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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1940
Page
4
Psalm 24 3 4 passage asks who may ascend the hill of the Lord and stand in his holy place. It declares that only those with clean hands and a pure heart who do not lift their souls to vanity or swear deceitfully may enter.
Sherry Bond, a society girl and race horse owner, faces rival owner Paul Wharton who seeks to prove racing is no woman’s game. Young rider Shep Grant and uncle Willie Bond, a turf adviser, round out the cast in this 1940 NEA offering.
On a dark track Sherry Bond plots to race Pepper Boy in a $2500 claiming event to fund her Derby bid as Ed Duster and Sam weigh risks. Wharton’s stable plans to enter Red Soldier, while a rival trainer schemes to claim Pepper Boy after the race.
Agencies counter that shifting funds would yield little relief. Farm Credit Administration warns 815 million withdrawal would impair operating expenses and losses coverage. Government spending systems aren’t assets to reverse into revenue and are unlikely to become usable reserves.
The article discusses how readers in the East are exposed to war news from multiple sources and how reports vary in reliability. It emphasizes checking dispatch origins, the issuing authority, and the need for readers to form their own judgments amid fragmentary, unverified reports.
The senate displayed a critical stance on the rivers and harbors bill described as pork barrel. Senator Vandenberg led opposition to the authorizing expenditure of 231 million, arguing that authorizations effectively unlock the treasury despite claims they are not actual appropriations.
Senator Vandenberg denounces the plan to authorize 66 million dollars for a Tennessee Tombigbee waterway as indefensible amid a treasury in trouble. The senate bloc for 231 million in authorizations is seen as wavering, signaling economy gains. The Danish minister to the U.S. acts independently of Copenhagen, working with the American State Department and informing it of his actions.
The Dies committee hears claims of communists in key posts in transportation and crucial activities. It urges careful investigation and revival of the call to “put none but Americans on guard” amid unsettled conditions, noting ship radio operators may owe allegiance to non American authorities.
The German army has developed close coordination between air power and ground operations, likely giving them superiority in new warfare tactics. Allies may need to study these methods, as Germany did in World War I with organizational depth to complicate assaults and raise costs.
State Senator Joe McDonald of Kansas City Kansas promotes eliminating the state sales tax and providing $30 monthly old age pensions with half paid by the state. The plan faces questions on funding and how to raise income while expanding benefits, noting comparisons to Texas Governor Lee O Daniel and other campaigns.
Greenland introduces its first post age stamp issue a seven value set in two designs featuring King Christian XX on five low values and a polar bear on two high values. Modern Greenland hosts about 15 000 inhabitants and Danish stamps circulated for foreign mail since 1870.
Clara Kk Whitcoub Dodson born June 4 1872 in Des Moines Iowa married Joseph Dodson June 6 1887 at La Cyene Kansas born nine children five survive daughters Stella Davis Lawrence Kansas and Mrs William Hime Kansas City Missouri son Vernon Dodson Howard Dodson Walter Dodson sister in law Cora Bates fifteen grandchildren two great grandchildren and many relatives The Dodsons moved from near Lawrence to Kansas City Kansas in 1935 She died April 18 1940 at 913 South 11th Street Funeral held April 20 1940 at the Simmons funeral home Argentin with Rev I W Funk of the Christian church Kansas City Kan Burial Maple Hill cemetery Argentine
The campaign to purchase Woodlawn park draws strong backing from Douglas County residents and local groups, signaling broad community interest in preserving the city green space for public use. Organizers cite potential recreational and ecological benefits.
A string of local incidents unfolds in Lawrence with a mill fire blamed on arson at the Gibson mill owned by William Gibson and son and Lee Harris. A lightning strike barely misses William DeWert repairing a water tower, leaving him stunned but saved by a tied swing. A new Boston awning and damp weather punctuate reports amid church social remarks and changing storefronts as Quit Business signs appear.
BALDWIN NEWS reports a Kansas City church visit by Misses Lewis and Johnson and Mrs. Watkins, with Rev. Lewis guest minister. Dr. Horn spoke in Cedarvale and preached in Sedan. The local WCTU met at First Methodist with Mrs. Ross presiding and reports from Salina and Winfield. Dr. Counts visited Baldwin. a family reunion and trip to Lawrence followed. Isabella Thoburn tea fundraiser set for Monday. PEO Chapter CK met with a program of solos and readings. next meeting at Thomas A. Evans home for mothers’ party.
A dense listing of radio programs across stations WREN KMBC WDAF WHAL WDAK etc for Thursday April 25 into Friday April 26. It includes newscasts music orchestras variety shows talk and early evening features with hosts and performers such as Jack Armstrong Tom Mix Fred Waring Glenn Miller and Amos and Andy. The item also notes a Lawrence Liberty Memorial high school a cappella choir directed by Joe Williams performing at 1:00.
A tense exchange over a girl's horse race prompts Ed to insist a girl must take same risks as men. Paul Wharton answers with a wry smile as Sherry contemplates proving herself in a masculine contest. To Be Continued.
The Kansas Supreme Court scheduled a May 2 rehearing of a claims case involving $14,000 against Cherokee County. County officials and supply firms joined the action after a district court victory followed by an appellate loss.
A brief notice urges job seekers to call 22 and submit their advertisement through Ad-Taker for posting. The ad emphasizes convenient access to employment listings and the availability of a centralized posting service.
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