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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1940

Page

3

A Slow Growth With Aged Men Is Wisdom

A brief inspirational verse notes wisdom comes with age and long study, citing Job 12 12 and framing understanding as the fruit of time and experience.

Welcome Special Ambassador Wallace in Mexico

Wallace's reception in Mexico included a rare welcome and a protest in front of the American embassy. The U S state department called the incident minor, a view critics dispute. Critics and the Mexican minority party warn the visit signals U S influence and could hinder the new Mexican administration.

Wallace Mexico American State Department United States

War Pressure Increases as Naval Action Rises

Naval activity in the Mediterranean and around the British Isles signals mounting strain of war. Washington estimates Italy’s imports have fallen about 80 percent due to the blockade while Germany remains short of near by supplies. The British seek harsher rationing as Italy’s coastline and supply lines become a focal Axis vulnerability.

Mediterranean British Isles Washington Italy Germany Jutland Ficult Fuehrer Hitler Mussolini Berlin Britain England John Bull American Department of Agriculture Africa Libya Somaliland Ethiopia Greece Albania Rome Il_Duce Crete

Pacific stance seen as deterrent to Japanese attack

The United States holds a strong position in the Pacific as the main deterrent against a Japanese assault on the Dutch East Indies. Japan questions how far Washington would go to back its pledge to preserve the regional status quo.

United States Pacific Dutch East Indies

Italian comeback prep in Albania signals leadership shakeup

Preparations for an Italian campaign in Albania began with a broad shakeup from Rome to the front. The men deemed Italy’s best military leaders at the campaign’s start have failed and others now will get their chance under unfavorable conditions.

Albania Rome Italy

German bombers aim in London miss many targets yet cause vast damage

An American observer in London writes that the German raids have been surprisingly inaccurate. they have missed many objectives since raids began but, by frequent attacks, have managed to accumulate extensive destruction.

London

Ribbentrop Presents Grandi with German Eagle Cross

Ribbentrop presented Italian minister of justice Grandi with the grand cross of the order of the German Eagle. The exchange of honors signals a moment of diplomacy as the two leaders anticipate further exchanges of high decorations.

Ribbentrop Grandi

Britain Faces War Dilemma If England Falls

Letters discuss Lord Lothian's war view and the danger of a Nazi victory. The piece outlines that aiding Britain is essential, warns of global realignments if Britain capitulates, and notes Italy's weakened position due to the British blockade. The author argues the two-ocean navy cannot prevent a strategic collapse and urges maximum support for Britain.

Journal-World Lord Lothian United States America Britain Hitler Great Britain Europe Germany Russia Latin America Japan Asia Pacific England

War Today stresses new shift as Britain eyeing Italy clash

The British offensive against Italy could reshape the war if exploited fully. Circumstances push Italy into grave danger, with military experts noting the danger of the current position.

Britain Italy England Pier

Baldwin church destroyed by fire in Thanksgiving loss

A fire believed caused by an overheated flue totally destroyed the First Methodist Episcopal church in Baldwin, built in 1904, with an estimated loss of 60 000, half covered by insurance. The article notes nationwide political unrest and local social events alongside the disaster.

Capitol First Methodist Episcopal Church Baldwin J. W. Blackshire Lawrence Cottonwood Falls Emma Snow Chanute Ruth Orcutt Enid Oklo Charles Smoot James Bausch K. U Associated Press Bausch Engelheim E. F. Engel Mary Crosby Theodore Swarts Burnett Los Angeles Cal W. W. Burnett Jeanette Bowersock Frederick Burnett

German attempt to hit Italian munition plants found

Turin police report an attempted German strike on Italian munition plants was discovered, detailing suspected targets and the probe ongoing.

Italy Turin

Hungary Seeks Transylvania Return Amid Romania Crisis

A British radio report quoted by CBS says Hungary aims to reclaim Transylvania not granted in the Vienna settlement. The claim cites a Rumani a delegation official in London as authority and suggests protective measures in Romanian Transylvania possibly by Germany. The report notes Hungary views the Romanian situation as beyond government control.

New York CBS Hungary Romania Transylvania Vienna London Romanian Transylvania Germany

Tax Increase Is Deferred To 1941

Washington reports that no further increase in 1940 income taxes will occur for individuals or corporations. A White House supper conference with President Roosevelt and finance leaders outlined that 1940 rates stand, with 1941 rises likely after March 15 returns. Discussions covered debt limits and possible federal state tax overlaps, while no sales tax plan was approved.

Washington Roosevelt Congressional Finance Harrison D.miss Senate Finance Committee Treasury Doughton D.N.C House Ways and Means George D.-Ga Finance Committee Cooper Congress Congressional White House

Baldwin News on Katherine Matsuoka Guest in Pittsburg

Miss Katherine Matsuoka of Pittsburg is guest of Dean Grace Irvin this week. A Baker School alumna now studying at State Teachers College in Pittsburg, she has home ties to the Hawaiian Islands. Miss Mary Margaret Williams teaches at Arkansas City.

Marian Louise Williams Tonganoxie W. J. Williams Ralph Mcllrath Kingman Baldwin Philip J. Barnthouse Dorothy Ann Barnthouse Kansas City House Mothers of Baker Ada Women’s Society of Christian Service Edward J. Allerdice Monay Grace Huey First Methodist Church Mozart James S. Chubb Earl F. Martin Lawrence Baldwin High School Emporia Emporia State Teachers College Donald Selzer Budd Dunn Ruel Hanks Beth Hubskmann Bob Ridgway Jane Wilson Kansas Mildred H. Hahn Department of Speech Wesley Players B. D. Howie Marie Doherty Victoria British Columbia Baker Wesley Players Topeka Euclid Avenue Methodist Church Mildred Hahn Paul Kochan Parent- Teachers Association Rosedale High School A. E. Tunin Lewis E. Johnson Nelson P. Horn Virgil Wood Yates Center Peabody Wichita Frances Nelson Wathena High School Raymond Nelson G. F. Sanders Robert Black Alice Downey Porter Boston Mass I. C. Rankin Porter R. E. Johnson Judith Ann Trenton Harold McGlumphy Gypsum William McGlumphy Gilbert M. Gander Ethel Watkins Florence Gastom Betty, Groetzinger Nadine Chaney Paola C. J. Fischer J. M. Montgomery Teri Jimmie Merle Fischer Delbert King Joplin Gilbert Kapelle Hopewell Country Club Carrie Williams W. R. Nichols Earl Mark D. Ballard C. B. Willey Nautilus Club Katherine Matsuoka Pittsburg Grace Irvin Matsuoka State Teachers College Hawaiian Islands Mary Margaret Williams Arkansas City

Dance Night Tangled in Jealousy at Pueblo

Wesley York grapples with jealousy and guilt as a balcony kiss leads to a mishap involving Andre Girardeau and Ronnie Bailey. Wes privately notes Ronnie’s ties to Girardeau, anxious about money and influence, while contemplating Lena Montoya and his own uncertain future.

Andre Lona Ronnie Wes Girardeau Cos Wesley York Ronnie Bailey Lena Montoya Andrew Ronica Pueblo Periodico Ronica Bailey New York Phoenix Ariz Andre Girardeau Mr. Girardeau Pueblo Miss Bailey Baileys New Mexico Wes York Wesley Lona Montoya Rainbow Canyon University Lena Apache Street Mescalero Avenue

Radio Program Schedule Across Five Stations in Kansas City

A dense listing of Saturday and Sunday radio programming across WREN KMBC WDAF and related stations detailing show times hosts orchestras news sports and special programs from 5:30 p m through 1 00 a m with entries for Talk Music and variety formats and transitions into Sunday December 14 1930s era listings including Weather Forecasts and Associated Press News.

Wren KMBC WDAF Safety Cornell Pym Red Grange Linwood Evaliers Israel Askansas City Jimmy Joe Orch Grand Ole O People’s Platform Hamilton Fish Wdaf—Playhouse Little Ol’ Hollywood Wayne King Orch KNBC Brush Creek Follies Mal Hallett Associated Press Muehlebach Or Wren—Fats Waller Johnnie Randolph Artie Shaw Edgewater Beach A.P WRN Graziella Parraga Kibc—Symphony Washington Calling H. V. Kaltenborn Hollywood Church Tony Wons John Tompkins Ben Cutler N Orch Graham McNamen Silver Theatre Vladimir Brenner New Friends of Music Gene Autry Jack Benny Kansas City Dines America Charlie McCarthy ICMBC Walter Winchell Manhattan Parker Bill Sternns Ae Wren KMB Bes Sruemih Wallace Henry Savoy Ballroom Penny Serenade Jack Armstrong Tom Mix EKMBC Fred Waring Wren—Thres Romeos Wdaf—Orchestra Santa Claus Blondie MBC Guy Lombardo Bob Hannon Newacast Burns and Allen National Radio Forum Irene Rich Lanny Ross Eddie la Baron Tommy Reynold S. Or Kmbc—Orchestra Erskine Hawkins Dat Paatland Park Eastwooark Orch Associated Press News Emgc

Valley Grove Social Notes Amid Community Travel Guests

Mrs Luella Petrie and children dined with Mr and Mrs Alford Ebert who moved north of Midland from Lawrence. The Dean-Chester meeting is set for Friday at the Dean schoolhouse. Families including the Groves and Evans from Kansas City and Lawrence visited Chester and nearby towns. Mrs Beard and kin traveled to Grantville to visit the Smith home. Roy Tarr of New York City visited aunt Mrs Holladay. Alberta Black, student at Lawrence Memorial High, stayed with Grover Husted while in town. Several residents traveled to California and Kansas City for events. Social visits continued with Ousdahls hosting Rice and Ousdahs, Nowaks and Frank in Leavenworth, and many others from Lawrence and McLouth.

Locust Street A. R. Young Construction Company William Clarke Sparks Indiana Street C. E. Hawkins Kansas City Laptad Agnes Laptad Lydia Longanecker Pauline Sterling Lucile Sterling May Knopp Edwina Ware Rebecca Miller Jack Naismith Harold O’donald Oscar Patty Carl Wickersham Ross Miller Galen Ware Robert Laptad Robert Edgar Carlyle Lawrence George Weyermuller Weyermueller Della Gordon Luella Petrie Alford Ebert Midland Dean-Chester Dean Schoolhouse Virgil Groves Evans Roy Moorman Wesley Ward Merle Chester Mary Beard Grover Husted Lawrence Rice California Wilford Ousdahl Rice Ousdah William Nowak van Frank Leavenworth Annabel Purcell Jessie Lucille Langdon Buena Petrie Lizzie Petrie Leo Ousdahl J. Harris Arnold Welliver Alberta Garner Arlee Wallbridge Methodist Raymond Garner Bill Bradford McLouth Maxine Harker Veola Ousdahl W. C. Thiry Arlo Vernon King George Smith Charles Bliss Shirley Madeleine Buck Creek William Ice Pleasant Grove Guy Hall Here

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