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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1940
Page
2
Paris empties as refugees flood the capital from German advances in Normandy. Residents abandon fashion districts while government offices and newspapers vanish. Street life shrinks as trains run scarce and power and water remain, leaving crowds of refugees moving toward southern towns.
County engineer report shows Lone Star Lake at 3.1 feet below full. Bowersock mill river stage at 11.6 feet, down 0.2 feet from yesterday. Rain totals this week 1.56 inches, 2.11 for the month. June normal 4.75 inches. Local business and travel notes mention Chamber leaders in Wichita, Ashcraft adds two Franco planes to his Lawrence fleet, Hovey Hanna at a Chicago Hikco convention, and new 1941 radio phonographs with photoelectric cell.
In Albany on June 12 Thomas E. Dewey secured a key victory when New York's Republican delegation voted 55 to 37 to replace National Committeeman Kenneth F. Simpson, a foe of Dewey, with J. Russell Sprague of Nassau County, ending months of internal feuding.
United States consulate in Ankara notified 250 Americans in Turkey that they must return to the United States by way of Asia rather than Europe. The move follows concern over four American ships in the eastern Mediterranean carrying manganese and chromium from Russia and Turkey bound for the United States, materials used in munition manufacture, with a risk Italy could halt the ships.
T R. Jr of New York says President Roosevelt seeks one man rule in crisis and to dissolve Congress. He spoke at a Kansas City luncheon with Alf M. Landon and heads to a G O P rally in Atchison after. Six Kansas delegates to the national convention joined the luncheon party.
Senators split over a possible U S entry into war with Wheeler warning a large senate antiwar bloc. Holt cited President Roosevelt backing cease fire protests and warned against belligerency before winter. George proposed voluntary elementary CCC training for 300000 camp youths, while Barkley Byrnes opposed combat use and favored skilled labor needs. Roosevelt sought a 50 million fund to boost Red Cross relief in Europe.
Oscar Emmett Blake 79 of Waverly Kansas died last evening at Lawrence Memorial hospital after weeks of illness. Former Baldwin resident. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. Barnett funeral home Baldwin officiated by Dr. J S Chubb. Survived by wife Minnie Huff Blake three daughters Elsie Aliderdice Lucille Harvey and Colla Berg two sons Eugene Blake and Gerald Blake six grandchildren.
Mrs Sarah A Jackson former Lawrence resident died Monday in Chicago Illinois after coming to Lawrence in 1903 with daughters Ruby Addie and Ruth and son Lawrence She survived by three other children Mrs Addie M Caldwell Cleveland Ruth C Jackson and Lawrence P Jackson Los Angeles five grandchildren and three great grandchildren Interment was in Harms cemetery Horton Kansas in June
F H Olney remains gravely ill after several weeks of serious illness. Medical staff report his condition as very low this afternoon.
Reports say Italy massed 900000 to 1050000 troops on France south frontier while Paris defenders press the Marne line at Chateau Thierry and Meaux. French and American forces turn tide near the Marne as German attacks press north and bombers strike airfields.
A brief notice urges readers to order the Journal Word sent to their summer vacation address. It includes a phone contact labeled 22 for inquiries or placement assistance.
Charley Keller hit a three run homer in the seventh as the world champion Yankees turned back the Tigers 7 to 5. Buck Newsom and Marvin Breuer started, with Bump Hadley earning the win and Al Benton taking the loss. Detroit 2 1 220 100 000 570 New York 0 0 22 0 0 f 3 0 x 7 12 1 Newsom Breuer Hadley Dickey Sullivant.
Alexandria Egypt June 12 34 allies chok e off Italy s communications with her east African empire by blockading the Suez Canal with a strong fleet. British raids on Tripoli Bengali and other Libyan airfields followed as Egypt remained alert for any Italian air retaliation. Raeder reportedly taking an active role in guiding Italian naval actions.
Miss Marie Catherine Hornheart of DeSoto wed Kenneth Quinlan of Linwood in a 4 pm ceremony at the bride’s parents home. After a brief Ozarks honeymoon, the couple will reside in Linwood with Quinlan serving as Linwood Lumber Company manager.
A long list of local social happenings includes weddings in Olathe for Soto and Eleanor Snack with Homer Bowen, and multiple visits among Linwood, Lawrence, Topeka, and Kansas City residents. Attendees name neighbors, relatives, and friends such as the Parry, Tudhope, Reed, and Mundy families, with remarks on anniversaries and a Memorial Day visit.
Corliss Mr and Mrs J Will Baker dined with Jasper LeSueur. Mildred Lopp of Minnesota left after visiting her sister Mrs Chauncey Bird and family in Shawnee. Oma Dent of Kansas City visited with Mrs W H Dent and relatives in De Soto. Fisherman Mr Moore of Olathe caught a fifteen pound fish on Kaw. Various neighbors attended prayers at Lenape schoolhouse. Mrs Sallie Randall listed as sick.
Chicago market notes a drop with wheat down about 0.74 to 1.54 cents and corn also lower amid sluggish domestic and foreign demand and favorable crop prospects. War news adds trade restrictions on low prices. July wheat near 2.2, September near .Government data show yesterday’s volume and open interest across wheat and corn.
Kansas City market report shows 2,000 cattle and 6,000 sheep with uneven demand. Cattle gains include top 5.25 for some weights and calves up to 30 higher. beef cows 6.00 to 7.00, bulls firm, stockers scarce. Sheep see active but steady demand with lambs around 7.50 to 38.00 and few springers slow.
Hogs unchanged. Cattle firmer fed steers slow uneven mostly 10 to 15 lower, best fed loads around 9.50. Sheep and lambs steady with top native springers 10.75 and most good to choice lots 10.25 to 9.50. Slaughter ewes 2.50 to 3.00.
Officially estimated livestock receipts for tomorrow list cattle 1 000 head talves 250 hogs 2 500 and sheep 3 000.
Kansas City market reports show wheat futures with varied gains and losses across No. 2 and No. 3 grades, with closings in the 77 to 79 range for July and September. Corn and oats quotes listed by grade, along with rye barley and maize prices, plus a note on cattle futures. Chicago closes mirror wheat and corn movement with July prices around 82 for wheat and 63 for corn, and futures for oats, rye, lards, and beans recorded. Kansas City hay market details list alfalfa and prairie prices by grade with no receipts.
Mosalea reports new stock with moderate supplies and good demand. California long whites U S No 1 washed under initial ice 2 85 per 40, U S No 1 under ventilation 2 25 40, mostly 2 25 35, some decay noted in sacks. California Bliss U S No 1 washed 50 Ibs 2 65 per 100, 100 Ibs under ventilation 2 35 per 100.
June 12 Kansas City market summary shows eggs firsts 1342 with receipts 12 percent. Buttercreamery butterfat 19 M21, poultry hens S11 percent, roosters 613 8, broilers 15 16, hens under 4 pounds 8 over 4 pounds 10. Local readings include Gralogra 69 yellow corn 67 and other minor items.
Government bonds closed mixed in New York trading on June 12. Treasury issues showed varied results with prices listed as 100.21 for 344-43-40 June, 103.2 for 3443-43-41 March, 117.11 for 4 52-47, and 108.20 for 3865-51. Fed farm mortgage notes traded at 106.11.
Stocks climb as much as four to nine points with ready cash flowing into the market. War stocks led gains while trading later slowed. about 1.5 million shares changed hands before hitting a lull.
Chicago market data shows arrivals at 93 units on track 250, total U S shipments 798, reflecting the latest AP U S Department of Agriculture figures for the potato trade.
The writer contends U S rearmament is driving industrial expansion. Among top readers cited are U S Steel Bethlehem Inland Douge lag Wright Aeronautical Glenn Martin Westinghouse Du Pont Johnn Manville Am Smelting Phelps Dodge AT & T Pressed Steel Car Norfolk and Western Santa Fe New York Central American Woolen and Phillips Petroleum. Cotton rose 60 cents to 1.10 a bale higher.
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