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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1939

Page

2

Galento to Have Weight Advantage Over Louis Tonight

New York June 28 UPi Tony Galento will enjoy a 33 pound edge over Joe Louis when they meet at Yankee Stadium for the heavyweight title. Galento weighed 233 pounds to Louis 200 as officials watched, with Galento arriving early and both fighters declared in fine condition.

New York Upi Tony Galento Yankee Stadium Joe Louis Galento Louis New York State Athletic Commission Tony Orange Mountains Galerito William Walker Commission Altho Joe

Galento’s Car in Slight Smash as He Heads to New Jersey

Tony Galento heavyweight challenger was in a minor car accident while riding from New York to New Jersey. The left front fender was clipped at a New York City street intersection. Galento, associate John Burke and two state policemen escaped uninjured and continued to Galento’s Orange tavern.

Orange N. J Tony Galento New York New Jersey John Burke Galento New York City Burke

Jayhawk Open Tennis Opens With Lopsided Wins

In Topeka on June 28 Gerald Tucker Winfield Kan routed John Ruggles Topeka 6 1 6 0 in men's singles and defeated Dave Droom Lawrence 6 0 6 0 in junior singles. Allen McDonald Wichita advanced with 6 3 6 0 over Herb Muehe Kansas City Kan. Martha Smith Kansas City Mo won 6 1 6 0 over Jo Taggart Topeka in women's singles.

Topeka Gerald Tucker Winfield Kan Tucker John Ruggles Dave Droom Lawrence Allen McDonald Wichita Herb Muehe Kansas City Tom Ben Nixon San Antonio Tex Jack Ormsbee Bob O’malley Martha Smith Jo Taggart

Connally hot oil act extension sent to White House

The Senate approved house amendments to the Connally hot oil act extension bill and sent it to the White House. The measure would extend for three years from June 30 the ban on interstate oil shipments produced in excess of state quotas. A separate notice previews a Mohawks versus Brown Bombers baseball game at Lincoln Park tonight after the Louis Galento fight broadcast with a radio and power speaker arrangement in the park.

White Hose Washington Senate White House Lincoln Park Mohawks Brown Bombers Louis-Galento Gght Hovey Hanna Will Green

Tractor Auto Collision Near Dodge City

A tractor automobile crash on highway 50S two miles east of Dodge City caused serious injuries to Jesse Hill driver of the motor car. Raymond Dowell, driver of the tractor, was less seriously hurt with a fractured leg.

Dodge City Kan Pi— ‘A Highway 50S Jesse Hill Stafford Raymond Dowell

Theft of 30 Chickens Reported by Mrs McAlearny

Mrs. Mary McAlearny of 417 Indi ana street reported the theft of 30 chickens on Saturday night.

Mary McAlearny Indiana Street

Scrambled Notables Names and Professions

A puzzle listing notable historical figures with scrambled nationalities and professions. It asks to correctly identify each person by matching a proper nationality and occupation to the given name. Entries include William Blackstone, Biasco Thanet, Aumuste Rodin, Sinford White, and Fenrik Ibsen with varied, incorrect attributions.

William Blackstone Biasco Thanet Aumuste Rodin Sinford White Archie Fenrik Ibsen

Santa Fe Promotions Shuffle Management Across Lines

Topeka June 28 An organizational reshuffle at Santa Fe promotes H B Lautz to general manager of Eastern lines at Topeka succeeding F A Lehman who retires July 1 Lautz who began his railroad career in 1890 has been at Amarillo since 1932 and will be succeeded by John A Gillies as assistant general manager P O Sullivan moves to assistant general manager Arkansas City James W Atkinson becomes master mechanic at Arkansas City and other transfers follow across Western and Eastern lines with multiple trainmasters district engineers and yardmasters reassigned to new posts in Kansas and New Mexico

Topeka H. B. Lautz Santa Fe Western Lines Amarillo Tex Eastern Lines F. A. Lehman Lautz Newton John A. Gillies P. O'Sullivan Arkansas City J. R. Skillen Las Vegas Western Lines la Junta Lehman Santa Fe H. O. Wagner Wellington C. K. Claybaugh Argentine D. T. Trahey Las Vargas Skillen F. A. Baker W. S. Cummings Baker L. V. Leinhard J. . Walter el Paso Albuquerque Walter John P. Morris Fort Madison O. G. Pierson Morris James W. Atkinson

Lawrence Rotarians To Topeka Club Session

Six Lawrence Rotary club members will travel to Topeka for a luncheon intercity meeting at the Hotel Jayhawk. Delegations from Ottawa Baldwin Holton Valley Falls Oskaloosa and Lyndon are invited. Dr Jerzy Loth of the University of Warsaw will speak on the European situation. Attendees from Lawrence include Karl Klooz W H Quakenbush John E Jacobs H B Ober R C Rankin and Neal M Wherry.

Lawrence Rotary Club Topeka Ang Jayhawk Rotary Club Ottawa Baldwin Holton Valley Falls Oskaloosa Lyndon Jerzy Loth University of Warsaw Poland Loth International Rotary Organization Karl Klooz W. H. Quakenbush John E. Jacobs H. B. Ober R. C. Rankin Neal M. Wherry

Crown Prince Mihai Leaves Romania to Visit Mother in Italy

Crown Prince Mihai departs Bucharest for Florence to visit his mother Queen Helen. Court officials say royal consent came suddenly though public reason cites representation at the Florence wedding of Princess Irene of Greece and the Duke of Spoleto.

Bucharest Romania Carol Helen Mihai Italy Rumania Irene Greece Duke of Spoletto Florence

Kiwanis Clinics Set Friday In Lawrence

Two clinics sponsored by the Lawrence Kiwanis club will be held Friday afternoon June 30 at 2 o clock. Dr. C B Francisco will conduct the orthopedic clinic in the Lawrence Memorial hospital clinic room. Dr. E T Gibson will conduct the psychiatric clinic at the Chamber of Commerce rooms.

Lawrence Kiwanis Club C. B. Francisco Lawrence Memorial Hospital E. T. Gibson

Arthritis-Chronic Rheumatism Treated by Dr Albright

A medical notice notes arthritis and chronic rheumatism treatment provided by Dr. Albright at office number 102344 Mass Ave. It highlights therapeutic care and invites patients seeking relief to consult.

Albright

Floods Ravage Sedgwick Wheat Across County

Torrential rains flooded streams in Sedgwick County Kansas washing away thousands of bushels of wheat. J D Montague estimates 25 percent of 100000 acres uncut wheat hard hit with losses near 1 000 000 bushels. Bridges washed out and field damage delays harvest with 300 000 more bushels likely lost.

Wichita Kan Sedgwick Cowskin Creek Big Arkansas Little Arkansas J. D. Montague Montague C. C Andale Dry Creek C. O. Carlson Harvey

Longtime KU Chancellor Lindley retires after 19 years

Lawrence items note that 65 percent of KU degrees were signed by Chancellor E H Lindley who ends 19 years of service this Saturday. Total KU degrees reach 24 050 with 15 718 bearing Lindley’s signature. Other notes include rifle club activity, local politics, a dew and mist weather quip, a license plate curiosity, and a Kansas University chemistry graduate traveling with a special plate.

University of Kansas E. H. Lindley K. U Dr. Lindley

Harvest Wheat Moves Slow as Prices Edge Up

Wheat harvest begins under drying conditions with prices firming. Local elevators report 12 to 14 loads this morning, with buyers paying about 61 cents per bushel. Sunshine and cool wind aid drying, allowing binders and combines to operate again, though rains delayed crops and hillside fields washed.

Malott Chosen KU Chancellor Elect For 1925

The University of Kansas announces Charles Malott as chancellor designate. He will move to Lawrence with his family in August after completing duties in Boston. Mrs Malott, formerly Eleanor Sisson Thrum, and children Robert Janet and Edith will join him. Lindley to leave July 10 and sail August 17 for a year abroad.

Boston Harvard Lawrence Malott Sierras Lindley University University of Kansas Abilene M. H. Malott K. A Harvard Business School Eleanor Sisson Thrum Robert Janet Edith

States to Pay More in WPA Relief Bill Provisions

The Senate added a 25 percent local contribution requirement to WPA projects in the relief bill totaling 1.735 billion dollars. The rule would start January 1 and would apply to aggregate state project costs rather than each project. Senator Byrnes defended the measure amid opposition from Schwellenbach and as Mead and Hayden pressed for a separate 500 million dollar PWA fund.

Washington Senate Chamber Byrnes D-Sc Mead D-Ny Hayden D-Ariz PWA Schwellenbach D-Wash Col. F. C. Harrington WPA Public Works

Condition of Mrs Mann Improves After Major Operation

Mrs C J Mann's condition is much improved after a major operation at Lawrence Memorial hospital last Friday. The procedure included three blood transfusions with donors from the First Baptist Church, of which she is a member, three of whom were accepted as matching blood type.

C. J. Mann Lawrence Memorial Hospital First Baptist Church

Classified Page Readership Ad Promotes Daily Access

A brief promotional note states that 76 percent of Journal-World subscribers read the classified page daily and provides a phone contact 22 for more information.

Journal-World

Sarajevo Tragedy Recalled On 25th Anniversary

In Sarajevo June 28, 1914 marked the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and Princess Sophie. Dr. Leo Pfeffer, examining magistrate, argues poisoning and carelessness influenced events leading to World War I. He notes an autopsy was refused and Prinzip later died in prison.

Sarajevo Yugoslavia Sophie Leo Pfeffer Franz Ferdinand Austria- Hungary Pfeffer Serbia Austria-Hungary Europe Gavrillo Prinzip Prinzip

Hartz to Exhibit 1988 Chevrolet Truck at Winter's

Racing star Harry Hartz will display a 1988 Chevrolet truck at Winter's Chevrolet tonight at 8. The vehicle has logged over 62,000 miles and toured through all 48 states, surviving snow ice along the Canadian border, Texas desert, and southern mud. He arrives from Kansas City this evening.

Harry Hartz Indianapolis Chevrolet Company Chevrolet Union Canadian Texas Hartz Kansas City

Hostak Regains NSBA Middleweight Title in Knockout

Seattle reports Al Hostak of Seattle regained the National Boxing Association middleweight title by KOing Krieger in 46 seconds of the fourth round. The 158 3 4 pound challenger defeated Krieger before about 15 000 fans, with promoter Nate Druxman estimating gate near 40 000 dollars. Krieger fell twice in the third and three times in the fourth before referee Jimmy Braddock stopped the bout.

Seattle Hostak National Boxing Association Freddie Steele Tacoma Krieger Jimmy Braddock Freddie Apostoli Apostoli New York California Freddie Kreiger

Rains Delay Harvest Across Southeast Kansas

Rainfall in southeast and south central Kansas delays wheat harvest by up to a week in spots. Meteorologist S. D. Flora notes more showers expected while most of the state enjoys good growing weather. temperatures near 90 rising to around 94 tomorrow. Flood risk remains low in major streams, with scattered totals across towns such as Topeka, Kansas City, Paola, and Wichita.

Topeka Kansas S. D. Flora Mercury Flora

Demand Equal Salaries Manhattan Kans

The Chamber of Commerce sent a resolution to Governor Rat ner and the state regents demanding equal salaries for the presidents of Kansas State College in Manhattan and the University of Kansas in Lawrence.

Manhattan Kan Chamber of Commerce Ratner State Board of Regents Kansas State College University of Kansas Lawrence

Dodgers beat Bees in 6 1 loss as Hamlin twirls seven hits

Brooklyn Dodgers overpower Boston Bees 6 to 1 behind Luke Hamlin seven hits allowed. Gene Moore leads offense with two hits and two runs scored. Giants rout Phillies 7 to 1 as Bill Lohrman limits Philadelphia to six hits in New York’s fifth straight win.

Boston Luke Hamilin Brooklyn Dodgers Bees Gene Moore Brooklyn Hamlin Phelps Errickson Bar- Tey Frankhouse Andrews New York Bill Lohrman Philadelphia Phillies New York Giants Giants Lohrman Philadelphia Mulcahy Pearson Beck Millers Danning Chicago St. Louise J. Dean J. Russell Hartnett Cooper Bowman Owen Pittsburgh Cincinnat

Northwestern star Sid Richardson loses in first round at national golf tournament

Des Moines Iowa June 28 Sid Richardson medalist and Northwestern threat fell five and three to Art Floberg Beloit as a rain delay halted play in the national collegiate golf tourney.

Des Moines Sid Richardson Northwestern Art Floberg Beloit

Ochse Shop Robbery Reported at Massachusetts Street Store

The Ochse Print and Party Shop on Massachusetts reported a burglary last night. Thieves cut a screen to enter the back door and stole $5 in cash and $23 worth of firecrackers. Police were notified this afternoon.

Massachusetts

Wheeler Rejects Offer to Run for Vice President

Senator Wheeler of Montana said he was approached by individuals close to the administration with a 1940 vice presidential candidacy offer but declined. He did not specify who proposed the ticket and noted no conditions were attached.

Wheeler Washington D-Mont Administrarion Ofer

Governors Guests at Roosevelt Lunch in Hyde Park

Thirteen Democratic and nine Republican governors from states including Arizona and Florida joined President Roosevelt for a lunch at Hyde Park New York on June 28.

Roosevelt Hyde Park N. Y Arizona Florida Roosevelt

Deaths and Funerals James Franklin Shirley

James Franklin Shirley died early today at 83 at his daughter Rose Castor’s home in Emporia Kansas. Funeral services will be at 2 p m Friday at the Christian church in Emporia with Rev Claude G Large in charge. Burial will be in Memorial Lawn Cemetery Emporia. He is survived by one daughter Rose Castor of the home, three sons Willis E Shirley of Kansas City Missouri Merritt H Shirley of Greenley Kan Charles D Shirley of Emporia, three daughters and one grandson.

James Franklin Shirley Rose Castor Alabama Street Christian Church Emporia Claude G. Large Memorial Lawn Shirley Willis E. Shirley Kansas City Merritt H Shirley Greeley Kan Charles D. Shirley

Senate OKs Cotton Rubber Barter Pact With Britain

The senate foreign relations committee approved a barter treaty exchanging 600000 bales of U S cotton for about 175000000 pounds of rubber with Great Britain. The pact requires a two thirds senate vote to become effective.

Washington United States Great Britain Senate Foreign Relations Committee Senate

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