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.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1940
Page
3
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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