Swedish royalty welcomed to United States at The Rocks
President Roosevelt greets Prince Bertil and Crown Princess Louise of Sweden in Wilminton Delaware at The Rocks 1638 Delaware settlement ceremony. The event honors Sweden’s first colonists with a black granite monument by Carl Milles and a $400 000 park. Crown Prince Gustaf Adam fails to land due to illness.
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Del
Roosevelt
Sweden
Prince Bertil
Louise
New World
Gustaf Adam
Bertil
Kungsholm
Atlantic
Christina
Delaware
Gustaf V
America
Altho
Finland
Rudolf Holsti
Richard C. McMullen
New Sweden
Johan Printz
Paris
Cordell Hull
Kalmar Nychel
Carl Milles
Eee
Ilmington
Peter Minuit
Finna
Kalmar Nyckel
Fogel Grip
Test Your Knowledge Classified Quiz Questions
A string of trivia items from a classified page asks about reinforced concrete standards river names but mentions many unrelated queries. The list includes questions on geology geography astronomy heraldry law marriage and family history phrased as a quiz.
Spain wary of Barcelona threat to bomb allied targets
Barcelona warned of retaliatory bombardment against Italian and German cities if insurgent raids continue. The move aims to pressure Franco and speed an international inquiry, while Britain and France push for arms traffic reopenings and ceasefire terms.
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Ment
Great Britain
France
Barcelona
Spain
Francisco Franco
Britain
Franco
Paris
Lawrence News Briefs From The Kaw River Bowersock Mill Report
Kaw river stage was 11.5 feet this morning and reached 12 feet Saturday. Vacation subscribers in mountain and lake regions observed topcoats at the baseball game. Lawrence fireplace and furnace use rose to meet the chill. Law rence lawmakers urge strict enforcement against reckless driving after a spate of incidents. About 150 Indian students remain at Haskell for the summer doing repairs and a black top project. University summer mixer postponed to Thursday at 7 in the Union ballroom. Union men's lounge walls painted Chinese red with ceiling painted soft green. KU summer session directory completed by registrar. limited copies mimeographed for select offices. Lloyd Houston of Bell Music and Lawrence school board member is convalescing at Lawrence Memorial Hospital for stomach trouble.
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Union
The
University
Lloyd Houston
Bell Music Company
Lawrence Board of Education
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Rumor of Prison Riot at Leavenworth Fed Pen
The Star reports a rumored food riot involving about 1,900 inmates at the Leavenworth federal penitentiary annex. Fifteen ringleaders are said to be in solitary as possible transfers to Alcatraz are discussed. Warden A C Aderholdt declined comment.
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Kansas City
Pi—The Star
Federal Penitentiary Annex
Leavenworth
Kan
Alcatraz
A. C. Aderholdt
Republicans Claim They Will Not Lend Support
Washington, June 27. Republican leaders signal a shift from backing conservative Democrats in this year’s elections. Grass roots urge party unity, with support likely to come from individuals rather than the party organization. Chairman Hamilton warns against abandoning Republican principles while opposing Roosevelt’s campaign style. Representative Fish calls for vacating the national chairmanship until after the November vote.
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Washington
Missouri
Utah
Indiana
Senate
Hese
Chirman
John Hamilton
Bennett Champ Clark
Roosevelt
Henry S. Caulfield
Clark
Hamilton
Democratic Party
Democratic National Committee
House
Fish
Rn.y
Government urges business to prepare for upward swing
Washington reports emphasize readiness for growth as Secretary Roper calls for private initiative to ride a forming upturn. He notes improved inventories in wholesale and retail sectors due to a new merchandizing push aimed at stimulating buying consciousness.
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Washington
Roper
International Association of Display Men
Department of Commerce
Lions Club to Hear Lester Luther Speak on Taxes
Lester Luther of the state tax commission will be the speaker at the Lions Club meeting at the Colonial Tea Room on Wednesday evening. He will discuss assessments and tax levies. Dinner is at 6 30 and the event is open to the public.
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Lions Club
Lester Luther
State Tax Commission
Colonial Tea Room
German advisers in Hankow face departure delays
Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek delays German military advisers exit in Hankow while Berlin presses for recall of Ambassador Trautmann. Falkenhausen and the others may be allowed to board the Hongkong bound train only under Chiang’s terms, after an earlier Berlin request.
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Che Ees
Shek
Berlin
Oskar Trautmann
Haakow
Baron Alexander von Falkenhausen
Hongkong
Chiang Kai-Shek
Trautmann
Generalissimo
China
Neiswender to Sing in Frank Stronghall Recital Tonight
Charles D. Neiswender baritone from Joseph F Wilkins studio appears in recital at Frank Stronghall auditorium at 8 o clock with Joseph F Wilkins in a duet and Robert Glotzbach as pianist The program features Handel Schubert Strauss and Rossini pieces plus a first act duet from Il Barbiere di Siviglia and a Guion arrangement
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Charles D. Neiswender
Frank Stronghall
Neiswender
Joseph F. Wilkins
Robert Glotzbach
Schubert
Strauss
Jalowiaz
Quilter de Ol’ Ark
Guion IV
I Barbiére di Siviglia
Figaro
Count Almaviva
Rossini
Absentee Voting Advice for August 2 Primary
Voters wanting absentee ballots must file affidavits two days before the election. Get forms at the county clerk, fill them out, return to the clerk for registration checks, and mail a copy to the secretary of state in Topeka. Officials note vacationers can vote if they arrange ahead.
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Topeka
Deaths and Funerals Mrs May Haskell Holmes
Word has been received in Lawrence of the death of May Haskell Holmes in Ellensburg Washington on June 14. Mrs Holmes was the daughter of Hon Dudley C Haskell congressman whose influence helped establish Haskell Institute in Lawrence. Rev Otis H Holmes died last year and is buried in Oak Hill cemetery. Mrs Holmes body will be brought here later for burial. The State Chiropractic Auxiliary board met in Manhattan yesterday to make plans for the coming year. Mrs H W Craig is publicity chairman for the board.
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May Haskell Holmes
Lawrence
Ellensburg
Wash
Holmes
Dudley C. Haskell
Haskell Institute
Otis H. Holmes
Oak Hill Cemetery
State Chiropractic Auxiliary Board
Manhattan
H. W. Craig
Model Planes Entered in Municipal Airport Contest
Nineteen model airplanes contested the municipal airport event yesterday afternoon. In the junior division Ralph Ward led with a 50 second flight. Norman Koenig won the senior division with 1 minute 55 seconds. In the gas powered division Bob Wright’s Comet topped five entrants at 1 minute 5.5 seconds. Gas models used a 30 second fuel limit.
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Ralph Ward
Norman Koenig
Bob Wright
S. Comet
U S Protest Slapping of Mrs Massie in China
The United States filed representations with Japan over a Japanese sentry slapping Mrs. Thomas H Massie wife of a naval lieutenant at Tsingtao after she tried to enter the city following a visit to her husband aboard the U S gunboat Tulsa. The sentry struck when she did not answer in Japanese.
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Washington
United States
Japan
Thomas H. Massie
Louis H. Gourley
Tsingtao
Massie
U. S
Tulsa
Massi
Seven Bonds Forfeited In Parking Violations
Seven persons forfeited bonds of one dollar each for failing to appear before Police Judge Donald S. Hults this morning on charges of violating parking ordinances. The absentees were W. H. Hemphill Albert Haden Mrs Leo Eller Charles C Long C B Holmes E E Craig and I E Youngberg.
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Donald S. Hults
W. H. Hemphill
Albert Haden
Leo Eller
Charles C. Long
C. B. Holmes
E. E.craig
I. E. Youngberg
Manager called to Grant City by mother's death
Fred Cox manager of the local Western Union office was called to Grant City Missouri this morning by the death of his mother J G Stinnett is in charge during his absence with assistant Mrs Millie Owen listed.
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Fred Cox
Western Union
Grant City
J. G. Stinnett
Millie Owen
Benton’s Contract Renewed by Art Institute Board
The Kansas City Art Institute board voted to renew instructor Thomas Hart Benton’s contract, ending a dispute after former president Howard Haselton accused Benton of writing a vulgar autobiography. President Fred C. Vincent praised Benton’s teaching and department leadership despite the controversy.
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Kansas City
Kansas City Art Institute Board
Thomas Hart Benton
Board of Governors
Benton
Howard Haselton
Institute
Fred C. Vincent
Talked to Rotarians on life and service by Major De Bevoise
Major De Bevoise of the Salvation Army in the Kansas City area spoke to Rotarians on What’s in a Lifetime highlighting how life truly begins when one serves others. He cited Keats and Titian to illustrate early and late-life achievements and urged members to mentor a child, with Dr. Lyle S. Powell introducing him and Superintendent Russell M. Kelley presiding.
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Salvation Army
Kansas City
Lawrence
Keats
Battle of Lepanto
Titian
Rotarians
Lyle S. Powell
Supt
Russell M. Kelley
Haskell
Art Johnson
R.E.P
Leavenworth
Bill” Miller
Topeka
Leo Smith
Baldwin
Carl Alex
Los Angeles
Mr. Krum
Fort Scott
No Part In Election
In Catlettsburg Kentucky on June 27 the national labor relations board examiner George Bokat erased charges that American Rolling Mill Company dominated Ashland municipal elections. Donald Richberg argued the charges unconstitutional claiming the board must keep off ballot boxes and protect free press and speech.
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Catlettsburg
George Bokat
National Labor Relations Board
American Rolling Mill Company
Ashland
Donald R. Richberg
United States
Kentucky
Bokat
Richberg
NRA
West Coast Teams Take First Regatta Events
Washington and California split the first two races of the Intercollegiate Rowing regatta in Poughkeepsie New York on June 27. Washington won the three mile junior varsity by a fraction of a length while California nosed out the Huskies in the two mile freshman test. Navy led early but finished third in the JV race. California won the freshman race by a quarter length, their first such victory in history.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Washington
California
Navy
Roosevelt declines bill creating water pollution control unit
President Roosevelt decided not to sign a bill establishing a division of water pollution control in the public health service. A memorandum of disapproval cited appreciation for expected results but objected to allowing the surgeon general to submit projects directly to Congress. Charles Moore of Lawrence paid a $2.50 fine plus $5 costs for operating a vehicle without license tags or a driver's license after being stopped by state patrol and appearing before Justice Donald S. Hults.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Public Health Service
Congress
Charles Moore
Lawrence
State Highway Patrol
Donald S. Hults
Junitice of the Peace
Ickes Urges Faster Use of Public Works Funds
Secretary Ickes announced 51.5 million dollars in additional public works funds and urged towns to match the pace by starting projects promptly.
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Tickes
Washington
Ickes
Kansas State Employment Service opens for two counties
Douglas and Jefferson counties advance a new state employment office with headquarters in Lawrence. Commissioners commit $25 monthly toward the bureau, $50 state and federal match, and rent and utilities funded. The office will absorb the existing reemployment site, with three top positions filled by competitive exam. Warders to seek city funding. the project includes unemployment insurance administration.
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Kansas
Douglas
Jefferson Counties
Lawrence
Douglas County
G. L. Warders
Tony
Topeka
Chris Schaake
State Service
U. S. Employment Service
Pullman Rates Raised by ICC
The Interstate Commerce Commission granted Pullman a five percent rate increase today. The decision affects Pullman lines operating in Washington and likely influences passenger and freight charges.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pullman Company
Shower honors Miss Gladys Kraft at Kraft home
A miscellaneous bridal shower for Gladys Kraft was hosted at the I. B. Kraft home Tuesday afternoon June 21. Pink and white decorations framed the rooms while writing recipes and contests provided entertainment. A wagon adorned in pink carried young Margie Hildenbrand and Sharon Huffman to greet guests, with gifts aboard. A long dining table displayed presents for the bride to be and many relatives and friends attended, including Mrs. Albert Houk, Mrs. Albert Kampuschroeder, Mrs. Raymond Hoffsommer, Mrs. Elmer Nichols, Mrs. Kraft, Mrs. Platz, Mrs. Kennedy, and numerous Stull and Hildenbrand family members.
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Gladys Kraft
I. B. Kraft
Margie Hildenbrand
Sharon Huffman
Albert Houk
Albert Kampschroeder
Raymond Hoffsommer
Frank Selch
Earnest Wulfkuhle
Homer
Elmer Nichols
Kraft
O. R. Platz
Richard Kennedy
0. A. Bidinger
August Walter
W. H. Anderson
A. H. Kampschroeder
George Anderson
C. B. Slusser
Marie Slusser
W. C. Wulfkuhle
George Forester
Peggy
Barbara
George Houk
Harvey Houk
Dyrel
Add Scheer
Bernice Cole
Viola Kraft
John Stull
Kenneth Stull
H. O. Wulfkuhle
A. J. Hildenbrand
Lois
Edwin Hildenbrand
Margie
Fred Hartman
Lila
August
Harvest field notes and visiting family updates
Glen Barnett helped Godfrey Reetz in the harvest field for several days as farmers cut wheat and oats. Housewives canned beans and cherries. Mrs Daisy Stroud of Tulsa visited her mother Mrs F Schoenhofer. Bert Wilson and family from Lawrence visited W E Brock. Bert's father improving after a hospital stay. Visitors also included Herbert Moore Ed Moore Mr Baker and Mr Swarm at Charles Davidson home. Frank Atterbury and family from Kansas City visited W E Brock. Mrs Gilbert Titus of Independence and Mrs Florence Carroll of California visited Mrs Frank Schoenhofer and called on Mrs Fern Wilson of Lawrence.
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Glen Barnett
Godfrey Reetz
Daisy Stroud
Tulsa
Okla
F. Schoenhofer
Bert Wilson
Lawrence
W. E. Brock
Bert
Herbert Moore
Ed Moore
Baker
Swarm
Charles Davidson
Frank Atterbury
Kansas City
Gilbert Titus
Independence
Florence Carroll
California
Frank Schoenhofer
Fern Wilson
Shower honors and guest list at Mrs Mina Ner’s event
Charles Hallenbeck hosted a Friday afternoon shower at her home in honor of Mrs Harry Miner and Mrs Robb. Mrs Nate Pettenill assisted. Guests received many presents and enjoyed refreshments. Attendees included numerous named locals and a family reunion at Ed Moore’s Lawrence home. Lansing visitors were noted for two ladies.
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Charles Hallenbeck
Harry Miner
Robb
Ed Moore
Lawrence
J. T. Hughey
Orville Hughey
L. J. Milleret
Lansing
Card of Thanks for Flowers and Help After Fire
John Schehrer expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for support after a fire at his home last Saturday morning. Harry Hutchings also thanks friends for floral offerings and sympathy during his bereavement.
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Harry Hutchings
John Schehrer
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