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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1940
Page
4
A compact religious verse cites walking in the light with fellowship and cleansing by Jesus Christ as described in 1 John 1 7. The snippet includes a monetary price line and a biblical quotation with a brief reference to the verse.
The piece discusses public concern over intrusive census questions and privacy. It notes officials’ assurances that individual answers remain private, with aggregate data used to reveal national trends. It mentions the census bureau’s potential to gauge public reaction to lengthy questionnaires as work begins.
All European belligerents impose food and essential rationing under new decrees. Ration cards will be daily life in England France Germany and Russia. Leaders foresee a long war and seek to outlast opponents with tightening controls.
Lyon county chairman calls a traditional county convention to name delegates for district and state conventions. Precinct caucuses will pick delegates to the county convention, kicking off grassroots action. In Douglas County the usual county caucus allows any party member to participate. The Second district call allows delegates named by the county central committee or by a caucus.
Herbert Hoover told the House Foreign Affairs Committee relief will be needed across Europe and pole Poles. he urged 10 to 20 million dollars for famine aid and suggested voluntary contributions before broad government relief. He noted American deficits and cautioned against expanding federal relief too far. He cited Finland relief as an example of a brief aid effort.
A historical note argues that immediate rescue should rely on voluntary organizations rather than long term emergency plans. It emphasizes limited goals and prioritizes practical, swift aid over expansive programs during a critical period.
The report describes Czech fugitives crossing into Hungary aided by sympathetic Hungarians. Nazis accuse the French legation in Budapest of directing an underground network helping escapees. Runaway leaders include officers and professors who resist German rule as Czech resistance organizes from France.
Senator Capper questions why the United States buys gold at 35 dollars an ounce when Russia mines it for 1 dollar. He notes most gold ends up buried in a Kentucky hole and finds the scheme illogical and inconsistent with prior ideas from new dealers.
The head of the Nazi press department claims German newspaper readers are the best informed in the world. Lawrence residents who traveled abroad last year noted Germans abroad eagerly read foreign papers, concluding German outlets may not reveal all news needed for complete information.
Secretary Hull and other officials of western republics hold conversations on the type of world order to prevail after peace. The talks look far into the future with prospects they may need to participate in establishing peace before implementing their plans.
Government restricts whiskey output to conserve grain in the British isles. The measure signals a serious wartime shift as authorities push for stricter resource use.
Hitler’s latest address portrays Germany in a war posture against “plutocrats.” He adopts some of Stalin’s epithets, but finds little new beyond that shift in terminology.
Col Karl F Baldwin announces University ROTC cadets are assigned to summer camps at Fort Leavenworth and Fort Sheridan. Infantry camp selections start after school ends in June with transportation from Lawrence for Leavenworth. Fort Sheridan and Fort Sheridan coast artillery slots list cadets by name and hometowns.
A roster of residents and associates in Leavenworth and nearby cities including Baldwin John R Lawrence Bales Byron W Kansas City Bales Dane G Logan Benkelman Ward 3B McDonald Boardman Donald R St Francis Jerald H Kansas City Brown Bertram L Topeka Bruner Hugh H Lawrence Burns Robert L Kansas City Mo Cadwalader Eldreth K Topeka Whalfant John Bucklin Jerry Leonard N Merriam Harris Howard E Wichita Heiberg Lloyd C Fargo N D Henry Lester L Sabetha Hoffman Christian N Jr Salina Johnson Bruce B Monett Mo Johnson James B Leavenworth we George R Kansas City Mo Langworthy William B Leavenworth LaShelle Daniel 5 Junction City Malott Ralph A Ottawa Morrison Robert L Lawrence Morton John D Nortonville Nelson Laurence S jr Salina Price Robert H Lawrence Riseley Jerry B jr Stockton Severin John R Kansas City Mo Shafer John L Jr Joplin Mo Stancliff Jay J Jr Shawnee Stephens Clarence I Raymond Tilton Dean E Abilene
President Roosevelt Postmaster General Farley and Secretary Wallace will broadcast addresses to farmers' dinners in 19 states on March 8. Wallace says the events have no political significance and at least 100000 farmers are expected to attend. The dinners mark the anniversary of the 1933 agricultural adjustment act meeting.
The spring window value estimation feature drew a large crowd, using up all slips and prompting calls for more. Jack Dempsey announced six weeks of training to return to boxing. George W. Hackman, 67, died of a heart attack at home. A county wide 4 H clubs council was formed at the high school with officers elected across several clubs. Mrs. Mott and Mrs. Gilbert hosted birthday gatherings. The Mott campaign by the YMC A is set to open tomorrow at a University luncheon with plans for trains from nearby towns and attendance by state officials. Lawrence Winn sustained an ankle dislocation at a Kansas City meet. Katherine Stubbs misses classes due to her father’s illness. Margaret Roche Mason sails for England to join Roy Howard in breaking censorship. Miss Bessie Siler heads to San Francisco for several months. Jayhawkers win first Missouri Valley game, clinching the 1915 title.
Forties era report notes a Tuesday snowstorm causing heavy traffic blockages and train delays. Snowfall measured a foot in the area with seven inches across central states. Local social events and a fatal accident in a burned coach are briefly mentioned. The issue marks the Daily World’s 2,505th publication and eight years since inception.
Mrs. Olive Crawford and Mrs. Mary Alice Severy spent a day in Kansas City with daughters. Ottawa hosts Methodist meeting with 50 attendees. A Ladies Aid luncheon at the First Methodist parsonage featured readings and tableaux. Chapter CE of PEO met with 24 members. Douglas County Council of Religious Education plans a lunch meeting at Dr. H. K. Ebright's home. Miss Helen Howe, renowned actress, charmed a Centenary hall audience. Aging, improving Bert Sanders noted after illness. Locals look to Red Cross dinner in Lawrence. thrifty readers scan the classified page daily.
Ann Brown arrives at a new home and meets Paul Hayden, a stock room worker with ambitions. He helps with her luggage and they clash over marriage, with Ann asserting she pursues independence. Clara Brooks introduces Ann to roommates in a tense, glittering boarding house as Florabelle signals future drama.
Radio programs for Friday March 1 through Sunday March 3 list hourly showings across stations KMBC WDAF WREN KMBC WNBC and others. Entries include news newscasts orchestras dance programs sports and special features with multiple named acts and times.
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