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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1940

Page

3

Willkie Takes Brief Vacation Before Nomination

Philadelphia reports Wen dell Willkie sails from Philadelphia on the Jamarcy yacht with wife and son en route to a brief vacation after delaying acceptance of the Republican nomination until after the Democratic convention in Chicago. He plans talks with McNary and will continue campaign strategy as delegates push unity and a crusading, aggressive effort.

Philadelphia Wendell Willkie Chicago Delaware River Roy W. Howard Scripps-Howard Willkie Philip Howard Russell Davenport Fortune Magazine Jamaray Delaware Atlantic New York Elwood Ind John D. M. Hamilton National Committee Charles L. McNary Oregon America Joseph Martin White House Roy Howard Harold E. Stassen Minnesota Raymond Fealdwint Connecticut Rep Charles Halleck Indiana Samuel F. Pryor Martin

Way Out discussion at First Baptist Church

Prof John Ise of the University of Kansas will speak at 10 30 Sunday morning to the First Baptist church school summer session on Is There Any Out The talk is the third in a series by university faculty for summer students under minister Charles W Thomas An invitation is extended to all interested and the meeting follows a 9 30 worship service at Riches and Kentucky streets Howard E Koelb will preach

John Ise Department of Economics University of Kansas First ‘Baptist Church School Ise Harles W. Thomas

Border ID cards rejected in Detroit prompt travel advisory

Immig ration officials turned away 500 applications for border identification cards in Detroit today. Canadian residents planning visits were advised to cancel trips. Attorneys warn it may take six months to obtain passports due to immigration delays.

Detroit United States John L. Zurbrick

British Papers See Hope In Willkie's Nomination

London reports view Willkie's nomination as Republican candidate for president as ending American isolationism. Telegraph calls it a defeat of the machine and a blessing in disguise. News Chronicle and Yorkshire Post praise aid to allies. Beaverbrook’s Express sees aid no longer an issue. Reuters notes Willkie’s pro democracy stance is a direct blow to Hitler.

London British Newsrriers Today Wendell L. Willkie Daily Telegraph America News-Chronicle Roosevelt Yorkshire Post Anthony Eden Lord Beaverbrook Express Reuters Willkie Hiter

Would Ban Isms by Labor Leader at Police Academy

Washington reports AFL President William Green urged Congress to outlaw the Communist party and the Nazi Bund. He told an FBI police academy that continued operation of these groups threatens U.S. interests and praised relief-purge measures while condemning anti FBI attacks.

Washington Communist Party William ‘Green American Federation of Labor Green National Police Academy Nazi Bund United States Congress Federal Bureau of Investigation

Health Department Warns Fourth Safety Don'ts

Topeka June 29 the state health department issued July 4 safety warnings with the slogan be alive on the fifth. Dr F P Helm Kansas board of health secretary notes last year 26 fatalities from July 1 to 5 with twelve automobile deaths. He urges cautious driving supervised swimming picnics near streams avoid leaving children unattended and no overexertion or overeating. Fireworks injuries can be serious even from minor burns and a physician should be called if they occur.

Topeka State Health Department F. P. Helm Kansas Board of Health Helm

Move Against Cactus in Texas Pastures

Del Rio Texas June 29 ranchers clear cactus from semi arid range to protect Angora and Cashmere goats. Four million acres already cleared as stockmen poise a poison to dispose of prickly vegetation and safeguard valuable stock.

New Plane Enters Service On July 8

Kansas City June 29 CP Transcontinental and Western Air Inc will place five new 33 passenger Stratoliners in service. On June 8 President Jack Frye said the four motor Stratoliners will cut Los Angeles to New York flying time by about two hours with eastbound 13 hours 40 minutes and westbound 15 hours 8 minutes schedules. The Journal-World Classified Page is the busiest market place in town.

Kansas City Cp— Transcontinental and Western Air Inc Los Angeles New York Jack Frye Frye

Peace feelers and a fallen League in wartime analysis

Europe debates possible peace as Germany retreats and Russia moves on Romania while Britain fears a broader war. Meshed with this, the League of Nations dies as diplomats warn its spirit may revive, yet hope remains that peace can return through new forms.

Europe Germany Titann Russia Rumania Reich Britain England Mittelhauser Syria Near East Balkans League of Nations Avenol Lake Geneva Universal Brotherhood League Wilson Austria Hungary Greece Italy France Japan Manchuria

Ernest Pontius Elected Sports Club President

Ernest Pontius was elected president of the Douglas County Sports Club at its annual meeting and fish fry held last night at the Benver Center cabin at Lone Star Lake. Pontius succeeds Lavine Vincent. Cube Francis was elected vice president. John Callahan became treasurer and Fred Kahn was reelected secretary. Kahn had previously served as secretary and treasurer. More than 135 men attended.

Ernest. Pontius Douglas County Sportsmen’s Club Benver- Center Lone Starake Pontius Lavine Vincent Cube Francis John Callahan Fred Kahn Kahn

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