14 Jun 1939
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1939
Page
1
British and French concessions in Tientsin are blockaded by Japan after demands for a wider New Order in East Asia. Britain contemplates countermeasures as 2,250 Allied troops guard the area and USA marines stand offshore. Prices surge amid supply fears. Chinese wary of anti-Japanese charges when moving goods.
In Tientsin on June 14 Japanese officers rejected British mediation and widened demands amid a blockade by Japanese gendarmes and Chinese police. About 120000 residents in the British and French concessions faced supply cuts while Tokyo pressed five conditions including ending protection of anti Japanese groups and use of Japanese schoolbooks. The ultimatum stated cooperation would not be offered until British policy changes.
The Kanwaka 4-H Club Girls held their first meeting at the Toppings home. Virginia Hadl was elected president, Wilma Johnson vice president, and Jane Topping secretary. Twelve members attended with a leader and one guest. next meeting set for June 23 at Mrs. O Connor's.
The 1940 relief appropriation of 1.477 billion dollars is sent to the House from the appropriations committee. It recommends a three man WPA board to replace the administrator role and proposes major changes to WPA rules, oversight, and relief distribution practices.
Washington reports a $1 750 000 emergency appropriation to the agriculture department to up the fight against a grasshopper outbreak. Thousands of tons of poison bait made from bran, sawdust and arsenic are being rushed to the Great Plains and Pacific Northwest as entomologists warn the insects may move into wheat and corn fields if not halted.
In Wauwatosa Wisconsin on June 14 Alderman Edward Ehmke reports residents feed oats soaked in alcohol to starling flocks. The intoxicated birds fall and are removed by an incinerator to reduce the nuisance.
Storms swept across Kansas with damaging winds and heavy rain. Widespread power lines downed and wheat damage reported in Sumner, Harper, Ness City, and Larned. Greatest rainfall measured near Great Bend with 4.5 inches. Wichita and Topeka recorded several inches in hours, while thundershowers persisted with cooler, unsettled conditions expected.
P Torvald Danielson files a one dollar damage suit against O Bardahl claiming a careless handshake caused a sprained thumb. The suit notes the incident occurred in Seattle on June 14.
Lahsing Kansas June 14 UPi minus 18 leaders punished 228 coal miners at the Kansas penitentiary returned to work after a brief underground strike. Warden M F Amrine warned convicts against racketeers and indicated ringleaders would face the prison disciplinary board.
Governor Payne Ratner lauded Warden M F Amrine for his handling of a mutiny by more than 200 convicts in coal mines. He said Amrine did a fine job and justified the governor's decision to place him in charge of the prison administration.
About one thousand students had registered by noon for KU s 37th annual summer session with a record likely to be set. Last year 1231 enrolled and 1262 the 1937 mark. Final registration day approaches with 263 needed for a new record. Classes begin tomorrow in eight schools. Final exams August 9. Watson Library hours posted.
Brewster New York June 14 a terrific explosion and fire resulted from escaping gas drifting across an alley into a restaurant today claiming its second and third victims Five others lay critically burned in nearby hospitals The dead are Nora Molineaux 78 proprietor Alphonse Chaisson 35 a deliveryman and Lena Garnsey 45 a cook Police Chief Charles Schaefer said workmen were installing a gas tank across an alley when a relief valve was loosened accidentally The fumes seeped through nearby buildings
New York state ends its worst drought since 1903 as a night of rain drenches farm lands near Albany. The weather relief comes after extended dry conditions across the region.
The King and Queen reached Prince Edward Island for a four hour stay after a New Brunswick farewell at Cape Tormentine. Saint John reports the royal journey began four weeks ago and will continue to Nova Scotia tonight before ending tomorrow.
The Cemeteries of America owning Memorial Park in Lawrence and units in Kansas City Kan Topeka Wichita and Hutchinson is placed in receivership by order of a federal court pending action. The case originated in Shawnee County District Court with stockholder Evadean Alderfer and owners of Topeka lots alleging inadequate maintenance funds and mismanagement by W M Woodruff and director Max Schuchardt.
The 10 week old Haldon Fink, stolen from his Clyde home, was found in Green creek on the George Thomson farm seven miles west. Sheriff Myers says the disappearance appears to be a kidnapping and has enlisted the FBI. Death is ruled homicide by drowning with no clear signs of violence.
In Baltimore on June 14 three investigations into an alleged attack on Melvin Bridge a 14 year old Jewish student at Gwynn's Falls Junior High were ordered by Mayor Howard W Jackson. Bridge said a swastika marked his neck and 40 pupils are involved in the inquiry with several suspensions and an arrest in a retaliatory incident.
The Kansas commission of revenue and taxation approved issuing emergency warrants totaling 7331.26 for Lawrence to cover a budgeting error. Funds will be split among hospital hydrant rental light white way library and band. warrants to be held by a financial house until January with interest to be set later. Next year about half a mill will be levied to repay. City officials present included J W Stone Ed Alexander A W Berger and George Melvin.
A truck train collision near the Allen county fairgrounds kills Q. K. McClure 65 Donald D. McClure 20 Phillip Boyd 18 months and Sylvia Boyd mother of Phillip, plus her infant daughter. Five others in the pickup escape injury as the group was en route to a picnic.
The stock market index averaged 60 stocks at 47.5 points yesterday, up from 47.7 earlier in the session. Investors monitored gains across leading shares as markets closed with modest advances.
Kansas City officials and police leaders expected passage of a Missouri legislature control bill. Acting Police Director William Boyle said the change will not affect operations, and Police Chief Robert J. Coffee promised continued strong performance under any administration. The department payroll showed 659 employees.
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce announces a Soap Box Derby for boys 15 and under as part of a Fourth of July celebration. Entries due after a Thursday meeting in the WREN building. races start July 4 at 10 a.m. from Mississippi Street, prizes donated by local merchants.
June 14 New York Pi Curtis E Calder president of American & Foreign Power Co was elected to the boards of governors representing the public Calder 49 a Winfield Kansas native fills the vacancy from Robert Hutchins resignation All three men will serve until the next annual section Calder associated with American & Foreign Power since 1927 Re-elected Wood Conway remain on the board Titian inspiration drawn from grapes in studio for form and line.
Kansas City June 14 Charles Gargotta pleaded guilty to assault with intent to kill former Sheriff Thomas B Bush and was sentenced to three years in the state penitentiary Judge Ray G Cowan gave Gargotta until next Monday to wind up business affairs before entering Jefferson City There was a long legal history in the case tied to Governor Lloyd C Stark and an alleged criminal political combine.
About 75 people will take the annual Kaw Valley potato tour starting tomorrow with stops at area farms including Mellett, Large, Roberts, Heck and Geopfert. The group will meet at Rabbs cafe Turner and travel by stages to Edwardsville Bonner Springs Lenape Eudora Perry and Topeka sites with variety plots fertilizer plots seed treatments and machinery demonstrations.
In Topeka on June 14 the Sunflower state held party caucuses as the legislative and judicial branches prepared to open a model legislature the next day. Governor Mary-Belle Sweet of Chanute led inaugurations. Chief Justice William A. Smith administered the oath and Gov. Payne Ratner spoke. Many state officials were slated to speak and 150 girls participated in a citizenship project by the Kansas American Legion Auxiliary. The Federalist and Nationalist parties claimed victory in yesterday’s general election with several offices filled including lieutenant governor Camora MacGreagor and secretary of state Norma Jean Young among others.
Thornton Cooke of Kansas City Missouri was elected president of the University of Kansas Endowment Association. Officers elected include C C Stewart executive secretary Olin Templin and Irving Hill treasurer all of Lawrence. An eight member executive committee includes John T Stewart Wellington and Chester Woodward Topeka. New trustees named include E H Lindley C C Stewart C E Friend Dolph Simons of Lawrence and August W Lauterbach Colby.
Forecasters predict thundershowers this afternoon and tonight in Kansas with Thursday seeing generally fair skies and cooler conditions in the west and central regions. Temperature readings include yesterday’s 7 p.m. and today’s noon measurements with highs around 38 and a low near unspecified values.
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