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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1940
Page
4
A devotional quotation from Proverbs 2 6 7 speaks of divine wisdom and knowledge stored for the righteous and protection for those who walk uprightly. The excerpt presents a timeless moral teaching on wisdom as a gift from God.
The House passed a resolution disapproving the order to place the Civil Aeronautics Authority in the Commerce Department by a 232 to 153 vote. Experts largely opposed the transfer, and the order would take effect unless the Senate votes against it, as it had postponed action.
Parliament debated Chamberlain’s war effort after a stinging defeat in Norway. Critics argued for stronger leadership while Churchill blamed Allied air power gaps versus Germany and warned of further setbacks as unity in government remains unsettled.
Political Inspection Investigators prepare hearings in Kansas to gather evidence of state patronage used to influence Kansas delegates to the Republican national convention. Senator Clyde Reed will oversee proceedings when he can leave Washington. An attorney was named for the committee in Kansas as the search into the discovery proceeds.
Reed in Washington notes the attorney is a candidate for the state senate. The remark hints at the challenge of keeping politics out of politics.
The American battle fleet will remain in Hawaiian waters for practice while officials note that international relations in the Pacific influence the decision. Retaining the fleet in a strategic area is seen as reducing risk of unexpected developments while awaiting events.
The general direction of all British operations on land sea and air is placed in Winston Churchill's hands, unifying civilian control of the war. It notes this as progress toward field coordination among services, compares it to German coordination, and urges quick completion to oppose the German advance.
German news agency accuses British intelligence of spreading invasion rumors to frighten neutrals. Dutch officials say strengthening defenses is the wisest response under present worrying circumstances.
Recent rains cover most of the state with rainfall amounts from one to over four inches near Lawrence and a washed out bridge south of Eudora proves flooding. The limited floods suggest other conditions beyond those that caused the dust bowl era.
The report notes President Roosevelt secures California’s delegation to the Democratic national convention while Vice President Garner seeks a strong Texas delegation. It suggests Roosevelt could seek a third term, though the value of such a nomination is uncertain.
Soviet outlets charge Finland wrecked plants before abandoning ceded areas, and the tone suggests Moscow may be planning another move on Finland amid wartime tensions.
Western front shows increased activity between fortified lines, but no decisive breakthrough is anticipated. The article notes sustained skirmishes with no clear outcome forthcoming.
Miss Ethel Mae Stull highlights how a single comma changes meaning from Women are pretty, generally speaking to Women are pretty generally speaking. The El Dorado Times piece emphasizes punctuation's impact on interpretation.
Ruth B. Sturgeon arts teacher dies in the South Pasadena high school shooting spree. Verlin Spencer, principal, remains seriously injured and in custody on murder charges after a spree that killed four others and wounded several. Authorities cite a nervous breakdown and personal vendettas as context for the attack, with memorial services planned for Sunday.
In Maryville Missouri on May 9 friends gathered at Earl Cook's home for a surprise party. He failed to appear and was found hanging in his barn loft. Coroner C D Humberd ruled the 54 year old man killed himself due to money troubles.
The president nominated Owen J Roberts of Philadelphia to the United States Supreme Court. A bridge at the Kaw River near Eudora sank four feet due to rains, blocking access as reported by the county engineer. George Hedrick of Chanute is hired by the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce to conduct an agricultural economic survey of the territory.
Seven British soldiers and two Norwegian seamen recount their 200 mile trek through snow to the coast in Norway. After aiding wounded comrades left in a Norwegian hospital they boarded a German‑held boat and sailed for home aided by locals.
In Dallas on May 9 Mr and Mrs John Stratis circled the street while onlookers watched. A small white hand waved from the rear trunk prompting the Stratis family and a neighbor boy to ride home. Detectives waited at the house after an excited motorist reported the sighting and provided the license number.
The agriculture department announced today that 8,500,000 acres of sub marginal land in 141 land utilization projects would be opened to free public use for hunting, fishing and trapping. Projects exist in all states except Massachusetts Vermont and New Jersey.
Mrs. Forrest M Hartley traveled to Kansas City for her daughter s appendectomy at St Luke s hospital and Dr J W Shannon of St Paul Minn visited Baldwin. Chapter CE PEO attended a 25th anniversary in Tanxoxie and Rotary speaker Myrniey sler Morgan spoke on gardening. A surprise party honored Mrs Rankin and several engagements and visits linked to Baldwin s civic groups are noted along with a Mothers Day observance and upcoming Kansas City plays. Frank E Wolf and Frank W Naylor are mentioned with lectures and travels.
Sherry Bond the racing owner faces rival Paul Wharton and rider Shep Grant in a high stakes Derby Trial at the Downs. Madden guides Pepper Boy through a tight finish as Grant struggles with weight and tactics. Willie Bond backs Pepper Boy while Sherry seeks victory and control.
Radio listings show WREN KMBC WDAF stations airing newscasts, musicals, dramas, comedies, and orchestras from 5:30 p.m. to midnight. Notable items include Newscasts, Major Bowes Hour, Glenn Miller, Fred Waring, Lanny Ross, and NBC Orchestra with multiple regional program blocks and to be announced slots.
Monito's neck remains close as Casta nets surge on the outside with Pepper Boy. The three colts ran side by side to the wire in a near-photo finish, necks and noses aligned as they crossed.
Help Wanted fields produce prompt results for home or office help. Phone 22 for details.
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