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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1939

Page

4

Arms program to put U S at top

Washington reports the Roosevelt defense plan advances, aiming to modernize the armed forces within two years. The package totals about 1.75 billion dollars across army navy and air services with plans for 12,000 warplanes annually and expanded bases.

Washington Mar Administration Congress Roosevelt Navy Army Britain Atlantic Pacific Panama Canal Hawaii War Department

WPA to Cut 400000 Work Relief Seekers If Funds Not Granted

The WPA told state administrators they must remove 400000 people from relief roles the week of April 3 unless Congress provides funds. Col. C Harrington released a state by state list of cuts, as President Roosevelt seeks an additional 150 million dollars to extend work relief to July 1.

Washington Mar WEA Congress Col. C. Harrington WPA Roosevelt Harrington House of Appropriations Committee

Federal program notes on labor cost actions and WPA projects

The document lists several possible federal cost control actions: unusually high contributions to labor costs. possibly discontinuing WPA work in sparsely funded areas due to high administrative costs. and stopping projects where excessive federal funds were needed to transport workers to jobs.

Dreamy Adventure Film Features Courageous Heroine

The tale follows a young girl sent away from school for falling in love with riding master Richard Greene. Shirley clings to hope of reuniting with her father as Becky, a slavey, stands by. Cesar Romero and Sybil Jason shine in supporting roles as a dream fantasy highlights the picture.

Shirley’ Temple Shirley Richard Greens Anita Louise Sara Crew Captain Crew Ian Hunter Miss Minchen Crew Anita-Lou Ise Richard Greene Becky Sybil Jason Cesar Romero Arthur Treacher Miles Mander Marcia Mae Jones Grantland Rice

Former State Accountant J N Atkinson Dies

J N Atkinson 61 former state accountant in the Allen and Paulen administrations died Sunday in Kansas City Kansas his longtime residence and career noted with first name initials in local obituary notices.

Kansas City Kan J. N. Atkinson Allen and Paulen

Fort Scott Wins Debate Tournament at Wentworth

Fort Scott Kansas defeated Hutchinson Kansas in the inter state high school debating tournament final at Wentworth Military Academy. John Amnott won a $500 scholarship and Allan Conwill of Hutchinson captured a $200 scholarship.

Ft. Scott Torney Lexington Fort Scott Kan Wentworth Military Academy Hutchinson John Amnott Allan Conwill

Classified page readership in Lawrence tops ninety-four percent

Survey results show 94 percent of Lawrence residents read the classified page and 76 percent read it daily, reflecting broad engagement with local ads and notices.

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