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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1940
Page
4
Lawrence Kansas edition lists staff and office details with subscription rates for carrier and mail options. Rates show one week, calendar month, and annual terms with price variations by distance from Lawrence.
A biblical quotation from Isaiah 41 10 urges readers not to fear and promises God will strengthen help and uphold with righteousness in a faithful message.
The Taft speech Here s How to Balance the Budget draws praise from the Omaha World Herald for its first proposal urging the President to commit to balancing the federal budget now. Pittsburgh Headlight notes Taft s blunt style, while most expect the President to respond with pointed remarks and Taft to stand firm under White House sarcasm.
A critique argues that special defense tax proposals risk discriminatory use of privileges and favoritism. It cites a labor board hearing where testimony suggested cases were advanced as favors to labor groups and warns that quasi-judicial tax bodies foster confusion and injustice.
Naval Secretary Edison urged giving the President power to commandeer factories for naval construction in peace. The idea, seen as a trial balloon by some, drew hostile reception and may fade. The proposal highlights New Deal push for central government power and contrasts with republican insistence on public justification.
In western Kansas on a snowy Saturday old timers recalled the 1886 blizzard that killed several people and froze cattle. The current snowfall did not bring blizzard conditions though high winds were sparse in most areas.
Blanket covered most of the state evenly signaling a historic winter condition that has preceded many of the state’s best crop years. Early forecasts suggest favorable growing conditions and potential strong yields statewide.
Relieved negotiations for a trade treaty with Argentina have been discontinued amid administration support for reciprocal pacts. Agriculture opposes the deal, arguing imports worsen farm surpluses, while Secretary Hull says overall farm markets grow from higher factory worker purchasing power. The clash signals political danger in an election year.
The discussion questions whether pouring money into buildings suffices for a defense emergency. The argument stresses troops and arms as essential, noting temporary housing worked before and suggesting pump-priming concepts may be included in current defense plans.
English observers reacted to cabinet changes announced unexpectedly on Saturday. They were puzzled by the reasons and warned that swapping horses in the middle of the stream is risky, creating a temporarily unsettling effect on governance.
Harry Colmery of Topeka, former national commander of the American Legion, is a candidate to be a delegate to the Republican national convention from Kansas First district. His record marks him as one of the Legion's ablest leaders and would strengthen the Kansas delegation at the convention.
Experts say wheat dusting has only a remote chance to yield a crop but farmers in the plains have taken slim chances before. Fourteen inches of snow blankets large Kansas areas, hinting at another challenging season ahead for growers.
The resignation of Kansas City’s mayor strips the political machine of the veil of respectability that previously shielded its actions, signaling a shift in governance as private conduct becomes visible to the public.
A World-Herald caption notes a recent Stalin photo where his suit appears unpressed and his boots look worn and untreated, suggesting neglect in appearance.
To young men. Another great danger in driving with one arm is that you're so likely to skid into a church. Thomaston Georgia Times notes the perils of impaired control and collision risk.
The Forward Lawrence movement kicks off with a Chamber of Commerce dinner attended by about 100 members of the citizen's advisory committee. Dr. Frank F. Jaynes spoke as educational director of the American City Bureau.
Marion Ellet critiques calls to police a Massachusetts woman for naming her dog Hitler amid wartime patriotism. She warns of hysteria and the danger to innocent animals as democracy’s zealotry rises and echoes past anti German campaigns. She recalls World War I incidents and warns that intellectual degradation fuels conflict.
A scientific expedition leaves from Albuquerque to trace Coronado 400 years after his southwestern trek. Researchers plan to map the explorer's entry route into the current United States from Mexico via Tucson and to unveil a $10,000 Coronado centennial monument. The team includes Aubrey Neasham H D Walter Ward Yaerer and George Hammond. A timber cutting accident in Hanover Kansas claims Ernest Rettig, 47, with fatal injuries from two leg fractures and shock.
The article explains daily copper needs, its link with iron in red blood cells, and common dietary sources. It notes babies’ copper reserves, copper distribution in the body, and that most adults have enough stored. It cites U.S. Department of Agriculture surveys showing diets supply 2 to 8 milligrams daily.
In wartime London Mary Carroll, an American fashion expert, faces poverty and career woes until Dr. Gilbert Lenox proposes a marriage of convenience to secure her stability. Mary secretly longs for Vincent Gregg, the scarred American lodger, and resolves to see him despite danger and social peril. Carla Marchetta looms as a rival.
A collage of remarks spans antitrust enforcement, food labor, Chinese reform, egoism in diplomacy, health and happiness, and a plug for the Journal World classifieds. Notable voices include Corwin D. Edwards Clifford Tower Hu Shih Edouard Daladier and John N. Garner. The piece blends political, culinary and promotional notes into a single column snapshot.
The North crown Ottawa district meeting is postponed to February 13. Bak er college plans a choral society meeting next Wednesday at 7 PM at First Methodist church inviting all singers to join and prepare Handel Messiah under Prof Ledore aiming for a 125 voice chorus.
A dense list of radio lineups across stations KMBC WDAF WREN and others for Monday January 8 including varying shows from Bud Barton to I Love a Mystery and Sherlock Holmes Adventures with news summaries weather forecasts sports updates and late-night dance orchestras. The fragment also includes Tuesday January 9 schedules and a department of speech cast listing.
Mrs Perry Stover was moved to a Topeka hospital for treatment on Friday. Her cousin Merrill Rutter of Topeka accompanied Miss Wiley who was taken by Clyde Stewart in his ambulance.
Scarface Al Capone left his hospital bed today and moved into a house in Baltimore as doctors assess his lingering brain illness from prison. Dr. Joseph I. Moore said the departure was announced and cautioned it was too early to judge any benefit from hospitalization.
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