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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1940

Page

4

Lord Reigneth Psalm Verse Quoted in Page Item

A religious quotation from Psalms 96 10 appears on the page noting the Lord will reign and judge the world Righteous judgment is highlighted as a motif amidst the text.

Cabinet Change and the Roosevelt Administration in Crisis

The article argues Roosevelt elevates Stimson and Knox from outside the cabinet to lead two key departments, stressing no coalition and no shared responsibility. It questions whether the move signals political aims, possibly undermining the two party system and foreshadowing a broader 1940 shift, while challenging Republicans to justify a full administration change.

Roosevelt Stimson Knox Herbert Hoover United States Alf M. Landon Senate Republican Party

French Planes Move to Africa Amid War Speculation

French planes are traveling to Africa in large numbers. Although no fleet details are given, it is assumed in Germany and elsewhere the operations would be under British direction. The war’s next phase may pit Britain and its allies against Europe under German influence.

Africa Germany Britain Europe

Air raids on England and Germany signal open two way airways

The text notes bombing raids in both nations with civilian casualties on each side, arguing the airways over the channel remain open to two way traffic and that not all losses in the war fall on one side.

England Germany Channel

Germany’s stance hints at Europe for the Germans

The piece argues Berlin’s rhetoric on the Monroe Doctrine disguises a real aim of shaping Western Hemisphere affairs to German interests. It warns isolationist sentiment in America should not be taken at face value and stresses deceit in Nazi diplomacy.

Western Hemisphere Berlin America Europe Saps

Pan American unity steadies against common danger

The reviewer suggests Spain may revive claims to recover holdings, while Europe faces rising banditti schemes. Gayda could emerge as a quiet force in Pan American consultations as nations recognize a common cause. The United States is seen as the core around which Pan-America should rally.

Virginio Gayda Spain New World Europe Western Hemisphere Gayda United States North Pan-America

Senate touts consistency against economy while defending defense figures

The senate backs government departments resisting spending cuts linked to the New Deal era. It argues for preserving defense program figures even as the emergency demands trimming waste and extravagance to restore national order.

Senate

Republican resolutions committee debates foreign relations stance

The resolutions committee hears arguments on foreign relations with isolationists active. Members are urged not to be swayed into making the party an ostrich in the United States.

Republican Resolutions Committee United States

Four Alarm Fire Analogy From White House Opinion

In a Dallas Morning News item the White House calls the world war a four alarm fire sweeping toward the New World. The piece questions a fire chief who predicted a seven year four alarm blaze and now asks for a fire department, noting the chief may be an entertaining radio speaker but provides no department.

Dallas Tex White House New World

Invention Quote Sparks Drive for Safer Brakes

Ewing Herbert in Hiawatha World argues the most needed invention today is an automobile brake that tightens as the driver does. The quip highlights demands for improved safety tech in vehicles.

Ewing Herbert Hiawatha

Jonger Faces Slower Recuperation After Each Vacation

An aging Jonger takes longer to recover each year from vacations, according to Hays News. The report notes diminishing stamina and longer rest periods as years advance.

Jonger Hays News

City takes over Christian Service home after condemnation

The Christian Service association home at 700 Connecticut Street will be taken over by the city until residents can be placed with relatives or in county homes. The home was condemned by the city Friday, and arrangements were announced for Roland Logan Leavenworth to serve as assistant instructor in physical education at the KU athletic office.

Christian Service Association Connecticut Street Roland Logan Leavenworth K. U H. B. Bullene W. C. Koentz Edna Lamb Clayton Hackman Clarence’ Topping Illinois Stret Ie. Munk Munk Lake View A. Lawrence Esther Johnson Eli Wilson E. W. Parsons Nora Siler New York S. S. Lafaye University of Sorbonne Switzerland Emma Houghton California J. F. Nibarger Paul Tom McCall Delbert Dorothy Kansas

Man Versus the State revived with intro by Nock

Herbert Spencer's The Man Versus the State is republished with an introduction by Albert Jay Nock. The volume argues for limiting state power and expanding individual liberty in the face of rising collectivism and modern war. A related work, Max Hirsch's Socialism vs Democracy, is also cited for its critique.

Herbert Spencer Albert Jay Nock Caxton Printers Ltd Caldwell Idaho New Yorker Grant Allen Spencer Marx Nock Europe Max Hirsch Melbourne

Old Home Town shows farm yield and city notes

Grant township farmers kept river back with a dike of alfalfa hay and wet soil. Douglas County fruit outlook is bright with 58 247 apple trees yielding 23 312 bushels last year and 83 735 peaches, 1 500 crates of cherries boosting county value to 30 000.

Grant Township Douglas County Street Railway Company Massachusetts Street Bridge C. W. Orrick Roy Godding Summit M. Brewster Iva Metsker Velma Westfall Kansas City Bonnie Deane Bailey Nathan H. Bailey Everett Vaughan John Hunzicker San Diego Calif Denver Salt Lake City

Drouths Forecast By Rock Layer Climate Theory

Seattle June 21 Prediction that the worst drouths in 20 centuries are near, based on sedimentary rock strata. Herbert P. Gillette of Chicago argues rock layers reflect rainfall cycles, with three long cycles showing a downward trend and a drought era starting around 1930 likely to last to 1990. He warns relief efforts may fail and wholesale migrations from dust bowl regions seem advisable.

Seattle American Association For the Advancement of Science Herbert P. Gillette Chicago

Baldwin News Highlights Local Church and School Activities

Mrs Flora Ricketts and Miss Ethel Wilson attend First Methodist services in Baldwin. Chubb brothers summer with grandparents near Baxter Springs. Rowland sisters visit Baldwin. they and Mrs Pat Murphy call on old friends. A vacation woodworking class for seventh to ninth grades with Prof Potts. $1 enrollment fee. Santa Fe picnic chair Roger Martin and officers named. date planned for September. Miss Florella Farley from Cottey College aids in catalogue work in Nevada before returning to Columbia. Dean Paul Lawson spoke at Methodist Ministerial school with Miss Lenore Williams on organ. reception at Horn home. Baldwin to vote soon on a high school project costing about 42000 with WPA grant for 60 percent. auditorium gym to west of existing building. Topeka architect Williamson and Supt Thompson review plans. Next Thursday June 27 a mule softball game at Baldwin junction against Hopewell with small admission.

Flora Ricketts Methodist Home Ethel Wilson Topeka First Methodist Church Baldwin Robert Harold Eugene Chubb James S. Chubb Alva Chubb Baxter Springs Ruth Margaret Rowland Albion Mich Old Baldwin Pat Murphy Kansas City Louis Rowland Baker Albion College William V. Potts Roger Martin Roy Merchant Ralph Kalb Ted Brown Ted Frazee Richard Stephens Florella Patricia Farley Cottey College Nevada Columbia Howard Sanders Vermillion Jesus Lenore Williams Dean Lawson Ellen Stafford Nelson P. Horn Thomas W Williamson Lawrence L. Thompson Hopewell

Ticket to Hollywood Entangles Francie and Gusty on Road Trip

Francie Weston pursues film dreams while traveling with her father John Weston and aunt Aunt Hal. Gusty Gair latches onto the trip with Blubber the guitarist and a plan to reach Hollywood. Francie warns Gusty as tension rises over loyalty, money, and a ticket. The night ends with danger looming and a mystery man approaching.

Francie Weston Gusty Gair Jerry Finney Movieland Gusty Francie John Weston Hollywood Aunt Hal Sugar Aunt Hat Mr. Weston Blubber Pops Amarillo Emily

Five year soil conservation agreements signed by Pomona farmers

The Soil Conservation Service lists seven Pomona and Ottawa farms joining a five year erosion control program. Named participants include C. P. Stoffer Arthur Hook L. D. Johnston H. W. Gilliland John P. Usher Frank Frack W. E. Thompson and others on farms in Pomona and Ottawa Kansas. Crews finished sodding gully control and terrace outlets on several farms. stockwater pond work is complete on E. W. Swallow farm and near completion on H. W. Gilliland. Contour fences and terrace work progress amid wet weather pasture improvements.

Soil Conservation Service C. P. Stoffer Arthur Hook L. D. Johnston H. W. Gilliland John P. Usher Frank Frack W. E. Thompson Pomona Kan Stoffer Thompson Kenneth Stoffer R. E. Thompson Edgar Anderson C. Jim Lavin Ottawa Walter Johnson E. W. Swallow

Veil Pruitt Acquitted in Manslaughter Trial

Chase county district court jury clears Veil Pruitt Florence in the manslaughter case tied to the death of James Huntley filed last July. The ruling ends the prosecution’s charges after a June 21 acquittal in Cottonwood Falls Kansas.

Cottonwood Falls Kan Chase County Veil Pruitt Florence James Huntley

Radio Schedule Highlights for June Weekend Across Cities

A dense listing of radio programs for Friday through Sunday June covering WREN KMBC WDAF and more. It lists air times hosts orchestras news weather and special shows from 6:00 PM to midnight with multiple repeats and station swaps.

Wren Newacast KMBC Bonnie and the Boys WDAF Valiers KMC Kate Smith Tonany America Grand Central Station WDAR T. R. Ybarra Doneche al Pearce Human Nature Amos and Andy Lanny Ross Pennsylvania Larry Clinton Orch Glen Gray Fred Waring Cecil Golly Bob Chester Muehlebach Associated Press News Tommy Dorsey Moonbeams Chuck Foster Carl Ravazza Colony Club Orch Associated! Press Nowa WRIEN Wdaf—Safety Council Enric Madriguera Cavaliers Charles Seymour NBC Gene Krupa Radio Guild Casino Orchestra NBC Orchestra Bob Crosby Joseph W. Martin, Jr Buddy Clark Johnny McGee Sky Blazers Hotel Statler Orch Arthur James Rainbow Room Orch Legion Safety Penn Woody Herman Jimmie Lunceford N Or Jan. Savitt Leighton Noble Associated Press Cal Bernie Cummins Nighthawks Bobby Day Henry Busse NBEC N. Y. Philharmonia Hollywood Country Church Yvette Bobby Byrne Mi.y John Tompkins KNMBC Catholic Radio Pym WREN—Gray/ Gordon Gene ‘Autry H!t John D. M. Hamilton LDS Vesper Service Charlie McCarthy Bronway One Man's Family Walter Winchell Parker Tyrene Rich Allen Roth Goodwill Harold Stassen NBC String Quartet bin Stern Johnny Betty Black Johnny Messner Jack Benny Lou Breeze Benny Goodman Sherman Orch Matty Maineck Lou Holden Eddie Bush

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