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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1940
Page
4
Entering the Forties A Look at Hope and History
As the year 1940 begins, observers weigh the thirties and foresee the new decade's mixed path. The piece notes progress in science and infrastructure amid hardship, and suggests life will continue with gains, mistakes, triumphs, and disappointments shaping the unfolding story of humanity.
Bitter Waste in Wars Fuels Finnish Defense Spirit
The piece argues that Finnish resistance inspires freedom lovers worldwide as Finns endure toil and sacrifice for civilization. It condemns German and Russian leaders for war aims, noting their subjects suffer cold and oppression while Stalin and Hitler hinder progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Poland
Germany
Russia
Finland
Stalin
Hitler
Mental Blackout The American Student Union
In Madison Wisconsin the American Student Union in session designated the war between Germany and its allies as a mental blackout affecting student life and campus activity. The note reflects a wartime stance from student leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison, Wis
Germany
ASU avoids Finland War stance amid Moscow sympathy claims
The article notes the American Socialist Unity convention labels Russia as aggressor in the Finland conflict but votes down branding it as imperialist. It accuses the ASU of silent, Moscow-aligned bias and suppression of debate, sparking charges of Communist influence shaping policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Finland
A.S.U
U.S.A
Moscow
A.S.A
Government Costs Rise in Kansas for 1940 Budget
Kansas Government Journal notes 1940 total budgets at 135,166,577 with 263,920,000 grand citizen cost including 128,754,000 Kansas share of federal expense. Social welfare drives tax increases while some subdivisions see cuts. city and school budgets drop 300,000 each, state budget 400,000 less than 1939, county budgets up 4.2 million, township budgets up about ten percent. Sales tax fund distribution to local units shifts from 4,713,000 in 1938 summer to 4,092,000 in 1939 summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
John Stutz
Kansas Government Journal
The
Government Journal
Jesser
Mugwump Musings on Russia and the Balkan Mystery
Marion Ellet argues Europe overestimated Soviet mystique as Russia blusters with whispers of air power and chains. Stalin’s land grabs dimmed the myth, while a Finnish force of 600 hold 18,000 Red Army at bay, turning fear into low comedy for a snickering world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stalin
Balkan
Russia
Europe
Kremlin
Hitler
Max Rheinhard
Red Army
Quotes on War Leaders and Machinations From World War II Era
A collection of wartime quotes from Capt Langsdorff Maj Gen McNaughton and others. It includes Langsdorff on duty and fate Churchill on naval ethics and Sandburg on national character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Langsdorff
Graf Spee
Dicker Bros Garage Moves to New Location
The Dicker Bros. garage run by Ralph and Rudy Dicker relocates from 737 New Hampshire to 620 Massachusetts Street for future operations. The notice lists local social events, anniversaries, births, and party plans from area residents and several households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dicker
Bridge Club
Avier Schick
Delbert Eugene
J. A. Keeler
Harlan Russell
Phil
Kansas City
Walter Keeler
Anna
A. Gifford
Otto Barteldes
Barbara Barteldes
Evan A. Edwards, Jr
Mrs August Olson Recounts Twenty Five Years Ago
A brief item notes that Mrs. August Olson will have a reflection or event tied to twenty five years past, likely commemorating a milestone or memory from the period referenced. The readable fragment hints at a personal retrospective from Olson.
Gay Nine ties fade as town welcomes new decade in 1900
Forty years past, a 1899 review notes record-low idle men in the Christian world era. The year brings a new courthouse vote, a $25,000 school bill, and a Presbyterian church erection. Local business expands with new shops, firms, and building upgrades across Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian World
Presbyterian Church
Missouri and Kansas Telephone Company
P. H. Peirce
Olin Bell
R. E
Thad Stevens
Massachusetts Street
John H. Gillham
Vermont Street
W. Kasold
Eldridge
Malcolm Conn
Serial Story Blackout
A Ruth Ayers written serial story appears in this column, noting a blackout theme. The piece frames suspense and drama around a city incident affecting daily life, with characters navigating danger and secrets amid a tense atmosphere.
Moravia lifeboat drama follows Mary Carroll through sinking ship
Mary Carroll, an American fashion expert in wartime London, fights for survival as the Moravia sinks after two torpedo hits. Amid confusion aboard and a torpedoed ship, she recalls Anna Winters and encounters a blond youth who dies at the rail. Mary endures injuries and clings to life in a moonlit sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Carroll
London
Vincent Gregg
Mary
Carla Marchetta
Gilbert Lenox
Gett Army
Anna
Anna Winters
Moravia
Mary’s
To Be Continued in a Fiery Night Scene
A woman experiences a sudden, brutal attack ending with a fiery lash of pain and a numbing oblivion. The narration freezes on a thought that this might be the end as the scene closes with a promise to continue.
Fluid Sacs As Cushions In Body Parts
The article describes bursae or fluid sacs forming from irritation and pressure such as tight footwear or sitting, causing bunions and housemaid's knee. Treatment focuses on removing irritation, draining excess fluid, or surgical removal if needed, with rest and heat assisting absorption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Broster
Births and deaths rise in Lawrence in 1939
Lawrence reports 351 births at city hall in 1939 up from 1938 by 89 births or 12.5 percent while 224 death certificates were filed an 3.9 percent lower than 1938. Male births outnumber female across white colored and Mexican groups. Deaths peaked 70 to 80 and 60 to 70 years with counts by decade listed. A poem by Eris Goff closes the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Sing a New Song Louisa Don Carlos
Poem verse wishing a glad New Year and peace amid life’s bustle. It invokes a still small voice of eternal peace and ends with signature Louisa Don Carlos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Don Carlos
Radio Schedule Highlights for Jan First and Second
Detailed listings show WREN KMBC WDAF and others airing a mix of news, dramas, music, and live sports from 5:30 p.m. January 1 through early morning January 2. Programs include Captain Midnight, Sherlock Holmes Adventures, Tonight in Europe, and various orchestras plus weather forecasts and sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
KMBC
Ed McConnell
Jack Armstrong
WDAF
Fred Waring
N Orch
Europe
DAF
Ec Ee
Wren Gordon
Jenkins’ Orb
IWREN
Andre ‘Kostelanetz
Richard Breoks
Rochester
Civic Orel
AI and
Lee Reiser
Alec Templeton
Guy Lombardo
Little Ol
Hollywood
National Radio Forum
H Ltenborn
Wy Wren
Dat Courtney
Amos and
Andy
Lum
Abner
Wardman Park
Wren Dance
Wbmbc
Erskine Hawkins
Lawrence Welk
Pennsylvania
Bud Barton
Smmilin
McConnell
Tom Mix
Orphan Annie
S. Orch
Aldrich
Edward G. Robinson
Johnny
Horace Heldt
Mr. Weeks
Daniel Caravan
Fibber McGee
Sumner Wells
Bob Hope
Brent House
Walter
Amos Ahd
Jimmy Fidler
Edgewater Beach
Lou Breezer
Paul Whiteman
AWDAF
Muehlebach
Jan Savitt
Carl Lorsch
WRIFN
Johnny Messner
Meadow Brook
Orch
Newsecast
British trawler Barbara Robertson sinks off north Scotland
Survivors say a German submarine torpedoed the Barbara Robertson, with one sailor lost. They were rescued after over an hour in an open boat by a warship, after a plane sighting. Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt urged resolve in national life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Barbara Robertson
Scotland
Mrs
Eleanor Roosevelt
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