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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1940

Page

3

The Peace of God Passes Understanding

A devotional line from Philippians 4 7 assures readers the peace of God will guard hearts and minds through Christ Jesus offering solace in faith.

God Christ Jesus

Nazi economists mock US gold reserves and world trade aims

The article notes a Nazi minister ridiculing the United States vast Fort Knox gold hoard and proposing a postwar world trade basis without American gold. It recalls Nazi demands for money and wealth, questioning the gold-buying policy and warning against accepting their stated disinterest in gold.

Hitler United States Germany Fort Knox

Johnson Exits as War Office Shakeup Continues

The text reports Johnson leaving the war government amid cabinet changes driven by Stimson and Patterson. It notes Stimson’s desire for Patterson, possible reassignment of Johnson to a presidential advisory role, and broader uncertainty about progress of the defense program.

Change of Roles in Roosevelt Public Remarks Draw Fire

President Roosevelt shifts roles from remote leadership to civic involvement amid Willkie notes of distraction. The exchange touches on his draft consent and the burden of public service while criticizing anti third term positions.

Roosevelt Willkie Hée Maud Jim Reed Sother

French Leaders Prepare for Trial as Nazi Pattern Emerges

The document notes French leadership facing trial for resistance acts against Germany with former premier Daladier among the cited figures. It claims Nazi influence is evident in current purge moves and echoes a shadow government framing.

Ment i Germany Daladier Nazi Germany

Europe faces looming famine amid war and harvest loss

Red Cross observer reports Europe faces one of the worst food shortages in modern times. War devastates crops across 19 countries, with France showing widespread devastation and millions of refugees relying on relief kitchens while winter hunger looms. US grain stocks remain high with 800 million bushels stored and 300 million more added this year.

United States Red Cross Europe France

Germany aims to shape Western Hemisphere policy say observers

Nazi Germany warned South American nations against plans for American economic unity and threatened to halt European trade if a united American front formed. Analysts say these warnings show Germany seeking global influence and control.

Nazi Germany Hitler Europe Germany

Roosevelt Recasts Campaign as Risk of Change

After eight years as the apostle of change in the United States Franklin Roosevelt now campaigns that a new presidency would be fatal to the country. The nation has moved from one emergency to another in his program of change and enthusiasm grows for one more change Roosevelt does not want.

Harry Woodring F.D.R R.F.D Louis Johnson Woodring Stimson Judge Patterson Johnson Washington United States Franklin Roosevelt Mr. Roosevelt Roosevelt

Unwritten law on third terms cited from 1896 platform

The Pittsburg Headlight recalls a Democratic platform plank from July 7, 1896 in Chicago denying a third presidential term. It emphasizes that a century of custom and the founders’ example sanctify that no man should be eligible for a third term.

Pittsburg Chicago

Biggest ovation at Chicago convention and boos for Jefferson

The Pittsburgh Headlight notes that while the crowd gave the loudest cheers to unnamed men at the Democratic convention in Chicago, Thomas Jefferson drew the largest boos when Carter Glass quoted his old stance against a third term for presidents.

Chicago Thomas Jefferson Carter Glass Jfferson Jefferson Pittsburg

Ten Years Ago Lawrence Steals Hit Two Stores

Thieves robbed Pine Bros. and Ellis & Hesse with losses around 650 dollars in merchandise money and jewelry. Mrs E H Lind ley will vacation in Estes Park Colo. Alpha Kappa Psi bought Erasmus Haworth property at 1503 Massachusetts for a fraternity home. About 8860 citizens will be eligible to vote August 5. Col Samuel G Clarke 47 Douglas County Republican died after injuries from July 18 auto crash. Kansas fraternities form a united front at Kappa Sigma to oppose Douglas County tax roll moves.

Lawrence Pine Bros Locust Street Ellis & Hesse East Ninth Pine Brothers Ellis & He E. H Lindley Estes Park Colo Charles E. Louk Alpha Kappa Psi Erasmus Haworth Massachusetts Street O. H Stockwell Samuel G. Clarke Douglas County Lawrence Memorial Kappa Sigma House Te Kansas Association of

War Today Analysis on Luftwaffe Delays and Allied Strength

Mackenzie surveys Hitler’s strategic delay and rising British air power. He notes German hesitancy, Balkan diplomacy, and ongoing aerial battles over Britain, plus Britain's doubled aircraft production and Allied aid from the U.S. He reports on extending blockade aims against Spain and Italy and Italy’s worsening food shortages and rationing.

Hitler England Britain Channel Germany Balkan von Ribbentrop Berlin Balkans Reich London Royal Air ‘Force Holland Belgium Rance America France Washington Italy Spain

Miss Alta Smith Hosts JOC Line Party At Bowersock

Local social notes report Miss Alta Smith entertaining JOC members at the Bowersock with line party guests including Frances Lewis Jessie Ewing Vera McClelland May McClelland Eugenia Cory Addie Underwood and Mrs Gilbert Smith. Also mentions a Fort camping trip near Overbrook and line party to the Air Dome with Marguerite Spietz Gertrude Frank Agnes Burke Esther White Frances Hackbarth Ellen Wiedemann Frederika Rutherford.

Alta Smith J.0.c Bowersock Frances Lewis Jessie Ewing Vera McClelland May McClelland Eugenia Cory Addie Underwood Lauren Hunter Gilbert - ‘Smith T. D. Funk John Newman Fred Lawrence Overbrook Air Dome Marguerite Spietz Gertrude Frank Agnes Burke Esther White Frances Hackbarth Ellen Wiedemann Frederika Rutherford Eugenie Galoo

May Requisition Barges In Danube Transport Drive

Bucharest reports that Ru mania plans to requisition 60 British owned or chartered Danube river barges to boost oil flow to Germany. Official circles promise full support to deliver 200000 tons of oil this month, part from Astor-Roma na reserves recently confiscated.

Bucharest Rumania Danube Germany Reich Astor-Romana Company

Baldwin News Items Highlight Local Moves and Visits

Leo Jones and two sons from Council Bluffs plan Ivor Jones’s fall entry into Baker. Cherry Leitaker vacations with Boy Scouts near Baxter Springs. Olson and son Edward visit Baldwin relatives. Mrs. Miller and sister Marion Charles head to San Bernardino. Larry Boardman visits grandparents and relatives in Baldwin. Donald Roberts sustains foot injury. recuperates in Olathe. Marvin Pohl’s eighth birthday celebrated. Merle Fischer to Kansas City for business college. to live with sister. Baldwin Garden Club pursues alley beautification with hollyhocks and flowers. town tree is hard maple. Prof and Mrs Irving Bartley, formerly of Baker, now teach at State Teachers College in Las Vegas.

Leo Jones David Ivor Council Bluffs Baker Cherry Leitaker Alva Chubb Baxter Springs Ted Frazee E. Olson Edward Bonner Springs Baldwin Frances Carol Horrell Donald Roberts Tri Delta Olathe Ernest Pohl Marvin Janet Vaughn Lois Warner Suzanne Marilyn Ballard Shirley Landis Warren Gaswint I Whitted Theresa Randel Thomas ‘Jay’ Danley Jmmie Schmittendorf Mildred Clark Robert Guest Doris Keller Donna Stephens Merle Fischer Kansas City el Dorado High Penios College Garden Club Baldwin Garden Club C. J. Fischer Las Vegas Ard Irving D. Bartley Thertleys State Teachers . College

Loretta Young to Wed Thomas H. Lewis in Westwood

Actress Loretta Young and Thomas H. Lewis radio advertising executive set their wedding for next Wednesday at the church of St Paul in Westwood village with Father G Quinan officiating following an earlier engagement announcement.

Loretta Young Hollywood Thomas H. Lewis Church of St. Paul Westwood Village Father G. Quinan

Flying Coed and the Hangar Plot in Midlands University

Anne Norris, a wealthy student, joins a flying course at Midlands University. Tony Scott and gunman Daley threaten Dick to force a takeoff in a damaged plane while Anne, bound in a hangar, plans to warn authorities. She frees herself but must act without alerting the captors as she contemplates calling for help.

Anne Norris CAA Georgette Parker Anne Tony "Scott Captain Dick Douglas Midlands University Tony James Daley Daley Tony Scott Clarice Arnold Dwight Jumes Daley

Monroe Doctrine's Enduring Role in 19th Century Crises

The Monroe Doctrine, announced by James Monroe in 1823, shaped American policy by warning European powers against interference in the Americas. Though not formal law or universally embraced, it gained prominence during crises such as the Venezuela incident of 1896 and influenced subsequent U S policy and regional defense.

United States Congress James Monroe U. S America Spain South America Austria Russia Prussia France Venezuela Britain Monroe

Chrysler Profits Rise in First Half with Dividend Declared

Chrysler Corp reports net income of 30,494,274 for the first half, 7.01 a share, up from 25,345,771 or 5.83 in the prior year. Directors approve a 1.25 dividend on common stock payable September 12 to holders of record August 12. Similar dividends have been paid in recent quarters.

Chrysler New York Chrysler Corporation

Radio Programs Friday Evening Listings

Friday evening radio schedule lists WREN KMBC WDAF programs from 6:30 to 9:00 with Newscasts Rhythm and Blues shows orchestras and comedy. Programs include Death Valley Days Showboat Grand Central Station What's My Name and Amos and Andy along with religious and sports segments.

Wren Newacas KMBC Wdaf—Safety Council Will Bradley Orch Newacast WDAF Cavaliers Wren—Radio Guild Kansas City Dines Casino Orchestra WBZ Hollywood Peer Hollywood Gordon N Jenkins Orch T. R. Ybarra Vaughn Munroe Opry Michael Loring Sky, Blazers Wardman Park Harry James Rainbow Room Alvino Rey Bonnie and the Boxe Leighton Noble Awe Associated Press News Larry Funk War Ponishthawke Chuck Foster George Olsen Henry King Muehlebach Or Associated Press Newacaat Hollywood Country Church Dixiejana Strings Bobby Byrnes Wren Voice of Hawaii John Tompking Catholic Radio -Pym Gray Gordon Gene Autry LDS Bishop and Gargoyle Icey Hans Flath WDA Walter Winchell Parker Irene Rich Allen Roth Goodwill Bill Stern Johnny Johnny Mesaner Ted Lewis Kmbc—Orientale Betty Black Wn Ar Aenacast the Sandman Sherman Orch Cecil ‘Golly Jerry Shelton Moonbeams Chuck Brook Orch Cab Calloway Death Valley Kmbgorews Harry Kogen Grand Central Station Dan Ameche Ae Leeh Pearce Weis Amos Andy

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