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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1940
Page
2
Helsinki reports Soviet Russia aims to crush Finland this winter despite spring promise. New air bases enable bombers to fly to Finland and back multiple times daily as losses reach 836 bombers and about 18 civilians killed in the week.
Rome cabinet under Mussolini approves steps to boost Italy's armed forces efficiency and welfare. Provisions include pension improvements and expanded officer training for modern warfare, front line reserve officer draft aims, war experience criteria for second lieutenants, faster airman promotion, special naval and army allowances, and an honor roll for wounded or ill servicemembers. Other honors cited for the Albanian expedition.
The debate over Unity Freeman-Mitford’s return from Germany continued in the House of Commons. War Secretary Oliver Stanley said Folkestone only used normal wartime precautions with two extra sentries when she was brought back on a stretcher. Authorities said no special expense was involved. Freeman-Mitford, daughter of Lord Redesdale, arrived with a bandaged neck and reports of a possible bullet wound remained unconfirmed.
Switzerland elder statesman Giuseppe Mota, aged 69, died early today in Bern. He served five times as president and had been a government member since 1911, chief of the political department at his death.
A list of soldiers including William T. Sherman Artemis Ward Richard Montgomery George A. Custer Joyce Kilmer appears to link each to a war. Fill in the war associated with each fighter, noting their service in major U S conflicts and any other distinguished fields.
More than 1600 dollars have been received for the Flower fund of the Kansas University Endowment association. The fund honors John Battenfeld, a KU student, and will fund lasting projects or aid self supporting students. Gifts to the Flower fund are acknowledged to donors and notified to the bereaved family.
Henry Eibest, 80, died at his home north of Midland. Funeral at Rumsey funeral home Thursday at 2 PM. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Survived by widow, two daughters Mrs George Robinson and Mrs O H Correa of Lawrence, and three grandchildren.
Mrs Viola Garrett of Dorrance Kansas mother of Mrs P D Pittman of Lawrence died Sunday night Funeral services are planned for Wednesday in Dorrance Rev and Mrs Pittman traveled from Lawrence after learning of her illness Rev P D Pittman serves at the Assembly of God church
Washington January 23 1940s story reports a CPA charge that Representative Dies D Tex associated with a "prominent collaborator" of the Christian Front prompting denials and renewed House sentiment for renewing the Dies committee on un American activities.
Fraternity members underwent lie detector tests conducted by the state fire marshal's office Sunday. Questions covered climate and travel with quick yes or no answers, while some suspects noted odors during questioning. The exams were staggered across Sundays with the rest of the group tested previously. Sundays chosen for lack of classes and not religious reasons.
Charles S. Fulton, a former law partner of Federal Judge Walter Huxman, died after a long illness in Hutchinson. Fulton, born in Iowa, moved to the area in 1890 and was a Kansas University law school graduate. He served as probate judge for eight years, retiring in 1920.
Mr and Mrs E P Addy attended the wedding of Miss Gertrude Arnold of Emporia to Mr Deloy Heath of Emporia on Sunday afternoon in Emporia. George Ware of 401 Maine street has recovered and can be outdoors again. Mrs Dolph Simons joined Mrs George Bullene for a Wichita luncheon during the Kansas Press Association meeting. Mrs Bullene, recently moved from Lawrence, works for the Innes store and bought a new home in a southeastern city district.
Fire swept Baron's shoe store and the Bon Ton dress shop in downtown Kansas City causing about 30000 in damage. Fire Chief Thomas J. Hardwick ordered an investigation after reports of a double explosion. The Hub Loan company and Paul Kessell's clothing store were damaged by smoke and water. No injuries. a dozen people fled the Commerce hotel in night clothing.
Earl Browder, head of the American Communist Party, is found guilty on two passport fraud counts in a four day trial and faces four years in prison and a $2,000 fine. He claims the case is part of a federal campaign against civil rights and attacks Roosevelt and Justice Murphy at a Lenin memorial rally afterward.
Claflin Kan January 23 a bank robber fled with money after forcing workers into a vault. marshal Adams, shot four times during pursuit, collapsed and died. Hunter a 29 year old mill employee formerly of Great Bend was killed by the Claflin marshal after a bank robbery spree. The money recovered includes currency and silver. Hunter had been in Claflin about five years and was married with a wife and two children.
Lawrence report tracks Nehi bottling works proprietor Heard in Lawrence and Miss Marie Hess plans marriage to Dr. Martin Conway in Chicago. Notes on Hess career from nurse to United Airlines chief stewardess and on Lawrence weather and local items. Also mentions, lawmaker candidacy talks and a school business article.
The agriculture department reported 1939 sugar deliveries by importers refiners and beet processors at 6 722 149 short tons and 1938 deliveries 6 574 457 tons. Raw sugar stocks held by refiners on December 31 were 472 811 tons versus 270 324 a year earlier.
London reports a parliamentary debate pressed for lighter blackout rules amid rising war casualties. MPs cited 4 183 highway deaths during four months of blackout and more than 2 500 military deaths, while air ministry and observers signaled the blackout would stay for security.
Linwood residents entertained guests from Monticello and Lawrence. Mr and Mrs F L Kueker hosted with their daughter, while Miss Betty Gene Kirkman returned to her grandmother Mrs Rose Kirkman to finish the school year. Caldwell Davis Jr of Bronson and Mr and Mrs Harry Harbaugh welcomed him for a weekend visit.
First Mortgage Loans on farms business property and residents at 4 4 percent to 5 percent. New FHA rate 4 14 percent. Quick service. S C Hinshaw. Phone 539. Eldridge Hotel Building.
Washington officials raised questions about Solomon Lippman a 27 year old board attorney after testimony showed he had only tried an uncontested divorce case in private practice and had been hired raised and transferred amid criticism of inexperience and insulting conduct.
Jan 23 report: Japanese ambassador Horinouchi was informed by the State Department that post treaty commercial relations with the United States would depend on Tanen's stance regarding Americans in China. The note frames retaliatory or cooperative steps by the two nations around the treaty's expiration Friday.
Willis Westbrook, retired banker, died today in Peabody Kansas. He served 41 years with the First National Bank of Peabody. The funeral is planned for Thursday morning.
President Roosevelt urged the joint development of navigation and power on the St Lawrence as beneficial for Buffalo and the Midwest. He supported diverting Lake Michigan water for Chicago barge transport while insisting every drop go through a disposal plant. He noted cooperation with Canada to supply water for southbound traffic.
Thomas J. Tanner, 75, long time grain editor for the Drovers Telegram, died last night. He joined the Telegram staff in 1905 after earlier serving as grain reporter for the Kansas City World and Times.
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