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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1939
Page
4
Wheat Policy and the Wheat Surplus Dilemma
Government seeks to manage a slim wheat surplus and looming shortage as weather and markets complicate the plan. The reply to supply questions under the new deal system faces variable outcomes and scrutiny from authorities and farmers alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Finnish corridor narrows as observers spot war in the north
Norwegian observers report a two day lapse in Russian supply movement near the Arctic front. They say Finns benefited from a transport breakdown allowing attacks on the forward advance. The note emphasizes that sustained logistics are crucial for any army to fight and win campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finland
Arctic Ocean
Norway
Missouri Republicans Hopeful After Skewed Vote History
GOP leaders in Missouri claim the 1940 election could change due to the Kansas City graveyard vote scandal. They argue a fair count would boost Republican standing after Democratic dominance and Pendergast era misrule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Kansas City
Pendergast
Uruguayan Guards On Tacoma Amid Graf Spee Fallout
Uruguayan officials placed an armed guard on the German freighter Tacoma as the Graf Spee was scuttled. Fears arose that the crew might similarly dispose of the freighter. The same worry prompted an armed attachment on the German freighter Auranca in Fort Lauderdale harbor. Authorities recognize scuttling as a possible spread, potentially encouraged by Berlin orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Graf Spee
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Berlin
White Christmas Hopes Clash With Budget Realities
The piece notes a projected federal deficit around three billion dollars, higher than Roosevelt’s target, amid spending fervor. It contrasts a potential white Christmas in Helsinki with slim chances in Kansas, linking snow to moisture in the ground and broader economic concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Helsinki
Kansas
Congressional committee weighs 65 000-ton battleship plan
Experts say a nation with the biggest ships may gain naval supremacy. British opinion, among the best on naval matters, leans toward more battleships but favors smaller vessels over a few super dreadnoughts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressional ” Committee
Georgia highway chief defies governor and is ousted
The chairman of the Georgia highway commission refused to resign when urged by the governor and was forcibly removed to the sidewalk. A court ruled the strong-arm method improper and affirmed the official remains the incumbent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Highway Commission
Germany faces ninth postwar railway wreck in war
The ninth serious railroad wreck in Germany since the war began was reported today. The genius for organization with which Germany has been credited appears to be unequal to the special conditions imposed by the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Islands for War Debts Des Moines Register Opinion
Opinion pieces discuss Gallup poll on accepting West Indian islands as payment for old war debts owed to the United States by Britain and France. The author argues for negotiation over seizure, citing legality and self determination, and notes needed focus on broader national issues and food neighbor policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register
Gallup
West Indian
United States
England
France
Gaudeloupe
Martinique
Paris
Santa Claus Brown Finds Christmas Joy Amid Family Reunion
In a small town Christmas tale Santa Claus Brown recovers from illness as Jerry Donaldson and Alice Banks confess love. Betty and Mrs Carter witness a turning of fortunes with the promise of love, work, and a final holiday blessing as toys delight the children. The story ends with a nostalgic Merry Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus Brown
Alice Banks
Jerry Donaldson
Betty Carter
Santa Claus
Mrs. Brown
Carter
Jerry
Palais Royale
Alice
Betty
Mr. Donaldson
Mrs. Carter
Theys
Dad
Pop
Wreck in Germany Leaves 50 Dead in Train Collision
Twenty trains crashes noted in the wartime series claim 50 dead and 30 injured in a head on collision near Marksdorf and Klostern on the Friedrichsafen route. Probing officials cite faulty signalling and arrest station agents as part of the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karlsruhe
Germany
Genthin
Marksdorf
Klustern
Friedrichsafen- Raldolfzell
Klostern
Berlin
Reichenberg
Oppen
Spandau
Niederwoellstadt
Dortmund
Linz
Hagen
Dusty Yuletide Tales of the Dust Bowl Thistle Rally
A rugged Western vignette follows a dust bowl gathering where tumbleweed were lit and dragged to town, creating a hazardous outdoor sport. The narrator describes harsh winds, sand ghosts, and a starlit night where the silvered thistle glints in firelight.
Man Develops Backbone Through Work
A pithy World Herald remark notes that character builds slowly and through steady labor. The quote highlights resilience and personal growth as a life approach.
View Lighting At Haskell Grounds Attracts Crowds
Six hundred forty cars passed through the Haskell grounds last night to view the Christmas lighting. About two thousand two hundred forty people were estimated to have visited. On Thursday night five hundred thirty one cars were counted. Workmen repaired wiring after ice formed and caused damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskell Grounds
Notable quotes on war and neutrality from 1930s figures
A compilation of statements by Joseph Davies Loren Dickinson Oskar Tokoi Hamilton Fish and Alexander Kerensky opposing invasions calling for neutrality and free nations. The remarks touch on Belgium Finland and wider democratic world stakes amid looming conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskar Tokoi
Independent
Finland
The Family Doctor on Mass Drill and Individuality
Dr Harris argues there is no universal index of physical fitness for adults or children and rejects uniform standards. He contrasts national drills with individual development, noting posture reflects spirit, not just muscles. Uniformity in drill suppresses individuality and varied maturation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Harris
Cambridge University
Germany
France
United States
Harris
Wreck injures four on westbound Union Pacific train near Gorham
A westbound Union Pacific passenger wreck near Gorham Kansas injures A W Berger of 937 Rhode Island street and three others. Earlier, four fire alarms rang in Lawrence as a major blaze struck the home of R R McFarland east of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Berger
Rhode Island Street
Union Pacific
Gorham
Kansas
Los Angeles
Lawrence
R. R. ‘McFarland
Pleasant Valley Hunt Yields Rabbits Crow and Charity
One hundred twenty rabbits and a crow were killed by Pleasant Valley men during their annual hunt on Tuesday. George Griffith had the most cottontails, Crissie Richardson made the day’s best shot, with proceeds to fund an oyster stopper. A Christmas tree for the firemen at City hall reflects duty since they must stay on night watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley
George Griffith
Crissie Richardson
C. A. Hiatt
J. R. Holmes
Bee
Farmers State Bank of
Blue Mound
Linn County
Kan
John Crawford
Kentucky Street
Edith Pettit
Knox City, Inc
Harry Allvhin
Iawrence
Bernice
East
Ralph
Davis
Local Holidays and People Arrive for Season
Miss Rae Watson returns from Lyndon high school to spend holidays with W. O. Watson family. Mrs. L. D. Kirk of Garnett Kan visits Lawrence parents. Muddy crossings hinder pedestrians while hackmen reap busy day. Stephen Prentice of Joslyn Dry Goods Denver returns tonight. Alberta Cavin arrives from Enterprise to spend holidays with Silas Cavin family. John H. Hughey Linwood and May Bingley Independence obtain marriage license. Alice Sinclair returns from Galesburg Ill. Mary Kanaga heads to St Joe for Arthur Brewster house party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae Watson
Lyndon High School
W. O. Watson
L. D. Kirk
Garnett
Kan
Lawrence
D. W. Smith
Stephen Prentice
Joslyn Dry.Goods Company
Denver
Alberta Cavin
Enterprise
Silas Cavin
John H. Hughey
Linwood
May Bingley
Independence
Alice Sinclair
Galesburg
Ill
Mary Kanaga
St. Joe
Arthur Brewster
Vesper Service at Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday
Lawrence residents are invited to a 4 pm vesper service at Trinity Lutheran Church. Pastor C. A. Puls says the brief service meets a need for those unable to attend late Christ or early Christmas services, and it will last just under an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Focal News
Audit Bureau OF Circulations
Postoffice
Lawrence
Kansas
Trinity Lutheran Church
C. A. Puls
Representative John Martin Dies After Illness
Rep. John A. Martin a Democratic member from Colorado since 1933 died in Washington after a weeklong illness. He was 71 and fell ill on a train home to Pueblo Colorado. He had been treated at his hotel then moved to Naval Hospital where he died from prolonged poisoning and heart ailment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Det
John A. Martin
Colorado
Martin
Pueblo
Colo
Naval Hospital
Christmas Mischief At The Carter House
Betty and Alice exchange sleigh bells and wedding bells as the Carter household celebrates Christmas. Mrs Deakin and Middleton arrive stunned by the scene while Santa Claus Brown is reported hurt after an accident and hospitalized, leaving the family hopeful for his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Mrs. Brown
Santa Claus Brown
Betty
Mrs. Carter
Frances
Santa Claus
Radio Programs Saturday Evening Schedule
Radio listings for Saturday December 23 show programs across WREN WDAF KMBC IBC including Renfrew Safety Council Talk Linwood Cavaliers Today in Europe Sky Blazers House Party News Summary The Green Hornet Gang Busters Oboler plays Youth vs Age Wayne King Milton Berle Foreign News National Barn Dance Your Hit Parade Meadowbrook Orch Death Valley Days Saturday Serenade NBC Symphony Orch Caravan Gay Nineties.
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Wren
Renfrew
Wdaf—Safety Council
WDAF
Linwood Cavaliers
KMBC
Europe
K. C
Israel
Askansas City
Sky Blazers
Russ Morgan
Orch
Green Hornet
IBC
aArch Oboler
Wayne King
Orth
Milton Berle
Meadowbrook Orch
NBC Symphony Orch
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St. Louis
Star
Detroit
General Motors
Atlanta
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New
G.O.P
NEA Service, Inc
Clarence F. Lea
Brush Creek Follies
del Courtney
Muehlebacher
Will Osborne
Nighthawks
Carl Ragvazza
Bob Chester
Newecast
N. Y. Philharmonic
Josef Marias
Rangers
Geraldine Farrar
Richard Himber
President Roosevelt
Edison Orch
Hollywood
Gateway
Cluly Wren
LDS Vesper
Jack Benny
Hans Wath
Radio Playhouse
Charlie McCarthy
Voice of Hawaii
Walter Winchell
Manhattan
Parker
Irene
Rich
Rbi ‘Stern
Father Coughtin
WDAR
Muehlebach
Wren—Maurjorie Lawrence
Fats Waller
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Freddie Martin
Buddy Rogers
Roseland
Bud Barton
Ed McConnell
Jack Armstrong
Tom Mix
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Fred' Waring
Science
WPAF
Wriin
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Ricardo
Hlun
KMIC
Annre Kostelanetz
la BC
Richard Crooks
KMUC
Rochester Civic Orch
Rario Trealt
Doctor Q
Alec Templeton
Guy Lombardo
Wren Rune Morgan
H. V. Kaltenborn
Amos and
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Dance Orch
KFKU
University of Kansas
Russell L. Wiley
Mugwump
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Omaha World-Herald
Haskell
Joseph BE. Davies
U. S
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Loren Dickinson
Michigan
Hamilton Fish
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J. W. Dyche
Oklahoma City
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Cleveland
S. S. Elliott
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Louisburg College
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John Martin
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