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.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1939
Page
5
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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