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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1939
Page
8
Washington reports weather forecasters will switch to a numeric code to convey detailed forecasts. The new system replaces the old telegram style messages, and teletype reports will be sent every six hours nationwide. Francis W. Reichelderfer leads the change as weather bureau chief.
Decatur NL fliers pushing a new light plane sustained flight record report 24 hours aloft over central Illinois. They completed four refuelings in the first day aboard a 55 horsepower Taylor monoplane with 18 gallon tank and expect to fly beyond the Fourth of July while refueling from a trailing rope-delivered gasoline line.
Paris reports optimism that Soviet Russia Great Britain and France aim to seal a mutual assistance pact. Diplomatic sources say Vyascheslaff Molotoff plans to present a clarifying note to French and British ambassadors, signaling Moscow’s stance in long talks. A separate item notes a mail subscription offer for the Journal World at 40 cents monthly.
Simple instructions for nut bread raisin bran muffins and anchovy cheese pinwheels. Includes ingredient lists measures and baking steps for each item with timing and oven guidance.
Honeymoon delay announced by Robert Taylor and Barbara Stanwyck as they negotiate a Holmby Hills home. They expect to start new film projects soon and have not yet set new travel dates.
Local Farm Bureau minutes recap social gatherings and committee reports in Clinton Belvoir. Highlights include fund allocations to Clinton Presbyterian church, plans to assist at the National Cornhusk ing in Lawrence, play performances Crazy to Reduce, and upcoming meetings. Mentions visits, family events, rainfall impact on harvest, and area residents’ activities.
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