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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1940
Page
8
The agriculture department considered a possible repeat of the land speculation boom after World War I and urged caution. It cited high wartime farmland values, inflation risk, and the need for possible legal measures to deter excessive price increases.
Washington April 25 Mrs Arlene Davis top woman aviator told business women and Judy O Grady entrants that staying feminine helps in a male dominated field. She warned men accept competition from attractive women and that women must be better than men to succeed while maintaining style.
A Berlin sourced warning signals Sweden’s looming decision as Nazi operations in Norway press the region. The piece warns of a potential invasion aided by air power and a feared fifth column, urging Sweden to resist internal subversion while monitoring Nazi moves across Europe.
Family dinners, Hi Y banquet, and a school meeting mark Brackett events. Elections favored George D Walter as director and Clara Wiedemann was reelected teacher. The eight month term starts September 2 with Kansas Relays attendance noted. A Pleasant Hour club met with eighteen members and three guests, with Life With Father discussed and musical selections performed. Substantial local visits are listed with multiple households involved.
Lawrence residents are invited to the thirty sixth annual sugaring off party of the Verman Association of Kansas on Tuesday April 30 at 7 pm at the Central Congregational church in Topeka. L D Whittemore secretary requests RSVPs. The event will feature Dr Elisabeth D Van Schaack of Washburn College describing The Long Trail in the Green Mountains along with brief guest talks.
Announcement from Ankara on April 25 describes a significant oil field discovery in the Sairt region after months of drilling led by American engineers. The field's location in southeastern Turkey signals a major energy development for the area.
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