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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1940
Page
4
Mussolini Seeks German Aid as Italian Front Threatened
Reports say German planes ferry Italian reinforcements to Albania and trains move through Brenner pass. Hitler may intervene to steady Mussolini as Greece threatens, while Britain’s Mediterranean defeat remains a goal for German strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adriatic
Albania
Brenner Pass
Hitler
Mussolini
Britain
Mediterranean
Bulgaria
Russia
Not Quite An Ally In World War II Era Debate
The piece discusses British press calls for the United States as a near ally through materials leases to Britain, noting it stops short of formal entry. It explains American unease, isolationist fears, and the view that wartime realities force closer ties while promising to confront the Hitler threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Britain
Europe
Differences Over China Highlight Dinner Remarks
The new Japanese ambassador to the United States and American Ambassador Grew Sheard addressed strains in China policy at a farewell dinner. They debated whether the United States holds only sentimental interest in China or has explicit obligations and rights guiding its relations with China, clarifying the conflict with Japan over China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington
Grew Sheard
China
Japan
Far East Talks Challenge Admiral Nomura in Washington
A proclaimed new order in the Far East challenges existing creation and shows plain spoken dinner diplomacy. The scene hints Admiral Nomura may not soon win easy acceptance of Japan's views in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far East
Nomura
Washington
Radical Leaders Demand Ford Stop Contracts Amid Labor Ties
The piece reports radicals urging the government to halt all Ford Motor contracts until the firm settles with labor unions over a $2 million defense supplies deal. It argues the defense program must prevail to protect social gains and national security, despite union disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Motor Company
Ford Company
Ford
Secretary Stimson Seeks Clean Camp Communities
Secretary Stimson urges government aid to clean up communities around army training camps. Authorities note outsiders exploit troop presence, and early action will ensure decent surroundings for young trainees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stimson
Critique of Neutrality and Johnson Acts in World Affairs
The piece argues the neutrality law and Johnson Act limit American freedom and fail to influence global events. It contends lawmakers pursued short sighted measures that curbed U.S. power and misrepresented peaceful aims, failing to fit the evolving international dynamic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Finland’s Kallio Dies as Ryti Is Re-Elected President
Kyosti Kallio former president of Finland died yesterday. Risto Ryti was declared elected to a new term after serving as acting president since last summer during Kallio’s illness. Ryti, a wartime premier and financier, won by a large majority signaling strong public confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyosti Kallio
Finland
Risto Ryti
Ryti
Russia
Kallio
Europe
Topeka Man Sees England and U S A Enduring
Bill Biley told county officials to keep smiling at a meeting, declaring there will always be an England and a U S A. His remark hints at shared resolve as everyone lends a hand to realize the outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
U.S.A
Bill Biley
Topeka
Bill
CCC Trainees Rise While Relief Crews Dwindle
As draftees and enrollees rise, CCC trainees and relief workers should diminish. The shift reflects expanding enrollment and changing needs across programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cccs
Santa Claus in bright car greets Lawrence crowd
The city witnessed a festive afternoon as Santa Claus rode a red car through Massachusetts Avenue in Lawrence, waving to onlookers. President Hoover signed two emergency relief bills allocating 116 million dollars for public works and 45 million for drought loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Lawrence
Massachusetts
Hoover
Larry
Moon) Mullins
Notre Dame
Ramblers
University of Kan
Britain in Great Britain Great Trial by Sword Threat of Nazi Invasion
The Allied victories in the Mediterranean strengthen Britain as it braces for a Nazi invasion attempt. Churchill calls the invasion threat Britain's supreme danger, while Mussolini’s failures shift naval and air advantages toward the Allies. Haile Selassie leads Ethiopian rebels as British aid grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mussolini
Mediterranean
Britain
England
Churchill
Hitler
Etter
Fuehrer
English
Channel
I Duce
Sahara
Italy
Crete
Greece
Africa
Marshal Graziani
Libys
East African
el Wak
Haile Selassie
Lion of Judah
Ethiopia
A Christmas Gift That Will Be Remembered Daily
A mail subscription to the Journal World offered as a memorable Christmas present. Contact phone 22 for details and enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Journal- World
Baldwin News and Community Notes Detailing Local Events
Marion Martin of Lawrence owes Baldwin friends a baled misfortune. The Home Builders class at First Methodist Sunday school hosted a covered dish supper and Christmas party. Dorothy Gleason was injured on icy walks and cared for at a local home. Many local clubs and residents, from Baker University to Topeka visitors, are noted with upcoming meetings, memberships, and travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion. Martin
Lawrence
Baldwin Friends
Fellowship Hall
Lawrence L. Snare
Dorothy Gleason
Sherman
Mary Blackburn
Sigma Phi
Icie F. Johnson
Grace Huey
William Potts
John Simoni
Topeka
Dorrance
Allen Daugherty
John C Wilson
South 8Th Street
Wellsville
Henry Hull
Wilson
Beldwin
Baker University
North 8Th Street
Charles Barkley
Montebello
Cal
Weleaby
Baker
Coonerette Club
Rav
Harry Ritter
Burlington
Orlesby
Lovell
Hugh Hines
Janice Stover
H. S. Barkley
Charles Lobingier
Charles Crate
Morrice Morgan
O. Scott Morean
Paul Ulrich
Perry Stover
Anne Kirby
Noreen Morean
Lucile Tver
Lenore Williams
Kansas Day speaker to be chosen for January celebration
At a December 27 meeting of the Kansas Day club executive committee in Topeka the speaker for the January 29 Kansas day celebration will be selected. Possible choices include Wendell Willkie, Gov Harold Stassen of Minnesota, or Gov elect Dwight Green of Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas Day Club
D. G. Hansen
Loran
Richard B. McEntire
Wendell L. Willkie
Harold Stassen
Minnesota
Dwight Green
Illinois
Lawrence church leaders elected to year at YMCA meeting
Rev. E. E. Stauffer was named president with Rev. N. S. Elderkin as vice president Rev. F. W. Ainslie secretary and Rev. W. F. Haworth treasurer of the Lawrence Ministerial Alliance for the coming year at a YMCA gathering. A busy social scene followed with parties and visits noted around town including trips to Garnett and Atchison and a turkey shoot at Dexter Tucker’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suvla
Anzac
Dardanelles
E. E. Stauffer
N. S. Elderkin
F. W. Ainslie
Lawrence
Y.M.C.A
Bowersock
Wiedemann
Olive Constance
Millie Carter
Elizabeth Plank
Margaret Mitchell
Ruth Dunmira
Darlene Woolsey
Grace Reynolds
Fred Reynolds
A. R.cook
Banas City
W. H. Pendleton
Helen Pendleton
California
Charles Hase
William Wiedemann
Garnett
J. C. Calvert
Norris
Madge Stauffer
Atchison
Massachusetts
Forty Years Ago The Members of the Mopia Club
A brief historical item notes the Mopia club and its members from forty years prior, reflecting on past gatherings, leadership, and community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mopia Club
Still Enough in British Cupboard
A London suburb shopper rides a double decker to markets under wartime rationing. The piece tours grocers and markets from meat to fruit and fish, noting offals, unrationed items, and scarce staples like lemons and eggs, ending with a return home for three halfpence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London
Wolf Club
Palestine
Columbia River
New Orleans
Serial Story Tangles at Bailey Ranch and Mexico Flight
Yeaterdayt Weasley discovers Ronnie missing at Bailey ranch, learns bomb sight stolen, and notes Ronnie Andre and Lena fly toward Mexico. He rushes to alert Bordar Patrol officer Starr and speeds to the autoero, realizing Ronnie is in danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeaterdayt Weasley
Bailey Ranch
Ronnie
Wes
Andre
Lena
Mexico
Innpeotor Starr
Bordar Patrol
Ronnie Gets a Shock in a Mexico Flight
Ronica Bailey joins Lena Montoya and Andre Girardeau on a Mexico air jaunt. A border trap unfolds as Lena explodes in anger and Andre seizes the controls. Ronnie, fearing for her life, dons a parachute and jumps from the monoplane as danger erupts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronica Bailey
Borgs
Lena Montoya
Mexico
Althosts
Andre
Ronnie
Guaymas
Lena
Ronica
Andre Girardeau
Wes York
Lond Montoya
Lana
Ronie
Wesley York
Wes
Rainbow Canyon
Lona
Kanwaka 4-H Plans Christmas Party and Toy Drive
The Kanwaka 4-H club will hold its annual Christmas party Monday evening December 23 at the home of Wilma Tola and Richard Johnson. Old officers will run the program. Attendees are to bring a 10 cent toy to be donated to a local organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanwaka 4-H Club
Wilma
Tola
Richard Johnson
Wren
Will Hudson
KMBC
Penny Serenade
WDAF
Jack Armstrong
Tom Mix
Fever Newanast
Grek
WRAN
KMBOQ
al Pearce
BBC
RRL
Smith
WDAHK
Valley Daya
Wpf
Pleasent BB
Wrien—Gang Buatoria
KMBG
Johiny Prosenta
WD Watts
Wis
Xmac—Playhouse
WDAE
Hveryman's Theatre
Wren—Zivic-Jenkins
Wings of Destiny
Alec Templeton
KNMBC
Prairie Sweethearts
Rane
Emor
Andy
Dafp—Newacast
Wdaf—Orchestra
Mal Hett
Orch
Wren—Unlimited Horizona
Rhythm Riders
A.P
Vass
Linwood Cavallera
Rand
Herbert Hoover
Wayne King
WDAR
Tony Pastor
Muehlebush
Associated Press News
Ginn
EMBC
Graziella Parraga
Symphony
Charles Dant
H. V. Kaltenborn
Hollywood Church
Tony Wong
Graham McNamee
John Tompkins
Richard Himber
KNBC
Silver Theatre
Vladimir Brenner
Peacene Autry
Jimmy Allen
Jack Benny
Kansas City
America
Charlie McCarthy
Kmbc—Orientale
Wren—Isham Jones
Brook Orch
Washington Creek Community Notes and Funeral Report
Irene Hoover of Lawrence visited family over the weekend. A large crowd attended the funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Mowder at Washington Creek Church of the Brethren with ministers L H Griffith and Raynolda. A mixed quartet provided music. Multiple relatives and neighbors were listed among attendees and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Hoover
Lawrence
Clarence Hoover
Melva Dean
Elizabeth Mowder
Washington Creek
Lone Star
Witham Ewing
Clyde Otis
Tennessee
Harry Norman
Appanoose
Mary Mowder
Topeka
Samuel Finley
Charles Mowder
Tena Fishburn
Mlarence Hoover
Memorial High School
Irene
Dramatics Club
Orie Smith
Raymond Kohler
Kohler
Roscoe Percival
Gene
Ivan
Melvin
Howard Dillon
John Edward
Jimmie Fishburn
Overbrook
Fishburn
Mary J. Metsker
Methodist Church
Lloyd Hoover
Lincoln
Neb
General Hospital
Rumsey Funeral Home
Memorial Park
Hoover
Farm Security Administration
Douglas County
Carl Boerkircher
Boerkircher
Otto
Gerald Hoover
Judith Ann
Charlene
Carl Nelder
Henry and
Max
Charles Reynolds
Vera Reynolds
Vera Postma
Junior Richardson
Will Wolfe
Radio Schedule Notes and Local Family Visit
A fragmented radio grid lists programs across KMBC WREN WDAF and others with entertainment news and weather. In a separate note Mr and Mrs Vincent of Tonganoxie visited relatives and took Ts Wolfe home for several days as church activities resume with a Saturday meeting led by Elder L Griffith.
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Tne
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North Michigan
San Francisco
Sanson
Los Angeles
Orphaum
Race City
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St. Louis
Star
Detroit
General Motors
Atlanta
Walton
Associated Press
Associated
Focal
Audit Bureau OF Circulations
Journal-World
W. E. Spalding
Arthur Spalding
Robert Calderwood
Waseca
Elizabeth Henderson
Harry Edmondson
Friends Church
Edmondson
John Collins
Minnie Collins
Wentworth Military Academy
Lexington
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