Welles in London Probes British War and Peace Aims
Sumner Welles met British leaders in London to assess official war and peace aims. He repeated he brought no proposals and that his report is for President Roosevelt. He planned to see Mussolini and Ciano in Rome and return via Paris. He held a private audience with King George VI and dined with Halifax, Simon, and Churchill in a busy schedule.
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London
Sumner Welles
Great Britain
United States
Paris
Welles
Europe
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Mussolini
Count Galeazzo Ciano
Rome
Ireland
Germany
King George, VI
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Lord Halifax
Queen Elizabeth
Daily Mail
Sir John Simon
Exchequer
Winston Churchill
Admiralty
Halifax
Britain
Scotland Yard
Washington
British Press Association
The Tax Form Dance of Arithmetic Week
Washington report explains income tax filling as a tricky arithmetic exercise. It mocks line by line items from salary to deductions and credits, noting the four percent tax on what's left and the notary requirement, with a humorous tone about how taxpayers cope.
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Washington
Favorite children's writer and puzzle clues reveal a connected theme
A garbled crossword style puzzle lists numerous clues across horizontal and vertical entries. It mentions a fictional writer who yields world wide fame and hints at a lineage of authors through numbers and language translations. The text blends biographical hints with stray word fragments.
Leona Stites Acquitted Of Murder Charge In Bodine Case
Mrs. Leona Stites former Joplin hotel proprietor now of Picher Okla was acquitted by a circuit court jury on a first degree murder charge arising from the fatal shooting of James C Bodine. Stites testified Bodine accidentally shot himself in her apartment in January 1939.
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Carthage
Leona Stites
Picher
Okla
James C. Bodine
Stites
Bodine
New Emergency Ration For Soldiers Debuts In US Army
Washington reports a new two day field ration for 65000 American troops and British Tommies will be tested in Texas maneuvers. The twin can design includes pre cooked meat and beans beef stew meat and vegetable hash crackers sugar and coffee with a 70 cent daily cost, aiming to replace bully beef and hardtack. Major Paul P Logan patents a hard bar option providing 3 4 ounce bars daily for several days in dire need.
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United States Army
Indianapolis
Texas
Army
Paul P. Logan
Army Industrial College
Weston Sheriff Candidate and tobacco dealer killed in cafe shootout
In Weston Missouri a cafe gunfight left Don ald H. Weigman city marshal and sheriff candidate and O. D. Gray dead. Seven others were in the rear as Gray spoke to Weigman before the volley. Gray died from head and chest shots. Weigman from multiple wounds after the late night incident.
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Weston
Donald H. Weigman
Platte County
O. D. Gray
George Elliott
Weigman
Gray
Weigmen
Hatfield Buckler
Grays
Buckler
Convict Killed William Norris After Dodson Train Stop
In 1931 a Kansas penitentiary escapee was shot and killed while attempting to board a train near Dodson Missouri. The confrontation occurred as the fugitive attempted to flee authorities.
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William Norris
Kansas Penitentiary
Dodson
Traffic court fines in speeding and stop sign cases
Lloyd Miller fined five dollars in police court for speeding. Lester Burnaud fined three dollars for passing a stop sign. John Powell forfeited a three dollar bond on a stop sign charge.
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Lloyd Miller
Lester Burnaud
John Powell
Fellow Workers Rebuild Topeka Home After Fire
Elmer Morris’s WPA school project colleagues rally to rebuild his home after a recent fire. His 32 fellow workers lay the foundation using their days off, with foreman Joe Jeter coordinating meals and labor. They aim to finish next Sunday.
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Topeka
Elmer Morris
Morris
Af Apeebe
Joe Jeter
Elmer
Journal World Classifieds Readers Drive Results
Classified page highlights strong reader engagement with local ads and notices. Readers respond to small listings, service offers, and community announcements driving inquiries and business. Local organizations and residents boost visibility through timely classifieds and inserts.
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Journal-World
Prospects and Visits Mark A Busy Week in Eudora
Mrs Herb Brown of Eudora visited her parents Mr and Mrs Walter Parsons last week. Dinner guests included Mrs Henry Roche and Henry Jr. at Miss Eva Weeks residence. A birthday gathering for Mrs Anna Hadl spoke at the Lorenz Spelcher home with family present. School matters and a spelling contest at Black Jack were noted. Harry Werts traveled to Milton Junction Wisconsin to visit his ill sister. Mr and Mrs Cyril Rohe moved to Baldwin and Mr and Mrs Russell Rohe moved to the Louis Schellack farm. Mrs Charles Waugh visited her mother Mrs Martin Roche midweek. Mildred Parsons spent the weekend in Lawrence with her sister Mrs Joe Schelbar.
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Eudora
Walter Parsons
Henry Roche
Henry, Jr
Eva Weeks Monnday
Lorenz Spelcher
Anna Hadl
Gene Walking
Lorenz Speicher
Clearfield
Prospect, School
Black Jack School
Harry Werts
Milton Junction
Wis
Cyril Rohe
Baldwin
Russell Rohe
Louis Schellack
Charles Waugh
Martin Roche
Mildred. Parsons
Lawrence
Joe Schelbar
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Granada
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