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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1940
Page
4
Roosevelt Seeks Authority to Send Arms and Planes to Allies
President Roosevelt asks Congress for power to ship obsolescent arms and aircraft to the Allied nations to replace losses in northern France. The move aims to test whether the United States will maintain unofficial support or adopt a clearer open policy for future action. It signals a shift from improvisation to a definite American course debated publicly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Congress
France
United States
Mid West aviation plan centers on Kansas City area
The piece argues for expanded air defense facilities in the middle west. Kansas City area, including Lawrence, is seen as ideal for plane manufacturing and training hubs. Mayor Gage invites Lawrence and nearby towns to form an aviation board to coordinate with federal defense officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
Kansas City
Lawrence
Gage
Warning From Italy Describes U S Diplomatic Ambiguity
An Italian spokesman hints at future reprisals against the United States citing covert assistance to allies. The piece argues US foreign policy avoids frankness, urging nations to state positions plainly and keep their word, while condemning deception used by current administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Italy
Germany’s War Aims Aimed at Annihilating England and France
The text asserts Nazi aims seek the annihilation of England and France, noting their fondness for grand phrasing and vast conquests. It frames such goals as an overreach seen in historical tyrannies and warns of the inflated estimates behind total martial campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
England
Live and let live in German scheme
Historian notes the phrase live and let live sits at odds with German policy yet has broader value for humanity than eras of conquest, arguing restraint and tolerance advance human values more than aggression.
Overlooked Passages in Matthew Stir Pacifist Debate
A historical selection cites Matthew Chapter 10 verses 34 to 39 arguing that Jesus urges division and sacrifice over peaceful alignment. It questions pacifist readings of scripture, noting the call to take up the cross and prioritize faith over family ties for followers.
German air strategy limits frontline navigation aboard most planes
Young Bill White notes that German squadrons place elaborate navigation and blind flying boards on only the squadron commander’s plane while allied aircraft receive such equipment. This speeds German production and keeps more planes aloft, though each German plane is not as advanced as an Allied unit. Formations are led by officers while many planes are flown by noncommissioned troops who simply follow the leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Bill White
White
Berle resigns from Lawyers Guild over anti communist stance
A. A. Berle Jr. resigns as assistant secretary of state from the Lawyers Guild citing its potential conflict with the communist party line. The piece notes guilds leaning toward Moscow and implies other officials have similar associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Berle, Jr
Lawyers Guild
Communist Party
Berle
Moscow
Congress debate over adjournment in crisis year
Lawmakers linger on early adjournment as a world crisis presses, with a growing belief that Congress should stay in session despite the need to adjust traditional campaign methods during a political year.
Annual battle over wearing slacks in Concordia society
Lillie Cook notes a yearly conflict in Concordia where women face family opposition to wearing slacks and grapple with weight concerns as the season changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Cook
Concordia Blade Empire
Feud and Murder Motive Screened in Rossy McAfee Tale
Rossy McAfee returns home amid family feuds and a deadly past. Steve Hogg claims Sock Tolliver killed Rossy's father, a secret tied to land disputes and a line fence dispute. Hannah Shrider reappears as tension rises and Rossy weighs revenge versus proof in a town haunted by the ambush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossy McAfee
Judy Toillvar
Lincoln College
Hannah Shrider
Rossy
The
Page
McAfee
Sock Tolliver
Steve Hogg
Hogg
Tolliver Boy
Ham Tolliver
Texas
Ham
Mark McAfee
Sock
Old Ham Tolliver
Tollivers
Dink Tolliver
Dink
Steck
Pappy
Tolliver
Hoge
Bob
Ife
Steve
Hannah
Valley
Dr. Tollivar
Topeka Leaders Criticize 1940 Census Figures
Business and civic leaders challenge preliminary census numbers for Topeka showing a 1940 population of 7 654. They say the figure undercounts by several thousand compared with counts by the county assessor and a chamber of commerce survey. Calls grow to hire a new chief enumerator and conduct a recount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Chamber of Commerce
John H. Buckman
Mark W. Drehmer
William A. Riley
Warren F. Crandall
Alumni toastmaster from Bartlesville to speak at KU luncheon
Paul Endacott, president of the KU Alumni association and a 1923 graduate, will travel from Bartlesville Oklahoma to toast at the University luncheon in the Union building Monday noon. Representatives of classes 1940 1930 1915 1900 and 1890 will respond. Gold medals will be awarded to the 50 year class and distinguished guests will be introduced. Chancellor Deane W Malott will report on The State of the University during the informal program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Endacott
K.U. Alumni Association
Bartlesville
Okla
Union
Deane W. Malott
Mackenzie King Urges Old and New Friends Against Nazi Tyranny
Prime Minister Mackenzie King warned in a radio address that Canada would rely on both old and new friends, notably the United States, if new enemies oppose the Allies. He likened Canada’s defense to Calais and Dunkirk and urged unity to preserve liberty and Christian faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
W. L. Mackenzie King
Canada
United States
Germany
Dunkerque
Calais
Population heads south from Paris as trains fill
With the front at 70 miles, Paris began today to empty itself. Stations jammed with travelers as trains filled as soon as made up, and passengers waited hours to depart. Automobiles, trucks and taxis crowded with suitcases and bedding trailed southward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
German Executed as Spy in Paris
German motion picture producer Fritz Erner aged 34 was shot Friday morning for espionage in Paris. His Swiss accomplice Carmen Mary, also 34, shared the same fate as a presidential pardon saved her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Fritz Erner
Carmen Mary
KU to award 1059 diplomas at 58th annual exercises
The University of Kansas plans the 58th annual commencement tonight presenting 1059 diplomas and certificates to 988 graduates making it the largest class in KU history. In other news Chicago reporter Jake Lingle was shot in the Michigan Avenue tunnel. 4-H clubs from Douglas County excelled at the State College round-up with top placings in livestock and poultry judging. Esther Hird wed Walter Wulfkuhle at Mount Joy. Mrs. Atkeson and Mrs. Lindley host bridge gatherings. Miss Mildred Gilmore receives a pre nuptial shower and related entertainments are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
K.U
Albert
Jake” Lingle
Chicago Tribune
Michigan Boulevard
Illinois Central Railroad
Douglas County
Kansas State College
Harry Miller
Delbert Richardson
Mitbn Elliott
Bob Miller
George Johnson
John Bright
Mount Joy
Homer Hird
Kanwaka
Esther
Walter Wulfkuhle
C. F. Wulfkuhle
Stull
G. L. Atkeson
C. BK. Lindley
KU to Graduate Record 441 as Largest Class Yet
Twenty five years ago the University of Kansas planned a historic graduation with 441 students, the largest in its history. Secretary William Jennings Bryan resigned as secretary of state after policy disputes with Wilson over a note to Germany. Half a thousand seniors alumni and friends attended a regatta as Margaret and Helen Naismith raced for the lead on the lake. A 15 year old named George Richardson surprised a housebreaker during an attempted break-in on Connecticut Street. William A. McKeever bought Edward E. Brown’s University Heights home and will move in once vacated. Miss Margaret Ise and Noble Messer wed at the bride’s parents farm near Stull in a Lawrence connection. Mrs. Carl A. Prever and daughter travel to Redlands California for Professor Prever’s piano teaching at Redlands University next winter. Henry McCurdy Armin Barteldes plan a summer in California. The Unitarian church is under renovation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
William Jennings Bryan
Wilson
Germany
Margaret
Helen Naismith
George Richardson
F. Standing
Connecticut Street
Richardson
William A. McKeever
Edward E. Brown
University Heights
Roon
Eustace Brown
Margaret Ise
Noble Messer
Lawrence
Len Ise
Stull
Carl A. Prever
Redlands
Calif
Professor Prever
Redlands University
Henry McCurdy
Armin Barteldes
California
Unitarian Church
Admiral Rodman Dies at 81 in Naval Hospital
Admiral Hugh Rodman retired and died last night at the naval hospital after a period of coronary thrombosis. He led a navy division that joined the British Grand Fleet in World War I and served with Admiral Dewey at Manila Bay. Survived by widow Elizabeth Sayre Rodman. born Frankfort Kentucky January 6 1859. Naval Academy graduate 1880.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hugh Rodman
Naval Hospital
Admiral Rodman
Navy
Dewey
French Shifts Forces From Maginot Line to Aisne Somme Battle
German sources say France has virtually abandoned the Maginot Line to redeploy troops to the Aisne Somme front in defense of Paris and Le Havre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
France
Aisne-Somme
Paris
le Havre
Local notes and social summaries from town events
Miss Alice Sinclair returns from school and Rev. Rogers resumes Baptist pulpit duties. I F Hughes and Will Pine plan a Philadelphia trip. McKinley renomination efforts discussed. Douglas and Jefferson county residents named for senatorial committee. Local marriage at 1819 Tennessee street. Bob Brooks drives Delahunty’s team during Parson’s fire. Fraternal Aid elects six month officers led by A J Anderson and C M Doane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Sinclair
Rev. Rogers
Baptist Church
I. F. Hughes
Will Pine
Philadelphia
McKinley
California
F. O. Richardson
Jefferson County
C. H. Phinney
A. P. Conant
L. F. Randolph
Douglas County
W. C. Howard
Charles Roberts
J. L. Brady
F. E. Taylor
Margaret A. Cannon
Tennessee Street
Banker
Bob Brooks
Delahunty
Bob
Fraternal Aid Association
A. J. Anderson
C. M. Doane
Lone Star Young Republicans Meet in Lone Star
Douglas County Young Republicans gathered in Lone Star last night to oppose a Roosevelt third term. Don H. Baker of Lawrence argued against the proposal citing Washington. Olive and Maxine Flory performed a vocal duet and Ruth Weldon led group singing. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Young Republican
Lone Star
Robert Oyler
Don H. Baker
Lawrence
Roosevelt
Baker
Washington
Olive
Maxine Flory
Ruth Weldon
Resignation Accepted Acting Kansas Revenue Collector Named
The resignation of W. H. Burke Kansas internal revenue collector was accepted effective June 19. Frank McMullan of Wichita named acting collector. he had served as assistant to the collector and as secretary to Harry Woodring when he was Kansas governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W. H. Burke
Kansas
Guy Helvering
Internal Revenue
Burke
Helvering
McMullan
Wichita
Harry H. Woodring
Woodring
Counties Lose In Census In Kansas Towns Decline
Rush county loses 813 people in ten years dropping to 8 280 while Pawnee declines 224 to 10 286 according to district census supervisor Homer B Osborn. 1930 figures list Cunningham Zenda Penalosa Norwich Spivey Kingman populations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
Rush County
Pawnee County
Homer B. Osborn
Pawnee
Kansas
Cunningham
Zenda
Penalosa
Norwich
Spivey
Kingman
Vacation Mail Alert as Readers Preorder Journal World
During the summer break readers are urged to watch for mail delivery and to place or renew a Journal World subscription before leaving. The notice highlights timely ordering to ensure continued access while away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal- World
Saturday Evening Radio Schedule Highlights and Lineup
A detailed list of radio programs across stations WREN KMBC and WDAF for Saturday evening June 8 featuring orchestras talk shows news broadcasts and music segments led by Enric Madriguera Gene Krupa Wayne King and Bob Crosby among others with multiple time slots from 5:30 PM to 9:45 PM and including NBC and NBC Orchestra offerings and public safety program notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
KMBC
N. Y
WDAF
Hollywood Country Church
Roosevelt
KMBCU
Yvette
KMIBC
John Tompkins
Gene Autry
WDAIF
IMBC
Charlie McCarthy
Walter Winchell
WDAP
Parker Family
WDAKF
Allen Roth
KMBRC
WDAPF
KMBU
Columbia Workshop
NBC
J. B Thomas
WRIEN
Big Stern
Johnny
WDAT
Betty Black
Johnny Messner
NMBC
Jack Benny
Lou Breeze
WHREN
WDAIP
Sherman Orch
Wren—Muntty Malneck
Jack Coffey
Muchlebach Or
Associated Press News
Matty Malneck
Pliner and Earl
Moonbeams
Chuck Foster
Ravazza
Will McCune
WDAW
Bonnie and the Boys
WDAR
Airrlines Ann
R. J. Kelly
Linwood Cavaliers
Wren—Little
Hollywood
Margaret Speaks
Fred Waring
Orch
Jimmy Dorsey
Ozzie Nelson
Wdaf—Sports Score Board
Erskine
Erskine Hawkins
Deke Moffit
Carl Ravazza
Geo. Duffy
NBC Dance Orch
WHIEN
Wdaf—Safety Council
Enric Madriguera
Cavaliers
Emanuel Cellar
Gene Krupa
Wren—Radio Guild. Kmbc—Wayne King’s Orch. Wdaf
K. C
NBC Orchestra
Bob Crosby
Joseph Martin
NBC T0
Melody
Kmbc—Wear
Grand Ole Opry
Johnny McGee
Sky Blazers
Statler Orch
Rainbow Room
Legion Safety
Windy storms unroof farm buildings in Ford County
High winds of 60 miles per hour and heavy rain Sunday night in Ford County unroofed several farm buildings and flooded a Dodge City subdivision with about two inches of rain. Westbound trains ran about two hours late as conditions eased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge City
Kan
Ford County
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