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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1940
Page
4
Bankers' Mexican Bond Plans Highlighted in Washington Dispatch
Washington dispatches report bankers plan to invest as much as 100 million dollars in Mexican industrial development and consider advances to South American countries. The piece argues bankers profit from selling bonds to a credulous American public, not from real home investments, citing past US failures with South American bonds and Rio Grande projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mexico
United States
Rio Grande
Army cooks in North Africa face feed shortage crisis
In British North Africa army cooks struggle to feed more prisoners than expected as blitzkrieg tactics are celebrated by many observers. The piece notes German Italian use in prior conflicts and praises British use in the Egyptian campaign, while suggesting the Germans cannot match the British in this game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flanders
France
Lord Lothian dies in Washington after distinguished service
Lord Lothian, a leading British diplomat, died suddenly in Washington. He served as the chief British representative in the United States during a pivotal period, aiding the Allied war effort and shaping parts of the Versailles treaty. His death shocks both the United States and Britain, and his replacement will be difficult to equal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Lothian
Washington
United States
Great Britain
Lloyd Geer
Hitler
Appeasers Wake to Realities After Munich Disaster
The passage notes that supporters of appeasement shifted after Munich to oppose Hitler's aims. It cites Lord Lothian as dedicating his life to a post with critical bearing on the struggle to prevent Mein Kampf from shaping world order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munich
Hitler
Lord Lothian
What Did They Mean A Look At Public Statements And Misinterpretations
The piece questions how readers interpret remarks by Secretary Jesse Jones on Britain's loan and by German officials on Hitler's wartime statements. It notes confusion over intent and whether statements were meant as imminent actions or broader goals. Berlin replies suggest misread intentions remain unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Jones
Great Britain
Berlin
Hitler
Germany
Britain
Hitler's Score and the Nazi War Effort
Hitler claims he leads the have-nots toward his cause while the have-nots lack peace food security and freedom. Time passes as planes fail to roll off the lines due to bottlenecks and labor issues. The defense program shows delays but promises better work soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Democratic Chair Claims 2000 Election Violations Caviled
The Kansas Democratic chairman writes Republican Walter Fees of 2000 “highe closures” of election law violations and irregularities. He has not pursued any beyond conversation, a round figure meant to sound hotter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Walter Fees
Apprenticeships and minimum wage conflict in early trade training
The speaker recalls earning 60 cents a week with board while learning printing and doing after hours chores. He argues current minimum wage laws hinder the ability of youths to learn trades, warning that apprentices are seen as nuisances and that drastic changes are needed to align supply with demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knutson
Minninaeta
New York
Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne to headline Lawrence banquet
The Ramblers of Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne will be the principal speaker at a community banquet honoring the University of Kansas Haskell Institute and Lawrence high school football squads and coaches. The event is planned for late January or early February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
A. F. Ochse
Ben Bonebrake
J. E. Hume
GC. L. Hooner
GC. L. Hooner. Me and Ate. i Lae Siz, Mr. Ands. F. P. Stout
Ochse
G. W. Rayhill
Martha Rayhill
Kansas
J. W. Murray
Murray
Hugh Means
George Esterly
T. E. Griesa
British Fleet Gain Seen From Sidi Barrani Victory
The Italian defeat at Sidi Barrani and Fascist setbacks in Greece shift the balance in the Mediterranean to Britain. Mussolini’s Egypt drive falters as Britain seizes control of key bases, threatening the Suez route and Italy’s African positions. The morale impact spans Britain to Italy as Axis plans wobble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidi Barrani
Greece
Mediterranean
Sidi Barran
Italian Libya
Egypt
Africa
Ussolini
Suez Canal
Britain
Khevat
England
Italy
Mussolini
Gragiani
Rome
John Bull
Dardanelles
Crete
Graziani
Suez
Spain
Gibraltar
1940 Presidential Vote by Party Totals and Comparisons
The 1940 election results show Democratic votes 27,241,939 and Republican 22,327,226 with other parties totaling 38,?4. Notes indicate Roosevelt gains in New York and adjustments for independent and third party electors. Final totals list 49,808,624 votes cast with shifts from 1936 and 1932 elections and various regional anomalies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Roosevelt
Georgia
South Carolina
Willkie
Lemke
Old Home Town and Social Notices From Lawrence
The item notes a split in the Oscar NI Ford peace party over preparedness and a protest against Wilson policy. Macedonian territory is reportedly cleared of French and British forces per German headquarters. Social events include a Thacher reception for about 200 guests, a Luna Wilson surprise party, a birthday dinner for Mrs. Maggie Shearer’s daughters, a local stage show of The Only Girl at Bowersock, and arrivals of Mr. and Mrs. Cohn with their daughter Beckie settling at 937 New Hampshire Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar NI. Ford
Europe
Wilson
QO. Thacher
Henry
E. H. Emery
Ben
Horton
Ewing
Howe
Don McFadden
Maggie
Shearer
Alfred Snyder
Cecil Shearer
Joe. Weber
Kansas‘ City
Nation's Capital Fetes 190th Anniversary of Federal Seat
The national capital celebrates the 190th anniversary of Washington as the seat of federal government with a gala program including a reception at the White House hosted by President McKinley and cabinet members for governors. Jury drawn for February term includes Endsley Jones and others from Lawrence Marion and surrounding towns. Local notes mention A L Hendee window trims, Johnson of the Opera House pianist, and Charles Ziesen returning from Tescott with a Giblin furnace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McKinley
Executive Mansion
Harry Green
al McConnell
Topeka
Endsley Jones
Lawrence
Charles Fowl
Marion
C. E
A. L. Hendee
Johnson
Opera House
J. G. Johnson
Bic
Charles Ziesen
Tescott
Kan
Emporia
Jewish Refugees Drown After Ship Breaks Up Near Istanbul
About 200 Jewish refugees were drowned when a Bulgarian bound ship for Palestine broke in the Sea of Marmora near Istanbul. Some 180 survivors were rescued. 17 of the dead were children. the captain swam ashore and rescue crews were sent to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Istanbul
Bulgaria
Palestine
L’orient
Famine Stalks Europe In Blitzkrieg's Wake
Europeans face hunger as famine and disease threaten millions in conquered areas and neutral states. The piece notes German rationing, food substitutes, and wartime hardship including child welfare imagery and grim home-front realities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Yugoslavia
Germany
Dresden
Leipzig
Stealing a Bomb Sight in the Bailey Ranch Fire
A covert thief planted by the Rocking Branch follows a planned heist at Bailey ranch hangars. He sabotages the chief bomber’s compartment, removes the bomb sight, and escapes while flames engulf the house. The escape ends with a taunting smugness as the blaze roars. to be continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocking Branch
Army
Mesa
Bailey Mansion
Hhe
Bailey House
The Cloak Room by Rep W P Lambertson
The piece ridicules a Lamberston era cloakroom and wartime politics. It mocks Dorothy Thompson and a third term stance while criticizing quarantine speech warnings and China loans as steps toward dictatorship. It notes Kennedy quitting England as a hopeful peace figure and contrasts budget plans with war emergency measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rep
W. P. Lambertson
Honeymakers
Dorothy Thompson
England
China
Oe Kennedy
Eingland
Britain
Claude Pepper
Josh Lee
Japan
Alf Landon
Frank Knox
Fall Leaf Family News and Local Visits Across Towns
Mr and Mrs Clarance Ness welcome a baby girl Bernica Ann born in November. Otto Mignot of Halstead and John Vitt of Jasper visited Hanna Pfleger. Alfred Read of St Joseph and Frank Vitt's families traveled to Wellisville. Various residents attended meetings, birthdays, and funerals. neighbors hosted guests in Eudora Tonganoxie Melvern and Leavenworth areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarance Ness
Bernica Ann
Bonitta
Otto Mignot
Halstead
John Vitt
Jasper
Hanna Pfleger
Alfred Read
St. Joseph
Frank Vitt
Charles Vitt
Charlene
Wellisville
Vincent Schoenhofer
Kansas City
Frank Schoenhofer
Gilbert Ti Tus
William Reetz
Katherine
Fred Reetz
Trease
Robert Schellack
Eastern Star
Fred Reatz
Greeta
Godfrey Reetz
Melba
Celeee
Joe Bryant
Holmes
Leavenworth
Charles Davidson
Frank Schenhofer
Nelson Freeman
Mae Freeman
Tonganoxie
Radio Program Schedule Highlights and Listings
A dense schedule of radio programs for Friday night through Sunday morning lists stations WREN KMBC WDAF and others with times and program names such as Kansas City Concert Hour War News Sports Revues Singin and Swingin Death Valley Days and Moonbeams. The guide includes newscasts weather forecasts and various musical acts and variety shows across multiple stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Barton
Penny Serenade
WDAF
Jack Armstrong
Wren
Tom Mix
KMBC
Fred Waring
N Orch
Kansas City
KMSC
al Pearce
Kate Smith
Death Valley
WDAFP
Johnny Pregenta
Kmbc—Playhouse
WDAIF
Everyman's Theatre
Wren—Overlin-Holloise
William Knudsen
Winga of Destiny
WDAK
Alcc
Orchestra
Isham Jonoa
Orch
Rhythm Riders
WDAP
Muchlebacher
World ‘Today
Associated Prosa News
Newwascast
Moonbeams
Mal Hallett
Kmbc—Orchestra
WRUN
Ben Cutler
WDA
Penn
Proas Newa
WDAI
A.P
NBOC
SMBC
Limwood Cavallera
Grange
Newheart
WRNSN
Messatra
Israel
Askansas City Dines
WDAKF
Grand Ole Opry
People's Platform
Listener's Playhouse
Marriage Club
Wdaf—Playhouse
Wren—Little
Hollywood
Wayne King
KNMBC
Casgino
Brush Creek Follies
WRE
Isham Jones
Hotel Muehlebuch Or
WRIEN
Associated Press News
Withen
Oraziela Parraga
Ikmhc—Symphony
WRAR
Washington
H. V. Kaltenborn
Wdah—Orchestra
WDAB
WRNN
Hollywood Church
Tony Wons
Wren—Grahim McNamee
3HU
John ‘Lompkiin
Happiness Design
WDAKP
WKISN
Hen Cutler
Jaele Jenny
Nowacast
Kanuas City Dinos
WRISN
Amurica
Vesper Survices
Helen Hayes
DAF
Charlie McCarthy
Witten
Walter Winchell
Manhattan
Parker
Irena Rich
BN Stern
Kmbc—Orientale
Wien
Muehlrbach
Henry Busse
Bernie Cummins
Fats Waller
L Carlsen
Mitchell Ayres
Tommy Reynolds
Wdaif—Sayny Ballroom
Also Mentioned on This Page
Reie World Company
Bimons
Bobba Simone
Massachuestta Street
Newas
Audit Bureau OF Circulations
Thia
Opportunity
Nea Barvice
By Dewitt MacKenzie
Cohn
J. H. Cohn
The
Dude College
Wes
Ronnies
Bailey Ranch
America
NEA Service
ING
Optometrist
W. C. Ellis
Mass
Stener Rat
Journal-World
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