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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1940
Page
4
Who Can Be Neutral Is Question For Christian World
A declaration by 33 Protestant clergy and laymen argues Christians cannot remain neutral amid international conflicts. It warns war endangers Christian civilization, justice, freedom of thought, worship, and international cooperation, and calls for action beyond moral stance. The piece notes Ethiopia, Poland, Austria, Czechoslovakia, and the Baltic states illustrate danger, with China and Finland later under threat. It concludes that terms of action must follow hardening understanding of goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethiopia
Poland
Austria
Czechoslovakia
Baltic States
China
Finland
Browder Conviction Highlights Passport Mill Crackdown
Earl Browder was found guilty in the government case for using names of others to obtain passports. The verdict marks a success for efforts to shut down passport mills run largely through communist intrigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Browder
America
Nephew of NLRB official cited for federal job value
A witness before Congress stated the nephew of an NLRB official received a federal post paying 2600 dollars yearly. The testimony suggested his services were worth about 50 dollars a month, sparking questions about whether the figure is a knock or boost to the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NLRB
Congressional Investigating Committee
Unclear Case Dives Into New Deal Return Question
Fragmentary remark weighs whether the case signals a frowned upon pattern or a new high in the effectiveness of New Deal style spending. The text offers no concrete facts, dates, or named entities to specify a judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ries
Hoover Leads Swift Finnish Relief Drive Amid Debates
The first million dollars of the Finnish civilian war relief fund has been raised and dispatched. Herbert Hoover is credited with the prompt action and for setting up a project free of political objections. Americans and Finns benefit from Hoover’s return to wartime relief strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finland
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Dies committee under fire over Christian Front critique
The Dies committee faces criticism for not probing the Christian Front plot while Congress plans to continue its work, asserting the committee’s investigations were of value. Father Coughlin endorses the Front in sympathy but denies formal ties, and the Journal-World condemns officials who privately echo subversive aims while opposing fascism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dies Committee
Christian Front
Congress
Father Coughlin
Journal-World
United States
Russians and Finns face new winter front on frozen Gulf
The freezing Gulf of Finland opens a new front for Russian aggression against Finland and gives Finns a chance to strike. Winter ice roads were central to the Russian campaign plan before the assault attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf of Finland
Kansas City Mayor Race Early April Decision Looms
The new Kansas City mayor faces a brief term with a chance to prove leadership. The incumbent and voters may have sized each other up by April to decide whether to keep or change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Take care of your pennies and the tax collector will take care of your dollars
A brief aphorism from the Washington Post emphasizing prudent budgeting and the government's role in collecting taxes as a safeguard for public finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Haucke announces GOP governor bid in primary
Frank Haucke of Council Grove said today he would run as a Republican candidate for governor subject to the Republican primaries. The piece lists Democratic and regional political context and notes weather and social events in Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Kansas
Mary Elder
Harold Walker
Walker
Merle -Evans
Minnie Weickert
Gale Evans
Mildred Elder
Miss Weickert
Miss Evans
Peggy Knotts
Guy Albright
The Captain's Daughter Opens With a Fashion Clash
Marie la Porte, a model on New York's 57th Street, confronts Lynda Martin in Warner's shop as Lynda selects a red gown for her debut. Marie's homeward return to the La Porte family barge district leads into a riverfront tense night where truckers and bargemen clash, signaling trouble for Marie and her world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie la Porte
Dan Donovan
Marie
Tommy Ryan
Linda Martin
Dan
Baptiste la Porte
Paul Warner
Lynda Martin
New York
Warner
57Th Street
South Street
Stork Club
el Morocco
Tommy
South Ferry
Canal Boat
Pier 6
Molly
la Porte
Seamen’s Institute
William Borah a Conscientious Opponent of the New Deal
The essay extols Senator William Borah of Idaho as a reformer and vigorous critic of the New Deal. It praises his intellectual honesty, opposition to Roosevelt’s court reform, and defense of neutral and democratic principles, noting his willingness to sacrifice immediate politics for larger ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borah
Idaho
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Ivote
Europe
Local campaign forms to stamp out cigarette use
Delegates from every Lawrence society met in the high school auditorium to organize a temporary league aimed at eradicating the cigarette evil. Pageant of social events includes a miscelaneous shower for Eunice Powell and a leg shower of campus and legislative activity with Opal Kennedy and Ethel McGrevey in Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Topeka
Lewis L. Dyche
University Museum
Kansas
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Robinson
John Hermann
Eunice Powell
Ernest Brown
Mary Underwood
Emma
Quotations From Leaders and Personalities
A collage of statements from John F Cassidy Charles E Coughlin Frank Murphy and Ernest LaPoint featuring calls for security measures and political stances. The Journal World notes a classified wage ad targeting readers with results.
Forty Years Ago Curfew Shapes Evening Noise
A reminiscence notes curfew length, new telephone poles, and local readings. Lawrence residents discuss literature, university English work, social visits at Kate Dinsmoor’s, Rough Rider club activity, Poehler home gathering, and whist club scores by Miss Morris and Mrs Gifford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telephone Company
Lawrence
David Harum
Richard Carvel
Professor Hopkins
University
Kate Dinsmoor
Rough Rider Bicycle Club
Poehler
South Lawrence
Sam Elliott
Emma Hoge
Anna Moore
Nellie Morris
Henry Martin
Miss Morris
Gifford
Baldwin News Highlights Local Social And Civic Events
Paul Kochan Jr. out sick this week. Mrs. Cavert visits Baldwin. Wood drives her to Ottawa for train to Independence. Dr Chubb to speak at Christian Endeavor convention in Missouri. Prof Rice announces Loyal Minnips will sing in Messiah at Salawin church March 17. Alpha Chi Omega house roof fire. minor damage, roof repaired. PEO Sisterhood CK chapter observes first anniversary with luncheon at College cafe. Lloyd McHenry group visits Fairview. Rankin visits Topeka sister Laura Ewing. President Horn returns from two week trip to major U.S. cities. Mrs Gessner and baby Emilie to Baldwin from Memorial hospital. Leisure Hour club dinner planned at College cafe. Mrs Wood chairs dinner committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Kochan, Jr
W. C. Cavert
Independence
Virgil Wood
Dreamraven
Spoti
Sigma Phi Ensilon
P.E.O. Sisterhood
College Cafe
P.E.C
Allen Brannock
Dream Haven
Wood
Cavert
P E.D
Ralph Harman
Maclure Butcher
E N. Martin
Beulah Tharpe
Lloyd McHenry
Shirley
Fairview
Baldwin
Margaret
Madelyn
Roberta McHenry
Robert E. McHenry
I. C. Rankin
Topeka
Laura Ewing
Nelson P. Horn
New York
Washington
D. C
Boston
Detroit
Baker
Ben A. Gessner
Emilie
Memorial Hospital
Lawrence
Leisure Hour Club
Two Steamers Sink After Mines Off English Coast
London Jan 23 Two steamers the British Batanglia 1523 tons and the Norwegian Pluto 1598 tons sank today after striking mines off the northeast coast of England with loss of the ships and crew details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pluto
England
Shifting Views on Tonsil Removal and X Ray Therapy
The article reviews changing medical attitudes toward tonsillectomy. It notes earlier practice to remove enlarged tonsils, now favoring conservative care. X ray therapy is discussed as a selective option mainly for enlarged noninfected tonsils, with mixed physician opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Fishbien
Journal of the American Medical Association
Radio Listings for January 23 and 24 Evening Schedule
Radio guide lists WREN KMBC WDAF programs across Jan 23 and 24 with Bud Barton Jack Armstrong Tom Mix and more. Entries include news Kellogg Orchestra Burns and Allen Captain Midnight Hollywood Playhouse and various dance and time programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
Bud Barton
KMBC
Smilin’ Ed" McConnell
WDAF
Jack Armstrong
Tom Mix
Orphan Annie
Bonnie and the Boys
Fred Waring
Orch
Thomas E. Dewey
Km65c
Aldrich
Edward G. Robinson
Johnny
Horace Heldt
Cavalcade of
America
Mr. Weeks
Fibber McGea
Junior C
Glenn Miller
Bob Hope
Hans Flath
Roy Shield
Brent House
Walter
Kmmtic
Irene Rich
Amos and
Andy
Jimmy Fidler
Ednegate
Beach Or
Iiuuux
Jon Breeze
KXMBC
Lang Thompson
Muehiebach
Wren—Jaack
Skinn
Ed McMonneil
Whkien
Pinocchio
MMBC
KAMBC
Europe
KKMBC
Burns and Allen
Paul Barron
WDAK
Easy Aces
Johnny Green
Alf Pearce
Hollywood Playhouse
Quicksilver
WMBC
Dr. Christian
WDAIF
Avalon
KMPC
Uuu
The
Star Theatre
Town Hall
Paul V. McNutt
Wren—Armstrong-Montanez
KMGC
WDAP
Kay Kyser
Maury Maverick
ISMBC
NKMBC
H V. Kaltenborn
Lani McIntyre
Lum and
Abner
WDAE
Hotel
WRIEN
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jorenzen & Thompson, Inc
West 44Th St
Chicago
North Michigan
San Francisco
Sansome
Los Angeles
New Orpheum
Kanene City
Baltimore Ave
St. Louis
Star
General Motors
Atlanta
Walton
BEA Service, Inc
Lynda
James Martin
Tidh
Varner
Varnet
Father
NEA Service. Inc
Mugwump
William Borah
Christ the King
John F. Cassidy
Christian Front Conspiracy
Getulio Vargas
Brazil
Charles E. Coughlin
Frank Murphy
Ernest LaPoint
Baldwin News
T. M. Reg
U.S. Pat. Off
N.hl
Doctor
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