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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.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1940
Page
4
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Observers remarked yesterday that the president's address repeatedly reminded listeners of Theodore Roosevelt, with oratorical cadence and vigorous phrasing drawing that familiar comparison.
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.
Secretary Woodring intends to retire from the War Department next January to take up farming and learn what a real battle is like.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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