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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1940
Page
4
A brief devotional note dated Monday July 8 1940 cites Philippians 4 7 about peace from God guarding hearts and minds through Christ Jesus in uncertain times.
With the Democratic national convention near, the issue is what the President wants. The Democratic party shows reluctance for a third term, while the administration shapes the field to keep Roosevelt in control. The Republican tilt at Philadelphia yielded Willkie, but Chicago will reveal Roosevelt’s aim.
The French fleet at Alexandria retires from war and its ships are to be cared for by Britain to prevent German use. Britain maintains naval superiority over joint German Italian forces, limiting future peril to Europe and aiding American interests.
Wendell Willkie, the Republican candidate, will spend two weeks in the Rocky Mountain region for a rest period. He aims to time the break with the campaign, believing a later full planning phase depends on the Democratic nomination and party stance. The piece notes voters in the West share a growing push to shift the national administration and warns the burden of the moment rests on all Americans.
The American Youth Congress publicly endorsed national defense but voiced opposition to certain defense policies. Members emphasized balanced support for security while urging restraint on specific programs.
The article argues compulsory military service would defend the country while denying the American Youth Congress has a duty in defense. It accuses the group of representing an idle, lip service democracy and not sharing sacrifice, contrasting with the broader hopes of American youth. The piece warns that such attitudes threaten America's future.
German outlets decry British air raids on the Ruhr and other centers while insisting raids hit no military targets. The piece argues civilians suffer and questions why a seemingly victorious German army cannot shield deep German areas from aerial attack.
Eight hundred men are training at the Plattsburg of 1940 under an arrangement that requires them to provide their own support during the period. They are responding to the need for a trained military force in the present emergency, though the public debate over compulsory training continues in Congress and in discussions.
Spokesmen for Adolf Hitler deny any additional territorial ambitions following the Czechoslovak settlement. They claim the Monroe Doctrine defense by the United States is untenable and that Washington will not back it by words alone, paralleling Hitler’s stance on actions.
The Czech army will assist in the defense of Great Britain. It marks a large scale example of returning good for evil. The statement urges English readers to ponder those who helped push Czechoslovakia toward totalitarian wolves in the hope of peace in our time.
An elderly resident, famed for extreme stinginess, remains alive at 86 and has never applied for relief. The community recalls his miserly reputation, joking that he would not spend a dime to see a grasshopper eat hay, and notes his long life despite harsh judgments.
The Wichita Eagle notes famine predictions in Europe as a sign that dialogue and caution are needed among leaders. The piece hints at future stability depending on international cooperation and policy choices.
On a Boston to Los Angeles train Peace Warren, a six year old, travels with Wayne Dennis and a cast led by Rhoda Lowell and Carole Love. Mrs. King accuses Dennis of abducting the child while tensions rise among the party as a Texas oilman and others drift through the observation car. Peace remains missing as the journey nears Kansas City.
The War Today analyzes how civilian casualties, morale, and shelter impact Britain's resistance as Luftwaffe bombing tests Britain’s resolve. Eden urges staying put. Churchill pledges blood toil tears and sweat. mass evacuations to Canada Ireland and the U S loom amid possible invasion plans dependent on air defense success.
C O Bowman county clerk announced that 1931 tax rolls will include fraternity and sorority houses in Douglas County. Officials expect the move to trigger a legal battle. The item appears amid a list of local notices and social news from Lawrence and area, including club activities and travel plans.
Evangelist Jimmie Mayo preaches of a hellish barrier to salvation from a packed brown tent at Seventh and Missouri streets. Mrs Mayo draws a chalk picture to draw worshippers, as Pastor Pittman lauds the couple’s strong evangelistic ministry and plans for next week.
Spokane report July 8 describes Mrs Stella Kronnick aged 21 slipping from a hotel banister. She was treated for a sprained back after forgetting proper dismounting technique at the stair foot.
Pi Ray Miller 43, a farmer, was killed when his wheat truck collided with a train of empty MKT freight cars at Centerville ten miles north of Blue Mound Kansas on July 8. His wife and five children survive.
Forty years ago rumors from the Far East diverge on the Pekin massacre with reports of 5500 natives killed. Adlai E Stevenson of Illinois is nominated for vice president by the Democratic National Convention. Local items include Rev. R H Metal leaving for Europe and Rock Island railroad ordering no cigarettes for workers. Citizens and visitors travel, with mentions of Misses Emma and May Savage in Colorado and John Caldwell visiting Kansas City. William Hazelton, linked to Quantrill’s raid, attends to private matters. Gustafson and Falm lay a new brick walk on Massachusetts Street.
Berlin reports say German high command describes new British losses as U boats sink 21 500 tons of shipping off the Spanish coast including the armored San Fernando. Air and naval strikes hit southern England while Hitler and Mussolini coordinate Rome Berlin policy ahead of a new war phase.
Preacher Jesse Pack, 53, leader of a mountain sect that handles venomous snakes, was bitten by a copperhead at a service yesterday and last week, yet he declined medical care, saying faith would heal him. He rose from bed to preach again despite swollen hands and arms from the venom.
Willkie arrives in Washington as Republican presidential nominee and plans talks with Senator Charles L. McNary and others. Senators Merceniers Nye and Thomas push for a nonintervention foreign policy stance in Willkie speeches. White House says no arranged meeting with President Roosevelt and willkie.
The agricultural adjustment administration reports 11 months ending June 1 total spending of 878.9739 million dollars on crop control and farmer benefit programs. Soil conservation payments led with 512.46 million dollars, while price adjustment payments to cotton corn wheat and rice totaled 200.695 million. Texas paid 98.274 million, with Kansas 32.574 million, Missouri 27.378 million, Oklahoma 27.306 million, Nebraska 35.834 million, and Colorado 10.818 million. Administrative expenses excluding local farmer committees were 16.594 million.
A reader asserts that 76 percent of subscribers read the classified page every day, highlighting strong engagement with the section and suggesting high daily use of classified listings.
A dense listing of radio station trunks detailing WREN KMBC WDAF and others with times from 6:00 to 12:00 including news newscasts orchestras musical programs and sport chatter. Mentions Cavaliers Hollywood Queen of musical acts and various orchestras led by Lazzi like Queen.
Tokyo dispatch reports Britain refused Japan's demand to close the Burma to Chinese war supplies route. Britain cites commitments to Burma and India and notes trade with the Chinese hinterland has been halted. Sir Robert Craigie delivered the reply to Foreign Minister Arita.
Joseph Fortune 18 drowned in 10 feet of water at a gravel pit near St Paul yesterday. Billy Vitt 18 was saved by Bill Spielbach but Fortune and Vitt could not swim. Spielbach, exhausted, failed to reach Fortune after rescuing Vitt. Fortune was the son of a farm family near St Paul.
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