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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1939

Page

3

Japs Seize All Major Chinese Ports Amid Blockade

Shanghai reports Japanese forces have blockaded and taken control of Foochow Wenchow and other key ports along the coast. Foreign ships advised to depart as mines and obstacles close ports, with Britain France and the United States protesting or condemning the move.

Shanghai Foochow Wenchow Great Wall Canton C.S.T United States Clarence E. Gauss Japan Domei Min River Chefoo Tsingtao Ningpo Amoy Swatow Tientsin Tokyo

Pettingill Defends Free Speech Against FCC Radio Censorship

Pettingill argues the FCC oversteps by forcing international broadcasts to reflect only world goodwill. He cites the 42.03 edict and quotes the Act preserving free speech, noting Americans must not be silenced on foreign affairs and can speak out against tyranny.

Federal Communications Commission Commission Stalin Japan China Spain Hitler Ickes Russia Mexico Star Chamber Air Patrick Henry Caesar Brutus Charles I Cromwell George II France England

Unclear decree linked to neutrality bill discussion

The passage questions whether a decree relates to talk of a new neutrality bill aimed at making the state a French and British arsenal, and ponders the purpose behind the statement.

Radio censorship debate stirs fears of press control

Samuel B. Pettengill warns that FCC foreign affairs censorship could extend to domestic broadcasts and press, urging Congress to cut funding to force commissioners to revoke what he calls a Russian abuse. He cites rights and patriotism and contrasts with historical control of purse. A note on a .500 express bullet’s power closes the piece.

FCC Hull Roosevelt Goebbels Hague Potomac Samuel B. Pettengill America’s Future, Inc S Ten

Patrolman Loses Out in Court Clash With Ex Teacher

Memphis judge dismisses traffic case after former teacher Frances Clark confronts Officer J A Brash er over a stop light. Brash er cited the teacher’s scholastic record, but the judge rules the case dismissed.

Memphis Tenn CPI J. A. Brasher Frances Clark R. J. Bateman

Tarzan Finds a Son returns to the Granada cinema

Tarzan returns to the Granada in the film Tarzan Finds a Son with Johnny Weissmuller as Tarzan and Maureen O'Sullivan as Jane. The story centers on the discovery of a baby, the lone survivor of a plane crash, believed lost at sea.

Edgar Rice Burrough Tarzan Granada Johnny Weissmuller Jane Maureen O’sullivan

Burgner Bowman Slum Ber Co Easy Payment Home Repairs

If your home needs repairs the Burgner Bowman Slum Ber Co will show you how to get those repairs on their easy payment plan. Phone 8 1.

Burgner - Bowman Slumber CO Journal-World

Jungle tale to feature Tarzan inspired baby lost in wild

A jungle drama follows a baby raised by Tarzans with five year old John Shef field playing him as a boy. Complications arise when a safari seeks plane survivors. Other cast includes Tan Hunter Henry Stephenson Frieda Inescort Henry Wilcoxon Lar aine Day. Fourth at Pleasant Grove Fourth of July entertainment by N D Messer led by George Wongwai Hawaiian Strings at WREN studios. Free two hours of fireworks singing dancing and instrumental music.

Pleasant Grove George Wongwai Wren Studios

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