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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1940
Page
4
A devotional line echoes Philippians 4 7 on peace that passes understanding and guards hearts and minds through Christ Jesus in a prayerful reminder of spiritual serenity.
Lawrence and Douglas counties report a lighter public debt for 1938 with city bonded debt down 25 295 and county debt down 47 300 total 72 595. Remaining city debt 794 296 and county debt 174 706 totaling 968 996 marking a long standing debt reduction effort.
The Topeka Capital urges a practical, energetic start for the 1940s, arguing that a slow or half hearted effort harms progress. It predicts that times in Kansas will improve if people stay alert, industrious, and ready to take on tasks one by one.
Russians face danger on the frozen Arctic frontier as Finnish forces claim New Year victories. In the north the railroad to Murmansk is threatened, and Finnish ski troops could split Soviet lines, forcing detachments one by one. The Finns press a decisive campaign intent amid harsh terrain and strategic river lines.
Despite being outnumbered, the Finnish army continues to win and hold strategic positions in the winter fighting, underscoring the remarkable resolve and effectiveness of their defense.
The Tacoma a German owned freighter that escorted the Graf Spee was interned by Uruguayan government and will remain in Montevideo harbor for the war. It was classified a belligerent vessel and offered internment or departure, with the captain choosing internment after doubt about a safe escape. British cruisers dominate the sea off South America while rumored vessels linger near Montevideo awaiting orders.
The government and people of Turkey face compounded distress as river floods swell the number of homeless amid winter weather alongside victims of devastating earthquakes near the Black Sea.
Frank Motz of the Hays News defines a pocket battleship as a vessel that can fit in a pocket and cannot escape.
A Pennsylvania pastor sends an eight commandment decalogue to Congress amid Wagner act scrutiny. The rules urge lawmakers to raise individuals through wisdom and strength, not by expanding welfare, and to restore conditions that create jobs over creating laws that hinder employment.
The movie menace Karloff claims women are more fascinated by horrors than men. The remark is noted as the Omaha World-Herald’s Christmas necktie tease.
Turkish officials report storms and floods have caused 500 deaths and left 25,000 homeless in the latest disaster wave following last week's earthquake catastrophe. The earthquake toll stands at about 45,000 dead, 100,000 injured, and 50,000 homeless.
Ten years ago Col. Charles Lindbergh predicted regular Transatlantic mail service within five years in an interview today. The first baby of 1930 was born yesterday afternoon at Memorial hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph R Howard. Midland Grange officers were installed for the coming year during services yesterday afternoon led by county deputy C. E. Bussing.
The Russians report defeating a German offensive and taking about 8000 prisoners. The French seized an American oil tanker owned by Standard Oil, once detained by Britain amid diplomatic talks. A New Year reception at William Frowe’s home northwest of Lawrence showcased Minervian club members with a lavender and white luncheon served by Ruth Richards and others. Miss Agnes Engle will join Caney high school as a German and English teacher. Marguerite Kauffman hosted the Rennie club for a taffy pull. Dr. E E Stauffer begins his thirteenth year as Trinity Lutheran pastor. Professor Gleason demonstrated horse and mule training to a packed crowd. A tip about handling an umbrella over a bolting horse was noted. Mr and Mrs Dan Burdick hosted a card party for their son Lieutenant H Burdick of the U S N at their Kentucky street home. Isabel Gibb and Ogden Jones posted high scores in whist.
A reader muses on political virtue and fatigue with social justice rhetoric. He compares Aristides the Just to today’s election climate, suggesting voters want practical candor over Puritanical reform. The column hints Garner as a potential option if reform zeal grows tiresome.
Mrs. Sarah Martha Fitz Charles 75 collapsed and died of a heart attack after her son George William Fitz Charles 52 died New Year’s Day. Surviving sister Mrs. Jennie George and brother Bob Johnson of Atchison Kan.
New Year reception at the White House saw President and Mrs Mc Kinley greet thousands. Manila reports a southern advance with two battalions landing at Cabuyao. two Americans killed and four wounded. Aguinaldo's wife and sisters surrender at Bontoc. Lawrence locals enjoy a holiday as speakers, poems, and business notes frame the season.
The Journal of the American Medical Association notes a steady weight decline among American women from 1922 to 1934, averaging 5 to 8 pounds lighter per height across ages. Experts cite fashion, dieting knowledge, and media influence, while warning underweight also carries risks like tuberculosis and pneumonia.
In a London hospital after the Moravia torpedoing, Mary Carroll awakens to danger and memory gaps. She learns Dr. Lenox, an American surgeon, tends survivors as Vincent Gregg awaits news. A newspaper lists her death, spurring her plan to flee for Vincent.
The widow delivered the funeral sermon for Guy W. Ballard 60 founder of The Great I Am cult. Ballard born in Newton Kansas died Friday of a heart attack. He claimed to be the reincarnation of George Washington and his wife as Joan of Arc. The cult ran branch offices in New York Chicago and Cleveland and churches in several cities. Ballard traveled in a lavish canary colored automobile.
Mrs W O Nelson announced a meeting of relief clients to be held at the courthouse at 1:80 o clock Wednesday afternoon.
Lawrence guests join Hallenbeck family for Sunday supper while Center Colorado visitor Mrs Pettengill attends from past residence. Dozens of relatives from Emporia Wichita Kansas City and Lawrence share Christmas dinners and weekend gatherings. Community meeting planned January 5 with a variety program and play “A Wedding Present.”
A dense list of radio broadcasts for Tuesday January 2 and Wednesday January 3 featuring WREN KMBC WDAF and other stations. Programs include Bud Barton Tom Mix Orphan Annie Captain Midnight Fibber McGee Glenn Miller and Amos and Andy with news casts weather forecasts and orchestral performances across multiple time slots.
Torneden and William E and Miss Lela Kindred of Fall Leaf were Christmas dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. W FE Brock. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Torneden and family were Christmas dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Beaman of Lawrence.
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