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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1940
Page
4
A short biblical verse from Proverbs 9 10 emphasizes that reverence for the Lord marks the start of wisdom and understanding arising from knowledge of the holy text. The line reflects a pious, moral instruction typical of religious writings.
Kansas welfare budgets for next year will exceed this year’s in every county. The Journal-World notes the steady rise under current laws, with rising demand for relief services and revenue pressures. It cites a proposal to spend 19 million next year versus 15 million this year.
General Marshall stated the army has abundant basic weapons with a two million rifle surplus. Heavy mechanized equipment is scarce, requiring months of training before units can use it. Even if a draft starts soon, training will lag while factories work and crews gain proficiency with modern gear.
German artillery takes position to sweep the channel narrowest point. Initial shots at a British convoy near Dover were ineffective at twenty miles. The channel presents the same distance both ways, with British cliff emplacements ready to fire if Hitler launches an invasion. Only British vessels remain on the near side as forces prepare to cross.
The Hutchinson News urges the United States to build defense capability before asserting positions abroad. It argues circumspection wastes time and that public talk with dictators matters little. It cites Norway as an example of ineffective restraint and warns against relying on politeness to deter aggression.
The passage suggests people fear dictatorial power and may speak out as they brace for potential violence. It underscores a climate where expressing discontent is risky and resistance is tempered by threat.
A vintage verse popular in America recalls Bonaparte seizing power and marching across Europe. It frames England as a cherished Eden and a fruitful spot John Bull clapped his hands on. The narrator notes many hope John Bull maintains control of that land.
Soviet press claims improved relations between Germany and Russia, saying the Berlin Moscow axis strengthens despite ideological differences. Reds and Nazis reportedly collaborate in exploiting neighboring nations, undermining efforts to split their common dictatorship alliance.
A Topeka gathering on August 30 will discuss aligning Kansas school work with the defense program by expanding vocational training in the curriculum. The aim is to train more pupils in useful manual skills, with potential lasting benefits to the state beyond the defense emergency.
The question of compulsory military service dominates the political scene as senators and representatives weigh the need to take a firm stand. Many fear their $10,000 jobs constrain judgment and prioritize personal concerns over the decisive issue.
General de Gaulle claims hundreds of planes are en route from French Africa to aid Germany. He notes German air strength exceeds Britain but not enough to guarantee Nazi victory, signaling concern over Allied air power in the campaign.
The article notes Italy threatening Greece via Albania and observes large Albanian communities in Yugoslavia and Greece. It argues Mussolini could justify intervention as aiding oppressed Italian minorities wherever he chose.
Perpetrators of a main train robbery chose the correct train but the wrong day and netted about $100,000 in payroll loot. The crime did not pay as authorities pursue suspects.
Secretary Ickes is quoted denying profiteering on a special issue of Jim Farley stamps while avoiding a direct answer to Willkie's acceptance speech.
A World-Herald note links Hitler's European challenges to a widow's problem with an estate, suggesting the issue recalls a troubled aftermath and the burdens left by a deceased husband. The remark frames current geopolitics through a domestic metaphor.
Mrs. John Fritzel hosted a Saturday tea for neighbors at 1501 Vermont. Elizabeth Tucker arrived by airplane after Wichita visit. A Casebier family reunion honored Mr. Casebier’s birthday. Lafalot club members and guests enjoyed a picnic in Gage Park, Topeka. Virginia Yates returned from Woodland Colorado and several trips to Missouri and Colorado were noted for Rev J A Bishop, Mrs A W Lamb, Oscar Bitton, Mabel Bitton, Mrs Frank Howard, and Lloyd Purcell families.
The piece discusses Nazi long range guns targeting England and compares them to World War I Berthas. It notes their limited military value, morale impact, and the role of coastal artillery in repelling invasions, plus a brief plug for Lawrence Business College.
The column reports Lawrence residents in distant service with Paul Haworth a private in the First Australian Infantry Volunteer in Gallipoli, Colorado and a rain-soaked return trip for the McKeen family near Ottawa. Socials include line party at Bowersock with Banks Brown and others, a wedding shower for Eunice Beal, and note of Miss Mary Sweeney’s west coast visit.
William Jennings Bryan arrived in Topeka today to receive official notification of his presidential nomination. The march from the depot drew an ovation as crowds lined sidewalks and filled doorways and windows along the entire route.
Rev Mr and Mrs William M Runyan plan a two week overland trip to Eaton Rapids Michigan and Chicago to visit relatives. Dr George Counts was re elected president of the American Federation of Teachers. Miss Arlene Cox and Donald M Grogan wed at First Methodist Topeka. Various local residents visit, move or receive honors including Irwin Greer buying a farm and Lane Union speaker Ernest Wiener. Baldwin schools reopen September 2.
In Tola Kansas on August 24 the Allen County Republican committee reelected Walter Fees as chairman and invited Democrats to help elect Wendell Willkie the Republican presidential nominee.
Serial story scene shows George Barbour collapsing during a tense gathering with Martin Sayler and others. Lieutenant O Leary declares Barbour dead and orders the medical examiner. Dale Appleby and Rhoda Waters react as fear and chaos erupt in the den amid a lingering crime atmosphere.
In a tension filled scene, Barbour uses a hidden gun linked to a photo electric beam to kill Sayler. The setup relies on a concealed panel behind a bookcase and a mirror aligned light source. O’Leary muses that justice can require a deliberate push.
Detective O'Leary explains two deaths in one night. Martin Sayler was murdered while George Barbour killed himself after planning the crime with a new security system. Barbour stole funds, angered Sayler, and triggered the fatal sequence with an apparent self-inflicted end.
The clipped page lists a dense 1940s era radio grid with programs across WDAF KMBC WREN and other stations. It shows newscasts, orchestras, varietys, and special features such as Joe Venuti's Orchestra, World War II era programming, weather forecasts, and late night signs for August 25 to 26. The schedule features personalities like Gordon Jenkins, Raymond Scott, and Bobby Byrne, with station branding and time slots across evenings and weekends.
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