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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1939

Page

5

Defenses Too Strong for Russia Against Finland

Soviet communique says Finland's natural and built defenses prevent a quick victory and notes Mannerheim line compares to Germany's Siegfried line. Meretskoff reportedly questioned. Zhdanoff absent from Stalin greetings. Russian advances listed and casualties cited. Finnish losses also tallied with arms captured.

Moscow jDec Finland Russia Altho Red Army G. A. Meretskoff Mannerheim Karelian Isthmus Leningrad Germany Soviet Union Meretskoff Kremlin Andre Zhdanoff Communist Party Joseph Stalin Zhdanoff Stalin Arctic Uleaborg Serdobol Copenhagen

Eight Nations Plan Help For Finland In League Note

Eight nations including South Africa Argentina Ecuador Haiti Peru Bolivia Venezuela and Mexico replied to the League of Nations note on aid to Finland. South Africa said it released starplanes for Finland earmarked for Union defense as practical assistance.

Geneva Union of South Africa Finland League of Nations Argentina Ecuador Haiti Peru Bolivia Venezuela Mexico South Africa

Golden Gate Exposition to Reopen in May 1940

The Golden Gate Exposition will reopen in 1940 with larger exhibits. Opening set for May 25 and closing for September 29 on Treasure Island. Referee Wyman approved a bankruptcy plan to revive the $55 million show, now owing over $4 million.

San Francisco Golden Gate Exposition Treasure Island Burton J. Wyman

Trinity Lutheran Sunday School Christmas Program

The Trinity Lutheran Sunday school will hold its annual Christmas program at 9 45 Sunday morning during the regular session. About 400 members will assemble in the rooms and reassemble in the church sanctuary for songs recitations and a junior pageant with a closing distribution of Christmas treats to members.

Trinity Lutheran Sunday School A. G. Sabol Sandra Lee King Charlene Hemphillie Duane Kliewer Merle Schenck Kay Laessig Martha Jane Hazzard Artis Olson Phillip Endacott Dolly Peggy Wilson Little Jesus Bethlehem Shepher Reader Naida Craig David Jimmy Endacott Star Rose Elliott Mary Elizabeth Elig Entir Congregation

Writing in the Book of Life Lecture By Stella Langford

Stella Langford of Kansas City will deliver the lecture writing in the Book of Life at 2 15 p m Thursday at 937 Maine Street. All are welcome. Special holiday scholarship rate for Lawrence Business College if purchased this week.

Maine Street Stella Langford Kansas City Lawrence Business College

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