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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1940
Page
4
Public notice lists daily publication schedule with rate figures 13 55 .00 2.50 3.00 and postal handling details. Entered at Lawrence Kansas Post Office as second class matter under March 8 1879 act.
A call to voters to exercise their privileges in tomorrow's primaries. The piece warns against shirking duties in free institutions and urges citizens to keep democratic machinery functioning to sustain democracy against opposition. It emphasizes the individual voter's vital role.
Lawrence public hearing on next year’s school budget tonight. Board explains items as citizens question. Tentative plan shows a modest rise due to post war swell now entering junior and senior high grades, with costs expected to ease as enrollment shifts.
Willkie resumes active campaign work after a brief vacation as Republican sentiment grows nationwide. Early poll results show favorable public opinion forming around the issues of the campaign, signaling encouraging momentum for the GOP at this stage.
The text argues to advance the defense program immediately and avoid long debates on principles. It notes antiwar and anti conscription elements in Congress, but claims Europe shows scrap military facilities is false. It urges quick, concrete defense preparations without delay.
A brief note records that customers found the cold front visiting the area to be tepid. The remark suggests mild weather effects on shoppers and activity on Saturday.
Under the sponsorship of the weather bureau a hot humid August day in Kansas produced a steam bath feel though efforts for cooling continued. Lawrence National Guard units prepared for Minnesota maneuvers facing a loading challenge as baggage cars arrived late, yet the operation moved smoothly with efficient loading.
Foreign correspondents were taken on a trip over Hamburg to see that the city is largely intact and to answer British reports that the port had been ruined by bombing. They were told the port refers to loading and movement of ships, and they may have been shown something else.
Earl Browder, a communist party candidate for president, appeals to the Supreme Court against his conviction for using a fraudulent passport. His lawyers contend the passport only served to verify his identity as an American citizen to immigration authorities.
A new Canadian unit lands in England and is said to include a substantial number of men from south of the border on its rolls. The arrival boosts the welcoming efforts already being organized by British leaders for Hitler's anticipated actions.
Regional hospital analyses indicate higher pollen levels in the air. The weed-cutting season has begun and workers are urged to continue relentlessly to ease hay fever sufferers' symptoms.
The article notes July was dry but not the driest on record, hurting crops. It hints August could still surprise by breaking the drought with favorable conditions and potential acclaim for farmers.
The column argues voters seek a change from the current administration and oppose a third term. It suggests Republicans lead if the public tires of tax money and fears a family-dominated leadership similar to the Barrymores, amid debate over Franklin D Roosevelt and Eleanor.
A string of heat waves pushes temperatures up with a reported 109 degree U.S. record. Howard Sutherland wins the city school board clerk post after Mrs. Ester. A bridge club gathering at Mrs. Sarah Spencer’s features guests including Mrs. Houk and Mrs. K. Orin.
Twenty five years ago Warsaw was reported to have fallen this morning to German troops. Official announcemen t described a swift advance that disrupted the city's defenses and signaled a major wartime development.
General Pershing urged sending at least 50 World War I destroyers to England to bolster Britain's navy. Destroyers provide fast offense and defense, protect ships from submarines, and form essential screens for battle fleets, crucial for thwarting U boats and possible invasion.
Dr Charles E Stepelins and R E McHenry conducted business in Ottawa Friday. Buel Hill of Cherryvale visited his aunt Mrs W W Harper Friday. Election judges for Baldwin primary next Tuesday are listed for North Baldwin and South Baldwin precincts, with names of officials including A H Steele and Frank Kerns among others. Last Monday afternoon the Bald-
The Company H team to represent the company in the team shoot after the annual encampment at Leavenworth will include Robert Seamans Eli Dorsey Floyd Karnes Kendall Walton and Jack Bowen. A night blooming cereas opened Saturday at the residence of Mr and Mrs H A Sibley on West Warren street drawing a large crowd. Old dances by young and old marked the Lawrence Country club opening last night with a receiving line of local guests. A wedding occurred at 7 pm last evening at the bride's mother Mrs Oliver Evans home as Miss Esther Evans and Mrs William Griesa wed. A group attended a Bowersock theater party and Louise Boyles hosted a Sunday school class tea for the Joyful Workers with listed members.
A July 29 message from Tien Tsun reports the Russian advance guard occupying a Chinese camp while Japan pushes along the Pei Ho river. About 1600 Americans and 2300 British are said to be cooperating. Pension day at the courthouse drew a crowd, and local news notes praise for a warmer day and a growing street fair fundraising beyond 2100. A mad dog incident near William Brown's pasture led to cattle deaths after the animal killed cows at Wiggins place. A Broad and Stevenson Democratic club membership drive circulates with many signers.
Fire crews battled a wheat field blaze that spread to a pasture near J A Reeder’s farm and threatened his home. Sparks from a passing freight train suspected. A second fire near C E Beeks farm damaged two racks of wheat during threshing. Local notices include club events, marriages, and boat-building at Baldwin lake.
Hyde Park N Y August 5 UP The chairmen of the delegations of several American republics to the Panamerican conference at Havana will be luncheon guests of the President Roosevelt tomorrow. White House officials said the luncheon is social but could strengthen continental solidarity. Names of attendees were not announced.
John Bradley of 227 North Eighth street was fined five dollars in police court for being intoxicated after a late Saturday arrest on East Eighth street. Paul Transue of 773 Walnut street also paid five dollars this morning for intoxication charges.
Johnny Regan, Jean Reynolds, and Molly Travers star in a summer theater subplot centered on a priceless Reynolds cameo. Molly plots to use the jewel as a Broadway wedge with Andre Masters while Johnny guards the heirloom and wrestles with love and loyalty amid rehearsal intrusions. Jean gauges her own feelings as tensions rise between friendship, romance, and theater business.
Molly and Johnny share a summer romance as talent and pressure collide. Molly dreams of Broadway while Johnny frets over the cameo gift and their future. She proposes marriage, testing their bond as the season nears its end.
Mrs Blarry Werts attended a reunion with Walter Parsons and others at Citgea Park Topeka. Martin Roce plans to stay at home this week and return to Elwood after the primary election. Visitors at the Martin Rohe home included Cyril Rohe J S Tadlock and Charles Waugh. Reese Newcomb and Jack Shuth joined a Lone Star outing from Kansas City with Ruth Doll and others, ending with a picnic supper.
A dense late 1940s style radio timetable lists multiple stations KMBC WDAF WREN across August 5 and 6. Programs include Minstrels, orchestras led by Rex Maupin Margaret Speaks Paul Martins, and The Green Hornet with news and weather updates.
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