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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1938
Page
2
The Peccaison Zeitung reports the formation of a national Jewish federation in Germany. Rabbi Leo Bheck of Berlin named president. The move aims to coordinate emigration efforts as authorities tighten restrictions and many Jews face barriers to leaving.
The fragment asks seven age questions including eye closing, mean Earth sun distance, golf challenge result between Denny Shute and Ralph Guldahl, neutralizing acids, turning to PPT, crystallography basics, and inland republic America. The text is garbled and partially unreadable.
National League and American League results from July. Ott homer for the Giants. Reds beat Bees to pull ahead in series. Sox win a doubleheader opener 13 to 8 over the White Sox in 10 innings. Phillies fall to Pirates 9 to 8 as late rally fizzles. Cardinals edge Mets? Noted plays include Hubbel’s pitching and Foxx’s 8th homer, with multiple other game summaries and box-score details.
Secretary Ickes announced in a Washington press conference that RFC support could add about 250 million dollars to the public works program. He cited a working agreement with Jesse H. Jones, RFC chairman, to secure loans from a 1.5 billion fund for large projects, possibly raising total program costs above 1.9 billion.
Soldiers marooned on a rock ledge above the Rio Grande near Santa Helena canyon endure a ninth day on the ledge after a perilous nine mile ride with improvised rope and improvised devices. Rescue teams lower supplies to the stranded group as they await removal.
The report notes rising flood damage along a river in Texas with water spreading toward towns, affecting homes and farms. Paragraphs describe disrupted transport, evacuations, and emergency responses while debris and water progress threaten communities miles from main river channels.
Reported incident shows a light pole falling onto a sidewalk near Teo Hi Hard gion Then peaptington on Saviel Avenue. Bystanders helped as the pole toppled, causing a brief disruption to the parade route.
City and board of trade officials planned to ask the Interstate Commerce Commission to reconsider its decision from yesterday. Five rail privileges granting free steps in transit on certain grain shipments are under scrutiny as groups push for restoration before July 1, 1985. Regions including Omaha, Indianapolis, Duluth, St. Joseph, St. Louis, Memphis, Leavenworth, and Kan. City seek the through rate advantage, arguing river markets are penalized under spring rates.
Jess Sullivan a 50 year old harvest hand from Marionville Missouri climbed Peach town water tower and told onlookers he would end it all Spectators persuaded him to come down promising a fund raising collection for his return to Missouri He paced a narrow ledge for about twenty minutes before descending to safety
Morning notices in Lawrence report football schedules circulated from the Heath Latte office on the hill and alumni letters from Fred Ellsworth. A 62 Vermont Street resident Hardin is reported missing from his mooring by the Kaw River. Sheriff Fred Vogler says the craft has been missing about two weeks and is believed stolen. A separate note mentions a Lee White boat near Mammoth Springs Yellowstone trip with Mrs Falkenstein hailed by a passerby who turned out to be Glenn Cunningham en route to Idaho. Temperature rose 17 degrees to 87 at noon then cooled, recorder notes show a rise then slight drop by mid afternoon.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a feud involving E Mor gan and a deposed Tate and an investigation committee. It mentions doctors Morgan and Morgan motions and suspicions about a false picture in a TVA booklet and unclear oral answers during the inquiry.
The Williams Roberts Motor Company at 609 Massachusetts Street marks its first anniversary as a Ford agency. C D Williams and W B Roberts Jr opened a year ago after scouting the Midwest for a suitable site and expanding from five to twenty employees. The motto emphasizes customer satisfaction through quality cars and service.
Hogs 2 500 uneven opening slow down 240 lb hogs around 10 lower than Wednesday averages top 9.90. cattle and calves mixed steady to firm with grass steers up to 15 higher. sheep 8 000 spring lambs steady to weak. Estimated receipts Cattle 1 000 calves 300 hogs 1 000 sheep 1 000. Kansas City hay unchanged 15 cars traded. Government bonds close with Treasury 3% June 106.9.
Stock market gains quieted amid a slow session led by motor shares and steel industry optimism. Transfers ran under 1,006,000 shares as traders weighed pending indicators and a prior downturn, with notable rises in Briggs Mfg, U S Steel, Bethlehem, Sears Roebuck, and southern Pacific.
An unclear market report notes mixed moves in aluminum and industrials with some gains and set backs. Corn and cotton futures show declines while other commodities post uneven results in late Chicago trading.
President Roosevelt resumes fishing in Gardiner's Bay aboard the cruiser Houston anchored near Hood Island in the Galapagos archipelago. The July voyage continues with the aim of pursuing sport fishing amid distant island waters.
Tombchow Clinics sponsored by the Lawrence Kiwanis Club will be held tomorrow afternoon starting at 2 o'clock. Dr. C. G. B. Francisco will supervise the event.
Orthopedic clinic operates at the city building location on Eighth and Vermont streets with Dr. E J Gibson in charge. The clinic is housed in the Chamber of Commerce rooms within the Wren building.
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