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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1940
Page
4
A brief line from a 1940 Wednesday page quotes I John 3 2 about believers becoming like God. The note positions the scripture as a devotional element for readers.
A developing view across management, government circles, and labor supports curbing strikes that disrupt the defense program. It argues labor can gain lasting employment and wages by avoiding strike actions that reduce production.
The article notes Kansas City will host a new small arms plant and a Seventh Corps supply depot as the army advances its defense program. It recalls Independence and Westport as historic frontier outfitting hubs and emphasizes the confluence of the Kaw and Missouri rivers as a birthplace of western expansion.
Drew Middleton notes a shift toward pessimism in Britain as air raids intensify and casualties mount. Official briefings lose traction with public war weariness, yet Britons press on with resolve and rely more on hopeful news as the conflict endures.
The article notes both official and unofficial British opinion on continuing supplies from the United States as funding runs short. British envoys in the United States engage in long range planning conversations to secure post cash-out support amid the axis powers conflict.
Alf Landon argues the line on American aid to England is near. He notes that neutrality law changes allowing cash and carry bring the United States closer to war. He questions who is moving toward whom as the distance narrows over the past year.
Douglas County draft board stands among six in the state with no further calls before June 30 to send men to training camps. National Guard and voluntary enlistments have filled the county quota, giving men with early order numbers more time to arrange private affairs before a year of training. If current plans hold, they won’t be called for at least seven months.
In Washington it is suggested that to ensure fairness the United States may need to freeze British credits. The discussion notes that axis credits and their victims have already been frozen and considers extending similar action to U S credits.
Promoters of the Vultee aircraft strike denounce communist inspiration. They contend the stoppage effectively blocks the defense program the Reds and fascists would cause if able.
To pursue southern China and Indo-China goals the Japanese government moves troops from the north, weakening forces in Shantung province. The strategic effort gains some advantages but struggles to align manpower with China.
The President plans to adjust and coordinate the Dies committee and the FBI to establish security against subversive attacks. It aims for an overall view of each agency's duties and responsibilities.
John L. Lewis retires as head of the C I O and a successor is chosen. The move hints he may retain influence in labor circles at least in the near term. A mention of a Christmas gift for a former Lawrence resident appears in the text.
Congressional leaders eye relief programs four days before the session. Plans focus on stabilizing commodity prices, farm rehabilitation, public works, and immigrant labor limits while also noting a Poultry Show winners in a local event.
Dewitt Mackenzie argues Britain cannot win against Germany without U S help but warns against rushing into war. He notes London’s need for planes, munitions, ships, finances and possibly food and credits while Britain relies on sea imports and convoys. He concludes the outcome remains uncertain and hinges on U S policy and aid levels.
Mrs C W Flickinger returns to Morrill after visiting son Dr Stanley Flickinger and family in Baldwin. A Monday Night club gathering at Mrs Clyde Stewart’s featured substitutes Mrs Roger Martin and Mrs Theodore Christensen. Several Baldwin residents travel to Kansas City Shenandoah Des Moines and Lawrence for visits theater and family events.
Mrs Jag? Sidwell, 59, widow of Walter Sidwell a former prominent oil man here, died unexpectedly Tuesday at a club luncheon from a cerebral hemorrhage. Nurses and physicians reported she collapsed during the event.
News notes from forty years ago include Arthur Hogland joining as mailing clerk at Bar teldes seed store. A turkey shoot at Lawrence Sandbar set for Thanksgiving Day draws local sportsmen. A university visit to view Marvin etchings in library hall precedes next week’s replacement exhibit.
National Art Week and National Art Fair events run November 26 to December 1 offering Americans a chance to buy American arts and crafts via state and local sales exhibits. The Eppinks Norman Roland and Helen Brenan Eppink of Emporia are featured artists, with Mr Eppink teaching at Kansas State Teachers College and both artists exhibiting and earning awards across Cleveland and Midwestern venues.
Ashcraft airport adds two Aeronca training planes bringing total to seven Aeroncas and two Waco trainers. Planes ferried from Middleton Ohio by Don Ashcraft and Larry Hillhouse after three days of bad weather. East hangar expansion proceeds with 25 feet added for space for three to four planes. University CAA students total 49 and have begun solo flight tests. Advanced course advances slowly due to weather.
Topeka reports Kansas Historical Society secretary Kirke Mechem recounts the Spaniards led by Coronado encountering a Pueblo‑fomented fifth columnist known as the Turk. Misled toward staked plains by the Isopete guided expedition the Turk was captured and strangled in one Kansas night.
Secretary Knox announced that Roosevelt allotted 50 million dollars for immediate development of air and naval bases on sites acquired from England in exchange for 60 old American destroyers. The Navy notified 31,908 naval and marine reserves to arrange affairs and be ready for active duty at any moment.
AMusicale will be presented from KFKU tonight at 6 oclock by the University a cappella choir directed by Dean D M Swarthout and at 6 15 by a piano duo Ema and Olga Cari from Ruth Orcutt studio The program includes Cherubim Muzicheski Tkach My Soul There Is a Country Parry Autumn Gretchaninoff Gladsome Peene Croon a Southland Edwards Harris The Gallant 3 Music Box and ends with Dr Reinhardt speaking
Dr Aurelia Reinhardt president of Mills College Oakland California will speak at the Unitarian church Sunday morning at 11 oclock. She is a prominent educator and officer in the American Association of University Women. Lawrence hosts reception for Reinhardt with cooperation from several groups. Baldwin November 27 football banquet speaker Errot P Scrivener former state commander American Legion will address Baker University all school turkey banquet for the Wildcats. Coach E S Liston and Don Snyder attend Tuesday December 10 event.
Dr Wesley York attends the Pueblo University dance after a failed date with Ronica Bailey. He improvises by pairing with Lena Montoya, the Vera Cruz student, to save face. Inside the gymnasium Ronica arrives, exposing the ruse and triggering ongoing romantic tension as the story continues.
The Liberty Memorial high school Dramatics Club presents Booth Tarkington's Seventeen in the school auditorium Friday at 8 15 p m. Miss Florence Eaton directs with a large cast led by Willie Nanick Thompson and Clifford Bates. The crew includes prompters, properties, make up, costumes, advertising and more.
Broadcast listings show WREN KMBC WDAF and others airing a dense slate from 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM on Thanksgiving Eve and continuing into Thursday. Programs include Bud Barton Tom Mix Quiz Kids Hollywood Playhouse Glenn Miller Orchestra and football Colorado State vs Kansas with a public opinion program and a Thanksgiving musicale noted.
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