Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Lawrence Journal World in Lawrence, Kansas

We have 6,677,888 pages in Kansas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1940

Page

4

Lawrence Journal-World Classified Notice Fragment

A partial OCR fragment lists office addresses for Lorenzen & Thompson and other firms across major U S cities. It includes contact guidance for missed delivery of the Journal-World by 7pm and a promise of a replacement copy upon call. The text references Associated Press and Audit Bureau of Circulations and notes publication details in Lawrence Kansas.

National Lorenzen & Thompson, Inc New York West 44Th &J Chicago North Michigan Ave San Francisco Sansome Los Angeles New Orpheum Kansas City Baltimore Ave St. Louis Star Detroit General Motors Atlanta Walton Associated Press Audit Bureau OF CIA Lawrence Kansas Journal-World

End to tribulation line from John 16 33

A short biblical card notes Jesus words to his followers about overcoming worldly trouble with courage and faith. The verse emphasizes resilience through tribulation and victory through belief.

John

No Fifth Columnists In Our Midst Warned

A local editorial urges a strong stand against whisper campaigns and gossip that undermine patriotism. It compares to Ku Klux Klan era tactics and calls for reporting suspected subversive activities to law officers, noting no cases found in the community.

Lawrence

Democratic convention veers to vice presidential choices

On the eve of the Democratic national convention, delegates debate which candidate for vice president to back, with Garner Wheeler Hull Stark and others in contention. Roosevelt’s draft status dominates talk of first place while the presidential nominating method remains unsettled.

Wheeler Hull Stark Roosevelt White House

France Considers Purge Amid Unhappy Political Currents

Government members warned of a purge to probe responsibility for the war that left France diminished from a first rate power to a troubled state, signaling a potential Terror-like atmosphere reminiscent of revolutionary days.

France

Threat of purge echoes through war torn France

The speaker warns that a purge could unfold along fascist and communist lines, aimed at removing prewar and wartime government figures. A civil war may follow the external conflict, and occupation could extend across France to prevent French disunity. If Frenchmen fail to unite, Nazis may exploit internal strife for advantage.

France

Topeka Counts Show 6000 Difference in Local Census

Topeka locals report a population of 73655 this year while federal counts sit at about 68000. The Topeka Capital calls the 6000 gap perplexing and notes the 10 percent spread near a normally precise tally. Citizens question how many unseen residents exist in Topeka.

Topeka

Impressions of Willkie From a Kansan View

Hutchinson News reporter Jack Harris recalls Willkie as a reliable, plainspoken leader with common sense guts and a drive to aid the common man. Angelo Scott notes Willkie’s focus on farming business and industry over government, in the context of turning from the New Deal.

Wendell Willkie Willkie Coffeyville Jack Harris Hutchinson News Roosevelt Angelo. Scott

Labor Board Orders Breakup of Weirton Independent Unions

The labor board orders dissolving the independent unions at Weirton Steel in a preliminary ruling. The decision aims not to boost production, but to disrupt an arrangement that pleased the employer and local managers and to open negotiations for a new setup likely unsatisfactory to both sides.

Labor Board Weirton Steel Corporation Jay

Oil tests rise in Forest City basin area

Tests for oil multiply in Jefferson county where two gas wells result from early tests. Indications point to a tantalizing stage with searchers close to a breakthrough, yet no hit confirmed.

Forest City Jefferson County

Patee Theatre Reopens After M R Patee Death

The Patee theater opened yesterday afternoon for the first time since the death of Mr. Patee last Thursday. Henry D. Patee and Henry C. Patee, brothers, operate the theater to honor his wishes to continue the business.

Patee Mr. Patee Henry D. Patee Henry. C. Patee Daniel Flory Pleasant Grove Claude Flory Flory Whittier Calif Edna Hartwell Chicago New York John Canavan Missouri H. E. Cummings R. M. Sutters United States Mexico R. L. Spalsbury Canada Moran Mack

Wright accepts proposed civilian advisory board role

Twenty five years ago Orville Wright said he would accept membership on the proposed civilian advisory board of inventors and experts. The board, recommended to Secretary Danels, would assist the United States in preparing its defense.

Orville Wright Dandels U. S

Letters urging rapid arming of the United States

A reader questions why delay in arming the nation against invasion. They note funding exists, manufacturers may refuse to build motors, and urge the government to build its own weapons if needed. The letter warns of France's fate and urges decisive action to be prepared rather than waiting for invasion.

Journal-World United States Congress France Citize

Pay Off FSA Loans in Full Claims Rise

The Farm Security Administration reports 112000 of over 800000 borrowers have fully paid loans. Administrator Baldwin notes $130,000,000 repaid out of $385,000,000 lent, and a survey shows average net income rising from 375 to 538 dollars after five years in the rural rehabilitation program.

Washington Farm Security Administration C. B. Baldwin

Churchills War Speech Sharply Praised by Mackenzie

Dewitt Mackenzie lauds Winston Churchill for last nights war speech calling it a great leadership display. He notes Churchill’s quiet forceful delivery and asserts Britain’s sea power and empire resources underpin the fight despite Germanys onslaught. The piece anticipates a drawn out war with 1942 marked as a turning point in preparedness and potential offense.

Churchill Englan Has House of Commons Hitler England Rome Royal Navy Mussolini Britain London

American Troops Landing in China Under Plan

Reporting on a new deployment, American forces are landing in China under a coordinated plan. The operation involves joint command and aims to establish a foothold amid ongoing regional tensions and Allied strategies.

China

Stark narrows vice presidential bid amid Missouri ties

Chicago reporters note a Stark club seeking a floor manager role for Lloyd C Stark at the Democratic national convention. Bob George of Kansas says he would take the job if Roosevelt backs Stark, though Stark says he only seeks the Senate nomination. Robert Jones of Arizona and John Rice of Pennsylvania offered campaign help. initial Missouri and Kansas caucuses did not mention VP prospects.

Chicago Bob George Lebo Kan Boosters Igov Lloyd Co Stark Missouri Kansas Roosevelt George Pauli Bernard F. Dickmann St. Louis Jesse Jones Reconstruction Finance Corporation

Flying debut near Midland but danger draws near

Anne Norris and Georgette Parker arrive for student flying training at Midland University as Capt. Dick Douglas and Bob Davis discuss the program. Anne, torn by her feelings for Tony Scott, ignores the lessons to watch a car approach the airfield, unaware a dangerous accident looms as the propeller starts.

Anne Norris Tony Georgette Parker Anne Arnold Georgette Norris Tony Scott Altho Civil Aeronautics Authority Douglas Bob Bob Davis Arnold Dwight Dwight Aircraft Randolph, Field CAA Midland University Davis Midland Tory Georette

Radio Program Schedule Highlights for July 16

A detailed listing of evening programs across stations WREN KMBC and WDAF from 5:30 PM to 12:00 AM. The schedule lists newscasts orchestras variety shows and specials including The Green Hornet Mystery programs and weather forecasts.

Wren KMBC WDAF Rex Maupin Orch Johnny McGee Linwood Cavaliers Hollywood Margaret Speaks Niles Trammel Guy Lombardo Blondie Burns and Allen Amos and Addy Sparta Chan Lanny Ross Belveders Orch Arthur Godfrey iHotel Muehrebach Bonnie and the Boys Henry King Associated Press Sammy Kaye WDAP Moonbeams WDAK Lake Breese Orch Cavaliers Lud Gluskin Horace Heidt Professor Qatirs IXIBC Glenn Miller Tommy Dorsey Johnny Lou Breeze S. Orch Harry James Wren—Kaltenborn Fred Waring Chariie’ Barnet H. V. Kaltenborn Hronnie and the Boys WDAEF Moonbeems Ray Kinney Nickle Sisao Muehlebacher KMIBC

Baldwin News Roundup of Visits, Bonds, and Campus Events

Arthur Lee Carr visits Champ Graham near Baldwin where they roomed at Duke. Miss Lenore Williams leaves Baldwin for Cripple Creek Colorado with family. George McFerren plans an airplane trip to California with son Phares funding. a Father’s Day gift. American Legion notes Boys State attendance. Baldwin bond election passes 197 to 28 for new auditorium gym near high school. PWA grant awaited. Santa Fe picnic dates set for September 20-21 in East Park. two vice-chairs named. Baker freshmen invited for exams and campus tours with Dr Chubb and Dean Gessner. Boy Scout cabin recently built at Baldwin Lake.

Arthur Lee Carr Grover Hill Champ Graham Baldwin Duke University Lenore Williams Cripple Creek Colo Leo Williams Wallace B. Fleming Wallace B. Fleming and Mrs. Fleming’s Mother, Mrs. Harriet W. Ruble Buckhannon W. Va Chicago Tulsa Salina Dorothy Wilson George McFerren Kansas City Phoenix Ariz Los Angeles California New York City Phares McFerren James S. Chubb Mt. Sequoia Fayetteville Ark Ozark Epworth League Institute Lloyd Beaton American Legion Edward Gates, Jr Wichita Legion Edwards Bill Clark Public Works Administration Santa Fe Roger Martin East Park Ralph Kalb Ted Brown Baker Taylor Hall Muivana Hall B. A. Gessner Baldwin Lake

Cabin dedication near the bridge on a spit of land

Scouts celebrate a new cabin built on a water extendable site just past the bridge. Community supporters are thanked for making the project possible and the scouts express pride and gratitude.

Lower loan rates set by Household Finance Corp

Household Finance Corporation announced a rate reduction for Kansas customers. Loans over 100 dollars now incur 2 percent per month, while loans under 100 dollars remain at 2 percent per month, a half percent below Missouri maximum. The Chicago headquartered firm operates three Kansas City offices serving the area.

Household Finance Corporation Kansas Missouri Corporation Chicago Kansas City

Woman Found Dead in Johnson County Home

Mrs Clinton H Montgomery Jr 45 wife of a former Kansas Public Service Commission member was found dead in her Johnson county home Sheriff Emmett Pitt said she took poison in a despondent state Survivors include her husband a son and a daughter The Lost and Found column on the classified page offers prompt results Phone 22

Kansas City Clinton H. Montgomery, Jr Kansas Public Service Commission Johnson County Emmett Pitt

Also Mentioned on This Page

Journal Worl Company W._C. SIMONE J.W. Murray TOBER Simons Pace Aia Tata Massachusetts Street Kanena Sace iMore W. J. Francisco Lotta Wageha Hancr Aurora Lena Porter Bernice Graeber Lillian Ebarheart Florence Biggs Carrie’ Parel Dorothy Eharheart Hettie Vaughn Airdome Gladys Hundley Meda Hundley Leta Kennedy Gladys Harris R. Daniels Chaffee Pekin R. C. Manley Frank Willard J. L. Custer Daughters of the Plymouth Church Witch Cave Associated Charities Industrial School McKinley and Roosevelt Club Bob Bruce Peterson New Hampshire Street Goldstein Leint LABOC Weas Dewitt MacKenzie Journal- World Mary Kinnavey Moore Baldwin News Univis Optometrist N. B
Search Courier

Search the Lawrence Journal World Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Lawrence Journal World?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication