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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1940
Page
4
A partial scan shows Associated Press rights and publication metadata. The fragment notes exclusive republication rights for AP dispatches and local news, plus postal classification and history line citing Lawrence Kansas publication practices.
A brief biblical quotation urges steadfast conduct with the line Stand therefore having girded thy self with truth. The verse emphasizes moral resolve and readiness in faith.
Molotoff charged the United States and Britain with freezing Baltic gold sold to the Soviet state bank. He claimed the deal deprived Estonia Latvia and Lithuania of assets and warned that US claims could be forfeited if Russia gains title. The piece notes the US Soviet recognition may have been a misstep.
The article notes confusion over the conscription law and delays in action on calling the National Guard. Congressmen read mail and critics say mismanagement in Washington bungled the process. The country likely demands clear justification and broad approval before any drastic conscription moves.
A fragment notes ongoing debate as leaders seek more time to determine the nation's position on a key issue. The text hints at uncertainty and continued consideration by officials.
Edward J. Flynn, the new Democratic national chairman, is a Tammany man. The new deal closes the gap between itself and Tammany and both hope to profit, while a large Democratic faction fears Tammany domination and distrusts the campaign leadership.
Japanese observers weigh the probability of military pressure on Britain if extremists keep control. The new government proclaims a plan to dominate French Indo China and the Dutch East Indies and aims for a totalitarian, militaristic regime seeking its own kind of friends. It envisions a world led by Germany Russia Italy and Japan, signaling imminent English-hostile acts.
The program of French reprisals progresses as the fascist government releases a purge list. Prominent former leaders are targeted, allied with the old regime and now branded enemies by a Berlin-driven regime. Property is to be confiscated as anti Jewish measures echo in France.
The Japanese government and others reliant on aviation gasoline condemned the United States for ending shipments abroad. Several governments had previously shown contempt for American actions, though they abstained from public protests.
Russia reiterates it will not join the war and notes the Finns’ costly brief test. The more profitable strategy, observers say, is to hover near the conflict and seize stray, undefended loot.
Report notes Holstein Guernsey and Jersey cattle now under Nazi control. The World-Herald quotes the Fuehrer as planning to pursue his standard policy regarding seized property.
The columnist muses on England’s August bank holiday as a national escape from war. Brits, from royalty to workers, flock to seaside towns and countryside estates, seeking open-air leisure from Blackpool to St Ives while Londoners retreat and daily life pauses.
City library adds a wide range of new titles including Aaron Book of Poems and American Medicine in two volumes. Other notable entries cover American Theater, Diary of a Suburban House Wife, Christie Easy to Kill, and Davis Arkansas. New fiction titles feature Bailey Mr Clank's Text and Bromfield Night in Bombay among many others.
The past July was the sixth hottest in 63 years with a mean of 81.81 degrees, above the normal 77.85. Seventeen days reached 90 or higher and eight hit 100 or more, while July 1, 1901 remains the record hot with 86.22.
A 12 884 population figure is published from a social service survey led by Professors Blackmar and Burgess noting 792 foreign born residents. The piece then lists young community events including a gathering at Misses Kluss home with music by local youths, and reports on trips and church outings with several named participants and chaperones.
Mrs. Max Wilhelms returned yesterday from a coast visit and departed for Chicago to spend the summer. The list includes Carter, Ewart Plank, Wayne Ed wards, George Minor, Layton Mel vin, Ben Baltzer, Avery Olney, Franklin Reding, Mr. Weed, Mr. Lott, Edward Mason and Louise Talbot.
C H Ziesenis joined Lawrence Woodmen in Kansas City Kansas for a log rolling event. Barber Bros installed a new perfume case. Squires plan a grocery in the Martin building near Merchants bank by mid month. Usher guards held drill night and an advisory board was elected. Penny will lecture at North College Friday afternoon on music and public school work. Sam Jeans returned from Chicago after studying Bertillon system as a crime measure. Central school work stalled by rain, delaying fall opening and forcing half time for other schools.
Johnny Regan fends off Jean Reynolds as Molly Travers rises in the Cape stage scene with Andre Masters. Molly confesses love while the theater crowd tests loyalties. Jean reveals Molly’s ascent depends on patrons, and hints of a looming exit to Boston as Molly’s feelings waver.
Bethel hosts the Bru baker district homecoming on Saturday August 3 at the school house with an all day meet and basket dinner. A four act play Peleg and Teter will be performed in the evening, with past homecomings recalling a similar cast. Local families and visits are noted including Hoffman families from Lawrence and Ap panoose, plus Oehrle and Miller households.
Fall Leaf, Robert Schellack and Wayne Witt hauled potatoes to Iowa last week. Albert Steinbring and wife and Norma Jean visited R Steinbring and sister Mrs. William Wheeler of Kansas City. Sick list grows with Babe Milliner and family visiting Lloyd Bryant group. Albert Stetbling and family drove to Lone Star to see Arthur Longfellow family.
A dense schedule of 1940s era radio programs across WREN KMBC and WDAF. The lineup includes musicals, news, comedy, religious talks, and variety shows with numerous orchestras, hosts, and featured performers throughout the evening and into late night.
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