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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1940

Page

2

Dr John Finley Dies at Home in New York

Dr John Huston Finley educator and editor emeritus of the New York Times died in his sleep at his One Lexington Avenue home aged 73 after recent hernia surgery. He led Knox College the College of the City of New York and served as New York state commissioner of education.

John Finley New York John HA. Finley The New York Times Finley Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center Lexington Avenue John Huston Finley Knox College College of the City of New York New York State Commissioner of Education Grand Ridge LaSalle County Illinois James G Lydia Margaret McCombs Finley James Finley Ireland Ottawa, Ill Knox Galesburg John Brown Pier Bce Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Politi Richard T. Ely Charities Aid Sky Cherities Herper Princeton Deni Lew Cneir Paris

NYA Adds 72 Students To University Payroll

Seventy two new NYA students are assigned to six projects at the University of Kansas this semester replacing withdrawn workers. Miss Martha Tillman notes most earnings rise modestly with total payroll 23609.60 including 2290.20 for graduate NYA workers and 372 undergraduates plus 14 grads on the NYA payroll. Eleven students earned straight A’s last term and three NYA workers won Summerfield scholarships. Withdrawals arose from mid year failures and red tape issues.

N.Y.A University of Kansas Martha Tillman Tillman NYA Summerfield Rdeq Zinel

Sweden Works Toward Armistice as Finland Volunteer Transit Issue Looms

Berlin reports state Germany denies endorsing volunteer transit through Sweden to Finland and Sweden seeks a wartime settlement before any Finnish volunteer passage. The clash over Swedish transit relations with Berlin and Finland fuels a status unclear stance.

Germany Sweden Finland Berlin Finlord

Donnelly Garment union ordered disbanded by labor board

The labor board ordered Donnelly Garment Company of Kansas City to dissolve the Donnelly Garment Workers Union as a bargaining agency. It found the company dominated the union, voided contracts, required refund of union dues, and reinstated one employee with back pay. The action cites past opposition to unions and committee domination in formation.

Washington Donnelly Garment Company Kansas City Donnelly Garment Workers Union Donnelly Company Nell Donnelly James A. Reed Missouri

Queen Elizabeth In Harborside Maiden Voyage Amid War Tensions

Queen Elizabeth anchors at Pier 90 New York near the Normandie and Queen Mary as police guard the enormous liner. The ship’s quiet maiden voyage, kept secret until late yesterday, signals wartime caution and marks a major event on the Atlantic waterfront.

Pier 90 West Fiftieth Street Klondike New York Peetic Tabeing CIA London Great Britain Wes Colendor Mary Normandie Hitler Reid Ings Atisat Sce Tio

Senate Vote Keeps Hatch Law Tight on Federal Political Activity

The Senate rejected an amendment to relax the Hatch anti politics law. In a 42 to 33 vote, Adams of Colorado sought to remove a clause barring federal workers from active political involvement. Miller's alternative would have broadened voluntary political acts but faced the same core restrictions.

Washington Mar Senate Adams Dcolo Miller D-Ark Hatch D-N.m Hetch

Two Musical Programs Feature Utes and Glee Club

Radio listing notes two distinct programs on KFRU featuring the Utes and the Glee Club with professor Geltch. Broadcast details are sparse and fragmented but indicate musical performances and a local university setting.

Glee Ciub Professor Geltch KFRU Frder

Former K U Man Heads A Yale Team

Sanford Roy Dietrich, former KU freshman basketball player, elected captain of Yale's intramural basketball team. Dietrich, a junior from New Haven, played center at KU before transferring to Yale this year.

Sanford Roy Dietrich F. C. Allen Yale Dietrich KE. C New Heaven Stude

Lions club to Present White Canes to Douglas County Blind

Dr J M Mott announced at the regular Lions club meeting that 36 special white canes will be presented soon to every blind person in Douglas county. The club seeks names of blind residents to avoid omissions and discussed ordinances in other cities to protect cane users at intersections. Charter night anniversary set for April 16 with Tom Collins as principal speaker. district clubs and a crowd of about 300 expected.

J. M. Mott Lions Club Douglas County Althe Tom Collins Kansas Cition Howard Cree Lawrence Rudolf Diets Donald Anderson Robert McKin Sney W. H. Ulrich Douglas County Sunday School Ebright Baldwin Lone Star Lola Flory Anna Flory Aubrey Fishburn Alugh Allen, Jr Appanoose O. L. Smith Henry Turner Pomona Winston McNeese Charles Mowder Harry Norman Appancose Delia Whitman Walter Victor Schott Ae Rdgwye & New Son Robert 2Cott Whitman Lillie Ulrich Ladies Aid Society Winona Ward Lincoln Neb Irma Ivan Flory Austin Flory Fred Windherst J. W. Gorbutt Gorbbutt Donald Perry Frank Perry San Francisco Calif Attor Hubert Whittaker

Texas Debaters Defeat Kansas Team in Local Meet

The University of Texas debaters Julius Goldberg and Gilford Jones defeated Kansas team members Mac Wynne Hays and Irving Kuraner Leavenworth by 3 to 0 in a three judge Fraser Theatre contest. Wynne and Kuraner, seniors at Kansas, argued the negative on U S isolation. Judges were Sidney Harris editor of the Ottawa Herald Floyd K. Riley Baker University and Richard B. Stevens Lawrence attorney.

Julius Goldberg Gilford Jones University of Texas University of Kansas Mac Wynne Hays Irving Kuraner Leavenworth Fraser Theater Wynne Kuraner K. U United States Sidney Harris The Ottawa Herald Floyd K. Riley Baker University Richard B. Stevens Lawrence

Lawrence visitors and meetings described in brief notes

Lawrence items note Wayne Unfred walking with crutches after recovery and a meeting led by Leverence police judge and national Young Republican committeeman. Other items mention a G.O.P. club gathering, a Douglas county council meeting, conservation talk by Miss Helen Stty, and funeral home notices with unclear details.

Don Hulls Leverence Police Young Republican Clubs Wil R. U. Young G.O.P Memorial Union Building Douglas County Chamber of Cee Helen ‘Stty

Deaths and Funerals Mrs. Price BL Osiey aC

Obituary brief notes the death of Mrs. Price BL Osiey with funeral details and the family request for contributions in lieu of flowers. The notice appears in the community death notices section.

Mrs. Price Osiey

McLouth Bulldogs Win District Title in Class B Basketball

McLouth defeated Valley Falls 23 to 3 and Perry 23 to 1 to reach the finals, where they beat Winchester 34 to 27 to claim first place in the class B district tournament. Four starters played the entire event: Bill Lobb, Bill Bradford, Carl Garner, and Orin Shockley. Raymond Garner replaced George late in the final. The team earns a regional berth to Atchison.

McLouth Nortonville Valley Falls Mighty Bulldogs Perry Winchester Jefferson County McLoath W. George Raymond Garner Lobb Bradford C. Garner Atchison Mary Burkett Pittsburg J. W. Burkett Evelyn Taylor Houston Tex Ellen Harding Jessie Fiester J. H. Craig Gaughter Jeannette E. C. Steeper Hobar Herries Daylights Circle Thelma Luse Amon Asthworth Senelee Jennie Hesse Toneks Howsnn Williams Leev Edemonds Lawrence Lee Vasing U. Bo Ranszs Toms

Fragmented OCR Notice From Local Paper

Unclear readable fragments describe a local event or notice with references to dates and places but key details are unreadable. The text mentions terms like Sat and Tues but no definite names or actions are evident.

Community notices reflect social events in Lawrence area

Residents attended a Monday church supper and numerous visits filled the week. Local families celebrated birthdays weddings and anniversaries while members of clubs and lodges held gatherings and quilting sessions in Baldwin Topeka and surrounding towns.

Market News Te Day i Wall Stee New York Mar

Market notes from New York stock exchanges discuss trading tabs and price movements. The report references companies and shifts in market tone with speculative hints and commentary on daily activity.

New York Mar Macy Festercar Shane Chansa Decgias Seer Zasimas Scodak Garcere Bescess Ulien Zisemw T

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