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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1940

Page

3

God Not Forget

Scriptural verse cited from Hebrews 6 10 recalling God’s remembrance of labor and love shown in ministering to saints with faithful deeds referenced in a religious context.

Interior Airfields Strengthen Defense in Army Plan

An appropriation for Marshall Field at Fort Riley was restored in the army appropriation bill signaling congressional concern over defense. The item reflects the push to strengthen interior airfields and establish new ones as modern defense requires air support for ground forces. Kansas adjutant general seeks an additional air squadron for the Kansas National Guard to meet defense needs.

Marshall Field Fort Riley Army Congress Kansas Adjutant General Kansas National Guard

Allied Defense Lags in Face of Nazi Air and Tank Tactics

The piece argues Allied forces fail to halt German air and mechanized assault and blames French high command and domestic politics. It links French leadership, the Popular Front, and U S reformism to military weakness, warning Americans to reassess defense and manpower planning beyond politics.

Alf Landon Accepted Renewed White House Invitation

Alf Landon initially refused any coalition cabinet role but later accepted a renewed invitation to the White House. The sequence shows the administration recognizing it must engage with American political opinion leaders.

Alf Landon White House Kansas

White House backs off public bid after London stance

The passage notes the White House reconsidering a public bid to London, realizing a tough stand would put the administration in an indefensible position, and thus renewing the invitation. It implies the administration sought yes-men but backed away from an earlier hard line.

White House London

German advance in France mirrors Poland invasion

Dispatches suggest the German campaign in France recalls the invasion of Poland with the same brutality. The German army targets civilians, machine-gunning refugees and bombing noncombatants as the conflict escalates, shaping a war of extermination to bolster German power.

France Poland

Relief minded defense and payroll expansion debate

The acting secretary of the navy talks of putting 15 000 men to work in navy yards but offers little detail on tasks. The piece argues defense policy remains undeveloped and warns against unchecked federal spending that could waste billions while chasing defense needs.

Navy Yards

Justice as Basis for Economic Unity Against Labor Racketeers

The text argues unity in economics hinges on fairness and condemns singling out buyers of clothing or other goods for labor conditions. It condemns labor racketeers and claims current laws encourage them to muzzle the public.

Questioning Collective Bargaining Praises and Blames

The passage claims that arguments about collective bargaining fail to satisfy debate, noting praise for workers who labor contrasts with condemnation of employers. It reflects on ongoing discussion without presenting a clear verdict.

Fires of Hitler’s hell scorch objectors in Europe and allies

A stark reflection questions whether conscientious objectors in Scandinavia Netherlands and among the allies suffer as much as those bravely defending families homes and nations amid the Nazi onslaught.

Hitler

Arras Recaptured as Allied Stand Holds Off Blitzkrieg

The French announce Arras is retaken in a counterattack to relieve Belgian pressure as German forces push toward the coast. General Weygand visits the front preparing a counter assault while Premier Reynaud says holding a month brings three quarters of victory.

Arras Belgium Weygand Berlin England Itler Reynaud

Ten Years Ago Murder Verdict in District Court

Ten years ago Dr. S O Netherton was found guilty of the murder of his wife by a district court jury late this afternoon. Mrs Lisle Eby left this morning for Drexel Mo to visit her parents. She was accompanied by Clydene Courtney. Mrs George Reed entertained the members of the YML bridge club and several guests Tuesday afternoon. Beside the club members those present were Mrs CA Morehouse Mrs Fritz Meon Mrs Carl Graeber Mrs George Houk Mrs J A Bogue and Mrs Ralph Beal. A buffet supper for fourteen guests was given last night by Mr and Mrs C T Royston cards forming the entertainment during the remainder of the evening. Those present were Mr and Mrs H C Brinkman Mr and Mrs Frank Evans Mrs Ek C Evans Mr and Mrs Don Hoag Mr and Mrs Lisle Eby Clydene Courtney Mr and Mrs George Houk Mr and Mrs Homer Allison and Mr and Mrs Roysten. Mr and Mrs Carroll Pontius entertained at dinner last night in honor of the wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Harold Weber of Topeka. Mrs Ralph Wolfson has returned home after spending several weeks in Colorado and Excelsior Springs Mo being accompanied on the trip by her mother Mrs Maurice Sabath of Chicago who will be a guest at the Wolfson home for several weeks. Rabbi Samuel 8 Mayerburg of Kansas City Mo has been extended an invitation by the KU school of religion to become a member of the faculty. Blossoms from a magnolia tree which is said to be thy only one of its kind in Kansas were brought THE OLD HOME TOWN to the Journal World today by Mrs J G Boyes 112 West Fifteenth street.

S. O. Netherton Lisle Eby Drexel Clydene Courtney George Reed Y.M.L. Bridge Club C. A. Morehouse Fritz Meon Carl Graeber George Houk J. A. Bogue Ralph Beal C. T. Royston H. C. Brinkman Frank Evans Ek. C. Evans Don Hoag Homer Allison Roysten Carroll Pontius Harold Weber Topeka Ralph Wolfson Colorado Excelsior Springs James Taylor Rolland Janice Guenther Kansas City Alice Ziegler George Bartz Fred Papenhausen Tonganoxie Henry Papenhousen Fred Papenhousen T. Diedrich Otto Roseneau Curtis Diedrich Shirley Marilyn Helen June Maxine Diedrich Robert Cory Pauline Cory Argel Cochran Westmoreland Gratzmacher Landis Charles Gerstenberger Arvon Gale Harry Hagenbuch Wesley Haas Lawrence Ed Diedrich Dorothea Bartz B. and M. Amusement Company Eudora Eudora Flower Club Ottawa Wolfe A. L. Cook N. B. Beeler Ray Morriss Harold Daugherty Gages Park Everett Elmore Sue Ann Milton Beach Addia Dickinson Clarence Daugherty George Gerstenberger Bert Daughety Ralph Nuttall W. E. Schehrer Church Street Wayne Luther DeSoto Cora Hoskinson Mary Vitt Grandma Bohnsack

Italian cabinet debates war declaration wording

A scrambled news snippet notes the Italian cabinet discusses phrasing of its declaration of war against Austria-Hungary. The item then shifts to local notices, including a bungalow project in Kansas City, a park fund contribution, Odd Fellows officer elections, a high school commencement with sixteen graduates, and social events at local homes and clubs.

Library receives Official Atlas of Kansas 1887 donation

Mrs Governor Robinson donates the Official Atlas of Kansas 1887 and a new edition of History of Kansas to the City Library. The article notes rising library interest despite no free library yet and mentions a low membership price. Also listed are local items on roses, a patent hog trough sale, rain fears for wheat, Belgian Hare club meeting, and street curbing contract. Dr John T Moore travels to Hutchinson for a state pharmaceutical meeting.

Gov. Robinson Kansas Sam Ellis Lawrence Johnathan Akers Frank Myers Union F. S. Hester Tennessee Street City Council Henry_ street Henry New Hampshire L. L. Nicholson Postal Telegraph Company Vermont Street John T. Moore State Pharmaceutical ‘Association Hutchinson

Eudora Social Roundup Includes Visits and Weddings

Local residents share weekend visits and church milestones. Families from Topeka Kansas City Excelsior Springs and Lawrence gather for dinners anniversaries and travel to see relatives. Community events include a carnival by B and M amusement and a flower club trip to Ottawa.

Texas Ranch Romance Amid Cattle Drive and Secrets

Larry, a newspaper reporter, returns to Texas and grows close to Monnie Miles, daughter of a tough rancher. As they share work on the roundup, past fires up to a speeding arrest and rodeo tricks surface, while Bentley’s snide comments fuel tension. Monnie’s charm shifts to a confident partner as old feuds fade and trust forms between them.

Power of the press fuels a canyon road mystery

In a tense scene Monnie faces Larry as he presses for details about a fatal canyon road crash. He discovers the dead man pulled from the burning car was his brother Hugh Collins, and Monnie guards her hidden knowledge while insisting she has told all she knows. The tension hints at secrets and a coming revelation.

Mike Bentley Larry Collins Larry Monnie Colonel Barnes Pete Canyon Monie Hugh Collins

Psychological Tests for Liberty Memorial Seniors

High school seniors at Liberty Memorial prepare for psycho logical examinations conducted today by Prof A H Turney from the University of Kansas. Those advancing to the University may skip the exam next fall. A list of names appears for Kansas postmaster nominations in several towns.

A. H. Turney Liberty Memorial High School University of Kansas

Radio Programs Wednesday and Thursday Evening Listings

Daily broadcast schedule listing KMBC WREN WDAF and other stations with shows including news, music, dramas, comedies, and sports. Notable items feature The Green Hornet, Glenn Miller and Kay Kyser orchestras, and Amos and Andy, plus weather forecasts and special programs.

Wren KMBC Bennie WDAF Airlines Ann KMBOC Newacast Cavalers WRIEN Ben Bernie Hollywood Playhouse Dr. Christian Star Theatre Fred Allen Glenn Miller Orch WDAKF Kay Kyser Amos and Andy Lanny Bogs Richard Himber Fred Waring Clyde Bysom Ray Herbeck Associated Press KMC Mark Fisher Carlos Molina Dave Dennis NBC Lonnie and the Boys WDAP Harry Kogen Orb Cavaliers KMAC WMBC Major Bowes Rudy Vallee Louis Johnson Wren—Garela-Overlin Bout Clenn Miller Music Hall Vox Ray Kinney Orc Amos KMBRA Lanny Ross WDAPF Pennsylvania Or KMEC Mitchell Ayres Ifred Waring Wren—Pension Crusaders Joe Reichman KMBRC Louis Prima WRLN George Duffy NBRC Novacast

Notable Names Listed in Local Juror Directory

The document lists multiple residents including George J. Roebuck Cherokee Wi nona D Stough Galva Gay A Small Gove Omar G peauahens Lakin William D Cloughlin Leon Howard H Spear Mound City Oscar J Strong Preston Ellen Rae Silvers Utica Iris C Schoper Waverly Grover P Nutt as part of a community directory.

George J. Roebuck Winona D. Stough Galva Gay A. Small Gove Omar G. Peauahens Lakin William D. Cloughlin Leon Howard H. Spear Mound City Oscar J. Strong Preston Ellen Rae Silvers Utica Iris C. Schoper Waverly Grover P. Nutt

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