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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1940

Page

4

Bible Quote Reflection On Divine Wisdom

A religious note quotes Romans 11 33 praising the depth of God’s wisdom and knowledge and the unfathomable nature of His judgments. The text emphasizes that His ways are past finding out.

Last Call for Peace in European War

The article discusses mediation between Finland and Russia and its possible impact on the wider European war sparked by Germany's invasion of Poland. It notes proposals for ending war in parts of Europe may spur broader armistice efforts to avoid a more destructive phase.

Finland Russia Germany Poland Europe

Prosecutor Portrayed As Crusading Official In Trial

The Jackson county Missouri prosecutor was depicted as crusading by his defense this week. The attorney claimed he helped bring the state into the gambling situation in Kansas City. The prosecutor testified he was busy and missed many detailed articles about crime, while the public already knew much of the story.

Jackson County Kansas City

Hitler as a dove of peace shifts Finland toward Soviet terms

The article argues Hitler may press Finland to accept Soviet terms, masking a broader Berlin Moscow pact. It suggests Finland could be squeezed between Russia and Germany, echoing Poland's division, and questions the durability of any appeasement.

Russia Finland Sweden Germany Hitler Altho the Fuehrer Europe Poland

View on federal salaries from Newton Kansan Republican

The Newton Kansas Republican notes a transfer of an acquaintance between federal posts. It calls him smart and says he will earn his salary, yet hints doubt that all big federal salaries are truly earned.

Newton Kansas-Republican Kansan- Republican

Salaries Compare Government Pay With Private Jobs

The passage notes that salaries of 6000 to 10000 dollars yearly may be matched in private work, yet some who now receive government pay have not earned such rates in private employment. It suggests a general view among readers and people around Newton.

Newton

Not on Welles Front

Not on the Sumner Welles front. The piece examinespeace hopes in Europe and the idea that Europe may act as its own peacemaker. It notes Welles focused on the German allied war rather than the Russia Finland conflict and that Russia Finland war remains inactive.

Confetti Raids Persist as RAF Main Duty Over Germany

British public grows tired of pamphlet showers over German territory dubbed confetti raids. They fear Germans cannot be persuaded to peace and suggest Britain should answer with real bombs against raids on the British Isles and surrounding waters.

Royal Air Force British Isles England

Brazil Bond Payments Revival Draws U.S. Optimism

The report notes that payments on Brazil’s bonded debt will resume, a development welcomed in the United States where Brazilian bonds amount to 359 million dollars. It suggests some neighbors do not see the good neighbor policy as a perpetual debt moratorium owed to U.S. citizens.

Brazil United States

Dewey Seen as Glamour Candidate in Nebraska Visit

Reports from Nebraska say Tom Dewey looks and sounds appealing as a future campaign asset. Observers note his persuasive yet entertaining critique of the current administration signals strong potential for a broad appeal.

Nebraska Tom Dewey

Treasury vaults hoard opium instead of gold says archivist

A commentator claims United States treasury vaults once built for gold now contain more than 300 tons of opium. The note links the discovery to ongoing government pipe dream criticisms in recent years.

United States

Nebraska GOP primary candidates trend toward larger field

Political observers in Nebraska note more Republicans than usual run this year, signaling a perceived Republican year. Nebraska primaries arrive earlier than Kansas, with just five weeks until the vote.

Nebraska Kansas

Leap Year Not Exciting Anymore Says El Dorado Times

A humorous note claims in a year the average American woman cleans an acre of dirty dishes three miles of clothes one mile of glass and five miles of floors. The joke adds leap year lacks enthusiasm.

el Dorado Timés

Ice storm paints New England as elfin dream world

Marion Ellet describes the vast damage from a brutal ice storm along the north Atlantic states yet finds a surreal beauty in the scene. Wires down and roads blocked frame a landscape where glassy trees refract light into rose and lilac prisms, blending catastrophe with magical decay and harsh cold.

North Atlantic Seaboard States Dispatch New England Berkshire

Theft Reported At Lawrence Steam Laundry

The theft of 300 dollars in cash and checks was reported to police today by Van K Bruner proprietor. The item list includes parties visiting from various places and a Shakespeare production by the Ben Greet Players at Fraser theater drawing five curtain calls.

Lawrence van K. Bruner W. J. Baumgartner W. J. Krehbiel Ruth McPherson Ralph Ward Texas Port Isabel Dallas Houston McAllen San Antonio Mexico Mrs. Bushey Carl Marie Russell Jane Blair Blossom Ewing Ruther Emerson Eunice Hults Margaret Austill Mary Virginia Johns Ruth Swarthout Eleanor Boginen Hilda Mae I. F. Eberhart

Snowy streets and social life in Lawrence notes

Twenty five years ago snow lay heavy in Lawrence as sunlit hints stirred pedestrians. The A L L club gathered at Mrs J A McElroy’s for a 500 luncheon with pink and white accents and sweet pea favors. Other guests included Miss Champion and Mrs W B Downing among others.

Lawrence A. L. L. Club J. A. McElroy Miss Champion W. B. Downing F. McFarland Alfred Lawrence McElroy Kathleen Doering Etta McElroy Sophia Uttermans New York Enlow Topeka C. C. Stewart United States Douglas County Bolivia O. T. Cassel Mogollon N. M

Veteran writer Phil Lonergan dies in car near Sunset Hollywood

Phil Lonergan fifty veteran motion picture scenario writer died in his automobile last night after a heart attack at Sunset and Hollywood boulevards. A Hackensack New Jersey native he worked as a drama critic for the New York World and drama editor of the Dramatic Mirror before becoming New York scenario editor in 1918 for D W Griffiths World Films company.

Riegle Seeks State Senate Seat in 22nd District

Rep. Wilford Riegle of Emporia filed with the secretary of state for the Republican nomination in Kansas 22nd senatorial district which includes Lyon and Greenwood counties. Incumbent is W. C. Harris, Emporia Democrat. Read the Journal-World classified page for bargains.

Riegle Topeka Mar Wilford Riegle Emporia Lyon Greenwood W. C. Harris

Return of Union Pacific track worker Stirs Quiet News

Miss Virginia Hutson has issued invitations for a St Patrick s party Monday March 15. The report notes the track department employee’s return after a few weeks and the shared relief at his coming back.

Union Pacific Track Department Virginia Hutson St. Patrick’s

City notes and social items from the era

Forty years ago Queen Victoria’s London visit stirs lasting enthusiasm. Frank Holwick urged as third ward council candidate, current Washington post commander. Professor Carruth urged for education board. Miss Inez Chapman hosts cards for Miss Blanche Wakefield of Kansas City. Mrs. Leighton a guest of Mrs. Rankin in Topeka. Nebraska executors seek memorial slab for Dr. R. W. Oliver at KU chapel. Astor says Paris exposition not ready. Chicago world’s fair seen as benchmark. North German Lloyd to use Marconi telegraphy to speed shore communication.

Queen Victoria London Metropolis Frank Holwick Holwick Washington Post G.A.R Carruth Board of Education Inez Chapman John Nace Blanche Wakefield Kansas City W. H. Rankin Leighton Topeka Nebraska R. W. Oliver University of Kansas John Jacob Astor Europe Chicago Lloyd Line Marconi

Baldwin News Highlights Local Visits and Notables

Samuel T. Haigh returns to Baldwin with his daughters after wintering in Lyons. Lawrence hosts a Red Cross dinner at Trinity Lutheran as Beeks Ebright families attend. Baker-Ottawa game draws Conger and God guests. Various Baldwin residents attend events in Vinland Ottawa Lawrence and Kansas City.

Samuel T. Haigh Lyons Alice Sie Haigh Baldwin Charles E. Beeks Homer K. Ebright Lawrence Red Cross Baker L. L. Thompson Ottawa North Central Association Allen Daugherty Merle Hitchcock William Cook F. C. McKaye Gary Leavenworth Oliver Hoermann Fairfield Iowa Hoermann McKaye Cook Ioie F. Johnson Kansas City Star Colonel St. John Kansas Jean Curry Kansas City Harriet Osborne North 8Th Street Dean Grace Irwin America John Simons Joseph Wallace Andrew Craig California W. H. Montgomery William Jefferson Minnie Wright Ella Wright Hackett Martinus Wright Elizabeth Brooks Mary Hegan Clifford Brooks Thomas Parker Mary Williams Arthur Porter Albert Porter Mont. Berry Theresa and Mont, Jr. Ross Porter Richard’ Carson Ernest Edward Shepherd Alexia Lewis Ernest Pohl Nautius Club Mamie van Landingham

Entangled Lives At A Rooming House Party

Orphan Annie Brown, student troupe, and Paul Hayden navigate a web of flirtations at Mrs Follet’s rooming house. Clara, Florabelle, and Ann clash with Steve Claybourne while Ann wavers between ambition and affection for Paul. The night ends with a tentative promise of friendship and springtime plans.

I Nn Brown Aul Hayden Jane Claybourne Jara Brooke Hesterday Steve Ann Clara Paul

Plot to kidnap Judy Garland turns out to be figment

Los Angeles police say 19 year old Robert Wilson admitted the feared kidnap plot was imaginary. Dr Paul De River reports he told psychiatrists he only wanted to meet the actress and that a conspirator named Foster was fictitious. Police Captain Grover Armstrong says he may be sent to psychiatric observation.

Los Angeles Judy Garland Paul de River Robert Wilson Wilson Miss Garland de River Foster Grover Armstrong

Goats Born as Quintuplets in Hutchinson Farm

In Hutchinson Kansas on March 9 a farmer Gust Stringos welcomed quintuplet female goats sired by Snowball. The babies Emilie Yvonne Cecile Marie and Annette are the rare five offspring in a single birth. Stringos notes quintuplets are unusually scarce among goats.

Hutchinson Kan Gust Stringos Emilie Yvonne Cecile Marie Annette Stringos

Radio Schedule Highlights From March Weekend

A dense list of radio programming across WREN KMBC and WDAF for Saturday evening through Monday night. It catalogs shows like Renfrew and National Barn Dance, orchestras led by Guy Lombardo and Eddie Le Barón, WDAF's Death Valley Dave and the Grand Old Opry, KMBCs Your Hit Parade and Pursuit to Happiness, plus news, weather, and special segments across stations with numerous times and performers.

iMarch WREN Renfrew Wdaf—Safety Council KMBC WDAF Linwood Cavaliers Bo—Newsec Perm Israel Europe Sky Blazers Guy Lombardo Tommy Dorsey Kmbc—Gang Bustera Tijuana Wayne King KMB NBC Symphony Newacast Brush Creek Follies Edgewater Beach Eddie le Baron Muehlebach Carl Ravazza Orch Nighthawka KKMBC Hobby Lobby Edison Orch Johnnie Johnston WRIEN Vincente Gomes Kmbbbc Ben Bernie WDAK Barrel O' Fun Blue Barron's Orch Kmbbc Silver Theater Carthollo Ikkmbc Gene Autry Faimous Hames WDAT Jon LDS Vesper Jack Benny Ren Hans Flath Radio Playhouse Charlie McCarthy WMAF Manhattan Larry Clinton Savoy Ballroom Jimmy Grier Bud Barton Ed McConnell Jack Armstrong Pinocchio Tom Mix Fred Waring N Orch Europa Blondie Ottawa Univ Andre Kostelanetz WDAPF Ikxmbc Richard Crooks Doctor I Alec Templeton M. Ornburn Wren—Glenn Darwin DE BeNnas Hollywood National Radio Forum Amos and Andy Lum Abner Belvedere Lou Breeze Muehlebacher Glen Miller Chuck Foster Ray Herbeck Nevacaat

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