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A biblical verse admonishes readers to act on their faith rather than merely listen. The line emphasizes practical living and obedience as the measure of belief.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1940
Page
4
Defense funding debate hinges on training versus arms
The bill to authorize the President to call out the National Guard for a year of training faces more House opposition than Senate support. The core issue is training massive numbers of troops to use arms. without serious training, vast arm production wastes money and offers no real defense.
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National ‘Guard
House
Senate
United States
Rain in August Boosts Kansas Crops Across State
In August rain totaling two inches before noon brings relief to farmers as corn and forage crops benefit. Pastures and vegetation in many counties gain from the timely shower while some late crops mature and hope rises for a bountiful year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Is Hitler Ready The Luftwaffe Battles Over The Channel
The report notes nearly 100 German planes destroyed in a single day over the English Channel marking intensified air fighting in the battle of Britain. Both sides expect a stepped up air war before any invasion attempt with no troop crossings visible yesterday. Surface ships attacked British convoys while British forces conducted counter attacks against German positions in the mainland. Military observers question if this signals Hitler’s opening move to cross the channel, with many predicting a near-term invasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English Channel
Britain
Channel
Germany
France
Hitler
Napoleon
Arctic
Pyrenees
Italy
Mediterranean
Balkans
Russia
War Blame Trials in France Set by German-Backed Government
In France a shadow government under German influence proposes trials for leaders who sparked the war, aiming to brand them criminals rather than patriots. Berlin’s official press blames Britain for European hunger, arguing Britain urged entry into the conflict.
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France
Germany
Berlin
Great Britain
Europe
Britain
Czechs Sent To Rations After German Occupation
The text notes that Germany took over territories and that the Czechs, who did not resist, face severe rationing as a consequence of occupation.
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Germany
Pershing's Plan to Send 50 Destroyers to Britain
General Pershing urged placing 50 American destroyers at Britain's disposal to defend the United States cheaply while aiding England. He argued that halting Hitler could be achieved with England's resources plus the 50 ships. If England falls, the United States may face a far larger, costly future task.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Pershing
England
United States
Pershing
Hitler
Plots Stir Mexico After Latest Election
The article notes plans against the Mexican president and the administration’s proclaimed successor. It argues factions rarely accept election results and suspicions about vote manipulation are plausible. It suggests the vote is the start of a longer campaign with possible further tests of strength.
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Mexico
Willkie Proposes Asset Disclosure to Curb Public Corruption
The justice department probes alleged utility slush funds while Wendell Willkie, a utilities executive, pushes Hatch Act amendments requiring public officials to list assets on entering and leaving office. He hints at enrichment by officials, arguing disclosure could curb corruption and counter smear efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Department
Wendell Willkie
Willkie
Dewey to Speak in Midwest on Machines and Government
Thomas E Dewey will address a Midwest audience on the relationship between political machines and good government. Observers in the region note that ties between the two are typically strained.
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Thomas E.dewey
Middle West
Midwest
Washington and Jefferson Refuse Third Terms
The New York Times notes both leaders declined third terms and instead lived through quiet times akin to upheavals from the French Revolution to the Napoleonic wars.
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Washington
Jefferson
New York Times
War outlook: British factors in holding off invasion
A summarized British counterview lists 14 favorable factors including a strong Royal Air Force, tighter blockade, sustained Atlantic supply, dispersed German forces, and Britain’s unity. It argues Britain can repel massed air attacks and that war may tilt to attrition with blockade and counter blockade shaping wartime food and grain logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho Falls Post-Register
Hitler
Britain
Yorkshire
England
Anthony Eden
Royal Air Force
Interstate C C Commission approves freight rate cuts
The interstate commerce commission today authorized a reduction in freight rates to aid drought stricken states. Community events include a Douglas county CPA picnic on August 14 at Brown's Grave. Lawrence residents planned vacations and local social gatherings among brief notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Charles R. Metcalf
Wilder S. Metcalf
Lawrence
Douglas County
C.P.A
Brown
John. D. ‘ Hamilton
Topeka
Frank Haucke
Stat Committee
Fish Creek
Wis
Otto Barteldes
Barbara
Otto, Jr
Jean Jackman
France
Eldridge
D. D. Hornaday
S. W. Atkinson
C. B. Charlton
F. A. Kelsey
Birdie Seymour
Rantoul
Herbert Welch
Ruth Sowell
S. E
California
Rarph Hallenbeck
E. P. Houser
Warren Warner
R. K. Trivett
Alice
Geraldine
Roy Vandeventer
Mildren Brown
Agnes Wapeto
George Eberhart
Kate Cottenmyre
Cleaner streets plan hinges on city visit by demonstrators
Lawrence may gain cleaner streets if the street flusher demonstrators’ visit succeeds. An econmy flusher arrived this morning and tested before city officials in the 800 block on Vermont street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Vermont Street
C. H. Funk
Mary Funk
P.C. Funk
Friendship Club House
Delaware Street
P. C. Funk
Alden
Jim Milburne
E. T. Howard
Kansas City
Milburne
Willard Winey
Pedro Savilla
Ernest. Toody
Cameron Bluff
Roosevelt approves $150 million cotton loan plan
The White House announced President Roosevelt approved a recommendation by Secretary Wallace for a $150,000,000 non-mandatory loan on the 1940 cotton crop. Loans will be processed through the Commodity Credit Corporation under the 1938 agricultural adjustment act.
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Hyde Park
White House
Roosevelt
Wallace
Commodity Credit Corporation
Washington
Leisure town rises in Da kota amid quick marriages
The new Leisure in Da kota is described as a possible magnet for hurried marriages. Mrs. Mattie Rogers just returned from a five week stay at Saginaw Bay Michigan. Farmers’ picnic at the poor farm grove draws a large crowd and exchange of ideas. J C Patton appointed temporary post office clerk for 90 days. A Roche chosen to decorate a corn palace in South Dakota. An Elk lodge tour prompts caution to locals. Fred Clarke’s fish story at Lake View ends with a tame fish licking his wife and a wink. he pockets the fish.
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Dakota
Mattie Rogers
Saginaw Bay
Mich
J. C. Patton
A. Roche
South Dakota
Lodge of Elks
Kansas
Fred Clarke
Lake View
Fred
Baldwin News Highlights Social News From Florence Grove To Lawrence
Mrs. George W Lincoln and Mrs. Dorothy Williams of Florence Grove plan to bring Paul Kochan Jr and Dorothy Lou Kochan to Baldwin after two weeks with grandparents. Warren Baker of New Rochelle has spent the summer with grandparents in Baldwin. The Bakers will visit Denver then New York after a Baldwin stay. Several regional visitors and weddings are noted including Marion Martin and Dorothy Pipes in Lawrence. The Will Cook garden attracts tourists with a rustic bridge, flowers and an outdoor living room. Professors Kochan and Baker families are mentioned with travel to Cameron and Maysville for institute and grandchildren visiting. Lois Hunt of Baker School of Music to wed next Sunday in Baxter Springs. Professor Wright to play wedding march. Journal World subscription reminders close the item.
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George W. Lincoln
Dorothy Williams
Florence Grove
Baldwin
Paul Kochan, Jr
Dorothy Lou Kochan
Mrs. Lincoln
Williams
Warren Baker
New Rochelle
Alvin F. Baker
Sunny Side Farm
Town
Denver
Blanche Hoover
Harold Baker
Boulder
Professor Baker
University of Colorado
Bakers
New York
Clarence Broadfoot
Silver Lake
James Aus
Harriet Osborne
Kansas City
Merwin Welty
Dorothy Lou
Ottawa
Ralph Welty
Independence
J.E. Soloman
Malta Bend
Ray Vaughan
Marcia
Ruthie Jane
Donald
Wichita
Mary Martin
Lawrence
Marion Martin
Dorothy Pipes
Will Cook
South Sixth Street
Cook
Paul Kochan
Cameron
Epworth League Institute
Paul, Jr
Maysville
Ito
Cameo Crisis Sparks Theater Fire Tale
Johnny Regan confronts Molly Travers after a priceless cameo goes missing in a burned theater. Molly admits she hid the truth and plans to pay Jean Reynolds, while Johnny wrestles between confession and protection as the romance and a wedding gift unravel. Andre Masters appears as tension builds toward a confrontation.
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Johnny Regan
Jean Reynolds
Johnny
Molly Travers
Andre Masters
Molly
Masters
Jean
Cameo
Dennis
Tost
Molly High
Rutherford Street
Meltons
Molly ‘Travers
Cottage Street
Butcher Calf on Highway Ends in On-Scene Butchering
Robert Pruett, a 20 year old 4 H club member, faced the death of his 750 pound calf after a collision with a truck on a Kansas City highway. County farm agent Wayne Shier advised salvage by on the spot butchering, drawing neighbors to help by car light to skin, wash, and quarter the carcass for a neighborhood barbecue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Robert Pruett
Robert
Wayne Shier
Pruett
Dives Through Window After Nightmare Nightmarish Flight
Sylvia Svo boda, 23, leaped through her bedroom window in Chicago during a nightmare. She landed on the sidewalk ten feet below, unharmed but surprised, at a hospital she recalled being chased by an unseen pursuer.
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Chicago
Sylvia Svoboda
Obituary for Frank D. Hays Delmar in Arcadia California
Frank D. Hays Delmar of Arcadia California died suddenly July 10 at age 67. He was born May 2 1873 in Black Jack near Wellsville and worked in the Eberhardt Hays Music Co Wichita 19 years. He was active in First Baptist Wichita and Monrovia and survived by wife Minnie two sons Harold and Delmar a brother two sisters three grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral services were held in Monrovia with interment at San Gabriel cemetery.
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Frank D. Hays
Frank Delmar
Hays
California
Sunset Boulevard
Arcadia
Calif
Black Jack
Wellsville
New England Conservatory of Music
Wichita
Eberhardt Hays
First Baptist Church
Midian Shrine
First Baptist Church of
Monrovia
Hulton
San Gabriel Cemetery
Minnie B. Hays
Harold
Los Angeles
Delmar
Montebello
John L
Grace Hays
Bessie Bell
Baldwin
Franklin Delmar
Doris Mae
Delmar Hays
Robert Frank
Harold Hays
Warren Forgey
Russell Hays
Lawrence
Radio Station Schedule Highlights August Listings
A dense grid of radio programs for Friday to Sunday August including WREN KMBC WDAF and WDAP with concerts news weather forecasts and religious discussions. Notable names include Dinah Shore Johnny Presents and Grant Park Concert along with The Grand Ole Opry and World’s Greatest Music.
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Wren
Death Valley
KMBC
Harry Kogen
Orch
Johnny_ Presents
WDAF
Walts
Grant Park
Grand Central Station
WDAP
Don Ameche
T.R. Ybarra
Dinah Shore
Fred Waring
Ren—Abe Lyman
WWREN
Cecil Golly
Rhythm Riders
Muehlebach
Orc
Jan Garber
Associated Press News
Gray Gordon
Moonbeania
Bobby Day
Dick Gisnear
Colony Club Orch
Newascast
Wdaf—Safety Council
Otis H. Brown
Cavaliers
Wren—Radio Guild
Askansas City
Casino Orchestra
Human Adventure
Gordon Jenkins
T. R. Ybarra
Vaughn Monroe
Sky Blazers
Rustle
Harry
James’ Orch
Rainbow Room
Alvino Rey
Dick Jurgens
Casile Nelson
Nevacaat
Raymond Scott
Pennsylvania
Wren—Gray Gordon
H. V. Kaltenborn
Ithyram Riders
Muehlebach Or
Wren—Associated
Hollywood Country Church
COCR
Catholic Radio Pym
Gene Autry
H. V. Kaftenborn
Wrens
the Parker
Misic
Allen Roth
Crosby
Betty, Black
Baron Elliott
Cecil
Praca Neva
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Journal- World BY
the World Company
C. Seimons
Y ‘W. Murray
Dolph Simons
Massachusetts Street
National
Lorenzen & Thompson, Inc
West 44Th St
North Michigan Ave
San Francisco
Sansome
New Orpheum
Baltimore Ave
St. Louis
Star
Detroit
General Motors
Atlanta
Walton
Associated Press
Audit Bureau OF Circulations
By Dewitt MacKenzie
S. E. Wampler
Appell
Hudson
Peek
Celest
Earlin B. Burpert
Raymond Burch
Helen
Floyd Hatch
Ralph and
Albert Hatfield
Edna and
Louise Hartmann
Margaret
John Shultz
Mildred Johnson
Della Weyermuller
F.D.R
Baldwin News
Mildred Williams
Mer Nea
Miss Travers
N. B
Univis
Journal-World
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