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.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1940
Page
3
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Omaha World-Herald notes that new deal supporters crack jokes about moss-backs while reminding readers a rolling stone tends to roll downhill.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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