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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1939
Page
4
A Bible verse quotation appears in the Journal-World issue with a reflective poem style about human glory fading, citing 1 Peter 1 24. The notice precedes daily editions and includes church and personal reader-facing context.
The League of Nations council condemns the Soviet invasion of Finland and votes to terminate Russia's membership, a move seen as imperative though fraught with uncertainty. Argentina warns that allowing Russia to stay would be defeat. China hesitates due to Russia's aid to Japan. The decision carries grave geopolitical risk and echoes early American independence resolve.
The house heard a CIO leader urge subordinates to shoot rival union organizers as rabbits, highlighting the internal labor war. Miners’ unions fear the talk reveals how leaders push for power and how workers are not promoted by gentle methods.
Kansas Day Club origins are debated with William Allen White noting youth takeover of party power from older GAR linked figures, while Tom McNeal of the Topeka Capital disputes the claim, describing a Republican effort to reclaim control from Populists.
The piece traces Morrill and Cy Leland as early Kansas leaders tied to the G A R and Republican state chair, noting the Kansas Day club emerged not from intra party quarrels but to unite reform against populism. It warns present Republicans to focus on defeating an opposition party rather than sparking internal glory.
Senator Taft proposes a study to balance the federal budget within seven to seven percent of billions. He suggests trimming present department spending by 25 to 50 percent, a move unlikely under current New Deal views that favor borrowing and spending to restore prosperity.
The Hutchinson News cautions Kansas against following Ohio’s relief spending path. Counties rely on bonds to balance books, betting on future tax gains. Authors argue for pay‑as‑you‑go relief, requiring higher taxes or cuts to services to avoid mounting debt and higher interest.
Marion Ellet laments Fritz Kuhn and the Communazi threat while condemning his love letters as indecent and dangerous. She argues such letters threaten young readers and suggests writers or poets as safer alternatives to guard literature and the art of courtship.
A fragment notes debates over literature and a global standard of excellence in romance. It mentions Kuhn among highly publicized affairs, warning that further scandals could erode established standards.
A compilation of statements from Harold Ickes Joseph Kennedy Robert Taft and Risto Ryti and Wendell Willkie discussing American domestic policy the impact of policies on happiness and welfare and Russia Finland relations plus a hope that free enterprise can revive life in the 1940s.
The newly appointed Russian ambassador to Rome Nicolas Gorekhin hastily returns to Moscow amid Fascist demonstrations in Rome supporting Finland. No official Russian comment. Reports say Italy sent bombers to Finland to bolster its air force against Russia.
Memorial high school students will attend a special assembly tomorrow at 10 15 AM featuring the Latvian village choir The White Russian Choir directed by Austris A Wihtol. The group will present folk songs and early Christian rituals in costume.
Mr and Mrs E C Bussing and P Stevens from Vinland attend the state grange convention in Iola with principal speeches by Cal Ward Gov Clyde Reed and Mr Avery of the new farm board. Elizabeth Walker marries Andrews Wyman in Boston and will visit Law Tefice before settling in Boston.
Rev Albert E Ayers visits Wichita as sick brother Wilbert Lewis from Baldwin remains ill with pneumonia. Funeral services for Mrs Samuel T Hughes are held at First Methodist Baldwin with Rev Dr James S Chubb officiating. burial at Oakwood. Local clubs meet with holiday break announced and Christmas party hosted by Rebekah lodge featuring Santa Claus.
London observers report King George VI observed his 44th birthday in mourning for Princess Louise Duchess of Argyll who died December 3. The royal cannon salute was cancelled as part of the mourning period.
On Christmas Eve Betty asks Miss Banks if Santa exists and learns the tale of St Nicholas and Clement Clarke Moore. Betty insists Santa is real and gleefully watches festive streets as Jim Carter shovels snow after a long day, while Betty’s hope clashes with Mrs Carter’s worry over Christmas gifts and a fading Santa.
The article argues for widespread first aid knowledge for drowning and gas or electric injury victims. It notes the evolution of artificial respiration from Bradwell to the Schaefer method and outlines positioning guidance for unconscious patients depending on injury, stressing rapid restoration of breathing.
A dense list of radio program slots across WREN KMBC and WDAF for December 14 15, naming shows such as Smilin Ed McConnell Orphan Annie Captain Midnight and Amos and Andy with multiple orchestras and newscasts. The listings include times a mix of music talk and dramatic programs with local school features Lawrence Liberty Memorial high school auto mechanics class and the dramatic club.
About 350 perished when the Soviet steamer Indigirka sank in a blizzard off Hokkaido. Four hundred twenty survivors were rescued and brought to Otaru by the Japanese ship Karafuto Maru. A separate incident reports Mrs. Sarah Heck, 74, saving her infant by tossing him to safety as a car plunged over an embankment. the mother and two others were injured.
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