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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1940
Page
4
A biblical verse adapts Psalm 37 23 to 24 about a good man guided by the Lord. It promises that he may fall but will not be utterly cast down, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.
The article describes a Senate approval plan for a joint congressional budget making committee to draft a budget, aiming to reconcile federal revenue with spending. It notes deficits are viewed as unavoidable and that debt nears the legal limit, with Congress hesitant to accept the president’s figures.
A January thaw ends a long stretch of below freezing and challenges residents to adapt their routines. The article notes the first above freezing day since Christmas and reflects on how people cope with shifting temperatures and safer, steadier cold periods.
Several groups show interest in President Roosevelt pursuing a peace initiative at the first favorable opportunity. Neutral powers plan ahead while European belligerents prepare for harsher land offensives as winter yields to better conditions. Prospective mediators face bleak prospects and expect a tougher war before any peace, with tests likely before a settlement.
A Michigan county asks relief families to choose if motor cars are needed for aid. Families decide to keep or surrender their license plates. So far 50 kept cars and left relief while 83 surrendered tags to stay on relief rolls.
The Finns have destroyed two Russian divisions in rapid winter maneuvers and now seek to sever a third division from its supply line to remove it from active units. Russians realize their only defense may be to abandon bases as Finnish assaults intensify.
A remark warns about a strong Finnish inclination to seize or overwhelm a whole division at once, urging caution and strategic restraint. The statement frames the risk in military or organizational terms and calls for careful planning.
A Finnish official expressed sincere appreciation for the League of Nations effort to organize active assistance for Finland. While the League failed to prevent war, it is committed to ensuring this aid turns out right for Finland among its member states.
The text says Kansas City workers faced repeated pay reductions to sustain ghost rolls for city bosses. The burden hit the poorest workers hardest, while jobs remained even at half pay. Grand juries reportedly freed city employees from padding, ending the padded rolls.
Buenos Aires endures a severe heat wave with summer conditions intensifying. The piece notes how residents seek relief from extreme temperatures and compares it to longstanding concerns over snow removal and keeping homes and businesses warm since Christmas.
Busts of raids on coastal targets mark daily battles between Britain and Germany with air armadas poised for a forthcoming gathering. The fighting shifts from land to irregular aerial strikes as both sides press for advantage.
Governor Long of Louisiana was edited off the radio to preserve pure speech. Broadcasters struggle to teach microphone manners across stations and programs.
The Detroit Free Press reports President Roosevelt’s message to Congress warns that overstatement bitterness and drum beating harm nations and the nation alike. It urges marked copies to Ickes Hopkins and Lewis and a copy for the executive desk blotter to promote peace and steady debate.
A Finnish conference on defense problems faced the reality of a looming Russian invasion. As questions were nearly finished, a participant posed a stark challenge about the population odds, noting 3,500,000 Finns against 170,000,000 Russians and asking how all Russians could be buried.
A Dallas Morning News quote says we could improve policy with fewer economists and more economizers, highlighting a call for practical approach over theoretical focus.
The complete leadership for the Forward Lawrence campaign of the Chamber of Commerce was announced by Chairman H. C. Constant and President C. B. Holmes. A. B. Weaver chairs the activities fund. Walter H. Varnum is general sales manager with W. W. Curfman Frank W. McDonald and J. Wayne McCoy as chiefs.
Marion Ellet critiques Soviet Russia and American Friends of Soviet Russia as disillusioned, noting the closure of their New York headquarters after the Nazi Soviet pact and Finland invasion. She argues Communism degrades humanity and predicts its downfall as the world questions its viability and leaders seek stronger allies.
The article notes Arthur Gapper as the first native Kansan chosen governor and records installation of county officers including Sheriff W. J. Cummings and deputies, county attorney J. S. Amick, and clerk Charles Moss. It mentions historical jail conditions, a landon marriage notice, cabinet concerns over British action, a youth curfew note, a Foster Duplicate Whist report, barber shop Sunday restrictions, and related local items.
Senator Glass of Virginia wears a rabbit's foot in a gold mounting from his watch chain a birthday gift from Mrs Woodrow Wilson. He jokes the charm has not brought much luck yet as reporters note his comment with a smile.
Dr. E V Allen argues hypertension is a true disease linked to higher death rates from cancer and should be actively managed. Reduction of blood pressure can improve heart and kidney function, relieve symptoms, and may require careful, ongoing drug therapy under medical supervision.
Mary Carroll, an American fashion expert in wartime London, battles disfigurement and dependence as she rebuilds her career. Dr Gilbert Lenox funds her recovery but Mary vows independence. a Mayfair exhibit by Lady Ponce Townsend sparks renewed purpose and mounting sketches drawing interest from shops and patrons.
A collection of brief historical quotes discusses democracy amid war and crisis. Figures cited include John W. Studebaker Franz von Rintelen Robert A. Taft Connie Barrymore and Frank Murphy expressing views on politics budgets and national fate.
Social visits feature Independence Missouri and Oakland California guests. Rotary Club holds meeting with Baker College officials discussing new policies and perfect attendance. Choral society plans Messiah. Mystery at Midnight staged by American Legion auxiliary with local cast. Campus plays The Green Coat and Ottawa University link showcased. Earl Delafield injured in fall football game.
Thursday and Friday evening listings detail WREN KMBC WDAF programs from 5:30 pm to after midnight. Highlights include Bud Barton, Smilin Ed McConnell, Tom Mix, Orchestrals, News, Vox Pop, and Amos and Andy with a mix of music, dramas, and features across local stations.
A patient underwent a knee operation at the University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City and is rapidly improving. Several from Baker heard Alexander Woollcott speak at the University of Kansas on Wednesday evening.
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