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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1940

Page

3

Learn to Evaluate Faith Amid Trials

A brief biblical quotation from 2 Corinthians 4 17 18 urges focusing on unseen eternal realities rather than visible temporary troubles. It emphasizes endurance through light afflictions producing eternal glory.

Roosevelt Urges Aid to Chinese Relief and Finnish Fund

In a letter to the Journal World Col Theodore Roosevelt promotes the American Bureau for Medical Aid to China and notes Herbert Hoover runs the Finnish Relief Fund. He argues worldwide destitution warrants U S support and cites America's philanthropic tradition and protective distance from the crises.

Journal-World Theodore Roosevelt American Bureau For Medical China Herbert Hoover Finnish Relief Fund Roosevelt Mr. Hoover

Hore-Belisha Presses Rapid Finland Aid Policy

The former War Minister Hore-Belisha urged Britain to aid Finland by sea air and land, arguing for a swift, decisive policy. His fast pace contrasted with the cabinet’s more cautious approach, and observers note the eventual policy may reflect his stance despite his recent retirement.

Hore-Belisha Britain Finland

Trade Pact Issue Divides House Over Ratification

Administration forces in the house rallied to reciprocal trade pacts and voted down a proposal for congressional ratification by Congress. The move marks a campaign issue as Republicans challenge shifting treaty power from Congress to a government department. Critics in the middle west distrust the pacts over agricultural imports and domestic surpluses.

House Congress Middle West

Farm clinic in Des Moines sees limited war demand impact

A Des Moines farm clinic analyst concluded that the war will not greatly raise demand for American farm products or their prices. The outcome hinges on multiple factors and remains uncertain.

Des Moines

War prolongs price hikes on farm products rising with global conflict

The text notes that ongoing war will extend price increases for farm goods as buyers pay minimal prices while demand and costs rise with more of the world at war. It highlights cautious outlook for gradual but persistent inflation in agricultural markets.

Russians Miss Viipuri Capture Anniversary Target

The Red Army fumbled an anniversary bid to announce the capture of Viipuri on the Soviet army’s twenty second anniversary. Viipuri remains in Finnish hands as Soviet lines creep within six miles, risking a failed promise if entry occurs.

Red Army Viipuri Leningrad

House Banking Panel Rejects Finn Debt Lend Bid

The house banking committee disapproved a proposal to lend 30 million dollars to Finland. It argues the loan would only delay Finland’s struggle and imply the final payment to the United States.

House Banking Committee Finland United States

Quantrill Raid in The Dark Command Offends Kansas Historians

A Kansas writer objects to the film The Dark Command for altering Lawrence history by renaming Quantrill’s leader to Cantrell and adding romance. The piece argues such liberties distort Bleeding Kansas and threaten historic memory, urging caution in dramatizing a martyrdom.

Topeka Lawrence Dodge City Union Pacific Rascal Cantrell Kansas William Clark Quantrill Athens

Poking Fun Sparks Hill and Moss-Backs Quip

The Omaha World-Herald notes that new deal supporters crack jokes about moss-backs while reminding readers a rolling stone tends to roll downhill.

New Deal Omaha World-Herald

Lawrence mayoral race grows with new candidate

The 1930 Lawrence mayoral race gains momentum as Frank E Godding announces his candidacy becoming the fourth contender. Civil war veteran Frank Benedict dies at his Lawrence home. A university student duo saves Julia Fox from wandering home late Saturday night. Marriage news includes Bonnelyn Bishop and George W Stauffer at Trinity Lutheran church. A Kansas authors association elects Esther M Clark as vice president of the second district.

Lawrence Frank E. “Ditch” Godding Frank M. Benedict University Julia Fox C. M. Fox Ohio Street Tenth Street Julia Bonnelyn Bishop B. E. Bishop George W. Stauffer John Stauffer Trinity Lutheran Church F. M. Testerman G. M. Huffman Topeka Green Foundary and Furnace Works Bertha Knop F. Walters H. W. Knop Harry Knop Olathe F. C. Walters J. W. Strone Wayne H. C. Kisler H. C. Drennon Authors Association of Kansas Esther M. Clark University Extension Department Kansas Clark Margaret Haworth Catherine Coler Edwina Peckham Louise Hutt Irene Cutter Alice Docking Heloise Wilson Kathryn Lane J. E. Hutt Arthur Gilham Washington Kentucky Street Ellis Johnston Edgar Bricken Frank Strong Lynn Courtney Carl Phillips F. H.roberts Roy E. Martin J. E. Meadows W. Roy Martin Oliver Rolfs J. Underwood T. H. Chalkey Arthur Capper W. A. Johnston Linna Bresette Emery DeWitt Crossant A. C. Mitérell John Kilworth O’leary Edward Mason Lawrence Hughes Galen Gorrill

Smart Woman Sparks War Talk in Concordia Address

In Concordia Kansas Mrs David Simms of Hastings Nebraska chairing international relations for the national federation of Business and Professional women says she cannot know if the United States will enter the European war and that the people will decide. She notes Americans may influence or resist war and reflects on Roosevelt neutrality bills and European awareness of US interests.

Concordia Kan David Simms Hastings Neb National Federation of Business and Professional Women New York ‘Stock Exchange Washington Hongkong Hague Roosevelt Europe

Daughter to Princess Umberto of Piedmont Born in Naples

A daughter was born today to the Princess of Piedmont Belgian wife of Crown Prince Umberto. The eight-pound ten-ounce baby is the couple's third child and mother and infant are reported well. She is the younger sister to Prince Vittorio Emanuele and Princess Maria Pia and will be named Maria Gabriella. Princess Marie Jose is the daughter of Dowager Queen Elizabeth of Belgium.

Naples Princess of Piedmont Umberto Vittorio Emanuele Italy Maria Pia Maria Gabriella Marie Jose Piedmonta Elizabeth Belgium

Transvaal alarm over Kimberley defeat and Cronje retreat

Forty years ago the Transvaal government was alarmed by Boer losses at Kimberley and the retreat of General Cronje. Mrs. W. W. Ayres planned to return from six months in British Columbia. Kansas was asked by the London Times to have Chancellor Snow write updated encyclopedia material.

Transvaal Kimberly Cronje W. W. Ayres British Columbia Kansas London Times Snow Manhattan Stock Company Monte Cristo Putro Sosso Edmond Dantes Twentieth Century Club Myrsi J. Gordon Gibb Albert Flintom Holland Hanna Rebeccan Lodge Runneth Gould Susan B. Anthony Carrie Chapman Catt National Woman Suffrage Association Daughters of the American Revolution Washington

Baldwin residents attend Kansas City events and meetings

Baldwin residents travel to Kansas City for a Phil harmonic concert and social gatherings. Attendees include Mrs Minnie Collins Miss Jean Curry Miss Lois Hunt and many others. weddings birthdays and family visits noted in Lawrence Topeka Pittsburg and Ottawa connections.

S. K. Shirk W. D. Hartwell Kansas City J. B. Jackson Stanley Flickinger Richard R. Marsh Meredith Junior Pittsburg Marsh B. Marks Professor Marsh R. R Beulah Helen Stewart Harold W. Guest Paul Rust Richard Dunn John Dalam L. W. Wearing Topeka Methodist Home For Stephen Thorne Lawrence Bery Allen Mitchell Ottawa Frances Carol Horrell Frank Horrell Som Virgil Vinland L. E. Phillips Baby Baldwin Clark Cottage South 8Th Street John Simons de Osma Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra Ruth Clayton Miller Phi Mu Joseph Wallace Grace Wiley

Burglary Explained as Three Men Enter Dark KC Grocery

Lois Harris and her brother Harvey saw three men vanish behind a counter in a darkened Kansas City grocery. They called scoutmaster O G Smith and police who, with the manager Virgil Nichols and two clerks, swept out the store and nabbed the suspects.

Kansas City Lois Harris Harvey O. G. Smith Lois Smith Virgil Nichols

Serial Story unfolds in Penny-Pinched City World

Ann Brown a penniless orphan plots a hidden romance via Lonely and personal ads while juggling a strict budget of 15 dollars weekly. She navigates a dime store social scene, contemplates marriage, and tows a cautious line between danger and adventure in a hard city.

Ann Brown Paul Hayden Steve Claybourne Eiara Brooks Irene Temple Ann Wabash Mrs! Pringle Lonely Pete

Covington Dairyman Reports Wool Theft in Pasture

In Covington Georgia on February 24 a thief entered dairyman C A Lockwell’s pasture and stole wool from a sheep grazing there with cows. No other stock or details were provided.

Covington CPA C.A. Lockwell

Saturday February 24 Radio Schedule Highlights

A compact listing shows WREN WDAF KMBC programs from 5:30 to 1:55 with varied talks music and dramas. Highlights include Renriew and World Peace discussions, Sky Blazers and Grand Old Opry, Wayne King and Milton Berle broadcasts, plus Gang Busters and Foreign News.

WREN NBG KMBC N - Philharmonie WDAF Wren—Foreign Pollcy Ans Wren—Tapestry Musicale Hollywood Gene Autry LDS Vesper Jack Beautry Wppieianhastan Wren—Parker Irene Rich Bill Stern Father Coughlin Ripley IXMBC Associated Press News Garden of Memories Johnny Messner Woody Herman Savoy Ballroom Garwood van Bud Barton Ed McConnell Jack Armstrong Pinocchio Midnight Tom Mix WPAF Fred Warling Orch Europe Wren Robert Lund WDAI Ottawa Univ Andre Kostelanats Richard Crooks Alec Templeton George Meany Dinah Shore Guy Lombardo National Radio Foruns Amos and Andy Lum Abner Hotel Belvedere Orch Lou Breeze WDA Muehlebach Glen Miller Moonbreams Chuck Foster Ray Herbeck Novacaat Renriew Wdaf—Safety Council Linwood Cavaliers Israel Sky Blazers Johnny McGee Wren—Radio Guild Wayne King Milton Berle

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