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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1940
Page
4
The page offers Associated Press republication rights notice and journal delivery reminder for 1940 January 5, with a Bible verse from Ephesians 4 23 24 urging renewal of the spirit and sanctity. It includes a delivery call for missed copies and a brief churchward quote.
The article notes President Roosevelt revisiting economy with a budget plan aimed to keep government spending under a 45 billion national debt limit. It recalls his 1932 promise of a 25 percent reduction and compares past debt levels to current figures, highlighting skepticism about whether talk will translate into action.
A London issued Soviet embassy statement calls Finland and Scandinavia fan tastic and urges restraint on conclusions about the campaign. It defends the air raids by claiming only 100 civilians killed and 100 wounded, while noting the Finns’ recent military success and Moscow’s worry over Western aid to Finland. Italy’s ambassador departs and signs of a widening front against Russia appear as diplomatic shifts continue.
State papers are described as turning into political stump speeches with elements of campaign rhetoric. The article notes the president uses personalized messages to frame the White House as the center of all interests, a hallmark of the Roosevelt era. The piece suggests betting remains even on interpretations of this approach.
The President says he will not seek a third term, yet his messages often carry a campaign like cadence. Analysts note rhetoric that mirrors electoral messaging and mobilizes supporters without outlining fresh policy specifics.
The New York Sun asserts that the presidential term question is everyone’s business. It argues the 1940 election concerns all U S citizens and voters in New York California Michigan and Texas as electors prepare to cast ballots on November 5 1940 for the next president.
Field Marshal Goering assumes total direction of Germany's war industry, nearly the sole industry sustaining the nation. His elevated status as successor to the Fuehrer signals a shift toward a single powerful leader. Indications suggest the task will require a formidable figure.
The current governor was hit by a tossed egg as he began remarks about seeking reelection, signaling a turn in Huey Long era harmony in Louisiana.
Leavenworth Times notes Colorado's expansive pension for jobless residents over 60 at 50 dollars a month, funded in part by federal aid and rising state taxes. Denver raises property taxes and adds new levies to cover pension costs, drawing criticism of fiscal strain and calls to avoid similar programs elsewhere.
A 600 strong Czech flying legion, former aviators of the Czechoslovak Army air force, joined French and British pilots on the Western Front after fleeing Nazi occupation. The piece notes a 1930 stamp issue honoring the Czech air force and mentions Argentina phonostamps and Nigeria airmail rate stamps in brief.
A collection of statements from Dr Ales Hrdlicka Prof J O Hertzler Dr Nicholas Murray Butler Premier Edouard Daladier and Senator William E Borah. They discuss crime as mental not physical dangers dictatorships as crises driven control kindness to Rome and Moscow avoiding injustice and maintaining trade with Japan excluding weapons.
A serialization note credits Ruth Ayers for a 1939 NEA service story. Copyright details signal distribution through United States industry channels. The fragment confirms authorship and year.
A JAMA outline explains body protein as 18 percent of weight, the role of gastric juice and pancreatic enzymes in digestion, and the essential 10 amino acids required in the diet for growth and repair. It notes shortages among the poor and during weight loss efforts, stressing protein as support rather than energy.
Lieutenant H A Yeager of the US Navy from Salina directed the rescue of 576 people aboard the cruiser Tuscaloosa. A Kansan aboard the German liner Columbus received the captain's watch after the crew scuttled the ship.
A plan to draft General John J. Pershing for United States senator on the Republican ticket to oppose Senator George W. Norris was announced today after a conference in Mark Woods offices. The report spans political maneuvering and local figures involved.
May Double Insurance Washington January 5 A proposal to authorize federal insurance of bank deposits up to 10000 is under consideration by members of the house banking committee.
New York reports holiday retail sales running well ahead of the prior year. Bradstreet notes gains from 4 to 10 percent in the week, versus 2 to 6 percent in the prior week. The report emphasizes strong consumer activity despite the holiday period.
General Otis will command about 65 000 troops after the transport Grant arrives in the Philippines from San Francisco on the 21st ul time with the Forty eighth volunteer infantry colored. Senator Beveridge urged retention in Congress yesterday. Mail carriers report carrying mail by hand since Christmas. T O Hanson buys Shimmons building to open a general department store soon. Miss Carrie Watson returns from Chicago for holidays. Mrs George Banks hosts a dinner for twelve with pink and white carnations. Fern and Neva Shane host Thursday afternoon gathering with numerous friends including Alice Templin and others.
Mickey Rooney, the top box office star, visited Tropical Park in Miami but was barred from the races by Florida law that prohibits minors at race tracks. He is 19 years old.
Readable fragments show a dense list of radio programs for KMBC WDAP WREN WDAF WRIEN and others on Friday evening January 5 including variety shows orchestras news broadcasts sports and dance programs with multiple timeslots and many performers such as Glenn Miller Tediey Inich and Captain Midnight.
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