18 Nov 1938
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1938
Page
1
Tokyo rejected all major points of the October US note protesting interference in China. The reply handed to Ambassador Grew declared ideas of the past no longer apply to the Chinese situation and warned that any attempt to apply them would be futile.
Washington reports Japan's note to the United States as a definite overthrow of existing international treaties on China including the nine power pact. Observers expect the State Department to study the position for days and press for the principles in the October 6 U.S. note to Tokyo.
The Japanese cabinet backed by Emperor Hirohito declared Japan seeks a new order in east Asia and cited military necessity to justify changes to its China policy. Tokyo argued postwar pacts like the 1922 Nine Power Treaty no longer bind the empire as it expands its control in China. Ambassador Grew pressed for a prompt reply to the U S protest over interference and open door violations. Japan countered with detailed defenses and calls for reassessment of international agreements.
Weather forecast from federal meteorologist S. D. Flora says light showers did not benefit crops and that cooler air will move in tonight with a light freeze. Skies clear for Saturday with highs 55 to 60 and lows near 28 to 30 in the east.
Service listing shows Ford related repair facility at Hamilton with address 15 West Ninth, indicating local automotive maintenance options. No further details available in readable text.
Japanese warplanes raided Sian capital of Shensi province in northwest China. They destroyed government buildings and ignited fires across the center, striking military and communist headquarters as they push toward Lian and Lanchow. American mission properties in Changsha reported heavy damage. staff were safe. Efforts aim to save Yale-in-China complex amid advancing forces.
Assistant Secretary Louis Johnson outlined a broad buildup for the army air force, calling for at least 9 280 planes and mass production. He warned Europe’s advances threaten air supremacy and urged rapid expansion, training, and industrial production to meet security needs.
James Dalhover 32, a Madison gunman for the Al Brady mob, was executed in the state prison electric chair in Michigan City for the killing of Logansport policeman Paul V Minneman after the May 25 1937 Goodland bank robbery. The gang was once described as the most vicious in the United States.
Journal World staff prepare the annual Christmas Shoppers section to aid readers the two page magazine will feature gift ideas with detailed descriptions by seven reporters and advertise Lawrence merchants large varied stocks for Granddad to Baby readers urged to watch for this fun helpful shopping aid next week
Berlin reports say Nazi Germany orders Ambassador Hans Dieckhoff home to brief Foreign Minister von Ribbentrop on American attitude to anti Jewish measures and Roosevelt criticism. The move follows U S envoy Hugh Wilson’s recall and rising tensions over the Jewish crisis and Sudetenland fallout.
New York police ordered 24 hour guard at North German Lloyd and Hamburg American Line piers after a large picket parade denouncing Nazi anti Jewish policies. Five sergeants and 50 foot patrolmen, plus mounted units, to begin duties at 4 pm with phased shifts through the night. Consul Borchers home guarded by Jewish officers at mayor’s request. Berlin calls protests a poor joke.
A crowd estimated at 100000 pressed toward Dolma Bahce palace to view President Ataturk's body in Istanbul. Seventy people died and many injured as women formed the majority of casualties amid the surge. About 300000 had viewed the body the day prior. Open House at the Telephone Building advertised for today and tomorrow from 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Authorities permit the Jewish community in Munich to reopen shops selling life essentials with access limited to Jews following a wave of antisemitic violence. The measure restricts entry to Jewish individuals only as a controlled provisioning step.
German embassy secretary says Hans Dieckhoff may sail from New York on the Europa around next Friday as Hugh R. Wilson arrives in the United States for consultative talks. Dr. Hans Thompson will lead the embassy in Dieckhoff's absence while reporters are kept off the residence.
A federal grand jury filed true bills against 18 more election officials from Kansas City's second ward, bringing indictments to 275 since the probe began in 1936. The group, led by Gil P. Bourk, faces charges including ballot stuffing and vote alteration.
President Roosevelt named a four member advisory board to study fiscal and monetary problems linked to national production and income. Morgenthau Eccles Bell Delano will report periodically to inform sound recovery and dampen economic peaks and valleys. The group operates across agencies to tackle the big problem.
Vernon Bartlett running as an independent progressive defeated the Conservative candidate in Bridgewater, London. The by election marks a major upset against Prime Minister Chamberlain's foreign policy stance in the Conservative stronghold.
Howard C. Taylor of the University of Kansas piano faculty left for Syracuse New York where his father J. R. Taylor died. Funeral services are planned for Monday. The notice notes a general reduction in Mobil and lists Carter's prices.
Washington reports the three great trading nations Great Britain Canada and the United States signed historic tariff agreements to boost foreign trade and world peace. Concessions cover over 2250 products with Canada and the United Kingdom pledging reductions in exchange for broader access to each other markets.
Baltimore Evening Sun quotes the Manchester Guardian claiming 200 Jews were executed by firing squads in a single Nazi camp at Buchenwald. The dispatch cites a only source and notes 70 executions the night before November 9 and total arrests between 35,000 and 40,000 across Germany, excluding Austria and the Sudetenland.
Lawrence Wilson an 18 year old from near Eudora was pulled from a burning 1938 truck and trailer three miles north of Victory Junction by a passing motorist. He recovered from shock at St Johns hospital Leavenworth and returned home. The truck and trailer owned by Reed McBee of Eudora were destroyed in the blaze and a gasoline tank explosion.
Buckingham Palace officials announced President Albert Lebrun of France and his wife would visit London from March 21 to 24 on invitation of King George.
Zagreb reports the death of Anton Trumbitch former Yugoslav foreign minister famed as the treaty maker He died today at age 76 his passing announced in Zagreb Yugoslavia on November 14.
W H Babb of 841 Mississippi Street marks his eighty sixth birthday today. Born in Eaton Indiana in 1852 he moved to Kansas in 1903 and remains a local resident celebrated by friends and family.
Average of 60 stocks sits at 51.4 after yesterday’s reading of 52.4. Investors watched momentum shift as technology and energy shares influenced the broader market in thin trading.
Alf Landon says Pan American delegates must discuss Lima talks in a friendly spirit to gain lasting benefits for the western hemisphere. He cautions against a mere trade focus and stresses considering government ideas and national interests. Landon to join Hull in New York and attend events before sailing.
Emmett D. Nixon found guilty by jury on three counts of grand larceny for stealing sparkplugs from Evans Auto Supply during April and May. Nixon admitted no defense witnesses. prosecutor noted he offered settlement. Other docket items mention cases against Jesse Cole and Ray Barnes proceeding or being dismissed.
E B Stouffer announced KU was elected vice president of the Association of American Universities at its national convention in Berkeley California KU will host the next convention with the University of Missouri and California Institute of Technology as key offices and hosts for upcoming events
Santa Fe announces special train service to Columbia Missouri for the Kansas Missouri football game on November 24. Fans depart at 6 30 a m and reach Columbia at 12 50 p m. Return trip leaves Columbia at 6 00 p m and arrives in Lawrence at 11 35 p m. Round trip tickets cost 4 60.
Kansas University football players Frank Bukaty halfback and Wayne Wilson center were discharged from Watkin's Memorial hospital after being treated for colds. Monte Merkle tackle remained hospitalized with a cold and is reported satisfactory.
The Kansas forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Saturday, cooler in the southeast and extreme east tonight, warmer Saturday, and mixed conditions in other areas. Morning readings show misting in Coffeyville, cloudy skies in Manhattan Topeka Pittsburg Emporia and Arkansas City, partly cloudy in Wichita Salina and clear in Garden City. Road conditions are fair in Coffeyville and Arkansas City, good elsewhere. National data note yesterday high 69 low 18.
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