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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1940
Page
4
One week by carrier and calendar month rates in advance. One year by mail within 150 miles 6.00 more than 156 miles 2.50 3.00. God is Love Beloved Jesus love one another for love is of God and every one born of God knoweth God. He that loveth not knoweth not God for God is love. 1 John 4 7 8.
Sumner Welles discussed the war with officials in Rome while in Europe his itinerary moved toward Berlin. Dispatches in Berlin speculated on what Hitler would tell the American envoy and how the talks might unfold amid looming tensions.
Lawrence voters approve two additional traffic lights in the business district after positive experience with the initial installation. The system has improved traffic handling though some drivers form double queues at crossings and attempt risky overtakes, raising accident concerns.
The article argues that boosting the export import bank’s capitalization to 100 million dollars would enable a 20 million dollar loan to Finland but faced congressional opposition as an unnecessary widening of the bank’s remit. It suggests a compromise of 40 million could have quickly aided the Finns.
The Lansing publication contrasted Wilson and Pershing over how to end World War I. Pershing urged a coordinated military and political offensive, but the allied council and the president questioned his role. Pershing later affirmed the Lansing account as substantially correct and defended his proposal. Events since then suggest Pershing carried out his part more effectively than the statesmen.
The weather summary notes that total moisture from all precipitation in Kansas during the winter period and its overall yield are being evaluated for agricultural impact and drought considerations.
A Kansas paper notes farmers face delays hauling water for stock as roads stay muddy while groundwater efforts aim to raise supply to standard. The commentary highlights rural hardship linked to water access during drought conditions.
The piece notes two Democratic senators view the European situation as possibly justifying a third term for President Roosevelt. It criticizes repeated hokum and claims that linking a crisis to one man creates a fake emergency to keep new dealers in power.
Finland shifts defense to new positions after losing advanced posts to the Russians. Retirement is reported on both the northern and southern fronts. Only on the eastern front were the Russians so severely punished they could not press onward, and Viipuri may not be held as a second Verdun. No Russians are in the city yet, though they are eager to be there.
State secretary reports, clubs hold gatherings across Moran and area. Miss Florence Strong mourns her uncle Charles Mendell as members stay overnight at the Washburn home. The American Legion Auxiliary hosts a pot luck supper at Mrs. F H Bell's home with a following business meeting. Ladies Aid sections of the First Methodist church schedule luncheons and meetings at various homes with hostesses Mrs Thomas Evans, Mrs Willard Garrett, Mrs Nelson Horn, and Mrs James Chubb.
Ann Brown, an orphan in a harsh city, clashes with Paul Hayden over a gardenia ending in humiliation. In a 10 cent store, Ann learns his name and status as a teen romance tabloid intrigue grows, while she plans a move to escape unwanted attention.
A shy department store clerk marries a much older man and relies on his love as shelter. After his death she ends her life by jumping from their apartment roof, a detail noted in a brief metropolitan obituary. The piece contrasts her meek life with legends of a warrior woman.
Upon returning from his sea voyage President Roosevelt will confront rising demand for a statement of his third term intentions. The issue dominates the public agenda and is expected to remain a key question until clarified.
The article notes the supposed corpse of the Long machine in Louisiana is alive and kicking and raises curiosity about whether the Pendergast machine in Kansas City will show signs of life in the spring campaign.
Anonymous argues against economic dependence on out of state goods. The piece lists products from many states and questions why Kansas lacks money while the East prospers, urging buy Kansas manufactured articles to support local resources and economy.
Norman Thomas executive director of the League for Industrial Democracy gave an address at the University of Kansas convocation on Wanted a Social Philosophy for the Present Time. The report also notes local business and social events including a pharmacy sale, a marriage, a dinner and bridge games.
Twenty five years ago taxes were assessed on fraternity and sorority properties. Counties refund taxes paid where the supreme court upheld the organizations as tax exempt. In Douglas county no taxes were collected this year from such groups. The Scottish Rite Masons elected officers Otis Perkins and Ray Henderson among others for a meet prior night. A Kansas City Kansas City area relay meet featured high school teams from Iola and others. Lunch was hosted at the high school with Elva Kagi and Fern Otis among the hostesses. George Washington color idea discussed as Carl Achning and Benjiman Carlan spent the weekend.
A fragmentary note speaks of a grand, perhaps unreachable, musical creation imagined by frail minds. The speaker hints at doubt from others yet asserts the music's potential significance beyond conventional understanding.
Herbert Marshall and Lee Russell wed in Las Vegas then boarded a train home after the ceremony. The couple, linked to Rod LaRocque and Wilma Banky, had a three year friendship. Elizabeth Brandt, former wife of Marshall, had sued in 1938 for alienation of affections, a suit later said settled for 10000.
Margie Rhodes woke from a vivid dream in Shreveport Louisiana at dawn only to find 58 of her 60 chickens stolen during the night leaving two roosters behind. The incident was reported from the loss location.
Mrs Earl F Martin hosts dinner with Dr Robert E Maclean Osawat oma, Dr Charles W Bailey and Virgil Wood. Dale Martin Lyle Whipple and T G Stephenson visited Kansas City. A Kansas Young Republicans meeting in Topeka elected Beauchamp. Reverend H K Ebright preached at LeLoun and New Hope as Rev Maurice Risling attended home in Columbus.
Miss Susan B Anthony plans a fund drive to raise not less than 500000 for suffrage propaganda, to be held by 21 trustees. Snowfall records show 15 inches at University and 13 inches nearby. A sleighing party, a tacky party, a birthday surprise for W E Spalding, and a snowbound day with coal shortages at the University are noted.
A dense listing of radio programs across stations WDAF KMBC WREN and others for Wednesday February 28 into Thursday February 29, detailing show times such as Captain Midnight Box Office and The Green Hornet, and including orchestras, comedy, news, and special programs with various hosts and guests.
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