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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1939
Page
4
Fragmentary newspaper snippet shows a daily publication note from Lawrence Kansas. It mentions membership audit by the Bureau of Circulations and a religious quotation from 1 Timothy 6:17.
The Finns discuss negotiating a fifty million dollar loan from the United States to finance war supplies. The piece notes Finland’s weak resources for a pay-as-you-go war against the Soviet Union and argues U S aid would support a trustworthy, constructive nation and sustain principles in world affairs.
Senator Wheeler of Montana plans to stand for reelection this year amid a tough climate. He upholds the New Deal while opposing reciprocal trade treaties, reflecting Western farmer hostility to treaties that disadvantage them. Wheeler reads signs better than some New Deal colleagues.
Murmured inquiries from Moscow suggest Finland might assist in freeing Russians by enabling closer scrutiny of the Russian government actions. Foreign correspondents note that if current trends persist, Finnish involvement could grow and shift oversight of Soviet policy.
Stalin turns 60 as Russia lauds him while bombing Helsinki and other Finnish towns. Finnish casualties include hospitals and schools hit. two Finnish trains gunned. Moscow praises Poland's supposed liberation, yet omits Finland. Public sentiment in Finland darkens toward Soviet goals.
Nebraska's unicameral legislature convenes in January by order of the governor to raise the state's aid appropriation. It faces higher taxes as federal spending lags and Nebraska must fund programs. The article notes Nazi scuttling squads as crews aimed to sink ships to avoid capture, highlighting their role on German vessels.
The German freighter Auraca, fleeing a British cruiser by docking at Fort Lauderdale Florida, was seized after an attachment was served on behalf of a Texas sugar company.
The article contrasts per capita debt from 1913 to 1938, estimating federal obligations near $500 for the average worker and warning that nine months hence the national debt could hit $45 billion. It argues heavy spending outpaces tax receipts, notes Britain’s taxes as a percent of income, and urges either economizing or facing ruin.
Miss Glessner Marie Bradley fell in a Wichita hotel when her heel caught in her dress. She blamed a dress repairs for faulty work by a tailoring firm not connected to the hotel. A jury awarded her $12,000 in damages against the hotel. Attorneys said no similar suit record was found.
A physician notes Cambridge University research on spine structure, vertebral disks, and nucleus pulposus. He warns that vigorous calisthenics and rough play can injure delicate spinal components, especially for people with long legs and short arms, and that individual spinal mobility varies with exercise risk.
A collection of remarks from Roosevelt Frankfurter Taft Halifax Wallace and Giraudoux. The statements touch constitutional budgets peace terms and European conflict reflections. The voices span American and British officials offering diverse views on governance and war.
Survivors arrived at Kopervik Norway after a British 204 ton trawler the River Anan was sunk by two German warplanes. The trawler carried the Danish crew of the 1214 ton freighter Boga which had sunk after hitting a mine on December 19. Rogaland rescued the survivors who had been adrift for 36 hours.
J L Brady closes deal to own majority stock in Times Record Fort Smith Ark the town’s sole evening paper. W C Simons had purchased Brady’s Journal-World stake and moved to Lawrence to manage the Record previously. Christmas gathering honors the event as the Evans family arrives from Lawrence. Santa Harley visits Lawrence on Tuesday night with lights on 800 block Missouri Street porches.
The fragment hints at Russians resisting deciphering hidden meanings, noting readers are challenged by inferred content and encoded lines. The term Aeminite appears, suggesting a fictional or stylized group influencing interpretation.
Large crowd gathers as Santa distributes toys from a special stand in Lawrence Streets. A miniature church with radio and chimes greets visitors while officials oversee the event. Mrs Samuel Hurwitz reports the birth of Ruth Barbara on December. Adrian Lindsey of Norman Oklahoma visits Caldwell's home for holiday time with relatives. Route 6 notes departure of T N Shiraz.
The dedication concert at the Presbyterian church featured organ duets by Professors Penny and Hopkins and pieces by Professor Farrell and Mrs. Josie Hutchings Crane of Kansas City. An 18 voice choir sang the cantata with soloists Mrs Straffon Mr Warkentin and Mr Copley. Also noted were travels of Mrs G Oehrle to Kansas City Kansas and readers returning from Quincy Illinois lecturing on Misses Dinsmoor Honnold Norton and Schwartz. Professor Blake plans an informal gathering tonight at his room.
Prof and Mrs Alfred Leach attended the funeral for George M Liston, a Baldwin physician for 32 years. Liston served as teacher of the Liston Bible class and president of the church board. Burial followed at Oakwood with surviving wife Ella and four children.
In a sentimental town tale Jerry Donaldson and Carter family join forces to fill stockings with toys for Mrs Carter and Mr Brown. Santa Claus Brown nears recovery as Frances returns home and the household shares a quiet hopeful Christmas morning.
Soil Conservation Service officials describe a district as voluntary and optional for farmers. A farmer may use district resources when desired and access services such as terrace construction, surveys, and technical aid upon request.
Technical assistance for farmers in adjoining counties to show soil conservation methods has continued. A maximum of ten farmers per county may receive help, with completed plans totaling Shawnee six Osage eight Johnson three Adams Anderson one and Jackson.
Pianist Chiapusso will present a program over station KFKU tonight at six o clock. He will perform Mozart La Soiree dans Grenade Debussy Poissons d or La Valle des Cloches and Ravel pieces.
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