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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1940

Page

5

UK considers strict action against subversive groups

London report says Sir John Anderson premier home secretary announced possible measures against subversive elements including the communist party and fascist groups. He hinted MPs could be interned if needed as he defended wartime liberties and pledged further consultations before tightening defense regulations.

London John Anderson Communist Party M. P John House of Commons Britain Madrid William Gallacher Home Security Sir John Home Secretary

Private talks mark Labour Liberal party discussions

Sir John held a private discussion with a group of MPs last night as Labour and Liberal parties engage in talks. The nature of the conversations remains undisclosed.

Labor Liberal Sir John

No Increase in Brains

Berkeley report from the University of California presents evidence that basic intelligence is largely fixed at birth and not significantly altered by education or environment. Dr. Nancy Bayley and colleagues tracked over two dozen children from birth to age nine, finding limited predictive value of early tests and gradual resemblance to parents by age two, but only halfway toward the parent’s mental level on average.

Berkeley Calif University of California Nancy Bavley Institute of Child Welfare Bayley

Black Jack Edward Pearson Dined With Family

Edward Pearson was a Monday dinner guest of his sister Mrs Cavender. Bertha Evans spent Wednesday with Mrs Naom i Revey and family and returned to Yates Center Thursday. Dr M D Ballard and daughters with a friend Miss Doris Bettsman from the east visited.

Edward Pearson Cavender Bertha Evans Naomi Revey Yates Center M. D. Ballard Doris Bettsman Elizabeth Pearson Kansas City M. A. O'Neil Geraldine Russell Louie Schellack Tessie Mouley Garnett Edna Cavender

Picnic by the lake turns chilly and quiet day ends

Catharine Ballard and others planned a lakeside picnic but the day stayed cold and waters dull. The group hiked to John Says home to finish their outing.

Catharine Ballard John Hays Billy Sheppard John Says Fred Bell Forest Bell Leon Lester Kalb

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