Draft Roosevelt Demonstration At Chicago Convention
At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago delegates heard Mayor Edward J Kelly urge drafting Franklin D Roosevelt for a third term describing him as the man the nation needs. The session opened with Farley signaling his own nomination while discussions of potential running mates and unity followed amid reports Roosevelt would accept the renomination.
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Illinois
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AFL President urges labor plank at Democratic platform talks
William Green told platform framers the AFL seeks protections for labor standards in defense work and a labor secretary from AFL ranks. He denied endorsing a Roosevelt third term, while other speakers pressed immigration limits and anti extremist measures.
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Britain to Close Burma Road Cutting Off Supplies to China
London reports authoritative British circles say Britain offered to close the Burma Road for three months to pressure Japan toward peace. The move would halt mainly American war supplies to China while the US notes no objections. Britain would retain freedom of action if talks fail. China protests the plan as unfriendly while Hull emphasizes an independent US policy in the Far East.
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Crop Insurance Leader to Speak at Chamber Luncheon
Lawrence Norton head of Kansas crop insurance program will address the Chamber of Commerce luncheon tomorrow at 12:20 PM in the Hotel Eldridge. Topic: Stabilizing and Increasing the Agricultural Income and Its Relation to Business. All interested citizens invited. reservations via 485.
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Eldridge
Annenberg Pays First Installment on Settlement
Philadelphia publisher Annenberg paid $800,000 as the first installment on an $8,000,000 settlement plus interest to settle civil income tax claims. Carter H. Harrison announced the payment as a federal court hearing opened on Annenberg’s probation plea. A further $200,000 was due by November 1.
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Miners Escape Sonman Mine Blast Near Johnstown
Five miners emerged from the Sonman mine slope 16 after a gas explosion, with 50 more believed trapped. Earlier 13 escaped from slope 18, as rescue teams and the U S Bureau of Mines coordinate efforts. the mine operated by Koppers Coal.
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Pittsburgh
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Koppers Coal Company
Solo Flight Progress Report For Lawrence Aviation Program
All but 14 of 60 civilian aviation students in the Lawrence airport summer program had soloed by week three. They logged 236 hours last week, 644 hours total for three weeks. About 15 students near readiness for private licenses. Soloists include Hollis Been Shallow Water Donald Boardman St Francis Robert Faucett Independence Mo William McKnight Lawrence.
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Robert Faucett
Independence
William McKnight
Lawrence
Potato market firm as unwashed Cobblers at 80 cents per hundred
The potato market stayed firm with price on unwashed Cobblers at 80 cents per hundred. Buyers avoided washed potatoes and most washing equipment was idle. Wheat held at 56 cents for number one wheat, unchanged from Saturday.
Red Cross Supplies Arrive Berlin
A German radio report cites Le Petit Dauphinois stating an American Red Cross gift of 6000 tons of foodstuffs arrived at Marseille. The aid message is dated July 15 and linked to Berlin via radio.
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Batista Appears to Have Won Cuba's Presidential Election
Havana July 15 Batista appeared to win Cuba’s presidential election, facing scattered violence that left five dead. Unofficial counts show a three to two margin over Ramon Grau San Martin across 1 574 precincts with 239 263 votes to 140 460. Raul Menocal led Havana mayoral race with 64 304 votes to 59 022 for Miguel Mariano Gomez in 531 of 844 precincts. The president elect will take office for a five year term next October. Batista could have become president earlier but chose to remain head of the armed forces since the 1930s revolt.
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Axis Ultimatum Forecast to Britain by Italian Editor
Virginio Gayda forecast a Rome Berlin axis ultimatum to Britain to surrender or be destroyed. He said preparations for a full assault including massive aerial bombardment would occur within days. Churchill warned Britain would fight on, pledging a long war and readiness to defend the empire.
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Maestros in for Midwestern Music Camp at University
Two renowned conductors arrive on campus to lead rehearsals for a week. Karl Krueger of the Kansas City Philharmonic will conduct the camp orchestra and lecture on conducting, while Dr. A Austin Harding of the University of Illinois will direct the camp band. Both will perform Sunday concerts after the training week.
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University of Illinois
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University
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200 Mile Idaho Forest Fire Spurs Massive Battle
Missoula reports a new wind-driven forest blaze leaping from Canada into northern Idaho as crews totaling 8 000 to 10 000 fight fires across a 200 mile front. Foresters hold 1 700 men in the Kankiksu area and additional crews are deployed with air support and parachute drops to isolate and check spreading flames.
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Luxembourg Royal Family Sails to U S A aboard Tren ton
The Luxembourg royal party departed Lisbon for the United States today on the U S cruiser Tren ton. Grand Duchess Charlotte Adelgonde did not accompany them, remaining behind with the land duchess and consort Prince Felix of Bourbon Parma. The group includes Prince Jean 19, Prince Charles 13, and Princesses Elizabeth 18, Marie-Adelaide 16, Marie-Gabrielle 15, and Alix 11.
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Highway Injury Fatal Near Holton Kansas
John Spears Kaul 23 died from injuries after a motorcycle collision with a bridge near Hanover. Kaul, a former Kansas State College student, was said to be the son of Mr and Mrs Frank Kaul. The crash occurred July 15 in Holton Kansas.
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Tomorrow's Shoppertunity Day Sale Across Lawrence Stores
Eleven Lawrence stores cooperate for a joint Shoppertunity Day with special values advertised on a full Journal-World page. Sponsors include Lawrence Hardware, Weaver's, Pertney's, Montgomery Ward, Jeffries, Haynes Keene, Gibbs Clo Co, Green Bros, Starling Furniture, and Lawrence Paint & Wallpaper.
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A S Eliot to Run Lake Concessions at Douglas County
The Douglas county commissioners awarded A S Eliot the lake concessions for Lone Star Lake. Eliot, sole bidder, will operate boat rentals and sell bait foods and fishing supplies while prohibiting beer sales. The three and a half year contract includes options and potential higher annual payments if a county building is used for the concession. Boats and dock plans were outlined for the August 27 opening.
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Malott Family to Travel to Honolulu and Home
Chancellor Deane W. Malott and his father M. H. Malott depart tomorrow with three children. They will travel by train to Los Angeles then sail from San Francisco to Honolulu arriving about a week before Labor Day. The Chancellor plans to return to the University after the holiday.
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Girl Falls From Horse Fractures Skull In Accident
Peggy Wilson six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs D 8 Wilson of 1146 New York street sustained a fractured skull after slipping from a horse during a riding lesson near Chamney dairy. She was reported in fair to good condition at Lawrence Memorial hospital after the incident on Saturday morning. The instructor Gail Mott said the horse was gentle and stopped after the fall as he helped the child.
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Army orders 627 light tanks in largest peace time purchase
The Army contracted 627 light tanks from American Car and Foundry, the largest peace-time order to date. The deal totals about $11 million. Tanks, around 12 tons, will be built at Berwick Pennsylvania with four 30 caliber and one 45 caliber machine guns and one 37 millimeter anti aircraft gun.
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American Car and Foundry Company
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Roosevelt Talks by Telephone With Farley at Democratic Convention
President Roosevelt used a new White House Chicago line to reach James Farley on the convention floor. Stephen Early said Farley reported things were going well as the party presses toward renomination amid a potential third term clash. Secretary Hull planned luncheon with Roosevelt as talk of Pan American conference in Havana begins.
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Guns Make a Trek Through Lawrence on Way to Camp Ripley
A battalion plus headquarters company of the First Regiment Field Artillery from Fort Sill Oklahoma passed through Lawrence en route to Camp Ripley Minnesota for maneuvers. The 805 enlisted men and 49 officers traveled in 170 high wheeler trucks with twenty 75 millimeter guns. They camped at Fort Leavenworth after a nine hour 232 mile leg and expect to bivouac at Fort Des Moines tonight. The units will meet Lawrence National Guard next month in the Ripley drill area.
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Bullitt Returns to U S as France Ambassador for Consultation
Secretary Hull announced William C. Bullitt ambassador to France will come to the United States for consultations. Bullitt's future assignment remains to be decided. He traveled to Spain to strengthen Washington ties, with Lisbon reports noting a return voyage on an American clipper. Hull also said some diplomatic officials may relocate to London to join refugee governments as American missions withdraw from four German-occupied nations.
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Bastille Day Observed Amid Tears and Purges In France
Bastille Day marking 15 years of freedom was observed in sorrow as Petain attended a service and bowed with a tearful crowd. The interior ministry ordered several journalists to depart Paris amid a purge noted by German radio, while reports say 1000 French sailors were killed in the Megara El Kebir engagement.
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University men in a cooking school
A 10 day cooking school for men students will be instituted at the University September 3 in preparation for the opening of three men's dormitories. Twenty four men have been invited to return to the campus for domestic instruction from Miss Carlotta Stewart Nellis of Topeka.
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Otisville
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Kan
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R. D. Montgomery
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Showers Forecast Across Eastern Kansas Skies
Topeka reports cooling breezes and possible showers in eastern counties over the next 36 hours. Fort Riley received rain earlier, with elevations of eastern areas expected to see light showers tonight. Skies clear tomorrow as northern winds keep temperatures near 85 to 90. Western Kansas hotter with Goodland at 105, while eastern corn fields face rain and unsettled conditions.
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Stock Market Index Shows 60 Stocks Average
The index of 60 stocks reports an average of 41.1 on Saturday with a trading day reading near 412.
Weather summary for Kansas with cooling trend and showers
The Kansas weather forecast shows partly cloudy skies with scattered thundershowers in the southeast and extreme east, cooler overall except near extremes. Tuesday is expected to be fair and cooler in the southeast and extreme east, with 24 hour temperatures ranging from a high near 90 to a low around 60, and a 24 hour minimum of 69 recorded earlier.
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