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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1939
Page
8
The University of Kansas Senate adopted two resolutions recognizing Chancellor Lindley’s service as he resigns. The resolutions praise his leadership, democracy in administration, and impact on higher education in Kansas, and note his ongoing connection with the university.
Washington reported that R. McGaha a 40 year old brakeman clung to a freighter caboose and pulled Mrs. Elizabeth Funderburke from the tracks as the train backed onto a trestle. Conductor George W. Moler 48 aided in keeping her clear until the train stopped. Moler recalled the incident saying he felt like he was in a movie but never imagined it would happen to him.
The Kansas City police bill faces final consideration this week after Gov. Lloyd C. Stark backed it there. Supporters hope for midweek adoption, with Stark urging all Missourians to vote for the emergency clause and bill. Mayor Bryce B. Smith backs home rule but will cooperate if Stark succeeds. Also, a stolen 1938 Chevrolet coupe owned by Arthur Heck near a Lutheran church was found damaged east of Highway 59.
Hutchinson May 30 A 19 month old infant Bee Ann Dillon was carried in a 5000 foot airplane dive to aid ear passage relief from a severe cold eight months earlier. The father Kermit Dillon accompanied the child as the plane ascended to 10000 feet then dived 5000 feet. The baby dozed during ascent and yawning on landing. It would take several days to determine any benefits.
Elizabet h Rice a 12 year old from Worcester Mass won first prize of 500 dollars in the 15th annual spelling bee clinching the 1939 title by spelling canonical She represented the Worcester Telegram and Gazette runner up was Humphrey Cook a 13 year old boy sponsored by the Richmond News Leader The event was followed by a quarterly CPA meeting at Pleasant Grove Hall on June 1 at 8 00 p m
Washington May 30 Senate veteran Arthur H Vandenberg of Michigan announced he would seek re election in 1940 while leaving room to meet broader responsibilities if required He urged the Republican convention to adopt clear principles and support a one term president to restore solvency and free enterprise The senator said nominations should arise from a deliberative convention and that it would be unthinkable for him to pursue the presidency himself while grateful for Michigan Republicans backing his stance
Troop 52 led district registration with over 75 percent of its members signed up for Camp Naish from June 11 to 18. The unit will camp in Type C format under its own adult Scouters and be known as Top Hand campers.
The troop will conduct a self run camp training with meals and tents under their own leaders. One Scout and one Scouter besides the Scoutmaster will enjoy a free week at the camp as 23 of 27 Scouts including the leaders have registered. Participants include Gerald Smith Elon Hiller Joe Mc Coy Jim Arthur Wade Arthur Frank Blue Glen Carter Bob Elbel Bob Fink Howard Fox Bob Mendenhall Sammy Mortis Oran Ogle Paul Stavros Bob Stith William Watson Bob Welsh Justin Arndt Lyle Tefft Richard Stuck Robert Stucky Dale Bellinger and Jack Bellinger.
Thieves burglarized a small restaurant owned by George Hunter on 1840 Tennessee Street last night. They entered by cutting a rear window screen but reportedly took no valuable items.
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