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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1940
Page
2
Berlin reports a large RAF offensive against London and other targets while claiming strong German raids on Manchester Liverpool Derby and the Ruhr. The high command tallies German losses and notes British planes and ships downed. fires spread across London docks and Berlin centers.
The Trinity Episcopal and First Methodist churches will not hold Sunday school tomorrow for children up to high school age. Churches cooperate with the health department to guard against infantile paralysis.
The third battalion of the 17th Infantry, stationed here for eight years, was due to leave today for Camp Ord in Monterey California. About 150 men and officers comprise the battalion which will join a new 7th division.
Lawrence native Tracy Learnard now living in San Jose announces via a letter to his brother Oscar Learnard that his daughter Mrs Leonard Appleby of Palo Alto has twin grandsons Delbert C. Richardson and a brother. The article notes Tracy Learnard’s past as Gilroy postmaster and ranch operator.
Denver September 7. A surplus of silver dollars exists at the United States mint in Denver with 42 million dollars ready for banks. Superintendent Mark Skinner insists on the usual price of 100 cents per dollar as buyers call for them.
Mose Rhodes pleaded guilty before Justice of the Peace Charles C. Rankin to assault and battery and was sentenced to 90 days in jail. Rhodes was charged with beating his wife, Noretta Rhodes, last Sunday evening.
Farmers sell thousands of dollars of livestock and farm products each month through Journal-World classified advertising.
Topeka reports the Kansas Congress of Parents and Teachers sent a questionnaire to candidates for 165 legislative posts and state offices. proposals include appointing a non partisan education commissioner and a teachers retirement law with tuition unification and student transportation reforms. The group stresses nonpartisan intent and aims to publish responses in The Kansas Parent Teacher.
In Coffeyville Kansas on September 7 former students of Wendell Willkie’s classes form the Willkie Student Club to attend the Republican nominee’s September 16 address. About seven of eight alumni plan to travel by special train, with a 1 15 p m arrival and a 4 p m talk time.
The Gospel Four a colored quartet from Topeka will sing at the Church of God on Eleventh and New Hampshire street with two performances tomorrow at 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM Charles Ludwig missionary from Africa will speak in the afternoon and Rev R P Loudermilk closes his three weeks of meetings in the evening Enrollment urged for Lawrence Business College.
German and Finnish agencies report President Kyosti Kallio of Finland died in Berlin after suffering a heart attack on August 29. He served as president since February 15, 1937, and led Finland through the previous winter's war. Premier Ryti assumed duties during his illness.
A 14-year-old left the state for the Belgian Congo where his father will do missionary work and enrolled for two courses at the University of Kansas through the correspondence study program. The department reported six week lesson cycles, revisions, and new courses planned for the fall.
Ross Channel Blackie Sanders Co W Meyn salesman and Earl Stankel service manager traveled to Kansas City for a preview of 31941 Pontiacs and to confer with factory representatives on merchandising plans. The Streamliner Six had been shown locally, but this was the dealers first full line viewing at Municipal auditorium during a 450 dealer meeting. The Futurama exhibit from the World’s Fair was also shown to attendees.
An Allied report details German raids over London and southeast coast towns with heavy anti-aircraft fire. One bomber was shot down at sea, several buildings damaged, and multiple casualties reported including a girl killed near a southeast coast air raid. Demolition squads search debris as thousands endure bombardment.
Topeka hosts the 60th Kansas free fair starting tomorrow with a patriotic program featuring American Legion drum corps and high school bands. Harry Colmery will speak. groups from Atchison Topeka Salina Newton Wichita Ellis and Overbrook will perform.
Italian planes set fires in Haifa oil tanks and refineries in a bombardment claimed by the Italian high command. An Italian submarine sank an oil tanker and planes damaged a British cruiser and two steamers in Red Sea operations. The British Near East command denied damage at Haifa and reported casualties at Mersa Matruh.
Secretary Knox, visiting Honolulu to review Hawaii's defense, said the government is receiving the greatest cooperation from industry and labor. He noted less confusion than in 1917 and emphasized unity across all elements for national defense.
In Philadelphia on Sept 7 the Boston Bees won 3 2 in ten innings as Al Glossop drove in the winning run. Both teams had 13 hits in the first game. The second game ended 3 0 with Boston again prevailing.
Kansas City Kansas schools will not open on Monday as the state health board advises delaying opening to prevent infantile paralysis spread. Dr Rayner T Westman city health director told the board of education and parochial leaders of the advisory.
In Luxembourg on September 7 1940 authorities ban marriages between Jews and Germans and demand Jews report domestic and foreign holdings. Jewish physicians dentists veterinarians and druggists are forbidden to practice.
Guy Young reported to police that $63.50 was stolen from a purse in his home between August 28 and August 31. The incident was filed yesterday afternoon.
The national council of the Episcopal Church won't seek final action on unity proposals with the Presbyterian Church at its general convention next month. A report on approaches to unity criticizes the concordat as premature and rushed.
The War Department announced awarding a contract to Savage Arms Corporation of Utica New York to equip a machine gun plant at an approximate cost of 17 600 000 dollars.
President Roosevelt signed a measure directing payment of 592,719 to Lester P. Barlow the inventor alleging government infringement of World War I era air plane bomb patents. The settlement resolves the dispute over patent rights and compensation.
John Franklin and Lionel Taylor, sons of Mr and Mrs John E Taylor of 328 Locust Street, enrolled on September 1 at the Guardian Angel school for colored boys in Leavenworth. They had previously attended Lincoln School in North Lawrence.
Berlin reports quote German quarters denying a British false claim that a German troop transport was torpedoed in the Kattegat last Monday with about 4,000 men lost. The Stockholm Dagens Nyheter story, cited by a Lysekil correspondent, said the Marion of Hamburg was sunk by a British sub but the radio says no German transport named Marion exists. It notes only the Pioneer suffered minor damage and was evacuated with few losses, and no other German transport has been lost recently.
Mr and Mrs Patrick O Day hosted visitors with neighbors and relatives inIVES CHAPEL Tulsa guests included Mary Lee Thompson and Bobby Broad. Piano solos by Arlus and Carol Dean were performed at Vinland High School recital. A birthday picnic for Philip Miller occurred in Fast Baldwin park with family groups from multiple towns.
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