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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1939
Page
4
A sermon title quotes John 12 32 about being lifted up drawing all men. The text reflects on spiritual appeal and communal compassion emphasized within a faith setting.
The coal industry faces a looming crisis with production halted and fuel shortages forcing curtailment across sectors. Even in Kansas mines idle amid operator and worker stalemate, while the anthracite sector shows slight progress with a one week extension in the working agreement, signaling no lasting solution. The piece notes expected shifts to alternative fuels and recalls a 20 year-old Kansas strike that damaged demand.
Moscow reports that 157,000,000 copies of Stalin's books were printed in five years. Critics praise his works even as they rival Mein Kampf in reach, and Russian readers widely consider his writing compelling.
Ten year civic spending in Kansas City stirred public publicity to mobilize support while a second parallel plan remained little publicized. The two plans ran concurrently guiding city planners and raising questions about ownership and tax responsibility tied to the political machine that dominates local governance.
Beck's speech pleases Britain and France while signaling a firm No to Hitler's demand for Danzig and the strip of territory linking it, marking a clear stance against territorial concessions.
The piece argues East Prussia must be either connected to Germany or left as an island to preserve Poland’s access to a sea port. It notes the twenty year stalemate, rising conquest mood, and warns only conciliatory ties can prevent future conflict.
A senate committee approved a bill to draft capital in wartime with labor likely to follow. The American Legion has pressed for universal conscription to prevent war profiteering. The idea seems reasonable but its success awaits future experience, ideally not tested soon.
The event sparked questions from correspondents as Roosevelt staged a grand military show to greet Nicaragua’s president. Critics wondered if the display matched the nation’s civilian image and echoed Berlin and Moscow parades.
A collection of contrasting quotes from Dr Melchior Palyi Crown Prince Olav President Green and Father Coughlin reflecting views on Hitler economics peace labor policy and propaganda at the World War II era.
A 14 ounce female infant born to Mrs. Annette Canepa died after four months early in an electric incubator. Doctors said the baby, described as well developed for its gestation, was one of the smallest ever born alive and had survived on olive oil and skim milk.
Dr Morris Fishbein discusses rheumatic fever as a dangerous crippling disease in children 2 to 20 years old. In 1000 cases, 59 died, with most deaths due to heart involvement. Factors include nose throat infections, damp environments, and climate shifts. Improved dental care and tonsil removal may help but evidence is inconclusive. The condition remains a major challenge to medicine.
More than 90 congregations across Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma join the West Missouri Synod on May 11 with over 13000 members. Zion church St Joseph hosts the organizer meeting led by Rev Frederick Stoerker. The merger links 34 districts and 650000+ members in 3000 churches, with Goebel Lampe attending a May merger in St Joseph. The Missouri Synod area includes 125 churches and 27000 members east of Jefferson City.
A special committee recommended liberalizing divorce rules to include mental and physical cruelty as grounds equal to adultery. Delegates from Southern and Protestant groups back the plan, which goes to about 900 delegates for final action. Ministers could remarry the innocent party after divorces on cruelty grounds, and the conference planned twice daily sessions with an early adjournment due to dwindling finances.
A Lawrence survey finds ninety four percent of residents read the classified page and seventy six percent read it every day, indicating strong engagement with ads and notices.
Francis Neilson D Litt of Chicago writes Man at the Crossroads urging voters to choose liberty over slavery. The author, with English and American credentials, profiles world conditions and calls for wide reading. published by C. C. Nelson in Appleton Wisconsin at $2.50 postpaid.
Exactly 400 scouts and leaders attended the first area rally on Stadium field with morning university inspections and an afternoon track meet. The new municipal airport hosted the Ford tri motor plane carrying about 150 passengers at $3 each. A 750 person crowd attended the University Mothers day banquet with remarks by Margaret Hill McCarter and Chancellor Lindley. An engagement announced in Lawrence links Alice Elizabeth Goldsmith to Charles Boyle. Sanitation and school exam planning proceed with 1,600 pupils to be examined. Phi Mu Alpha charter awarded to local musicians. a Manila wedding and anniversary dinners noted. May Fete opens with athletic carnival and Bell's band. local smallpox vaccination urged amid quarantines. social events include dances and dinners.
A brief retrospective notes developments in public health oversight from twenty five years ago, highlighting actions by city officials and health board discussions. The article references reforms, policy debates, and notable figures shaping early public health administration.
In a tense border tale, Hope Kildare adopts a Mexican disguise to close in on Luis Barro. He observes Barro's ranch from a covert position, plans a bold stakeout, and prepares to ride with the aliens as the lead approach moves toward the New Channel crossing. The mission continues.
The Fairfax Belmont column lists residents visiting relatives in Kansas City and Topeka, family moves, church and club events, and plans for community projects. Notable items include the Fairmount Improvement Association quarterly meeting on the Neustifter lawn with a 40-person turnout, road work updates, tree planting progress, and a plan to search for space for a community playground in July.
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Martin visited relatives in Nortonville and Potter on Sunday. Lawrence party honors Mrs. Francis sister Mrs. J W Alexander on Wednesday. Westmoreland pair and Vermillion guest with Hybskmanns. Wamego and Silver Lake visitors with Thompson and Crajty families. Morrill and Falls City guests with Flickingers. Butells drive to Lawrence to see Frank Johns before his Denver trip.
Saturday and Sunday radio listings show WREN KMBC WDAF programs with news summaries, music orchestras, dances, and variety acts. Local society notes mention visits, club meetings, medical meetings, and community updates from Baldwin and Lawrence.
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