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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1940

Page

3

GOP Caucus on Platform Draft

Washington May 6 Official word says early caucuses will select members of the Republican resolutions committee a week before the national convention to draft a party platform. Chairman John Hamilton plans the Philadelphia gathering around June 17 with the convention set June 24.

Washington Republican Resolutions Committee John Hamilton Republican National Committee Philadelphia Resolutions Committee James A. Farley Glenn Frank Advisory Committee Idaho California South Dakota Arkansas North Desota Alabama Florida Towa Maryland Thomas E. Dewey New York Taft Ohio Dewey New Yorker

Girl Scouts Picnic Trip to Baldwin Woods

Troop Eight traveled to Baldwin Woods for a Tuesday afternoon picnic led by Mrs. E B Stauffer and others. A nature trail showcased flowers a hawk nest pawpaw tree and a traveling turtle. The Scouts returned with nose bag lunches and the trip featured many named members and leaders.

Baldwin Woods F. H. Elvie George Spears A. L. Kirchhoff E. B. Stauffer Ben Brown Fis Bert Nash Jean Stauffer

Fuel on party fight in Kansas Democratic dispute

Wichita reports state party rift as C M Fitzwilliam asks a federal probe into FDIC official Paul Aiken accusing Hatch Act violations. He claims Aiken aided delegates for Lynn Brodrick and Guy Helvering influence, urging removal of Helveringism and one man rule from Kansas Democrats. Aiken, a Macksville attorney and former Washington day club president, defends himself.

Wichita C.M. Fitzwilliam Robert Jackson Fitzwilliam Paul Aiken Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Aiken Lynn Brodrick Guy Helvering U. S. Internal Revenue Commissioner Brodrick Helvering Kansas Democratic Party Democratic Party of Macksville Washington Day Club Topeka

Democratic Chairman Charges Hatch Act Violation by Aiken

Federal officials may deem necessary to investigate activity by an FDIC employee. Aiken is accused by State Democratic Chairman C. M. Fitzwilliam of political involvement in violation of the Hatch Act. The official offered no further comment.

Firestone FDIC C. M. Fitzwilliam Aiken

Arline Judge Weds Again in Kentucky Hotel Executive Marriage

Arline Judge, the film actress recently linked to a $100000 divorce settlement with Daniel R. Topping, married James McKinley Bryant, a Fifth Avenue hotel executive. Bryant, who declined specifics, said the ceremony occurred somewhere in Kentucky between 6 am Saturday and 3 am Sunday, calling Judge the best pick at the Derby.

Louisville UPI Arline Judge Daniel R. Topping New York James McKinley Bryant Fifth Avenue New York City Johnny Weismueller Exfilm Manhattan

Excitement Causes Death in Tavern Quarrel

Arthur Wetzel a Morrill Kansas farm youth, 21, died after a tavern quarrel. His brother Erven Wetzel and another youth fought. Arthur intervened and collapsed without a blow. Autopsy ruled death from heart disease. County Attorney John H. Wiltse reported the findings.

Falls City Neb Arthur Wetzel Morrill Kan John H. Wiltse Wetzel Erven Arthur

Two-Year-Old Dies After Kansas Car Crash Near De Soto

Marguerite Barron, 2, daughter of Mr and Mrs Entimino Barron of Ottawa, died of crash injuries in Kansas City after a Saturday motor car accident near De Soto. Mrs Barron remained in critical condition at a local hospital.

Kansas City Kan Marguerite Barron Entimino Barron Ottawa DeSoto

Reelection bid by Chai Hobbs for Kansas insurance commissioner

Seeks renomination on the Republican ticket. Hobbs of Baldwin City, former examiner and actuary, credits his Kansas Insurance Department service with earning a reputation as a top national commissioner. He notes a fire rate cut from 1.08 to .75 per hundred and a voluntary assignment plan expanding workers compensation coverage.

Chai. F. Hobbs Baldwin City Insurance Department Hobbs Kansas Insurance Department United States

Commissioner Hobbs Drives Insurance Law Strengthening

During his term as commissioner, Mr Hobbs urged stronger insurance laws and his legislative suggestions led to the enactment of much needed insurance legislation.

Hobbs

Christian Endeavor Leader Miss Lucile Traynor Leads North Lawrence Unit

Miss Lucile Traynor led the North Lawrence Christian Endeavor Sunday evening with a lesson titled Dollars Happiness or What. Choir practice is set for Wednesday at 8:45 p m at the church. A Douglas County Chris-

Christian Endeavor Lucile Traynor North Lawrence

Endeavor Officers Meeting Date Set

Endeavor officers will hold a meeting on Thursday May 9 at 8 o clock in the Evangelical church.

Tain Endeavor Officers Evangelical Church

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