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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1940
Page
4
Saving Power Gospel Quote On Salvation Message
A faith focused excerpt emphasizes the gospel as the power of God for salvation to those who believe. It reflects a Christian message centered on belief and divine power for redemption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
God
Italian morale sours as fascist grip falters in Italy
The piece notes failing Italian morale and rising surrender sentiment among soldiers. It cites strengthened squads suppressing dissent, early support for Germany, and Mussolini's alignment with fascist aims hampered by defeats and resentment over Italy’s war participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
United States
Great Britain
Poland
Mussolini
Germany
Il Duce
Rome
Frontier Aid To Greece Raises Wider War Readiness
The piece argues that American aid to Greece reflects a broader frontier belief and may shape future defense. It notes the administration plans to train several hundred thousand young Americans in weapons, raising questions about how this training will be used if Greece resists Italy and Britain defeats the Axis in Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Greece
Africa
Britain seeks strong envoy to Washington wartime needs
The British slant points to the Duke of Windsor as a possible ambassador to the United States, though the idea has wide discussion at home. Observers insist Britain needs a Washington envoy who is adept at wartime material needs and capable of effective diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Windsor
Lord Lothian
United States
England
Great Britain
Washington
British Board of Trade
Refugee Universities Move Across China Amid War
Chinese graduate Pei-Sung Tang writes in the jPhi Beta Kappa news magazine about one of the most unusual migrations in history. Since the war with Japan began, 77 universities have relocated from their original sites thousands of miles to China's interior, operating in makeshift locations. The initial challenge for refugee universities is sustaining faculty and students and addressing basic needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Minnesota
Pei-Sung Tang
jPhi Beta Kappa News
Japan
China
Migration of Chinese Universities Shapes Defense Focus
The piece notes a shift toward science as a national tool in China, stressing immediate training in sciences for defense against Japan. It highlights lab shortages, scarce equipment, and funding while educated scholars from American and European institutions push forward, making the university migration a key development in the country’s crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
No-Coasting Governor Ratner Encourages State Employees
Governor Ratner urges a strong, continuous effort in his second term, reinforcing the aim to maximize value for taxpayers. His message invites all state employees to improve performance and avoid complacency across departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ratner
Lag in Hiefense prep slows camp and factory orders
The report notes delays in camp construction and factory order filling. Officials say a true emergency mindset is missing and warn Hitler may act on his announced plans despite domestic sentiment. It cautions not to treat his aims as mere propaganda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Hunger Lingers in Five German-Occupied Nations
Report notes that the five small nations under German control face growing hunger but that shortages should not deepen before spring. The piece assigns responsibility to Germany for the suffering and warns that reluctance to relieve Germany hampers relief efforts for the needy in Fur opé.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Italians Reinforcements Fail To Halt Greek Advance
Greeks report fresh Italian troops in Albania stiffening some resistance but unable to stop the Greek advance. The initial defeat’s effects linger on new Italian units and the invaders grow less eager to press the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albania
Columbus Kansas Plans No Blackout Despite Lighting Fund Depletion
The city of Columbus Kansas will not blackout for the remainder of the year due to a depleting lighting fund. Governor Ratner urged the city to keep streets lit while the mayor organized a subscription fund to finance electric lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Columbus
Kun
Ratner
Inaugural Third Term Seen As Peace Pageant Plan
The third term inaugural is described as a peace and freedom pageant stressing harmony. Officials note supplies of peace and freedom remain in the country, though in diminishing quantities, and see this as worth celebration.
Christmas Cheer and Caring Reflections From Readers
Letters urge buying happiness through service and shared joy at Christmas. The writer recalls childhood delight and asks readers to consider homes without bread or stockings before celebrating. A separate note reports four Columbus high school players injured in a bus crash west of Pittsburg en route to a game, which was canceled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal-World
Cage
Pittsburg
Kan
Columbus
Iola
Melvin Neely
German Italian retreat tightens on western Egypt front
In The War Today, Dewitt Mackenzie notes the Italian rout in western Egypt. Graziani’s invasion force is smashed with heavy losses. remnants remain in Libya as the Axis faces a potential Mussolini Hitler meeting. British air and sea actions threaten supply lines along the coast as the pursuit continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin-Rome
Mussolini
Italy
Germany
Egypt
Graziani
Libya
Herltaos
Humpty Dumpty
Hitler
Musablini
Axis
Royal Air Force
Boom in Junction City Defense Building Fort Riley
Junction City posts a strong postal boom as Fort Riley defense construction draws people. In the first ten days of December, receipts rose 52 percent from a year ago with outgoing mail up 60 percent and incoming mail 33 percent, signaling a population and business upswing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction City
Kan
Fort Riley
King George II and the Greek Crown Loss and Restoration
The article outlines Greece's royal saga with King George II, who fled in 1923 amid an uprising, was restored by plebiscite in 1924, and then saw a return to monarchy before Metaxas rose to power. It also recalls prior monarchs Otto, William, Constantine, and Alexander in the dynasty’s tumult.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George II
George
Greece
Otto
Bavaria
William
Christian IX
Denmark
George I
Constantine
Alexander
Ten Years Ago in Lawrence Crowds and Turkeys Draw Huge Turnout
A historic downtown Lawrence crowd gathered as Spain faced rebel efforts and a republic talk faded. Local merchants offered free turkeys drawing 180000 ballots, while the Salvation Army planned rabbit distributions after Izaak Walton league hunt. Winners in a high score contest were Evan Edwards, W R Green, and Conrad McGrew with Clarence Bliesner. Mrs Eddy and others host Mothers league event and a Christmas party marks the B and M class at First Presbyterian. Mr and Mrs Ellis T Johnson attend a reception for Mr and Mrs Fred Papenhausen’s golden wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Lawrence
Kansas-Missouri
Salvation Army
Izaak Walton League
Evan Edwards
W. R. Green
Conrad McGrew
Clarence Bliesner
J. J. Eddy
C.J. Eriksen
A. L. Kiene
Mothers League
Eddy
T. H. Astman
First Presbyterian Church
C. A. Chapman
J. C. Sproul
Eid Ber
Ellis
R.srnoon
Fred Papenhausen
Tonganoxie
Old Home Town and Local Notes After Bridge Work
Bulgarian troops break through Anglo French lines per Serbia official statement. Bridge watchman Pickard asks city for stricter pedestrian rules to avoid accidents as crowd gathers to watch new piers. Social visit for the Moores north of Lawrence includes numerous locals. An electric light post at the Lutheran church and interior decorations upgrades noted. North Lawrence hails first spike driven in the interurban line. Black and white fashion trends, Etruscan silver with black enamel cited as popular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serbia
Co. C. Pickard
Sam Moore
Lawrence
B.W. Erwin
Frank Green
Charles Cherry
H. M. Corder
Wallace Corder
Howard Erwin
Claude Erwin
Ruby Toms
Pearl Corder
Evelyn Judy
Lila Quidaht
eCann
North Lawrence
Wesley York rescues Mr. Bailey from blazing Bailey house
In a tense rescue, Wesley York climbs amid smoke to save Bailey, carrying the weakened man through a burning home. Ronnie Bailey and others flee as flames engulf the ranch house, with Wesley improvising a water wrapped serape hood and navigating a stairwell to reach the upper window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey Ranch
Ronnie Bailey
Wesley
Wes
Ronne
Mr. Bailey
Ronnie
Ronica
Andre Girardeau
Wesley York
Royal Neighbor Society Elects Officers for Year
The Royal Neighbor society elected officers for the upcoming year including Oracle Prudence Shields and vice Oracle Lillian Pearson. Other posts filled were recorder Bertha Borg past oracle Alma Herr chancellor Mrs Grant Henderson marshal Mrs Henderson inner sentinel Grant Henderson outer sentinel C G Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Kansas
Royal Neighbor Society
Oracle
Prudence Shields
Lillian Pearson
Recorder
Bertha Borg
Alma Herr
Charcellor
Grant Henderson
Henderson
Inner Sentinel
Outer Sentinel
C. G. Miller
R. L. Hill
New
Jack Parnell
Board of County Commissioners
H. Smith
Ra F. Ice
Clearfield
W. S. Bunn
Lawrence
L. Messler
E. D. O’bryan
J. H. O’bryan
John L. Kilworth
Marguerite Carroll
Perry O. Hanson
Oregon
Washington
Tighter Frontier Grip In Switzerland Decree
Bern Switzerland Dec 14 decree expands military control at frontier posts to prevent unauthorized crossings by refugees It authorizes the high command to tighten travel restrictions across Switzerland s frontiers with Germany Italy and France and offers no official justifications for the move official belief links it to refugee containment efforts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bern
Switzerland
Germany
Italy
France
Radio Programs Tonight On WREN KMBC WDAF Provinces
Saturday schedule lists many networks with shows from 5:30 PM to after midnight including WREN NBC KMBC WDAF orchestral performances game shows and news. Notable items include The Grand Ole Opry News Hour Public Affairs and Weather Forecasts featuring multiple stations. Sunday and Monday listings cover religious services dramas music and regional broadcasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
NBC
KMBC
WDAK
Linwood Cavaliers
Red Grange
Newacaat
WDAF
Message of
Israel
KMBBC
Asansas City
WDAP
WDAT
Grand Ole Opry
KMBCG
The
WNAF
Playhouse
Pug
Spiees
Hollywood
KMLUC
Wayne King
WRIEN
Brush Creek Follies
Rustle Cabin
Orch
Wren—Isham Jones
Graziella Parraga
Knbc—Symphony
Kaltenborn
Hollywood Church
Tony Wors
Graham McNamee
John Tompkins
Ben
Cutler
Gene Autry
Jimmy Allen
Wren—New
Friends‘of
WDAFP
Jack Benny
Kansas City Dines
Vesper
Charlie McCarthy
Wren—Dramoy
Walter Winchell
Aseatasonsten Bierry
Orientale
WREX
Shandones
Associated Press News
Fats Waller
Bill Carlson
Mitchell Ayres
Tommy Reynolds
Savoy
Penny
Jack Armstrong
Tom Mix
Fred Waring
Kansas City
Blondie
KMBG
Chamber Mustle
Louis McCoy
Guy Lotmbardo
Bob Hannon
Yuw
Woak
Burns and Allen
Wren National Radio Forum
KMRC
KMUC
Irena Rich
MEBC
aAmog
Andy
Lhs
Lhmuc
Lanny Hosa
WAT —Orchestra
Rhythm Riders
Wdak—Hotel Muehlebach
Earl Coleman
Orel
Associated Press
Nowa
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Los Angeles
Baltimore Ave
St. Loui
Detroit
General Motors
Atlanta
Walton
En 8
Associated Presa
Member Audit Bureau OF Circulations
Pec
BEC
Dewitt MacKenzie
Defense Building
Dude College
Wes Saves
NEA Service, Inc
A. Bailey
Army
Colonel McDavid
Thomas
KFKU
School of Fine Art
Optometrist
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Peoples State Bank
9Th and
Massachusetts
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