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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1940
Page
4
New Chapter in War Fueled by Paris Air Raid
Report discusses intensified bombing as Hitler’s total war promise nears reality. Civilians suffer alongside military targets as air raids on Paris and other cities prompt expected Allied reprisals and broader civilian destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Paris
Not Add Up as War Dept backs Roosevelt on Guard Call
Secretary of War Woodring supports President Roosevelt’s request to call out the National Guard but offers only general reasons, urging White House detail. Public unease grows over lack of specific information as Congress weighs a bill to empower armed forces for undisclosed purposes while planning adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodring
Roosevelt
National Guard
White House
Secretary of War
Congress
British Losses Report 24 Vessels From Northern Army Withdrawal
The British report 24 ships lost out of about 1 000 employed as the northern Allied army withdrew from Flanders. The operation caused heavy losses on both sides and German claims of Allied destruction proved exaggerated. Berlin released prisoner totals to offset German campaign losses in Belgium and northern France. Casualty lists remain unpublished and Germans expect further shocks to public memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flanders
Hitler
Berlin
Germany
Belgium
France
First Nazi Step Obie of the German legation
Mexico asserts that British agents have been planted in Mexico to provoke incidents near the Panama Canal, with Germany prepared to charge British activity. The Germans stop short of claiming Britain caused all Austria’s troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obie
Mexico
Panama Canal
Austria
Germans Accuse Others as They Prepare for Conflict
Observers note German rhetoric frames opponents while evidence suggests Germany itself plans to initiate trouble. The text implies a deceptive pretext for aggression and hints at credibility questions regarding Germany’s motives.
Bold Defense Plan Suggestions From Basil Brewer
Basil Brewer urges sweeping measures to boost eastern seaboard security including underground factories airports forts and mechanized divisions. He calls for drafting industry labor and men, ending political wrangling and civil advisory boards, diverting relief funds to defense, and rapid production of airplanes with nationwide consultations for mutual defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil Brewer
Standard Times
New Bedford
Mass
Army
Washington
Grand Central Station
Panama Canal
Administration Pushes Costly Defense Program Despite Burden
Preparations for defense seem tied to the administration’s drive to maintain the political front. It aims to execute a program costing billions without disrupting other vast proposals. The overall plan appears excessive and impractical for the nation.
The Kansas Editor Frames A Wedding Wryly
A Kansas editor suggests a wedding write up would be witty, noting the bride’s stunning appearance and the groom’s stunned reaction as the scene’s central humor. The quip frames a lighthearted reflection on wedding press coverage and public perception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Vicious circle on government aid and public support
The Omaha World-Herald notes a vicious cycle where government measures to aid the people aim to secure public backing, yet such support reinforces requests for more assistance. The piece signals ongoing tension between policy relief and voter expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha World-Herald
Lawrence Delegates Honored At United Spanish War Veterans Encampment
Two Lawrence delegates to the twenty third annual encampment were honored. W W Hutton named delegate at large to the national encampment in Philadelphia. Miss Minnie Walker elected department patriotic instructor of the Auxiliary. Census figures show Lawrence population 13708 and Douglas County 25117. Mrs Russell M Smith to host a bridge luncheon at Green Owl. Various social entertainments honor Miss Ida Day and Mrs W F Rumble as Miss Day to become county libraries organizer in Kansas. Mr and Mrs F J Boyles travel to Pittsburgh to visit relatives. New post office addition work expected to finish by September, says H D Olmstead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
United Spanish War Veterans and Auxiliary
W. W. Hutton
Joseph Wahlcamp
Philadelphia
Minnie Walker
Douglas County
Russell M. Smith
Green Owl
Smith
Marjorie Jacqmain
Ruth Schafstall
Lorena Jost
Colonial Tea Room
Ida Day
W. F.rumble
Miss Day
Kansas
Topeka
Rumble
Laurel
Miss
Marjorie
Helen
Pittsburgh
Arthur Patty
Patty
H. D. Olmstead
Pioneer M Chalkley Hill Remains a Kansas Figure in Settlement Saga
The life of M Chalkley Hill of Eudora spans the pioneer era to the mechanized age. Born 1850 in Guilford NC, he grew up amid Civil War exodus and Kansas settlement. He lived 76 years on the Hesper homestead, survived by three sons and a daughter, buried beside wife Martha Pearson Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Chalkley Hill
Eudora
Zane Grey
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Guilford County
North Carolina
John Hill
South
Free Territory
Lydia B. Hill
Cumberland Gap
Hill
Raines
Kentucky
Indiana
Kansas
Hesper
Douglas County
Mr. Hill
Alf Landon
Topeka
Wichita
Friends University
Eunice
Kan
Moonshine Still Found On Sheriff’s Farm In Sparta
Sparta North Carolina Sheriff DeWitt Bryan uncovered a working illegal moonshine still on his own land. He expressed astonishment at the discovery. In Pittsburgh Edward F McCafferty Jr faced removal from a $3 000 a year chief clerk post after not consenting to a sticker campaign and not appearing on the ballot. The law bars such officials from public office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
N. C
DeWitt Bryan
Pittsburgh
Edward F. McCafferty Jr
McCafferty
Pittsburgh Registration Commission
Indian Chief Freed Over Fishing License Question
North Platte Nebraska report says Chief Broken Rope an Indian painter was charged with fishing without a license but released when federal law was cited allowing Indians to fish anywhere in U S waters without a license. Spoon Saga Belleville Illinois notes date four years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Platte
Belleville, Il
Spoons Missing From Mrs Willman Lunch Room
Mrs Charles Willman reports four silver spoons taken as a wedding present. A stranger returned three spoons and promised to mail the fourth from Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Willman
Oklahoma
Greater Faith Is Needed at Christian Science Meeting
Boston gathering of thousands from around the world for The First Church of Christ Scientist annual meeting urged calm and faith in God's omnipotence. Harry C. Browne read a message from the Christian Science Board of Directors stressing demonstration through divine Mind to heal world misunderstandings and guide human action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Harry C. Browne
Christian Science Board of Directors
Christ Jesus
God
Mary Baker Eddy
Old Home Town Faces Lake Closure This Summer
Lawrence residents must act this week to keep Potter Lake attended through August or the lake will close to youths for the season. A seven day drive seeks 7500 dollars at the YMCA dinner as 500 bees ride a Rock Island freight through town to aid harvest. Wireless telegraphy club forms with Harry Ziesenis president and Heine Riggs honorary president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Potter Lake
University
Rock Island
Citizens Conference
Y.M.C.A
W. S. Metcalf
Y.M
Harry Ziesenis
Heine” Riggs
Charles Eggen
Gordon Saunders
Orland Messenheimer
Austin Bailey
Orland Lytle
Henry Albach
Earl Endicott
H. C. Riggs
Schiller Kruse
Everett Greisa
Harry Stevens
Louise Phillips
Mary and
Edna Underwood
Katie Strong
Emma Houghton
L. A. Leslie
Sun
Commencement Week Highlights at University and Local News
The week marks the Universitys most successful year with strong legislature support expanding departments. Local items note Mrs Julius Fischer and Mrs Fred Read traveling to Tonganoxie by horse and buggy, Mrs Vrooman and daughter attending a Blue Rapids wedding, and Prof Cady to spend a Chicago honeymoon while testing mineral ore separators. A Lohmer piano arrives for Mr Peirce, Q G Olson lays brick sidewalks on Massachusetts, Billy Williamson injures head after falling from a Osage City engine, and a sneak thief aids Wilmarth candy store theft of candy gum and tobacco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
Julius Fischer
Fred Read
Tonganoxie
Vrooman
Blue Rapids
Hamilton Cady
Professor Cady
Bride
Oneymoon
Chicago
Cady
Rushmore
Mr. Peirce
Lohmer
Q. G. Olson
Jacob House
Massachusetts Street
Billy Williamson
Osage City
Wilmarth
South Massachusetts Street
Weddings and visits frame Baldwin social week
Baldwin residents hosted and traveled for several weddings and family gatherings. Among those attending were Ruth Hunter’s Baker graduation guests from St Petersburg and Rollo, Missouri, while Miss Helen Louise Groves and Aubrey Burgtorf wed in Kansas City with Baker ties. Guests from Irving, Pueblo, Peabody, and other towns joined the celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolph D. McHenry
Oklahoma City
Robert BE. McHenry
Kansas City
Homer S. Stuntz
St. Petersburg
Fla
Baker
Ruth Hunter
Harry Hunter
Rollo
Ruth
Isaac Runyan
Hutchinson
Charles Runyan
McPherson
Rev
W. M. Runyan
Santa Fe completes double track from San Bernardino to Chicago
Santa Fe officials said a June 1 completion of the Arizona segment creates a continuous double-track line from San Bernardino California to Chicago. The project includes 23 miles of second track between Joseph City and Double Track Junction with 131 pound rails and nine foot ties, plus two large bridge constructions near Holbrook Arizona to span Rio Puerclo and La Roux Wash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Santa Fe Railway
Arizona
San Bernardino
Calif
Chicago
F. J. Mackie
Coast Lines
Joseph City
Double Track Junction
Ariz
Mackie
Belen
N. M
Newton
Kan
Santa Fe
Rockies
Sacramento Wash
Mojave Gap
Needles
Flagstaff
Rio Puerclo
la Roux Wash
Holbrook, Ariz
Rossy McAfee Enrolls at Lincoln College in Turbulent Welcome
Rossy McAfee arrives at Lincoln College aiming to play baseball, pursue education, and uncover his father’s killer. He meets Judy Tollivar, daughter of college president, and Hannah Shrider arrives boldly, challenging Rossy’s place as he settles into campus life under Coach Hurd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossy McAfee
Seattle
Judy Tollivac
Lincoln College
Hannah Shrider
Rossy
Hurd
Judy Tollivar
President Tollivar
Tolliver
Tollivars
Hapter II
Doc Tollivar
Tollivers
Hell’n Damnation
McAfee
Shore
Tollivar
Dr. Tollivar
Hurdland
Rosso
Altho
Hell'n-Damnation
Judy Toljivar
Rassy
Sin
Rhan
Judy
Hannah
Hill Church
College Student Dies in Wichita Collision
Wichita June 4 GPR Wil lis D Ellis 18 Friends University student died last night from injuries after a motorcycle collision with a motor car. His companion was involved in the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
Willis D. Ellis
Friends University
Radio Programs Schedule Fragment for June 4 5:30 PM to 3:00 AM
A detailed listings fragment shows radio programs across WREN KMBC and WDAF for Tuesday June 4 and Wednesday June 5. It names dozens of shows including Newscasts orchestras personalities and public affairs segments with times ranging from 5:30 PM to 3:00 AM and a late piano recital slot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
KMBC
Bonnie and the Boys
WDAF
Melody
NBEC
Cavaliers
Roy Shield
Muate
Edward G. Robinson
WWREN
Heira
Walter
Amos and
Andy
Belvedere Orch
Lanny Ross
Johnny Presents
Larry , Clinton
Orch
Louis Prima
Ruby Newman
Fred Waring
Charlie Barnet
Ray Herbeck
Muehlebach Or
Associated Press News
Dance Orch
Moonbeams
Ray Kinnexis
Mark Fisher
Bud Freeman
Kmic
Red Nichol
NBC Orchestra
Associated Press
KMBHC
Airlines Ann
Ben Bernie
Hollywood Playhouse
Dr. Christian
Plantation Party
Star Theatre
Fred Allen
Glenn Miller
Kay Kyser
Columbia Symphony
K. C
KKMBC
KAIBC
Richard Himber
Hotel Biltmore Orch
Burns and Allen
Ikxmbc
Gene Krupa
Red Nichols
NBC
Gwen Hunt
Ruth Orcutt
Children's Day Program and Picnic at Valley Chapel
The Valley Chapel Sunday School plans a children's day program on Sunday morning June 9 at 11 o'clock. Following the program a picnic dinner will be held at the George Votan home. Attendees are asked to bring their own table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Chapel
George Votan
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the World Company
W. C. Simons
J. W. Murray
Dolph Simons
Massachusetts St Lawrence
Lorenzen & Thompson, Inc
New York
West 44Th St
Audit Bureau OF Circulations
Czechoslovakia
Program For Defense
Middle West
The
Renard
Erna Rudolph
Washington, D. C
Indiana Street
Letya Williams
Ruby
Baldwin News
Helen Louise Groves
Crawfordsville
Ind
Harry Lennard
W. H. Lennard
Morganville
E. G. Hasley
Dorothy Gleason
Baldwin
E. V. Allen
Miriam Braun
Cameron Marshall
Lennard
Kansas City Western Dental College
Lincoln Street
Russell
Jane Thomson
Irving
Aubrey Burgtorf
A. E. Burgtorf
Beeks Memorial
First Methodist Church
Robert Ledere
Helen Moser
Homer SK. Ebright
Frances Thomson
Charles Burgtorf
Joan Talley
Baker University
Alpha Chi Omega
Proom
David
Mildred- Thomson
Walter Webball
Charles Webb
Booneville, Mo
Charles Burstorf
Daisy Wheeler
Peabody
Floyd Talley
Joan
Potter
Big
NEA Service, Inc
KFKU
Univis
Optometrist
N. H
Cikshreati
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