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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1940
Page
4
A religious exhortation echoes guidance from the Bible urging steadfast faith. The quoted verse emphasizes Jesus as the way to truth and life, urging readers to stay on a righteous path.
Voters marked a short ballot in a new Kansas City charter election with simple choices and counted as cast. The event drew curiosity for its novelty and exposed lingering machine tactics that sought to suppress turnout while highlighting historical vote patterns.
British and German censors approved a war image shown in American papers depicting bombs loaded into a Nazi aircraft ready to strike shipping lanes. Censors aimed to warn neutrals about air attacks and provoke sympathy or warning among neutral countries.
New York lawmakers faced dual demonstrations as hundreds of taxpayer delegates protested a proposed income tax increase while other groups led by the C L and similar organizations marched for larger budgets. One veteran said the tax hike is dead, signaling a ceiling on both taxation and spending and urging new money-management ideas.
Reports from Washington say Congress may replace the current three member labor board with a five member body while keeping the labor act largely intact. If protections remain unaddressed this session they may be revisited by a future Congress. The administration of the act by the current board has not always been wise and just, but the problem is broader than the board itself.
The Kansas City Star argues the state's relief crisis would worsen as officials planned spending beyond available funds. It notes a long pattern of advocating fiscal expansion as a path to prosperity, criticising the belief in spending more than income.
Members of the crew of a German freighter scuttled their vessel in the south Atlantic this week, pursuing self destruction rather than surrender and sparking rescue operations by allied forces.
A British sailor claimed no obligation to rescue a crew that scuttled its own ship, yet Germans were saved. The fate of the rescued remains uncertain as they survive but are out of the war. Six weeks into Congress, leaders see no quick, harmonious session despite hopes for economy and White House approval.
General Hugh Johnson wrote that signs Roosevelt needs a rest are growing. The next day Washington announced a cruise in southern waters, so reporters cannot question the president about plans for a possible third term while he is away.
Australian forces arrive at posts in Palestine and are prepared to respond to German or Russian moves in the near east, currently in a strong position from which to act if trouble develops.
Britain is boosting its coastal and naval defenses in waters used by ships to and from the islands. The Readiness is framed as preparation for possible testing when spring weather returns.
A memory valued by the department recalls assurances from two university professors a year ago that Russia should be properly classified among the democracies of the world.
A wartime report notes the Russians reportedly sacrificed 72 tanks in a single day to Finnish forces. The account praises Soviet crews and claims strong resistance despite losses.
Nebraska's Jim Davidson heads the Nebraska Power Co in Omaha area despite political troubles. The firm hired 15 temporary salesmen for 90 days and after the contract ran a quarter-page ad in the World Herald and paid radio notices. Ten men got permanent jobs and five received multiple offers.
A Chicago note argues against a seven year old arrangement favoring new dealers and urges readers to demand a fresh start with an entirely new set of players. The comment frames a critique of current leadership and calls for broad civic action.
W C Ellis announced as mayoral candidate in Lawrence with March 11 primary. Other filed candidates include incumbent R C Rankin and Frank M Holliday. The town also hosted social events from Mrs Edmund Gibbs and Miss Fern Schultz, plus a town meeting on roads and local society notes.
Marie La Porte models in an exclusive dress shoppe and lives on a barge. Dan Donovan, son of a rich Irishman, loves Marie while Tommy Ryan leads truckers against Marie’s father Baptiste La Porte, owner of a fleet of barges. Lynda Martin, a society debutante, seeks Dan.
Mrs. Donovan returns to a scandal as Dan Donovan keeps a lovelorn vigil after a newspaper story. Ling and Susette assist as Katie becomes drunk and the family races to get her to bed. Mike probes the fault while Dan admits the mess began with him.
Karl Krueger and the Kansas City Philharmonic tour the Nebraska Iowa and Kansas plains facing blizzards dust storms and travel dangers. Despite sparse crowds in Concordia patrons risked storms to hear the concert and Krueger delivered a polished performance proving the midwest will patronize culture in harsh conditions.
Temperance groups press for abolition of the whipnine post in Russia arguing the punishment inflicts cruelty and undermines reform efforts. Proponents say replacing it with milder discipline would align with temperance and social reform goals.
The Family Doctor column reviews sulfanilamide sulfapyridine and sulfathiazol as groundbreaking drugs. It notes German researcher Domagk and his Nobel Prize recognition for work on azo dyes and the sulfonamide group’s effect on streptococcus.
Doctors report sulfonamide drugs break down in the body to a long chemical name, sulfanilamide, which inhibits growth of streptococcus and other germs in blood urine and spinal fluids. They note relief in streptococcal sore throat puerperal fever erysipelas and meningitis with reduced pneumonia deaths and potential help for gonorrhea trachoma and undulant fever.
London February 14 Sir Edward Grigg parliamentary under secretary of the ministry of information said the second phase of the war will begin soon and Adolf Hitler may launch a great offensive He named four requirements for victory rapid expansion of fighting forces vastly increased munitions output strong national finances and boosted export trade.
Kansas prepares to take Arkansas river water rights dispute with Colorado to the Supreme Court. Special attorney Eugene Stanley met with Gov. Payne Ratner Attorney General Jay Parker and water resources engineer George Knapp. Testimony in the 1927 case is finished. another suit from 1904 remains before the court. Colorado now diverts 900000 acre feet for irrigation of 630000 acres while Kansas uses 70000 acre feet for 63000 acres.
Survivors say the Dalaro a Swedish freighter of 3927 tons was torpedoed off the Irish coast Monday. The injured mate swam for 20 minutes with the captain on his back until rescue by the Belgian trawler Jean de Wanil. The captain died aboard the rescue vessel. survivors reached a Donegal port after 17 hours in a lifeboat.
A Joliet couple apologizes for returning a dog chewed copy of How to Train Your Dog to the library. The incident occurred on February 14 as noted by UPI dispatch.
Pasadena officers Ralph Schad and Merele Roberts aided a stalled truck driver when a description came over their radio. They pushed the truck down the street and arrested the driver on suspicion.
A detailed February 14 15 broadcast lineup across WREN KMBC WDAF and KNMC stations lists shows Johnny Green's Orch Captain Midnight and many acts including Fred Waring's Orch and George Jessel's Pym. Public affairs include Town Hall Tonight and N Y Economic Club coverage.
A suspect in a burglary case is sought as police recover nine new tires seven pairs of shoes and .47 cartons of cigarettes at the location. Further details and identification actions are pending.
A British plane sighted the Chastine Maersk crew after the 5,177 ton Danish steamer was sunk by a submarine. A Norwegian ship rescued all 30 crew members. Survivors report the submarine attacked their vessel February 14.
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