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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1940
Page
7
A British sergeant recalled Dunkerque showing few British troops left on the beaches as German raids persisted. He described fires lighting the night, constant shelling, and a dramatic rescue by a steamer crew. Nurses at the front stayed at posts, tending wounded under continuous bombardment.
Earl Browder was chosen as the 1940 standard bearer for the Communist Party at a Madison Square Garden rally attended by about 20,000. James W. Ford was named as his running mate. The convention endorsed a broad social program and called for equal radio coverage for candidates amid a listener boycott by the Catholic War Veterans.
Sociologist and crime prevention author Miss Mabel Elliott outlines four punishment types material loss physical torture social degradation and removal by death exile or imprisonment She will discuss Conflicting Bases of Modern Punishment Monday June 10 at 1245 pm over WREN in a Society for the Friendless Kansas radio series on crime prevention and juvenile delinquency The classifieds note rental listings.
A clipped roundup of a crossword style list with numbered clues and partial hints. The page features entries such as a female diplomat to Norway and references to wartime roles and everyday terms across vertical and horizontal groups.
Topeka June 3 Frank A Quail Cleveland attorney named Washburns man of the year by the alumni association as a trustee and former student. The event coincides with five honorary LL.D. degrees conferred at the 75th anniversary convocation for Woodring Erickson Karnes Naylor Irwin. All but Woodring are Washburn alumni.
Fifty six members of the 99 club a nationwide women pilots group volunteered their flying services with the army or navy in any capacity in a national emergency. Meeting at aviatrix Bessie Owens home they said they could ferry airplanes or pilot aerial ambulances. Many members are registered nurses and own their own planes.
Democratic party groups in Kansas and adjoining counties favor Roosevelt for a third term but back Harry Woodring as a favorite son if Roosevelt does not run. Endorsements include Lynn Brodrick for national committeeman and regional delegates to the 1940 party convention. A separate note from Greece reports rumors of a secret understanding between Metaxas and Italy to avoid Greece becoming a war battleground.
Local residents host visitors and attend events in Lecompton. A free outdoor picture show opens June 8. clubs meet for pictures, cookbooks, and social activities. Members travel between Lawrence, Perry, and Emportia. summer plans include school courses and family visits.
A shower was given Tuesday evening at the high school gym in honor of Mrs. Oliver Wingfield. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess Shaffer of Lawrence, with a large list of guests including Mrs. Ted Smith and Miss Helen Norwood. Next meeting set for June 12 with Mrs. Lois Hayes.
June Traynor and others hosted a reception with ice cream and cake. Mrs Wingfield received many gifts. Mrs Ruth Bahnmaier hosted the Willing Workers Club for an all day meeting with a dish luncheon and a quilt block session. Mrs Mable Glenn to entertain next.
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