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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1940
Page
2
The par month was the wettest August in Kansas since 1933, with high rainfall across the state. Downpours boosted county totals to seven and eight inches, according to federal meteorologist S. D. Flora and reports from Topeka.
Britons hailed the defense as London faced an unprecedented night raid by German bombers. Central city targets were damaged including Fleet Street offices, hospitals, and water infrastructure while anti aircraft fire and new tactics kept the attack from its aims.
In Boston on Sept 12 AP reports the Bees defeated the St Louis Cardinals 17 to 7 scoring their season high. Carrell Rowell drove in six runs while Jim Tobin earned his fifth win. First game details show Boston breaking open a close clash.
Four former Coffeyville high school faculty members will attend Wendell Willkie’s 18 state tour stop in Coffeyville. Willkie, a history teacher and coach here in 1913 14, arrives at 3:30 p.m. and speaks at 4 p.m.
German dive bombers struck a renowned spa in London on Sept 12, damaging a hotel garden and conservatory. One woman was injured as bombs damaged windows and destroyed a nearby house. Occupants had left 24 hours earlier. a third bomb fell near the hotel but did not explode.
At the American Bar Association meeting in Philadelphia the keynote urged a federal public order act to curb subversive activities. Prof. Karl Loewenstein outlined seven provisions including tightening sedition laws and dissolving anti democratic groups while supervising the press and ensuring public officials’ loyalty.
Forty eight of the civilian aviation students have completed the course at the airport with nine more to finish. Otto Kiehl of Pittsburg is the latest to complete the advanced program. Help Wanted classifieds offer prompt results by phone.
Charles T. Carpenter Sr., 81, an savings association head, hosts Willkie supporters in Coffeyville. Carpenter once debated Willkie in 1913 14 while teaching, and as an honorary head he anticipates Willkie's visit on Monday September 16.
Olin Templin lauds the three self supporting dormitories as a major anniversary highlight at the University of Kansas. Ground was purchased with Battenfelds funding a second dormitory in memory of their son John Curry Battenfeld. The old chancellor's residence became the third dormitory as KU enters its diamond celebration.
The Union building cafeteria hosts 45 to 50 football players at the training table three times daily since Tuesday morning. Two more rushees described wearing a bright blue ribbed wool frock with bell sleeves and gold padlocks for buttons.
A brief note describes a couple declining preferential dinners citing family reasons and mentions they have children. The passage references one person wearing a bright red sweater and a black shirt and another wearing a belt buckle, with both deciding against attending.
Dr. W Henry Merritt will teach a three hour fall course in Personal and Community Health through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences open to all students without prereq It aims to improve personal and community health using simple, non technical lessons on sociological origins of life disease ideologies community health disease treatment and prevention.
The K. U. Relays club begins its annual membership campaign next Tuesday with a 7:30 breakfast at the Eldridge hotel. Chi Gallo chairs the drive for the Chamber of Commerce sports committee. Captains John Brand Noble Lindstrom Fred Ellsworth Charles Radcliffe and Bob Haggart lead Major Gene Glahn’s team, while Major Wade Pierce’s group includes David Evans Joe Wilson Simon Hurwitz Junius Underwood and Bob Oyler.
The revenue and taxation commission announced an emergency authorization for Jefferson County to raise the road fund levy up to 25 percent. The action was disclosed on September 12 in Topeka.
The Burke for Governor club will meet tomorrow evening at 8 o clock at the courthouse to discuss campaign steps and organize support. Local members and residents are invited to attend and hear about plans and proposals.
A new issue of the Telephone Directory will go to press on September 28. For new listings or changes call the business office at telephone number 221 without delay. Southwestern Bell Tel Company Adv.
Lawrence announces 1940 41 Safety Council committees led by Lathrop Read Jr with Bill Boardman as vice president and June Clark as secretary treasurer The upcoming safety drive runs October 8 to 12 funded by prior council funds. further fundraising planned if a campaign continues next year.
Cairo dispatch reports British warplanes damaged Italian military airports and dock facilities at Derna and Amseat with large blazes in docks and hangars. Fires also started at Bardia as Italian bombers attempting to raid the Alexandria Mersa Matruh railroad were intercepted by British fighters, suffering heavy casualties.
IndianapolisSept 12 CP-Re publican Chairman Joseph W Martin Jr said after a conference with Wendell Willkie that the country wants Congress to do some thinking of its own. He noted conscription was not discussed but said Congress would cooperate with Willkie after he met the president.
In Bucharest Gen Ion Antonescu says Magda Lupescu urged Mihai to flee with them into exile but the 18 year old heir rejected the plan.
Exiled Iron Guardists trained in Nazi doctrine were reported moving from Germany to Bucharest. They are said to aim at challenging the current Fascist leadership to weaken opposition to Ion Antonescu and strengthen his grip on Romania.
Mrs Agnes Radford Fassett died in Los Angeles California at 68 She grew up in Lawrence Kansas studied at the University of Kansas and taught in Lawrence schools She was married to Dr Frederick Fassett and is survived by a sister Miss Laura Radford of Jerusalem Palestine Her funeral will be at Oak Hill Cemetery with a 4 PM cortege from Funk chapel led by Rev Alfred J Beil The interment will be beside husband and son
Ed Suagee a senior quarterback from Bartlesville Oklahoma reports for practice this afternoon. He had been employed and missed the opening session. His arrival brings the Kansas football squad to a total of 50 players.
The FBI said its Newark field office is investigating the explosion at the Hercules Powder Company plant in Kenilworth New Jersey and declined further comment in a brief statement issued late today.
Spokane champion Marvin Bud Ward loses to Billows of Poughkeepsie in the National Amateur golf championship at Mamaroneck New York on September 12. Ward is eliminated from the title chase after the upset.
A reader notes a thrifty habit of scanning the classified section each day for deals and opportunities. The practice highlights budget awareness and practical shopping behavior.
Actress Lana Turner was granted a divorce from band leader Artie Shaw in Los Angeles on September 12 after testifying that he flew into rages and left the house without indicating when he would return.
The Hercules Powder company plant at Kenvil New Jersey won two War Department contracts for smokeless powder totaling 545000 dollars after two prior explosions at the site.
A Pleasant Valley birthday party for Vernon Broers unfolds with cake and gifts as friends recall the eventful evening. The column lists local residents visiting, school openings with 19 pupils, student achievement in spelling, and community meetings at the Pleasant Valley School and Farms Bureau with plans for October activities.
Mrs. Clifford Thiry and Alwinna attended the Knowledge Hill Community club at Mrs. Stuart's home. Vernon Anderson attends Missouri Aviation School in Kansas City. Wil liam Kohler of Fairview visited with Vernon Broers. H. J. Peterson and Clifford Thiry hosted a shower for George Mole of Lawrence. Ray and Harold Newell visited Topeka with their son. Farmers report enough days to work with lingering rain, some have planted winter barley and rye, fields remain wet.
Belleview residents hosted and visited many families this week. Guests included Dr. Ed Grosdidier, Dr. Morse Ryan, and Miss Lucille Schlégel of Kansas City, with numerous calls and dinners across Shawnee, Lawrence, Eudora, and nearby towns.
Chicago prices softened more than a cent per bushel before reclaiming losses as grain traders watched the Battle of Britain. Weak securities weighed on sentiment while cash wheat demand eased at some terminals. Frost reports boosted the corn market with futures activity totaling 10.42 million bushels yesterday. Open interest stood at 59.75 million in wheat and 22.31 million in corn.
Kansas City market reports steady to lower with 2,300 head of hogs trading slow and uneven. Top hog price 6.75, good and choice 180 to 270 pound hogs mostly 6.60 to 6.75, few 280 to 325 pound hogs at 6.35 to 6.60. No shippers mentioned.
Cattle receipts 1,200 calves 400 with beef buyers active. Grass stock steady. stockers and feeders weak to 25 lower. Good to near choice fed steers 10.50 12.00. choice medium weight around 12.50. vealers 8.50 10.00. Sheep 5,000 with spring lambs steady to strong. Colorado lambs 9.00, Texas yearlings 6.60.
Hogs unchanged and cattle market steady. Load medium weight steers unsold. Spring lambs uneven with most at 25 higher. sheep and yearlings steady. Colorado spring lambs top at 9.00 with natives around 0.85 and good to choice at 0.75 to 0.85. Texas yearlings 6.50.
Official USDA estimates show tomorrow’s receipts: cattle 200, calves 100, hogs 1 000, sheep 1 000. Kansas City market report notes AP.USDA source.
Kansas City and Chicago curb market reports show wheat, corn, oats, soybeans, rye and barley prices. Prices listed for No. 2 and No. 3 grades, with several months and varieties, and notes on unchanged or fractional changes.
The Chicago potato market reports arrivals at 70, on track 255, total U S shipments 464. Prices listed include Idaho Russet Burbanks U S No 1.50 80, Idaho long whites U S No 11.30 35, Minnesota Early Ohios 0 to 90 percent U S No 1 .80 90, North Dakota Early Ohios 0 to 90 percent U S 1 .50 20, North Dakota Bliss Triumph U S No 1 1.25, Wisconsin Cobblers U S No 1 10, Wisconsin Bliss Triumphs U S No 1 1.95.
Kansas City market data lists butter creamery butterfat at 23 percent and current receipts at 17 percent. Poultry figures show hens 9 to 14 percent, broilers 14 percent, springs 12 to 14 percent, roosters 9 percent, geese 5 to 7 percent, ducks 7 to 10 percent, and turkeys 12 to 15 percent.
Wheat 63 cents per bushel and yellow corn 56 cents. Poultry prices list hens under 4 pounds at 9 and over 4 pounds at 12. Springers and broilers 11 and roosters 4. Butterfat No 125 at 38 and No 8 at 38. Eyes straight runs 16. Hogs priced at 6.50.
Government bond prices show Treasury notes and bonds in New York markets with closing figures for September 12. Primary securities include Treasury 41,852-47 at 120.3 and Treasury 38.55-51 at 110.25, reflecting market activity.
War share declines pull the New York market down for a second day. Early optimism fades as volume remains light and traders await clearer signals from Britain or Germany on air control. Bonds weaken with stocks and cotton closes unchanged to 20 cents higher per bale.
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