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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1940

Page

2

New Faces Schedule in Senate Next Year

Washington reports looming Senate reshuffle as 10 to 12 new faces are likely next year due to primaries and retirements. Several seats contested. Meantime nominees selected for most seats with four Democrats and one Republican defeated in primaries.

Washington Senate Chavez New Mexico Bronson Cutting Dempsey Neely D-W. Va Farmer-Larbor Lundeen Minnesota Holt West Virtornia Burke Nebraska King Utah Ashurst Arizona Frazier North Dakota Donahey Walsh D‘mass LaFollette Wis Mead D-N.y Gerry R.R.L Connecticut Mississippi Tennessee Virginia Philo T. Farns ‘Worth, Jr Oscar W. Carlson Massachusetts Wisconsin Henry Parkman, Jr Boston Bay State la Follette Townsend Delaware Senate Republican Campaign Committee

Deaths and Funerals in Kansas City Area

Miss Wilma Elaine Atkeson, Shawnee Mission High School commerce teacher, dies at home in Kansas City Missouri. Survived by mother and brother, longtime Kansas football figure George L Atkeson. Funeral services held in Kansas City. William A. Wilks, 23, dies at Bell Memorial Hospital Kansas City Kansas. Funeral set for Tuesday 10 am at Rumsey funeral home. Survivors include wife and parents. Valerans of Foreign Wars to meet tonight at post hall with recruits initiated and naturalization medal awarded to Ammold Frolick. Auxiliary to provide refreshments.

Wilma Atkeson Wilma Elaine Atkeson Shawnee Mission High School East Forty Sixth Street Kansas City Lawrence University of Kansas Colorado State College of Education Greeley University of California Eldorado Springs Shawnee Mission Westport ,Presbyterian William A. Wilks Bell Memorial Hospital Kan North Sixth Street Rumsey Funeral Home Wv. F. W Daniels Ammold Frolick

Baseball results from NL and AL games on Sept 16

The National League doubleheader in Philadelphia ended with St Louis prevailing 7 to 1 after a 3 to 2 Phillies win in the opener. In New York, Pittsburgh beat the Giants 7 to 6 in a homer-filled contest. Cincinnati edged Brooklyn 4 to 3 in 10 innings as Leo Durocher argued with an umpire. The American League slate saw Cleveland defeat Philadelphia 6 to 3 in the first game and 9 to 0 in the second, with strong batting from Boudreau and Mack.

Philadelphia Phillies St. Louis Cardinals St Johnson St. Louis Oo Cooper Owen Millies Warren St. Louis Hutchinson Frye Masterson New York AMT Pittsburgh Pirates New York Giants Mel Ott Giants Pittsburgh Butcher M. Brown Winger Davis Lehrman Carpenter Lynn Danning Brooklyn Cincinnati Reds Brooklyn Dodgers Hill Baker Hner Leo Durocher George Maerkurth Insinnati Thompson Berges Wilson Baker Franks Cleveland Indians Philadelphia Athletics Mel Harder Lou Boudreau Ray Mack Tribe Lee Ross Ross Hayes Wagner Harder Purdak Bubich Eisenstat Hemsley Boston Chicago Wilson An Pleton Tresh Washington Detroit Krakiuskas Haynes Carrasquel Ferrell Farly Newsom Tebbetts Russo Hadley Dickey

Air raids on London. Nazis stir on coast

Nightly bombings of barges ships docks and oil supplies plague continental coast. London thrusts include a long night attack and mass raids, with Britain claiming 185 German planes shot down in a single day, raising total German losses to 2,148 since the war began.

London British Press Association England

Coffeyville blueprint plans feed GOP event setup

The Republican National Committee obtained Coffeyville blueprints showing how speakers stand and press and photographers boxes were arranged, intending to replicate the setup in other locations.

Republican National Committee Coffeyville

Welcome to Lawrence University Students for New Year

The city of Lawrence greets students entering the university for the fourth time and welcomes back former students. Law rence is a town of merchants and citizens who understand students and value opportunity for wholesome life with work and recreation.

Btocal Lawhee Lawrence

Willkie Warns of Third Term Peril

Willkie argues the current administration pushes America toward chaos and calls for the doctrine of freedom equality and democracy. He criticizes Roosevelt for misrepresenting military strength and failing to appoint a capable defense chairman, saying the defense program rests with a nonindustrial president.

Willkie Roosevelt Advisory Defense Commission

War Department Awards 116 Million Airplane Contracts

The War Department announced contracts for airplanes totaling 116,842,227 dollars. No delivery dates were given.

Washington War Department

Draft Bill Signed Register Oct 16 (Continued)

President Roosevelt announces a national draft registration on October 16 for men aged 21 to 35. Registration will run 7 am to 9 pm at neighborhood precincts, with certificates carried as proof of citizenship. Local boards will be appointed, and a national lottery will order the draft questionnaire mailing.

Roosevelt Selective Service Board Director of Selective Service

Kansas to register 270000 men under new draft act

Adjutant General Milton R McLean says Kansas will mail letters to 105 county clerks to set up registration for about 270000 men aged 21 to 35 for possible military duty. Registration begins October 16 via regular precinct election setup with at least 8000 volunteers expected to assist across 2700 precincts.

Topeka Milton R. McLean Kansas Roosevelt McLean

Robert Palmer named new K A teacher at University of Kansas

Robert M. Palmer appointed instructor of theory and piano in the University of Kansas School of Fine Arts. He succeeds George M. Daggitt who resigned to join the University of Indiana. Palmer, a graduate of Eastman with multiple scholarships, has composer and soloist accolades and has published major works.

Robert M. Palmer School of Fine Arts Palmer George M. Daggitt University of Indiana Howard Hanson Eastman School of Music Wired Swarthout Eastman School Eastman Brauenfeld Switzerland Carnegie Hall New York City Jeannette Cass Omaha Neb Cass University of Idaho Mary Hardin-Baylor College Belton Tex University of Kansas

Willkie Campaign Speech Near Coffeyville

On a train to Coffeyville Sept 16 Wendell L. Willkie urged rebuilding the domestic economy as the basic defense. Alf M. Landon spoke in Butler and Nevada Missouri rallying crowds against the Pendergast machine while Willkie warned against electing a chief executive for life.

Willkie Coffeyville Wendell L. Willkie America Butler Alf M. Landon Missouri Nevada

Piles and Related Ailments Book Offered Free

A 116 page up to date booklet on piles fistula and related rectal and colon ailments is available free upon request. It claims to save suffering time and money and asks readers to mail ailments to The McCleary Clinic E 1804 Elms Blvd Excelsior Springs Missouri.

McCleary Clinic E-1804 Elms Blvd Excelsior Springs

Lawrence Notes On Events And Local Happenings

The K U Relays club plans a membership drive with a 7 30 a m kick off at Hotel Eldridge. Mary Hernandez is bitten on the cheek by a dog. the animal is under veterinary observation with no rabies signs. October 16 is registration day under the conscription law and opening of duck season. Francis M Hall becomes city sanitarian. Leon Bauman will assist briefly. Mrs Fannie Sanders wins hooks rug prizes at Kansas Free. Charles Oehlert reports a fox terrier with suspected rabies. he is receiving shots after the dog licked his finger.

K. U. Relays Club Eldridge Mary Hernandez Pedro Hernandez Francis M.hall Topeka Leon Bauman State Board of Health Hall Charles Oehlert Route Six Oehlert

Willkie Sidelights Coffeyville Visit

Willkie fans tour Coffeyville Kansas visiting the two story red brick school where he taught history in 1913 1914 now a junior college the Dalton gang site in death alley and the plaza visitors include William Allen White and Mrs White with Kansas editors at a Dutch luncheon Coffeyville hosts Winfield delegates among early arrivals.

Coffeyville Kan Willkie Jis Dalton William Allen White Emporia Kansas Clarence Moody Chanute Chet Bunger Neodesha Ray Breitweiser Clay Center John Redmond Burlington

Coffeyville Swells with Willkie Rally and Press Rush

George Kinnimonth and Ray Stuber lead local Republicans as Willkie supporters fill the streets. Police Chief Sam Knight deploys 125 officers plus guardsmen and Boy Scouts to manage crowds while Hugh J. Powell coordinates press badges and credentials for the Coffeyville Journal. The city publishes a 28 page special edition and color section on Willkie, with Wichita papers also running Willkie features.

Sam Knight National Knight Kansas and Oklahoma Tor Coffeyville Journal

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