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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1940
Page
4
A Biblical verse from Isaiah 53 5 is cited stating that he was wounded for transgressions bruised for iniquities and by his stripes healing is provided. The line emphasizes atonement and peace through suffering.
A New Deal thinker suggests replacing the limited emergency with a full emergency granting war powers for internal use. He links this to the defense program but warns such powers could reach every citizen and recalls how dictators gained momentum through similar grants of power.
The Pope Pius appeal for a Christmas truce met mixed reactions in Parliament and among leaders. Germany showed tentative openness but avoided commitment while Italy signaled alignment with Germany. The plan focuses on pausing bombings for one day without armies entering no man’s land, aiming to halt civilian casualties.
Nazi assaults on Atlantic sea lanes grow, with submarines and surface raiders attacking convoys. Aircraft-linked raiders menace convoys thought to guarded, as super submarines possibly enter service. West of Ireland becomes a graveyard of shipping, prompting British bewilderment and alarm.
Premier Petain reportedly seeks to relocate government functions to Paris aiming to extend administrative control nationwide. The move is seen as a reflection of a French impulse beyond surrender, though current conditions make such a plan unlikely.
Reports from Vichy say Germany struggles to extend authority over French colonial possessions. Rumors circulate that De Gaulle’s free French movement has secret sympathy among officials and much of the population. Weygand’s limited cooperation is viewed with little concern as German consolidation west of the Rhine seems difficult.
Chairman Gillette argues campaign expenses neared twenty million rather than three million allowed by Hatch law. Funds were spread across multiple agencies, suggesting the limit may have been exceeded. Administration men allege GOP excess while ignoring city machine influence and spending’s role in the outcome.
Pushed by the St. Louis machine, Missouri Democrats move toward contesting the Republican governor win. Patronage hunger fuels the push, while outside patronage circles the several thousand vote margin argues for allowing the winner to take office without a contest.
Congress enacted the Logan-Walter measure despite the President's veto threat. Officials expect the bill’s passage to reappear in the next session and anticipate renewed White House opposition to congressional objectives.
The steady bombing of southern English ports by Nazi air raiders suggests enlarged invasion aims. Analysts think Germany may intend to threaten additional coastal areas beyond the nearest French crossing and consider routes other than the shortest crossing.
Lawrence business street blooms with holiday decorations using existing equipment plus new colorful details this year, creating a show place for the season.
The government insists it will not allow the development, yet price levels still show a general upward movement.
A Lawrence report highlights Baptist church leaders serving 500 Baptist students across white Negro and Indian groups at local and state schools. The program ties students to church through worship choir study classes and forums, led by Rev. Charles W. Thomas and coordinated with First and Ninth Street Baptist churches and the Roger Williams Foundation.
Lawrence will send a delegation to the dedication of the new North east Kansas State Park near Tonganoxie Friday afternoon. Community life notes list bridge clubs meetings and parties including birthdays and officers elected at a recent AOUW meeting with 125 attendees.
Henry Ford along with eighty three peace advocates fifty four correspondents and three motion picture men depart New York on the steamer Oscar II bound for Christinia Norway to promote European peace. William Jennings Bryan and Thomas A Edison bid farewell at the dock as the ship sails.
One hundred seventeen soldiers, largely from St. Louis, were chosen today at Fort Riley Kansas for transfer from the army reception center to new training duties.
Two refinery employees die and another is seriously injured in an explosion at the Bell Oil and Gas refinery in Grandfield Oklahoma on December 4.
A short, friendly note describes a morning start in Kansas City for a few days’ visit with friends, detailing travel plans and casual activities to look forward to during the stay.
The article reports various local items including the death announcement of Quantrill’s lieutenant and the impending passing of the last survivor. It mentions coach L W Boynton and Black leaving for New York, a possible mayoral candidate A L Selig, and Mayor Gould declining a third term. Census puts Lawrence population at 10 362. Alfred Ellick leaves for Omaha with goodwill from Haskell, while Mrs. Chadwick plans a California visit. City council introduces ordinances to declare Warren Street a business street and pave Warren from Massachusetts to the Santa Fe depot, and to curb Massachusetts and pave Tennessee from Ontario to Henry. The mayor appoints S G Elliott as commissioner of the poor, and the city engineer is authorized to move a Massachusetts Street watering trough to the curb line.
The article argues Britain’s sea position is not desperate despite heavy losses from U boats and bombers. It notes that through November axis losses total about 323,157 tons in four weeks, Britain’s shipyards and allies supply new tonnage, plans to replace sunk ships, naval patrols, and convoy protection, and highlights the strategic push against Mussolini.
Andre files a confidential report to his chief as Army bomb testing looms. Wes York and Ronica observe Lena Montoya and a mysterious man near Rainbow Canyon while debating motives, potential danger, and Lena’s intentions, with the landscape revealing hidden entry into a rock enclave.
Kansas youths triumphed at the 19th national 4-H Club congress in Chicago. Robert Randle of Riley won a blue in the emergency meal contest while Maurita McCorgary of Geuda Springs and Louise Morgan of Alta Vista earned fruit and home improvement blue ribbons respectively in their classes.
Miss Hattie Erickson born August 16 1883 five miles northeast of Ottawa died November 29 1940 at the home near Baldwin Kansas. She lived most of her life in Ottawa area except twelve years in Wyoming and was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of Ottawa. Funeral services were held at Worden Evangelical church with Rev Elliot officiating and burial in Worden cemetery.
Viola Harris born near Mc Louth Kansas on April 7 1886 died in Topeka November 24 1940 aged 54 years seven months and 17 days She joined the Baptist church early and later transferred to the Methodist church She was active in church work and brought cheer to the sick Surviving are her mother Clarabell Harris of Topeka her husband Wes Burgoyne of Mc Louth two sisters Mrs Jeff Barnes of Lawrence and Mrs Sidney Long of Topeka a daughter Mrs Harry Bragg of Peoria Illinois a son Harold Bradford of Mc Louth six grandchildren and many relatives Funeral services were held in.
A dense list of radio programs on WREN KMBC and WDAF for Wednesday December 4 and Thursday early hours. Shows span dramas news sports orchestras comedies and variety acts with stars such as Bud Barton Tom Mix Fred Warings Orch Glenn Miller Kay Kyser and Eddie Cantor.
Program guide lists KFEO segments with 3:14 brief Kansas news, 9:30 to 10:00 KU Roundtable on “Decentralizing Industry.” Weekly schedule includes 3:00 Elementary French, 3:17 Elementary Spanish, 6:00 Public Opinion and the News with Siegfried Mickelson from the journalism department.
The notice states a burial will take place at McLouth cemetery following services at the Methodist church.
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