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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1940

Page

4

Love Destroys Fear Quote On World War II Era Page

A brief column quotes 1 John 4 18 about love casting out fear and notes the date July 22 1940. It appears amid a newspaper page containing addresses and bureau lines from Associated Press and Lawrence Kansas publication details. The card references locations in New York Chicago Los Angeles Detroit and other cities and lists Associated Press material.

Lorenzen & Tormpan Ayr Bureau OF Cirlations Postoffice Lawrence Kansas

Old Leaders Dismissed Garner Reflects on Convention

Garner plans a Texas return while noting the convention’s harsh stance against Senator Glass and third term support. In his home district, the action is seen as unacceptable to lifelong Democrats who view the convention as throwing cherished party traditions away.

Garner Texas Glass Will

Registration Opens in Lawrence for August Primaries

Registration in Lawrence closes this Friday night. The city clerk’s office will stay open evenings to aid voters unable to visit during regular hours. Citizens are urged to exercise rights by helping choose candidates and ballots for November.

Lawrence

Political Moratorium and Campaign Funds Debate

The President signs a new Hatch bill linking campaign funds to the defense program. Critics say tying campaign finance to defense spending could shift vast appropriations to political uses, affecting Republicans more than Democrats.

Iskenaties

Pan American Conference Discusses Hemisphere Defense

The Havana meeting of the Pan American conference is under way to address potential threats from totalitarian powers. Debates focus on the nature of the danger and defensive measures needed, with urgency and uncertainty shaping early expectations.

Havana Hemisphere

Bombing toll details in hush wartime report

A fragmented wartime notice states civilian casualties are under 1000 in a month, comparing current losses to the previous period. It notes warning of total war and signals potential further actions, with emphasis on air raid effects and government stance.

Unclear Phrase Reflects German War Position

Fragmentary OCR notes suggest a discussion of Nazi Germany under Hitler, noting no willingness to surrender as time narrows and the word from Hitler may be issued.

Hitler

Democrats Face Dilemma on Wallace Vote

Democrats who oppose Wallace struggle with how to distinguish between first and second ticket choices at the ballot. Voters who back Roosevelt are likely to back Wallace, forcing a vote for both or neither. Some condemn Wallace as aimed at the whole ticket, while others lack nerve to say so.

Wallace Roosevelt Democratic Party

Hitler’s pursuit of domination shapes war strategy

The piece argues Hitler aims to subjugate nations one by one and exploit a split Allied defense. It notes France fell, Britain fights alone, and the US debated joining early to gang Hitler, but events favored the axis alliance with Germany aided by Russia, Italy, and Japan.

Hitler France British Empire United States Poland Norway England Germany Russia Italy Japan

French political movement aims to oust Petain regime

A French political movement forms with the aim of ousting Marshal Petain from the shadow government. Observers doubt the Vichy regime’s endurance after France’s surrender, suggesting the government may not last long.

Marshal Petain France

Ireland calls 400000 volunteers amid looming threat

The government urges 400000 volunteers as a precaution with a warning that Hitler’s forces may arrive within a week or two, signaling urgency and national mobilization.

Hitler

Film Stars Favor Secondhand Husbands and Wives

A Leavenworth Times remark notes actors show no prejudice against marrying second or third spouses, while still avoiding wearing others old clothing. The tongue in cheek line highlights changing gossip in celebrity marriages.

Leavenworth Times

Railways Need Billions in Ties and Debt Stub

Topeka Capital questions the scale of U S rail infrastructure costs claiming billions needed for wooden ties and a forty five billion dollar government debt, highlighting fiscal implications for national rail networks.

United States Topeka Capital

Local Residents Take Various Summer Trips and Incidents

Dr and Mrs R H Edmiston and two daughters with Mrs Edmistons mother Mrs Amy L Maggs returned from a Colorado auto trip lasting about two weeks. Mr and Mrs H W Roberts and family came back from six weeks driving through Texas and Colorado. Edwin Gentry and C E Springer departed for Colorado Springs Yellowstone Park and other points in Colorado. The Monday bridge club met with Mrs Le Roy Pierce with guests including Mrs H W Edmonson A Wettig Mrs Sam Kelsall Mrs A G Van Noy W H Robinson and Mrs H W Howsman. Jack Kelsey west of Lawrence suffered a broken arm after a horse he rode was struck by a car. Two robberies at the University club and Mrs B T Deichert residence on Oread avenue were reported. money and jewelry were taken.

R. H. Edmiston Edmiston Amy’ L. Maggs Colorado Texas Edwin Gentry C. E. Springer Springs Yellowstone Park le- Roy - Pierce H. W. Edmonson A. Wettig Sam Kelsall A. G. van Noy W.H. Robinson H. W. Howsman Jack Kelsey Lawrence University Club B. T. Deichert Oread Avenue

Wheat yields rise after rains at Pine farm

Twenty five years ago threshers began work on Walter Pine’s wheat at A A Hick’s farm and averaged about 20 bushels per acre, slightly higher than prior estimates due to heavy rains. Broer Gustafson won the finals in the second flight of the annual handicap golf tournament defeating Alph Sports 3 up and 2 to play.

Walter Pine A.A. Hick Broer Gustafson Alph Sports

War Today: Mackenzie Flags Hitler's Looming Blow

Dewitt Mackenzie analyzes Berlin's likely timing for a England strike, the air war's rise in intensity, and Britain's resolve. He notes potential Axis moves on Gibraltar and Spain, aims to sever supply lines, and the impact on morale, with Lord Halifax as a steadfast, religiously driven opponent of Hitler.

Hitler England Berlin Winston Churchill Britain British Isles Axis Mediterranean Gibraltar Spain Italy London Germany France Norway Brest Lord Halifax Churchill Fuehrer Halifax

Thirteen CCC Camps to Work on Soil Projects

Salina Kansas reports that thirteen CCC camps will work on soil and water conservation projects through July August and September. Twelve camps will perform erosion control work with locations at Ottawa Council Grove Burlington Seneca Neodesha Marysville Parsons Wellington Effingham Concordia Osage City Rozel and one camp will assist in lake construction in Clark County. Projects include terrace outlets check dams grass waterways sodding tree planting pasture clearing and farm ponds.

Salina Kan CCC Kansas H. H. Finnell Soil Conservation Service Ottawa Council Grove Burlington Seneca Neodesha Marysville Parsons Wellington Effingham Concordia Osage City Rozel

Young Solomon Settles Cats quarrel with mail box finial

In Williamsport Pennsylvania on July 22 a boy nicknamed King Solomon settled a quarrel between two children by dropping their cat into a mailbox. The action ended the dispute and the cat was unharmed according to witnesses.

Solomon Williamsport King Solomon

Social news and notes from LaGorte club and locals

Informal gatherings host Miss Freda Gibbs and Miss Virginia Goff with friends, while Miss Lella Watson and others head to Portland and California for fairs and exhibitions. Amid war updates and civic chatter, a Lawrence fisherman boasts a legendary Kaw catfish haul near the dam.

Freda Gibbs LaGorte Club O. W. Wilbur and Son D. E.shuck Floyd Walburn Phil Olmstead Walter Richardson Jennie Roper Earl Roner Ruth Fordyce Russell Fordyce George Grigsby Virginia Goff Sewing Club Myra Stevens Elsa Bartlesdés Helen Hornaday Ethel Ulrich Gladys Henley Ruth Peairs Erna Fischer Sic Seoree Frank Lella Watson Portland Ore California Cloyd B. Hanselman Opal Kennedy Emma Judge

Burglary Strikes Local Business Four Times in One Month

A town reports a local business house has been entered by burglars four times in the past month. Residents urge action to address the rising thefts and restore security.

Bulgarian Batchkovo Monastery Shown on New Airmail Stamp

A Bulgarian airmail stamp features the Batchkovo Monastery with an airliner above it. The 1083 foundation by Gregori Pekurian and 13th century crusader sieges are noted along with Bulgarian art and nearby Sofia landmarks.

Batchkovo Monastery Balkan Gregori Pekurian Ivan Alexander Dati G Sofia Sane Palace Nevsky Shipka Pass Monumen

Flying Coed in Flight School Drama at Midland

Anne Norris, wealthy student, enrolls in a flying course at Midland University while a shooting at Villa Alpha unfolds. Dick Douglas, an instructor, ferries her to safety as two gunmen pursue her, and she faces expulsion if involved in the scandal. Douglas offers aid and urges caution as the pursuit ends with her return to dorm life.

Anne Norris King CAA Georgette Parker Anne Tony Scott Gangeter Dick Douglas Midland University Clarice Villa Alpha Vista Alpha Midland Tony Alpha Tesit Miss Norris Paris

Baldwin News Happenings Include Garden Party and Wedding

Community notes report Miss Esther Brockway’s return from Carrollton and several Kansas City visits by local residents. A Sub Debs outdoor party at Miss Barbara Beals’ home featured many attendees, followed by a Wayne style wedding at Mrs Myrnice Morgan’s house with Miss Esther Brockway as singer and Miss Helen Heaston on piano. The couple, Miss Jocelyn Brockway and Mr. Leland Ulrich, plan a Colorado trip before settling near High Prairie. Additional social events include Christensen fish dinners and a cooperative creamery event. A home subscription offer ties readers to the Journal-World.

Esther Brockway Carrollton Carroll Wilson James S. Chubb Harold W. Guest Kansas City Frank E. Wolf Barbara Beals Evelyn Warner Altha Warner Bohnis Jean Adriance Marjorie Beth Hubskmann Martha Caskey Frances Davison Claire Leitaker Gloria Coral Jean Schmittendor Shirley Davies Lavonne Martin Marguerite Huey Betty Lee Groetzinger Martha Louise Bretnall Ames Betty Lou Christensen Edith Lee Master Sarah Counts Arlene Schooley Nelda Cook Donna Gene Eaton Cynthia Smith Jean Claridge Henry Baldwin Cooperative Creamery Sen Christensens Wil- Beals Jules Aus Frank Elli J. E. Mellor Myrnice Morgan James S.chubb Noreen Morgan Leland Ulrich High Prairie Baker University Delta Tau Delta Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Psi Omega James G. Brockway Raymond Horrell Pittsburgh Charles A. Kalb Frank Horrell Virgil Vinland

Evening Radio Schedule of July 22 23

Radio listings show orchestras and hosts across KMBC WDAF WREN and other stations. Acts include McGee's Orchestra Lombardi's Ore and Grant Park Concert with multiple hourly updates and Associated Press News.

Oreh KMBC Arios Andy Weg WDAF Grant Park Ianny, Ross WDA Phivedere Orch Char Ur Godfrey Pisostor Orchestra FMBC al Orahue Orch Wren Associated Press Asociated Press DAF Valiers Wren— Y Shield Curt of Shid- Gluskin WD Abk Horace Heidt Wren H. C Professor Quias Iann Miller Jimmy Dorsey Sist Husband Pele Walter Dog Ae KNBC Eenny Ross Hasy Charlie Barnet’a Orch H. V. Baltenborn Bonnie and the Boys Foonbeams Fial Kemp Ickle Sisco Jimmy Lunceford Hed Nichols Muehlebach

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