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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1939
Page
4
Sub Strikes Home on British Battleship Torpedoed
The Germans claim and the British admit a British battleship was torpedoed by a submarine. Four crewmen were killed, yet the vessel remains afloat and continues its course. A parallel German case at Jutland saw a big ship torpedoed but able to reach port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scapa Flow
Jutland
Pendergast Compromise Reported on Tax Sale and Back Taxes
Some property owners bid themselves out of taxes owing in a recent sale, saving money while the county collects what remains. Separately, Boss Pendergast allegedly cut a deal with the federal government over back income taxes, settling about 350000 of an 830494 claim, with the government accepting under half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boss Pendergast
Diary note says war in Finland unpopular with Soviet troops
A captured Russian officer diary cited Moscow soldiers' discontent as they fought in severe cold with little daylight. The Russians endured friendly fire incidents and misdirected bombardments while the Finns remained elusive, revealing harsh conditions and morale issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finland
Graf Spee Sinks Nine Ships Before Final Battle
The Graf Spee, now a fire scarred hulk in Montevideo roadstead, had sunk nine ships totaling 50,089 tons since September 30 off Bahia Brazil. From early attacks to final clash with three British light cruisers near the South American coast, she claimed diverse vessels before meeting her fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graf Spee
Montevideo Roadstead
Davy Jones
Bahia
Brazil
Africa
Ickes Warns Against Waste of Resources for War Profits
Secretary Ickes cautions the nation about wasting natural resources in the rush to war profits. He notes wartime undertakings often exceed real needs and recalls the excesses seen in World War I. Other officials share the concern and aim to prevent repeat waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ickes
Icy Streets Improve Kansas City Driving Habits
Icy conditions on Kansas City streets eased as traffic violations dropped. Drivers reportedly focused on careful actions this week. Meanwhile reports say Russians bombard Viipuri Finland with long range artillery though limited by Finnish proximity rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Naval officers seek test of giant battleships
Naval officers show interest in trial of one or more 65 000 ton battleships amid congress discussion. The proposed experiment would cost about 130 million dollars per battleship.
Transformation in a Wartime London Gown
Mary Garrell, a fashion expert in London during war, hides from a menacing follower. She enlists glamor as a shield, dressing Anna in a dazzling gown. Anna feels grateful and elated, yet a shadow of tragedy looms over their fragile moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Garrell
London
Vincent Gregg
Mary
Carla Marchetta
Gilbert Lenox
Shipboard Mystery Unfolds As Lights Fail At Sea
In a dim cabin the bath kit lights blinked and died. A thud echoed from below followed by a sudden silence. Then a terrifying din of shrieks filled the air as Mary searched for the bunk and felt cold water flood in through a shattered porthole. The Moravia lurched to starboard. To be continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Mary Carroll Faces a Shadowed Plot Aboard the Ship
On a transatlantic voyage, Mary Carroll prepares for a social whirl while haunted by a hidden note and a possible stalker. Carla Marcow’s influence through Vincent and a mysterious deck encounter hint at danger as the ship nears New York Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
New York Harbor
Mary Carroll
Parable of the Child Shows Charity Beyond Skepticism
A midwest man funds anonymous Christmas gifts for needy children through a toy store. Two chilly girls believe in Santa, select small toys. the giver learns true charity lies beyond grand gestures. The tale argues cynics misplace charity among leaders, not people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mid
Santa Claus
Medical advances and notable deaths of 1939 reviewed
A 1939 survey highlights sterilization of operating rooms by ultraviolet light, psychosomatic medicine, EEG use in epilepsy, rheumatism research in mice, swine influenza links, new drugs prostigmine and sobisminol for myasthenia gravis and syphilis. It notes refugee physicians, aged care, driver licensing, and alcohol screening. It also recalls Nobel laureate Domag and deaths of Harvey Cushing and Mayo brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanford University
United States
Domag
Germany
Harvey Cushing
William Osler
Mayo Brothers
William J
Charles H. Mayo
Mayor Smith Resigns Amid Machine Ties
Kansas City mayor Bryce Smith quits to distancing from city political machine. Doc Hartley of Starbeams laments that taxpayers cannot resign from the influence or obligations tied to the same political issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryce Smith
Kansas City
Machine
Doc Hartley
Starbeams
Earthquake in Turkey Sparks Reflection on Nature’s Fury
The disaster in Turkey prompts meditation on how a quake can be as devastating as war, a stark comparison highlighting nature’s harsh manifestations and the ethical weight of such observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Revival of belief in heavy snow returns to western Kansas
One of the best results of the big snow in western Kansas is the revival of the belief that it could happen again. The prospect of future heavy storms fuels local discussions about preparedness and historical memory of past winters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Neighborly seed stance from Labette county farmer
A Labette county farmer explains why he will not sell all his seed to a wholesale buyer. He says neighbors must have seed and will pay later when able, valuing community over immediate cash. The seed representative pressed for cash, but the farmer stands by cooperation over repayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labette County
Hitler allies with Russians amid social climbing
The St. Louis Star-Times notes Hitler praised or allied with Russians in a diplomatic move and social advancement, describing Russians as scum of the earth yet recognizing the strategic gain. The commentary frames the alliance as a deft coup and a rise in status within political circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
St. Louis
Question on citizens' welfare mocks wartime leader
In an editorial note from the Omaha World-Herald the writer jokes that a certain fuehrer will skip addressing his people this winter with the question Do you feel you are better off today than you were a year ago The piece uses wartime rhetoric to critique the leader and his policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuehrer
Omaha World-Herald
Coolidge's Silent Run Acknowledged In Post-Gazette Note
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette recalls Calvin Coolidge’s famous withdrawal statement as a clear example of decisive political choice. The remark is framed as a defining moment in presidential history, contrasting quiet exit with public campaign persistence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Coolidge
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Finland Pays Debts and Angers Dictators
A Chicago Daily News remark says dictators view Finland's debt payments as a bad example. The comment highlights Finland's fiscal discipline amid world tensions and criticizes authoritarian leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finland
Chicago Daily News
Mrs. E M Owen Hosts Ten Children At Home
A group of ten children were entertained by Mrs. E M Owen with assistance from her sister Mrs. Vanera Smith. They viewed colored slides from the Owenses world trip as part of a local gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.M. Owen
Vanera Smith
Massachusetts
Hudson
George Carver
Kanwaka
Lawrence
T. D. Prentice
Bridge ice removal planned on Kaw River span
Twenty five years ago the commissioners aimed to remove ice from the Kaw River bridge soon due to dangerous thawing and freezing. The icy walk and bridge were cited as hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaw River
Forty Years Ago Injury at YMCA Basketball Game
Forty years ago at the YMCA gymnasium last night Frank Péairs received a broken rib. Louis J Lasyson led a team of players in a local report on the game with incomplete details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C.A
Frank Péairs
Louis J Lasyson
Snowy Kansas brings four to fourteen inches of snow
The Week in Kansas notes a major snow event ranging from four to fourteen inches that boosts 1940 wheat prospects. It mentions political moves by Rep. John Houston and criticisms between Kansas Democratic leaders and national chairmen. Winter lows dip to minus five and minus eight with a few hatchings at an Olathe farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Kansas
John Houston
C. M. Vitzwillian
Lynn Brodrick
Vitzwillian
Mceney
Brodrick
Clyde M. Reed
Topeka
Gardens City
Hill City
Leaders' wartime quotes frame moral resolve across nations
A compilation of remarks from Heinrich Himmler, Hjalmar Procope, Michael Cardinal von Faulhaber, Marcus Tollet, and President Roosevelt reflects on war’s costs and the call to support allies in Finland, the limits of divine intervention, and the hope for a future peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finland
Hjalmar J. Procope
U. S
Michael Cardinal von Faulhaber
Munich
Indiaman 94 Lets License Lapse Over Driving Worries
Freetown Ind Dec 30 Martin Henry aged 94 decided to end his driving by letting his operator license lapse with the new year after his family objected to his driving. His kin include seven children 24 grandchildren 25 great grandchildren and a great great grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freetown
Ind
Martin Henry
Henry
Community Notes From Washington Creek Area
Local residents gathered for visits and social events. 4-H members met at Carl Boerkircher’s with Hazel Pauline Boerkircher elected president for the coming year. Junior city Spring Fever program at Overbrook school attracted many, followed by visits to Clinton and Worden relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wi Kingery
Teir
Chester Desque
Desque
Jimmie
Pleasant Grove
Guy Deskins
Worden
Mire
Ernest Mohler
Mohler
Gwendolyn
Pirefly
Carl Boerkircher
Hazel Pauline’ Boerkircher
Floyd Garber
Asa Postinn
Vera
Ott Rhodehamel
Overbrook Hough School
Will Kingery
Chester Besque
Eiverett Kingery
Dent
LaVerne Kampschroeder
Wanda Phyllis
Clinton
Bers Mohler
Needlie
Edna May
Lawrence
Wuallard Moller
John
Ottawa
Smith
Clifford Lekk
Vera Poeima
Lois Craik
Miss Postma
Miss Craik
Ada, Vadu
Doras Shy Milter
Mbeiva Dean Kreaver
Varen Garber
Delma Jean
Paul Hoover
Jacqueline Dillon
Mary Helen Mohler
Ivan Percival
Wererene Hoover
Elva Craik
Asa Posting
Williamstown Community Christmas Gatherings Noted
The report lists local residents and families celebrating Christmas at various homesteads. Mentions include Margaret emp oath James ero, Mr. and Mrs. Wreer at the Midhead farm, Mrs. Preer teaching at Gueck Creek school, and Vergil Green’s Topeka visitants. Several families hosted guests and shared a holiday liner, with Charles Johnson assisting Amerine farm work due to ill family members. Mr umi Williams entertained Wichita friends during the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Emp Oath
James Ero
Jlrs
Wreer
Charles Johinson
Umi
Lewis Williains
Radio Pratjran3 Saturday Evening Program Listings
A fragmented 30 sentence schedule listing radio stations, programs, hospitable names, and orchestras for Saturday evening. Includes a mix of talk shows, music programs, news, variety acts, and national features with many station call signs and performer names.
Radio Schedule Fragments From WREN KMBC WDAF In 1920s Guide
A dense OCR listing radio programs from WREN KMBC WDAF and others covers a January 1 1920 era schedule. It lists orchestra broadcasts news weather forecasts dances and stage acts with numerous station identifiers and times across the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
Ravazza
Orch
Wdaf—Dance Orchestra
KMBC
Bob Chester
Newesast
Handel
N. Y. Philharmonic
SYDAF
WDAF
Geraldine Farrar
Richard Himber
Hobby Lobby
Edison Orch
Wren—Bankhage
McNamee
Ben Bernie
Joseph V. Connoly
Hollywood
Wren—Shermans
Dinah Shore
LDS Vesper Services
Jack Benny
Wdak—Orchestra
Ray Kinney
WDAK
Muehtebach
Wren—Watch Service
Trinity Church
Neaws
Johnny McGee
WDAP
Roseland Ballroom
NKMBC
Ed McConnell
Wbpdak
Jack Armstrong
Sop Ioechin
Fred Waring
Europe
WDAKF
Midniebt
Gordon Jenkins
Twilight Trails
Ad Ventures
KMRBC
Andre Kostelanetz
KMBU
Richard Crooks
NWMBC
Rochester Civic Orch
KMRC
Radio Theatre
AL and
Lee Reiser
Alec Templeton
KMEC
Guy Lombardo
del Courtney
Amos and
Andy
Lum and
Abner
Wardman Park
Moonbeams
Erskine Hawkins
Kmbtu
Lawrence Welk
Pennsylvania
Orib
KMIC
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Los Angeles
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Baltimore Ave
Star Ride
Detroit
General Motors
Atlanta
Walton
Associated Press
Audit Bureau OF Circulations
Journal-World
Ipm
Viipuri
Istanbul
Dardanelles
Mediterranean Sea
Black Sea
Ankara
Amasid
Uls.s. R
Syria
Erzidcon
Acme
Asia Minor
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NEA Service. Inc
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Vicent
Moravia
Carla
Carla Marcow
Mayfair
Mademoiselle
Mademoise
Tam
Mme
Mure
Mugwump
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T. M. Reg
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Journal of the American Medical Association
Science of
Parsons Sun
Francisco
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Indiana Hill
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Chas. Kelso
Mrs. Haworth
Friends Church
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Marion Township
Lawson
John Sanborn
Ruby Barnett
Ed Bailey
Margaret Roche
Cordley
Watkins Bank
Watkins
Fred Dobson
Alice Sinclair
Willie Collier
Coates
Sadie
Lydia Hutt
Hutchinson
New Eldridge House
Conn
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Lutheran Sunday School
Mr. Gould
The
Wichita
Southwestern
Checker
Civic, Progress
State Highway Commission
William Bradley, Jr
Harris
Maynard Mathers
Clathe
State Treasurer’s
Jake Imstead
Pierre
S. D
U. S. Internal Revenue
Guy H. Helvering
Salina
Marysville
Heinrich Himmler
Marcus Tollet
U.S
President Roosevelt
Pope Pius XII
Indiaman
Washington Creek
Williamstown
Radio
Wrhm—Hentrew
WDA —Safety Council
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WDAR
Linwited Cavaliers
WMUC
Social Security
KME
Penn
WHUM
Israel
WRMBC
Kmehch
Sky Bliizers
WDAPF
Rose Morgan
Oreh
TWU
Green Thornet
Wayne King
Milton Gberic
WDAL
Meadowbrook
WDAE
KALBC
NBC Symphony
Hotel la Salle Orch
British Creek Follies
Wren—Del Courtoes
Muehlebach Or
LWW
Osborne
WMIC
Nighthawks
KFKU
Journalworld
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Peoples State Bank
Vemat
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