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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1940

Page

4

Bear Ye One Another’s Burdens Message

A church bulletin cites Galatians 6 2 urging members to support each other in daily duties and spiritual trials. The verse underlines communal responsibility and compassion within the congregation.

Limited Defense Production Plan Tied to Quick Output

The piece argues for a focused defense program with definite quotas and tight timeframes to speed production of essential material, especially airplanes. It warns against overbuilding and emphasizes minimizing waste, so postwar return to peace and normal life can occur efficiently.

France A.E.F United States Roosevelt

Thinker Mussolini Deliberates as Roosevelt Ponders War Entry

The article reports Mussolini mulling entry into the war while President Roosevelt weighs in with a confidential note urging neutrality. It suggests the American stance aims to deter Mediterranean conflict and protect remaining neutral European states.

Mussolini Roosevelt Italy Mediterranean Europe

Melee of Battle Tells of Uncertain Western Front Progress

A Paris dispatch describes a confused melee of battle on the western front with infantry tanks and planes in motion. The article notes the difficulty in predicting outcomes and suggests Germany must strike hard soon to prevail, as the war cannot continue on the current basis for long.

Paris Germany Hitler

War of movement adapts to wear down German assault

The allies accept a war of movement to wear down German attacks while conserving strength for counter measures. Retreats and retirements are planned to prevent German blows from shattering allied resistance and to preserve options for future counter actions.

Hitler's delayed allied policy support and impact

The piece notes that Allied ministries now command united parliamentary backing, a step Hitler avoided needing. It reflects on delays in adopting policies until parliaments and publics could be persuaded, and wonders how Roosevelt's action would have shifted momentum if done earlier during the propaganda phase.

Hitler Roosevelt

Kansas Reminded of Vulnerability to Fast Raids

The piece notes Kansas is centrally located and briefly mentions an army bomber's swift trip from Shreveport to Lawrence. It argues faster aircraft and parachute troops expand a dictator's reach and heightens the importance of geographic proximity to borders.

Kansas United States Lawrence Shreveport

Congressman's plea for cash relief in wartime economy

A congressman appeals for more relief funds as many American markets lie ruined by the war. He defends continuing a long standing relief program in a true emergency at a cost the county cannot afford, while new defense plans may shift employment.

President's speech compared to early Roosevelt style

Observers remarked yesterday that the president's address repeatedly reminded listeners of Theodore Roosevelt, with oratorical cadence and vigorous phrasing drawing that familiar comparison.

Skirts Promised as Finance Insight in Gove Gazette

The Gove Republican Gazette remarks on women in skirts as better financiers than banks, noting the trend and drawing attention to gendered views of financial aptitude. The comment suggests broader social attitudes influencing economic roles.

Gove Republican Gazette

Secretary Woodring Plans Retirement to Farm Life

Secretary Woodring intends to retire from the War Department next January to take up farming and learn what a real battle is like.

Woodring War Department Arkansas City Traveler

Second highway 40 death near Lawrence. 67 year old dies

A second fatality from an accident on highway 40 near Lawrence within 24 hours occurred early today as John L. Ratliff aged 67 died of injuries from a collision near Reno. The week also brings news of a marriage between Doris Mason of Lawrence and Thomas A Cox of Wichita, a former wrestling captain at the University of Kansas.

Lawrence John L. Ratliff Reno Doris Mason Thomas A Tommy) Cox Wichita University of Kansas Jean Makepeace K. U Joe Garbutt Harold Emick Harry Dauberman Lee Fultz I. H. Oehrle F. C. Whipple Tom Burtch Denver Colo M. F. Hudson C. B. Russell J. Frank Jones T. G Fitch Faye Gosper Onaga Frankfort Atlantic Germany Berlin Chamber of Commerce

Topeka Visit Guests and Local Notices Highlight City News

Forty years ago Misses Winslow Hutchinson Satie Taylor Cecil Leland and Mary Spencer plan a Sunday visit to Topeka hosted by Miss Gertrude Hill. Law and commerce updates include a slated Massachusetts street closure, Leis returning to grocery sales in Guenther's camp, a new changeable hat band craze, church enlargement costs at 3000 dollars, and Pierson mill wall collapse fears after a late evening fall.

Winslow Hutchinson Satie Taylor Cecil Leland Mary Spencer Topeka Gertrude Hill Massachusetts Street Will Leis Guenther’s Lawrence English Lutheran Church New Hampshire Street Pierson Mill

Red Cross appoints Sutton chief of ambulance service

Twenty five years ago Dr. Walter S. Sutton a graduate of K A was named chief of the American Red Cross ambulance service in July in France. The report notes the appointment amid wartime relief efforts.

Walter S. Sutton American Red Cross Ambulance Service Juilly France

Allied Hold On Northern Front Amid German Push

War report outlines a German offensive from Antwerp to Sedan with a pocket near Rethel and a push toward Paris. Allies claim to hold lines while Paris tightens security and air power tests Berlin’s blitzkrieg plan. Local notices follow, detailing community meetings, shifts in Red Cross leadership, and social club activities in Baldwin and surrounding areas.

Antwerp Sedan Altho Paris Teutons Rethel Paris Sedan-Rethel Brussels England Berlin Hitler Europe Allied

Serial Story Romance Ahead Cast Of Characters

Larry Collins a New York reporter returns to Texas to track the murder of his brother Hugh a highway patrolman. He crosses paths with Monnie Miles a fiery rancher’s daughter amid a bank robbery and narcotics smuggling probe as pursuit of the gang begins.

Monnie Miles Larry, Collins Mike Bentley Little Jim Larry Collins New York Texas Hugh Highway Patrol Larry Jim Bill Jin Mary Colonel Harris Harris Randolph Lee Collins Monnie Monie Monica Maria Christina Miles Taylor Miles Miles Buddy

Baldwin News Glances at Local Social Events

Coach and Mrs Emil Liston spent Mother's Day in Ft Scott with Mrs Liston's parents. Rev Louis B Dobbs to guest preach at Worden Evangelical next Sunday in place of Rev E E Reep. B H Schultz builds a house east of Bert O'Neil home using Cavaness material. Baldwin Girl Scouts host skating party for Boy Scouts in Lawrence. Baker a cappella to sing at First Methodist Glathe next Sunday. Mr and Mrs Virgil Wood to dine with Judge and Mrs Van Roberts and Mrs L J Willetts of McLouth.

Emil S. Liston Ft. Scott B. H. Schultz Bert O'Neil Hich Street Cavaness Mulvane Hall Baldwin Girl Scouts Georgia Caskey Lawrence Baker First Methodist Glathe Virgil Wood van Roberts L. J. Willetts McLouth

Death Notices and Local Social Updates From Eudora

Mr and Mrs Lee Grush mourn the death of their father Joseph Grush of Tarkio aged over 90. The Grush family left for Tarkio, while several locals, including J D Adams, Fordice of Lawrences, and Ben Erwin, were seen about town. Graduation exercises in Lawrence on May 25 list Eudora graduates Charlene Edlebrock Billy Miller Howard Grush Vera Rose Gerstenberger Eldon Davis Billy Durr Richard Cory Marilyn Roseneau Arline Vitt Leola Bond Bobby Tothholz James Logan and Doris Rehngack with honors assigned to Miller Gerstenberger Roseneau Bohnenek Cory Vitt Davis and Bond. Neis and Connie visited George Born and daughters. George Lothholz traveled to Tonganoxie for business. Leo Rothberger broke his arm at the school picnic Tuesday evening. Various locals hosted or visited including Skinner of Lawrence with George Born and daughters, Merritt Music and Norman Keith with Gus Rohnsack, Fred Moli with Otto Spitzli of Lawrence, and Gottlieb Niederer hosting a seven o’clock dinner Tuesday in honor of someone unnamed.

Gerald Flory Los Angeles California Vernon Flory Valley Grove Gottlieb Nieder Tonganoxie William Mercier Kelvin Hoover Lawrence Alfred Eisele Christine Eisele Robert. Eisele Sarah Lucas Paul Frazier Walter Wilson Glenn Wilson Buddy George Born Francis Skinner George Melving Robert Reusch Evening Star Lester Massey Herman Bohnsack Albert Edler Mable Vora Hoskinson Mary Witt Jessie Grimes W. J. Hague D. M. Frame Ethel Frame Bonner Springs Ed Milburn Tena Vinland Gertie Steffen Eddie Papenhausen Joyce Topeka Frank Niedermaeke Norma Jo Norman Okla Lena Neidermaire Alvena Neidermaire Marie Redenbaugh Kansas City J Fred Panenhausen Emma Carnes Wheeler W. E. Schehrer Albert Grosdidier Fred Papenhousen Clinton Park Arline Bohnsack Alice Marie Kindred Leon Parker Evan Brecheisen Katherine Walker Juanita Everley Mary Eisele Margaret Forsythe Claude Landon, Jr John Kazmaier A. A. Kazmaier Wellsville Arthur Little Bert Jackson Anna Landon Claude Landon, Sr Annetta Ables Geneive Landon John Landon Jackson Little Little. Mrs. Landon Received Many Pretty and Useful Gifts. Dr. C. B. Johnson Wichita Eudora High School Proctor and Gamble Falmer’s Ford Motor Company National Biscuit Company Bell Telephone Company Homer Altenbernd Eva Brecheisen Annetta Able Benitta Bartz Edna Bond Warren Warmker Joé Wotan Wayne Laughlin Dorothy Erwin Richard Steffen Arline Westerhouse Junior News Clarence Mohler Ophelia Grant Curtis Ruthrauff Helen Talbert Gardner Sellers Margaret Larimer Becky Weirs Park College Parkville C. B. Johnson Clarence Daugherty J. D. Adams Iaw Herbert Kainn J. P. Adams Floyd Broers Teshie Kindred Fred Walker John Karmaiere Ralph Davis Vernon Stroble Ray Warmker Herbert Knion William Miler Oscar Lothhelz Ray Miller James McCabrin William Schehrer Carol Gorstenherver Williams Mercier Daucherty Lee Grush Joseph Grush Tarkio Grush Famiy Fordice Law Anes Ben Erwin Erade Eudora Charlene Edlebrock Billy _ Miller Howard Grush Vera Rose Gerstenberger Eldon Davis Billy Durr Richard Cory Marilyn Roseneau Arline Vitt Leola Bond Bobby Tothholz James Logan Doris Rehngack Nilly Miller Doris Bohnenek Merritt Music Norman Keith Gus Rohnsack Fred Moli Otto Spitzli

Farmers Escape Drop As Wheat Prices Sink Briefly

Chicago reports farmers largely liquidated government loans on about 140 million bushels of 1939 wheat stored under loan. Prices fell after Germany's blitz on the western front, slicing May delivery from about 1.09 to 0.90 a bushel. Government estimates show only 25 million bushels remain under extended loans with most stock resealed.

Chicago Germany

Radio Schedule Highlights Friday to Sunday May 17 19

A dense listing of radio programs across KMBC WREN WDAF and others for Friday May 17 through Sunday May 19. It covers news newscasts concerts orchestras talk shows and special features with numerous named programs and performers.

Wren KMBC Wdaf—Safety Council Ruby Newman Orch WDAF Cavaliers Wren—Wright Patman KMBUC WDAPF John Gunther Radio Guild Wayne King KMLBC WHREN WODAF NBC Orchestra WDAK Bob Crosby Jos. O Legion Safety Pgm Jan Savitt Harry James Pennsylvania Ted Fio Rito NBC Dance Orchestra Wkhen Kimbc WRIEN N. Y. Philharmonic Hollywood Country Church NMBC WDAI Wren—Chamber Music Society NWBC WWDAK Yvette Vincente Gomez Whisn Land of Opportunity John Tompkins Catholic Radio Pym Gray Gordon Gene Autry Charlie McCarthy A. J. Sabbath Walter Winchell Irene Rich Allen Roth Columbia Workshop NBC Bill Stern Johnny Presents Betty Black Johnny Messner Jack Benny Wayside Chapel Sandman Sherman Orch Rbud Freeman Will McCune

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