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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1940

Page

5

Hebrews 11 1 Faith as Substance and Hope

A concise version of Hebrews 11 1 stating that faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the proof of what we do not see. The verse emphasizes trust in divine promises beyond observable evidence.

Third Term Mandates and the Roosevelt Question

The draft movement for a third term is seen as under way with support from new deal jobholders. Observers say voters will be asked to read mandates into a 1936 election, potentially expanding executive power and shaping domestic and foreign policy toward one-man rule.

Roosevelt Supreme Court

Embarrassment Over Kansas Delegation to First District Convention

The Kansas special senate elections committee weighs potential conflict as Senator Clyde Reed serves on the panel and seeks delegate at large to the Republican national convention. The panel avoided seating any reelection candidate, but Reed’s candidacy creates appearance concerns for the committee’s impartiality.

Shawnee County Senate Clyde Reed Kansas

Donahey Leaves Reelection Bid Boosting Ohio Republicans

Senator Vic Donahey of Ohio announced he will not seek another term, arguing the Democratic party faces defeat in the state this year. The move is seen as strengthening Republican prospects as two Ohio districts flipped to GOP, including one normally Democratic and one normally Republican, signaling a party shift.

Vic Donahey Ohio Donahey Roosevelt

Strength of 7 Per Cent Shown in Returns

The report notes a strength of seven percent evident in the returns, indicating a steady financial performance.

German war claims and British response in six month report

The piece notes German claims of 355 allied planes and 1 904 913 tons of shipping destroyed in six months, labeled fantastic by Britain. It compares losses to WWI and highlights neutrals’ ships not sunk by the British.

Hatch Law and Its Political Reach Across States

Washington and state capitols debate the Hatch law that bars political appointees from active involvement in party affairs. Speculation runs about how many former power brokers must stay quiet if the law is enforced, reshaping campaign dynamics across the nation.

Washington

Louisiana voters rebuff Long renomination at party meeting

Louisiana residents reject governor Long for renomination and the legislature ignores his call to assemble to validate the Democratic state committee's action placing him on the secretary of state ticket. Reports say even the governor begins to understand the public mood.

Louisiana Long Democratic State Committee

Roosevelt Name on Illinois Primary Ballots Without Candidacy

President Roosevelt’s name will appear on Illinois presidential preference primary ballots without the usual declaration of candidacy. Illinois grants him extra time to decide if he will seek a third term.

Roosevelt Illinois

Toledo plant labor strike riot ends with towel hit

A clash between rival unions at a Toledo plant escalated into a strike riot. Injuries or casualties are unreported as only a wet towel made contact, while an iron cuspider and a bottle were hurled as missiles.

Toledo

European War Enters Sixth Month Of Conflict

The new European war has persisted for six months. It began with relatively calm early fighting compared with World War I but now threatens to escalate and worsen in the coming days.

Need Roads First Abilene Reflector

The article criticizes Topeka’s creation of a “beautification expert” to plant trees along highways while lamenting insufficient funds for road construction and repair. It argues Kansas needs real road work over pretty roadside projects, suggesting beautification should wait until roads are safe and well maintained.

Abilene Topeka Kansas

President Hoover's First Year Reaches Milestone in Nation

A Kansas newspaper notes President Hoover completes twelve months as chief executive. Items include Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks drawing crowds to The Taming of the Shrew in Lawrence, social gatherings at the Colonial Tea Room, a birth in Lawrence, and local events from bridge clubs to violinist Toschay Seidel at KU.

Hoover Mary Pickford Douglas Fairbanks Lawrence Carl Graeber Monday Evening Bridge Club Colonial Tea Room Gracker Ralph Beal Arthur Fritzel Burt Johnson Connecticut Street Delbert Clarence John Monteith S. J. Hunter Kansas City Monteith Walter Keeler Annabel Isabel Keeler Florida Toschay Seidel University of Kansas

Record snow depth in Kansas hits new 1915 season high

Twenty five years ago the 88th snow day in Kansas set state records as snowfall reached 33.4 inches since the season opened. The entire state lay under a heavy blanket of snow with eastern sections heavily affected.

Kansas

Perish the Thought on Relief Spending and Primaries

In a Kansas paper a long editorial on relief waste prompts musings on motives behind aid spending. Snort Brown’s quip about a fur coat to quiet a wife is paralleled by hints of political pressure and hush money. The piece questions primaries’ fate, civil rights, and liberal interference while hoping for future clarity.

Kansas Snort Brown Atchison Globe Atchison Washington

Inventors Show Mousetrap and HenClassifier at Convention

At a Kansas City convention March 12-15 the Inventors of America will feature a self resetting mousetrap designed by Bert C. Chappelle and a hen classifier by Tom Forster and his brothers from Berkeley. The device sorts hens by laying status using separate exits to route producers and non producers.

Kansas City

Classifieds Buyers and Sellers Meet on Journal World Page

Daily visitors browse the Journal World classified section for buying and selling. Prospective sellers and buyers are urged to call 22 and ask for an Ad-Taker to place ads.

Journal-World

Pope Leo Seeks End to Bloodshed in South Africa

On Friday Pope Leo XIII welcomed cardinals and Roman prel ates to the throne room for his birthday. He urged an end to bloodshed in South Africa as thousands of European adventurers head to the Transvaal to aid the Boers. The issue also carries John E Bunton’s candidacy for street commissioner and notes on local happenings.

Pope Leo Sacred College South Africa Transvaal John E Bunton Bunton Eriksen Oread Rising John Shuck Lecompton Shuck Lane University Eliads Summerfield Passon Charles Straffon Alex Marks Arthur Marks George Shaw Sousa Opera Europe

Baldwin News Highlights Weekend Travel and Local Events

Col and Mrs Paul Reinecke of St Louis visited Baldwin with daughter Elsie Louise a Baker senior. Several local residents engaged in visits, funerals, and library events. A High School track captaincy and a Coalc Creek library dinner and auction were noted along with club meetings and historical discussions.

Col Paul Reinecke St. Louis Baldwin Elsie Louise Reinecke Baker Reinecke Tri Delta Chapter House C. C. Clarridge Memorial Hospital Lawrence John Davies Coffeyville Alpha Chi Jane Helen Jack Laury Kansas City Mary Ellen Alice Frandsen Laury Paul Whochan Paul, Jr Dorothy Lou Maysville Mr. Kochan Oscar D. Kochan Cameron Kochan First Methodist Church Trenton Emma Kersley George Kersley Nell Ramsey Ottawa Robert Kerslev Herbert Kincaid Brookfield Alfred Kersley E. G. Schneeberger City Hall Alfred Zeidler Eric O. W. Zeidler Girard Ollie Hu Coal Creek Library Association Kansas Martha. Cutter Kelley William M. Clark Rock Club W. R. Nichols Hopewell Country Club George Washington Alta Purvis G. W. Reynolds Europe

Dr Karl Muck Dies at 80 In Stuttgart

Noted conductor Karl Muck died in Stuttgart at age eighty after a career highlighted by Wagnerian interpretation. He led the Boston Symphony Orchestra from 1906 to 1908 and again from 1912 to 1918, linking Bavarian festival prominence with American acclaim.

Karl. Muck Stuttgart Germany Karl Muck Boston Symphony Orchestra Boston Symphony

Ambitions in a 10 Cent City Girl’s World

Ann Brown, an orphan in a tough city, longs for a better life beyond the dime store and its flirtations. She bonds with Clara while weighing marriage, money, and a future under Paul Hayden’s steady gaze as Florabelle flaunts a glittering lifestyle. The story follows dreams against hard reality.

Ann Brown Paul Hayden É Steve Claybourne J Oars Brooks Irene Temple Ann Clara Sam Paul Neddy Teddy Sampson West Side Myrtle Pete Sheba Florabelle

Pleasant Valley School and Community News Sketch

Pleasant Valley reports the sixth month closes February 23 with 16.76 average attendance. Notables include 1006 spellings by Norman Peterson and Mary Ann Peterson and others. many residents listed with visits to Kansas City, Lawrence, and neighboring towns. Local events include farewell for Mr and Mrs Hiatt, and basketball results with Vinland beating an F.F.A. team from Laws.

Delbert C. Richardson Massachusetts Street Pleasant VallEy Lee Trowbridge Floyd Andrews Marian Halderman Kenneth Kramer Lillian Ellis Filenn Halderman Norman and Mary Ann Peterson Jack Alexander Glenn Halderman Mary Ann Peterson Lilian Ellis Thenm Halderman H. J. Peterson Atrs Carl Peterson Betty Lou Iwescoe High Prairie Vernon Broers Gus Noehler Eudora Argel Cochran Vernon Garratt Shirley George Richardson Kansas City Vernon Anderson Taylor Orton Argel Coehran Ward Landis Fam Wyo

Neely Trip to Plattsburg and Craig Mo

C M Neely traveled to Plattsburg Missouri last Monday to collect Mrs Neely who had been visiting her mother and planned to visit Craig Missouri to spend days with his brother and family. The Lewis Shellack sale drew many locals as he leaves the farm for a Kansas City grocery job. Mr and Mrs Rus sell Roche will move onto the Shellack farm. Mrs Marlin Nichols suffered a week old burn on her foot with an infection developing.

Martha Stevens Betty Rose Ragan Lawrence Phy Nichols Basil Covey Britton Clinton Alan Ayers Ayers New Mexico Guy Fulks P. W. McPhe Wi Hoskinson Jake Re C. A. Hagerman Clyde Nichols E. E. ‘Hagerman Bernice Hagerman William Reusch Dale Crady Jess Deay Rome Dex Rose. Nichols Clifford Heuschn_ Lawrence Homer Staadt M. Neely Plattsburg Marlin Nichols

Radio Schedule Chaos Highlights Broadcaster Lineup

An OCR filled listing shows Monday and Tuesday evening radio programming across KMBC WREN WDAF and other stations. It names Bud Barton Tom Mix Blondie Sherlock Holmes and many more hosts shows and time slots with news weather and music programs. The fragment lists entertainers actors and orchestras including Glenn Miller and Dinah Shore along with news and weather updates.

Wren Bud Barton KMBC Ed McConnell WDAF Jack Armstrong Tom Mix Fred Waring Europe Tolls Blondie Ottawa Univ Ero Twilight Bhierlock Holmes Andre Kostelanetzt WDAFP Richard Crooks Green Horn Doctor Ll. Q Alec Templeton WREN—Reid_ Robinson Dinah Shore Guy Lombardo Little Ol Holly KMBUC EMBC Amos and Andy Lum Abner Belvedere WHREN Lou Breeze Orc WDAI Muehlebac Glen Miller Ore Chuck Foster Ray Herbs Savoy Ballroom Wiilisn WRIEN Weather Force Magnolia Blosso Aldrich Edward Robin Johnny Court of Missing Rhyth WDAK Glenn Miller Bob Hope Dudley A Hans Flath Roy Shield Nuehlebac Lou Breene Count Baste Johnny Long Charles Barnett Ray Herbeck Meadow Brook

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