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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1940
Page
4
A 1940 Lawrence Journal-World page lists subscription rates by period and distance, with national reps and AP membership details. It notes delivery phone procedures, post office registration, and a religious verse from Mark 8 23.
President Roosevelt released authoritative figures showing the United States has 10 015 planes in production with about 800 completing per month. If this rate continues, deliveries for current orders will finish in a bit over a year, though the goal of 50 000 yearly output remains distant but potentially attainable.
A Wichita man sues over a flood of liquor in Douglas county. A peace officer warns that cars with Missouri and Kansas licenses racing imply Missouri men selling liquor to Kansans and attempting to hijack the shipment.
The city replaces the old machine with a reform government and reports debt payments, improved municipal credit, and reduced crime. Taxpayers may see better governance after years of subpar outputs and missed services. Kansas City could become one of the best governed cities in the country.
The reader notes heavy August rainfall, with daily showers in mid month and prior and later downpours, producing a statewide record. Farmers express general contentment as crops mature through the season, contrasting past droughts that hurt corn, alfalfa, and pasturage and saying the growing season has extended through summer.
The text notes German sentiment that arbitration could calm Balkan differences but warns such moves may not serve the people of Europe. It portrays German detachment from Balkan suffering and broader consequences for the continent.
The text argues that Nazi aims would distort affairs to Germany’s advantage, with Hungarians Romanians and other peoples seeking their own interests. It notes Berlin uses Balkan flareups to divert Allied attention and asserts Germans act as overlords shaping events across Europe.
The bill limits training to 990000 men at once while enabling extensive preps for national defense. A half million trained and equipped is seen as crucial, tempo for expansion depends on events, but the priority is to place the first defensive wall of manpower.
As air raids disrupt transport in London, night crowds sing and dance in the streets. Nazi bombers fail to crush British morale, which remains resolute amid terror. Civilians and armed forces confront the emergency with calm, defiance, and resilience.
British naval action pounds Italian bases in Libya, dimming prospects for Italian land operations in Africa. Italians struggle to sustain a campaign without secure replenishment bases, as the Mediterranean fleet keeps hammering their communications line.
The text argues that capitalism assigns profits and losses to private risk takers while government ventures burden all citizens. Private ventures end quickly when unprofitable, whereas political motives may prolong unprofitable public projects. Private capitalism, though imperfect, is presented as the only long term functional system.
Mrs. H D Johnsons return from Missouri Iowa and Minnesota is noted along with Farm Bureau leader Mrs Guy Bigsby speaking at the Normal Institute on school lunch. A surprise birthday dinner for Mr Arthur Lawrence was hosted by Mrs Roy Lawrence with twenty one guests served cafeteria style. A homecoming supper honored Mr and Mrs Harry Flory and family with 150 members attending. George K Melvin left for three weeks fishing in Colorado. Officer Fred Vogler takes a two week vacation. Community scenes include school youth party at the Varsity theater and numerous card and whist gatherings at homes on West Pinckney street. The town notes also mention war department rumors reported by Secretary Garrison with no substantiation.
Mayor Francisco announced a smaller park fund for next year after a 2 to 1 vote by the commission. He had sought a larger levy but the other two commissioners opposed it. South Park has a curb and gutter project discussed.
Carrie Lane comes west to Rock Creek homestead seeking home. Mark Deuel, a wary homesteader, clashes with land agent Ashton Oaks who pushes town lot sales tied to railroad hopes. Carries tension grows as Mark confronts Oaks and defends her.
W E Spalding argues for active tax reform in Kansas City Times excerpts printed by Journal-World. He critiques evasion and delays, urges an electorate driven tax committee, and proposes open meetings to push equitable taxation and better collections.
Dewitt Mackenzie argues civilian morale drives war outcomes. He cites indiscriminate bombing, airpower reach, blockades, and invasion threats as factors testing noncombatants’ resolve. He notes soldiers mirror family morale and predicts the side with crackable civilian morale loses.
Margaret Brickley, Mrs D Hork mans, and Miss Louise Genis are listed in a local notice or announcement. The text names these individuals and suggests a forthcoming action or event involving them.
Lawrence voices demand to name trains by number not arrival time. Police enforce an ordinance against fast driving. The town notes fashion, politics, and local hires as W A Griffith returns to study, a candy kitchen opens, and W G Woodring is recommended for rural delivery after strong local support.
Senorita Elisa Perez returns to Baldwin to teach Spanish at Baker College and move into the McGlumpher home. Many families visit, travel to Topeka and Denver areas, and plan trips to Cheney and Park College as church events and dinners honor departing family members.
A detailed listing of evening and late night programs across WREN KMBC and WDAF for Wednesday August 5 and Thursday August 6. It includes news, music broadcasts, comedy shows, and orchestras with times and host stations.
A tense moment unfolds as Mark Deuel fires at a target, but fails to reach the door. A report notes a shot rings out and glass shatters, triggering pandemonium with Ashton Oaks and Newt Gale pursuing, while Deuel is identified amid the chaos.
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