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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1940

Page

5

Landon Challenges Roosevelt Third Term Bid

Washington May 28 M M Landon former 1936 Republican presidential nominee said after a 50 minute conference with Secretary Hull that the United States should help the world return to normal trade after the war He and Hull discussed Europe Latin America and the Far East Landon refused to say if he supported Hulls policies but noted he had not opposed the trade program He urged elimination of a third term and said Republicans can participate in a coalition defense administration only if Roosevelt renounces a 1940 candidacy Landon warned of serious implications for the United States from the European crisis and proposed a national council of leaders and experts to head defense He spoke to about 75 reporters at a hotel near the White House and planned political talks in New York including a meeting with Dewey and Simpson

Washington P—Aif M. Landon Hull United States Landon Europe Latin America Far East Roosevelt President Hull Republicaan White House Vandenberg Michigan Friends of Wadsworth R-N.y Col Frank Knox England Cabi Hitler Senate New York Thomas E. Dewey Kenneth F. Simpson

Birth rate in drop seen in Census figures

A slight drop in the United States birth rate was reported by the Census Bureau. Births totaled 2,262,726 at a rate of 17.4 per thousand, down from 17.6 in 1938 and 17.0 in 1937. New Mexico had the highest rate at 33.7, while New Jersey was lowest at 13.0. Kansas showed 15.6 in 1939 and 15.9 in 1938.

Census Bureau Washington CPR United States New Mexico New Jersey Kansas

Will Have Memorial Sermon

Members of Samuel Walker Women's Relief Corps No. 113 will attend a memorial sermon in honor of departed members. The event marks their ongoing commitment to veteran care and community service.

Samuel Walker Women’s Relief Corps

Memorial Sermon at North Lawrence Baptist Church

A memorial sermon will be preached Sunday at 11 o clock at North Lawrence Baptist Church by Pastor Rev. King. All are requested to be present on time.

North Lawrence Baptist Church Mr. King

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