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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1940
Page
4
A compact clipping notes Associated Press republication rights and local content in Lawrence Kansas. It cites daily publication except Sundays and legal registration as second class matter. It references Mark 9 23 and theme power of faith.
The text argues that the United States and Great Britain share broad interests in the wartime destroyer sale and Western Hemisphere bases. It contends that aiding Britain could stabilize global security, while cautioning against risking American defensive power. It notes the frontier concept shifting from the Rhine to the English Channel and stresses keeping it across the Atlantic.
Citation for Company M of Lawrence as one of four National Guard companies for excellence in maneuvers at Camp Ripley. The town’s military pride is renewed by the commendation from the Seventh Corps Area commander noting zest and intelligence in an intensified training period. Soldiers with local ties have served in Civil War Philippines and France, now part of the nation’s defense facing possible duty.
A Lawrence traveler, retracing the old route to Santa Fe, notes the rugged pioneer effort behind pavement and bridges. Returning via Tucumcari, he compares Coronado and Kaw Valley routes, finds greener terrain than expected, spots no wagon ruts, observes rare Oregon Trail traces near Big Springs, and notes shelter belts and new trees planted along eastern New Mexico highways.
West Texas wind and cap rock erosion threaten growing trees and mesas. Disintegrating rock and slides suggest mountains are coming apart. If the New Deal seeks work, the southwest offers scope. Restoring the Rocky Mountains could become a major campaign issue for a fourth term.
Letters from men of military age show willingness to serve in a serious emergency yet doubt whether the crisis has arrived. Congressmen, older and more experienced, should judge the situation from available evidence rather than rely on uncertainty.
The German long range gun targets Britain with limited military value yet aims to lower morale. A similar weapon faced Paris in the last war, where civilian casualties occurred at a church during services but did not break French resolve.
President Roosevelt rejects debate with Wendell Willkie, citing sound judgment. Willkie appears set to challenge in any format, as shown by a brief exchange with Secretary Ickes. The Republican challenger promises to be a formidable foe for any attack from New Deal supporters.
The president says he is too busy to campaign yet continues to press for votes. He argues his workload is part of a broader campaign strategy and will persist until election day.
Exiles who fled from Hitler and hoped for asylum in France are being rounded up and sent back to Germany. The article warns that many may never be heard from again, noting Hitler can cross boundaries more easily than those seeking escape.
A proclamation on the fragility of liberty notes that men living in freedom are never completely safe in their possession of rights. It asserts that freedom must be protected by the willingness of free people to take necessary measures to repel threats and attacks.
A statistician notes that over 300 tons of sugar are wasted yearly in teacups. The remark creates widespread stir, as the Topeka Capital reports.
Two sides claim aviation losses in a continuing conflict as both report missing aircraft and owe squadrons, according to the World Herald.
Mrs. Lizzie Ss Sheldon filed yesterday in district court to stop the board of education from building the new Pinckney school, causing bids to be deferred to a later date for alleged failure to submit the question to qualified voters as required by law.
The piece examines Italy's troop buildup along the Greek border in Albania and the potential impact on the Middle East. It cites Churchill hints of larger operations in the region, Britain's commitment to Greece, and possible Turkish alignment with Greece and Britain against Italy.
A north telegraph through Shanghai says the Japanese army has left Pekin in pursuit of the dowager empress and court with 30 000 troops guarding the empress and treasure trains who reportedly reached Shan Si province. The allies must wait in Pekin for a responsible government or a powers arranged provisional government. Lawrence parties win bids for all new Haskell Institute buildings and the project will satisfy the government. Lawrence hosts next Horse Leaguers picnic with a large parade planned for October 9–10. Lawrence W Boyington from Cornell named football coach for next season.
Miss Harriet Osborne left Sunday for Garnett to visit Mrs. Walter Osborne and son Jeri. Mrs. Cecile Buchanan and Peggy returned from Carrollton Missouri. Albert H. Stoneman spoke at Baldwin Rotary. Donald Snyder attended as Baker athletics assistant. Engagement announced for Sally Boyer and Professor George Seferovich in New Orleans. Several residents attended events in Lawrence Topeka and Kansas City.
University of Louisville physics professor Dr. Donald M. Bennett located a $105 radium needle misplaced in a pile of ashes after hospital error. Using a radium detecting instrument he searched the grounds for two hours and heard a clicking tone before recovering the needle.
Lieutenant OLeary gathers Saylers associates including Hazel Leighton and Winslow Mardell as ballistics show the gun was not Riggs. Barbour explains his embezzlement and trouble with Sayler. Hazel reveals a possible plot as Miss Waters leaves town. The case continues.
A small poorly constructed bomb exploded today in a U street branch post office as a mail bag was unloaded from a truck. Two postal employees, Harry B. Hess and Hyman Ritzenberg, were wounded with shoulder and leg lacerations. The package was addressed to a woman whose name was withheld by authorities.
Aug 21 report from Los Angeles says 7-year-old Vincent Monsano leaped into Echo Park to save his brother Richard after both nearly drowned. An inhalator crew worked over 15 minutes to revive Richard while Vincent received praise for his quick act and said he did not want to see his brother die.
Evening to midnight schedule lists WREN KMBC and WDAF programs with a mix of news, music, comedy and dramatic shows. Notable entries include This Our America, Abbott and Costello, Glenn Miller Orch, Kay Kyser, Bob Hannon, and Arthur Godfrey with multiple orchestras and news briefs.
Fog settled over Lone Star lake limiting visibility to about 100 feet. Caretaker Harry Gregg reported fishermen continued to catch fish as water cleared and the lake stayed high. A county road crew began crushing rock to gravel a hazardous hill near the old CCC camp. Gregg noted steady permit sales since opening day July 27.
About 800000 refugees and over 1000000 demobilized soldiers were sent back to homes in both German occupied and unoccupied France. Officials said nearly all would be returned before winter.
A brief note suggesting readers order the Journal-World to a summer vacation address and providing a contact phone number.
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