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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1940

Page

3

Willkie Campaign Ties Johnson to Liberal Hero Image

In California Willkie lauds Senator Hiram Johnson as a fearless liberal and vows to discuss defense industry links at a Los Angeles Coliseum address. He tours North American Aviation and Douglas Aircraft, christens an Army training ship, and appeals to labor leaders after a San Diego stop.

Willkie Los Angeles Upi California Hiram Johnson Wendell L. Willkie S.sAltho Colisseum North American Aviation Douglas Aircraft Company Southern California Republican Committee San Diego Roosevelt Johnson United States Senate Albuquerque N. M Phoenix Ariz Santa Ana City Hall

Eagle Squadron Formed by LaFayette Escadrille Veteran

London reports Archibald Sinclair announced Col. Charles Sweeney a World War I veteran is organizing an eagle squadron of American pilots to volunteer for Britain. The unit mirrors the LaFayette escadrille Sweeney helped organize during the war.

London Archibald Sinclair Charles Sweeney Britain Sweeney United States

Davis opposes presidential term limit and eight-year cap

John W. Davis, the 1924 Democratic nominee, told a Senate subcommittee he would not trust the presidency to any man for more than eight years. He urged passage of a constitutional amendment restricting presidents to one six year term, warning it strikes at self government and national ideals. The report notes classified ads on the page offering worker classifieds.

Washington John W. Davis Senate Davis United States

Kidnapping Probe Succeeds As Boy Is Found In Field

In Connellsville Pennsylvania on his parents 13th wedding anniversary two year old Ronald Rumbaugh was found safe after a suspected abduction. A police pilot guided rescuers to a corn field near the family home where he was located unharmed and brought to a hospital for care.

Connellsville Harry C. Johnson Ronald Rumbaugh Rumbaugh Ralph Rumbaugh Donald J Bunch

Jack Russell Sentenced To 199 Years in Prison

Jack Russell, an Oklahoma desperado, was sentenced in federal court to 199 years on each of three kidnapping counts for the hijacking and murder of William Scott Hamilton, a young Arkansas salesman. Judge Charles E. Woodward ordered the terms to run concurrently.

Chicago Jack Russell Oklahoma Desperado William Scott Hamilton Young Arkansas Ity Kan Salesman Charles E. Woodward Russell

Drillers Hit Gas Strike Despite Uncertainty

In Harrodsburg Kentucky on Sept 19 UP Drillers seeking natural gas struck a match and tossed it down the well. An explosion followed burning one worker on the hand according to reports reaching here.

Harrodsburg

Soviet Naval Paper Accuses U S Plan to Seize Atlantic Bases

Moscow dispatch reports Pi-Red Fleet, the Soviet navy publication, accusing the United States of spreading the Monroe Doctrine worldwide and planning to occupy Azores, Madeira, Canary and Cape Verde islands off North Africa’s west coast. The paper warns of a strong European reaction to such moves.

Moscow Pi—Red Fleet United States Today Azores Madeira Canary Cape Verde Islands North Africa

US press campaign alleged to seize colonies and power shift

The piece claims Red Fleet warned that the United States plans to take over Latin American power and even French and British colonies in Africa. It mentions a heated American press drive for territorial expansion and hints at a classified ad pitch in Journals World.

United States Latin America Red Fleet Africa

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