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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1940

Page

3

Garner Says He Won’t Decide on Third Term

Washington July 23 Garner rode south to ward Texas silent on a Roosevelt third term or plans to finish his own second term. He told reporters he could change his mind while boarding a special train with Mrs Garner. The visit included farewells and visits with old allies as Garners head home to Texas for the primary.

Washington Price Garner Texas Roosevelt Chicago Union Station Ever Cactus Jack Jhis Rayburn D- Ex House Garners Garner Goodve Norris Ind Neb Glass D-Va Senate Zeke Bonara Washington Senators Griffith Stadium Bonara

Demands for Control of Shanghai International Settlement

The Central China Daily News published by Wang Ching-wei's government threatened to seize police control of the Shanghai international settlement unless three demands were met: handover of Chinese arrested by Nanking, deportation of foreigners ordered banished, and closure of foreign newspapers. The piece accused foreign authorities and publishers of inciting violence and warned the United States cannot preserve the status quo.

Shanghai International Settlement Central China Daily News Wang Ching-Wei China Nanking United States Italy Britain Russia Japan Ny A Wng Chiang Kai-Shek

Misled into Signing Browder Petition in Kansas

Topeka reports that investigators found several persons were misled into signing petitions to place Hart Browder communist presidential candidate on the Kansas ballot. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation and local groups are probing 217 Topeka signers as Secretary of State Frank J. Ryan ruled petitions insufficient. Will share circulator names with federal authorities for protection.

Topeka al F. Jams U. S Attornv Theansas Bureau of Investigation Hart Browder Kansas Frank J. Ryan American Minute Men The American Legion Committee On To American Activities Williams Minute Men

Legislative Council backs systematic tax assessment reforms

Topeka July 23 The legislative council's research department urges systematic methods to determine real estate valuations. It cites 20 years of studies showing little progress in Kansas toward equal and just taxation, proposing maps and rules based on area location and productivity. Salad Bowl on Highway Portland Ore July 23 The salad was plentiful but a little gutsy. A truck loaded with mayonnaise and pickles and another carrying gravel collided at an intersection. All ingredients were well mixed.

Topeka Legislative Council Kansas Portland Ore

Frenchmen Escape to Switzerland Through Underground Route

Thirteen French soldiers fled German-occupied France and reached the Swiss frontier before dawn led by a captain and a lieutenant. They traveled mostly by night over about 120 miles, surrendered arms to a Swiss patrol, and joined other escaped or drifting Allied personnel moving toward neutral or unoccupied zones as German patrols tightened.

Bern Switzerland France Swiss Metz le Temps Petain England

Hotel Manager Waives Rooms During Heat Wave

Bluefield West Virginia July 23. Hotel manager W J Cole says guests will be accommodated without charge if temperatures rise above 90 degrees at any time this season.

Bluefield W. Va P— W. J. Cole

Japan's new cabinet aims to strengthen totalitarian rule

Tokyo reports Premier Konoye declares the first task is strengthening totalitarianism at home and aligning policy with Germany and Italy. Ministers favor a blitzkrieg style diplomacy, prioritizing national defense and mobilizing total national strength for expansionist aims.

Tokyo Japan Fumimaro Konoye South Seas Germany Italy Adolf Hitler

Premier signals inner government with militarists

Knoye stated that a minimum standard of living will be assured and refused to commit on foreign policy until cabinet council deliberations. The remarks echoed a belief he will place full responsibility on the army and navy for Japan's future, a policy foreshadowed by the inner government he formed with militarists in key positions.

Knoye Japan

Puzzled Bahamans Question Duke of Windesaris Appointment

In Nassau on July 23 Bahamans speculate why the former king of 500 million subjects is sent to govern 68 thousand residents. They guess Britain may plan a new dominion including Bahamas and other Caribbean islands and note the duke’s role may be to court the United States as super salesmanship.

Nassau Bahamas Bahamans Duke of Windsor Britain Bermuda Barbados Jamaica Trinidad and Tobago Windward Island Leeward Islands British Guiana British Honduras United States

Lay-down strike keeps patients in beds at Douglas County

In Omaha on July 23 nine women and four men at Douglas County hospitals began a lay-down strike to protest moves to Clearview Home twelve miles away. Commissioner Leonard Bergman favors relocation for economy, while patient Henry Mosher cites creeping paralysis and vows to stay put until the condition improves.

Omaha Douglas County Clearview Leonard Bergman Henry Mosher Lou Gehrig

Weekend Travels of Oswego Residents Across Several States

Local residents were noted traveling and visiting relatives over the weekend. Donald Black and Dale Martin spent time in Oswego with friends while Miss Mary Margaret Williams returned from Arkansas City. Clarence Broadfoot aided by bringing him home from Silver Lake, and plans were noted for Epworth League Institute.

Donald Black Dale‘ Martin Oswego Mary Margaret Williams Arkansas City Philip Barnthouse Lawrence Clarence P. Broadfoot Ethel Katherine Helen Silver Lake Baldwin Monnday Clarence Broadfoot Clarence Epworth League Institute Dean Grace Irwin Ozarks C. J. Fischer J. M. Montgomery California Montgomery Teri Jimmie Fischer Merle Fischer Kansas City Lloyd McHenry Shirley Columbia Mr. McHenry Rollo Mueller McHenrys Wilkes-Barre Baldwin McHenry R.E. McHenry Dean Earl Arnold Nashville Tenn Dr. Arnold Baker Vanderbilt University Topeka Dean Arnold Iola Eugene Chubb Baxter Springs Alva Chubb Robert Harold Perry Burrows Ottawa Margaret Burrows

Mrs Martin Hosts Slumber Party For Hazel Hill Friends

Mrs. Mary Martin entertained Hazel Hill and a group of girls Friday evening with a show and a slumber party on the Martin porch. The next morning a breakfast, served by Mrs. Martin, preceded the departure and the guests voted her a lovely hostess. Attending were Mary Davison Lavonne Martin Theodora Christensen Shirley Cook Ellen Schooley Barbara Hitchcock Betty Jean Kinyon Elma Rhine Magdalene Erdman Peggy Buchanan Margaret Ann Guest. Prof. W J Williams returned Friday from New York City where he attended a Methodist committee meeting. Florence Stoskoph and Rev. Richard Dickan of Baxter Springs were married Tuesday morning at First Methodist Baldwin with Dr James Chubb officiating. An informal reception followed. The couple will reside in Baxter Springs where the groom is pastor of the Presbyterian church. Only immediate relatives attended.

Robert McHenry Mary Martin Hazel Hill Martin Mary Lou Davison Lavonne Martin Theodora Christensen Shirley Cook Ellén Schooley Ing James 8. Chubb Dickan Baxter Springs Presbyterian Church

Navy awards Goerz Flour Mills $23065 for wheat flour

The navy has granted Goerz Flour Mills Company of Newton Kansas a contract totaling 23065 dollars for wheat flour. This notice appears in the Journal-World classified bargains page.

Washington Navy Goerz Flour Mills Company of Newton Kan Journal-World

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