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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1940
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows a religious note referencing 1 Corinthians with a Christ centered victory. The line mentions 55 minus 6 and a monetary value 2.50 to 3.00 on the 5S side and attributes victory to the Lord Jesus Christ.
The Supreme Court split over whether anti trust laws apply to labor unions in sit-down strikes. The majority held unions are not liable for damages under antitrust law, calling sit-downs lawless and brutal. Chief Justice Hughes dissented, citing three justices in opposition.
The text argues that wartime leadership changes in Britain and France reflect crisis demands. It notes discredited leaders are replaced under pressure, with changes justified by incapacity revealed by war. It contrasts American calls to freeze peacetime roles with European needs for capable leadership.
A memorial signed by scientists urged President Roosevelt to keep science from being used to increase wartime destruction. They praised Roosevelt and Americans for backing peaceful aims and blamed political institutions for failing to steer science constructively. They warned Adolf Hitler would not be swayed and urged a return to moral control to restore science as a tool for peace.
The proposal to finance private industry through government support in the defense program raises questions amid a growing federal deficit. Critics point to treasury shortfalls while proponents argue private firms can access capital if backed by public guarantees.
The text argues taxes hinder industry yet fail to fund the government’s peace time budget. It criticizes defense financing proposals as gimmicky, describing them as pulling rabbits out of hats under restrictive government regulations.
Plain citizens seek statesmanlike discussion but hear entertaining anecdotes. Democrats in Missouri reportedly favor a candidate famed as the best storyteller in the state. The remark recalls Texas's hillbilly music driven governor election, suggesting politics rewards any path but true statesmanship.
The piece argues for a broad principle where government specifies needs and industry engineers meet the specs and deadlines. It criticizes government officials for trying to direct every step, claiming the government lacks experts capable of handling the task.
General Weygand says the coming month will likely be filled with unprecedented fighting if it continues. He is said to be taking needed steps to stay informed and reportedly flew over the Flanders front in a bomber to observe army dispositions.
German infantry is deployed against Allied positions in Flanders with heavy casualties. The article notes bodies lying in windrows before enemy lines and cites shifting morale as Germans once believed the Fuehrer would win without war.
Lawmakers in the house voiced strong support for shifting the immigration service from the department of labor to the department of justice. Debate revealed much enthusiasm stemmed from a wish to remove control from Madame Perkins, with many critics admitting genuine sentiments.
A girl who learned her manners attends church and hears a minister denounce Christians for the world’s condition. She tells her mother she dislikes the remarks, saying there might have been a Christian present. El Dorado Times.
Mrs. Henry E. Wolfe and Miss Marian Wolfe visited the Quayle Bible collection in Baldwin. Numerous visitors, moves and weddings are noted, including the marriage of Virginia Washburn Pittman to Rev Clayton H. Pittman and the Morgan Deel wedding with extensive ceremony details in Baldwin.
Thieves entered the Montgomery Ward store last night and robbed about 150 dollars worth of goods. The article notes multiple social items including a teacher's move, a church trip gift, and various local gatherings.
Twenty five years ago the rise ceased near 11 o clock and has stayed near 16 feet since. Rainfall this month totals 12.92 inches. Old Liberty Bell will start July 5 for a Pacific coast fair via Lawrence with no local stop arranged. Miss Nina Kanaga gave a standout graduation recital, praised as among the best by Lawrence critics. John Merwin suffers from typhoid in West Lawrence. Norwood McCormick hosted a dance in Eckes hall with a colored quartet during intermission and refreshments. music by Eric Owens and Swede Wilson.
High water washed out the north approach to the Waka Rusa bridge on Clinton road yesterday around noon. If rains continue, more of the bridge could be damaged or washed away.
A mix of brief items notes Penchard buying Benson’s share in a tinware business and an asserted cure for smoking via staged hand pressure. The eclipse was visible to many, while crowds noted a quiet political scene before primaries. A tired dog caused a scare on Massachusettes Street and Eva Brown is performing in Kansas City to positive reviews.
In Emporia Kansas on May 28 American Legion proceedings saw J P Scrivner, state commander, defeat a fourth district declaration urging warning against Europe tyranny and potential US entry. W L Huggins supported war preparedness, while Schuyler Sweezy opposed the stand. Dr G L Batchelder was elected district senior commander and Mrs George Vossloh district Auxiliary director with Wamego chosen for next year’s convention.
The state highway commission awarded nearly 2 million dollars in maintenance and construction contracts yesterday. The first division received 198 752, second 195 502, third 480, fourth 343 451 and sixth 452 399.
Monnie Miles pursues truth as Larry Collins, a reporter, investigates a narcotics ring led by Mike Bentley. Larry spies a nighttime plane at Bentley’s hangar, overhears plots, hides aboard Bentley’s high wing ship, and discovers a plot to move drugs while Bentley fends off rivals.
A tense scene unfolds as Bentley and enforcers sweep a hangar after a black Hayhook horse is found. Bentley orders lights, searches for the intruder, and readies a tommy gun while Larry hides in the cabin plane awaiting discovery. The suspense closes with Larry's vow to come out.
Fredonia Kansas May 28 Mrs Ed Wilson 55 was found dead Monday beside a gas meter outside her home near New Albany. Neighbors searched including dragging a nearby stream after husband Ed Wilson led the effort and said his wife had been in ill health.
A May 29 radio guide lists WREN KMBC WDAF programs from 5:30 PM to 1:00 AM, including newscasts, the Aldrich Family, Cavalcade of America, Fibber McGee, Bob Hope, Amos and Andy, Glenn Miller, Fred Waring, Burns and Allen, and Moonbeams, with weather forecasts and sport scoreboards.
A fragment lists performances and figures including Eugene Ninninger violinist at Karl Kuefsteiner studio and Meribah Moore male quartet at 2:30 Spanish meyer with scattered timing cues and names.
The report states she had previously attempted suicide twice. Survivors include her son Walter living in Tulsa.
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