What the World Needs A New Commandment
A brief exhortation quotes John 13 34 urging love among all people. Reprints the text emphasizing Christian charity and mutual care.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1940
Page
5
Business Census Questions Raise Fear of Exploitation
The article argues the cen sus questions on personal income could let business gauge mass buying power, implying potential exploitation of wage earners. It notes criticism that the President endorses this approach via Stephen Early and questions any real business benefit. No group has moved to stop the questions from appearing, despite concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Early
Census Bureau
Finland capitulation shifts war debate in France and Britain
The Finnish collapse exposed faults in policy in Paris and London as senates and presses debated wartime conduct. Dalladier faced a day of questions in the French senate, which then backed his leadership. Britain kept focus on sea warfare while stressing the risk of aid to Finland and its long supply lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finland
Dalladier
Senate
Law and the Census In revolt to census questions
President Roosevelt mockingly warned that a senator openly advised violating the law in the census dispute aimed at Senator Tobey of New Hampshire. Tobey urged citizens to refuse answering personal income questions, highlighting a clash between constitutional limits and statute or bureau law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Tobey
New Hampshire
Senator Warns Against Federal Lawmaking by Bureau Power
The New Hampshire senator argues the executive branch and any government bureau lack authority to create laws as they see fit, urging defense of rights granted by the constitution against lawless executive action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
Executive Branch
Finland in Isolation and Nordic Dilemma Over Finland Alliance
The article argues Finland seeks a defensive alliance with Scandinavia to preserve its national identity, while Norway and Sweden fear entanglement with Russia. It suggests such a move could resemble Czechoslovakia after the Sudetenland crisis and Poland’s dilemma following the Czech dismemberment, signaling broader regional risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandinavia
Finland
Norway
Sweden
Russia
Czechoslovakia
Sudetenland
Germany
Poland
Czech
Red advance redefines borders as Viipuri named future Soviet capital
The piece notes a westward shift of control with Viipuri designated as the capital of a new Soviet state. The Hanga Peninsula lies close to Stockholm and would serve as a treaty-based Russian base, marking strategic significance over distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viipuri
Hanga Peninsula
Stockholm
Oklahoma War Settle in Court as Troops Return Home
The governor calls troops out but says no shots were fired. the standoff ends with court action and peaceful resolution. Camera crews captured the scene as authorities prepared to withdraw the forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Hoover Family: A Complete Failure, Claims Report
An editorial attacks Hoover as a failure, citing salary returned to the treasury, lack of insurance schemes for government ventures, a Rapidan resort donated to the government, no scandals, and no public speeches by Mrs. Hoover. It mocks efforts and actions of the Hoover family as failures in many areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene Reflector
Hoover
Treasury
Rapidan
Congress
Girl Scouts
White House
Spring's Harbinger Des Moines Fashion Notes
The piece observes Des Moines attention to Paris fashion as spring shows approach. It notes Americans default to Parisian trends despite independence rhetoric and predicts a wave of spring showings in local department stores and shops, with women ready to dress up even as winter lingers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Tribune
France
Gaul
Paris
Seine
Iowa
Doom exile makes crosscut saw arrangement with two handles
The Detroit News notes interest in how the exile at Doom has arranged for a new crosscut saw featuring two handles. The odd detail hints at practical prep or symbolical meaning within the obscure situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exile At Doom
Detroit News
Mugwump Musings On A Child Watching A Tough Film
A columnist debates exposing a six year old to intense cinema, praising Spencer Tracy’s performance in a rugged wilderness drama while condemning gratuitous violence. The piece contrasts artful violence with cheap sensationalism and contemplates generations’ decency and resilience. The mother replies the child found the movie silly and asks why Rogers Rangers didn’t boil Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica Inn
Notre Dame
Northwest Passage
Spencer Tracey
Hardy Arm
Lelly
Rogers Rangers
Not Guilty Plea Entered by Kansas Auditor Will J. French
Kansas State auditor Will J. French pled not guilty to embezzlement charges and was released on a $2,000 bond pending a preliminary hearing. Also reported are land purchases for a University of Kansas City project, a Madrid hospital injury to Sydney Franklin, and local society notes including a Pi Beta Phi alumnae luncheon and officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will J. French
Kansas
Snk
Rockhill
University of Kansas City
William Voler
Sydney Franklin
Brooklyn
Madrid
Pi Beta Phi
Leona . Baumgartner
Maurice Crane
E. E. Bayle
A. F. McCahan
Alice
Horton
Rotary
R. B. Stein
George W. Marble
K. U. Board of Regents
Paul Murphy
University of Pennsylvania
Fire truck shows its mettle in 2:30 o clock blaze
A new fire engine responded to a 2:30 PM alarm from 1210 Ohio street where sparks from a chimney caused a fire. Also notes Mrs. Ed Anderson's death shocks friends. Local theater features Fillie's Punctured Romance with Chaplin Dressler and Mable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Street
Ed Anderson
Fillie
Charles Chaplin
Marie Dressler
Mable
Normand
A. Gifford
Eudora Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Bridge Games
Mrs D E Jones and Mr and Mrs Delbert Adams attended a K U band concert Monday night. Couples traveled to Olathe to visit Julius Moll who has been ill. Fred Moll and Harold Reusch groups hosted dinners and bridge sessions with high and low score prizes awarded. Other entries mention visits to Turner and Wellsville, business trips, and a note on a minor operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Jones
Delbert Adams
K.U
Fred ‘Moll
Olathe
Mr. Moll
Julius Moll
Harold Reusch
John Reusch
Donna Mae
Fred Walker
J.D. Dinner Bridge Club
St. Patrick
Oscar Lothholz
Will Mertz
Emma Snyder
Fred Mol
J. N. Hearin
Fred Locke
C. J. Treavor
William Madden
Turner
John Kazmeir
Beuhler
Kan
Harold Binford
Kenneth Rash
Thayer
John Kazmaek
Nellie Corydell
Ralph Corydell
Wellsville
J. N. Hearing
Norman
Little Duane Haverty
C. B. Johnson
Sans City
Carol Gerstenberger
Clarence Daugherty
Glenn Wilson
George Lothhoiz
Forty Years Ago No Paper in Files for March Sixteen
A note reports no newspaper issues in archive files for March 16, forty years ago, leaving no standard local headlines or events to record.
Local social notes include gatherings across Lawrence and Eudora
Victoria club met at Mrs. H B Nusbaum home in Lawrence Tuesday. Sunday dinners hosted by Mr and Mrs Glen Wilson and Buddy. Surprise dessert bridge at Mrs Edna Zillner home Tuesday. Quilting with Mrs John Everley Thursday afternoon. Eudora flower club to meet with Mrs John Schopper Tuesday. plant names roll call. clematis paper by Mrs Elizabeth Greiner. round table on climbing vine by Minnie Edlebrock. robin as bird of the month by Sue Walfe. Sunday callers Gottlieb Nieder and family. more visits in Lawrence and Kansas City. funeral attendance for Ed Milburn. several church and hospital notes. Sam Jewett ill in Texas. vehicle collision near Catholic church. various local visitors and illnesses mentioned.
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Victoria Club
H. B. Nusbaum
Lawrence
Glen Wilson
Buddy
Robert Hisele
Rose Lothholz
Nora Trefz
Clara Lotz
Edna Zillner
Lucy Kaegi
Lula Brown
Ora McCabrin
John Everley
Eudora Flower Club
John Schopper
Elizabeth Greiner
Minnie Edlebrock
Sue Walfe
Gottlieb Neider
Lloyd Perryman
Topeka
Charles Durr
James Shirk
Viginia
Gladys
Curtis Diedrich
Gottlieb Nieder
Roger
Neider
Dad DeWitt
Ed Diedrich
A. J. Haas
Kansas City
Kan
J. P. Roberts
W. C Haas
Eva
Maxine
June
Robert Eisele
Alfred Eisele
Delbert
Ray Stroud
Matthews
Floyd Broers
William Zimmerman
Minnie Jones
George Treftz
Bert Daugherty
Clarence Daugherty
Harold Daugherty
Amos Westerhouse
Jake Milburn
Ed Milburn
Vin
Nevieve Wilson
Glenn Wilson
William Lee
Sam Jewett
Eudora
Sam
Texas
Henry ‘Blecker
Buckels Crump
Harold Reusch
Robert Reusch
Evening Star
Frances Greiner
Rosy Week Ends as Paul Leaves Ann for Moline
In this serial set in a harsh city, Ann and Paul drift after a romantic kiss. Paul transfers to Moline before proposing, leaving Ann to face uncertain work and future. Florabelle’s arrest and murder case shock the rooming house, while Ann weighs a social ascent from hat maker to future house manager.
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Clara
Roy Swenson
Ann
Paul
Moline
Radio Schedule Dense with Programs Across Stations
Extensive Saturday night and Sunday schedule listing WREN WDAF KMBC and others. Includes NOS programs like National Barn Dance Tonight and Nightly News with varied shows from Blues to Opera, plus religious and sports related time slots throughout March 16 to 18. Strong entities include WREN WDAF KMBC NBC CBS and specific program titles and host names. Weather forecasts and dance programs round out the lineup.
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Wren
Renfrew
WDAF
KMBC
WDAP
Linneon Cavaliers
K. C
Israel
Europe
Feece
Blazers
Ween
Legion Pym
NBC Symphony
WPAF
Legion of Safety Pym
Brush Creek Follies
Edgewater Beach
Sleepy Hall
Orch
Muehlebach
Carlo Ravazza
Nighthawks
Richard Himber
Herbie
Gene Krupa
Charles Tucker
Aibcon
Y. Philharmonte WoAld
Wren—Foreigh
Wren—Tapestry Musicale
Hollywood Church
Wren—Chamber Muzslo
KNMBC
Purault To Happiness
Hobby Lobby
Hotel Edison Orch
WRIEN
LDS Vesper Services
Jack Benny
Hans Plath
Radio Playhouse
Charlie McCarthy
Voice of
Hawaii
KNBC
Walter Winchall
Hoard
Merry-Ge
Wren—Parker
Rich
Bill Stern
Father Coughlin
Ripley
Hazel Muehlebach
Gus Arnheim
Henry Busse
Larry Clinton
Jimmy Grier
Savoy Ballroom
Aspen Bray
Ed McConnell
Jack Armstrong
Pinocchio
Tom-Mix
Fred Waring
Biondie
Ney
Jose Bethencourt
Little Ol
Hollywood
Andre Kostelanets
Richard Crooks
Radio Theatre
Doctor IQ
Alec Templeton
Rochester Civic Ore
Glenn Darwin
Guy Lombardo
Newacaat
National Radio Forum
Amos and
Andy
Lum
Abner
Hotel Belvedere
FK U
School of Fine Arts
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Los Angeles
New Orpheum
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Star
Detroit
General Motors
Atlanta
Walton
Associated Press
OSEE
Audit Bureau OF Circulations
Law and the Census
Spring
Teepkee
Mugwump
Lou Young
K. U
University of Kansas
Aos
A A. Larsson
Calif
O. D. Moore
San Diego
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Maude Moore
Lydia C. Hutt
Fort Peck
Poplar
Mont
Cochran
E. Haworth
Alex C. Bryant
Florida
Archie M. Walters
Kappa Sigma
Gale. Carson
Don Joseph
Hugo Wedell
University of Missouri At Columbia
U. M
Jenks
George Woodward
Harlyn
Carson
Paul Evans
Pattee
Emporia
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NEA Service, Inc
Ann Brown
Paul Hayden
Steve Claybourne
Nea Brooks
Irene Temple
Florabelle
Clancy
Omaha
Neddy
Teddy
Mrs. Follet
Myrtle
Neddyv
Anna
Journal-World
Optometrist
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Federal Deposit ‘Insurance Corporation
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