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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1940
Page
4
Which Defence Plan Emerges From Washington Debates
The President’s defense message highlights wide disagreement in official Washington over what to defend and how much it will cost. Opinions span from defending the entire western hemisphere to just countering an invasion of U.S. soil, with teamwork hampered until departments converge on a program. The likely choice favors defending the whole western world to deter invasion and border bases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
France
Western Hemisphere
Bulge
South America
United States
Home guards form defense corps for frontier safety
The article explains how frontier communities must organize home guards to defend local areas behind front lines. It notes training, local mobilization, and paratrooper threats while acknowledging light armament and civilian involvement in England and the United States through gun clubs and local defense efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
United States
War and Its Author
A historical report describes total war waged by Germany in Belgium with no distinction between combatants and civilians. It notes the impossibility of civilian rescue and cites a captured German aviator declaring it is war and Heil Hitler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Hitler
Origin of the fifth column phrase traced to Spain war
Inquiries rise about the term fifth column. Officials recount Franco's four troop columns against Madrid and a hidden fifth column awaiting to strike from behind, illustrating a tactic of internal infiltration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Franco
Madrid
Fifth Column Threat Highlighted by Franco Remark
A historical note recalls Franco's remark that Germans posing as tourists and visitors abroad could act as a fifth column, enabling subversive work within targeted countries and remaining unseen as outsiders.
Not Reseate Future The Commencement Season In Kansas
The article reflects anxiety as Kansas schools and colleges begin, noting fear from Europe and the likelihood that peace or security may not prevail soon due to Hitler. It argues this shadow tempers graduation celebrations and shapes plans for graduates entering life work amid uncertain times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Europe
Hitler
Inland Plants for War Production Move Inland
President Roosevelt favors locating additional plants inland to produce war material. He cites the central valley as ideal for security and suggests expanding the Wichita plants while decentralizing to reduce risk from enemy attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Great Central
Wichita
Interim City Manager Steps In Amid KC Government Clean-Up
A temporary city manager takes charge in Kansas City for a few weeks as the mayor and city council push a rapid effort to overhaul city government before the incoming leader assumes duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Washington columnist misplaces Cape of Good Hope
A noted Washington columnist on defense argues the Cape of Good Hope sits at South America’s southern tip, asserting the map is changing but not that far. The remark highlights ongoing debates over geographic accuracy in defense discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cape of Good Hope
South America
Statesman's Speech by Chancellor Malott in Emporia
Kansas State University Chancellor Malott delivered an address to new voters at Granada in Emporia on Saturday. The speech was praised as scholarly patriotic and eloquent, highlighting common sense and exceptional intelligence. It made a strong first impression on his Emporia visit and was urged to be widely read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia
Malott
Kansas State University
Granada
Dean Malott
Bride Chooses Large Head of Cabbage at Early Monday Market
A bride told a grocer on Monday morning she desired a fairly large head of cabbage about six and seven eighths inches, as reported by the Belleville Telescope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
Robbers steal cash from Fritz tire shop in city break-in
Early morning a thief entered Fritz tire and battery shop at Eighth and New Hampshire, taking 321 dollars from the safe, owner Fritz Meyn reports. Local items note sports, social events, and community notices from the same era.
Five The Friends Church on Delaware Street Renovation Begins
Twenty five years ago four skilled workmen started renovation of the Friends church on Delaware street this morning. A cabinet crisis is believed approaching in Great Britain as the result of an apparent rupture between the civil head of the admiralty and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends
Delaware Street
Great Britain
WPA Craft Exhibit at Lincoln School Next Week
A Lincoln school WPA craft and recreation exhibit runs Monday through Saturday with activities each day. Monday features music stick games marbles and a 6 15 dinner at St Luke AME. Tuesday includes bicycle races and mother and daughter volleyball. Wednesday open house and craft display. Thursday croquet foot races. Friday kite construction demonstration and indoor games plus an amateur contest. Saturday field events and a kite flying contest at Lincoln Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln School
St. Luke A.M.E
Lincoln Park
Rynerson and McFarland to Manage Murphysboro Paper
Bill Rynerson formerly of Lawrence and Jack McFarland former co owners of the Baldwin Ledger will take over management of a paper at Murphysboro Tennessee June 1. They have sold their interest in the Ludington Michigan paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill’'Rynerson
Lawrence
Jack McFarland
Baldwin Ledger
Murphysboro
Tenn
Ludington
Ich
Beaton Praises Roosevelt Plan For 50000 Planes In 1930s
Maj Hal Beaton of the Army Air Corps endorses President Roosevelt's proposal to equip the nation with 50 000 planes. He notes America has top fliers and strong designs and says the plan would need about 300 000 trained personnel. Beaton led air corps examinations at Wichita University during his visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
Roosevelt
Hal Beaton
Army Air Corps
America
Barksdale Field
Lindleys Back in China After Pacific Travels
Dr and Mrs E H Lindley appear to be back in China with no clear return date to the United States. Their March letters from Singapore say they planned to visit Java Bali and Manila before revisiting Shanghai and Peking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Lindley
China
United States
Lindleys
India
Singapore
Java
Bali
Manila
Shanghai
Peking
Ellis buys Owens interest in local venture
E. E. Ellis has purchased the interest of young Owens in the local venture, consolidating ownership and signaling a shift in management. The deal details were not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Ellis
Young Owens
The
Baldwin News Highlights Local Visits and Staff Moves
Mrs. O E Blake of Waverly visits Baldwin near her ill husband in Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Walter Osborne dies from a car crash near Olpe. surviving family includes his wife and two children. Walter’s brother and sister announce his passing. Raul Wood hosts bridge with E V Boardman as guest. Willard Garrett and family visit in Kansas City. Joseph Wallace leaves Baldwin High for Independence High as athletics coach. Dr James S Clubb speaks at Soroptimist installation in Lawrence. Mrs Edwin Abels presides. Baldwin Garden Club floral show set at Fellowship Hall with flowers judged and a children’s department. Dormitory project for Baker men, Joliffe Hall, awarded to Rinner of Topeka. Empria Plumbing and Heating and Eugene Brune of Lawrence secure contracts. completion in 500 days. Joliffe Hall memory of Drucilla Joliffe funded by O Joliffe of Peabody. Mrs B A Hammond recovering after burn injury. LeRoy Wright lectures in Lawrence on worship at Plymouth Church. Miss Ioie F Johnson gains associate editor post with WCTU publications in Evanston for summer. Journal-World classified ads move thousands of livestock and farm products yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Blake
Waverlyn
Eldon Mellor
Ida Adriance
Memorial Hospital
Lawrence
James
Aus
Harriet Osborne
Garnett
Walter Osborne
Olve
Osborne
St. Joseph Mo
Baldwin
Virgil Wood
E. V. Boardman
Willard H. Garrett
Richard Garrett
Kansas City
Joseph Wallace
Baldwin High School
New Club
Baldwin Garden Club
Fellowship Hall
George Rinner
Topeka
Emporia Plumbing and Heating Company
Eugene Brune
O. Joliffe
Peabody
Drucilla Joliffe
Joliffe
Mulvane Hall
6Th and
Dearborn Streets
B. A. Hammond
C. J. Fischer
LeRoy Wrisht
Plymouth Congregational Church
Ioie F. Johnson
Baker
W. C. T. U. Publications
Evanston
Miss Johnson
Romance Ahead at Miles Ranch
Larry Collins arrives as a new hand at Colonel Miles ranch to win a job and Monnie Miles. She recalls nearly causing a collision with him, while the colonel frets and tests his loyalty. Larry bonds with Pete Barnes but is bucked by the stubborn horse as Monnie laughs at the rough initiation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monnie Miles
Larry Collins
Mike Bentley
Larry
Colonel Harris
Col
Taylor Miles
Miles
Hugh
Taylor
Alamo
Pete Barnes
Monnie
Cussin
Wrassle
Yowre
Pete
el Paso
New York
Barnes
Collins
Mr. Collins
Mister Collins
Miss Miles
Larr
Kid
Miss Monnie
Baccalaureate Service and Legion Aids in OsKaloosa
OsKaloosa reports the 1940 high school baccalaureate service at the Methodist church with juniors Elnora St John and William Hannah leading a processional. Rev. Lane gives invocation and Rev. Ahrens delivers the sermon. mixed choir sings Beautiful Savior. Mrs Homer Trapp hosts a Legion Auxiliary picnic at the lake cabin with members listed. Poppy day plans discussed and Mother's Day greetings given to Gold Star and World War mothers. Also notes travels of the Jacauemin family and David Meredith’s convalescence after a Kansas City hospital return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Elnora St. John
William Hannah
John Sutton
J. C. Lane
E A. Ahrens
Savious
Homer Trapp
Hayés
Stockton
Hays
Jacauemin
Frank Todd
Minneapolis
David Meredith
Kansas City
Nora Trackwell
Radio Schedule Highlights A Busy May Weekend on Local Stations
A dense listings page detailing Saturday May 18 and Sunday May 19 programs across WREN KMBC WDAF and other outlets. The schedule covers news, orchestras, talk shows, variety, religious services, sports boards, and NBC/NBC Dance Orchestra segments with numerous named programs and performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
KMBC
Wdaf—Safety Council
Ruby Newman
Orch
Newacast
WDAF
Cavaliers
Wren—Wright Patman
John Gunther
Radio Guild
Wayne King
Jos. O'Mahoney
Robert Taft
Grand Ole Opry
Johnny McGee
Sky Blazers
WWREN
Rainbow Room
Legion Safety Pgm
Jan Savitt
Harry James
Hotel
Pennsylvania
Orc
Ted Flo Rito
Muehblebach Or
Associated Press
Dance Orchestra
Bernie Cummins
Pliner and
Karl
Nighthawks
Mark Fisher
Carols Mollich
Ray Noddle
NBC Dance Orchestra
N. Y. Philharmonic
Hollywood
Wren—Chamber Music Society
Ikkmbc
Yvette
Vincente Gomes
John Tompkins
Golden Gate
Catholic Radio Pym
Gray Gordon
Gene Autry
Charle McCarthy
A. J. Sabbath
Walter Winchell
Parker Family
Irene Rich
Allen Roth
Goodwill
Columbia Workshop
NBC
Bill Stern
Johnny Presents
Twilight Traiic
Betty Black
Johnny Messner
WDAR
Muehlebach
Associated Press News
Matty Malneck
Pliner and Earl
Bud Freeman
Wnhi McCune
Bonnie and the Boys
Wdar—Airlines
Ann
Wren—Rothencourt
Linwood Cavaliers
Little Ol
WDAYF
Margaret Speaks
Foradign
Paul V. McNutt
Alec Templeton
Paul Martin
Guy Lombardo
Blondie
Amos and
Andy
Lanny Ross
Belvedere Orch
Ben Cutler
Richard Himber
Jimmy Dorsey
Andy Kirk
Fred Waring
Larry Kent
Ray Herbeck
Sports Score Board
Larry Keats
Huddy Rogers
News Reviers
Moonbeams
Tack Coffeys
WKMBC
Geo
Duffy
WPAF
NBC Dance Orch
Also Mentioned on This Page
Journal-World BY the World Company
W. C. Simons
J. W. Murray
Dolph Simons
Massachusetts Street
National Representatives
Lorenzen & Thompson, Inc
West 44Th St
Chicago
North Michigan Ave
San Francisco
Sansome
Los Angeles
New Orpheum
Baltimore Ave
St. Louis
Star
Detroit
General Motors
Atlanta
Walton
Audit Bureau OF Circulations
Fritz Tire and Battery
Eighth
New Hampshire
Fritz Meyn
Ray Snow
Green Brothers’ Athletics
Reno
Shook’s Diamond
Mabel Fairbairn
Vera Mildred
Clifford V. Reusch
F. C. Hesse
Centenary Methodist Church
Marion Coolidge
Weeber Hutton, Jr
Colonial Tea Room
Ernestine Yates
Harold Miller
Minnis Preisach
Edmund Learned
Owen Mitchell
Ally
Winston Churchill
Lord Fisher
Junction City
J. W. Jenkins
Tennessee Street
W. G. Pieratt
Agnes
South Side
Reading Club
DeWitt Croissant
Dorothy
Woodland Park
Bernice Rankin
Denver
Commercial Club
Merchants Association
Barney Oldfield
Harry Breen
Indianapolis Speedway
Ellis and Owens
Ellis and Ellis
Will Ellis
Indiana Cash Grocery
Bowersock
W. A. Wagner
J. D. Faxon
D. R. Simpson
J. L. Brady
Hazen
Mesdames C. E. Learnard
Jack Miller
John Nace
Lindley
Bruce
McAllaster
Fuller
Stone
McCurdy
Fenfield
O'Leary
Will Spaulding
Willet Sears
Olin Bell
Bumegardner
Wilmoth
al Benson
McKimm
Pearly Gates
St. Peter
Tennessee
Bill Rynerson
Michigan
Journal-World
Maj. Beaton
Beaton
Air Corps
K. U
Baldwin News
Idangeriebassets
Romance
Steve Clark
Texas
Monica
Maria Christina
Paso
Mebnnie
You
Oskaloosa
Sneegas
Efra
Optometrist
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