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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1940

Page

6

Churchill urges peaceful end to China Japan war with Burma accord

London reports Prime Minister Churchill offered good offices for a peaceful settlement of the China Japan war. Britain concluded a temporary Burma road accord with Japan to curb war supplies to China while preserving China’s status. He warned against mass child emigration and said the refugee project was postponed not abandoned.

London Churchill Great Britain Those of Commons Britain Japan Burma China Leslie Hore-Belisha Burma Road United States Soviet Russia Hongkong British Isles Dominions Hong Kong Spear East

Dr Reisner Dies Former Atchison Editor Pastor of Broadway Temple

Dr Christian F Reisner a 68 year old Methodist Episcopal minister and former city editor of the Daily Champion Atchison died after a major operation He helped pioneer church billboard advertising and once disclosed how to spot a speakeasy Funeral services will be held at the Broadway Temple in New York with bishops and ministers assisting. body to be taken to Atchison for burial.

New York Christian F. Reisner Broadway Daily Champion Atchison, Kan Temple Reisner Ensworth Reisner Strath- Moor Methodist Church of

McEnaught Ouster Case Heard By Topeka Court

Commissioner Harris has taken the case under advisement after a week of hearings in which Attorney General Parker seeks the ouster of Topeka Police Chief Charles D. McEnaught. Mayor John Vial Scott testified about a campaign donor offer and McEnaught’s denial. Final arguments will be scheduled, with court findings to follow.

Tope S ‘ Court Fred ™Ris Jay S. Parker Charles D. McEnaught Topeka John Vial Scott McKnaught Scott McKnaugh Harris

Kansas Delegates Praise Efficient Convention System In Chicago

Kansans at the Chicago convention praise the "Kansas System" for ticket control and smooth sessions. Mrs Georgia Sgaw and Brodrick run headquarters circulating tickets one by one. Kansas women attend tea shows and a federation breakfast. Bob George’s Missouri vice presidential campaign draws private discontent among some delegates. Blanche Cooper, Brodrick’s secretary, reports long hours at the Palmer House.

Chicago Kansas Brodrick Georgia Knsas Tinois Federation of Women’s Clubs Georgia Clark Bob George Lebo Lloyd C. Stark Missouri Bob Stark George Blanche Cooper Palmer House

Beves Foster A Blaze Keep Firemen Away

Oshkosh fire crews battle a stubborn blaze at a Wisconsin barn on July 18 as residents report bees aiding the flames with a curious cooperative effort. Local authorities warn against nearby hazards while the cause is under investigation.

Bees Attack Firefighters After Barn Blaze

A fire at Henry Berholtz's barn drew thousands of angry bees that swarmed the fire department as they battled the flames. Firemen withdrew when overwhelmed, allowing the barn to burn while a sand sea stretched from the Gulf of Mexico. The article notes Dr. Wetmore explaining how birds evolved from reptiles with jaws and teeth.

Henry Berholtz Gulf of Mexico Wetmore

Kansas Birds With Teeth Described by Smithsonian Expert

Dr. Alexander Wetmore reported on six foot long ancient birds with teeth found in fossil remains across Kansas. He said these were the oldest true birds traceable in North America, living as dinosaurs faded and the Midwest landscape changed.

Washington Kansas Alexander ‘Wetmore Smithsonian Institution North American Midwest

De Soto Notes on Local Visits and Nuptials

Mr and Mrs George T Crawford of Kansas City visited Mrs Crawford’s parents Mr and Mrs Edwin D Morgan and honeymooned on Lake Superior shores. Esther Morgan to wed Virgil Ellis of De Soto on January 6 and will live in De Soto. Lyle Morgan of Los Angeles announces the birth of their child.

George T. Crawford Kansas City de Soto de Soto Rural High School Lyle Morgan Los Angeles

Local residents noted for visits and illness in Johnson Leavenworth area

Reports list Mrs. Soule’s illness in Farmington with care from J. Will Baker, visits by Mrs. Baker and others from Kansas City and St. Joseph. Family updates include Mrs. Gardner’s illness at Valley Falls, travel notes for Mr. Chappell and Ed Williams, and several weekend guests in Lawrence and Gardner.

Merly Pearl Johnson and Leaven’north County A. J. Will Baker F. E. Soule George" Bro St. Joseph Pa Seaton Seaton Jay Yarnell Kansas City Rs. Jacob Shellacson Morgan John Chappell Kasas City Ed Williams Nevada Chappell Giebner Ressa Gardner Valley Falls Kate ‘Penner Lawrence H. Penner Penner Clifford Eisele Russell Midgett

Mrs Tackwell Visits Kin Then Trips To Marysville

Mrs Tackwell drove to Frankfort Saturday to visit her parents and then proceeded to Marysville to see her sister She was escorted home by two nieces Margret Mary Jean and Mary Lewis Nork who will stay about two weeks They spent Monday with Marjorie Cooper in Kansas City Also Mrs Vernon Williams spent several days last week in Lawrence with her daughter Mrs Marie Carlson who was acutely ill

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