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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1940
Page
4
A religious verse from 2 Corinthians 1 3 4 praises God the Father for mercy and comfort in trials. It emphasizes believers being comforted by God so they may comfort others in trouble.
A Kansas Industrial Development commission special committee heads to Washington to push inland plant facilities for defense. They argue relying on existing eastern and western coast plants misses the point and advocate establishing large inland plants for national security and state interests.
Senate appropriations panel hastily drafted a defense bill endorsing President Roosevelt lines to allow rapid debate. Leaders favor restricting discussion to spending authorizations while deferring financing to a later session. Officials warn the program only has value if the full plan, including funding, is developed amid ongoing fiscal strains.
Commentary notes Lindbergh’s earlier estimate of German air power appears accurate as events unfold. The piece argues his view that U S security depends on strengthening defense counters his claim that U S meddling in Europe is the main danger. It concludes Lindbergh is clearer on foreign air strength than its U S implications.
The piece argues that European democracies must replace administrative officials who allowed years of false security and did little to avert ongoing threats and instability. It contends leadership changes are needed to restore accountability and address growing challenges.
The passage argues that the current crisis should prompt changes in American policy and leadership. It contends the crisis highlights the need to depart from past administrations that mirrored European approaches and to adopt a response better suited to U.S. traditions.
The German foreign office says Germany is not interested in the western hemisphere for the time being. German circles avoid the United States while delaying any reveal of Western Hemisphere interest. The attitude recalls Hitler's claim after the Sudetenland that he had no further territorial aims in Europe.
Foreign Islands Congressmen discuss acquiring allied western hemisphere islands to defend the Panama Canal. They overlook the impact on island populations and whether residents want U S stewardship, raising questions about adherence to long held doctrines.
The court upholds a minimum price for bituminous coal and a fixed bottom for wheat, ruling Congress holds rate fixing and market regulation powers. It notes Congress alone can wield these powers and recalls a prior decision that anti trust law bars price tampering by individuals or organizations.
The idea of giving the world to the have-nots loses appeal as proponents reveal plans detailing how they would use it. The remark reflects growing skepticism about distributing global power and resources.
Senator H F Byrd argues for immediate action to fund national defense with prudent finance. He criticizes peacetime overspending, warns of a mounting public debt, and calls for a non-partisan commission to cut waste and reform taxes to support a larger navy air force and army. He stresses that financial readiness is as crucial as military readiness to protect the Republic.
In tensive recruiting for the cavalry school at Fort Riley Kansas and for artillery and medical detachments in California has been ordered in the Kansas City U S army recruiting district Col Fred M Logan announced Orders came from seventh corps area headquarters at Omaha No quotas were set
Fire of unknown origin caused about 4000 dollars in damage to the Varsity theater near midnight. Other items include a Belgian relief speaker at K U, street oiling plans in North Lawrence, notable deaths and society events, and upcoming Air Dome showings in Lawrence.
H B Peakrs former Haskell superintendent and Indian service education director will return to Haskell to reorganize methods. Sunt C M Blair to be appointed supervisor for special work in Oklahoma. Remodeling plans for First National bank building proceed, reducing height and front. A miniature golf course is being installed at the Jayhawk Plunge. R L H club held a buffet and a surprise handkerchief shower for Mrs F A Kelsey who travels with Gold Star Mothers. Mary E Metsker returns from Quinter.
William Bromersick is having his storefront repainted, updating the exterior appearance of his local business. The project aims to refresh the facade and attract customers with a brighter storefront.
Mrs Beryl Allen Mitchell of Ottawa visits Baldwin friends. Dr and Mrs Carroll W Wilson of Carrollton Mo visit James Brockway. Arden Booth returns from New York music study and assists in a Kansas City recital. Claude Beeks recovers from appendicitis. Mrs Eva Belle Skinner dies near Edgerton. funeral at Edgerton Presbyterian Church. Miriam Louise Deel to wed C Scott Morgan next Saturday in Lawrence. Edith Marie Case to wed Paul Bachelder June 8 in Kansas City. Baker grads as groomsmen attend. Church leaders travel to Oklahoma City for conference. Baldwin graduates Bertha Olive McGhee joins National Training School for Christian Workers. Ladies Aid groups plan meetings with luncheons. Mrs Beulah Tharp and Miss Edna Mae O'Hara return from Colorado trip.
Larry Barnes and Pete Barnes discuss Bentleys bid to install a canyon gate at the Haydook ranch. Bentley claims orders come from Colonel Miles, while Larry and Barnes push back arguing for control and security against rustlers. Monnie Miles criticizes Bentley as a disruptive suitor.
Larry confronts Mike Bentley over fence and gate disputes while Miss Monnie and Colonel Harris watch. Barnes and Pete plot restraint to avoid a direct clash, and Larry heads to town to brief the newspaper and review files on Monica Miles and Mike Bentley before continuing.
Mr and Mrs Jesse Bird and their young daughter moved Friday to Overkind Park Kansas where Bird works as a carpenter. Chauncey Bird and family of Shawnee will occupy the house they left. Mrs Minnie Golden reports caring for Mrs Golden who recently had major surgery and is slow to recover in Brush Colorado. Omaha, Dent, Kansas City visitors spent Mother's Day at their parents home and toured three miles south of Olathe with the Wesf Dent party, including Mrs West Dent and Mrs Wate Penner, calling on Edith Cairnes in her new home.
readable notices from the Journal-World classifieds highlight local bargains across categories. items include household goods, furniture, appliances, tools, and misc. sellers advertise prices and brief details for quick contact in the local market.
A busy two day radio guide lists WREN KMBC and WDAF programs from 5:30 p.m. to 2:40 a.m. including News, variety shows, orchestras, dramas, sports, lessons, and musical features with many named performers and programs such as John Gunther Glenn Miller Orchestra Fibber McGee and Molly Amos and Andy and Dance Orchestra segments.
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