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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1940
Page
4
The text presents Psalm 9 9 10 about God as refuge for the oppressed and those who seek him. It emphasizes trust in the Lord and his faithfulness. The quotation frames a devotional, likely from a religious page or verse section in a historical newspaper.
AAP report explains proposed government programs funded partly by appropriations and partly by authorizations to spend. Appropriations affect this year's balance. authorizations could allow pre-commitment, masking true spending and delaying debt impact. Critics say it shifts tomorrow's income into today's spending, rewarding large expenditures.
The article critiques explanations by Chamberlain and Hore-Belisha for Hore-Belisha's exit from the cabinet. It argues the talks shed little new fact beyond the resignation itself and notes a tension in British politics over how war should be conducted and who should lead.
In St Joseph notes confirm wide gaps between readings from air port thermometers and the downtown weather bureau. A 21 degree spread observed once, prompting talk of official locations to avoid prideful mislabeling as the nation’s hot spot.
The We and Finland Congress hesitate to select a method that would render aid effectively without incurring trouble or reprisals. Lawmakers seek a cautious storm of assistance that avoids straining U S relations or provoking consequences while aiding Finland.
The piece argues Congress represents American sentiment on aiding Finland against Russia but warns any aid would entangle the U S in Europe. It cites George E. Sokolsky praising Finland as a shared cause and heritage, urging steadfast support as a defense of liberty and civilization beyond oceans.
Indications show Chicago could host the next party nominating conventions if it outbids rivals, with strong sentiment in national committees to nominate there provided the city offers a larger sum than others.
Russian air attacks on Finnish cities fail to soften the front as Finns stand firm. When Russians push, the Finns meet them head on and halt advances, maintaining a stubborn defense in the contested area.
Sub-zero readings reported across the county as a blizzard grips the area. The University notes a nine degree below zero low while heavy snowfall hinders highway patrols. Social notes cover gatherings at Ada Lindell and Mrs. Clok’s homes, bridge prizes, and club meetings. Memorial hospital reports for Mrs. Aston, and remarks on rum runners provoke a brief political aside. Community events and local society news fill the page with reunions, lunches, and lecture notes.
Twenty five years ago Eben Mitchell, son of former congressman Alex Mitchell, was named to an appointment at the United States Naval Academy.
The piece critiques gold policy and defense spending since 1937, noting how gold hoards fund defense while risking market consequences. It laments shifting away from the gold standard, questions tradeoffs for raw materials, and warns of future fiscal hangovers amid wartime demands and public alarm. It ends with eye disease hygiene advice unrelated to the main issue.
The article notes trachoma infection affects about half the world, especially the poor in Egypt, Palestine, India, China, and Japan. It explains transmission through contaminated hands, towels, handkerchiefs, pillows, sneezing, and flies, stressing the need for strict eye cleanliness to prevent spread.
Cast act out a dramatization of Cinderella by Grace Olsen Wistler arranged by Mrs Deal Six for a Children's Theater performance. The prince vows to marry the foot that fits the crystal slipper and searches the kingdom. The tale follows Cinderella fleeing at midnight and the revelation at the palace gate through the crystal slipper.
Secretary Long and Rear Admiral Bradford urged government construction of a Pacific cable before a senate committee. The town notes mixed social and local updates including theater disappointments and local events.
A royal herald presents a crystal slipper sought by many dames. Cinderella, revealed as the Fairy Queen’s God-child, fits the slipper and marries the Prince of Petunia. A public holiday is proclaimed for the wedding and a ball invites all guests.
About 75 persons attended the January meeting in Old High auditorium as Prof. Waldemar Geltch lectured Europe Today. He argued differences between Americans and Europeans stem from education and noted views on Italy Germany Austria Denmark and the Rome Berlin axis with comments on Nazi youth and the Versailles era.
Four Salvation Army workers died and five were injured when a blaze destroyed the industrial home at McKee and Rothwell streets in Houston. Twenty slept in the quarters. three leapt from a second story window and were hurt. Thirteen were rescued from the second story by ladders as Fire Chief Homer Lyles offered no cause.
Mary Carroll wakes in wartime London to a revived life and faces a love triangle with Vincent Gregg and Carla Marchetta. Gilbert Lenox returns as a surgeon and reveals Mary’s true identity, forcing choices about love, loyalty, and future plans amid Moravia sinking hearings and hospital duties.
Fred Lee Siscoe born January 6 1871 in Ohio died December 18 1989 age 68 11 18 buried Mount Sidney Linwood. He married Augusta Bedsaul in 1892 later living at Linwood Siscoe bottoms farm later in Lawrence. Survived by wife daughter Ellen Hedrick two sons Arthur and Rey brothers Clyde Cline Gene sisters Maude Perry Jennie five grandchildren two great grandchildren.
Radio listings for Wednesday and Thursday January 17 18 show a dense flow of programs across WREN KMBC WDAF and other stations. Notable items include Bud Barton Tom Mix Firebrand shows Love a Mystery and Captain Midnight along with orchestras Glenn Miller Kay Kyser and Fred Waring. The schedule spans from 5:30 P M to after midnight with news weather and public affairs segments.
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