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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1940
Page
4
A religious quotation from Romans declares reconciliation with God through Christ's death and the promise of salvation through his life, emphasizing faith and renewal. The text is a concise scripture excerpt suitable for devotion or study.
Farmers in this Kansas section await ground drying to permit soil work. The piece notes how weather and seasons vary widely, making stable income and five day weeks secondary to adaptation. It praises farmers for achieving regular harvests despite uncontrollable factors.
In the general situation both groups continue defensive fighting as no armistice has been granted. They pursue peace terms while keeping up military activity.
Widespread diplomatic activity follows a Russian move on Finland, with London Paris Stockholm Helsinki Moscow Berlin and Rome in play. Allied aid to Finland signals war aims shaping outcomes, while Finns seek terms avoiding a “Finnish Munich” and balancing regional interests amid uncertain peace prospects.
The senate leans toward expanding farm aid, threatening overall economy efforts. Tax cuts and lighter burdens remain uncertain while deficits rise, with more groups seeking federal benefits before November and a debate on whether economy can be a viable policy.
Ernest A Briles of Stafford announces bid for state senate. He previously served in the lower house and as speaker, earning a statewide reputation for productive legislation and harmony with colleagues. Supporters expect him to be equally valuable in the senate.
The piece notes President Roosevelt aims to be a peacemaker in the current war, with Sumner Welles in Europe to push for an end on terms ensuring peace. It recalls past failed peace efforts like the Ford peace ship and warns many seek a peace formula, but success is not guaranteed.
A wry Emporia Gazette quip notes a man famed as a model husband for washing dishes nightly, while revealing he is a mechanic whose line of work keeps his hands dirty, subverting the classic vow of domestic virtue.
Ruth Millett argues 1940 women survey presidential candidates with honesty and intelligence seeking a program. She contrasts uninitiated voters with seasoned politicians, saying women inside politics are ruthless realists and more capable of “cutting throats” without respectability constraints.
Liberty Memorial high school will hold National Honor Society assembly for four seniors Carol Hunter Edgar Gift Ruth Snyder and Zelma Snydal and eight juniors Lloyd Metzler Margaret Johnson Ruth Stockwell Margaret Coleman Thelma Humphrey Evangeline Clark James Smith Hugh Randall plus seniors Letha Lemon LeRoy Metzler Mary Elizabeth Edie Charles Smith and Fred Wheeler. Dr Richard L Sutton will speak on The Long Trek at the University auditorium campus lecture. Chamber of Commerce budget of 18250 approved at a luncheon.
Fire department delayed leaving station due to hose truck hose break as they answered Luther Wilson home fire. mayoral race features Col J W Hughes and J B Billard candidacy rumors. Col Hughes, ex mayor and ex police chief, a city figure. Mrs H H Shomber hosts Christian church orchestra dinner with roses and sweet peas for eleven guests. Dr S F Gillespie and family move to La Jolla California. Mrs Charles Teeter travels to Chicago for a short stay. Prof and Mrs A Olin host informal dinner. Mrs John D Rockefeller dies at Pocantico Hills New York. Kansas University students form a Peace Club to promote harmony.
Morning devotionals at 10 45. Morning worship at 11 with Rev E C Smith of Hoisington at 12 30 Sunday school led by AL A Till. 3 00 Cameron White high school chorus program 2 to 4 sponsored by the bk T U 6 50 B T U Lucille Smith president. John F E Taylor to conduct BTU lesson topics. 7 45 evening worship by Rev Smith.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Elliston entertain in honor of guest Mrs George Frantz who leaves tomorrow for her home in Kansas City, inviting friends to bid her farewell as she departs.
Forty years ago Mrs. Ed O Bryon hosted an informal reception for Mrs. Brewster of Iola. Rev C M Sharpe resigns from the Christian church after a pastorate. The city considers paving Massachusetts Avenue in full. The Rough Riders bicycling club inducted new members at Miss Aileen Weaver's home with a social spread.
Book review highlights E C Buehler’s Make Yourself a Better Speaker a handbook for business professionals and students. It argues voice as a key tool for public speaking noting Roosevelt vs Landon as an example and offering tips to engage audiences.
A Coast Guard representative will interview men aged 17 to 22 on March 14 at 3 30 p m in room 208 Fowler shops to discuss admission to the U S Coast Guard Academy New London Conn Colonel Karl F Baldwin overseeing ROTC units at the University of Kansas will assist. The academy offers a four year scientific engineering program with cruises each summer and a path to ensign plus future career in the service. Cadet pay is 3780 per year with standard military retirement and disability provisions.
A marriage license was issued at the probate judge's office to Victor H. Wagner of Lawrence and Herta Eichtersheimer of Newark. Read the Journal World classifieds page for bargains.
Ann Brown, an orphan rooming-house resident, and Paul Hayden plan a grand, Cinderella style evening with a self-made gown and thrifted slippers to impress at the Athens Club party. Steve Claybourne schemes to derail her, but Ann focuses on sewing and anticipation for a magical night.
A new snow storm swept south to Lamar marking a blanket across Montana Wyoming and Colorado. A raw wind chilled readings along the Rockies as temperatures tumbled.
The coast guard cutter Ingham interrupted mid Atlantic weather reporting to take Seaman Charles W. Melvin of Garnett Kansas to a hospital. American rescue operation occurred on March 12 during routine duties.
Saturday program rundown lists many stations with shows and hosts including WDAF KMBC WREN and more. It covers music news dramas comedies and weather forecasts across 6:30 to midnight including Burns Allen Easy Aces Fibber McGee and Glenn Miller selections with multiple orchestras and a grand variety of broadcasts.
A sailor traveled from a ship east of the Azores to Ponta Delgada in the Azores for an appendectomy. The voyage and medical transfer suggest offshore medical care arrangements during the voyage.
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