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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1940

Page

2

Mundt urges wide defense procurements for nine-state Midwest

Rep. Karl E. Mundt cites a nine-state Midwest region trailing the national average in defense business pickup. He argues procurements should be distributed widely to leverage aviation, food, manufacturing, steel, oil, coal and hydroelectric resources across Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, North Dakota and South Dakota. He stresses regional advantages and invulnerability due to geography and native-born labor.

Washington Ing Karl E. Mundt R-S.d Mundt Arkansas Iowa Kansas Minnesota Missouri Nebraska Oklahoma North Dakota South Dakota United States America

Parking Rules Enforced At University Campus

University of Kansas imposes strict parking zones after tonight with all cars required to display permits. Henry Werner says early enforcement aims to ease main drive congestion and protect student safety. Applications go to Werner’s office for permit approval. fines will follow for violators.

University Ofansas Henry Werner Men University Werner

New Fashion Shop Opens Friday on Fifth Avenue

Graycé shop Lawrence's newest dress shop will have its formal opening Friday at 841 Massachusetts Street. Exclusive models in ladies ready-to-wear and accessories including bags hose hats jewelry lingerie housecoats slack suits sweaters blouses and other items will be ready for inspection Friday morning.

Fifth Avenue New York Lawrence Massachusetts Street

Meet School Officials At Liberty Memorial High

An assembly at Liberty Memorial High School introduced several officials to students. Principal Neal M. Wherry presided as speakers included Iva Belle Harpe, Anne Lorimer, Pauline McKinney, Eleta Ernst, Warren Smith, Electa Kindlesperger, and new assistant Lois pie Vaner.

Liberty Memorial High School Neal M. Wherry Iva Belle Harpe Anne M. Lorimer Pauline McKinney Eleta Ernst Warren Smith Electa Kindlesperger Lois Pie Vaner

Fined For Drunkenness In Police Court

Carl Bowers and William Bonders were fined five dollars each in police court this morning on charges of being drunk and fighting. Ed Petey forfeited a five dollar bond posted on a charge of being drunk.

Carl Bowers William Bonders Ed Petey

Acacia Lodge No 9 A F and A Masonic Meeting Notice

Acacia Lodge No 9 A F and A special meeting Thursday September 19 at 7 p.m. in the first degree. Visitors and sojourners cordially invited. R B Stevens IV M John H Parker Secy.

Acacia R. B Stevens John H. Parker Sec

Stray Cat Worth $1006 Delays Film Scenes

Hollywood reports a grayish white stray cat is valued at $1006 by director John Cromwell's company for use in Frances Dee scenes. The cat disappeared after its debut, risking $5000 in re tapes if not recovered.

Hollywood John Cromwell Cromwell Frances Dee

KU Hospital Receives Six Volumes of Fiction Donated

A former patient donated six volumes of fiction to Watkins Memorial Hospital for patient use, adding to the 12 volumes donated last year. The donor prefers to remain anonymous as the images of Mount Oread were captured in color.

Mount Oread K. U Boy Watkins Memorial Hospital Ralph I. Canuteson

Owens Denied Clemency in 1939 Robbery Case

Gov Payne Ratner denied executive clemency to James Owens who is serving 10 to 21 years in the state penitentiary for first degree robbery of the Securities Investment Company in 1939. Owens pled guilty before District Judge Hugh Mefns on April 10, 1939 and was committed the next day.

Payne Ratner James Owens State Penitentiary Securities Investment Company Owens Hugh Mefns

Leaky Stove Sparks Small House Blaze in City

Firefighters responded to 1112 Pennsylvania Street at 4 03 yesterday to put out a small blaze caused by a leaky stove in the home of Dr. Robert Hopkins. No damage to the house was reported.

Pennsylvania Street Homle Robert Hopkins

Lawrence Glows Over Political Gathering And Seed Potato Talks

Lawrence residents praised Private First Class Donald L Kidney for completing a Marine postmaster course with a commendation from Major General T Holcomb. Willkie rally crowds rode trains from Lawrence to Coffeyville, while Alfred Heck planned seed potato buys in North Dakota urging certified seed. Local dealers previewed 1941 DeSoto and Plymouth cars as veterans debated cavalry to artillery shifts.

Donald L. Kidney Lawrence Marine Corps Institute T. Holcomb Corps Kidney Marine Corps Base San Diego Alfred Heck Heck North Dakota Grand Forks Grafton Red River Kaw Valley

Army transfers Lieut Col Ittai Luke to Washington

Army orders move Lieut Col Ittai A. Luke of the ordnance department from Orden Utah to Washington. Luke is a 1914 University of Kansas graduate.

Ittai A. Luke Ordnance Department Orden Utah Washington Luke University of Kansas

KU Student Health Dispensary Reports Mild Ailments

The K U student health service says only blistered heels and a few colds have been treated since registration began last Saturday at Bt Dread. Director R I Canuteson notes regular hours start tomorrow 8 to 12 and 2 to 5 Monday to Friday and 8 to 12 on Saturdays. Most work has been physical exams for new university entrants. A thrifty habit reading the classified page every day.

K. U Student Health Service R. I. Canuteson Alpha Phi Omega, National Service Fraternity K. U. Student Health Service

London under heavy daylight and night air raids

London endured a long day of daylight alarms and a record night raid as German bombs hit all sections of the city. Key stores in Oxford Street suffered direct hits including D H Evans John Lewis and Bourne and Hollingsworth while Westminster Abbey lawn and the Spanish Embassy roof were damaged. Emergency crews treated the injured in a cinema.

Ments London British Press Association Cap Gris Nez Channel Paris Thames Estuary West End D. H. Evans and Co John Lewis and Company Bourne and Hollingsworth Oxford Westminster Abbey D. H. Divas John Lewis Bourne and Hollingsworth Oxford Street Ministry of Information Lambeth Walk

Child Killed by Auto in Kansas City Traffic

Four year old Donald Robert McGuire was struck and killed by a truck while crossing a street on an errand for his aunt. He died en route to the hospital after suffering a head injury and probable injuries to his back arms and chest. This marked the fifteenth traffic death in the city that year.

K. A. Koy T. B. Jefferson Kansan School of Engineering Waldo Bowman Engineering Ben Hibbs Wesley W. Stout F.s Saturday Evening Post Stout K. U Dean Olin Templin Rotary L. N.flint Kansas City Star New York World Post Kansas City Donald Robert McGuire Robert McGuire James Dover

Carlson Advises Fort Hays Students Exempt From Draft

Representative Carlson informs Fort Hays Kansas State College President C E Rarick that all students currently enrolled are deferred from conscription until next July. The reply states that all students signed up this year are deferred, clarifying whether exemptions apply to enrolled students and any exceptions.

Oil shows promise near Johnson Nebraska

In Johnson Nebraska on September 18 officials announced a good showing of oil at the John Rogge Sr farm half a mile east of town. The well will be acidized probably Saturday in an effort to bring in Nemaha county’s first producer.

Johnson Neb Schock Blakeman John Rogge Sr Here Nemaha County

Chicago White Sox beat Yankees in opener of doubleheader

Chicago tops New York 6 to 3 as Lefty Thornton Lee allows six hits amid 40,000 fans. Sox rally with four runs in the sixth. First game details list Chandler and Rosar, Lee, Tresh. Second game result omitted.

Chicago Chicago White Sox New York Yankees Thornton Lee Parcellge Sox New York Chandler Murphy Rosar Lee Tresh Breuer Sandra Dickey Smith Turner Detroit Hank Greenberg Detroit Tigers Philadelphia Athletics Philadelphia Caster Wagner Bridges Sears Tebbetts Heusser Hayes Cleveland Washington Johnny Allen Indians Kendall Chase Gorsica Chase Carrasquel Early Allen Pytlak Hudson Ferrell Feller Hemsley Boston St. Lou Grover Swift Boston Bees Pittsburgh Pirates Jim Tobin Chet Ross Bees Jim Bowman Pittsburgh Bowman Fernandes Tobin Berres Brooklyn St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers Len Warneke Carl Doyle Dodgers St. Louis Warneke Doyle Owen Casey Tamults Carleton Phelps New York Giants Chicago Cubs Stan Hack French McCullough Schumacher Danning Cincinnati Philadelphia Vandermeer Baker Mulcahy Warren

Deaths and Funerals of Mrs. Jennie Marsh

Mrs. Jennie Mae Marsh aged 67 died yesterday at a friend’s home in Kansas City Kansas. Funeral services will be held from Simmons chapel in Kansas City Friday at 1 30 PM with burial at Maple Hill cemetery. She lived in Eudora with Mr and Mrs Clarence Daugherty for several years and was an invalid. She is survived by one son Eugene Marsh of Kansas City Kansas.

Jennie Mae Marsh Vernon Leslie Kansas City Kan Simmons Maple Hill Cemetery

Fellers Improves After Three Weeks in Santa Fe Hospital

E. E. Fellers, a Santa Fe freight office clerk known for his work in wild game propagation, is reported to be improving steadily after three weeks of illness in Santa Fe hospital at Topeka. He will likely remain hospitalized for several more weeks.

Fellers E. E. Fellers Santa Fe Topeka Santa Fe Freight Office

Nazi Held French Ports Struck Again by British

British bombs hit German held ports along Europe north coast with Cherbourg and Cap Gris Nez targeted. Two German supply ships were sunk and many fires sparked in the harbor amid repeated attacks overnight.

London Europe Air Ministry Cherbourg France Cap Gris Nez Dover

Secret Commons Debates on German Air Attacks Reported

London discussions in a secret version of the house of commons followed a brief public session as members from London and affected constituencies highlighted problems. Home Security Minister Sir John Anderson answered questions while the Lords also held a secret session.

London Germany House of Commons John Anderson Oase of Lords

Wheat rise amid hedging and defense news in Chicago market

Wheat prices gained up to a cent a bushel in Chicago as mills bought to lift hedges and to stockpile for future needs amid the ongoing war news. December and September futures fluctuated with mixed gains and losses. open interest reached over 60 million bushels in Chicago and 21 million in corn. Kansas City hogs and cattle markets showed strength with hogs up to 6.70 and cattle steady to weak on bids. sheep sales opened steady with bids mostly lower.

Chicago England

Livestock Prices Mixed as Hogs Hold Steady

Livestock markets show hogs unchanged while beef steers and yearlings move slowly with mixed demand. Spring lambs drop 10 to 15 cents, sheep steady, and slaughter ewe prices slip from 3.75. Estimated receipts for tomorrow include cattle 2,000 calves 300 hogs 2,500 sheep 6,000.

Kansas City USDA Colorados Kanaaas City Ap-Usda

Kansas City Cash Grain Market Report Headlines

Wheat and corn futures move with mixed shifts as Kansas City trade shows prices varying by grade and class. Multiple futures leave No 2 dark hard and No 2 red wheat broadly around 72 cents, while corn mixed classes hover in the 61 to 67 cent range with nearby declines and gains noted.

Kansas City

Crawford County Seeks 100000 Relief Bond Issue

Crawford county officials asked the revenue and taxation commission to authorize a 100000 relief bond for the county. The request was made in Topeka on September 18.

Topeka Crawford County the Revenue and Taxation Commission

Journal-World Classified Bargains Page Summary

The Journal-World presents a classifieds page with local bargains across categories. Includes listings for goods and services with prices and contact options, offering readers concise purchase opportunities and seller information.

Journal-World

Wheat and potato market notes from Chicago AP report

AP USDA marketwire from Chicago Sept 18 shows Sept wheat futures near 61% for Sept and 74% for Soybeans, corn mixed. lard and bellies prices listed. Potatoes total U S shipments 443 and supplies liberal with demand for western Russets and Oregon long whites moderate and market firm. Idaho Russets and Triumphs quoted at U S No 1 prices.

Chicago USDA U. S Idaho Oregon Colorado

Egg Butter Poultry Prices See Modest Gains

Kansas City market report shows egg prices up 19 percent with receipts at 17 percent. Butter prices rise 27 percent with butterfat at 21. Poultry items including hens at 9 percent and broilers noted. Ducks and turkeys show smaller gains.

Kansas City

Local Market Rates For Grain Poultry Hogs Bond and Stocks

Grain prices show wheat at 66 and yellow corn at 58. Poultry prices list hens under 4 pounds at 8 and over ig at 13 with springers and broilers around 17. Hog prices reported at 6.35. Government bonds in New York close with Treasury notes at 103.12 and 113.20 for Treasury 4s and Se 55-51. Stock market page lists miscellaneous equities with Chem Dye at 157 2.

Government Bond New York Treasury Treasury Se

Wall Street Gains Steady On Fourth Day Of Rise

Trading gained modestly with about 450 000 shares changing hands as leaders edged higher and selling stayed light. The day’s best performers included U S Steel Bethlehem General Motors Chrysler and United Aircraft amid a generally cautious advancing mood.

Wall New York England U. S. Steel Bethlehem General Motors Chrysler Gear United Aircraft Sperry Air Reduction Westinghouse Union Carbide Johna-Manville Eastman iAmerican Telephone Western Union Great Northern Bonda

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