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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1939

Page

3

Compromise Plan Hinted in Coal Miner Talks

New York May and P A voiced possible breakthrough in deadlocked talks between bituminous coal miners and operators led by Dr. John R. Steelman U S labor department conciliator after a morning session. The four operators and four U M W officials meet daily since March 14 as shortages mount and White House pressure grows with a looming peace parley and a shutdown costing miners and railroads millions weekly.

New York May &#P John R. Steelman U.S. Labor Department Steelman Roosevelt White House Pittsburgh James H. Greene Chamber of Commerce U. S. Chamber of Commerce

Time and Work Topeka Governor Ratner Calls for Patience

Gov. Payne H. Ratner warns Kansas' state government reorganization will require time and work. He says savings and efficiency need broad cooperation as new boards and commissions are formed, stressing the changes affect every citizen's welfare.

Topeka Kansas Payne H. Ratner Ratner

Sail wreck chills experts with 16th century ship clues

Drinkwater first saw the hull in 1903 after a storm revealed boards. He notes five to six feet of hull exposed after a severe storm. He identifies two masts set with big square sails, a foremast 2544 feet from the bow and a rear mast offset behind, with an oak hull and brass spikes. Trunnels hold planking to ribs, indicating ancient construction.

Drinkwater

Old Hull Uncovered Near Roanoke Island Ships Oldest Craster Wreck

Alpheus Drinkwater, famed for announcing the Wright brothers flight, identifies a 16th century cramster hull buried on the Roanoke Island sand near Manteo. A marine museum official prepared to study the wreck as guards monitor the site against souvenir hunters.

Manteo Roanoke Island N. C Alpheus W. Drinkwater Drinkwater Wright Brothers Kitty Hawk Marine Museum Newport News Coast Guard Sir Walter Raleigh New World Walter Raleigh

High School Girl Killed in Olathe Crash

Miss Dixie Lee Huggins aged 17 a senior at local high school was killed when her car was forced off highway 169 south of Olathe by another vehicle. Companion Wendelyn Lattner III was injured as the car hit a culvert abutment and left the pavement.

Olathe Kan Dixie Lee Huggins Wendelyn Lattner, III Highway 169

High School Art Exhibit and Marionette Show

Liberty Memorial high school under Miss Lucile McIntyre will host an art exhibit featuring crafts drawings and other work in the upper hall Wednesday from 7 30 to 9 00 pm. A marionette performance of Bluebeard will follow at 8 00 pm with Eldon Tefft in the title role and Williamson Hough Elizabeth Crafton Eleanor Grider and Eldon Tefft in supporting parts. Richard Beahm conducts the music.

Liberty Memorial High School Lucile McIntyre Bluebeard Eldon Tefft Williamson Hough Blue

Beery Divorce Sparks Nov Lake Tahoe Honeymoon

Wallace Beery's ex wife Reta wed broker Albert J. Foyt the day before, and the couple spent a honeymoon at Lake Tahoe after a divorce settlement. The film star Beery had separated from Reta weeks earlier, with the marriage taking place yesterday in Carson City.

Beery Carson City Wallace Berry Reta Lake Tahoe Albert J. Foyt New York Los Angeles

The Hardys Ride High at Granada

Movieland's first family the Hardys of Carvel headline at the Granada in The Hardys Ride High with Lewis Stone Fay Holden Cecilia Parker Mickey Rooney Ann Rutherford and Sarah Haden. The plot follows Andy seeking a millionaire fortune, family squabbles and a trip to Detroit to claim wealth, with prices noted for a cigaret case and a frock before a return to Carvel and a reconciliation with his girlfriend. Shorts travel talk and a color cartoon accompany the program.

Movieland Hardys Carvel Granada Lewis Stone Fay Holden Cecilia Parker Mickey Rooney Andy Ann Rutherford Sarah Haden Altho Cecilia Detroit Singapore Johore

Hatchery Blast Injures Two Men in Kansas City

A double explosion at a hatchery in Kansas City injures Victor Oddo, 30, and Joe Campa, 80. Oddo lit a match to locate a light switch triggering the first blast. a second explosion followed later.

Kansas City Victor Oddo Joe Campa Oddo

BEG Declines Windsor Talk Broadcast from Verdun

The British Broadcasting Corporation announced it will not relay the Duke of Windsor's planned Verdun address to the United States. No reason was given for the decision.

Windsor London British Broadcasting Corporation England Duke of Windsor Verdun France United States BEG

The Lady's from Kentucky racing romance on screen

A timely Dickinson release stars George Raft and Ellen Drew as Penny Hollis with Hugh Herbert and ZaSu Pitts in support. Marty Black a gambler and bookie clashes with Penny over a young horse as Roman Sun nears a decisive race. Penny wins him to her side, while Marty faces double cross or self ruin in a thrilling climax. Musical Mountaineers and That's Africa short films accompany.

Kentucky George Raft Ellen Drew Hugh Herbert ZaSu Pitts Raft Marty Black Penny Africa

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