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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1940
Page
4
A church notice cites Galatians 6 34 urging spiritual members to restore a brother who errs in meekness. The fragment appears within a local paper dated Wednesday July 24 1980 and includes publishing boilerplate and Associated Press notes.
The piece notes German propaganda accusing the United States of aiming to establish a western hemisphere protectorate via Monroe doctrine enforcement. It argues Nazi motives doubt American restraint and prefer weak hemispheric defense, while lamenting U S actions that could deter Nazi influence in South America.
The report notes Churchill absent for England's final word to Hitler and describes Lord Halifax's rejection of surrender as the final word on the matter. It forecasts Nazi pressure and a likely aggressive German reaction to the British stance.
The article reviews the presidents first press conference since the national convention. It questions the claim that policies prioritize humanity while urging further billions from national income. Critics warn that rhetoric hides monetary demands impacting revenue as the campaign continues.
Reports from Sweden say the three Baltic nations Lithuania Latvia and Estonia accepted Soviet protection and the transition involved violence with the former Latvia president gravely wounded in hospital. The absorption into a Soviet state was described as inevitable from the moment of acceptance.
Red Cross authorities assert relief aid sent to Ew was not diverted to military use. The issue has concerned many Americans and the Red Cross explains the original intent was respected.
Reported assurances from Washington claim progress while observers note a lack of a real defense program. The dialogue hints at internal delays and presidential prerogatives, with Vice President Ga unable to clarify plans and seeking equal control over changes.
Sumner Welles of the state department denounces the annihilation of the Baltic republics by Soviet Russia. He says such denunciation matters at home but requires backing with force on the world stage.
The British will begin paying income taxes at 42 percent to support the war program, already taking nearly half of earnings to avoid total loss.
Opinion piece arguing the Democratic party is dead and praising Wendell L. Willkie as the American alternative. It criticizes the New Deal and third terms, praises Carter Glass, Ryan of Wisconsin, and Roosevelt relatives, and urges support for Willkie.
A wartime column argues Hitler may risk a risky invasion of England for a dramatic victory. It notes limited summer flying weather, the need to act before winter, and doubts whether invasion can succeed while warning of heavy German losses if attempted.
A Friday August 1 ceremony will inaugurate the Baldwin to 73-W concrete road with speeches and a dance at night. Local leaders Walter Var num, George Hedrick, Frank McDonald, and B Stevens pledged cooperation of the Lawrence C of C. Family trips and social events fill the town bulletin.
Law rence, 25 years ago, celebrated F A U day as delegates arrived by special train met by locals on Massachusetts Street. Delegates wore red caps and crowds cheered. The Fraternal Aid Union founded in 1890 by T J Sweeney and others now boasts about 92 000 members and around one million dollars in assets. The train planned to travel to Pasadena later in the day with additional delegates aboard.
Letters from Cape Nome spark debate over gold prospects while premiums lure workers amid persistent rain. Edgerton mourns a Sweden death. Frank Durland’s remarks trigger town gossip. Dr Stiles and Miss Cornelia Zimmermann wed at 1113 Rhodes Island. Cards issued for Bessie Grove and Frank Morrison wedding at 1829 Kentucky on August 2.
Mr and Mrs Elton Peterson arrive from Boulder Colorado after six weeks away on graduate work. They visit Coach Emil Liston at Time Out Cascade Colp and stay briefly with Lester and Mrs Payne in White City. Mrs S Houhland breaks left arm. Grace Irwin shifts travel to Las Vegas New Mexico with Nelya Hunt to visit Prof and Mrs Irving Bartley.
The Baldwin area includes visitors from Kansas City and Topeka, with Baker University ties. Dr S H Flickinger caught a two and a half pound channel cat at Baldwin Lake. The 30th Epworth League Institute begins July 29 with Rev Harry Ritter as dean and many Baker faculty listed among instructors and organizers.
Berlin reports say Falu, foe of Naziism charged by the Gestapo with organizing the Munich bomb plot against Hitler, and Herschel Grynszpan, a Jewish Polish youth who killed a German diplomat in Paris, have been captured by Germany during the French campaign. Grynszpan was imprisoned in Paris for the Vom Rath slaying. Vom Rath died after being shot on November 7, 1938.
Anne Norris, wealthy college student, enrolls in Midland University flying course with instructor Captain Dick Douglas. Georgette Parkers, her friend, makes a solo debut under Douglas as Anne earns her own progress toward a ward solo while planning to end her romance with Tony Scott who schemes with Daley to fix a plane.
The University of Washington revealed an air conditioned bed by Dr. F K Kirsten. It heats in winter and cools in summer with a dial at the head and an air cushion that can lift a sleeper. The system uses a basement air supply and creates a safe draft free sleep environment.
In Pittsburgh an unidentified shooter killed a 38 year old divorcee Mrs Carrie Kolb and 45 year old J Edgar Ewing as they sat in a parked car early today. A widower living near the Kolb home was detained for questioning after the shooting. The suspect fled up a hillside after opening fire with five shots.
fragmented listing shows stations KMBC WDAF WREN and others with sports scores orchestra programs and weather forecasts. note mentions a witness could view him and no gun involved. Journal-World Classified Page described as busiest market place.
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