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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1940

Page

3

Baltic States Vote for Soviet Union Absorption

Baltic parliaments of Estonia Latvia and Lithuania speeded plans to join Moscow and petition for Soviet membership. Delegates headed to Moscow to finalize the act as crowds cheered in Riga Tallinn and Kaunas. Absorption would remove them as buffers between Russia and Germany.

Estonia Latvia Lithuania Moscow Soviet Union Riga Tallinn Kaunas Russia Red Army Germany Baltic Hally Joseph Stalin Stalin Poland Stockholm Stockholms Tidningen Helsinki Finland

Manufacturing in Lawrence Kan 1854 to 1900 thesis notes railroad history

Middleton's Lawrence thesis records how rail expansion shaped the city. It recounts the Union Pacific’s arrival in 1864 and Kansas Pacific consolidation, plus the 76 year run of service now trimmed as schedules change and trains become less accommodating.

Lawrence University of Kansas Kenneth A. Middleton Kan Middleton Union Pacific Kansas Kansas Territorial Legislature Leavenworth Pawnee Western Kansas City Altho Samuel Hallett Topeka Kansas Pacific United States Union Pacific Railroad Company

Reconstruction Decrees Bolster Private Industry and Colonies

Vichy announces a series of decrees to aid reconstruction. Loans up to 200 000 francs are offered to private industries for three months to pay salaries and buy materials. Large advances are set for Algeria and Tunisia to secure food supplies. The Belgian franc is realigned with the French franc, and the finance ministry urges banks to return to Paris as the government plans to reopen the bourse.

Vichy Petain Algeria Tunnisia Theelga Finance Ministry Exch Nge Paris Bourse Yves Boutillier Berlin Germany Brecard le Jour-Echo de Paris

Kansas rural carriers meet with 800 in attendance

Harrison Parkman former Emporian and general purchasing agent for the postal department will address the Kansas convention of rural mail carriers tonight in Emporia Kansas. The opening sessions drew 800 attendees including the women's auxiliary.

Carierh Emporia Kan Kansas Eoartiers Harrison Parkman Postal Department Emporian Convention and Women’s Auxiliary

Annenberg Surrenders for Tax Evasion, Headed to Lewisburg

Chicago July 22 CP M L Annenberg surrendered to a United States marshal to begin a three year term for income tax evasion. Chief Deputy Marshal Joseph Tobin said he appeared at the chief counsel Weymouth Kirland's loop office. they prepared to drive 720 miles to Lewisburg with the 63 year old former turf news publisher and one of the nation's wealthiest men. He had paid 800000 as first installment on an 8000000 civil settlement. He spent the weekend in Philadelphia with family before surrendering as stay of execution expired.

Chicago M. L. Annenberg United States U. S Lewisburg Joseph Tobin Annenberg Weymouth Kirland William H. McDonnell Joseph Thinnes McDonnell Philadelphia Uncle Sam James H. Wilkerson

Closing Week of Revival at Assembly of God Tent

The closing week of revival services led by Rev. Mayo at the big brown gospel tent on Seventh and Missouri features prophecy themed messages. Topics include Grapes of Wrath Sirens of the Times and The Rise of Antichrist. Tonight the subject is Religious Emotionalism and conversion certainty.

Assembly of God Church Mayo Big Brown Seventh Missouri Sirens of the Times

Hofmann cites long China conflict tied to European war outcome

Prof W E Hofmann, former KU entomology professor and Lingnan alum, said any Japan China settlement would be temporary until European war results are known. He returned to Lawrence after 16 years in Canton and rejoined family amid war rumors, noting Eastern Asia would shift with Europe’s conclusion.

W. E. Hofmann Lawrence Orient University of Kansas K. U. Entomology Hoffmann University of Lingnan Canton China Natural History Museum Herbert Hoffmann Rhode Island Street Harry W. Hoffmann Barker Avenue Europe England America Italy France Asia

Canton War Echoes From Professor Hoffmann Visit

Professor Hoffmann discussed wartime conditions in Canton during a lengthy interview. He described 16 months of warfare, 14 with heavy bombing, and noted the university’s proximity to danger yet limited military targeting. He urged universal military training and warned of U S trade strain and treaty scrapping risks amid global tensions.

Hoffmann Burma China Canton University of Lingnan Hong Kong United States France England Lawrence Washington, D. C West Coast San Francisco

McLouth Residents Welcome Visitors This Week

Warren Rhodes of McLouth is spending a few days in Silver Lake. Bill Smith and Arnold Gensler of Kansas City spent the weekend in McLouth. Mrs Reba Black and her daughter Liza Su returned home from Kansas City after several days away.

Warren Rhodes McLouth Silver Lake Bill Smith Arnold Gensler Kansas City Reba Black Liza‘Su

Song Writer Crossword Clue Puzzle Answers

A historical crossword puzzle page lists and clues for horizontal and vertical entries including terms like Babylonian deity Norse mythology and musical notes, with references to song writers and various objects and concepts. The grid features entries such as Odor, Ruby, and Compass point abbreviations along with thematic notes.

Birthday Tea and Community Notes at Knowledge Hill

Knowledge Hill hosts Donald Clyde's birthday gathering with Jackson County guests from Kansas City Lawrence and Topeka. The event includes multiple families sharing ice cream and cake and features visits from Cushman Hunsinger Dimick Schooley and Burns. The Knowledge Hill Community Club met July 17 with ten members and four guests including Ethelyne Burns and John Thiry.

Mack Stewart Donald Clyde Edna Wilson Fred Duffindack David Lee Herbert Wilson Jack Jerry Berry Mack Kansas City M. C. Cushman Nick Harry Smith Robert Smith Betty Jean Roberta Smith Mr. Stewart Paul McCormick Center, Colo White Hill John Canary Emily Jane Gant Arkansas City H. O. Burns Ethelyne Eugene Dimick Nick Hunsinger Schooley Ramona Hunsinger Donald and Mack Clyde David Lee Duffindack HK. H. Dimick Baker Murphy Ethelyne Burns John Thiry Edwin Jane

Local club meeting notes and social dozen

The meeting was called to order by President Mrs. Will Rice. The afternoon was spent socially with refreshments of ice cream cookies and tea. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Helen Rice's home on July 31. David Lee Duffindack from Kansas City visits his grandparents Mr and Mrs Mack Stewart.

Way Richard Murphy Will Rice Helen Rice David Lee Duffindack Kansas City Mack Stewart

Local Social Notes and visits around Topeka and Lawrence

BracketT home City friends visit in Topeka and Abilene during vacation. Mr and Mrs George Walter and family attend Presbyterian Sunday school picnic at Clinton Park Lawrence. Mrs Allan Kirby hosts Brackett Farm Bureau unit meeting. Mrs Charles Topping leads program for Inc Sots 1. Next meeting planned in Lawrence with Mrs May Sece tin. Glenn Dee Hildebrand spent Topeka on business. Clifford Dean and others dine with Walter family Tuesday. Mrs George Catlett visits near Tanwaka. Local youths host small gathering at Guy Bigsby home. Several guests from Kansas City Garden City and Lawrence visit the Bildebrand home. Delbert Green family spend day in Ottawa. Dick Evans visits relatives in Kansas City Mo.

Topeka Abilene George Walter Clinton Park Lawrence Allan Kirby Brackett Farm Bureau Charles Topping Aaron Inc May Secetin B. Hildebrand Ang Glenn Dee Clifford’ Dean Guy Bigsby Ralph Wolf Frank Neal Kansas City Nellie Hardy Garden City Cora Wilson Bildebrand Delbert Green Junior Lois Ottawa Dick Evans

Household Finance announces new monthly loan rates and plan options

The notice promotes quick private loans with no endorsers or credit questions. It highlights a rate drop for loans over $100 and shows example payments, urging study of the table and encouraging visits or calls with no obligation to borrow.

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