence Visi Emil Gauck Jimmie

ELECT WATERMULDER AT INDIAN WORKERS CONFERENCE

The Rev. G A Watermulder of Lawrence was elected president of the National Fellowship of Indian Workers at the Madison Wisconsin conference held June 25 to 28. Rev. E Russell Carter of Haskell was named vice president and Rev. G E Lindquat of Lawrence becomes corresponding secretary. The group includes Indian missionaries pastors teachers and other workers in missionary service. The aim is unity of spirit service group consciousness sharing experiences and orderly discussion of Indian welfare and missions.

G.A. Watermulder Lawrence National Fellowship of Indian Workers Madison Wis E. Russell Carter Haskell G. BE E. Lindquat Mr. Carter

Labor leaders escorted from Cleveland Tennessee during strike

The Chattanooga News reports Noel Beddow of Birmingham and L J Smith a labor conciliator were escorted out of Cleveland by 16 business and professional men. No violence occurred as iron workers returned to four Brown Stove plant operations after five weeks of labor trouble.

Chattanooga Chattanooga News Noel Beddow Birmingham Steel Workers’ Organizin Cormunistae L. J. Smith Department¢ of Labor Cleveland Tenn Beddow Brown, Stove Works

Roosevelt Calls Diplomatic Heads in Anxiety Over Far East

Washington July 15 The White House said President Roosevelt was concerned over the far eastern situation and would remain in the White House rather than take his weekend cruise. He summoned three diplomatic advisers John Van A. MacMurray Norman Davis and Sumner Welles for conferences after lunch. Officials stressed no specific action was planned while watching developments in the far east and Europe. The United States urged peace in the Orient and Secretary Hull noted discussions of invoking the neutrality act if Peiping clashes escalate.

Washington White House Roosevelt Europe John van A. MacMurray Tete It Centros State Department Peiping

Kiwanis Convention Reports From Indianapolis

Lawrence club delegates Fred Montgomery Harold Allen and Bert Nash spoke at today’s weekly luncheon. Montgomery highlighted points from the international Kiwanis gathering including remarks attributed to a Canadian speaker on resource rich nations with small populations. Nash covered legislative changes and proposed Kiwanis regulations. Guests included Randolph Bundy W A Rose of Ottawa and Donald Dunsford and Dr Woodworth of Topeka.

Indianapolis Lawrence Club Wiedemann's Fred Montgomery Harold Allen Bert Nash Montgomery Nash Randolph,Bundy W. A. Rose Ottawa Club Donald Dunsford Dr. Woodworth Topeka Club

Seek Escaped Convicts Near Chickasha Oklahoma

Three Texas convicts led by Pete Traxler escaped pursuit after disabling a farmer’s car and taking the key near Bridge Creek. Officers chased north toward Tuttle and Minco but the group outdistanced them as an alarm sounded and gasoline was bought at a store.

Chickasha Oklo Texas Pete Traxler Oklahoma Bridge Creek Tuttle Minco

Moone's Emerald Oil Offered With Money Back Guarantee

An advertisement promises Moone's Emerald Oil relieves corns and bunions with a full refund if pain does not end. It touts penetration and lasting comfort, urging customers to buy from Stowls Drug Store and Round Corner Drug Store and other reputable outlets.

Moone Stowls Drug Store Round Corner

Detective Files Suit Over Raid At Hollywood Home

Pasadena businessman Thomas W Warner Jr and his former wife Mrs Antibus sue alleging a district attorney raid was prompted by Warner’s complaints about his son. Myron Fitts and investigator Williams recount a scuffle with Antibus and a young Warner during the incident.

Attlee accuses Eden of surrendering to fascist powers in debate

London July 15 Attlee charged Foreign Secretary Eden with surrendering to fascist powers during Commons debate on Britain’s European nonintervention plan. He attacked Italy and Germany for backing crude proposals and warned the scheme limits the Spanish government’s freedom while fascist powers are ready to strike. Eden warned non intervention breakdown would raise Europe into conflict.

London Clement R. Attlee Anthony Eden Commons Francisco Franco Ttlee Italy Germany Attlee Britain Eden Europe

Circus Aerialist Dies After Fall at Fort Peck Project

Gladys Le Tourneau, 26, circus aerialist, died in Glasgow Montana hospital from a broken neck suffered July 6 in a trapeze fall at Wheeler Fort Peck project. Home listed as Nevada, C. Verdict yields in Scottsboro case Decatur Alabama July 15. Jury returns verdict of guilty with death penalty against Clarence Norris in the Scottsboro case involving an alleged attack on two white women by nine African Americans.

Circus Glasgow Mont Gladys le Tourneau Wheeler Fort Peckham Project Nevada Decatur Ala Clarence Norris

Cubs defeat Bees 5 to 1 behind Carleton's eight hits

Chicago Cubs rout the Bees 5 to 1 as Tex Carleton limits Boston with an eight hit outing. Bees fail to mount offense while Cubs secure a firm position in the standings. Other scores note Philadelphia ends a 15 game winless streak by beating the White Sox 3 to 1 in nine innings.

Boston Chicago Cubs Bees Tex Carleton Chicago Carleton Nee Barenatts Buah Hutch- Inson Eng Lopex St. Lous Philadelphia Leon Patabargh New York Chscignati Broklyn Philadelphia, Athletics White Sox Bill Dietrich Caster Brucker Dietrich Bowell Detroit Gomez Dickey Rowé Lawson Russell Gill Tebbatts Washington Chavalene Rose Appleton Ferrell Whiteniil Pytisis Marcum Berg Hildebrand Taffman

Franco Spain fronts claim Madrid offensive halted

A Franco-Spanish front line report claimed government offensives around Albarracin and Madrid stalled, with Madrid-Valencia troops driven from Moro hill near Albarracin and a large push halted. Franco stated no large concentration for city capture, inviting reporters to inspect fronts while noting Egypt-like truth. Four more government planes were reported down on Madrid’s western front, bringing eight day losses to 61. In Fredonia Kansas Cecil King nine died in Verdigris river rescue attempt by his aunt Tony Dell Roach who survived.

Hendaye Albarracin Aragon Spain Madrid-Valencia Francisco Franco Madrid Moro Hill Teruel Franco Salamanca Fredonia Kan H— Cecil King Tony Dell Roach George King Miss Roach

Gerard Returns With Comment on Coronation Attire

New York July 15 Former ambassador to Germany Gerard praised American attire at Britain's coronation ceremonies noting the knee breeches and form-fitting knee-pants. He highlighted peers including Robert W. Bingham Winthrop Aldrich Thomas J. Watson Curtis Bok and Joseph E Davies as examples of the well-dressed delegation.

New York W. Gerard Germany Robert W.bingham Winthrop. Aldrich Thomas J. Watson International “Business Machines “Corporation Curtis Bok Joseph E. Davies Russia Tient

First Term Senators Favor Barkley for Leader Choice

A Washington report says first term senators at a conference endorsed the idea that the President should pick the leader. Senator Herring of Iowa chaired and said most of 14 first term Democrats favored Senator Barkley of Kentucky but awaited President Roosevelt’s indication of his choice.

Washington GPA Ship Herring Iowa Barkley Kentucky Roosevelt

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