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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1939
Page
5
A compact biblical meditation uses Isaiah 32 2 to depict a man as a shelter from wind and tempest a water source in dryness and the shadow of a rock in a weary land conveying steadfast protection and shelter in hardship
A recognizable southern Democrat, who asked to remain unnamed, released a list of sixteen major errors by President Roosevelt. The fourteenth blunder is discussed, with more to come. The critic accuses Roosevelt of splitting his party and inviting veteran Democrats to resign, while praising liberal Republicans and admitting votes for Republican candidates in the past.
The German government offered terms to Poland for a settlement with plenary powers to negotiate in Berlin by August 30. Poland did not appear by midnight, and Germany accused Poland of mobilization. The piece likens Berlin’s tactic to the failed Czechoslovakia scheme and warns it risks repeating Munich.
The report describes a massive attempted evacuation of three million people from London as war concerns rise. It notes French government actions and ongoing civil defense measures as the situation develops.
The article discusses how modern warfare targets cities and forces governments to evacuate civilians, noting Madrid’s imperfect evacuation and the reluctance of residents to abandon urban life. It argues that cities remain essential yet perilous in modern civilization.
Europe faces a billion dollar business slump outside munitions as mobilizations and repeated alarms disrupt commerce. Allies may study wartime disruption to pressure Hitler, believing threats of war must end, even if a larger conflict is needed.
A German newspaper questions who will pay for a large European mobilization. It argues costs will fall on all pockets in Europe, with owners hoping to shoulder no more than mobilization expenses. The piece links the mobilization to Germany's dictatorship and its army.
President Roosevelt announces Thanksgiving will be observed November 21 1940 to give calendar and football schedulers advance notice. He shows flexibility against traditional date advocates, signaling an early fix.
Peace officers seize half a ton of drying marihuana near Hanover Kansas. The article notes extensive weed crops across the state and predicts ongoing seizures while urging public restraint and avoidance of the substance. It reflects a cautious, moralizing tone about drug use and law enforcement challenges.
The oil production shutdown has ended in Kansas but remains largely academic in significance, affecting the Forest City basin where activity is still minimal and uncertain.
Rival actors unions threaten possible strike, prompting industry observers to question if the move is a genuine labor stand or a bargaining ploy.
Rev. Theodore Astman arrives from Philadelphia to take temporary residence at Westminster hall and preach Sunday. The Innes, Hackman and Company store announces its final day under current management as A. B. Weaver buys the business and leases the Innes building.
A compilation of remarks from leaders like Sir Nevile Henderson and Mayor LaGuardia, plus various social updates from North Lawrence Japan as read in the local paper. The item lists public figures remarks, family visits, gatherings, and community events with names such as Lucille Williams, Katie Cook, and Myron Dicker, along with Civic and religious activities.
Principal William Knox announces Vinland High School opens enrollment Monday at 8 30 AM and classwork starts Tuesday. The board rehired last year’s staff including Knox as principal and social sciences teacher, Mrs Ayers home economics English, Basil Ovey coach, Walter Babbit vocational agriculture science, and Charlene Watkins office secretary.
North Lawrence Sunday school group from Cen tenary Methodist held a Clinton park picnic that was cut short by rain. They moved to the annex for supper. Cecil Austill plans Kansas City journalism study. sister Virginia to attend Lawrence high school. she hails from Texas. A minister preached in place of Mr Knox on Sunday.
Pete Neil former KU quarterback traveled to Pittsburgh PA to join the Pittsburgh University football squad. James Mahan and family purchased the George B Cone property at 1008 New Hampshire street and will move here at once.
A Sunday picnic at Swope Park and visits span several families. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pringle plan a visit to Don Ornder in Winfield. The Miller reunion gathered many from Muncie Edwardsville Valley Center Lawrence and beyond, with relatives from Kansas City and Smithville. A church choir election concluded with Cornelius Brown as president and Marion Waters as treasurer among others.
Descendants of Andrew and Larkin Rice plan their annual reunion at McLouth Sunday August 27 with old friends welcome. The article mentions family gatherings including Hollingsworths Lombards and Gardners visiting relatives in Lawrence Clinton Park and Denver. The Scots of Edinburgh Dundee and Glasgow are noted for small feet.
Inspector Parsons, Chandra the clairvoyant, and a cast including Christine Thorenson and George Wilmot unravel a Boardwalk murder. A chilling note implicates a single reader among witnesses as a key to the crime, with a missing wheelchair, broken spectacles, and a mysterious dagger guiding the investigation. The case ends with a cliffhanger as new evidence points to a suspect.
Twenty eight guests studied by Watkins labs trip to Winona Minnesota on August 13 14. Local families host visitors and attend fairs and weddings while noting travel to six states on a ten day tour. Fire at Lou Maichel tenant farm silo caused damage with water shortages noted. Goldenrod club to meet with Mrs Albert Transmier in September.
Geophysicists report the North Pole is moving south about six inches annually, a gradual shift affecting global navigation and climate models. The movement reflects tectonic and mantle dynamics, with researchers monitoring long term patterns and potential impacts.
A dense listing of radio programs for Friday through Sunday September 1 to 3 featuring numerous stations such as KMBC WREN WDAF WIBW and WDAK. Entries include orchestras like Horlicks Babson Lombardo and Dorsey plus programs like First Nighter NBC Jamboree and Nightshawks with a wide range of time slots and station IDs.
The English Supermarine Spitfire is praised as among the best British ships, noted for its wooden fixed pitch propeller.
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