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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1940
Page
4
A brief devotional note cites Philippians 4 13 and emphasizes spiritual empowerment through faith. The line asserts that strength comes from Christ enabling all things.
Advocates of the original conscription scheme sought presidential support but were turned down. With no strong push from the President, advocates pursued a compromise. The amended bill targets 21 to 31 year olds, registering about 12 million men and likely drafting as many as facilities permit. Debate continues on scope and impact. August is expected to show progress in equipment and training of current forces.
The article discusses a Nazi plan relayed by Mussolini's editor Gayda proposing a prolonged air and blockade campaign to isolate Britain and weaken defenses before an invasion. It suggests Germany may replace lightning war with attrition and delay the cross channel assault until Britain’s resistance is softened and the fleet threat reduced.
A prior report noted Spain considered entering the war. The Spanish appeal seeks help to rebuild after its civil war as it remains unable to wage war, likely permitting Germany and Italy to use Spanish territory against England.
Civil War era Spain cited by allied powers as suffering from American gasoline restrictions. The appeal asked for larger US supplies, warning gasoline as a war munition could run dry first in Europe. The United States is reducing this form of aid.
The piece argues Congress disputes the President’s view of the European emergency and may restrain the defense program. It urges a balanced approach between inaction and overreach, warning that ignoring the crisis in Holland, Belgium, and France will not solve the American defense challenge.
Farmers around Gibbon Nebraska lash out as government ships Virginia potatoes into their county at $1.25 a bushel while local digging stops at 60 cents. They question the policy and call for an explanation from officials regarding government aid to farmers.
The House approves a large defense package to fund two ocean navy and war equipment for two million men, yet delays legislation to supply the personnel. Some lawmakers urge taking time to clarify the mission they are pursuing.
The piece notes Estonia Latvia and Lithuania are being admitted to the Soviet Union if Moscow's term is taken literally. It argues none of the three requested such admission and rejects Moscow’s portrayal of the move as a favor to them.
China reportedly rejects a Japanese peace proposal linked to a broader scheme to divide the Far East. Despite battlefield successes, Japan has yet to secure Chinese agreement, as the Chinese government resists implied conditions.
Erie Record notes researchers have created a puncture proof tire but jokes a sock with puncture resistance would win votes. The column playfully weighs the novelty against existing tire innovations.
Dewitt Mackenzie reflects on John F. Kennedy's book Why England Slept and the emerging proactive American youth. He notes Kennedy's age, the book's analysis of Britain's unpreparedness, and the broader renewal of civic ambition seen in colleges across the United States.
The British airship R-100 completed the first transatlantic crossing, arriving in Montreal after 79 hours aloft from Cardington England. Several notices follow about scholarships, marriages, showers, recitals, and birthday celebrations in the community.
Twenty five years ago the Grant township board met at Paul Laptad’s home to authorize drainage ditches across Alfred Heck Peter Stein and Jacob Hammig farms amid 400 to 600 acres of inundation. The plan follows the Kaw river old bed north east of the Decker store as a major public spirit act by local landowners. Also noted were plans for a Kaw river bridge described as potentially the finest structure in Kansas and a 25th anniversary party for H B Peairs at 1635 Vermont Street with many guests and helpers. Clifford Osborn of Merchants National Bank planned a Colorado Springs vacation.
Live stock production and conservation farming methods sustain modern farming, says C C Remsberg of Iola Kansas. He operates a 340 acre farm in the Elm Creek area under an agreement with the Soil Conservation Service to demonstrate practices like pasture management crop rotations terracing and contour farming. His program strives for a balanced system that keeps labor year round and saves soil while diversifying income.
A. Stanford and P. W. Ewing purchase the Woodward grocery in east Lawrence and assume management. George W. Kumler ships the first flax car to Chicago with farmers earning 1.25 per bushel. Republican club forms a Rough Riders unit to march in the campaign.
The Remsberg farm emphasizes cattle and hogs as the backbone of its system. It uses native pastures and extensive supplemental pasture crops like sweet clover, rye, Sudan, and alfalfa to feed livestock and protect soil. The farm holds 118 acres in sweet clover and practices contour farming with terraces to boost yields and conserve water.
Earl Hill leases Ames street filling station and adds a fruit stand. A string of visitors from James town Missouri Wichita and Denver stops travels of local families including Hartwell Smith and Brockway residents. Mary Kesler missionary on furlough teaches at Epworth League Institute in Baldwin with Baker ties.
Johnny Regan navigates love for two girls Jean Reynolds and Molly Travers as a Cape Cod picnic leads to a Meltons party. Jean whispers of patronage while Molly joins the scene and Johnny faces a awkward confrontation with Sue and Rex Arnold aboard. Jean cries and reveals mixed feelings as Molly earns tentative welcome.
Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt told reporters on August 1 that cordial relations with the American Youth Congress have remained unchanged, affirming no shift in mutual regard despite recent events.
A dense listing of radio programs across stations WREN KMBC WDAF for Thursday August 1 and Friday August 8. It catalogues times titles hosts and performers including Newscasts Minstrels NBC programs orchestras and variety shows with frequent cross-station listings and time blocks.
In an airport interview before her departure for Washington and in response to a query about Democrats backing Wendell L. Willkie she questioned the congresses stand on conscription. She noted the congress opposes conscription and favors voluntary cooperation, and she asked what can one think of Democrats supporting Willkie.
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