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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1940

Page

4

National Representatives List From Lorefizen Thompson Inc

Shows contact addresses for Lorefizen Thompson Inc across New York Chicago San Francisco Los Angeles Kansas City St Louis Detroit Atlanta. Mentions Associated Press rights and Audit Bureau of Circulations. Includes a religious quotation from Matthew 6:19-21 and a price range.

Lorefizen & Thompson, Inc New York West 44Th St Chicago North Michigan Ave San Francisco Sansome Los Angeles New Orpheum Kansas City Baltimore Ave St. Louis Star Detroit General Motors Atlanta Waiton

Brazil veers toward dictatorship warns Western Hemisphere

The article argues Brazil under President Vargas leans toward fifth column activity and dictatorship. It notes Germany influenced German communities, speculates on changing respect for international norms, and fears Argentina and Paraguay strengthening borders.

Brazil Vargas Europe Germany Italy Argentina Paraguay

Foreign Policy Planks and Domestic Political Considerations

The foreign policy plank troubles Republicans as tentative platform drafts emerge in Philadelphia. Democrats face similar ambiguity while also weighing how to endorse Roosevelt’s policy without overcommitting. Public demand seeks an ally-favorable stance without risking U S entry into war, but no perfect policy seems possible given Europe’s risks.

Philadelphia Roosevelt Europe

Attack on Paris and German encirclement advances

German forces press toward Paris with superior equipment and manpower. The French army resists but faces a rapid collapse risk as the encirclement tightens. The German right flank strengthens its position while still risking exposure along the coast.

France Paris

German aim to take Paris before British aid arrives

The text argues Germany will push a major assault to seize Paris before British forces can reinforce in the continent. A diversion is not expected immediately and the goal is to finish the French revolt before new Allied strength can influence the campaign.

Continent Paris Seine

Mussolini’s Balkan Moves Shake Yugoslavia and Greece

In his war declaration, Mussolini reassures Balkan powers and spurs mobilization in Yugoslavia and Greece. Fortifications expand as trust grows in axis diplomacy. Analysts warn he seeks to fragment Balkan unity and pressure smaller states one by one.

Mussolini Balkan Yugoslavia Greece Hitler Balkans

Axis Enemies Named By Mussolini Warn of Rich Nations

Mussolini labels rich nations as enemies and notes the United States, as the wealthiest nation, would be counted among those disliked by Axis powers. He cites Axis war dispatches that openly praise loot taken in conquests as part of their enemy list.

Mussolini United States Axis

Colossal Flop Ohio State Journal condemns the New Deal

The Ohio State Journal denounces the New Deal arguing it worsened national debt to over 42 billion dollars, expanded bureaus, and wasted funds. It claims unemployment remains high and productivity has not improved since 1933, labeling the policy a colossal failure.

Ohio State Journal Mr. Roosevelt New Deal

California town plans 50000 guest picnic with two mile table

Reports say a California town will host a picnic for 50 000 guests. A two mile long table will stretch for the event with cream and strattar at the far end.

California Kansas City

Nazi enthusiast predicts world happiness from Hitler

A Wichita Eagle column quotes a Nazi admirer claiming Hitler will bring happiness to the world. He clarifies the happiness is a slap-happy notion, framing the statement as irony or mock endorsement.

Hitler Wichita Eagle

College baseball dream and family land dispute

Rossy McAfee, a college baseball hopeful, trains under Coach Hurd as Ike Hill scouts him. He learns of a land transfer tied to his father’s death and a cousin Steve Hoggs role, while Hannah Tollivar shines on campus and Judy Tollivar helps Rossy confront looming conflicts.

Rossy J.mcafee Iead Judy Tollivar Lincoln College Hannah Shrider Rossy Hoges the Tollivers Steve Hurd McAfee Rossy McAfee Ike Hill Southern College Southern Hill New York Florida Doc Tollivar Frexy Dr. Tollivar Acampus Socks Tolliver Steve Hogra Hannah Judy Rabbit Alout Taime Steve Hogg

Radio Schedule Fragments and News Bulletins From Local Stations

A jumble of radio listings for Wednesday and Thursday dates shows programs across WREN KMBC WDAF WDAP and others including newscasts, orchestras, musicals, comedies and a sports recap. The schedule also mentions a fleeting weather forecast and a public reading of a ground survey with a follow up.

Wren KKMBC Bennie and the Boys WDARK Ann Julian Fuchs Orch KMBC WDAF Cavaliers Ben Bernie WDAK Hollywood Playhouse Dr. Christian WDAPF Star Theatre Fred Allen K. C Glenn Miller WDAP Kay Kyser Rock Sléyster WMBC Sha Columbia Symphony Amos and Andy Lanny Joss Richard Himber Heatel Biltmore Orch Burns and Allen LOS Wdak Fred Waring Tommy Tucker WDAKF U.S. Govt Muehlebach Or Associated Press News Gene Krupa Gray Gordon Moonbeams WAK Chuck Foster lLonnie TGU Major Bowes WIAP Hrudy Vallee Lov—_WREN Muirsic Jesse H. Jones WMGEC WDAEF Kmill Lanny Ross WDAI Hotel Pennsylvania EMBRC Louis Prima WDARF Fred Warther Wren—Pension Crusaders Walm Ray Herbeck Wren—Ooorchestra Kamerch

Letters to the Editor on happiness and duty

The writer argues that daily happiness comes from choosing right actions and thoughts. He asserts that personal character built now determines future worth and the quest for just conditions in life and society.

Journal-World Brotherhood of Man F. H. Shuler

Aliens Must Get Papers at Chicago Restaurant Chain

Chicago June 12. All aliens employed in a Chicago restaurant chain faced a choice to obtain citizenship waivers within a fortnight or lose their jobs. President Robert J. Eitel said those not satisfied should be shipped back. Eitel and two German-born brothers run the firm. among 1,000 employees, 75 were aliens, nine Germans.

Chicago Robert J. Eitel Eitel Germany

Baldwin social and academic visits across Kansas and Missouri

Mrs. W J Williams and Miss Margaret Williams visited relatives in Fort Scott. Rev W M Runyan and grandson David went to Kansas City. Grace Irwin and students shopped in Kansas City. Bill Comerford spoke at Baldwin Rotary. Ted Frazee and Dr James Chubb led boys work committee. Dr Lough and Mrs Milner visited Baldwin. Lough attended Baker commencement in Ottawa. Miss Katherine Matsuoka spoke to the Lawrence BPW. Hawaiian themes and dance noted. Various Baldwin residents attended events in Eudora Lawrence and Kansas City. Mason Joe Cleavinger earned third degree. Floyd Barber party vacationed in Colorado.

W. J. Williams Margaret Williams Fort Scott W. M. Runyan David Kansas City Dean Grace Irwin Helen Deel Faith Flaherty Christine Reb Esther Brockway Bill Comerford Baldwin Ted Frazee James Chubb Rotary A. Lough Denver Colo Harriet Milner Milwaukee Wis Beryl Mitchell Ottawa Lough Baker Dastsweek Katherine Matsuoka Baker Lawrence Business and Professional Women Eudora Helianthus Earl Black Mesdames C. R. Craig Earl Martin Catherine van Keuren Herman Brown Florence Waring Perry Sowers James S. Chubb First Methodist Lawrence Kansas County Epworth Grace Irwin Alfred Kuraner Alfred, Jr Ann F. M. Hartley Elisa Perez Edward Wood June Ozment Manhattan Mexico City Senorita Perez Mexico Mr. Wood Baldwin State Bank Miss Ozment Ben Michigan Valley Geraldine Dunn Joe Cleavinger Masonic Lodge Easton Kan Floyd Barber Colorado

Face Crisis Convention in Manhattan Kansas Rally

Kansas GOP delegates urged to consider opening of the Philadelphia convention on June 24. Dallas Knapp, Coffeyville, said the convention faces its greatest crisis since 1864 and urged a post Civil War like effort. Alf M. Landon urged sharing neighbors' sentiments before Philadelphia. Rally sponsored by Riley county Democrats and Fay N. Seaton.

Manhattan Kan Kansas Dallas Knapp Coffeyville Philadelphia Knapp Riley County Alf M. Landon Riley County Democrats Fay N. Seaton

Schenck Pleads Innocent in Tax Evasion Case

New York June 12 Joseph M. Schenck chairman of the board and executive director of productions for 20th Century Fox pleaded innocent in federal court to income tax evasion conspiracy perjury and false statements to a government investigator A like plea was entered by Joseph H Moskowitz 20th Century Fox story editor described as Schencks $52 000 a year bookkeeper Judge William Bondy set July 29 for trial date.

New York Joseph M. Schenck 20Th Century Fox Film Corporation Joseph H. Moskowitz 20Th Century Fox Schenck William Bondy

Local Union building project begins this week

Work on the new one hundred thousand dollar Fraternal Aid Union building was started today. The article notes several social events and local engagements including visits, parties, a church wedding, and orchestral teaching plans for the Big Spridges school district.

Evelyn A. Merwin New York Charles Rankin Otto Barteldes, Jr Elmdale Emporia Dorothy Hunzicker Nita Winsley Oklahoma City Miss Winsley Howard Henry Donmyer Liberty Memorial High School W. A. Lescher Bridge Maurice A. Walker Rochester Minn Viola Schaake Conrad McGrew Lawrence Josephine Hosford Olive Weatherby For

General Villa Notes Union of Mexicans to Uphold Revolutionary Principles

General Villa writes to President Wilson expressing willingness to invite a new union of all Mexicans to work together for the triumph of revolutionary principles and aid the poorer classes. Lightning struck multiple homes near Lawrence including Ray Johnson’s on the Paul Learnard farm. F M Tidrow’s barber shop home was hit and Mrs J T Noland reports a $321 strawberry harvest.

General Villa Wilson Ray Johnson Paul Learnard F. M. Tidrow J. T Noland Lawrence Helen Robnett Bennett Clark Champ Clark House of Representatives Roe C. Luckan Bceit Tennessee Street Otto Barteldes Wichita John Ise Rosa Ise Ames

Unusual attraction in Amarillo humorously noted

A tourist asked a hotel manager about Amarillo attractions. He replied that the city boasted a helium plant, the only one of its kind in the world. The tourist thanked him and remarked, I hope it is in full bloom.

Amarillo Tex

Boxer Repression Report Amid China Turmoil

Missionaries report massacres of native Christians as foreign commanders impose severe measures in China during the Boxer Uprising. Other notes mention Harry Lander in Kansas City, J W Jenkins brick walk, Lawrence baseball, Oscar Learnard’s bicycle found at 2 am, Dr Cahill's horse runaway incident, Merchants Athletic reception for J D Bowersock, S B Steele seeking a room to reopen office, and the judge's health.

China Harry Lander Kansas City J. W. Jenkins Peirce Lawrence Oscar Learnard Eldridge Cahill Merchants Athletic Association Famies J. D. Bowersock Bowersock Steele

Lost Gall Stones Sought by Worried Man in Pittsburgh

A man visits the Pittsburgh Railways lost and found to recover gall stones from an operation carried as mementos in a small bar left on a streetcar after leaving the hospital. He seeks returns of the souvenirs.

Pittsburgh Lost and Found Department of the Pittsburgh Railways Company

Senators Capper Reed Support Allied War Stock Sale

Kansas senators Capper and Reed joined the senate majority voting on an amendment allowing surplus American war stocks to be sold to the Allies. The action seeks to aid Allied forces amid ongoing conflict.

Washington Kansas Capper Reed Senate

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