Not Seen Things Prepared for Them That Love Him
A devotional line cites scripture from 1 Corinthians 2 9 about God preparing things for those who love him. The fragment reflects religious reflection and biblical reference.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1940
Page
4
A devotional line cites scripture from 1 Corinthians 2 9 about God preparing things for those who love him. The fragment reflects religious reflection and biblical reference.
The piece argues President Roosevelt controls the Chicago convention, with delegates mocked and cautious about a third term. It contends leaders are tightly guided, depriving spontaneity and public interest, noting only a dramatic break could revive attention.
The article recalls Ultimatum expectations attributed to Virginio Gayda Mussolini’s mouthpiece as England faces a German Italian threat. It notes the plan to force surrender or destruction and suggests Britain’s choice could trigger fear or surprise from the axis. It emphasizes Italy’s role in staging the threat rather than Hitler alone.
The passage argues Harry Woodring promotes non intervention as a Democratic plank and notes Chicago as unlikely to be the place for his best work. It suggests Woodring’s wartime tenure left an unresolved impulse and that non intervention has become academic, given the United States lacks substantial intervention options.
British tentatively agree with Japan to close the Burma road into China for three months. Chiang Kai-Shek has relied on Western war supplies via the road. Britain says this pause should foster Far East peace while Chinese leaders call it treachery. The rainy season in Burma approaches.
A fragment discusses Britain no longer offering much to China and Germany defeated as a possible step. It urges the Sapannese to seize upcoming months to safeguard survival and press their advantages without delay.
The Larned Tiller and Toiler notes sandhill plums ripening south of Larned and praises plum jelly as a premier Kansas delicacy. Hays News echoes the praise calling plum jelly the grandest jam in Kansas and beyond, a relish that outshines pumpkin pie.
Congressman Lambert notes a weekly budget of observations from cloak room chatter in Washington. He says five more billions are being spent and hints at national defense concerns. McNary of Salem Oregon challenges Willkie for leadership in the Republican party. Stetinius heads material and Knudsen manufacture in defense council. A Dane in brogue, present at a congressional banquet, recalls Teddy’s cavalry in Cuba and infantry in the Philippines.
The text claims German navy and air power perform the same operation in other oceans and seas with little corroborating evidence. It suggests wishful thinking is common in Germany and Italy as elsewhere.
Britain recognizes Haile Selassie as Ethiopia pursues relief amid Europe’s war, while Ethiopian leaders seek aid as millions face impact of the conflict.
From Rome to Berlin the talk hints at a possible compromise to Britain's resistance as Nazi aims in Europe remain clear. Hitler's plan could shift from invasion to a quick settlement, given Britain's expanding defense and growing air power and a tightening blockade.
Baldwin residents and guests share weekly movements with visits to Lawrence and Kansas City. Attending events include showers for Buena Vista Morgan and a luncheon honoring Mrs Floyd K. Riley as she prepares to move to Washington state.
Over the past three days the city library has resembled a bargain shop as about 4000 books were borrowed during a redecorating closure. Ground-breaking ceremonies begin today for the William Rockhill Nelson gallery of arts and Atkins museum on Oak Hill. Local residents and visitors depart for trips to Colorado, Minnesota, Utah, and Missouri as daily life intermingles with community projects and entertainment in Lawrence.
The column notes the Chinese situation could force Congress before the December session. It mentions MacArthur facing demands for more troops in the Philippines and Lawton’s assessment of 100000 soldiers needed. E F Caldwell heads to St Paul for the Republican meeting. Newmark is ill. The Spooners in London prosper in business. Cecil Spooner linked to a duke on her staff. Bob Stewart returns to Lawrence. Banks Brown touts a smooth haired St Bernard.
About 30 worried farmers and gardeners on the north side, under City Engineer Herbert Dunmire, spent the forenoon yesterday cutting the dike in a concerted effort to protect property and improve drainage.
A July 16 report compares British and German shipping, noting British losses up to July 14 total 932,158 gross tons across 243 ships, while Germany reports higher losses. Britain’s prewar tonnage and ongoing shipyard output suggest a stronger merchant fleet than at the war’s start, with submarines causing about 90 percent of losses over 51 months.
Atlantic City July 16. Frank Lee of Philadelphia former chairman of the Pennsylvania boxing commission calls for an age limit of 35 for boxers and a three year inactivity ban before return to ring Wiener cites Jack Dempsey Jim Jeffries and Jack Johnson as examples of harmful comebacks He blames commissions for permitting such returns and says the sport risks a black eye from these comebacks.
Boston July 16. Wilfred J. Doyle Boston's current city clerk is acting mayor in Tobin's absence at the Democratic national convention and acting corporation counsel after the prior incumbent resigned. Doyle submitted papers to himself for signature and sought legal review from the acting corporation counsel, who then questioned if they could wait.
An office for Chancellor Emeritus E H Lindley is created in Frank Strong hall and will be ready when he and Mrs Lindley return from the Far East. The west end houses will also hold an office for Lindley when he becomes professor of philosophy. Elevator shafts have been converted into small storage rooms from basement to third floor near the rotunda. Two cubicles will go to the school of business for storage and mimeographing.
Chancellor Deane W. Malott departs Kansas to begin a Honolulu vacation itinerary. He travels with his father M. H. Malott by train to Los Angeles and the west coast, then sails from San Francisco to Hawaii to join his wife and children. The Journal-World notes the trip and invites readers to subscribe before summer departur e.
Anne Norris, a wealthy college student in a CAA flying course at Midland University, clashes with Captain Dick Douglas over safety and authority. Encouraged by Tony Scott, Anne steals a moment to flee to North Point with plans for marriage, leaving Georgette and Dick stunned as the scene ends.
Kansas Geological Survey field work on clay deposits in north central Kansas wrapped up after discoveries of high quality clay near York Begn county in 1988. Investigations in Russell, Lincoln, Saline, Ottawa, Cloud, Republic, Washington, Rice, Odgeman, and Ford counties extended through 1939 and 1940 with samples tested at the clay testing laboratory. Norman Plummer directed both field studies and laboratory tests as survey ceramist.
William J. Williams of Baker University a professor of education and Kansas Conference lay leader is among twelve Methodist representatives appointed by the church board of bishops to meet in New York on July 17 to craft ritual and worship order for the united church He previously represented the conference at Atlantic City and Oklahoma City meetings in May.
Laura Zook and Christian Edeavor led the lesson discussion at Valley Grove meeting. Don Kimmel directed a song fest with Veola Maye Ousdahl at the piano. Rev. Chanel performed a violin solo. The topic All One Family was presented in short discussion.
A detailed schedule of radio programming for Tuesday evening and into Wednesday morning, listing show times and stations WREN KMBC WDAF and others. Programs include newscasts, orchestras, comedy, drama, public affairs, sports and weather forecasts with notes on guests and performers such as Glenn Miller Tommy Dorsey Horace Heidt Donahue and Kaltenborn.
A community discussion featured members from several denominations. Guests listed included Maxine Harker Opal Lobb Winifred Kimmel Bill McPherson Don and Wilmer Kimmel Henry Dohrn and Rev. Robert Alexander.
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