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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1940
Page
4
Mexico rejects arbitration on American oil seizures and lectures the United States on international law. The Sinclair interests appear to move toward settlement in Mexican courts as the government presses a domestic, confiscation oriented stance.
Lloyd George criticizes past errors in policy delaying victory. The Chamberlain government is blamed though replacement depends on finding a capable successor. Churchill, tied to Norway failures, is seen as a potential war leader but no clear figure has emerged.
Dispatches summarize the current congressional session as largely unproductive with little left to accomplish. The piece notes unresolved deficit and debt limit concerns, inaction on unemployment, and an economy campaign shadowing legislative effort.
The record notes Congress adjourned for a future session amid acknowledged need to revise the wage hour law. Administration pressure has delayed action, and Congress shows little willingness to tackle public concerns, indicating limited remaining work before adjournment.
The Wisconsin State Journal argues Brig. Gen. William Mitchell’s court martial over his insistence on air power as essential to national defense deserves reconsideration. It links Germany’s use of air power to naval strategy, notes Navy Secretary Daniels changes, and urges a memorial to Mitchell.
Mr Roosevelt says the presidential campaign will raise issues such as replacing family bus chauffeurs. He says the current driver is competent, but many want a new chauffeur who won’t require mortgaging the house to keep the bus running. They favor someone who knows where he is going.
An old timer notes a horse found in the lower halls of a university building last week as evidence the institution is maturing beyond earlier Latin ponies and smaller feats.
Topeka's annual clean-up week coincides with a vice campaign. The Emporia Gazette notes surprise at Topeka's vice presence and observes that Topeka politics reflect state influence, with Emporia connections highlighted as notable.
May board of education voted the Pinckney area as the site for a new elementary school. The committee may purchase six lots north of the Pinckney site for 11 650 dollars and secure options on two more lots for a year. The report notes several local names and events from a busy May meeting.
Sherry Bond, owner of Pepper Boy, plans a Derby journey with cousin Ted and Uncle Willie while rival Paul Wharton schemes to outmaneuver her. On track at dawn the group prepares Pepper Boy as Wharton claims space in his van. Shep Grant teases Wharton then respects Sherry before departure.
A detailed list of Monday and Tuesday evening programs across WREN KMBC WDAF and other stations for May 6 and 7. Includes newscasts performances orchestras talk shows and special features with numerous named programs hosts and ensembles.
Journal-World recalls memories of the Stanton place in Lecompton through 1862. The Stanton family with two daughters rode with governess Miss Hill to town. Mrs Wenrich later owned nearby farm and moved to Lawrence building a stone house using fence quarried stone.
Charles W. Gunther a 74 year old former blacksmith was killed by an enraged bull after a titanic struggle in his barn yard. Neighbors were summoned by his wife Mrs Gunther and found him dead in a barn stall with his chest crushed marking the ferocious fight.
The city repairs on Massachusetts street pause for pavement fixes. At the Y M C A Boys club meeting the plan to end the annual scrap after the Topeka and Lawrence game is discussed. Assessor J. H. Baldwin and Constable L. E. Hodder visit Marion township.
William Sevastis a 52 year old waiter pleaded guilty to killing three men in a burst of pistol fire at Mike Manos Greek coffee house Martins Ferry Ohio He claimed he went berserk after the proprietor refused him money Police described him seizing Manos pistol and firing at six patrons plus shooting at John Jordans who fled half clad Sevastis was held for grand jury action on a first degree murder charge.
Emporia Kansas opened its $613,000 municipal auditorium with a religious program. The 8,800 seat hall was full and officials estimated about 1,000 people were turned away from the opening.
Forty years ago Congressman Bowersock introduced a petition for free rural delivery from Eudora. A Cuban bloodhound was moved to Overbrook but floodwaters halted the trail. A Massachusetts street love scene was enacted above a store, curtains up. The new baseball team shows uniforms at News depot. they plan to play the University on the ninth. Mrs. H L Corse and daughters leave for Excelsior Springs for summer. Three cows and two hogs died from eating young cockle burrs near Franklin. A pugilist’s quick moves are apt to be sluggish.
Mrs Paul Dixon of Salina visits sister Catherine Van Keuren while Samuel Lindsey and wife from Kansas City assist at William Jeffersons birthday. Topeka guests lunch with Dr Hovgard and keep update on his recovery after car crash. Yoe Omicron Alpha Chi Omega guests at lake picnic and AAUW reception for Baldwin Baker seniors. Coral Cook returns to school after measles while Gayle contracts disease. Flor Showalter visits with Showalter relatives in Baldwin. Fern Klusha to marry Frank Klusha at St Cyril Sugar Creek with John Kilusha and Jewel Stevenson wedding same day.
Humboldt Kansas May 6 A striking union worker Ralph Womack was charged with assaulting non union worker Troy Reach near the cement plant. Trial set for Wednesday while picketing continued and the strike remained otherwise quiet.
Kanwaka residents attend family gatherings at Emporia and Columbian Missouri. Local groups report meetings of Farm Bureau women 4-H club and Good Will club with programs on motherhood poetry and current events. Students return to Lawrence high school after illness and teachers announced for next year.
Spring cleaning prompts sale of unwanted items with cash through the Journal- World classifieds. Phone number 22 provided for contact.
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