19 Sep 1940
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1940
Page
1
The September London raid enters its thirteenth night with anti aircraft fire and widespread devastation. Residents fill subways and shelters despite warnings while a demand grows for deep bombproof shelters to endure the coming winter. Casualties rise as German bombs strike East London and central districts.
Rome reports that Joachim von Ribbentrop met with Benito Mussolini at Palazzo Venezia to shape the next move in the European war. Ciano and Mackensen attended with Alfieri as observers, with Spain possibly drawn in to open a axis route against Britain's Gibraltar.
Community leaders conference with Col Davison and Fr Leavenworth set parade for Saturday at 1 30 pm starting Sixth and Massachusetts to Raskell. Betty Jane Ryan and her horse Starlite to appear in evening pageant directed by Mrs Speelman. Seven period vehicles from Fort Leavenworth museum to march. Relief cost data follows with county per capita figures for 1941 across Kansas counties.
Postmaster Roger Williams told Kiwanis at Wiedemann's that 42 aliens had been registered at the Lawrence post office. The largest single increase was 24 from the Mexican colony. Children born in the United States are Americans. The process, kept confidential by the justice department, has revealed some long-time residents with uncertain citizenship. No reds or suspicious persons found. many registrations cite parents' claimed citizenship papers.
A laboratory report showed Charles Oehlert’s fox terrier tested positive for rabies. The dog was killed Monday near Willow Springs. Residents between Number Six School and Willow Springs are urged to monitor their dogs for signs of rabies.
Mrs. Olga Philip of Hays Kansas was elected right worthy and associated grand conductress of the Order of Eastern Star during the closing sessions of the national convention in San Francisco. Read the Journal World classifieds for bargains.
Weather forecast by A. D. Robb notes abnormal heat over Kansas with highs in the 90s fading to 80s in the west and 85 to 90 in the east tomorrow. Readings yesterday ran 10 to 12 degrees above normal with many lows above 65. No rain expected.
A proposal to tax income from future issues of federal state and local securities was rejected by the state 44 to 30. The amendment was offered by Senator Brown of Michigan to the pending excess profits tax bill.
Lawrence plans Harvesta events with an auto and implement show, a window guessing contest, and a style review at 8:30 pm in the Armory. Dozens of models from Kansas City booked for vaudeville acts. 43 merchants cooperate for 66 prizes in the window guessing contest.
Warren H. Atherton of Stockton California told the American Legion that national defense remains only on paper. In his annual report prepared for the 22nd annual convention he warned that dollars and orders must become armament, planes and ships to provide real protection.
Mrs. Maxine Virtue opens a law office in the Insurance Building and will be associated with Baldwin Mitchell and Charles D. Stouzh. A Northwestern and Yale Law School graduate, she served as attorney for federal agencies and was admitted to practice in Kansas in 1938. She authored a bulletin on Laws Affecting Women in Kansas and is coauthoring a text on government controls on business. she is married to John B. Virtue, KU English assistant professor.
The city council plans a 4 PM meeting to discuss final acceptance of the Armory building from the contractor. The project is nearly done with only a front door lock pending due to supplier issues. National guard troops are using the facility with contractor permission.
To Kansas City Hospital Dr. and Mrs. E. T. Gibson of Kansas City who were injured in an automobile accident near Eudora Friday evening were moved today from Memorial hospital here to St. Luke's hospital in Kansas City.
Former President Herbert Hoover tells a University of Pennsylvania audience that America must mobilize industrial efficiency as national defense. He warns entry into war could lead to totalitarian dictatorship and predicts economic upheaval, debt, and famine if the conflict lasts another year. He urges readiness to trade with Europe after peace.
Lawrence Lions football opens tomorrow at 3 30 p m against Lincoln High of Lincoln Kansas at Haskell stadium. Dodson nursing knee may miss action. Musselman likely starts at guard with Jaedicke Hegeman at center. Stuker Hinshaw to guard ends. McClure quarterback. Green Snerry backs. Pat Green at fullback calls signals. Officials: Kelley referee Simpson umpire Carmody head linesman.
Henry A. Wallace, Democratic VP nominee, will tour Kansas with eight speeches starting in Sabetha and concluding after Wichita and Wellington. He will keynote a Topeka rally and join Governor candidate William H. Burke in Wichita, before traveling to Oklahoma and Los Angeles. schedule includes Topeka September 25 and Wichita September 28.
The French government ordered the ravine of all fish liver to ensure vitamin supplies for the populace as winter approaches. The move aims to prevent vitamin shortages amid an expected hard winter.
Registration at the University of Kansas reached 4050 by noon today and may extend to Saturday noon. The seventy fifth annual convocation at Hoch Auditorium tomorrow features Chancellor Malott, Regent Elizabeth Reigart, and a full faculty processional with music by the university band and organist Laurel Anderson.
Detroit's Floyd Giebell hurls eight hits to lead a 13 to 2 rout of Philadelphia in the first game as Hank Greenberg hits his 39th and Rudy York drives in 10. Second game results noted with pitchers listed.
Washington reports Great Britain, strained by German air raids, may request the United States to increase shipments of processed farm commodities such as lard, meats, canned goods, and other processed foods. U S exports to Europe have fallen to about one third of normal since July.
University of Kansas ROTC enrollment reached 706 last night with estimates of 710 to 720 by Saturday. Freshman class swelled to 420 from 240, juniors and seniors at 130, and about 240 in the infantry unit. Regular drills begin next Wednesday with possible voluntary Saturday sessions. new staff member added amid changes.
President Roosevelt will fly to Philadelphia to inspect defense projects and speak at the University of Pennsylvania. He will tour the navy yard and prep work on a 35 000 ton battleship and a large warship keel. The speech is planned for 2 p.m. and may last about 27 minutes. His trip includes a birthday stop for his mother Mrs Sara Delano Roosevelt, now 86. He is to return to Hyde Park, N Y, after the visit.
Twenty five American firemen would travel to London to study new methods for quenching bomb set fires if approved by U S and British officials The initiative is pushed by J Ray Pence Stillwater fire chief and IA FDI secretary treasurer and viewed as a national defense measure After six months in combat areas the firemen would return to train colleagues in wartime firefighting technique
The average of 60 stocks stood at 44.1 yesterday, signaling a marginal market consensus. Investors watched index components for any notable shifts as traders assessed broader economic indicators.
Lawrence readers celebrate the Fall Opening marking the return of school season football uniforms and cozy meals with new clothes and blankets as summer ends and cooler days begin.
War Department announced a $4,615,920 award to MacDonald Construction and G L Tarlton for Camp Joseph Robinson in Little Rock Arkansas where 25 000 troops will be trained in a tent camp. The plan calls for about 37 000 guardsmen to be called in November including the 35th division with units from Nebraska Kansas Missouri and Texas to report for a year of training.
Topeka Sept 19 Six new infantile paralysis cases were reported to the board of health one in Geary Kingman Lincoln Riley Sedgwick and Wilson counties The total since July 11 now reaches 326 The epidemic is the second worst in the state's history There were 694 cases in 1930 the peak year This warm weather is helping keep the disease active Dr C H Kinnaman state epidemiologist says it usually runs into October unless an early frost occurs.
The Pilgrim Players directed by Dr. George Bunnell perform Zadthaeus the Tax Gatherer tonight at 7 30 at the Church of God Admission is free. They travel from an Iowa engagement on their way to California and have staged religious dramas in Protestant churches for ten years. The play is adapted from The Half of My Goods by Ralph P. Claggett.
Fair tonight with a partly cloudy Friday. Temperatures trend cooler in the northwest and extreme west regions.
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