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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1940
Page
4
A devotional reflection centers on the lines from Psalm 119 verses 67 and 71. It notes how hardship redirected the speaker toward patience, learning, and reverence for divine statutes. The text emphasizes growth through affliction and a return to steadfast faith.
President Roosevelt urges congressional leaders to help solve Finland aid, while some congressmen object to its political burden. The move risks breaking neutrality, signaling potential U.S. involvement in the war despite camouflage.
A Lawrence military man says anti-aircraft defenses serve as an attrition tool, not complete protection, signaling that Britain and Germany may soon unleash full air attacks. The piece notes escalating savagery and the likely seasonal start of sustained air campaigns, with both sides able to inflict damage but not fully shield vital industry and communications behind front lines.
Courts are revising Wagner labor law to balance rights for international unions company unions and nonunion workers. Supreme Court opinions support Congress and call for amendments to make the act fairer across varied American industry conditions.
Senator Wagner proposes broadening social security to let the government sell annuities. He argues the state can supply annuities at a lower cost and with broader coverage than private firms.
The text questions government savings in annuities and challenges a senator's claims about reducing costs. It argues administrative charges may not drop to one third of private fees and warns the social security expansion could be a political promise likely to fail. Time is urged to observe how the current program performs.
An analysis notes that Russian troops rely on machine guns and commissars to enforce advances. The Finnish campaign exposed the system as vulnerable, prompting calls for a new approach that appears unbeatable on paper but may prove flawed in reality.
As the lake straddling France and Switzerland froze over enthusiastic skaters ignored the boundary and violated passport rules. Officials marked the line with barriers and patrolled to enforce side separation amid ongoing tensions over borders in Europe.
A bid to end Huey Long's 10 year hold on Louisiana builds to next Tuesday's primaries. One challenger staged a convict parade in New Orleans with exhibits mocking former leaders. The campaign scene remains fiery across the state.
The piece humorously suggests cold weather strengthens the temperate zone dweller by exciting the heart and bile. It extols cold as essential to nature's economy and ends with a sharp, unsafe quip about antifreeze as a remedy for every wrong.
In Omaha the famed physicist contends space is non existent and challenges common perception. The remark follows a public discussion about fundamental reality while critics note its abstract nature.
A Russell Record item quotes a writer stating that girls who puzzle you are more interesting than others and notes a Rus sell boy responds with what others.
Ten year anniversary events took place October 10 to 12 in Lawrence with a net balance of 428.56 remaining after paying all expenses from a 4389.37 cost, announced by J. T. Skinner. The Rev Charles A Richards announced his resignation after eight years as First Christian church pastor, planning to move near Me Allen Texas. Chancellor E H Lindley plans to attend a Hoover dinner in Washington with Mrs Lindley. Mrs E R Learned and Miss Louise Wiedemann hosted a 36 guest Saturday night, Ruth Parker and Sue Todd won bridge prizes, and a silver ladle was given to the guest of honor Mrs Ralph Colman.
The Old Home Town team defeated the Sooners 34 to 22 at Norman, snapping the 31 game winning run. Allen will visit Friday afternoon at Miss May Gardner's house.
In wartime London fashion expert Mary Carroll pursues answers about Carla Marchetta amidst notes of a dead count and Vincent Gregg’s devotion. Dr. Lenox, Dr. O Connell, Lady Ponce Townsend and a blond youth appear as clues unfold toward Mary confronting her own identity.
James Emery Brooks from Glen Ridge New Jersey argues that Congress should show more fairness to workers who earn and lose dollars and to future generations by resisting unneeded spending He laments aggressive demanders and urges lawmakers to protect producers and taxpayers alike.
New York details a wage dispute as Zeke Bonura criticizes a proposed four thousand dollar cut, while shortstop Billy Jurges telephones Giants president Horace Stoneham to note his value after leading NL fielding at his position.
In a Stock holm based reflection, Bill White mocks German women and argues that only a nation of solemn, humorless women could support Hitler. He contends German women’s laughter would disrupt the dictator and warns that serious men, with serious women, intensify power and danger.
The article explains thrombophlebitis as vein lining inflammation with blood clotting. Rest with the patient in bed, hot moist packs, and leg elevation are first steps. X rays and treating underlying infections may help. It warns about embolism risk to brain or lungs and the need for ongoing medical care.
In a 204 to 174 tally the House rejected a constitutional amendment to enfranchise women. Meanwhile local matters include Merchants association plan to install street lights on a single meter and the Lawrence Commercial club electing A Henley as president and James Fitzpatrick as vice president. Firefighters repaired gear and a G A R ceremony installed Sons of Veterans officers led by W H Robinson and J Selig. The Pi Beta Phi alumnae association is noted among fragments.
The house committee on interstate and foreign commerce ordered a favorable report on the Hepburn bill enabling the construction of the Nicaragua canal. Elsewhere the city prepares for possible early Easter bonnet releases amid local events and a shift in grocery ownership to Mesenhimer and Son at Massachusetts and Berkeley. The water works survey found general sanitary adequacy with minor exceptions.
Dave Green a 60 year old produce dealer in Oxford Kansas grappled with an armed bandit and was shot through the left hand. The bandit took 4 dollars in cash and fled with a companion. The Journal World classified page notes readers and results.
Mary enters a private hospital to undergo facial nerve surgery led by Dr. O Connell after receiving a letter from Gilbert. The operation aims to restore her appearance and hopes rise amid wartime doubts, with Carla Marchetta and Vincent Greer appearing in Marys memories.
Kansas youths ages 18 to 24 identified as needy and unemployed by a National Youth Administration survey. Miss Anne Laughlin requests a larger NYA allotment for 1940 to aid unemployed youths. Data from schools clubs and NYA centers. December 31 figures show 5244 out of school work assignments and 5506 eligible for future projects.
A collection of remarks from political and academic figures on governance, taxation, bureaucracy, and public service. Includes Lord Lothian, Elis O. Briges, Warren R. Austin, Harold Ickes, Harlan J. Bushfield, and Samuel N. Stevens.
Saturday evening radio lineup lists programs across stations WREN WDAF KMBC WDAF NMUC and IK MHz. Featured shows include Renfrew Sky Blazers The Green Hornet Gang Busters Arch Oboler's Plays and Milton Berle with orchestras. Local pieces cover safety discussions art census interviews and Europe todays brief.
A dense listing of radio programs across WREN KMBC WDAF and other stations for Sunday and Monday with orchestras, news, dramas, and musical hour blocks. Notable items include Glenn Miller and Sousa era orchestras, news programmes, and variety shows across multiple networks.
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