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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1938

Page

5

Democrats Edge Roosevelts Liberal Drive In Primary Battles

Washington dispatch notes six state contests ahead of August primaries testing President Roosevelt's liberal appeal. Kentucky sees Barkley versus Chandler for renomination, while Missouri Virginia and West Virginia vote August 2. Tennessee August 4. Kentucky August 6. Dodd Jr. campaigns in Virginia. McGill in Kansas. Reed Knapp and Fisher challenge in Missouri. Crump TeKellar factions in Tennessee with Browning and Berry involvement.

Washington Roosevelt Missouri Virginia West Virginia Tennessee Kentucky Senate Alben W. Barkley A. B. Chandler Barkley House Virginias William E. Dodd, Jr Germany Howard W. Smith Dodd Smith Bennett Champ Clark Willis H. Meredith Missouri House Joseph T. Davis St. Louis Kansas George McGill Joe Dohner John Amilton Gerald Winrod Winrod Clyde M. Reed Dallas Knapp J. C. Fisher E. H. Crump Memphis K. O

Pick-A-Back Dance Debuts At New York Convention

Two New York girls demonstrated a new rival to the shag named the pick a back before 400 dance instructors at a convention of the Dancing Teachers Business association. The routine featured tap steps and acrobatics ending with one girl resting on the other’s back, echoing Britain’s transatlantic Mercury plane.

New York Dancirg Teachers Business Association Britain Mercury

Sinclair Lewis Wins Warm Debut as Actor in Cohasset

Sinclair Lewis, Nobel laureate novelist, made his debut as an actor in his play It Cant Happen Here at Cohasset summer theater. The town hall sold out, critics praised his convincing performance as editor Doremus Jessup, and Director Alexander Dean lauded him.

Cohasset Mass Sinclair Lewis Vermont Lewis Alexander Dean Doremus Jessup

Fire spreads over 100000 acres in Oregon blaze

A grass and timber fire on the Warm Springs Indian reservation in Bend Oregon grew across more than 100000 acres. Frank Stratton and Alden Williams, who flew over the area, said the fire remained out of control on the southwest front as flames moved along the Deschutes river toward Seekseckqua Shitike creeks and the Metolius river bench.

Bend Ore Warm Springs Indian Reservation Frank Stratton Alden Williams Deschutes River Indian Agency Seekseckqua Shitike Creeks Metolius River

Joint Picnic for Colored Persons Planned at Lincoln Park

A joint picnic for colored residents of Lawrence, sponsored by Lincoln school and Lincoln park, is set for Friday at Lincoln Park. Entertainment will include ball games boxing matches and music by boys from the CCC camp at Lone Tar.

Lawrence Lincoln School Lincoln Park CCC Lonetar

Roosevelt reports his Pacific cruise aboard Houston

President Roosevelt writes his own dispatch from the cruiser Houston anchored off Albemarle Island in the Galapagos group. He details shellback initiation aboard King Neptune proceedings for 300 pollywogs and reports clear weather, 20 mile visibility, southerly winds, and temperatures from 64 to 74 degrees while he fished and surveyed the island shores.

Roosevelt U.S. Naval Radio Pacific Ocean Houston Tephen Early America Naval Radio San Francisco U.S Albemarle Island King Neptune Davy Jones Royal Court San Salvador Island Albemarle Early

Bachman Praises Hoch Auditorium at Midwestern Music Camp

Harold Bachman of Chicago praised Hoch auditorium for its size cooling and acoustics as he serves as guest conductor for the Midwestern music camp bands and orchestra during the final camp week in Lawrence Kansas. He plans 24 to 25 new numbers for the ensemble and will conduct two Sunday concerts before returning to Chicago for summer engagements.

Harold Bachman Chicago Hoch Auditorium Bachman Moscow Ida University of Idaho University of Chicago United States Fine Arts Lawrence Fowler Grove

Sheppard Threatens Names Of Senators Failing To Report Expenses

Washington reports Senator Sheppard of Texas warned he will publish the names of senatorial candidates who have not reported campaign expenses to the expenditure committee. Extra time will be allowed for reasonable excuses. The committee plans to review complaints of improper political practices across Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Illinois, Missouri, Georgia, and North Dakota. Investigators will report on Kentucky, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania inquiries.

Washington Sheppard D-Tex Senate Kentucky Pennsylvania Tennessee Illinois Missouri Georgia North Dakota A. H. Greening Springfield Ill Senate Committee

Unity Society Study Class Teaches Practical Faith

The Unity Society will hold a study class in practical Christianity on Wednesday at 2:00 PM in the parish house of the Congregational church. Miss Nettie Wyatt of Kansas City will lead the lesson titled Faith.

Congregational Church Nettie Wyatt Kansas City

Watkins and Hill Receive Marriage License

A marriage license was issued at the courthouse yesterday to Robert B. Watkins of Topeka and Catherine C. Hill of San Antonio Texas. The couple was married by Probate Judge L. H. Menger.

Court House Robert B. Watkins Topeka Catherine C. Hill San Antonio Tex L. H. Menger

Campaign Expenditures Questioned After Reported Figures

A political committee reported expenditures of 23 973 329 dollars while observers say actual spending was more than double that amount. The dispute centers on the cost figure reported and the true outlays for the campaign.

Roosevelt Baby Visit Highlights First Grandchild

Mrs. Franklin D Roosevelt visited her newborn grandchild at a Pennsylvania hospital today marking her first trip to Franklin Delano Roosevelt since the boy’s birth a week ago. The report notes military law in a state of siege and mentions a skull fracture at the base.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Franklin Delano Roosevelt Pennsylvania Hospital

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