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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1940
Page
4
Plattsburg of the Air as a Warning from the Past
The piece recalls the first Plattsburg and Theodore Roosevelt’s role in training emergency officers before World War I. It argues a 90-day course is inadequate for modern warfare and urges government action rather than relying on a few devoted leaders. It cautions against repeated delays in national defense preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsburg
Frank Knox
Theodore Roosevelt
Leonard Wood
Europe
America
United States
No Place to Stop Warns of Nazi Global Domination
The Topeka Capital argues that if the British fleet falls, Germany will press the Western Hemisphere and seek world domination once victorious in Europe. The paper warns there is nowhere for the Nazi system to halt on its own terms and that expansion beyond Europe would be imminent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peierien
Europe
Topeka
Western Hemisphere
Unity of command key to halting German advances
The piece argues that Allied victory hinges on complete coordination between air and ground forces. It notes the RAF operates largely independently and stresses integrating air and ground strikes to counter German offensives, mirroring the World War I lesson of organization in depth to hold the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Air Force
German War Losses Withheld Until After the War
The report states that losses of the German army in current operations will not be released until after the war, indicating wartime secrecy or controlled casualty figures. This note reflects censorship and strategic disclosure practices.
Berlin war aims promise gains despite cost
A Berlin dispatch warns the German public that war profits are exaggerated, noting the true price is measured in human lives. The German high command’s secrecy on casualty figures implies a staggering cost behind unlimited spoils claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Flanders
High Command
Polish Overlords Rule as Loyal Poles Serve in Poland
An Associated Press account from wartime Poland describes German dominance with loyal Poles in minor administration. The piece notes Germans take the best, Poles receive the rest, and that “loyal” Poles may have sold out. It warns survivors face pacification and lack of rights, with unwilling Poles reportedly liquidated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Associated Press
Denmark
Norway
Holland
England
France
Germany
A.P
Gunmen Fire at Trotsky Residence in Mexico
Gunmen fired bullets at Leon Trotsky’s home in Mexico last week while he avoided injury. The fragile safety of the exiled Soviet leader grows increasingly elusive as he unsettles international politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Trotsky
Mexico
Soviet Russia
Lenin
Red Army
Trotsky
Fifteen French Generals Relieved After Meuse Breakthrough
Fifteen French generals who led units allowing the German breakthrough on the Meuse have been relieved of command. The sacking is noted as milder than a prior revolutionary period punishment when several commanders were hanged to "encourage the others."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meuse
Debt Warning From Virginia Representative
Representative Woodrum of Virginia denounced Congress for failing to enact new taxes or to economize. He stated Congress has a record of financial irresponsibility and urged funds to pay bills for the next fiscal year. He warned the country cannot remain solvent if debt grows without revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa World
Woodrum
Virginia
Congress
Fifth column danger in allied nations discussed
The Pittsburg Headlight argues that a fifth column is not composed of harmless columnists but an actual threat to allied countries, noting its past effectiveness in Norway and other small states and urging clear understanding of the danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Pittsburg
Romance on Hilltop Sparks Between Larry and Monnie
Larry, a newspaper reporter chasing a narcotics gang, tubes his brother’s murder and suspects rancher Bentley. Monnie follows Larry at night after he uncovers tracks and a plane shipment, then declares love and engagement as danger grows. The couple vows to pursue truth despite risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monnie Miles
Larry
Mennie
Barnes
Hugh
Mommie
Monnie
Bentley
Bentley's
Bentley’s
Canyon Road
Pete
Mike
Ring
Harris
Highway Patrol
Aneloser
Goodby
Frank report may guide GOP platform at Philadelphia convention
Washington reports prominent Republicans see the Glenn Frank program committee as the basis for the party platform. Names floated for platform chair include Senator Lodge and Senator Capper. Capper predicts a defense for the western hemisphere and a firm stance against American meddling in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Glenn Frank
Frank
Philadelphia
Lodge
R-Mass
Capper
R-Kan
University of Wisconsin
Europe
Final Outdoor Meeting For Girl Scout Troop No 8
Girl Scout Troop No. 8 held its last meeting of the year outdoors on Saturday with three patrols decoding treasure maps marked by spider hornet and cobra seals. Scouts cooked a main meal after fires and played archery and games under adult supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Nash
Ben Brown
A. L. Kirchhoff
FE. B. Stauffer
Jean Stauffer
Westminster A Cappella Choir Shares Year End Concert
The Westminster A Cappella choir performed to an audience of 600 at First Baptist church in Kansas City Missouri. Dean Swarthout received praise as the choir closed this year’s program with two or three study pieces to be presented at upcoming services and a two Sunday stint at First Presbyterian church ends on June 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster A Cappella
First Baptist Church of
Kansas City
Dean Swarthout
Powell Weaver
First Baptist Church
Westminster Choir
Weaver
First Presbyterian Church
White to Speak at Kansas Chamber Luncheon in Wichita
War correspondent William L. White, newly returned from Europe, will address the Kansas Chamber of Commerce luncheon in Wichita on June 12. Governor Raymond Baldwin of Connecticut will serve as banquet speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. White
Toneka
William L. White
Europe
Kansas Chamber of Commerce
Wichita
Gov
Raymond Baldwin
Connecticut
P E O Sisterhood Elects Toneka President in Kan sas
The Kansas P E O Sisterhood elected Mrs R W Graves of Emporia as president to succeed Mrs W F Wolff The 1911 convention awarded Wichita as the meeting site Other officers include Mrs Marion G C Cavert Independence Mrs Hugh P Hartley Wichita vice president Pratt organizer Mrs Lester S Beeler Beloit recording secretary Mrs Stewart Simpson McPherson corresponding secretary Mrs Warren Rutter Toneka treasurer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.E.O. Sisterhood
Toneka
Kansas
P.E.O
R. W. Graves
Emporia
W. F. Wolff
Goodland
Wichita
Marion GC. Cavert
Independence
Hugh P. Hartley
Herbert Atkins
Pratt
Lester S. Beeler
Beloit
Stewart Simpson
McPherson
Warren Rutter
Junior Chamber of Commerce Meeting in Topeka
Paul Lawrence state president will present the purpose and activities of the Junior Chamber of Commerce at a meeting tomorrow night at 7 o clock in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. All men ages 21 to 35 are urged to attend. Discussion will cover forming a local chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commmerce
Paul Lawrence
Topeka
TG of
Chamber of Commerce
Liquor Fines in Court for Local Drivers
T. L. Daugherty of Eudora and H. J. Davis of Lawrence were fined 50 dollars each in police court for driving under the influence. Oscar Moore and Ray Stone were fined 5 dollars each for being drunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Daugherty
Eudora
H. J. Davis
Lawrence
Oscar Moore
Ray Stone
Town Gossips and Local Updates From the Fields
Mrs. Eliot Blackwelder travels to Palo Alto and then the Blackwelder camp for summer. Police resignations loom after June 1 with new Chief W. J. Cummings set to take office. Chief Will Johns retires after four active years. Library talks include Prof. C. S. Skilton’s works for the American Library of Paris and the Scottish National Academy. The Year Round club meets with a program on Songs That Never Die. The Old Home Town notes flood damage in Lawrence and local social events, a Shingle publication, and a piano dealer site visit. A curfew exception is made for University commencement. Socials include dancing, Lake View drives, and a wild Ireland kiss stunt at the blarney stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliot Blackwelder
J. D. Bowersock
Palo Alto
Blackwelder
Nolice Department
James Weed
George Price
George Atkeson
John Callahan
W. J. Cummings
Will Johns
American Library of Paris
C. S.skilton
R. U. School of Fine Arts
Scottish National Academy
William MecAlearney
T. Hiatt
McAlearney
Fred Love
Lida Holmes
R. E. Everett
Lawrence Boy
R. E. Trosper
Jeyson
James W. Green
Zilah Smith
Edith Biffle
Fredericka Bullene
J. B. Shearer
Lake View
Buermann
Ireland
Monroe
Woodward
River Fears Rise In Kansas Valley
Twenty five years ago residents along the Kansas river valley voiced strong fear that the river would swell beyond its customary bounds, prompting warnings and concern across the region.
Man Claims Belgian Hares Worse Than Canadian Thistles
A reader writes to this office asserting Belgian hares outrank Canadian thistles. The writer promises to publish the signed letter, noting it would provoke a neck tie party in Lawrence if named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
County bounty fund depleted no payments until June 15
County Clerk T. R. Gerhart announced the bounty fund for coyotes crows and gophers is exhausted and no payments can be issued until about June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Gerhart
Marionette Show at University of Kansas Willows
Miss Maud Ellsworths art methods class at the University of Kansas Wills present a marionette show tomorrow evening at 7 30 in Frank Strong hall auditorium The melodrama The Gentleman Was a Burglar or Her Father Said No sets 1885 era with period costumes and verse The hero Montmorency by Rene Kisskadden Wichita heroine Angelina by Alice Schwartz Salina cruel father by Frances MecCleery Lawrence washerwoman by Justine Hopper Kansas City Sally daughter by Frances York Lawrence Public invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Ellsworth
University of Kansas
Frank Strong
Harper's Magazine
University Library
Montmorency
Rene Kiskadden
Wichita
Angelina
Alice Schwartz
Salina
Frances MecCleery
Lawrence
Justine Hopper
Kansas City
Sally
Frances York
Roosevelt fireside talk draws mixed German readings
Berlin sources say Roosevelt touched on U.S. affairs but Germany is no Western Hemisphere threat. They insist Germany respects America for Americans and Europe for Europeans and view the fifth column remark as domestic political maneuver or reaction to European alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Roosevelt
United States
Germany
Western Hemisphere
America
Europe
Marriage Licenses Granted in Kansas City and Lawrence
Marriage licenses issued by the probate court include Michael A. Nocente of Kansas City Kansas and Elizabeth Sanders of Kansas City Missouri. Also listed are William O Harra Atwell with Elizabeth Anna Reeders of Kansas City Missouri, Wallace LeRoy Sturm of Winfield with Faye Jean Gish of Lawrence, J T Wynn with Lulu Mae Evans of Kansas City Missouri, Arthur L. Jensen with Ann D. Williams of Lawrence, and Kenneth Winningham with Frances Kester of Kansas City Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael A. Nocente
Kansas City
Kan
Elizabeth Sanders
William O'Harra Atwell
Elizabeth Anna Reeders
Wallace LeRoy Sturm
Winfield
Faye Jean Gish
Lawrence
J. T. Wynn
Lulu Mae Evans
Arthur L. Jensen
Ann D. Williams
Kenneth Winningham
Frances Kester
Radio Schedule Highlights A Tonight On Local Stations
A dense lineup of radio programs across WREN KMBC WDAR WDAF and others lists news shows tunes bands orchestras and specials from 6:30 p.m. through midnight The schedule features The Green Hornet Blondie Guy Lombardo’s Orchestra Lanny Ross John Gunther Fred Waring’s Orch and more with interspersed newscasts Weather forecasts and public affairs segments for listeners across the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
KMBC
Honnie and
Wdar—Airlines
Wren—Bethencourt
WDAF
Linwood Cavaliers
Little Ol
Hollywood
Margaret Speaks
Alec Templeton Tims
John Gunther
Guy Lombardo
Orch
Blondie
Amies
Andy
MBC
Lanny Ross
Belvedere
Raiinbow
Richard Himber
Andy Kirk
Fred Waring
Herbert Hoover
Oizzie Nelson
Iwdaf
Happy Felton
Ihmbc
Jack Caffey
Duffy
NBC
Lhonnie and the Boys
WDAE
Anamenos
Melody
Washington
Cavaliers
Whin
She Aldrich
G. Robinson
Wdaprf
Hetra
WDAK
Horace Heldt
Wren—Caronicade
America
We, the People
Wpaphhattle
Reavuers
KMNRC
Professor Quizz
WDAKF
Fibber McGee
John Garrither
Karo—Clenn
Milers
Rob Toyo
Liz Lee
WRNN
Roy Shield
KMHC
Uusband
WPRAK
Walter
WRU
Brent Touse
Aos
Trotel Kuivedero Orch
WRN
Creil Golly
Oreh
KMBU
WDAP
Enasy Aces
Bud Freeman
Red Nichol
NBC Orchestra
Weather Norecast
Woodlawn Pupils Stage Circus Style Show Tonight
Woodlawn school hosts a physical training exhibition with a circus motif at 7 PM on the ball diamond behind the building. Kindergarten opens with a parade of animals, then grade by grade perform dances races and clowns, closing with a grand parade and band. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodlawn School
Woodlawn
Two Cars Damaged In Baldwin Junction Collision
Raymond Warner and Ernest E Shriner collided yesterday morning at Baldwin Junction. Shriner, arrested for failing to stop at a stop sign, to appear before Justice Tainter. Warner drove a 1940 Pontiac south on highway 69 Shriner a 1987 Ford west on highway 50N. Damages were $250 and $45 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Warner
Lawrence
Ernest E
Shriner
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