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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1940
Page
5
A compact note quotes Proverbs 22 16 about oppression and wealth. The verse contrasts oppressing the poor to gain riches with giving to the rich, warning that both paths lead to want. The anonymous reflection emphasizes moral finance and compassion.
Real City Management introduces L. P. Cockingham as Kansas City’s city manager. He arrives from Saginaw Michigan where he achieved notable success and will lead under a council focused on honest administration after past political machine abuses and Pendergast era scandal.
A southerner at a Washington meeting argued that many favor a third term because people lack sense to come in out of a rain of government checks. He warned much of the money comes from borrowed funds on the I O U and that Ickes’ city allotments are the public’s own money in disguise. Gen. Hugh Johnson echoed concerns about Secretary Ickes claiming gifts to cities, noting the funds are the people’s money they owe.
Landon is portrayed as a fair impartial trainer of Republican candidates. Three presidential hopefuls will visit Kansas where Landon will greet each and introduce him to audiences. He aims to educate party members and aid in choosing the best standard bearer.
The House investigating committee asserts a direct channel of communication between the National Labor Relations Board and CIO headquarters. It notes that a CIO advisory line urged "speak a piece" and that NLRB staff helped draft a resolution. The niece of the NLRB and CIO official are described as acting in concert, masking independence.
The record notes charges raised over time met with outraged denials from the labor board and C. I. O. The fragmented text indicates ongoing conflict and official pushback.
The piece argues that Von Ribbentrop's Norway invasion speech undermines faith in British and French assurances. It notes Germans miss the point that German assurances still lack credibility. It questions Mein Kampf as history and warns truth could only be forced by bayonets.
Clarence K. Streit, foreign correspondent for the New York Times, urged a federal union of democratic nations to loosen borders and boost peace and the arts, noting Britain and France have discussed a postwar peace arrangement joining others to follow a similar aim.
The appointment of a pro Nazi as ambassador to Berlin signals closer Italian relations with Germany. Rumors say Mussolini may join the war on Germanys side, though Italian actions appear cautious, suggesting doubt about the war’s outcome. Il Duce reportedly seeks a favorable partnership with the eventual winner.
Civic groups in large cities push to add overlooked residents to the census roll. They see civic pride in expanding acknowledged community resources and aim to help the census bureau. Small towns also want to showcase their size and ensure everyone knows their standing.
The El Dorado Times reports Roosevelt pledging absolute party loyalty and department cooperation in a October 19 1932 Pittsburgh address. The question "what happened" points to his call for economy and reorganization as key platform demands.
Pepper Boy fails to win the race, finishing second as Gray Star takes victory by a nose. Pepper Boy is claimed by Mr. Paul Wharton after Sherry Bond learns her colt’s fate and confronts the secretary with her agent Willie Bond present.
The biography chronicles Frank Gannett born on Gannett's Hill in western New York. It traces his rise from delivering Rochester Chronicle and Democrat to owning it and leading 18 newspapers in 14 towns. It notes his Cornell education and early career, plus family roots dating to 1638 Massachusetts. The book emphasizes his busy, useful life and current views.
The Eudora music department under Gilmore Nichles will present a spring concert at Eudora High School on Friday night May 3 featuring grades one to two performances, seventh and eighth grade selections, and various instrumental and vocal numbers by the beginner orchestra, Harmonica Band, McDowel Music club, Treble Clef club, and standard orchestra with solos and ensembles led by local students.
Rome reports Italy will send a special diplomatic envoy to New York to facilitate shipments of American goods in cooperation with British authorities. This developed as diplomatic quarters disclosed the plan tonight.
The youngest son of Mahatma Gandhi was sentenced to one year of rigorous imprisonment becoming the second Gandhi son jailed in the present disobedience campaign. Separate notices report on local social events and university changes including the Kansas University Daily Kansan partial control shift to the journalism department.
The Jeanie of the Pacific Steam Whaling Co. sails today as the first steamer this year for the Cape Nome rush. The city reports growth in services with seven regular telephone operators and a new five cent daily rate. Substantial local commerce includes a large horse sale at Bismarck grove and a tire setting machine debut. Donations for India's famine relief are being collected at a Massachusetts and Winthrop corner office with local committee leaders named.
Twenty five years ago plans announced for substantial construction at Has kell including a new gymnasium and related improvements. J J Allen is raising a ware.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Beeks visited their son Claude B. Beeks in Kansas City where he underwent an appendectomy at St. Joseph's hospital and is recovering well. Mrs. A L Miller and sister Mrs. Marion Charles plan May 5 travel from San Fernando to Baldwin and visit relatives in Wichita.
Dam officials warn rising Grand River reservoir waters at the $20 million Grand River dam could halt traffic on U S Highway 59 near Grove by tomorrow. Chief Engineer W. R. Holway stated the assessment today.
Radio programs and times across WREN KMBC and WDAF list shows, including news, music, variety and orchestras. Entries feature Glenn Miller, Cab Calloway, Fred Waring, Lanny Ross, and Moonbeams with multiple orchestras and sponsored shows. May include weather, public affairs, and campus intelligence from Kansas City areas.
The scene shows a leather dice cup, two dice, and a challenge to determine who gets the colt. Jamison is named as a potential winner before W, while Willie Bond and Sherry stand with Paul Wharton nearby and declare the matter unresolved for now.
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