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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1940
Page
3
War prospects and the likelihood of a prolonged conflict
The article notes the war may last beyond a year with three indicators suggesting no early peace: Pope Pius XII’s cautious view, Churchill’s warning to neutrals, and Italy’s large military budget. It argues only a moral collapse in one belligerent could alter this outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope Pius
Roosevelt
Rome
Winston Churchill
Italy
Tax Burden Increases Sharply Across United States
Tax collections in 1988 totaled 14.811 billion dollars, up from 52.295 billion in 1912. The sixfold rise over a quarter century signals the direction of national policy as tax receipts consume a larger share of income and workers' yearly earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Clif Stratton
Washington
Topeka
The Late Senator Borah’s Reserved Public Stance
In his career Borah rarely revisited Lawrence where he studied for two years and avoided frequent public speaking. He earned respect from opponents yet avoided being a political mixer, staying aloof and focused on Idaho matters with a long senate tenure proving his stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borah
Lawrence
Senate
Idaho
Kansas Day gathering of Republicans in Topeka
Republicans meet in Topeka on Kansas Day to revive party efforts and fence riding as the political calendar primes for the next month. Democrats prepare their capital city assembly on February 22 to pursue similar organizing and outreach in Washington, with both parties eyeing campaign gains and exposed margins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Topeka
Washington
Kansas Primary Draws National Attention Topeka Visit
Republicans plan a rapid Kansas trip this weekend to assess the race as grassroots sentiment and local party structure attract interest from national committees down to county groups. The outcome of the primary will influence subsequent campaign moves in Washington and state capitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
National
Topeka
Unseasonable Cold Grip Reaches Deep South
A Saturday report notes a southward cold blast bringing rare freezes to Florida and the gulf coast with Mobile bay ice formation. The Gulf of Mexico arm freezing is unusual for this latitude, while Kansas endures colder conditions, contrasting with southern expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Gulf Shore
Mobile Bay
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf Coast
Kansas
Deep South
Opinions on Labor Act Revisions From American Vocational Groups
Polls among vocational groups show a majority favor revising the Wagner act and a minority calling for repeal. Most respondents urge changes to fix imperfections and ensure a square deal for all covered by the act, while some consider continuation in its present form.
Laplanders Adapted to Cold Weather Comfort
Laplanders are said to be adjusted to weather that makes them feel most comfortable in a temperature slightly above freezing. They probably are the only people who are enjoying the present winter.
Grasshopper Control Request From 26 Western States
A farm conference representing 26 western states urged Congress to appropriate 3 500 000 dollars for grasshopper control. The pest was highlighted as nearly as important as some minority political groups in the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western States
Congress
First Northwest Territories Municipal Government Formed
The first municipal government in the Northwest Territories of Canada is established at Yellowknife and will begin operation on January 1, 1940. The territories include islands north of the mainland and areas north of 60 degrees, with about 1,309,682 square miles and a population near 10,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest Territories
Canada
Yellowknife
Yukon
Territory
Hudson Bay
King George Opens Five Power Naval Conference
King George opened the five power naval conference with a six minute speech broadcast worldwide. The Forward Lawrence civic drive drew 300 community members at the Masonic temple ahead of the Chamber of Commerce membership campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King George
England
Lawrence
Masonic Temple
Chamber of Commerce
Cliff Titus
Joplin
Oscar Learnard
East Twenty-third Street
Haskell Institute
Vermont Street
Emmett J. Holland
Charles Parker
Eh Rogers
K. A
Charles
Buddy) Rogers
National Association of Letter Carriers
Green Owl Tea Room
Bridge
C. E. Hallock
Topeka
C.’ B. Hosford
J. E. Mercer
Hosford
Clarence’ Reynolds
Frank Wade
W. K. McClain
S. P. Moyer
Legacy of Prof Dyche and early Kansas women sailors event
Twenty five years ago Prof. Lewis Lindsay Dyche died at Topeka Stor mont hospital after a week of heart disease. His youth showed reading challenges but he pursued self made education at the University of Kansas and lived in a tent near the university museum while mounting mammal collections. Lawrence begins jitney car service for five cents joining Humane Society notes and 1914 officers. Snow returns to Lawrence with about one and a half inches of accumulation. Mrs C L Linton hosted a family dinner for Mr and Mrs Fred Soxman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Lindsay Dyche
Stormont Hospital
Topeka
Dyche
University of Kansas
Museum of
Kansas University
North America
Lawrence
Kansas City
the Humane Society
E. T.mason
Reed B. Dale
Sarah Radcliffe
Helen Becker
J.R. Holmes
J. L. Brady
R. E. Barnes
W. E.brothersby
George J. Barker
C. L. Linton
Fred Soxman
Mary Chooses Loyalty Over Love in Wartime Flight
In wartime London, Vincent Gregg urges Mary Carroll to flee with him by plane, while Dr. Gilbert Lenox waits as her steadfast future. Mary grapples with fate, loyalty, and the price of escape before deciding her path as the city wakes to a new day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Carroll
London
Vincent Gregg
Mary
Carla Marchetta
Gilbert Lenox
Vincent
Whinne Fear in Wartime Musings on Hoover and Plots
A humorous meditation on fear of Nazi plots and bureaucratic paranoia. The author equates whinnes with terrorists and imagines swapping phobias with J Edgar Hoover, accusing fear of insidious power while lampooning sensationalism and public alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bach
New York City
F.B.1
Bureau of Investigation
Christ
Hansen
Ottawa Man Dies After Railroad Accident in Kansas
Clif ford R. Jones of Ottawa Kansas aged 42 died from injuries suffered when he fell beneath a freight train at Haviland. He lost one leg and sustained severe injuries while trying to reach Needles to seek a railroad construction job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Needles
Cal
Clifford R. Jones
Ottawa
Kan
Haviland
Jones
Anti gossip society formed in Springfield Mo on women
Dispatch notes a Woman's Self Elevating Society organized in Springfield to pledge members to speak no evil about other women. Also mentions icy sidewalks, Wichita and Lawrence streetcar plans, a dry goods salesman salary, Angora goats driving through town, a social evening for Miss Parrot and Miss Menet, a North Carolina rep's anti lynching bill, and two Kansas City killers hanged in Fort Scott after jail escape attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Wichita
Lawrence
Florence Parrot
Margaret Menet
White
North Carolina
United States
Kansas City
Fort Scott
Kan
Diet for gout and its dietary controls by a doctor
The article explains gout as a disease of overweight middle aged men, notes its typical joint targets and possible ear calcifications, and emphasizes diet to limit purines and fat. It advises milk, cereals, white bread, fruits, water, and fruit juices while avoiding meat, broths, organs, fowl, and seafood. It cautions about toxic pain drugs and liver risks from cinhophen under medical supervision.
Leaders Comment On War Aims And Peace
Quotes from Henry Wallace Finland's Kallio Sir John Anderson Adolph Sabath and Neville Chamberlain reflect views on honesty peace and government efficiency amid war. The collection notes differing attitudes toward treaties and public support for wartime plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Sir John Anderson
Mary and Gilbert Reunite After Vincent’s Escape
Mary embraces Gilbert Lenox as Vincent Gregg escapes. Inspector Babcock praises Mary’s role in saving the Regency while Felix Marchetta’s confederate is revealed. Mary plans to report to Scotland Yard, acknowledging the danger her sweetheart faces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent
Mary
Scotland Yard
Gilbert Lenox
Gilbert
Inspector Babcock
Carla Marchetta
Vincent Gregg
Felix
Baldwin Social News Notes House Guests and Travel
Baldwin residents host visitors from Kansas City Tulsa Sapulpa Delphi and Chicago. Family illnesses moves and recoveries accompany dinners birthday celebrations and weekend visits as relatives travel through Texas Indiana and Kansas.
Radio Schedule Highlights From Jan 22 Night Broadcasts
Broad list of 1930s era radio programs with stations WREN KMBC WDAF WDARF and others. Mentions Bud Barton Sherlock Holmes Adventures Tom Mix Orchestras Tales and variety shows across evening into late night with news summaries weather forecasts and dance orchestras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
Bud Barton
KMBC
Ed McConnell
WDARF
Jack Armstrong
KMUC
WDAPF
Tom Mix
KKMBC
Fred Waring
Orch
WDAF
WRIEN
Ottawa Univ
Andre Kostelanetz
KMAC
Richard Crooks
Green Hornet
Doctor L. Q
Matthew Woll
Alec Templeton
NBC
Guy Lombardo
Little OP
Holywood
Newsecast
National Radio Forum
Kmebchh
VO Kaltenborn
Abe Lincoln
Kenals
Amos and
Andy
WDAP
Newseeast
Lum and
Abner
Shib5
Smilin
Ed’ McConnell
Woap
Jick Armstrong
WRAEB
Bonnie and the Boys
INMBC
WDAR
NMBC
Europe
Wdapfp
Thomas EE. Dewey
Kmblu
WihAr—stuiio
Kilb
7TV
WHREN
Aldrich
Wmiec
Edward G. Robinson
Johnuny
WRAL
Horace Heidt
Tibdle
Wriesn
Cavalcade of America
Kmblc
We, the People
Wnarf
Mr. Weeks
Kamlic
Wrens Junior C
Af C
Glenn Miller
WLAL
Bob Hope
WMGC
Hans Flath
Roy Shield
Brent House
WDAL
Walter
Irene Rich
KMGBC
Amos and Andy
WDAK
Jhmny Fidler
Elverwater
Breeze
WMBC
Lang Thompson
Muehlebach
Jack Teagarden
KMGU
WDA
Moonbeams
Hij
WKBC
Louis Armstrong
Jan Savitt
Meadow Brook
Hess
WRINN
Wrin
Krmbc—Newsecret
Local Social Notes Mention Grace Shultz Visit
Miss Grace Shultz visits at her uncle and aunt’s home near Lawrence. She plans to remain several days before returning to Leavenworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ents
Leavenworth
Miss Grace Shultz
Lawrence
Veteran Railroad Agent Dies in Coffeyville
Joseph L. Turner aged 63, longtime Missouri Kansas Texas railroad agent, died Sunday in Coffeyville Kansas. Turner served 25 years as agent and 42 years with the railroad. He was a veteran employee of the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffeyville
Kan
Joseph L. Turner
Missouri- Kansas-Texas
Heral
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