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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1940
Page
4
The Ways of Life and Joy in God’s Countenance
A devotional line echoes from Acts 2 28 about divine guidance. The verse proclaims that knowledge of God’s paths brings joy and fullness, inviting reflection on spiritual sustenance and blessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fife
Acts
Week Sees Heightened Vigil as Tides Thriller Warns of Invasion
The Week notes British nerves rise over a tide peaked threat of invasion through Friday night. Nazis promise a special form of attack likely to outwit defenses, yet British resolve remains high as they prepare despite uncertainties.
Skilled Labor Demand Surges Across Defense Linked Industries
The piece notes widespread openings in defense related sectors and a hunt for skilled men. It argues pre program conditions already had skilled jobs and that government focus favored non skilled relief, slowing skill development needed for a robust defense effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defense
Britain Blocks Food Ships Amid Hunger Forecasts
The British reaffirmed that no food ships may pass to territories controlled by Germany. An American diplomat warned Belgians would face hunger in September unless outside food arrives, signaling potential agitation for relief shipments to Belgians French Dutch Danes and Norwegians despite risks to Allied war aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald
German News Coverage Under Occupation Faces Propaganda Charges
Readers note that German dominated territories twist reporting to serve Nazi propaganda. American correspondents in Germany lack freedom to pursue independent leads and are guided to official sources and staged locations, shaping the news narrative.
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Europe
Germany
Occupied Territories
Limits of wartime reporting under German influence
A correspondent describes the tight controls journalists face abroad and the risk of removal for overstepping. He notes German censorship shapes what gets published while readers pay for the biased coverage, highlighting how Nazi and Fascist influence reaches ordinary people through the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mans
Mussolini Signals New Mediterranean Land Sea Push
The article notes Mussolini preparing to challenge British control along the Mediterranean and Red sea shores. Italian forces advance into British Sudan and British Somali land, scoring early territorial gains without large scale operations yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
England
Mussolini
Mediterranean
Red Sea
Sudan
Somaliland
Kansas City Primary Shows Voters Counted Votes
Journal notes a shift from machine control to voter counting in Kansas City elections. Voters were allowed to vote and their votes counted as cast, marking a notable change from earlier eras when machines largely controlled both voting and tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Fascist Editor Denies Nazi Threat to Western Hemisphere
Virginio Gayda, editor of a Fascist publication, denies any German or Italian designs against the western hemisphere. The article warns that suchTalk fosters Western Hemisphere anxiety and notes past claims of disinterestedness have often been followed by aggressive actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginio Gayda
Germany
Italy
Western Hemisphere
Kansas primary campaign silent outcome debated by winners and losers
The recent Kansas primary campaign without speeches prompts debate on success. Winners feel they lost nothing by remaining silent, while losers think speaking could have altered their fortunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Senate committee urges rapid arms build up
A senate military committee report calls for an immediate substantial increase in armed forces, portraying it as prudent and timely. The chairman notes the panel delivered sharp, common sense guidance in a concise statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Military Committee
English investigator notes 24 spellings of Kan sas
An English researcher who studied Indian name origins cataloged 24 spellings of Kan sas. The text notes Kansas shows seasonal hot streaks in August, highlighting regional climate patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Palace of the League of Nations Turns to Deserted Rooms
Staff resignations sweep the League of Nations as its offices become nearly empty. Commentators warn the complex may resemble a vast haunted house as global diplomacy ebbs and key departments wind down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Nations
Omaha World- Herald
Cameo and Love Tangles Drive Capetown Fire Story
Johnny Regan fights to recover Jean Reynolds cameo after a theater blaze. Molly Travers and Andre Masters loom as rivals with a contract tying Molly to Masters. Johnny confronts love, loyalty, and a wedding promise amid smoldering memories and an uncertain future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Regan
Jean Reynolds
Johnny
Molly Travers
Andre Masters
Jean
Rex Arnold
Molly
Capetown
Masters
Cameo
Blue Whale
Meltons
Sue
Cottage Street
Miss Travers
Dennis
Jar
Jean Reynolds Regan
Tor
Harry Babbitt
Mrs. Lyons
Italian push in Africa tests endurance and supply lines
In his analysis Dewitt Mackenzie argues Mussolini risks a costly advance into British Somaliland and the Libyan border, with Suez and Egypt as the prize. He notes Italian supply limits, harsh desert logistics, and the defining heat shaping desert warfare through history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signor Mussolini
Britain
Somaliland
Suez Canal
British Somaliland
French Somaliland
Italy
Yebey
Il Duce
Mediterranean
Egypt
Sahara
English
Hitler
England
Near East
South America
Mussolini
Sinai Desert
Romani
Marshal Graziani
Cirenaica
Libya
Fish Rescue Aids Mitchell Farm Slough Drought
About 500 fish were saved from a rapidly drying slough on the Mitchell farm northwest of Law rence by Izaak Walton league members and moved to the brickyard pond for safety from the drought. Hot dry weather persists in Douglas county affecting gardens and farmers with corn hard hit as many cut it for grain while still green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Farm
Lawrence
Izaak Walton League
Brickyard
Drouth
Douglas County
Harry Gregg
Jack
Virginia
Hazel Gregg
Mae Swadley
Roy Gearhart
Roy, Jr
H. D. Swadley
Mary
Martha
Edward Brass
Edward Ellis
Lloyd Schleifer
Gordon
Bobby
Shirley Bayles
E. L. Fenstemaker
Billy
J. P. Henderson
Betty Arlene
Clarence
Harry Beguelin
Leslie
S. W. Hurwitz
Howard
Ruth Webster
Baldwin
Violet Edgar
Anadille
Neb
Gregr
Swadley
Central Park
Lawrence residents return from Pasadena FAU convention
Twenty five years ago the Lawrence group retaining FAU headquarters returned from the Pasadena convention. Edward Riling Jim Mitchell Will Smith Mrs Anna Martindale T J Sweeney L D Robert W C Simons A W Logan also noted. Ernest Sidel came back from six weeks in California and F A Bliesner and brother August visited Versailles Missouri where fishing on Osage yielded over 100 pounds. Water from upstream rains backed Kaw flooding the sewer work on the new north side schoolhouse, stopping work at noon. A group of girls enjoyed a party at the Bowersock with Elizabeth O'Brien Edith Hinesley Ruby Whitcroft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.A.U
Pasadena
Edward Riling
Jim Mitchell
Will Smith
Anna Martindale
T. J. Sweeney
L. D. Robert
W. C. Simons
A. W. Logan
Ernest Sidel
California
F. A. Bliesner
Kentucky Street
August
Searchlight
Nev
Versailles
Osage
North Side
Bowersock
Elizabeth O’brien
Edith Hinesley
Ruby Whitcroft
Newton Women and University Party Return Across Country
Gertrude LaCoss and Miss Mae Hanna of Newton join Prof W J Baumgartner and his party from the University returning to Lawrence via California. The group of 37 left St Paul Minnesota and includes Lawrence members S L Whitcomb Glendale Griffiths Nana Armstrong Alice Brown Mary Maris Roy Ruth Florence Alsop and Dick Lupton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude LaCoss
Mae Hanna
Newton
W. J. Baumgartner
University
Marine Station
Washington
Lawrence
California
St. Paul, Minn
S. L. Whitcomb
Glendale Griffiths
Nana Armstrong
Alice Brown
Mary Maris
Roy Ruth
Florence Alsop
Dick Lupton
Forty Years Ago Notes From Salina to Rock Creek
A column recalls Abe Levy returning from Salina after a week, camping plans by Jim Monroe with his family, and D M Dunakin purchasing a store at Quincy and New York streets. Lawrence Belgian Hare club hosted an event showcasing hares and a dog-proof rabbitry runway. W C T U county convention voiced support for temperance and stricter enforcement of prohibitory law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Levy
Salina
Sam Elliott
Jim Monroe
Rock Creek
D. M. Dunakin
Quincy
New York
Lawrence
George Davies
W.C.T.U
Baldwin News Society Notes Highlight Local Visits and Weddings
Reverend and Mrs William Runyan hosted luncheon for their son Rod Erik Runyan in Topeka. Marjorie Lee Baker returned to Des Moines after visiting Sunny Side Farm. Lawrence guests included Mrs James Brockway and Esther Brockway. Baldwin residents attended funerals and weddings. Dorothy Pipes and Marion Cort Martin wed in Lawrence with family present. The report lists multiple travels, family ties, and a summer community focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Runyan
Roderick Runyan
Topeka
Marjorie Lee Baker
Alvin F. Baker
Sunny Side Farm
Des Moines
Warren Baker
Lawrence
James G. Brockway
Esther Brockway
Frances Carol Horrell
Carol Wilson
Raymond
Carrollton
Paul Bruner
Muskogee
Oklo
Baldwin
Bruner
Alexander Bruner
Dorothy Pipes
H. E. Pipes
Marion Cort Martin
Mary Martin
Robert A. Hunt
Ruthie Jane Vaubhan
Wichita
Virginia Renshaw
Heaven
Mr. Martin
Kenneth Hoagland
Goodland
Martin
Ozarks
New Hampshire Street
University of Kansas
Oh Baldwin High School
Baker University
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Ir. Lawrence
Anna Jenkins
Council Grove
Homer Sharne
Helen Deel
Greeley
Colo
State Teacher's College
Curtis
Barbara Anne
Oak Ridge mourns Mrs C B Strong long Kansas life
Mrs. C B Strong died August 1 and had lived in Oak Ridge 22 years after moving from Lawrence. She and husband were noted neighbors with deep community ties. Funeral at Rumsey. burial at Oak Hill cemetery beside her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Strong
Kansas
Oak Ridge
Mrs. Strong
H. G. van Neste
Charles HB. Strong
Strongs
Lawrence
Mr. Strong
Lyle “Weeks
Elizabeth Ann
Memorial Hospital
Weeks
Davidson
Tonganolle
Grange
Midland
Red Cross
Bussing
California
Milford Miller
Joplin
Charles Shirar
Harry van Neste
Iris van Neste
Fleury G. van Neste
Katie
Toms
H. R. Erwin
Grantville
Newman
Centenary M. E
Lawrence Leonhard
West Side Presbyterian Church
R. Key
LeSuer
Minn
Key
Will Hayden
Elmer Sutter
Lone Star Lake
Missy Jean Perking
Sun
Radio Schedule Highlights Evening August Listings
A dense ledger of radio programming across WREN KMBC and WDAF for Thursday and Friday evenings in August. Entries span newscasts, music orchestras, talk and variety shows, with multiple times from 5:30 to 13:00 including Grant Park Concerts, Amos and Andy, Lounges, and weather forecasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
KMBC
WDAF
Cavaliers
Aldrich
KMLBC
Bowes
Music Hall
Wren—Caravin
Grant Park
T. R. Ybarra
Glenn Miller
Orch
Rudy Yallee
WWREN
Amos and
Andy
Lanny Ross
Bonga
Easy Aces
KMHC
Arthur Godfrey
Xavier Cugat
Charles Barnet
WDAK
Fred Waring
Raymond Scott
Eddie Duchin
Rhythm_ Ridera
H. VY
Kaltenborn
Sparta
Hali Kemp
KNBC
Associated Press
Brook Orch
Russ Morgan
KKMBC
Hollywood
Harry Kogen
Johnny
Grand Central Station
Don Ameche
Dinah Shore
al Pearce
Amosnd
Johnny Mesaner
Edgewater Beach
NBC
Bobby Byrne
Larry Clinton
Henry Busses Orch
Abe
Lyman
Cecil Golly
Bonnie and the Boys
Muehlebach Or
Jan Garber
Ian Ray Hutton
Gray Gordon
Moonbeams
Dick Clisnes
Nat Brandwynna
Club Orch
Classifieds Buzz as Journal-World Market Hub
The Journal-World Classified Page dominates town commerce with a busy mix of ads. Neighbors browse listings for jobs, services, real estate, and goods as daily shoppers scan sections for bargains and opportunities.
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