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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1940
Page
4
A biblical verse from Psalm 34 extols the fear of the Lord, promising that those who seek Him will lack no good thing while even the young lions may hunger. It contrasts divine provision for the faithful with others.
The article compares German advances in Norway to their Belgium push in 1914 and 1940, noting irresistible ground forces aided by air bombers. It warns that without superior air and ground forces, Allied resistance faces swift ground gains and a potential stalemate, echoing Marne lessons.
For a month the house and senate agricultural appropriations conferees rejected Senate amendments raising the total by 347 million dollars. Yesterday the joint committee abandoned efforts amid hopeless disagreement. House conferees offered compromises rejected by the senate. the house remains unwilling to accept the full increase. The next vote will test if prior economy plans retain value.
An American sea captain recounts that five hundred German soldiers captured Trondheim without a fight during the Norwegian occupation. He notes thousands defend what few took easily, crediting the fifth column of Nazi workers who undermined Norway’s defense. The piece warns nations to guard against secret undermining and reports European countries tightening measures to imprison or deport suspected agents.
A prominent German official speaks of a looming moment while denying any designs on Sweden. The abrupt shift in remarks unsettles observers as foreign policy statements carry renewed tension and raise questions about intent.
The article argues Sweden must yield to German demands or be attacked as neutrality erodes. It notes Sweden could join the Allies or be absorbed by the Nazi bloc like Denmark. It also reports Allies’ $200 million aircraft deal with the U.S. inclusive of factory costs, acknowledging delays before planes reach combat and Germany’s aim to end the war before those planes arrive.
Men studying Kansas City's future foresee aviation bringing great opportunities. Its central location, the heart of America, suggests air lines crossing the country will pass through. Historic traffic crossings have spurred growth in other cities, implying openings for Kansas City.
Swedes fire on Nazi aircraft seen violating neutrality by flying over Swedish territory as incursions increase, recalling Hitler's warning that neutrality requires defense.
A fascist “nest” is said to be organized in Argentina to advance Italian interests. The article suggests many nests of totalitarian ideas may exist in the western hemisphere and urges investigation before they cause trouble.
The Belgian cabinet steps down due to a domestic education policy dispute. The move comes as a small neutral nation faces threats of invasion and seeks to escape government blame.
The Starbeamsman notes a proposed national swing by President Roosevelt during the Republican convention, suggesting it could be dubbed the "share the news" tour. The plan would travel nationwide to promote the Roosevelt agenda and mobilize supporters.
The government mobilizes with two million troops in arm while declaring a serious commitment to the war. Public confidence rises as manpower and discipline reinforce defense plans and national resolve.
A quoted remark by Jack Harris claims Secretary Hopkins maintains an extensive hierarchy with an undersecretary, three assistant secretaries, multiple aides, and numerous secretaries, backed by eleven female typists at $25 weekly.
The Topeka Journal notes the chamber of commerce in Abilene and Kansas towns is giving away baby chicks. The telegraph reports suggest Woody Hockaday faced a New York institution over the matter.
The Haskell Institute student body in Lawrence will no longer be counted in the 1930 census under a census bureau rule. Students will be credited to their home localities or reservations, changing the city and county population tallies for thirty years.
F.O. Benson of 833 Alabama argues against actions by Josserand to bar cats from hunting quail. He defends cats and crows for controlling rodents and questions the hunting crusade as harming farmers, urging protests and calling the plan barbaric and national laughing stock.
Military critics call the Yser canal action the war’s greatest battle as Germans press to reach French ports. University band serenades Tennessee street crowds and a First Christian Bible school gathering of four hundred. City to clear dandelions in parks. Engineer Hedrick briefs Kansas River bridge plans. A well known girl confirms a diamond engagement. wedding planned before end of summer. Mrs Nadelhoffer and Mrs Hughes depart for Colorado Springs.
Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Wood of Oklahoma City visited Baldwin to see Mrs. Wood's sister Mrs. James 3. Chubb. Chubb's sons Robert Harold and Eugene joined the Wood party for a day in Waverly with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Boeke. Dr. Harold W. Guest and Dean Paul Kochan traveled to Des Moines for the Economic Association and Midwest Sociology meetings.
A S Hallidie, 73, builder and inventor of the United States first cable car system, dies. Regents term at the University of California, native of Scotland. Also notes social events and marriages including William Mason and Frances Boone wedding at A H Griesa home.
Members of the Baldwin Branch of the American Association of University Women travel to Topeka for a divisional meeting and an international dinner. Osage County Baker club organized in Osage City with Wayne Randall president. Miss Bernese L. Smith wins second prize in a Kansas City civic contest. Dr. Gaston dies in Kansas City hospital. Parent-Teachers Association elects officers. Dr. and Mrs. Theodore Clark relocate to Waverly. Hartwell anniversary garden wedding celebrated with family and neighbors nearby Baldwin.
When Ingwald Kiera was disabled by a runaway horse neighbors mobilized with twenty three tractors to plow, disc, and drag 170 acres in nine hours. Fifty acres were seeded as women fed seven people and two hundred spectators watched the effort.
Sherry Bond, a society girl and racehorse owner, plots to enter her colt Lepper Boy in a claiming race to avoid a strong rival. Uncle Willie Bond returns broke and eager to help, claiming forty years on the turf and a network of angles. Paul Wharton warns against risky moves while Sherry asserts control as plans unfold toward the track.
Omaha April 26. The railroad won damages from motorist Martin D Wilson of Schuyler Neb after his stalled car on Union Pacific tracks near Richland was hit by a mail train. The train was wrecked and Wilson was injured.
Fragmentary radio listings for Friday evening and into Saturday include WREN KMBC WDAF and others with a mix of newscasts, orchestras, dramas, and variety programs. Notable entries mention Tom Mix Bonnie and the Boys and John L. Lewis among many performers and networks.
A federal district court jury awarded the railroad 40 025 dollars in damages from Wilson the full amount requested after a crash left two trainmen injured fatally.
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