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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1940
Page
4
A religious verse from Isaiah 65 7 urges the wicked to forsake their ways and return to the Lord for abundant pardon and mercy. The passage emphasizes divine forgiveness and mercy toward sinners who repent.
The article argues that France in the war era relied on aging leaders from World War I and leftist governments, rather than new decisive figures, leading to weakness under the Nazi rise. It condemns the people's front experiments as false promises that ruined liberty and national strength, contrasting with American readiness.
Growers in the Kaw valley wash faces on this year’s crop and ship in cooled, dehydrated cars to help the short season compete with other regions. Experienced growers say meticulous marketing is essential to keep Kaw valley potatoes from falling behind rivals.
A Journal-World staff member who sorts through vast government publicity rarely finds excitement in the task yet occasionally encounters a reward when a rare item surfaces from the pile.
A Federal Works Agency release proclaimed that the Public Works Administration completed the colossal task of rebuilding America seven years after its charge. The statement emphasized the achievement over the supporting details, framing the PWA as having finished a nationwide revival.
Wartime analysis notes that Churchill and Hitler are keenly watching the French fleet. The outcome hinges on whether Paris can yield control of the ships or officers and crews defect to the British. A British capture of the fleet would keep naval superiority over Germany and Italy. failure would shift sea power toward the Axis for an invasion of England.
Alf Landon endorses a brief platform that fits on a postcard. He argues concise statements ensure readers grasp the platform, especially as issues become serious. He calls the idea good and perhaps the only way to guarantee wide readership.
The Spanish government will be invited to attend discussions of terms as the three totalitarian powers of Europe near a plan to divide the world.
The question of the French fleet’s fate affects not just Europe but could force a new disposition of the American fleet now concentrated in the Pacific.
The Topeka State Journal notes reduced war fervor in Washington by week’s end. Italy’s entry and Paris’s fall mark the week while the President’s Virginia speech draws caution. Observers say the country is less at risk of war, urging leaders to avoid war rhetoric and focus on defense.
A satirical line questions how Nazi troops can be kept from returning to the Reich after experiencing Paris. The remark appears in the Abilene Reflector and comments on wartime attitudes.
A wartime column reflects on Franco-German tensions after Versailles, the Munich choice for talks with Mussolini, and Hitler’s aims. It honors Marshal Henri Petain as France bears hard terms, stressing the peril to Britain and the fate of the French fleet and empire.
Carl C Gerstenberger filed nominating papers for the legislature from the twelfth district as a Republican candidate. George Reed announced his resignation as undersheriff to run for constable in Lawrence on the Republican ticket. Mrs C M Baker hosted a birthday party for daughter Mabel with a large guest list. James Messer leaves police service for a traffic officer post at K U starting July 1. An American writer was killed in a Paris plane crash. Agnes Burke visits Kansas City for the weekend.
Joe L Brown proposed to Virginia Lee Newport from Lubbock Texas by telephone and proxy. Newport accepted and plans a September wedding. Don Brown placed the engagement ring as the couple prepares to live in Pittsburgh where Brown will manage a sports auditorium.
On June 18, 16 year old Robert Hamrick drowned in a pond reached by a horse ride. Farm hand John Mitchell, 24, attempted a rescue and nearly drowned in the effort.
Forties era item notes the Friends academy at Tomanoix sold to private parties and to be torn down. Miss Laura Cox leaves for Wichita to spend summer with parents. Rufus Hazen returns from the Philippines with photographs. Joe Sullivan builds sidewalk around the courthouse. July 1 1900 long distance metal circuit rates drop to 48 for business 39 for residence. Jessie Willard leaves for Colorado with her father in ten days. Frederickson goes to Excelsior Springs for a brief stay and recovery improves.
Local Baldwin residents host and visit relatives from Burlington Junction Sacramento Topeka and Kansas City. Attendees include college students teachers and ministers. funeral services for Mrs A H Steele honor a large local and out of town guest list. Summer mail pickup reminder ends column.
Francie Weston faces a choice when a film scout offers a ticket to a Hollywood broadcast. Gusty Gair claims credit for her singing talent, while Aunt Hal schemes to push Francie toward fame. Francie resolves to secure the ticket, hoping to escape Gusty’s shadow and pursue stardom.
Dr Charles E Brown 62 physician at Lansing state prison died in a Leavenworth hospital after major surgery. The obituary notes a thrifty habit of reading the classified page daily.
Radio listings for June 18 19 show a dense schedule across WREN KMBC WDAF and WRITN with news newscasts concerts and variety acts including Glenn Miller Johnny Presents and Amos and Andy plus weather forecasts sports scores and orchestras spanning 5:30 pm to 12:00 am across multiple stations and programs.
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