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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1940
Page
4
A biblical passage from St. Matthew recounts wise men coming from the east to Jerusalem in Herod's era seeking the newborn king of the Jews. They say they have seen his star in the east and journey to worship him.
Douglas County outside incorporated towns adopts a resolution closing beer venues at 12 30 a m starting New Year. State law already bans sale from midnight to 6 a m, so the measure targets order rather than legal trade. Proprietors may view the move as preventing all night hangouts and keeping public peace.
The premier's broadcast accuses Mussolini of dragging Italy into a war undesired by its people. It notes Italians may resist Churchill's call to overthrow the Duce, while warning of further hardships and the long history of Fascist oppression at home.
Lawrence provides quarters for National Guard troops in a new armory to expedite mobilization. The building’s primary purpose is housing and training defensive forces, with other uses already tested. Once troops depart for training camp the armory will return to its broader functions.
Washington county senator Skovgard criticizes uneven gubernatorial representation across Kansas. He argues southeastern governors dominate recent years and urges action to address the imbalance in state leadership succession.
The Pittsburg Sun analyzes Kansas governors since 1919, noting a rotation pattern and regional advantages. It finds southeastern Kansas supplied the governors in two of the last three decades, with Leavenworth and several cities producing multiple chiefs executive. The Northeastern quarter tied with southeastern for total governors, while northwestern and southwestern Kansas had no governors.
The Lawrence Children’s Theater will present Rip Van Winkle next March. The brief note suggests some folks might imitate Rip, and hints at considering events of the coming years.
A Concordia Blade Empire quote by Tom Kiene notes that most accidents stem from attempting to drive a 90 horsepower car with a 1 horsepower brain, reflecting a humorous view on driver skill.
Dr. and Mrs. Connelly await son Jerry and twins Sheila and Kathleen for Christmas but miss them at first. Mary Ward, president of the twins’ sorority, joins the family as a new daughter. The evening unfolds with gifts, plans, and a ritual Christmas Eve.
Helen Keller urges readers to support the American Rescue Ship Mission to aid Spanish refugees and delivers a plea for funds to transport victims of oppression. She notes permission for admission to Mexico and asks for donations payable to American Rescue Ship Mission.
A historical note links Churchill's appeal to overthrow Mussolini with Eden's return as foreign secretary. The piece recalls Eden's 1938 resignation over policy concessions to Il Duce and a severe diplomatic feud with the Fascist state, highlighting tensions in prewar diplomacy.
Chairman Legge proposes a temporary wheat embargo to curb Canadian imports. The 1930 Kansas football season set a Big Six title and a record attendance of 147,684, boosting athletic revenues and bond payments. A Christmas gathering for the Phillips family and several local social events are noted along with visits from Bryn Mawr and Minneapolis residents.
The Norwegian liner Bergens fjord carries Henry Ford to New York as the peace expedition under the Women's International Peace Association moves to conclude its original form. Reports of discord arise among delegates before the Oscar II voyage ends. Ford's illness and background presence noted in Christiania.
Miss Nelle Dodge visits Atchison for Christmas. Emma Salvage absent sick with neuralgia. George R. Hurd brings a Christmas tree to the Lutheran church. A J Griffin returns from Japan and prof C S Griffin in Japan reports. Lawrence crowds despite weather. ice merchants report strong trade. Twenty one prisoners held in county jail for Christmas. The cantata Light of Life presented at English Lutheran Church under Henry Albach with Grace Gould Ida Hutt and Sadie Hutt etc.
The article notes Eden’s recall as a renewed British stance against the Hitler Mussolini alliance and his task to rally Soviet support. It recalls his Moscow mission in 1935 with Litvinoff and his potential to renew contacts there while balancing relations with Lord Halifax and the foreign office amid ongoing world crisis.
A multi author wartime anthology from Farrar & Rinehart voices urgency about defending democracy. Contributors Benet Mann Bundy White Underhill and Millis present essays urging armament resolve and moral resolve, with Kite reporting on Finland and Europe themes.
A dense listing of 1940s Kansas City radio programs across WREN KMBC WDAF and other stations for Tuesday December 24 and Wednesday December 28. It catalogs time slots show titles performers and brief program notes including Glenn Miller Herman and McNutt appearances and multiple serials news and weather segments.
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