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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1940
Page
4
The piece argues Americans fear conscription and cite France as a warning. It critiques Atlantic defenses and calls out class bias and misrule. It supports a year of military training as discipline to restore virtues erased by current political leadership.
Washington announces a 1940 duck season with sunrise starts restored to 7 am. Hunters gain earlier access, enabling pre-dawn blinds and active decoy use. Oldtimers likely return to blinds October 16, hoping for live decoys limited to a single hen to lure migrating ducks.
Discussion suggests resurfacing as a defense measure for South Massachusetts Street after failed attempts. Lawrence residents suffer a black eye from rough pavement as the street’s center was funded by Kansas Electric Power, diverting repair money away from the area and leaving property owners shortchanged.
A Douglas county farmer says Roosevelt means well but has had poor advisers and made many mistakes. He argues the nation needs a leader whose mind and heart are in accord with courage and ability.
A call emphasizes old-fashioned virtues such as thrift initiative courage and confidence. It argues the nation is great but hampered by weak and extravagant leaders, urging personal resolve and bold leadership to restore strength.
For August 12, rainfall was reported in 38 Kansas cities with nine above one inch. Garnett led with three inches followed by Ottawa at 2.51 inches. Lawrence was among cities over one inch.
A Kansas traveler reports extensive evidence that stubble fires have spread and damaged trees. He urges more trees protection and precautions to preserve living growth across the state.
Heavy August rains aid late crops but complicate picnic plans this year as communities adjust schedule expectations and outdoor events face weather-related delays.
The Arkansas City Traveler notes the 500th anniversary of Johannes Gutenberg's invention of printing celebrated in 1940. It highlights printing's central role in daily life from newspapers and advertising to travel tickets and clothing, praising mass production, accessibility, and the spread of knowledge enabled by printing.
A Lyons girl was spotted downtown yesterday with very little clothing, drawing an old fashioned father's gruff remark about tanning lower down behind.
The Hays News notes Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Jackson refused a third term. It adds that both were Democrats, highlighting a key political distinction.
Republicans cannot offer the people more than the New Deal has provided. The only likely improvement they could promise would be curb service according to the Omaha World-Herald.
Birth of Jack Hulings Logan, weighing seven pounds, to Mr. and Mrs. Roland Logan, former Kansas University football star and upcoming physical education staff member, boosts KU football optimism for 1950.
A reader argues with editorials on Colonel Lindbergh and defense policy. They contend the nation must avoid entangling itself in European affairs while preparing to defend the country and keeping Monroe Doctrine aims in the Western Hemisphere.
Mr and Mrs Robert Sharpe moved to Baldwin from Peoria with children Esther and Robert Jr buying the Bruner home on Ninth street. Violet Mitchell and Earl Hill of Baldwin wed in Kansas City on July 25 they will live here. Rotary meeting featured Will Cook Baldwin Telephone manager with guests Peter Howell and Roland Ellwing. Several Baldwin residents attend Epworth League Institute in Cameron Missouri and Miss Cynthia Smith and others assist in the play The Martyrs Return.
Miss Jessie Martindale rescues a swimmer at Potter lake while Lawrence golfers lose to Ottawa others attend parties and social events. Benches in city parks prove popular as spooners use them nightly. An error at Yang Tsun causes Russian shells to kill American troops. Wilson Crowder welcomes a nine week old girl with two teeth. Prof Octavus Cogan, world wire walker, performs in front of the World office. Lyman McCurdy returns from a month away, weighing forty pounds more.
P Joe White, 55, WPA worker, will have a preliminary hearing August 23 on charges he shot and killed his common law wife Mattie White, 31, and wounded five others. White stood mute at arraignment and pleaded not guilty. The woman was killed by a shotgun blast in front of her home. none of the other five was seriously hurt.
Topeka August 14 Attorney General Jay S Parker asks Kansas officials to help enforce the federal alien registration act. The act requires all aliens to register at local post offices starting August 26. Parker calls the law a friendly act and says registration will aid those born outside the country who are not tied to any fifth column groups.
Liberia honors Thomas Buchanan the first American governor through a 10 cent stamp in a three-value issue marking the centenary of Liberia's founding. Buchanan resided at Bassa Cove where he is buried. The Liberia republic traces to 1838 and 1847 with a US style constitution and a 1.5 million population.
Five dinner guests find attorney Martin Sayler shot in the study. Dale Appleby and Lt. O’Leary question guests Miss Leighton Rhoda Waters Barbour and gambler Mardell about motives and alibis. A hidden window latch and a $5000 cashier’s check to Hazel Leighton emerge as clues.
Graveside rites were held for F. Dolph 78 in McLouth cemetery after a Kansas City hospital operation. Survived by three daughters Charlotte Johnson Havel Lawless Hope and three sons Frank Richard William and others. Mrs Dolph preceded him in death. Also noted were deaths of Nora Harding and Orpha Harding with services planned. community meetings, visits, and local funerals followed. County Supt J D Everett announced August 19 to 23 dates for upcoming events.
Radio listings show a dense slate across stations WREN KMBC and WDAF for Wednesday August 14 and Thursday August 15 with newscasts music orchestras acts and variety programs. Notable entries include KMBC Glenn Miller Orchestra WDAF Kay Kyser Orchestra Abbott and Costello and Bob Hope episodes and WREN weather forecasts and government reports through late night.
The Jefferson county Grangers plan their annual picnic at Parker's Grove near Ozawkie on August 14 with games for children, a platform program, county speakers, and music by Palmer Johnson. Numerous residents and visitors attend gatherings at McLouth, Wellman, and Valley Grove, including Ida Good Johnson, Lewis Martin, Ira Bramell, and travelers from Lawrence, Hebron, and England.
A note urges readers to order a Journal-World subscription before summer departure. The message frames it as a large event during vacation and reminds travelers to arrange delivery while away.
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