The Promise Promise of the Title and the To Come
An echoed biblical verse frames a Tuesday July 9, 1940 notice, referencing 1 Timothy 4 8 and the theme of future fulfilled promise tied to present title.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1940
Page
4
Lone Star Lake Opens After Six Years Of Construction
The formal opening of Lone Star Lake is set for July 27 after six years of work begun in 1934. CCC crews spent years on the project with materials funded by building-site sales. Many site owners will immediately start cabin construction, and Lone Star Park will be busy this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Star Lake
CCC
Lone Star Park
Murals at Floyd Bennett Air Field Ordered Burned
Three murals in the Floyd Bennett air field administration building were ordered removed and burned by the New York WPA administrator after they celebrated the Soviet regime. The works, a federal WPA art project completed over three years, depicted the red star Stalin statue and Russian peasant outfits. Communist influence in WPA art has prompted debate over the value and fate of such projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Bennett Air Field
New York
WPA
Stalin
Wright? Brothers
Mexican Election Ballot Smoke Follows Longstanding Customs
The Mexican presidential vote was held on Sunday and tabulation is expected Thursday. Officials warn delays may push a September announcement. The election day violence has already killed over 100 people and may rise. Authorities note guns are often counted instead of ballots reflecting a tradition of citizenship duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Roosevelt Third Term Prospects In Nomination Stir Debate
The piece cites William Allen White doubting a Roosevelt third term and notes White’s editorial predicting rejection of the third term bid. It discusses suspense around the nomination and the Chicago convention revealing Willkie’s challenger, with uncertainty about presidential intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
William Allen White
Nomin ‘Nation
White
Jim Farley
Jim
Willkie
Chicago
France Edges Toward Purge Under New Regime
The draft notes a coming purge to trial officials blamed for the debacle as Reds and fascists gain influence. It predicts a shift away from Liberty Equality Fraternity to Work Home and Family, with a regime beholden to Berlin and Moscow and a subsuming of individual rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal
Petain
Berlin
Moscow
Fire assault waits Balkan and Mediterranean clarity
The piece notes British air raids continue daily and nightly with casualties among civilians as postwar fears of total war resurface. It recalls that after World War I generals warned that future conflicts would involve entire populations, a forecast echoed by current shared danger in the British Isles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Balkans
Mediterranean
Exiled European Monarchs Speak on War Voices
Queen Wilhelmina says she left Holland to keep its voice alive and calls it the wisest move. King Leopold of Belgium has nothing to say in the castle under German rule. Denmark lacks a voice and King Haakon of Norway in exile may condemn oppression. German rule suppresses rights of others as the French government becomes a committee of yes men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmina
Holland
Leopold
Belgium
Denmark
Haakon
Norway
One Vote for LaGuardia Marks Second Ballot Moment
New York Sun notes the lone support for Mayor LaGuardia on the Republican national convention second ballot. Almerindo Portolio, New York City treasurer appointed by LaGuardia, cast the single vote in a $10,000 post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiorello H. Lauardia
LaGuardia
William Allen White
New York Sun
Almerindo Portfolio
Hitler's Berlin Entry Shown as Spectacle Yet Unfinished
The passage describes a grand spectacle of Hitler's march into Berlin, while noting the triumph remains incomplete and the victory still lacks full completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Berlin
Shortest House speech cited by Washington correspondent
A Washington correspondent credits Representative Bruce Barton with delivering the session's shortest speech. Barton, from New York, asked 15 seconds to report a communication from a valuable constituent, a Black woman cook, who offered a pointed remark: every time we get a Democrat we get a war. we cannot have more Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bruce Barton
New York
Front Work Mistake At Eighth Street
Workmen tore the front out of the wrong building on Eighth street this morning, learning they should have gone to 8 East Eighth where Earl Martin planned to remodel a building for his cleaning establishment. The Old Home Town notes various local happenings including arrivals, engagements, and trips around town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Street
East Eighth
East Eighth Street
Earl Martin
Theodore, Astman
Presbyterian
Edna Bags Dobson
Earl Dobson
Lawrence
Jean Francis Bennett
Nate G. Bennett
Haviland
F. B. Shaner
Jorna
Jean
Shirley
Allen’s Park
Colo
E. W. Penchard
Edward
Xenebaet
LaGrange
Elizabeth Shepherd
Lake Geneva
Sol Marks
Charlevoix
Mich
B. Hosford
Clitus, Jr
Alice
Eleanor
Peace Warren on Train Adventure in a Lost Angels Stop
On a Boston to Los Angeles journey a 6 year old, Peace Warren, vanishes aboard a three car train. Denny searches compartments and doors while Rhoda and Carole react with concern. A telegram from Bertrand hints at further drama as the ride proceeds toward Albuquerque and Lost Angels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace Warren
Boston
Los Angeles
Wayne Dennis
Koda_ Lowell
Wayne
Peace
Carole Love
Darby
Joan
Rhoda
Carole
Denny
Mrs. King
Mr. Ogden
Kansas City
Caleb Ogden
Chile
Bagfase
Ogderr
Jonny
Albuquerque
Ogden
Mrs. Kine
Tilly
Rhoda Lowell
Bertrand
Letter Supports Lone Star Lake Quiet Rule
A fisherman applauds county commissioners for adopting state lake regulations that ban motor boats on Lone Star lake. He argues boats disturb fishing and the peace, noting that motor sport is available on the river and that quiet lakeside recreation should rely on rowboats and sailboats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lake
Journal-World
Lone Star Lake
Lone Star
France Moves Toward Totalitarian Rule
Dewitt Mackenzie reports on France's shift toward a totalitarian dictatorship, signaling a rupture with the Franco-American alliance and the loss of Liberté Égalité Fraternité. The piece frames the change as a major political upheaval with world-historical implications for democracy and Anglo-French relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic of
France
America
la Belle France
Shift in European power as France faces Nazi pressure
The speaker argues that France’s government fell due to public discontent and Nazi coercion, but predicts France will regain democracy. He notes Anglo-French tensions, de Gaulle’s stance against Germany, and how the war reshapes balance of power if Britain loses or wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
France
Charles de Gaulle
French National Committee
London
Britain
Germany
de Gaulle
England
Petain
Hitler
War and Navy receive many draft requests from youth
Forties era reports say hundreds of applications pour in daily from young men nationwide to fight in China. Congress authority lacking halts any action. Eleven Americans die and sixteen are wounded in Luzon scouting. Clergy reshuffles noted as Rev Ayres resigns Trinity post. Local notices mention fines, school appointments, and travel plans for summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War and Navy
Luzon
Philippine
Trinity Church
Lawrence
Frank Webster
Frederica Bullene
Party of Denver PLC
Ates Park
Yokohama
A. J. Griffin
Daughtr
Dunlap
Colorado
C. E. Merwin
Chanute
U S Capitol Took 72 Years to Build
The United States Capitol shown on a 1922 23 stamp began in 1793 and finished in 1865. George Washington laid the cornerstone. The central building uses Virginia sandstone and Massachusetts marble with an iron dome. The structure measures 751 by 350 feet, covering 314 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Capitol
George Washington
Virginia
Massachusetts
Photographer Captures Kansas Wildflowers for Book
Prof W C Stevens botanist from Kansas photographed wildflowers across western Kansas for a forthcoming flora. Field trip near Liberal included Leo Franklin, a Halantewn graduate. Much of the work on the book is finished and will be placed on library shelves soon. Remember to order the Journal-World for summer delivery by phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Stevens
Kansas
Steens
Liberal
Leo Franklin
Halantewn
Speculation on Roosevelt Third Term at Chicago Convention
Denver reporters note growing talk among Democratic supporters as July 9 arrives in Chicago about Franklin D. Roosevelt seeking a third term. Farley, the party chairman, knows the secret but won't reveal it. Garner and Wheeler camps claim strong chances if Roosevelt declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Roosevelt
Chicago
Farley
New York
Ann
Betty Farley
Chicago Stadium
Indone
John N. Garner
Texas
Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
E. B. Germany
Dallas
Tex
Wheeler
J. Burke Clements
Helena
Mont
Radio Schedule Summary for July Evening Lineup
Radio programs across stations WREN KMBC WDAF and others list a dense July evening lineup from 6:00 to 12:00. Orchestras led by Tommy Dorsey Glenn Miller and Fred Waring feature alongside news, weather, public affairs, comedy acts Abbott and Costello and Amos and Andy, plus sports scores and dance orchestras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bc—Minstrels
WSAR
Orch
KMB
WDAF
WREN
KMBC
Lud Gluskin
Horace Heldt
the People
Wren—K
Clem Miller
Tech
Tommy Dorsey
Walter
Amos and
Andy
Belvedere Lorch
Lanny Rosas
Wav
Will Bradley
Washington
Fred Waring
Charlie Barnet
Gmmbc
H. V. Kaltenborn
Bonnie and the Boye
Associated Press News
WWREN
WDAKF
Magenbeams
Ray Kinney
Nickle Sisco
Glenn Miller
Teddy Powell
Muehlebach Or
Associated Press
Wdaf-Airlanes
Ann
Wren—Repsy
Cavaliers
America
Sareen
Hollywood
Playhouse
Dr. Christian
LWREN
Star Theatre
Abbott and Costello
Kigc
Lewisohn
Kay' Kyser
MBC
Lanny Ross
Songe
Nevascant
Richard Himber
Hotel
Bonnie and the Boys
Woody Herman
Chuck Foster
Joe Rine
NBC
DIES AT 105 YEARS IN STaten Island infirmary
Antonio Bondance, born in Italy, died at 105 in a Staten Island infirmary. He was noted for his tolerance for all creatures except women, and reportedly cried and danced with a nurse on his birthday last January. His brother is said to have died at 117 in Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Antonio Bondance
Staten Island Infirmary
Tony
Italy
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Sanso
New Orpheum
Baltimore Ave
St. Louis
Star
Detroit
General Motors
Atlanta
Walton
Mr.Hosford
O. Hosford
Kaw, Okla
Potter Lakes
W. O. Hamilton
Eula McDowell
Garnett
Arthur Craigs
E. N. McDowell
Bowersock Theater
Laura. Moon
Anna Hatch
Pearl Draper
Glenna Rublee
Elainé. Carter
Jessie Moon
Dorcas Rublee
Ella Brown
Ansel Whitcomb
Annie L. Young
California
Lloyds
P. N. Hadell
Alice van Menzel
Union Pacific Railway
Grant Township
Bervica, Ine
Caleb. Ogden
King
Darlo
Joany
Dewitt MacKenzie
U. S. Capitol
Neegas
N.bl
Univis
Optometrist
Doctor
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