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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1940
Page
4
The text presents a daily publication note from Lawton Kansas with a legal postscript about second class mail status and a biblical quotation from Psalms 8 4 6. It includes a motto referencing the Act of March 1879 and a religious verse.
Senators from agricultural states raise early objections to a plan to slash all regular government spending to fund new emergencies. They argue the farm subsidy and other normal programs should not be sacrificed to a wartime like economy. They warn waste may persist if economy is confined to emergency measures.
The report notes Italian lines leaking under pressure in Albania while Greece claims 5000 Italian prisoners and a major line breach. It cites cautious Italian communiques and uncertain Greek tallies, suggesting the fuller truth would not look favorable to Rome.
The Kansas Supreme Court modified an order delaying election certificates except for the governor race, enabling a district judge elect in Kansas City to take his seat. Democrats who sought the modification argued it showed courts are not aiming to thwart the will of the people and cited ongoing questions before the court.
Report notes three factions within Romania's Iron Guard. One follows a single leader, another aligns with a different faction, while the largest group acts independently without leadership or plan. The maneuver toward anarchy alarms Berlin as the Romanian experiment drifts from law to dictatorship by force.
The article notes a Japanese backed recognition of the Nanking government headed by Wang Ching-Wai. It highlights that Japan aims for a military decision against Chiang Kai-Shek and implies heavy costs for Romania amid public disorder.
The Topeka Capital notes signs of upcoming pay day after years of deficit financing. Washington debates plans to raise 10 billion dollars in taxes next year. A proposal to use gold devaluation profits to back a China loan also appears. The government plans larger outlays while seeking funds, unlike years past when money sources were not questioned.
Reports claim growing unrest in German conquered countries. Himmler has called a conference to plan repressive actions. Norway France and the Netherlands may see refinements of measures used in Poland and Bohemia.
The fatal shooting of a Mexican officer sparks concern over communist influence near the presidential palace. Reports say the Communist Party headquarters is close, but the new Mexican administration plans to distance itself from the Reds and curb their strong ten year hold on administration.
President Roosevelt signs off on an amendment to the Philippine constitution restricting the president to two terms totaling eight years. The move signals no immediate world emergency or security threat facing the Philippines.
German authorities deny executions after the Paris student riots but admit rioters were rough handled. The note asserts Nazi policy in occupied areas aims to deter revolt by making riots costly to repeat.
President Hoover recommends a 3,932,842,000 dollar budget for the next fiscal year while opposing continuation of reduced income taxes. The item is followed by a string of local notes from Lawrence including travel plans births and social events among residents.
A 25 year old clipping recalls students at the university smoking cigarettes on campus. The piece highlights social attitudes and policy debates of the era, illustrating campus life and the normalization of smoking among students.
The piece argues Britain's ascendancy in the Mediterranean after Greece's defeat of Italy. It notes Woolton’s warning on shipping, Egypt’s protest of Italian bombings, a new Spain accord, and Crete shifting the strategic balance. It describes blockade of Dodecanese, bombings of Italian targets, strained Italian lines, and potential French-North African support aiding a British drive.
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired second baseman Stuart Martin from the St. Louis Cardinals, giving the National League an early edge in winter transactions as of December 3 in Atlanta.
Arturo Godoy, after claiming a future title clash with Joe Louis, packed his bags in Cleveland on December 3 and said he would sail Friday for South America, returning only if Louis accepts another title bout.
Baldwin residents host and visit across Kansas City and nearby towns during Thanksgiving. Notable items include Mrs. Allan Brannock's trip to Kansas City for illness in the family, Prof. Dan L. Wilhelm's death in Emporia after a long illness, and various visits by Alpha Chi Omega, Sigma Phi Epsilon, and Delta Tau Delta members, plus receptions and travel plans.
Federal Judge Richard J. Hopkins gave Dr Oscar Newton Clark 54 Greeley a two year suspended sentence for narcotics law violation. Gordon Kimball 26 McPherson received a two year suspended sentence for liquor importation. Carl Fields Topeka got a three year suspended sentence for mail fraud. F B Palmer 31 Overbrook received a three year suspended sentence for sending a threatening letter through the mails.
In Rainbow Canyon Andre Girardeau joins Ronnie on an expedition to cliff dwellings. He appraises a new bomb sight with Bailey, arranging covert tests with Army representatives. Bailey champions Andre as an investor as the bombing venture moves forward.
Radio schedules list programs on WREN KMBC and WDAF for December 2 with music talk and news blocks, including Tom Mix, Tex Rangers, Bob Hope, Fibber and Molly, Amos and Andy, and Weather Forecasts. Several stations feature orchestras, news, and dramatic interludes across primetime slots.
Public affairs and newscasts on KMBC WREN and WDAF fill air time from 9:15 to 11:57 with weather reports, music, and religious programming. Notable items include Amos and Andy at 10, Enric Madriguera and Terry Shand orchestras, and AP News updates.
The Vinland high school basketball team opened on their home court Friday night with the first team beating Edgerton 18 to 14 while the second team lost to Edgerton. The article notes a rainy night and mixed activities around the Vinland community including a Farm Bureau meeting and a school program turnout.
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