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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1940

Page

4

Enduring Chastening Cited from Hebrews 12:7

A fragment cites Hebrews 12 7 about God dealing with believers as sons through chastening. The line emphasizes enduring discipline as proof of familial relation and divine care.

Taxpayers Pay Twice in Kansas City Back Pay

Kansas City issued a bond to raise nearly half a million dollars to pay long deferred back wages to municipal employees after the state supreme court ruled claims must be paid. Taxpayers hold interest as funds already raised for payrolls existed, with past indictments and investigations shaping public affairs in recent years.

Kansas City State Supreme Court

Norway Between Britain and Germany Amid Naval Tensions

Norway faces pressure from both Britain and Germany over the Altmark incident and the internment of sailors. The Norwegian foreign minister eyes appealing to the League of Nations to buy time and avoid immediate, harsher questions while authorities in Geneva handle the disputes.

Norway Britain Germany League of Nations Geneva

Letting Go Gradually in Republican Reform Plans

Old line Republicans view Glenn Frank committee’s gradual approach to the New Deal as risky yet workable. They recognize Congress has upheld high tariffs for seven years and deem a sudden shift economically dangerous, while Democrats oppose rapid tariff removal but avoid voting it out. The Frank program favors measured reform.

Glenn Frank Congress

President’s choice over Welles sparks Europe talk

Some fear the president sent Sumner Welles to Europe instead of Orson Welles to handle diplomacy with the great powers. Critics say a different figure might have changed the Atlantic seaboard mood after a startling late night event.

Welles Europe Sumner Welles Orson Welles Atlantic Seaboard

Orson Welles Eyes Moscow Talk After Radio Mars Drill

A cheeky note from Kansas City describes Orson Welles courting press in beard growth. The piece imagines a Moscow audience might hear him and provoke diplomatic openings ending the war, with European listeners jolted by his Martian invasion broadcast.

Mars Orson Welles Kansas City Russia

Russians press on Karelia amid alarm over Mannerheim line

Line still holds amid Russian claims of 100 plus points captured on the Karelian isthmus in the last two weeks of fighting. Finnish forces say they isolated and destroyed a Russian reinforced division, with many casualties on both sides.

Karelian Mannerheim Toto

Finland Loan Plan Backed by Jesse Jones in War Aid

Jesse Jones of RFC supports a loan to Finland if it has a chance to win its war. He argues that waiting for a definite victory would likely halt aid, noting that current odds are against Finland. The aim is to create a real chance to win, beyond normal lending considerations.

Jesse Jones RFC Finland Jones

Goering Decrees Confiscation of Polish Assets

The article reports Field Marshal Goering as Germanys economic dictator ordering the confiscation of all Polish factories farms and forest land by the German government. It notes millions of Poles labor being seized and claims a sharp rise in German wealth from such actions.

Field Marshal Goering Germany Poland

Snow Delivers Wet Winter Like Weather to Kansas

Weather forecasts hinted at snow two or three days ahead, and it arrived as a wet snow. The moisture was welcome, though winter conditions returned, milder than sub zero, fitting the late February feel.

Kansas

Liberty Memorial High School Dramatics Set For Mrs Temple's Telegram

The Liberty Memorial high school drastic club will present Mrs Temple's Telegram on February 27 and 28 with two casts. Students in the roles include George Crawford Richard Anderson Audra Courter Maxine Wilhelmi Keith Bolin Richard Scott Rae Stoland Ruth Stoland James Asher Robin Hood Joe Holloway Hugh Randall Ruth Maxine Dvorak Jo Marshall Frank Malone Lloyd Metzler Letha Lemon and Margaret Bailey.

Liberty Memorial High School Drastic Club Mrs. Temple George Crawford Richard Anderson Audra Courter Maxine Wilhelmi Keith Bolin Richard Scott Rae Stoland Ruth Stoland James Asher Robin Hood Joe Holloway Hugh Randall Ruth Maxine Dvorak Jo Marshall Frank Malone Lloyd Metzler Letha Lemon Margaret Mothers’ League Eesay E. C. Petersen Vernice Fave Kodak Carolyn Jane Martin Frances Jean Mee Doris Dean Edmiston Aileen Ziesenis Mary Nell Rankin

Out, Damned Spot in a San Francisco Scam

Marion Ellet recalls Louis Pellesier a failed con artist who posing as a French count charmed San Francisco society with a glamorous life. The tuxedoed illusion collapsed when theft charges arose and he was convicted, leaving behind broken dreams for him and the women he swindled.

Louis Pellesier Dust Bowl California Promised Land Louis San Francisco South America Pellesier Count de Pellesier

Harvey Motter dies in Topeka insurance executive and ex chairman

Harvey H. Motter 68, a Topeka insurance executive and former Kansas Republican state chairman, died of pneumonia in a Topeka hospital. He served as state chairman during Henry J. Allen’s governorship, later became state oil inspector, then eight years as U S internal revenue collector at Wichita. Survived by widow and daughter Margaret, services at Wall-Diffenderfer mortuary Wednesday 4 p m and Old Mission cemetery Wichita Thursday 10:30 a m.

Topeka Harvey H. Motter Topeka Insurance Motter Henry J. Allen U. S. Internal Revenue Wichita Olathe Pioneer National Life Insurance Company Margaret Wall-Diffenderfer Mortuary Old Mission Cemetery

Fire Horse Injury Delays Department Run and Exposition Opens

A fire department horse sprained a shoulder after stepping in a pavement gap during a run to the Robert and Leonard Strode home. The team may be sidelined for several days. Meanwhile the Panama Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco opened today with 41 foreign nations and 43 states participating. Germany and Austria protested to the state department over submarines built in the United States for Great Britain and shipped to Canada. At the Varsity tonight a party honors Blanche Stevenson Helen Allphin Minnie 38 Bess Kenny Dollie Bear Over Termes Crystal Wages and Ethel Hill. The Christian hh hosted a box supper followed by a traditional swelling bee led by Clell Francisco and Lawrence Hughes. Alta Smith sang two solos Katherine Pollock readings and Dr Stevens a violin solo. Dr W A Elliott's sermons at First Baptist Church led forty one people to seek church membership by profession of faith and several by letters. Dr Elliott hails from Ottawa. Mr and Mrs John Kilworth also noted.

Robert Leonard San Francisco Germany Austria Washington State Department United States Great Britain Canada Varsity Blanche Stevenson Fort Worth Tex Helen Allphin Minnie Sev Bess Kenny Dollie Bear- Over Termes Crystal Wages Ethel Hill The Christian Hh Clell Francisco Lawrence Hughes Alta Smith Katherine Pollock Dr. Stevens W. A. Elliott First Baptist Church Ottawa John Kilworth

Soldiers Lost in Maze of Frontline Moves Near Paris

Two truckloads of French soldiers strayed into German lines while en route to relieve front positions. They suffered at least 20 deaths from German grenades. initial German ambush reports were revised as an error. The incident occurred on French soil southeast of Busendorf, amid western front activity near the Saar.

Paris Busendorf Saar Nied

Texan Killed in Collision Near Mullenville Kansas

Howard Wade Wright twenty eight from Friona Texas died in a two vehicle crash last night while en route to Wichita for the annual power farm implement show opening today. He was employed by a farm implement firm.

Mullenville Kan Pi— Howard Wade Wright Friona Wright Wichita

Ex Presidents cited with pro Boer leanings in remarks

The article notes ex presidents Cleveland and Harrison quoted as holding pro Boer sentiments. Friends confirm interviews sought by papers, but both have refused to discuss. It mentions the death of Dr. Joseph Denison, early Baker University president, in Manhattan yesterday.

Cleveland Harrison Joseph Denison Baker University Manhattan Dewey Manila Bay B. W. Woodward Stanley Washington Lawrence Emporia Charlie Tucker Adna Clarke George Laxman Ed Charlton Jim Monroe Irving Hill Dr. Jones

The Captain's Daughter Cast of Characters and Party

Marie La Porte, Dan Donovan, Tommy Ryan, Lynda Martin, and Baptiste La Porte populate a world of wealth and social maneuvering. A lavish 88th Street party exposes class tensions as Dan weighs love against Marie's social rise and Lynda's suitor doubts. Dan resolves to follow Marie to the end.

Marie la Porte Dan Donovan Marie Tommy Ryan Lynda Martin Van Baptiste la Porte Dan Lynda

A Family Truce Ends Feud On Marie and Dan’s Decision

In a crowded barge room Bat La Porte relents after Marie declares she will be with Dan Donovan. Mike Donovan reconciles with his son as Marie vows to marry Dan and join the family business, sealing a hopeful alliance.

Freddy Kissam Lynda Dan William Fifth Avenue Pier S'x East River Marie Flight Donovan Dan Donovan Bat Mrs. la Porte Tommy Ryan Mike Donovan Mike Papa Tommy Ryan la Porte Renair New York Pana Den Mother Kate Donovan Katie Donnie Katherine

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