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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1940
Page
4
A biblical quotation from Hebrews 12 11 about discipline being grievous in the moment but yielding righteousness for those trained by it. The verse emphasizes the lasting peace produced by corrective trials.
The Altmark episode near Bergen raised disputes over prisoners of war and neutral ports. British forces freed captives aboard the Altmark, while Germany protested Norway's handling. The affair intensifies German threats and rekindles arguments about neutral sea lanes amid broader naval warfare dynamics.
Kansas Democrats convene in Topeka this week to select the Kansas delegation for the national convention set for July 15 by Postmaster General Farley. Harry Woodring will headline the meeting as chief speaker and discuss strategies against the Republican state administration.
The piece argues that leaders rarely can deliver all labor votes and that the American right to vote independently is too highly valued to surrender to any single leader. It notes the recurring claim by labor figures to bolster prestige and cautions against overestimating organized influence.
General Mannerheim calls on the Finnish people to continue fighting, urging that aid in various forms must rise to sustain defense. He notes Finns have little choice but to endure, but progress toward victory depends on visible supplies and reinforcements. Public sympathy must take concrete form through useful battlefield aid.
Interview from Topeka with exiled German author Thomas Mann. He expresses surprise at American belief that Germany will be defeated but hopes for Allied victory. He cautions that outcomes depend on uncertain factors and the fortunes of war, and notes the best estimates may favor Germany though the war continues.
Louisiana voters head to the polls tomorrow to determine the fate of the Long machine and the state’s political leadership. The single party system means the primary will decide who governs Louisiana, with November not needed for the outcome.
Lawrence features two performances by the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra, a seasoned group whose contribution to midwest musical development is substantial. The visit stands as a highlight of the University concert series.
A Lawrence man believes President Roosevelt intends to go to China to hear Confucius discuss events firsthand.
The Omaha World Herald notes Kansas reports the lowest January traffic accidents and fatalities in ten years due to snow and ice keeping drivers at home. Yet auto accidents are highest on well maintained highways in clear weather, as more traffic and higher speeds raise risk, with darkness mornings increasing hazards from limited vision and glare.
The Baldwin column notes local calls on the Red Cross drive and reports multiple residents including Miss Ruth Haugsrud and Miss Evadne Lantad. It outlines community visits, church events, and civic notices while segueing into a dramatic serialized scene of canalboat life and romance featuring Marie La Porte and Dan.
The reviewer praises Ina Claire’s performance but finds Greta Garbo’s Ninotchka lacking in warmth and humor. Garbo impresses with a lingering smile yet appears older and more serious, while Claire dominates scenes with sharp comic ease. The piece hopes Hollywood uses Garbo beyond a Patsy Kelly stand-in in future roles.
Berlin editors urge neutral nations to maintain impartial stance beyond policy. The Volkischer Beobachter criticizes Belgium and Switzerland and says neutrals must objectively record war events. Norway is singled out for special attention in press guidance on neutrality.
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt heads to Miami Beach for a month of sun and sea seeking seclusion and an uninterrupted vacation. The move follows her extensive travels as Americas much-traveled first lady and marks a personal respite in February from Daytona Beach Florida.
Walter Varnum was chosen president with Dean George C. Shaad as first vice president and Ralph Harman as second vice president. M. F. Hudson was named treasurer, Claude L. Scott reelected secretary. Also noted: five power naval disarmament conference adjourned for a week amid French cabinet crisis.
Five items span local business deals and social events. Prof F W Blackmar named probable future warden of the state penitentiary. J H Cohn buys The Fair dry goods millinery. Also listed are a German war action report, D A R meeting plans, and upcoming social gatherings at Mrs Summerfield and Y W C A reception.
The third all musical vesper service of the year filled Hoch Auditorium with faculty students glee club and the University band presenting Gloria in excelsis Hallelujah Amen Andante from Bach and a Sinding movement. Marie Wilkins Edna Givens Paul Stoner and Ruth Orcutt starred with the University String Quartet and 112 member band under Russell L Wiley. Final vesper is set for Sunday March 17.
Burt Huffman’s flock of 450 sheep buried under snow for two days near Waynesburg Pennsylvania were found unharmed. Huffman said the sheep’s breath created holes in the snow preventing suffocation, according to local reports.
Radio listings present a dense schedule for Monday and Tuesday with programs across KMBC WDAF WREN and related networks. Notable items include Bud Barton and Tom Mix segments, Sherlock Holmes adventures, Temples and Orchs, Nightly newscasts, and Blondie and Dance Time features.
Harry Steward, 59, of Irving, Kansas, dies in accidental drowning in a hot sulfur water pool. Three youths find the body. firemen fail to revive him. A verdict by coroner O L Wiley confirms the accident. Also noted is the Pleasant Hill cemetery annual meeting at Pleasant Grove CPA hall on Friday February 23 at 2 p.m.
Two unmasked men robbed First National Bank in Boynton Oklahoma pulling about $800. They tied up the president, a book keeper, and two customers in the vault before escaping south out of town. both suspects described as slight, about 20, one blond and one brunet.
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