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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1940
Page
4
The report notes a strength of 7 per cent shown in the returns, indicating a secure showing in the financial or statistic context. It highlights the measured percentage and its significance within the overall data.
A brief meditation on Hebrews 11 1 declaring faith as the substance of hoped for things and the evidence of unseen realities, inviting contemplation of belief beyond visible proof.
Ann Brown, an orphan, shares rooms with Clara Brooks in a tough city. Clara dreams of marrying a richer man like Paul Hayden while Ann adores him and envisions a better life beyond the dime-store world. Mrs. Pringle warns Ann to aim higher as the chapter closes.
The draft movement for a Roosevelt third term is described as moderate but active, with supporters arguing mandates from the 1936 election would extend to domestic and foreign policy. The piece warns a third term could concentrate power and undermine checks by public sentiment.
The Kansas delegation controversy before the special senate committee supervising elections tests for potential bias. Senator Clyde Reed, a member and candidate for delegate at large, faces scrutiny as concerns arise over committee impartiality and senatorial courtesy. The panel was chosen to avoid reelection conflicts, but Reed’s status creates a delicate situation for public perception.
Senator Vic Donahey of Ohio said he will not seek reelection, a move seen as strengthening Republican chances this year. The decision comes amid speculation about Democratic defeat and opposition to a Roosevelt third term. Last week two Ohio districts flipped from Democratic to Republican, signaling growing Republican support.
The article notes Germany boasting 355 Allied aircraft and 1 904 913 tons of Allied and neutral shipping sunk in six months, while Britain calls the figures fantastic. Britain admits shipping losses exceed WWI levels and has sunk no neutral ships, a fact neutrals may find noteworthy.
Washington discusses the Hatch law which bans political appointees from active party work. Analysts say many longtime political movers in states may be silenced if enforced, creating broad curiosity about its potential bite and impact on campaigns nationwide.
Residents refuse to reelect Governor Long and lawmakers decline to reconvene to validate the Democratic state committee action placing him on the secretary of state ticket. The public mood signals they are done with Long, a view possibly dawning on the governor as well.
President Roosevelt will appear on Illinois presidential preference primary ballots without the usual candidacy declaration. Illinois grants him extra time to decide if he seeks a third term.
A clash between rival unions at a Toledo plant escalated as improvised missiles flew. An iron object and a bottle were hurled, a wet towel hit its mark, and authorities likely faced a turbulent scene without serious injuries reported.
The new European war has lasted six months with initial easy fighting fading as threats warn of a possible escalation any day now.
In a discussion echoed by Need Roads of Abilene, residents scoff at hiring a beautification expert to plant trees along highways. They urge focus on essential road building and repairs for safe travel, arguing money is scarce and beautification should wait.
The piece notes President Hoover completing twelve months as chief executive. It also highlights social events, cinema showings by Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks, local marriages and births, university events, travel, and community notices from Lawrence, Kansas, with multiple named residents and venues.
Forty years ago Jupe Leo received members of the sacred college and Roman prel ates in the throne room Friday afternoon on the occasion of his birthday. He expressed his desire that blood would cease to flow in South Africa. There are at this moment no fewer than 5,000 European adventurers en route to the Transvaal to help the Boers. The majority are Frenchmen.
Twenty five years ago on the 88th day of winter snow depths shattered records in Kansas. Since the 1915 season began, 33.4 inches have fallen, covering the entire state in a widespread blanket of snow.
A Kansas editorial on relief expenditure graft prompts musings on political motives. Snort Brown cites a Atchison Globe quote about a fur coat meant to quiet a wife. The piece visits primaries and civil rights, weighing public interest against rhetoric as the author previews upcoming political shifts.
Kansas City report says Bert C. Chappelle designed an auto resetting mousetrap with a revolving door that advances captured mice. Tom Forster and his brothers from Berkeley developed a hen-classifier that sorts laying hens by egg production. Journal-World classifieds invite buyers and sellers via Ad-Taker.
St Louis residents Col and Mrs Paul Reinecke spent the weekend in Baldwin with daughter Elsie Louise a Baker senior. Local society covers wedding night dinner at Tri Delta chapter house hospital recoveries and campus travels plus a library dinner and club meetings.
Dr Karl Muck famed Wagner interpreter and Bayreuth star dies in Stuttgart at age eighty. He led the Boston Symphony Orchestra from 1906 to 1908 and again from 1912 to 1918. The note appears amid the Journal World Classified Page in town.
Radio listings outline a full evening of programs across KMBC WDAF WREN and WRIEN from 6 PM to 12 AM including dramas comedies news and music. Notable items include The Green Hornet Sherlock Holmes Adventure and Dance Time plus orchestral and concert broadcasts from major stations.
Delbert Richardson opened an insurance office at 502 Massachusetts Street. The Pleasant Valley sixth month school closed February 23 with 16.76 average daily attendance. 47 absences and four tardies. Numerous residents and families, along with neighbors from nearby towns, attended dinners, visits, and a Better Yames show in Kansas City. The Vinland basketball team defeated an F.P.A. team from Lawrence, and many residents attended Baldwin vs Vinland games at Baldwin High School.
Neely traveled to Plattsburg Missouri on Monday to fetch Mrs. Neely who is visiting her mother and then to Craig Missouri to stay several days with Mr. Neelys brother and family. The Lewis Shellack sale takes place Thursday as Mr. Shellack leaves the farm to run a Kansas City grocery. The Rus sell Roche couple will live on the Shellack farm. Mrs. Marlin Nichols burned her foot a week ago Sunday and now has an infection in the burn.
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