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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1939
Page
4
A fragment from the Lawrence paper notes the Associated Press rights and post office registration while quoting Romans 6 18 about freedom from sin and service to righteousness. The item reflects typical 19th century newspaper boilerplate and a religious verse.
The article notes President Roosevelt faces pressure over new taxes in the coming session as borrowing strains finances. It suggests higher levies may reduce receipts due to diminishing returns, while cutting spending remains unexplored in Washington, though some local bodies have begun to trim costs.
A letter to the city paper argues that pedestrians should wear reflector buttons on outer straps to improve visibility in rain fog and twilight. It claims drivers often fail to see pedestrians until too late, and reflectors could have prevented many near misses and accidents.
The report notes Finland’s air force showing substantial defense gains with Italian supplied aircraft and Russian opposition. British and Italian planes may soon join against the Russians, signaling a potential realignment in European hostilities as Italy sides with Germany while Britain keeps Russia officially neutral.
The Associated Press reports record-breaking heat across Kansas yesterday afternoon with widespread high temperatures. The intense heat affected many areas, described in dispatches detailing the conditions and public reactions.
A playful note contrasts Santa’s traditional reins and sleighbells with a modern plane arrival. The text hints at awareness of government calendar changes and seasonal planning in a light, tongue in cheek tone.
The report says Russia launched a campaign to divide Finland, crossing a sparsely inhabited area. Finns promise to resist with a concentrated line, while Stalin may reinforce the Finnish frontier. An army purge last year allegedly removed about 40 percent of trained officers, possibly complicating victory.
The German pocket battleships disrupt naval planning as they match faster ships in speed and outrange cruisers while carrying heavier guns. They evade mines and submarines, posing a persistent menace to global shipping and forcing revisions in American combat vessel armament and design.
The new WPA regime in Quisouri pledges to remove WPA from politics, risking a political gap and potential trouble. Yet a reading of grand jury proceedings suggests this could lessen future trouble for leading figures.
The University of Kansas in Lawrence introduces Equitation with three levels elementary intermediate and advanced taught by Mr DeGroot a Stanford man. The program covers basic riding saddling bridling and horse handling with cross country and high jumping planned for advanced students. Cowboys may not realize they have been equitating all along.
Herr Kuhn says he wrote a love letter “just in fun” but now understands it was not a joke. The Detroit Free Press reports his change in view on the matter and its implications.
Detective Captain Dawson unravels a web of suspects in Arnold Benthorne’s murder. John Douglas confesses to both killings but Ava Johnson discloses she killed her father and Joey di Torio, though Douglas challenges her truth. The case hinges on a red button, hidden letters, and a loft black cat.
A reader lauds the Journal-World editorial Toward Pay Day for exposing New Hampshire and Ohio finances under Democratic neglect. The writer recalls Tom Reed’s 1890s rebuke to Democrats and warns that only competent financial leadership can avert national folly. WARREN ZIMMERMAN
A reader asks why Santa cannot fly in a plane on Friday with a phonograph playing Jingle Bells and real sleigh bells so children on the ground can hear it. The note ends with an unfinished request for Santa to “UU ile.”
A reader suggests giving a mail subscription to the Jour nal World as a gift for a former Lawrence resident. Rates are shown as two fifty or three dollars per year depending on the distance.
The writer applauds the film Mr Smith Goes to Washington for its artistic promise but warns about political complacency. He notes officials, including Dear Alvin Barkley, react with indignation at its satire while urging true dignity in leadership as essential to democracy.
One hundred Girl Scouts attended the first meeting at Junior High School with troops to be formed and lieutenants appointed at the next gatherings. Community announcements include engagements, a Christmas season wedding, a wolf incident, a tuberculosis seal drive surpassing $900, and local thefts at two shops.
The State Journal selects an all Missouri Valley high school eleven with Laslett as end and Roscoe Stubbs at guard. Woodward is listed as fullback and captain with Randall at guard on the all-Kansas team. Albert Spaulding, famed violist, will perform at the University concert next Tuesday. Miss Northup displays china at Whitehead Millinery, 833 Massachusetts street, winning prizes at county fairs. Mr and Mrs Abe Wolfson celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary at 221 Chip Street. Mr and Mrs C L Hess host guests at 914 Vermont.
Forty years ago a curfew ordinance shows fair enforcement as a young boy learns the seriousness. The board of education urged to vaccinate attending students amid Cuban small pox fears. Dr Cahill notes five Cuban chicken pox cases across the river improving while strict quarantine remains. Mrs James W Green hosted Mrs F Webster of Denver with Whist and Presbyterian ladies meeting at Mrs Kermans on Tennessee Street.
A stamp honors Gregory bishop of Tours marking the 14th centenary of his birth. His history of the Franks, from creation to 594, underpins the notable late works. Gregory, a militant bishop, defended his see and governed with firmness. Christmas orders get special attention. migratory bird stamps are available through the Philatelic Agency.
A compilation of remarks from figures including Judge Albert L. Reeves, Former President Hoover, Dr. Joseph Snes, John Hamilton, Herbert Morrison, and early 20th century voices. The excerpts warn against internal decay, urge reason over emotion, promote optimism, and condemn Nazi influence and aggression.
The Lawrence Lodge of the Witan held its monthly Fun Day for boys aged 15 to 20, meeting at the courthouse before proceeding to the Patee Theater. Arthur Nelson led the event with assistants Bob Weidemann and Jay Collins coordinating activities as part of a series of entertainments for this group.
Walter Love attended a Shawnee county rally at Shawnee Christian church with Dean Warren Day of Topeka as speaker. Reports cover suburban meetings, holiday plans, church devotions, youth lessons, and upcoming public entertainments. Also noted are local family updates, Thanksgivings gatherings, oil well activity near McLouth, and a funeral for W. R. Means with family tributes.
A dense listing of radio program slots across stations WREN KMBC WDAF and others for Thursday and Friday evenings. It details show titles such as Smilin Ed McConnell Captain Midnight and The Andrews Sisters style acts, with times from 5:30 PM to 12:00 AM and varied content including news, music, and comedies.
A Kansis music program at KFKU features a 6:30 session with woodwind and brass ensembles from the Potverity of Kansis band under director Russell L. Wiley.
The notice lists subscription pricing for the world edition at two annual rates. It specifies charges vary by distance, with $2.50 or $3.00 per year.
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