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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1939

Page

4

Exalted Above All Psalm Fragment

A religious excerpt marks the text as a verse praise, noting thine is the kingdom and thou art exalted head above all. The citation references First Chronicles with verse 29 511.

Citizens press for tax cuts and efficiency in Kansas City

The article argues that reductions in tax rates and end to machine politics are promised but won’t come easily. Citizens must organize, stay alert, and persevere to force a municipal shakeup. Momentum grows as more people realize objectives, but progress hinges on public will and power.

Kansas City

Secret Menaces in Statecraft Warned by Hull

Secretary Hull warns of incredible situations facing the American state department and defers disclosure. The Dies Committee probes something "too highly important" to discuss publicly, hinting at hidden dangers. Secrecy is seen as essential to some FBI operations, while other departments might benefit from more openness.

Hull American State Department Dies Committee FBI

Lindbergh Backs Quality Over Quantity in Air Defense

Col Lindbergh told a house committee that America should focus on research to improve aircraft. He urged building fewer planes but ensuring those built are the best and competitive with foreign rivals. His testim ony was well received and could shift defense plans toward quality over haste.

Lindbergh House America

Hitler Sees French Lines From Tall Tower

The report notes Hitler climbed a tall tower yesterday and spent long examining the French Maginot line and part of the German fortifications. The vantage point suggests the aim of judging borders and potential targets, influencing where he might direct his thoughts next.

Hitler France

Japanese Seized Amoy Settlement Sudden Landing Clash

An armed demonstration met an arte demonstration as Japanese forces attempted to seize control of Kulangsu in Amoy China. American British and French ships landed and sailors equal in number to the Japanese landing party asserted the settlement treaty would be upheld. All landing parties returned to ships. The Japanese were evidently

Kulangsu Amoy China

Government Argument Forms Press the Issue in Diplomacy

The piece notes how various governments adopted a common argumentative approach, pressing their positions through formal reasoning and procedural pressure in ongoing diplomatic discussions. It highlights the strategic use of form over substance to shape outcomes.

Plight of Jews in Palestine Against British Plan

The piece argues Jews push to derail a British backed plan for the Holy Land, which would create an Arab state. It warns riot and disorder imperil any fair hearing while noting Jews lack overwhelming strength to impose their preferred state. It frames the Palestine dilemma as long standing and unsolved due to interracial tensions.

Palestine Holy Land

Canadians prepare a long cheering section for Royal visit

Canada promises a continuous ovation for the royal party as they travel, with thousands of miles of cheering from relay groups. The sustained reception tests the King's dignity and the Queen's smiles, while noting the brighter aspects of the royal undertaking.

Canada

WPA Worker Nap Delays Kansas City Police Call

Four Kansas City police cars and an ambulance raced to a call but found a WPA worker napping. Officials report government and spring functioning as usual.

Kansas City WPA Spring

Unknowns surround Roosevelt third term outlook

University Kansan notes that Roosevelt’s third term remains uncertain with several unknowns puzzling even the President. The piece highlights Air Force, economic, and political questions fueling speculation about his path forward.

Roosevelt University Kansan

Coal Contract in East Crises Labor Row Over Coal

A 1930s comment argues the A F L and CIO fueled the eastern soft coal dispute, blaming labor leaders for halting fuel supplies. It claims the President stepped in, noting a CIO loan and perceived payoffs, while criticizing the public interest handling and the note to CIO going to protest.

East A. F. of L C.I. C Democratic C.I.O C.I.0

First American Almanac Published by William Pierce

The earliest American almanac appeared in 1630 published by William Pierce of Cambridge Massachusetts. It marks the 17th century launch of printed annuals in the English colonies.

William Pierce Cambridge, Mass

Local social news highlights at Colonial and city events

Major and Mrs J R Cygon hosted a dinner at the Colonial in honor of Major and Mrs W C Koenig who attend the military ball tonight. Bridges and kitchen shower events featured prominent local families and 4-H winners from Sunflower and Meadowlark clubs.

J. R. Cygon Colonial W. C. Koenig C. L. de Watteville the Colonial Floyd Rankin Ella Doering Charles Arnold C.E. Lindley W. C. Summers Elizabeth Goldsmith Maud Smelser Laura Neiswander Lorena Jost Eugenia Aigner Helen Titsworth Amy Piper Joyce Wethered Glenna Collett Ruth Hagen Meadow Adela Hale Hutchinson R.O.T.C

Oak Hill Bird Sanctuary Noted in Oak Hill Cemetery

Editor notes that Oak Hill city cemetery serves as a veritable bird sanctuary with frequent sightings of many species including robin, cardinal, blue jay, mockingbird, woodpeckers, thrashers, finches, and doves. The piece praises the cemetery’s natural beauty and its appeal to birds and observers alike.

Journal-World Oak Hill City Cemetery N. W Baltimore Kansas Charles Finch Oak Hill Stevens Wm. P. Ames

Lloyd George calls Lindbergh a tool in Commons

Former Prime Minister David Lloyd George denounced Charles Lindbergh as an amiable tool of more astute sinister men. He accused Lindbergh of visiting MPs and claiming to have been in Russia while biased reports questioned Soviet air power, noting Russia’s air force as the finest in the world.

London David Lloyd George Charles A. Lindbergh Lloyd George House of Commons Lindbergh Russia Hitler

Quotes Across Law, Politics, and War Echo a World Unsettled

A collection of remarks spans constitutional law, a senator’s defiance, a shoeless pitcher’s nostalgia, a Yale scholar’s protest over anti Jewish policy, and Daladier’s warning on modern war. The compilation contrasts American legal minds with European leaders amid rising global tension.

Local Society Notes From Lawrence Area Pastimes

The Lawrence Gun club schedules its first season meeting at Woodland Park tomorrow afternoon. Mrs Lottie Riley Williams, formerly of Lawrence, runs a candy kitchen near Aggietown at Manhattan and is thriving. Sigma Alpha Epsilon buys campus lot for a new house west of the university. K P s and sisters parade despite light rain as 60 candidates receive degrees. Christian church gospel team of six men heads to Williamstown Valley Grove and Sunnyside Sunday with drivers to transport the workers. Mrs Fritz Luckan sells her Los Angeles dressmaking parlor to Mrs O B Gardner. Mrs E M Hopkins hosts a luncheon for Mrs William McDonald of Providence R I. Mrs Stanton Qlinger to entertain Wednesday in McDonald's honor. Miss Cleta Johnson plans a birthday hayrack party May 23 with Grace Brune chaperone.

Lawrence Gun Club Woodland Park von Williams Aggietown Manhattan Christian Church Gospel Williamstown Valley Grove Sunnyside M. Clary Frank Wellman George C. Foster E. B. Cronemeyer William McDonald Providence, R. I Stanton Qlinger

Blood loss during fight boosts red cell turnover explains recovery time

The article explains how intense boxing drains red blood cells during a 15 round bout and why fighters need months of rest. It details normal red cell counts for men and women, the role of hemoglobin, white cells, and how exercise concentrates blood, increasing efficiency up to safe limits.

Tiger Loose Aboard Ship En Route To Zoo

Passengers aboard the liner Buiten Zorg arriving in Genoa from the Netherlands East Indies report a tiger loose on the vessel. The tiger killed a Chinese cook in the kitchen before escaping on the forward deck. a thorough hunt found no trace and the animal was presumed to have fallen overboard.

Genoa Buitenzorg Netherlands East Indies

Marriage License Issued To Huffman and Marquis

A marriage license was issued to Nathan K. Huffman of Lecompton and Minnie L. Marquis of New Lancaster. Also noted, E. E. Myers sold today some homegrown strawberries and Mr. Weidman raised them.

Nathan K. Huffman Lecompton Minnie L. Marquis New Lancaster E. E. Myers Weidman C. W. Sillin Lawrence Drug Company Arkansas Lawrence Dolphin Professor Evans Leavenworth Times Rachel Watson London Unity Church Constance Carruth Meriel Whitman Nannie Manley Augusta Flintom Harriet Robinson

Death and danger shadow a Paris affair in New York

Mary Franklin writes the French case story while Duke Martin and Janice French linger in memory. Tom Ladd, editor, plans a follow up with Mary as killers loom, and his own past memories mix with professional resolve as dawn breaks over Fifth Avenue.

Mary: Franklin Duke Martin Janice French Jim Shirley Playboy Mary Janice ‘French Dove Ladd Central Park Zelli’s Paris Bois Janice Goodby Fifth Avenue New York Philadelphia Harvard The Herald Old World Sun Syria City Hall Park Gazette Sam Yassuh Tom Tom Ladd Crossie Fenelon

Baldwin News Highlights Domestic Events and Visitors

Miss Charlotte Curran and gym majors traveled to Olathe for a School for the Deaf demonstration. Bishop J. R. Chitambar visited Baldwin and attended Baker University events before heading to Texas. Baker summer session opens June 6 with a noted faculty lineup and visiting professors.

Charlotte Curran Olathe School For the Deaf Methodist Uniting Conference Texas India Baker W. J. Williams Education Department Cecil F. Marshall William M. Balch Floyd K. Riley Harold Eustatia Florence Bennett Mildred Hahn Ethel Watkins Bennett Evelyn Butler Gerald McCulloch St. Paul Minn Christine Reb Paul Kochan H. K.lbright Colin C. Alexander Miss Watkins Miss Butler James S. Chubb Robert Sedore Irving D. Bartley Nelson P. Horn H. K. Ebright Paul C. Kochan Harriet Milner Reading Club East Park James Aus Kansas City Charles Ruhlen Madison Bald Win Ralph Baker Faculty Club Virgil Wood Harold German Los Angeles Mary Martin Marion Martin Ewing Rankin Jean and Lewis Katha Jean Guthrie Shawnee Laura Ewing Topeka Baldwin I. C. Rankin Dorothy Ann Kansas

Radio Programs Friday May 19 5 30 to 12 00

Radio listings by hour for May 19 20 21 show WREN KMBC WDAF NBC CBS and private programs with music orchestras and news. Highlights include Captain Midnight Jimmy Allen Glenn Miller and Gene Autry style acts alongside Weather Forecasts and Newscasts through midnight.

Wren ABC NBC KMBC WDAF Jimmy Allen Ben Bernie Allen Radio Playhouse Clyde Smith Grand Central Station Guy Lombardo WIBW Fred Hartley Jimmy Fidler Glenn Miller Orch Amos 'N’ Andy Lum Abner Hotel Kenmore Orch Woody Herman LWDAF Gene Ixrupa St. Francis Or WREEN Wdaf—Safety Council Wriexn Rita Rio KMLBC Louie Kuhn Johnny Tommy Riggs Brent House Quizz Avalon Honolulu al Roth Parade Arch Oboler Dick Tracy al Donahue Brush Creek Follies Biltmore Orch Top Hatter’s Blue Barron's Muehlebach Or Ted Weem Ray Herbeck Jacki Tangarden Nighthawks George Duffy Matty Malneck St., Louis Father Coughlin World Today KKMBC Ben Bernie Ray Perkins Wren—Watson Flotsam and Jetsam Silver Theatre Maurice Spitalny Hollywood Meta Westlake Wdaf—Univ. of K. C Radio Guild Charlie McCarthy WRIEN Hollywood Playhouse Walter Winchell Irene Rich Jan Savitt WMBC Knickerbocker Wahren'cherrin Joe EK. Brown Larry Wood Associated Press News Nohbel Sissel Vincrent Lopez Kmbc—Newscoast Jack Genny NMBC Harry James Count Basie LDS Edison WDAKF

Baldwin Social Notes and Visits Highlight Week

Community announcements recount visits and travel among Baldwin residents including the Deels, Rankins, Lane family plans to move to Iola, and Dr. Welty hosting guests in Ottawa. Leisure Hour club luncheon at Alfred Leach’s home features fortunes read by Mrs Rankin. Also noted are travels to California, a home sale to Dr and Mrs Flickinger, and miscellaneous regional tidbits.

Iola Lane Frank Lane William M. Baich J. F. Mertz Topeka Robert McIntyre Oscar Warnock John C. Warnock Kansas City Leisure Hour Club Alfred E. Leach I. C. Rankin Rankin Seventh Street Laura Ewing Elizabeth Rankin Traverse Mich C. A. Lane Willis Warner Floyd K. Riley Virgil Wood A. E. Leach W. J. Williams Jean Hunter Fairview Bernard H. Schultz California Louise Stover Los Angeles Oakland San Francisco G. F. Cochran Victorville Schultz Kansas Lyndon

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