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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1940
Page
4
Bird of Prey in War Commentary on Italy’s Entry
The piece portrays Italy as a vulture circling to prey on a weakened ally. It asserts Italy seeks loot rather than conquest and frames Mussolini, Russia and Germany as chief contributors to a cynical era. The tone warns against conspirators harming civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Russia
Germany
Mussolini
Draft Likely as Army Seeks 400000 Strength
The house military committee approves plans to raise regular army to 400000. With recruitment lagging, compulsory service and the draft emerge as likely options to fill the force in this crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Military Committee
Missing the Bus Speculation on Allied Leadership Failure
Speculation grows on whether Allies failed due to indifference delay refusal to face facts incompetency and neglect. The piece argues Americans awaken to a harsher world reality and will judge Washington leaders including Kansas congressional delegation by new standards beyond routine abilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Washington
Kansas
Starvation Normalizes Under German Oversight
War era dispatches describe a deceptive surface of normal life in Belgian and Dutch cities while underlying shortages increasingly threaten the population. Trade flows and essential processes sustaining food larders have been disrupted, indicating ongoing hunger pressures.
German war effort would be modified to save civilians
The article notes that German forces would adjust their war effort to spare lives of civilians in conquered territories, while those responsible for their plight deny any responsibility.
Lord Halifax on Force and Moral Defense
Lord Halifax argues force may be needed to defend civilization and its ideals. He says resisting evil with force on the battlefield can serve sacred causes and secure a future for life and liberty, emphasizing the spirit behind actions matters more than the act itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Halifax
Oxford University
British Exit Narvik From Warfront Heavy Naval Losses
The British withdraw from Narvik with heavy naval losses as the northern engagement ends. The broader war outcome hinges on actions elsewhere, with critics labeling it another Gallipoli amid dangers to the Allied cause from other fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narvik
Gallipoli
Dewey Emerges as Possible Republican White House Candidate
The profile sketches Thomas E. Dewey the 38 year old reforming New York prosecutor from Owosso Michigan, who rose through law and rackets prosecutions to district attorney and governor runs. Married Frances. two children Tom Jr and John. the piece notes his rise and suggests a White House bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deweys
New York
Tammany
Michigan
White House
Thomas Edmund Dewey
Dewey
Owosso
Mich
University of Michigan
Columbia Univer
Sity Law School
Big City
United States District Attorney
New York County
Jack
Legs) Diamond
Lucky Luciano
James J
Jimmy) Hines
Herber Lehman
Baldwin youths and adults share news and plans
Allen Gorman arrives from Minneapolis to visit his wife's Baldwin kin before a business trip to Keokuk. Miss Helen Deel leaves for summer study at Colorado College of Education, while several locals pursue Baker summer school and university paths. Community updates include illness, engagements, weddings, and ongoing family land dispute developments in a serialized tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Gorman
Minneapolis
Grace S$. Black
Keokuk
Martin
Gorman
Kansas City
Helen Deel
Greeley
Colo
Colorado College of Education
Deel
Neodesha
S. A. Deel
Dorothy Lou. Kochan
Paul C. Kochan
E. C. Wright
Meadville
H. K. Ebright
Hopkins
Kewanee
Elizabeth Ebright
Baldwin
J. H. Wright
Craig
P. W. Jones
Baker
Grace Irwin
Christine Reb
Lawrence
Jack Flickinger
Stanley Flickinger
Frances Bailey
Kansas State Teachers College
Emporia
Wilma Jean Showalter
Neal
Eureka
Kan
George E. Kelley
Anne Elizabeth
Hershel
Walter Hemphill
Harry H. Hemphill
C. —. Stephens
San Antonio
Tex
Samuel Mueller
Mrs. Stephens
Mr. Stephens
Iowa
Simpson
Coe
Iowa State
Ross Sweeney
Ruth Mosslander
Goldie Carpenter
Nadine Carpenter
Geraldine Dunn
Mary Alyce Cox
Everett Reb
Benna Vista Morgan
W. J.williams
E. J. Cragoe
W. M. Balch
H. W. Guest
F. K. Riley
William Rice
Dean Grace Irwin
Floella Farley
Music
Cotter College
Roosevelt Address at Virginia Graduation Echoes War Prelude
Comment that President Roosevelts address to the graduating class of the University of Virginia sounded like the prelude to a declaration of war was apt and accurate. That is what it sounded like. Events are galloping in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
University of Virginia
United Staes
Germans Claim Maginot Line Vacated for Northern Front
Berlin observers say Germany believes the Maginot Line has been practically vacated to free troops for the northern front. The statement discusses potential shifts in defense posture and troop movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Maginot Line
Experts multiply life’s complexity says Anna Carlson
Anna Carlson writes in the McPherson Republican that many experts make life more complicated and harder to navigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Carlson
McPherson
Republican
Lawrence News in Briefs and Local Celebrations
George Hedrick elected secretary of the Chamber of Commerce. City planning commission approves a proposal to route highways 73 and 40 through North Lawrence without crossing railroad tracks or a school. The marriage of Miss Myrtle Simmons to Virgil Schwartz occurred June 4 at Rev. Bolton’s home in Richmond. A three course supper to immediate relatives followed at the bride’s parents’ Overbrook home. Mrs. R. R. Jackman hosted the Finesse club yesterday with Miss Lolita Russell and Miss Jean Jackman as guests for lunch and bridge. Elizabeth Brodhead won a prize. An informal tea honored C. M. Blair slated to leave Lawrence and Mrs. Will French of Tulsa, hosted by Mrs. R. R. McFarland with Mrs. McFarland and Mrs. Ivah M. Barrett assisting. about forty guests attended. Tea and coffee served by Mrs. C. E. Merwin and Mrs. J. B. French. Mrs. R. A. Schwegler helped hostesses. Announcements received for the marriage of Miss Maglaff to Prof. city in Waverly, Ind.. Mrs. Lyle Powell will host a bridge luncheon Friday. Miss Dorothy Dunmire to host the Variety bridge club tomorrow evening with Kathryne Guetz Jens and P. Jensen noted. wedding in June 3 at an unspecified location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hedrick
Chamber of Commerce
North
Lawrence
City Planning Commission
Myrtle Simmons
Virgil Schwartz
Mr. Bolton
Richmond
Charles Simmons
Overbrook
R. R. Jackman
Ivah M. Barrett
C. E. Merwin
J. B. French
R. A Schwegler
Mag Laff
Waverly
Lyle
Powell
Dorothy Dunmire
Kathryne Guetz
Jens P. Jensen
Letters to the Editor Use of the Sword
A reader argues against wartime violence citing scriptural passages and urges repentance relief and reconstruction as America’s postwar role. The piece contrasts fighting with Hitler to preserving democracy and warns of economic collapse and dictatorship spreading from war. Students at KU engage in exams as part of a quota process for admissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal-World
Hitler
Europe
America
Flying summer school invites E U students
Prof Earl D Hay supervisor announces civilian aviation course for summer school students. He states government blanks are on hand and urges interested students to enroll at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl D. Hay
E. U
Hay
River rise to sixteen feet as flood warnings stay in force
The river rose from 11 feet to 16 feet by 6 30 this morning after reaching 10 o'clock last night, with 19 feet expected as the present rise continues. Local social notes cover Miss Helen N Backer sailing to Ithaca to lead suffrage efforts, wedding plans for Jerry Simpson in June, and gatherings hosted by Roy L Springer, the La Corte club, and the D T C club. Graduation exercises for county common schools have been postponed due to bad weather and impassable roads, with Woodland Park slated for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen N. Backer
Lawrence
Ithaca
N. Y
Roy L. Springer
Jerry Simpson
Salina
Lincoln
Inez Brann
Mr. Springer
Robert Heizer
Guy Houston
Roy Kent
R. C. Holloway
James Day
James Simpson
John Hamilton
W. J. Baumgartner
S. L. Whitcomb
K. U
Vancouver
Puget Sound
San Francisco
la Corte Club
W. R. Richardson
O. W. Weber
Jennie
D.T.C. Club
Louise Hutt
Lois Burke
Katheryn Lane
Alice Docking
Dorothea Engle
Margaret Haworth
Lida Longenecker
Edwina Peckham
Katherine Oder
Ruth Strong
Irene Cutter
County Common Schools
Switzerland Holds Neutral Amid War Turmoil
Bern reports calm as nations wage war. Swiss leaders insist neutrality serves France Germany and Italy, relying on mobilized citizen army and strong fortifications. Mountain passes show intense preparations with no firing yet. Basel notes French Rhine forts firing sporadically at German positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bern
Switzerland
France
Germany
Italy
Basel
Rhine
Postpone Claflin Trial For Arson Charges
John M. Claflin’s arson trial is postponed from June 17 to June 20. He faces four counts for fires at the Phi Delta Theta fraternity last October and November. The continuance was sought by his father O Q Claflin Jr. who is also among his attorneys. Claflin earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Claflin
Claflin
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
O. Q. Claflin, Jr
Young Claflin
University of Kansas
Local Social and Civic Notes From Saturday
Miss Mame Spencer visits relatives in town. Salvation Army held a successful supper at the hall Saturday evening. George H. Smith displays dust robes and fly nets at low prices. D. W. Littell finished enumeration in part of the third ward, a task he did ten years ago. Mrs. S. M. Whitzel attended a Bickerdyke home board meeting in Ellsworth. The gun club plans a Thursday shoot on grounds near the canning factory. A Urbansky may run for state senate from Pottawatomie county, recalling a 358 vote lead two years ago. Capt. Adna G. Clark seeks turnout for Rough Riders reunion in Oklahoma City this July. Lawrence Judge B P O Ellis organized Saturday with thirty four charter members. officers named include C. Eszterle exalted ruler and Manley leading knight. Other officials: Learnard junior lecturing knight, Otto Fischer knight, Abe Levy secretary, Jaddicke treasurer, Ecke tler, Moody trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mame Spencer
Lola
C.’ B. Spencer
Salvation Army
George H. Smith
D. W. Littell
Kanias
Oklahoma City
Rough Riders
Lawrence
B. P. O. Ellis
C. E. Eszterle
R. C. Manley
O. E. Learnard, Jr
Otto Fischer
Abe Levy
Francis Jaddicke
Julius Ecke
R. K. Moody
Tom Green
T. J. Sweeney
Marriage Licenses Issued by Probate Judge
Marriage licenses issued at the office of the probate judge include Francis N. Thuchum of Baldwin and June L. Ulm of Lawrence and Gerhart R. Town of Lawrence with Celia Betty Starr of Lawrence. Subscribe to the Journal-World for hometown news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis N. Thuchum
Baldwin
June L. Ulm
Lawrence
Gerhart R. Town
Celia Betty Starr
Radio Schedule Highlights for June 11 12
Radio listings show a dense lineup across stations WREN KMBC WDAI WDAP WDAF WBZ and more. Highlights include broadcasts of orchestras led by Frank Gannett Glenn Miller and Teddy Powell plus programs like Information Please The Green Hornet and Amos and Andy with various news newscasts and sports scoreboards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
Nowecast
KMBC
Honnie and the Boys
WDAI
Novacahat
WDAP
Cuavaltera
Roy Shield
Edward G. Robinson
WDAF
Wrien-Civalcado
Américas
K.G
Professor Quins
WDAKF
Fibber McGee
Glenn Miller
Orch
WPA
Hob Hapa
Kmpo
Frank Gannett
WDAEF
Walter
Amos and Andy
WDAL
Belvedere Orch
KMRC
Lanny Ross
WDAK
Easy Aces
KMEC
Johnny Presents
Larry Clinton
van Alexander
Wdak—Newscaat
Whrion
Wihaf
Fred Waring
Charlie Barnet
Ray Herbeck
Wdaf—Sports Score Board
Muehlebach Or
Associated Press
Moonbeams
Ray Kinney
KME
Jan Savitt
Teddy Powell
NKBC
Orchestra
WRIS
WRIN
Lennie
Wdaf—Airlines Ann
Julian Fuchs
Kmiuu
Wdar—Cavaliers
Wren—Prairrie
WKMBC
Len Lennie
WDAR
Hollywood Playhouse
KMBRC
K. Christian
WAP Plantation Party
Mrcoreign
TOWW
Green Hornet
Star Theatre
Fred Allen
N—Wrensik
O. Ames
Glinn
WKDAK
Kay Kyser
WMBRC
Dr. Rockslyster
KRAP
Warrens
Columbia Symphony
KALRC
Amos and
Andy
WRAIF
WOAP
Richard Himber
Hotel
WDPAK
The
Tommy Tucker
Wpafr
U.S
Muechtebach
Associated Press News
WRINN
Gene
Krupa
Gray Gorion
Kaibu
Chuck Foster
Jin Savitt
NBC
KAEBC
Violinist Vincent Bleecker Featured at Local Studio
Wednesday program lists Vincent Bleecker from Olea Miffier's studio and Marshall Bute ler pianist Ruth Orcutt’s studio with piano duo Alice Russell and Josef Vetter, David Draper cellist from Raymond Stuhl studio performing in a chamber recital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Bleecker
Olea Miffier
Marshall Buteler
Ruth Orcutt
Dpiano
Alice Russell
Losef Vetter
David Draper
Raymond Stuhl
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Bird of Prey
the White House
Frances Hutt
NEA Service, Inc
Baldwin News
Rossy McAfee
Judy Toliivar
Lincoln College
Hannah Shrider
Rossy
Hannah
Triea
Steve
Tollivers
Tagin
Leverage
Jesse Leverage
TVA
Hell’n Damnation
Hit
Wild Cat Ridge
Hill
Jesse
Hoggs
Steve Hogge
Ary Tolliver
Steve Hogg
Steve Hope
Lovie-Dovie Judy
Hurd
McAfee
Marvin Hall
Woodland Park
KFRU
Univis
Optometrist
Sneegas
Don
American Red Cross
American Medical Association
Doctor
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