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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1939

Page

5

Sheep Found Rejoiced Over in Parable

A Bible verse from Matthew describes a shepherd leaving ninety nine sheep to seek one lost sheep. The return of the found sheep brings greater joy than the ninety nine that stayed.

Tax burden and sales tax critique by William Allen White

White argues against sales tax favoring a tax on oil to fund government revenue. He contends the poor bear taxes, and shifting taxation to oil would still reach the poor. He notes current tax levels require a large share of everyone's earnings to fund revenue.

William Allen White Mr. White

Democracies Race to Meet Crisis Amid Rising War Powers

Senator Trunan of Missouri contrasts democratic slowness with totalitarian speed and urges action. He notes Cham berlain’s speech was overdue, while democracies rush to set up defense and fiscal machinery. France faces governance under defense decrees. Britain and the United States expand plans to ensure a hearing from war powers.

Trunan Missouri Chamberlain France Great Britain United States

European crisis grows as Hitler tightens grip

The article argues the European situation darkens beyond the Austria seizure and Munich crisis as Hitler consolidates power. It warns that options for compromise are shrinking and that resistance by the powers or a return to a Napoleonic scale conflict becomes increasingly likely.

Austria Munich Hitler

Topeka Capital Warns on Nazi Expansion Plans

The newspaper warns that the Nazi regime may face obstacles in extending its rule over non Germanic peoples and cautions against complacency in the current climate.

Topeka

Hitler builds new racial patchwork across Europe

The Czechs, Slovenians, Magyars and Poles become minorities under German rule as Hitler expands control. He assembles a diverse minority bloc reminiscent of the Austro-Hungarian empire, while bearing new responsibilities and troubles as gains increase.

Hitler

Kansas City Machine Faces National Rebuff and Change

national observers report overtures from the Kansas City machine were rebuffed by Washington. Governor Stark opposes the machine and may benefit from any federal aid. A shift in Kansas City power seems likely, with lawmakers aiming to make state government more economical and efficient, tested by enacted changes.

Kansas City National Washington Stark Kansas

Hitler's Credo on Victory and Power in Mein Kampf

The passage argues that only courageous nations survive and victory requires a strong fighting movement. It says such a movement endures on a firm program and should present demands in installments to avoid provoking renewed resistance. It warns that a nation that submits becomes characterless and loses motive to fight again.

Adolf Hitler

James Roosevelt Named Defendant in Antitrust Case

James Roosevelt, eldest son of the President, is named as a defendant in the government antitrust action against the motion picture industry. The Arkansas City Traveler notes his rapid immersion in the responsibilities of prominence.

James Roosevelt Jimmy Arkansas City Traveler

Citizens urged to strengthen city safety program

Editor urges broadening safety efforts with active committees from all civic groups men and women to educate and enforce safety. Safety committee will distribute literature and plan a March 23 meeting inviting full citizen attendance. One line notes that one species of Australian kangaroo can climb trees.

Safety Council

Editor Travels South America Beset With Colorful Peru Visit

The narrator sails six thousand miles from New York toward Punta Arenas and Lima. In Lima he tours the Hall of the Inquisition, the cathedral, and the Peruvian palace, noting Pizarro and colonial sites. He also encounters Allan Coogan of United Press and reports on local impressions of Landon and brief Lima stops.

Chile New York Labrador Punta Arenas Magallanes Lima Peru Valparaiso Santiago Lindley J. A. v. Wittenburg Tamboraque Tom Harley Mississippi Street Callao American Express Generali Amat Lydia Pinkhem Perricholi Palace Christ Tribunal Pizarro Spain Bolivar Congress Hall Landon Son South America Buenos Aires Coogan K. U Journal-World United Press University Western Hemisphere Washington Park George Washington Woodrow Wilson W.C.S

Lawrence Event Roundup Captures Sports and Social Happenings

Lawrence residents enjoyed a party at the McWilliams home with bridge prizes. The regional basketball final saw Lawrence fall to Topeka after beating St Benedict's in the semis. Ferret demonstrations in the 700 block aim to curb rodent issues near Massachusetts street.

D. R. McWilliams Solon Emery E. P. Sisson Dolph Simons A. B. Mitchell Lawrence High School Basketeers Topeka Washburn Field House Lawrence St. Benedict's Ray Sears Crown Drug Company A. B. Weaver Massachusetts Street William Armstrong Lawrence Hospital Board Maine Street Edith L. Springer Lawrence Fron Arkansas City Sharon W. S. Griesa Agnes’ Evans California Sadie Messler Nancy ‘Longenecker Elizabeth Dunkle Annie Mitchell Janet Simons Savilla Millis L. L. Dyche Anna Wulfkuhle Fred C. Heck William Wulfkuhle Stull H. Becker Lutheran Church Lena Heck Minnie Muller Emil Heck Fred Heck Etta. Smith Urbana Ill Charlotte Jaggar Smith

Civil War Veteran Powell Dies at 96 in Kansas

Samuel J. Powell, 96, longtime Kansas resident and Civil War veteran, died Saturday nine days after his wife. Powell left Ottawa county with one remaining Civil War veteran, Brazil Miller, and had homesteaded a farm after arriving in Kansas in 1877.

Minneapolis Kan Samuel J. Powell Ottawa County Brazil Miller Powell Kansas

Doctor Alan Warren Faces a Life Choice in Sumner

In Sumner, Dr. Alan Warren weighs leaving his hometown practice for a prestigious new post in St. Louis. His mentor Dr. Farrell counsels him on personal ties and professional growth as Alan grapples with Emily's hopes, Eric Kane’s past actions, and a looming decision that could redefine his career and marriage.

Alan Warren Emily Warren Alan Eric Kane Dr. Farrell Emily St. Louis Eric Sumner Farrell New York Tim Dr. Peterson Price Boys Harry Brown

Quotations and remarks from public figures in a 20th century page

A collage of brief quotes from Treasury Secretary Morgenthau bank debate and financial policy, Edna Wallace Hopper on age and flirtation, Daniel Reed on congress, Vincent Astor on bankers holidays, a Carolina publisher on selling a long driven car, and a London Telegraph columnist.

Vincent Astor London Daily Telegraph Eyeteeth George Jones Carolina

Scottsville Impounds Single Men in City Jobs

Scottsville Kentucky passes ordinance banning bachelors from city employment to protect married workers. In Richmond Indiana, burglar alarms at a candy company warehouse twice sparked police response, only to find the office car and then the cat.

Scottsville Richmond Ind Mar Candy Company

Neatness Personified in Green Bay

A tall elderly man in Green Bay walks streets kicking mud from car fenders and wiping lights. Police detain him but release him after he explains he hates dirty automobiles and would keep one clean if he owned one.

Green Bay Wis

Jitterbug Club of Chicago Receives Illinois Charter

Illinois grants official recognition to swing dance group. The Jitterbug Club of Chicago becomes a nonprofit corporation with 25 incorporators and members specializing in swing dances.

Springfield Illinois

Pasteurization Seen as Key to Public Health

Health authorities, doctors, and sanitarians agree pasteurization is the most important factor in controlling milk and milk products for public health. The article notes that pasteurization is essential for protecting consumers from milk borne illness and supports nationwide implementation.

American Public Health Association Scotland Morris Fishbein Journal of the American Medical Association

Devotional Message for Lenten Season by Harold G Baar

Meditative Lenten message from Harold G Baar of First Christian Church on prayer. Emphasizes prayer as uplift, humility, and selflessness, asking God for patience, sympathy, forgiveness, and courage to face sorrow and tomorrow. Quoted lines and a blessing to deepen devotion.

Harold G. Baar First Christian Church Joseph Fort Newton

Wreckage Sluices Clues On Boeing Stratoliner Crash

Aviation experts examine the Stratoliner wreckage in Alder Washington after a high altitude test flight plummeted 10 000 feet. Victims include A G Von Baumhauer and Peter Guilonard of Royal Dutch, plus Seattle Boeing engineers and pilots. Investigators seek structural faults as cause.

Alder Wash A. G. von Baumhauer Netherlands Peter Guilonard Royal Dutch Airlines von Baumhauer United States Guilonard Federal Boeing Boeing Company Earl Ferguson Julius Barr William Doyle Seattle Harlan Hull Kansas City Transcontinental and Western Airlines John Kylstra Ralph L. Cram Benjamin J. Pearson Harry T. West, Jr Frank Caldwell Civil Aeronautics Authority Inspection Service Phil C. Salzman Chicago

Norton youth given fifteen year term for Luray Bank robbery

Hubert Ned Alley of Norton Kansas was sentenced to 15 years in Leavenworth federal penitentiary for the $446 robbery of the Luray Bank in Kansas City Kansas on March 20.

Norton Kansas City Kan Hubert Ned Alley Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary

Radio Listings for March 20 21 in Kansas City area

Radio schedule details for Monday March 20 and Tuesday March 21 list programs on WREN KMBC WDAF and WRIEX with news broadcasts orchestras talk shows and dramas. Programs include Captain Midnight Eddie Cantor Don’t You Believe It and Amos n Andy among others with time slots from 5 30 PM to 12 00 AM and late afternoon German lessons and health segments.

Wren Ray Perkins KMBC Terry and the Pirates WDAF Jack Armstrong Clyde Bysom Orch Kansas City Dines Eddie Cantor Wren—Sclence Wren—Robinson Cavalcade of America al Pearce Howard and Shelton Richard Crooks Cleveland Eddie Duchin Guy Lombardo National Radio Forum U. of K.C Sophie Tucker Sammy Kaye Wdaarf Amos N’ Andy Lum Abner Edwin Cali Barry Winton Hatel Muehlebacher Russ’ Morgan Jimmy Grier Wdaf—Nighthawks Carlos Molina WRIEX Erskin Hawkin Dick Barnes Grand Terrace Wren—Fress WRFEN KMBEC KKMBC Kansas City Wren—Rockwell Brain Andy NBC Democracy Foundations Muehlebach Or Jan Savitt Sanmy Kaye Moonhreams Herbie Kay Count Basie Belmont Plaza

Bank robber spared death in Kansas case

Federal Judge Richard J. Hopkins told a youth that he was lucky the two banks robbed last November 15 and 22 in Dresden and Luray were not National or F D I C banks. He warned harsher penalties if the first state bank had been involved.

People’s State Bank Luray Kan Alley Richard J. Hopkins Dresden F.D.I.C

Students Edit Capital in Topeka Journalism Aid

Twenty five University of Kansas journalism students traveled to Topeka to assist in copy editing the Daily Capital. Supervisor William Jensen led the group and will oversee the edition with help from a long list of participants from across the state and beyond.

University of Kansas Journalism Topeka Capital William Jensen

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W. E. Spalding C C. Safety Chairman Baptist Church Cyclones Byran St. John Dave Overmyer Fischer Murdo Murray Cincinnati Honolulu Beta Theta Pi Fraternity John K.kane Stewart Simpson Alfred Barnette June B. Shane Dakota Columbus Mrs. Doc Tom Horner NEA Service, Inc Randma Frank Alle Warren Maryanne Brown Maryanne Harry Warren Tim McKay Ignor Boards of Health Treasury Morgenthau Edna Wallace Hopper Congress Daniel Reed KFKU Robert Calderwood Richant LaBlan N. Y Elon Torrence Everest Shirley Smith Pittsburg Ardath Cauble Benedict Ruth Fim Easton Vincent Davis Emporia Willian Fitzgerald Waterville Millard Ross Congordia Stewart Jones Neodesha Marvin Goebel Alton Roderick Burton Amarillo Tex Reginald Buxton Clement Kenneth Lewis Toneke Harry Hill Richard Boyce John Randolph Tye Chanute Agnes Mumerl Vliets James Bell Philippine Islands William Barley George Clasen Clavelle Holden Cherryvale Mary Jane Sigler Bill Mills Muriel Mykland Chapman James Robertson Marysville
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