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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1940
Page
1
The Roosevelt second term bid appears certain with Henry Wallace set as vice presidential candidate after a formal ceremony in Chicago. Delegates, eager for a final decision, await Roosevelt’s telegram reply while Wallace gains broad support from party leaders and key officials.
German raiders hit England Wales Scotland and shipping in the English Channel but reports say vital targets were missed. bombers attacked steamers and towns with limited damage and few casualties while fighters and anti aircraft fire drove off targets.
Postmaster Roger Williams announced that instructions are expected soon for registering aliens under the act passed by Congress on June 28. All aliens will be fingerprinted and must provide arrival dates, entry place, intended stay, and criminal history if any. Penalties include 1000 dollars fine and six months in jail for noncompliance, with smaller penalties for failing to notify immigration authorities when moving.
Britain plans a fortified diet with vitamin and calcium salt added to bread. Robert Boothby, parliamentary secretary to the Ministry of Food, announced the measure in the House of Commons stating the wartime diet would be strengthened.
The 60‑stock index finished at 41.7, matching yesterday’s level. Analysts note a mixed session with gains in some sectors offset by declines in others.
Secretary Hull heads a U S delegation south for the second Pan American conference since the war, with plans for talks in Havana to extend Panama efforts. The group includes trade agriculture and monetary experts and travels via Miami to Havana to discuss mandates defense and Axis threat containment.
County Treasurer Roy Flory announced all delinquent real estate taxes will be published four times in August. Delinquencies as of July 25 will appear. Persons wishing to avoid listing must pay their 1939 taxes in full before July 25.
The Kaw valley potato harvest is nearly finished with four or five carloads still to be dug. Market activity was hard to establish due to limited supply. Wheat sits at 58 cents per bushel as harvest nears completion.
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks selected Philadelphia as the 1941 convention city in its final session. The 1942 meeting is set to start July 13 in Houston Texas.
Washington July 18 Senator Edward R Burke of Nebraska announced he would bolt the Democratic party and support Wendell L Willkie Republican for president He urged support for Willkie in a letter noting the two term limit and predicted many Democrats would back the GOP nominee Burke had opposed the New Deal and Roosevelt's court plan and had once backed Garner for the Democratic nomination
Chicago July 18. President Roosevelt reportedly selected Frank Walker of New York as chairman of the Democratic committee to succeed James A Farley who is expected to retire. If Walker declines, a strategy board may run the campaign. Walker, president of the Publix Comerford theater chain, has prior national party roles and ties to the emergency council. White House says decision on a third term pending official convention notification.
Chicago July 18 Senator Burke Neb issued statements on his stance as J C Quigley a Democrat from Nebraska criticizes Burke for backing Willkie and questions his loyalty Ritchie a Nebraska Deca says Burke's stance disappoints him Norris ind Neb notes Burke's anti third term call as ill advised and Coffee Neb warns against supporting a third term President.
The New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Indians 9 to 6 as six first inning runs helped them overcome a 6 to 0 deficit. Joe DiMaggio Buddy Rosar and Red Rolfe homered in the 10 hit attack for New York.
Bad weather again prevented British air raids on the continent with several planes returning after failing to locate targets. The air ministry communique noted raids yesterday afternoon on depots in the Ruhr Ghent and concentrations of Karape in Dutch and Belgian areas.
Chicago July 18 James A Farley announced that Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt would appear at the Democratic national convention tonight after the President's speech. She would fly from New York arriving about 5 p.m. central standard time and decide her role with Farley's guidance.
Warden James Johnston says nearly 1000 inmates at Alcatraz are eating sparingly in a cafeteria style diet after a partial hunger strike began last Monday. About 250 federal prisoners are involved. authorities report no incidents or protests beyond reduced meals, with no decision yet on further action.
About 30 boys aged 9 to 14 will meet Lawrence Witanians at the courthouse at 6 15 tomorrow night to begin the Third Annual Council Reet held at Browns grove. The camp, run by the social service committee, includes camping activities with swimming, handicrafts and baseball. The camp ends Sunday afternoon with a rally and awards. Attendees bring eating utensils bedding and a vegetable or two for stew. remaining meals are provided by the Witanians with local merchants’ help.
The Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will help run a tag sale on Saturday to raise funds for Salvation Army war relief. The county aims to raise 350 by Monday and seeks about 100 helpers including Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Volunteers should call Mrs Charles E Daniels. Collections are taken in churches and at ball games, with a rummage sale of furniture and clothing planned to boost donations.
Topeka records 104 degrees marking the fourth day above 100 this year. The all time for the date stands at 110 degrees set in 1936 as heat persists through mid July.
Prince Paul of Yugoslavia sails toward the Italian border from Belgrade as tensions rise with Italy and Yugoslavia in mid July. The regent’s movements signal possible diplomacy or escalation amid the theater of war in Europe.
The board of education approved a 338590.20 dollar budget for 1940 41 and authorized publication on July 25 with a public hearing set for August 5. The proposed levy would be 17 mills, 1.25 mills higher than last year, driven by reduced cash on hand, salary and personnel increases, and tax revenue changes.
Lawrence logged 100 degrees for the first time this summer with highs near the century mark. Historical comparisons show 1934 and 1936 had many more 100 degree days, while 1937 and 1938 were milder with fewer century days and a record 110 degrees in August.
In Greenock Scotland on July 18, William Bennet a merchant seaman received an additional thirty days for disobeying orders. He expressed gratitude with a Nazi salute and shouted heil Hitler to the judge who imposed the extra term.
Authoritative sources disclose tonight that Haile Selassie the exiled emperor of Ethiopia is in the Anglo Egyptian Sudan.
Pi Harlow Tibbetts of Dodge City has purchased the Kinsley Graphic, a paper published over six decades by the Lewis family. Miss Cora G Lewis, longtime editor who died earlier this year, shaped its history.
Dr. Lindley gravely ill with pleurisy in Pekin, cablegram to University of Kansas confirms cancellation of Yokohama departure planned for mid July. Lindley, 70, Chancellor Emeritus, and wife Mrs. E H Lindley had traveled through Japan China and India before war altered plans.
Weatherman Flora reports scorching conditions across the plains with 100 to 106 degree highs. No rain expected for dry pastures while possible isolated thunderstorms may occur in the extreme west tonight or Friday. Yesterday's highs included 105 in Phillipsburg and 108 in Yuron, S. D., as a low pressure system keeps heat in Fos region. No heat records are expected this year, Flora notes, recalling Topeka reached 110 degrees four years ago.
Madrid roared with about two hundred thousand Spanish workers marching to demand Gibraltar be returned to Spain. Falangista crowds cheered General Franco’s vow to recover the rocky peninsula seized by Britain over two centuries ago.
Berlin July 18 the German press was non-committal in reacting to President Roosevelt seeking a third term. Editorials offered cautious views of the Democratic foreign policy plank. The Hamburger Freudenblatt noted that political platforms are not fully adhered to after taking office.
The Kansas forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Friday with isolated thunderstorms. It remains warm with continued highs near 102 and overnight lows around 77 as readings compare to last year’s 103 and 78. The report notes a reminder to order the Journal-World for summer delivery.
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