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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1940
Page
4
British Move To Seize French Fleet In Mediterranean Showdown
Britain acts to seize as much of the French navy as possible after France's government surrenders to Germany. Some French officers join the British, others resist or fight to the end. the outcome will shape control of Mediterranean waters and influence near eastern operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Britain
Europe
Mediterranean
Near East
France
England
Churchill
London Daily Herald
Armored Corps First In Army Defense Plan
The Army outlines a practical defense program led by Gen. George C. Marshall. The first armored corps will be fully organized and equipped soon, paving the way for additional self contained units with great striking power. The plan aims to align ground and air forces to build a capable defense before total mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
George C. Marshall
France moves toward constitutional authoritarian regime
The piece describes a shadow government in France aiming to change the constitution within a constitutional framework. It notes Germany currently holds influence and warns the new government will be dominated by red and fascist sympathizers allied with political partners to prepare for war and limit costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Pfa
National Assembly
Thority
Germany
Universal Service Debate Shapes National Labor Plans
Washington-origin proposals for universal service for youths spark public debate on wartime work. Critics compare to European schemes and urge expanding American industry through existing channels while laws hinder youth payroll growth and industrial learning roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germany
Russia
Romanian government reshaped to please Hitler and Mussolini
King Carol fades from public view as a pro Nazi premier leads a remodeled state aiming to align Romania with Germany and Italy. Carol, a noted Balkan politician, may seek retirement to secure aid against Soviet advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol
Germany
Italy
Hitler
Mussolini
Balkans
French defenders held out until surrender learning of capitulation
Reports from scattered French fortifications say defenders held out until this week and only learned after surrender that their government had already capitulated. The breakdown of the French war effort is underscored by remote detachments failing to receive timely news of events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Tragic Sinking of Arandora Star Claims Prisoners
The British liner Arandora Star was torpedoed off the coast by a German submarine while evacuating German and Italian POWs to Canada. Several hundred prisoners died as many believed they were out of the war and welcomed relocation away from the fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Kansas atmosphere shifts minds on public office
After a decade in public life, Harry Oodring says no one can run fast enough to offer him another public office. Yet the Kansas mood has changed minds about political service, turning once private figures toward public life again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Oodring
Kansas
Buffalo Bill’s Ride Pushed To Break Pony Express Record
The article notes Cody’s historic pace on horseback across rough terrain with no roads, contrasting past trails with modern highways and traffic, as efforts to surpass his recorded time unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Bill
Cody
The Zutching News Story About a College Girl
A humorous anecdote centered on a young college girl who marries after finding sophomore English too difficult. The tale includes a remark about alternatives if she dislikes starting dishwashing, with a joking reference to Reno as a fallback option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Harris
Longest Flight Ends in Chicago After 553 Hours in Air
The world record flight by John and Kenneth Hunter ended last night when they landed in Chicago after aloft for 553 hours 41 minutes 30 seconds due to a clogged filter. In Lawrence, Miss Birdie L Zwick wed Vonroy William Miller this afternoon at 3 at the bride’s home, with many friends present. The couple plans to live on East Nineteenth Street and Miller works dairy farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Kenneth Hunter
Chicago
Birdie L. Zwick
Vonroy
William Miller
Lawrence
Christy
Enola McClure
Micky
Mary Learnard
Lola Learnard
A. B. Colman
Harold Constant
Edgewood
Ernest E. Bayles
Helmer Klock
L. D. Hughes
Peace Warren and Denny Navigate Chicago Train Car Chaos
Six year old Peace Warren travels with Wayne Denny as her escort to Los Angeles. Rhoda Lowell plots with Carole Love while Denny tries to protect Peace from Mrs. King and her schemes. A pet turtle hunt, trains, delays, and a wary telegram cap the day as Denny guards the child aboard the Chicago to Seattle leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace Warren
Boston
Los Angeles
Wayne Dennis
Rhoda Lowell
Wayne
Carole
Love
Joan
Peace
Chiago
Rhoda
Bertrand
Denny
Ariday
King
Jonny
Ion Denny
Joany
Dennny
Mexico
Darby
Mrs. King
Cardle
King Woman
Warrens
Chicago
Pobce
Lincoln Park
Miss ‘Love
Miss Love
Hex Carole
Park Sur
Fiddlesticks
Betty
Britain's New Naval Feat Shapes Postwar World
War Today column argues Britain’s seizure of nearly 250 French ships expands sea power and reshapes Anglo French ties. It notes strategic limits like spare parts and munitions, yet suggests potential for renewed cooperation if England wins.
Help Wanted Classified Ad Fragments
Help wanted prompt results show stray text about extra help at home or office and a phone contact fragment. The readable portion signals a classified listing need with a phone reference.
Old Home Town Notes Mixed Civic Views And Local Happenings
General Wilder S Metcalf denounces peace propaganda as too radical and promotes preparation for war. Fire station rod rubbing causes maintenance issues. Socials report dinner party at Lawrence Engel’s home and a long list of girls planning a picnic at Woodlawn park. Trips to Kansas City and California planned, plus a farmer’s novel binder invention near Lawrencemiles south of Lone Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilder S. Metcalf
Christian Endeavor Society
Lawrence Engel
Roscoe Stubbs
Teed Rankin
Herman Engel
Carl Achning
John Vers
Woodlawn
Park
Linne Sheets
Jane Sheets
Mary Atkinson
Elearnor ‘Atkinson
Matilda “Smithmeyer
Elizabeth
O’brien
Stignés Engel
Cora. Shinn
Matié “Buchanan
Blanche Simons
Eva Fischer
Elfrieda Fischer
Itasca ‘Hillman
Ruth Ewing
Addig ‘Camp Ward
Eleanor Foulis
Katherine Forerty
Alice Guenther
Charlotte Kreeck
Forty Years Ago in Brief from Shanghai to Kansas City
A compiled snapshot notes global and local happenings: no foreigners left in Pekin, Alford’s house nearly roofed, Kansas City sightseeing by Smith Metsker and Winter, Kansas Seed House expanding, Lawrence delegates at the Democratic convention, Miller’s Grove Fourth of July drawing 2 500 attendees with events like sack and wheelbarrow races and pie eating. The trend toward the straight front corset appears in shops as dresses adopt the style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Shanghai
D. S. Alford
J . H.smith
Roy ‘Metsker
J. H. Winter
Kansas City
Kansas Seed House
F. S. Hester
F. H. Roberts
H. L. Raymond
Lawrence
Miller’s Grove
Baldwin News Roundup of Social and Club Movements
Local Baldwin notes report visitors and hosts among Wichita Chicago Kansas City and Denver connections. Rotary meetings feature new president Lawrence Thompson and guest Neil Wherry with plans for district and international reports. Family travels include Joe Fleer to Los Angeles and Weible injuries near Faribault. News of weddings travel and local visits accompanies subscription reminder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Martin
Eldon Mellor
Bank Hotel
Bert Jones
Earl Biggs
Chicago
William M. Bunyan
Clyde Stewart
Beulah Helen Stewart
Osawatomie
A. Lough
Denver
Neil Wherry
Lawrence
Rotary
District 123
Havana
0. W. Fleer
Baldwin
Joseph
Los Angeles
Joe
California
Baldwin High School
Claude B. Beeks
Bill
John
Zona Follin
Martin
Kansas City
Charles KE. Beeks
L. M. Powell
Virgil Wood
Powell
Gladys Elm
Bennett Home
8Th Stret
Merle H. Weible
Coffeyville
Faribault
Weiblé
Weible
Baker
Henrietta Weible
Jack
Grand Marais
Floy Liston
Elaine Davis
Arthur L. Sparks
G W. Tetrick
William Gaston
Joan
St. Louis
Merle Hitchcock
Elmer, Showalter
Bill Greer
National Guards
Carrie ‘Benton
Bernard Benton
Robinson
Elbert Benton
Pleasant Valley 4-H Hosts Sugar Syrup Demonstration
The Neadow Lark 4-H girls and Mary Ann Peterson led a sugar syrup demonstration on Wednesday. Numerous local residents and family guests from Lawrence and Kansas City joined in visits and celebrations at multiple homes throughout the Pleasant Valley area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neadow Lark 4-H Club
Mary Ann Peterson
Chris Landis
Dolores
Phylis Janeway
Terry, Crafl
Lawrence
Ray Newell
J. C. Maloney
Farm Bureau Council
Otto
Luckan
Catherine
Friega
Charlene
Auoorning
Charles ‘Henderson
Catherine Luckan
Doris Holcom
Lillian Ellis
Mery’ Ann Peterson
Betty Holcom
Doris Landis
Frieda Luckan
Alwinna Thiry
Donald Andrew
Herbert Thiry
George Kramer
George Luckan
Donald Landis
Elmer Kramer
Argel Cochran
Ward Landis
Otto Luckan
George Oehlert
Edwin
Kansas City
Ward ‘Landis
Aur
J. R. Garratt
W. W. Garratt
Bill Hegeman
Billy
Columbia
Carl’ Hegeman
Eudora
I. J. Peterson
J. W. Alexander
John
Francis
Jay Richardson
Arlington
George Richardson
Idwin
Doris
Donald Lai
Virgil’ Landiscene
Pleasant Grove
Vernon Anderson
Roscoe Anderson
Frank Ortorf
Wellsville
Leon Andrew and Sons
Otto’ Luckan
Radio Station Schedule Highlights July Weekend Listings
A dense listing of radio broadcasts across KMBC WDAF WREN and related stations for Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday, detailing shows from Newman Hour and Orchestras to weather forecasts and NBC programs. Notable names include Jimmy Dorsey Alec Templeton Grant Park Concert and Bobby Byrne’s Orchestra with multiple time slots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
KMBC
WDAF
Jimmy, Dorsey
Johnny
Waltz
Grant ‘Park
Grand Central Station
T. R. Ybarra
Don Ameche
Dinah Shore
Pearce
Alec Templeton
Wren—Grant
Park
Human Nature
Amos and
Andy
Johnny Messner
Lanny Ross
Hotel Pennsylvania
IMIBC
NBC
Bobby Byrne
Orch
Larry Clinton
Newagast
Jan Garters Orch
Bob Chester
Rch
Fred Waring
Ren
Cecil Salis
Hote
Muehlebach
Bonnie and the Bays
Associated Press
Cecil Golly
Glen Gray
Tammy Dorsey
Moonbeams
Nickle Sisco
Carl Ravazza
Red
Nichols
WDA
Colony Club
Safety Colnelt
Alf Donahue
Cavaliers
Radio Guild
Kansa City Dines
Human Adventure
Wdah—Casino Orchestra
Gordon Jkins
Ank
Bob Crosby
Michael Loring
Gene Krupa
Sky Blazers
iStatler Orch
Alvino Rey
Aeee Aescast
Raiinbow Room
Nan Too Ohenhy Goodman
Mupshlebach
Bonnie and the Boys
Associated Press News
Leighton Noble
WRIEN
Woody Herman
Nighthawks
Bobby Day
KMRBC
Henry King
WDAD
John Tompkins
Catholic Radio Pym
Gene Autry
KMAC
John D. M. Hamilton
Band Walton
Hans Flath
Walter Winchell
the Parker
Irene Rich
Allen Roth
Takeelor
Goodwill
NBC String Quartet
Bill Sternware
Genary
WDAP
Betty Black
Jack Benny
Lou Breeze
Orientale
Sherman Orch
Atty Malneck
Jack Meakin
Lorw Holden
Chuck Foster
Carl Tavazza
Dusty Rhodes
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