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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1937

Page

1

Tensions Rise as Japanese Force Across Shanghai Creek

Japanese troops clash with Chinese forces around Shanghai as 7,000 Japanese shock troops push west of the international settlement. Brig. Gen. Beaumont protests Hasegawa, while British commander Telfer-Smollett vows to hold lines. Casualties mount and air bombardments continue near British outposts.

Shanghai Kiyoshi Hasegawa United States Marine Soochow Creek International Settlement John C. Beaumont Hasegawa A. D. P. Telfer-Smollett Shanghai-Hangchow Telfer-Smollett Tokyo Rubicon Village Jessfield Park

Lewis Talks Tuesday at University of Kansas Lecture

Sinclair Lewis, a leading American novelist, opens the University of Kansas community lecture course Tuesday evening. He will discuss The Novelist as Prophet at 8:20 o'clock in Hoch auditorium, reflecting on It Can’t Happen Here and the shifting American scene.

Sinclair Lewis University of Kansas Lewis Hoch Auditorium

No Delicate Situation Expected in Duke Visit to U S

Sir Ronald Lindsay said no delicate situation could arise over the Duke of Windsor's U S visit if he avoids politics. The British ambassador, aboard the Queen Mary, pledged to assist with any facilities the duke wants and noted plans are vague and subject to change.

Duke U. S New York Ronald Lindsay United States England Duke of Windsor Ronald

Paving Underpass Link Advances With New Bids

Concrete work today advances the Union Pacific underpass pavement as M N Penny Construction completes the underpass floor from Locust Street northward. Kansas highway officials advertise bids for a 0.380 mile link to highway 40. bids open November 19. Officials hope to finish the project this winter if weather holds.

M. N. Penny Construction Company Union Pacific State Highway Department Court House Penny Locust Street Lyons Street Roger M. Williams Chamber of Commerce George Hedrick Evan Griffith Kansas Highway Department Griffith Lawrence Lwrence Bureau of Public Roads Bat

Eden Aims to Match United States in Brussels Talks

London reports Foreign Secretary Eden told Parliament Britain will go as far as the United States to end the Chinese Japanese conflict at the Brussels nine power conference. He warned against dictatorial methods, urged cooperation, and said Britain would lead only with U S backing.

Brussels Anthony Eden Britain United States London Commons Eden Italy Germany Mediterranean Spain Far East Cominions Geneva Melbourne Alaska Mussolini

Pleas of Guilty by Three Defendants

Three defendants pleaded guilty this morning as the November term opened. Warren Karnes admitted theft of chickens, Thelbert Clayborn pleaded guilty to third degree burglary, and W Meyer pleaded guilty to selling unregistered securities. The clerk noted multiple cases dismissed or postponed.

Hugh Means Steve Brodie Thirteenth and Massachusets Street Brodie Means Oscar Learnard Warren Karnes Thelbert Clayborn E. H. Ross Nannie B. Charlton W. H. Pendleton W. Meyer Josie L. Turner Meyer Kansas State Corporation Commission State Corporation Commission Securities Division Charles Springer Morris Jones Kansas City Justice Court Springer Clarence Deskins Clarence Melvin Blaylock Delbert Merl Beers Carlyle Dawes Harold Tuttle Lawrence Richard Shilleut Wayne Wood Emporia Harry Pierce Pierce E. W. Meyer Clifford Snavely Snavely State Reformatory Douglas County

Son Jimmie Starts Work on Coordinating Agencies

Washington reports Franklin D Roosevelt designates James Roosevelt as a coordinator for independent government agencies. He will spend 80 minutes weekly with each agency chief to discuss problems and ideas, acting as a clearing house and forwarding unresolved items to the President. A J Altmeyer calls the move a grand opportunity for closer cooperation.

Washington Roosevelt Jimmie Husky Young James A. J. Altmeyer Social Security Board Young ‘Roosevelt New ‘Clearing House Altmeyer

Six Americans Die in Spanish Civil War Front

The Abraham Lincoln brigade learned that six more volunteers were killed on the Aragon front. Named were James Doherty and Robert Walsh of New York City, Stefan Cojeran and Milo Danjankovich of Detroit, and Louis Goslinpid Barry Kuryk, with home cities listed.

New York Friends of the Abraham Lincoln Aragon James Doherty Robert Walsh New York City Stefan Cojeran Milo Danjankovich Detroit Louis Goslin

Davis and Koo Meet in Brussels Ahead of Nine-Power Talks

Norman Davis head of the U S delegation held a first practical contact with Dr V K Wellington Koo Chinese ambassador to France in Brussels. They discussed terms for China to enter peace negotiations in the Chinese Japanese conflict as Davis sent his opening speech draft to Washington. Count Aldrovandi-Marescotti arrived as Italian delegation head in Ciano's absence, noted for Manchuria study.

Brussels Norman Davis United States V. K. Wellington Koo France Davis Koo China Washington Seeener Belgium Paul Spaak Luigi Aldrovandi-Marescotti Galeazzo Ciano Aldrovandi-Marescotti Ea League of Nations Manchuria

Stark calls broad sweep for Kansas City election setup

Governor Lloyd C. Stark urged the Kansas City election board to start with a broad purge of precinct judges and clerks under the new permanent registration law. The Star notes 460 precincts require 2,760 workers and a sweep could cost veteran deputies’ jobs. Fifty election workers have been convicted of vote fraud with many more to be tried.

Kansas City The Star Lloyd C. Stark

Fifteenth Kansas Potato Show Entries Build Speed

Entries for the fifteenth annual Kansas potato show at the National Guard Armory November 4 and 5 are coming in fast. L. G. McGee presides. C. O. Browning is vice president. Al Green treasurer. Directors include Roscoe Pine M L Taylor Herman Thedan Ralph Travis and Scott E Kelsey. A luncheon banquet and judging sessions feature University and Kansas State College judges with Georgiana Smurthwaite in charge of women’s potato foods.

Kansas Bonner Springs Ralph Travis Manhattan Scott E. Kelsey Topeka J. C. Mohler State Board of Agriculture H. O. Werner University of Nebraska W. G. Amstein Kansas State College Georgiana Smurthwaite Roger Regneir Wiedemann’s Massachusetts Street L. C. Williams W. W. Davis University of Kansas Davis Armory American Legion Seventh and Vermont Street

Will Seek The Facts On KU Alleged Communist Links

Winfield Kan November 1 The Kansas University investigation into alleged communist activity will continue with a regents committee meeting in Topeka. Dr H L Snyder said the group will try to find the facts and no statement will be given until after the meeting Regents appointed the panel Saturday after Chancellor Lindley reported his findings Ed Henry of Dodge City father of Don Henry K A student said killed with loyalist forces in Spain serves on the inquiry Also on the committee are Charles Scott Iola and Ralph T O Neil Topeka

Winfield Kan H. L. Snyder Board of Regents Kansas University Topeka Snyder Regents E. H. Lindley Ed Henry Dodge City Don Henry K. A Spain Charles Scott Iola Ralph T. O’neil

Sudden Temperature Plunge Forecasts Cooler Weather

The Sudden territory saw a sharp drop as the gas office thermometer fell 15 degrees from 82 to 67 in 45 minutes this afternoon. The 82 reading at 8 o'clock marked the day's high and the recording thermometer continued to fall at 3:45 PM.

Average of 60 stocks 49.1 on Saturday 50.2

Average of sixty stock prices rose to 49.1 with a higher level noted at 50.2 on Saturday. The brief market update records a midweek reading and a weekend uptick, reflecting volatility in the listed securities.

Hesper Hosts Large Homecoming Crowd and Talks

A large audience attended the Hesper homecoming held after morning services at the church and a dinner at Hesper Academy. Dr John H Outland among speakers recalled early Hesper days, while others shared local history and memories from Hesper Academy and the surrounding community. The event featured remarks by Rev William Garrison and college guest Dr Charles Beal with hopes it becomes an annual affair.

Hesper Hesper Academy William Garrison Carl Gerstenberger E. M. Owen F. N. Raymond Douglas County Historical Society Leslie Lyons Kansas City Emery Stanley Topeka Samuel Davis Davis Chalkley Hill California Ed Grobh Mildred Davis Watson Roger Stanley Ed Grob Blanche Knabe Mahlon Cox

CAN CULTIVATE DUST LAND

Secretary Wilson says only part of the dust bowl land should be retired while much of the southwest can be farmed with conservative methods. He told Senator Capper after visiting southwestern Kansas that some soils never should have been plowed due to ongoing soil-blowing risks.

Topeka M. L. Wilson Dust Bowl Sen Arthur Capper Kansas Wilson

KU Engineering Dean Yvan Crawford to Speak at Chamber Luncheon

C of C sets luncheon tomorrow at 12 20 at Eldridge hotel with Yvan C Crawford dean of KU school of engineering and architecture as speaker. He will discuss The Planning of Public Works and recently arrived from the University of Idaho where he was dean of the engineering school.

Yvan C. Crawford Engineering University of Kansas Chamber of Commerce Eldridge Hotel Crawford K. U George C. Shaad University of Idaho

Jayhawker fans head to Lincoln for Nebraska clash

University of Kansas supporters travel by train bus and car to Lincoln next Saturday to back the Jayhawker football team against Nebraska. About 250 of 500 tickets at 2.20 sold. group plans include KU pep organizations Phi Gamma Delta Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Phi Kappa Psi. Special UP train offers round trip 4 with departure 6 30 AM from Lawrence and 11 30 AM arrival Lincoln. return departs 7 PM arriving 11 PM.

University of Kansas Lawrence Jayhawker Lincoln University of Nebraska Huskers K. U Jay Jones Ku Kus Phi Gamma Delta Sigma Alpha Epsilon Phi Kappa Psi Union Pacific

Unseasonably warm spell ends in Kansas forewarned

Federal meteorologist S D Flora says warmth in Kansas will retreat as cooler air moves in. Highs will drop to 65 to 70 tomorrow with showers in the southeast and east. Snow is noted in Montana North Dakota and western Canada with a northwesterly wind bringing 40s to northwestern Kansas.

Topeka Kansas S. D. Flora Oday Helena Mont Williston N. C

Death of Dorance Brown Junior

Dorance Junior Brown seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Dorance Brown of 1725 Barker avenue died yesterday from internal injuries after a fall last week Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 10 30 am at Rumsey funeral home with Rev Charles A Puls officiating Burial will be in the Eudora cemetery He is survived by parents three brothers Donald Robert and David a sister Virginia Rose a grandmother Mrs Mary Copp Topeka a grandfather and grandmother Mr and Mrs A D Brown Lawrence and a great grandmother Mrs M Manson Tope Topeka

Dorance Junior Brown Dorance Brown Barker Avenue Rumsey Funeral Home Charles A. Puls Eudora Cemetery Donald Robert David Virginia Rose Mary Copp Topeka A. D. Brown Lawrence M. Manson Topea

Six More Executed in Russia for SAC Mismanagement

Moscow reports include six additional death sentences for mismanagement of Soviet agricultural enterprises in Siberia. The executions follow other recent rulings, underscoring harsh penalties during the state drive on inefficiency.

Russia Moscow Siberia

Lawrence weighs new law for teacher retirement annuities

Lawrence officials and Chamber of Commerce leaders discussed using a Kansas second class city retirement annuity plan for public school teachers. The plan would let teachers buy annuities with 3 percent contributions from salaries and the district, while questions linger on legality, applicability to other staff, and fund handling. A clarifying step may include a potential supreme court action.

Lawrence Kansas Ray T. Wright Board of Education Richardson Lyon County Chamber of Commerce Ray Wright I. J. Meade Committee On Taxation George Docking John Stutz W. E. Spalding Supreme Court

Four People Granted U S Citizenship Here

Four individuals were granted U S citizenship in district court by Judge Hugh Means this morning. The oath was administered by John Callahan with four new citizens named: Joseph Arthur Greenwood born in Warrington England who came to the United States November 1 1923. Helen Gregory Eliashevich born in Minsk Russia who arrived May 15 1922. Patrick J O Day born in Ayre Ireland who came May 22 1911. Louise Katherine Schulmeyer born in the United States who lost citizenship after marrying a German in 1918.

U. S Hugh Means John Callahan Joseph Arthur Greenwood Lawrence Warrington England United States Helen Gregory Eliashevich Helen Elias Vermont Street Minsk Russia Patrick J. O’day Baldwin Ayre Ireland Louise Katherine Schulmeyer Route 6

Noted graft prosecutor Heney dies at 78 in California

Francis Joseph Heney, 78, pioneer jurist famed for prosecuting the 1908 San Francisco graft cases, died in Santa Monica California. His work was praised by Hiram Johnson as marvelous.

Santa Monica Calif Francis Joseph Heney San Francisco Hiram Johnson

Weather forecast for region with clearing Tuesday

Cloudy and cooler tonight with showers in southeast and extreme east portions. Tuesday generally fair and colder in the east and south. Morning outlook clear to partly cloudy at Coffeyville and Emporia. Dirt roads listed as good. University Coal Co. phone 44.

Coffeyville Ees Emporia

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