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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1940
Page
4
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The biblical quotation from John 14 23 emphasizes love through obedience. It frames the Father and the Son dwelling with those who keep Jesus words, underscoring intimate divine presence and commitment.
The Associated Press described Hitler’s Berlin address on the anniversary of his rise to power as a pep talk to lift German morale while warning of a bold show of defiance to deter the Allies. The speech framed “Nazi triumphs” as amazing but not easing Germany’s hardships.
The Kansas City Star cites Justice Frankfurter on limiting court interference with administrative bodies. It argues courts should not abandon appellate duties, while acknowledging the need for administrative accountability. The piece emphasizes courts protecting justice while agencies gain self correcting capacity.
The article argues that President Roosevelt's proposal to fund hospitals in poor communities may fail to address maintenance costs. It warns that operation would become a major ongoing burden once built and that the requested 734 to 10 million appropriation would not cover all federal obligations. Annual funds would be needed to sustain operations.
Air activity rises and the objective seems to move from England to sea lanes off the coast. The central question is whether Germany can from the air sweep away the commerce that feeds England and France. Allied and neutral losses grow, while German shipping losses are substantial but not trivial.
In the war tally, British sources state that 24 German ships have been captured or sunk by Allied operations and 23 have been scuttled by their own crews.
The text stresses early physician calls to determine illness nature and begin treatment, noting medical progress has reduced diphtheria but only with constant vigilance. It urges special watchfulness in the latter half of winter to keep such scourges at minimum and ensure timely medical action.
The piece of Poland now under Soviet control is closed territory and inaccessible to foreign aid. Polish organizations abroad seeking to help have turned to Secretary Hull, who reports no entry of relief funds or workers is possible. Poles at home remain effectively cut off from outside assistance.
The house appropriations committee proposes a 20 percent cut in the administration farm budget. The move signals a broader economy campaign with reduced relief funds, depending on farmers’ acquiescence to set an example for further reductions.
Resolutions by mine workers and political groups urge sympathy only for Finns, while many Americans view these statements as insufficient to prevent potential commitments that could lead to war, arguing for a stronger stance.
Despite far fewer planes, the Finns keep air combat active and claim a successful raid on a Russian port. They note that being outnumbered in the air or on the ground is not hopeless when fighting Russians.
Many Wendell Willkie supporters press for his candidacy but he remains cool to the idea. He believes he would not fit to inherit from the current administration and what he would inherit does not seem promising.
The Coffeyville Journal notes chatter about southern climate rumors but says local forecasts focus on practical conditions. City residents watch for rain chances and temperature trends to plan activities and farming chores.
The city of Lawrence gained favorable publicity for swiftly clearing streets after the recent snowstorm. Social events fill the week with bridge luncheons and parties as local families and university faculty hostesses gather for gatherings and card games.
Editor Spalding urges reflection on traffic safety and the city council's role. He questions signals, the active safety council, and the removal of a traffic officer, asking whether a reply is warranted.
WPA orders reopen county work after winter suspension. About 500 men are listed for WPA employment. most sewing room female workers remain paused due to cold weather during January.
Senator William Goebel a leading Kentucky Democrat was shot and seriously wounded yesterday amid fierce political contest over the state senate race. The incident occurred as factions clashed and Goebel was taken to a hospital for treatment.
In a New York City alley tale, Tommy the cat, dating a grey and white feline, finds his romance disrupted by flirtations and a cold night separation. The upset drives him wild as he paces the house and snarls at rival suitors, leaving readers with a comic frontier of feline romance and independence.
The article explains vitamin B1 as the antineuritic part of the B complex and notes sulfur in thiamin. It lists foods classified by excellent good fair and poor sources based on B1 content, and suggests using pure B1 preparations under medical guidance. It ends with an unrelated classified ad prompt about selling extra household items.
Marie La Porte, Dan Donovan, Tommy Ryan, Lynda Martin, and Bat La Porte figure in a canal boat setting. Marie frets as Dan and Tommy clash over her affections while Bat tries to keep peace and protect the family amid a street crosstown quarrel. The scene ends with a jail looming after a pier brawl as Marie faces an uncertain romance.
A compilation of remarks from Joseph Goebbels, Sir Ronald Hugh Campbell, Dr. Terry M Townsend, Alf M Landon, and Alexander Barmine. The passages critique dictatorship, fiscal policy, public welfare, debt limits, and power dynamics in Europe and the Soviet Union.
A dense schedule of radio broadcasts from KMBC WREN WDAF and others for Wednesday evening late January to February with shows from Tom Mix Pinocchio Captain Blood and news and weather segments plus music orchestras and a Ber pages listing programs and times involving Burns and Allen Glenn Miller Kay Kyser Helen etc. The long roster names many stations dates and acts across the evening.
High winds diverted Rocky Hook creek near Edenton North Carolina and a cold snap froze the stream. Local youngsters with buckets saws and hatchets gathered a harvest of white bass up to 15 pounds.
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