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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1940
Page
4
A short religious motto outputs a Bible verse reference from St. Matthew 6 and a monetary figure of 18 6.00, suggesting a decorative or devotional item with scriptural text and price.
A state campaign by Kansas fish and game to remove homeless and predatory cats ends after defenders mobilize. Officials withdraw support as sportsmen debate the episode, noting the public backlash and uncertainty about the clash between animal welfare and wildlife control.
Frank E. Gannett visits University of Young Republicans as a guest speaker. He is described as an American with broad experience and a strong public-spirited record, capable of holding the nation’s highest office if voters choose him.
The Carnegie Institute president publicized a proposal offering one million dollars for the delivery of Adolf Hitler alive and unharmed to the League of Nations. Observers say it would normalize kidnapping as policy and probe the ethics of international action beyond the underworld.
Kansas Democratic state convention meets in Salina on June 10 with leaders like State Chairman C. M. Fitzwilliam pushing to break Guy T. Helvering's hold on party patronage. Helvering, interior revenue commissioner, is viewed as a key ally of the New Deal and central to patronage networks.
The clean politics bill, aimed as an auxiliary to the Hatch law removing WPA and relief agencies from political activity, stalls after a senate committee discovers it would affect about 2.8 million state county and city workers funded in part by federal funds. Leaders fear enacting it would immobilize much of the political machinery supporting the New Deal.
Doubt grows on German gains in Norway as early communiques overstate final results. The invaders hold air superiority and initial ground successes, but outcomes remain unsettled. Allies need more aircraft to counter the German aerial edge.
The U S ambassador to Italy reports assurances that Italy will not join the war immediately though preparations have intensified. In Europe diplomacy is unsettled and such assurances may be discounted. If Italy acts with Germany, it may time its entry as a surprise.
A welcome barbecue signaling the new Louisiana administration is planned to feed 125000 people if all those expected attend. The event will be organized by a committee responsible for the guest list and arrangements.
A brunette in blue waved from the Ile de France as the liner sailed from Staten Island toward an unknown port. The ship carried copper ingots brass bars oil and crates of airplanes with two disclosed passengers a French purchasing official and his 16 year old daughter. Captain Herbert Fontaine commanded the vessel on its first wartime mission with 375 crew members aboard.
John C. Crutcher of Inman made his solo flight at the airport this morning, becoming the 50th and final student to finish the KU civilian aviation program. Eight of the students already passed private pilot license tests and another group will test next week, Bill Ashcraft announced.
Miss Fanny Lou Leitaker of Kansas City plans a weekend visit to Baldwin to attend the high school play with cousin Miss Macargaret Claire Leitaker. Rotary luncheon featured Prof Albert Ivanhoff on The Balkan States with Rev William Runyan as pianist and visiting Rotarians Clarence Washburn and Byron Stonebraker.
Carl F. Horning 36 and Merle E. Kinne 27 from Olpe Kan were involved in a late night motor car accident on highway 99 south of Emporia. Horning was killed instantly and Kinne seriously injured when the car overturned on a curve.
A tornado swept northeastern Kansas yesterday killing seven people and damaging Dunavan Winchester Easton Lowemont and Kickapoo. The storm filed through the region leaving seven dead and scattered destruction across multiple towns.
About 175 men from 35 teams descend on Lawrence for the state interscholastic meet. A Colorado Springs Manitou auto tour arrives Monday, with local officials planning a welcome. Local police regulate traffic as residents note corner-cutting habits. Notables include H B Bullene Otto Gufler in Cadillacs and Mrs H K Tanner A R Young in Dodge cars. Social events include Leona Marshall hosting a Varsity party and Ruth Miller’s mother hosting a Kanwaka birthday gathering. Kansas University baseball defeats the Agries 5 to 0 then returns to action at home.
A snapshot notes new awnings and fresh paint on shops, students favor Germany for schooling, and Manager Hill books Sapho for Bowersock's. It also recounts Professor Dyche missing Rajah the elephant, state dispute over the elephant’s hide, Porto Rico governor inauguration, cigar habits, and G R Gould repairing after a Jones store cave-in.
The first composer of truly American songs is celebrated on a 1 cent Famous Americans stamp issued for first day sales in Bardstown Kentucky on May 3. Foster wrote My Old Kentucky Home and Massa's in the Cold Cold Ground dedicated to John Rowan's family. He was born July 4 1826 and died the same era as Jefferson and Adams. His tunes shaped national memory from Oh Susanna to Civil War marching songs.
In a tense paddock confrontation Sherry Bond faces rival Paul Wharton over Pepper Boy as trainer Shep Grant exposes claiming rules. A dramatic finish sees Red Soldier surge ahead with Uncle Willie urging a bold late run in the Derby prep.
A dense schedule lists WREN KMBC WDAF stations with a mix of news, variety shows, drama, music and orchestra programs from 5:30 p.m. through past midnight. Notable entries include Ronnie and the Boys, Glenn Miller's Orchestra, Amos and Andy, John Gunther talks, and Foreign News with multiple host stations. The Friday lineup adds Johnny Presents, First Nighter, and a sports overview, plus a university concert program featuring the Magnificat by the Westminster Chapel Choir and Kansas University Orchestra.
In a thrilling finish, a young jockey surged ahead in two swift strides and pulled clear with a blazing run. Willie Bond gasped as the colt thundered to the front, the crowd watching the board as the time neared the track record. The race ends with a dramatic hint that the record may be equalled.
Richard Jones, 22, a caddy, and Annabelle Hogue, 18, of Kansas City, rush to a minister’s home and lose their marriage license. They hope it is returned soon and do not wish to purchase a replacement.
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