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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1940

Page

4

The Right Way to Return to Mercy and Pardon

A biblical verse from Isaiah 55 7 urges the wicked to abandon their path and seek the Lord. It promises mercy and abundant pardon for the penitent seeking God.

Amateurs in dispute over governor candidate treatment in Topeka

Democrats complain the governor candidate was rough handled by Republican orators at a Topeka council meeting. Burke is cited as less thin skinned and using rough tactics. The Topeka keynote argued the candidate overstates amateur status, noting his past $4 000 state and $6 000 federal appointments.

Republican Party Council Topeka Burke

Worth a Fight Jay B Idea of Topeka Pink Rag

The piece reflects on democracy versus dictatorship, warning that if democracy fails the world will need centuries to rebuild. It contrasts to the Ozarks visit and notes Britain's wartime morale rising as they face the need to fight for what they value.

Jay .B Topeka Ozarks England

Roosevelt Reelection Framing Compared With Willkie Takeover

The piece argues that Roosevelt faces a misperceived reelection frame tied to Hitler and asserts a stronger case for Wendell Willkie leading the American side in future crises. It highlights shifting public opinion toward Willkie as the likelier effective leader if war becomes unavoidable.

Berlin Forecasters Expect September Final Action

Berlin forecasters believe final action against Britain may come in September though July and August passed without a German breakthrough. British resolve is described as childish optimism by Berlin spokesmen as both sides acknowledge the severity of modern war and the need to endure.

Britain Germany Hitler Berlin

Police radio helps nab two Saturday night bandits

Topeka police radio aided the swift roundup of two Saturday night robbers who might have escaped using fast cars. The episode illustrates the need for modern equipment in law enforcement.

Topeka

Texas Swing to Willkie and Jeffersonian Principles

Texas and California reportedly shift toward Willkie as Republicans hail the 1940 swing as the best music the party has heard in eight years, arguing a third term cannot be sold as Jeffersonian.

Texas California Willkie

Minnesota Military Operations Reach Drugstore Listening Posts

A chronicler reports on National Guard actions in Minnesota where parts of the operation were cut off and the only link to headquarters came through a carrier mosquito at local drugstore listening posts.

Minnesota National Guard

Transfer of 50 destroyers for Britain stalled in defense program

The article notes a critical defense issue as 50 destroyers awaited transfer to Great Britain. The ships are to join the frontline defense behind which American manpower will be trained, but approval remains pending.

Great Britain America

Kan sas City Dynamite Theft Traced to Contractors

A major dynamite theft in Kansas City, once suspected to involve subversive angles, is now described as an ordinary theft. Thieves attempted to sell the material to contractors and most of the stolen supply has been traced and recovered.

Kansas City

Roosevelt Silent On Key Questions Amid Controversy

President Roosevelt withholds personal views on pressing issues, arguing others are maneuvering to pull him into a political fight. Whether aware or not, he finds himself in a difficult position as public debate intensifies.

Roosevelt

Germany Accepts U S Declarations In Submarine Warrow

Germany accepts U S declarations in submarine warfare dispute and vows no more passenger ships will be sunk without warning. Includes remarks by Count von Arnstorff to Secretary Lansing and notes on Lawrence figures in local sports and public affairs.

Germany United States Count Vor Rnstorff Lansing James Naismith Department of Physical Education K. U Leavenworth Naismith Naismith Was One of the Chaplains of the First Regiment At the Encations Font K.U Herman Olcott Lawrence McCook Field Griffith National Guard Jacksonville Fla Guy Walling Walton Robert Seamans Merill Daum Merle Adams Samuel McKone E. E. Ropes Deland Wwrence Triudium Eighth Massachusetts Constant

Ives Chapel Social Notes and Local Visits Weaves Community

Ottawa and Baldwin residents gather for visits to Frank Lobingier ill Franks, Hammond salt and pepper set display admired by Frances Bailey. Numerous Ottawan and Wellsville residents Tour Lawrence Topeka and Lyndon for family events church society reorganizes elects officers and plans monthly meetings. Families entertain and travel between Baldwin Wellsville Ottawa and Topeka sharing meals picnics and greetings with relatives and friends.

Charlie Averill Ottawa Sym Taylor Baldwin Frank Lobingier Frances Bailey L. ©. Baker Ray Trotter Esther McConnell B. A. Hammond Hammond Vivian Craig Charlie Wellsville Charlie Wineinger Henry Bailey George Colburn Harry Collburn Goodland Colburn Lawrence August Wartzac Olive Verhoff Henry Barbara Frances monderEreeny Iley Methodist Home Women's Society Crave Methodist Church Oliver O'Price Nion Nora Fleshman Etary Emma Enery Clarriffith Mis. Kee Christian Social Relations Will Washburn High School Dora Fleshman Loren Williams High Prairie Williams Fleshman Virgil Schwartz Worden Ohio Herman Butell George Butell Glen Strickland Roy Clary Ed Randel Mary Mathey Charlie Mathey Lyndon Ruth Coltrane Schrant Martha Hutchinson Julia Miller Coltrane Shockey West Baldwin Bert Randel Jimmy Bonnie Johnny R. G. McConnell A. M. Jacob Lloyd Old Settlers Rantoul C. M. Lange Joe Griffith J. P. Brubaker Lester Brubaker Smith Leonard H. A. Snyder Sevier Tadlock Cedar Point Snyder J. F. Cunningham Marlin Cook Gayle Carol Joanne Anita Baldwin Lake John Hurley No.10 Howard, Dean Arlus, Dean Carol Joan Vinland Ted Cox Lee Brown Topeka T. G. Hiatt Bernard Francis Cecil Phyllis Charlie Jardyn A. D. Butell Ernest Butell Wincel Dean Ernest, Jr Averill- Butell Forest Park C. B. Merry Minnie Hadley Philip Miller Emma Emery Elva Stewart Lewis Whitten Pauline Fred Emery Betty Katherine Buffalo Bobby Butell Richard Butell Maurice Cook Gene Erden Overland ‘Park Colorado Raymond Barkley Ronald Marlin Cook Home Frank Johnson Charles Claude Anna May Crambler Howard Butler George Summer Phoebe Emery Ives Chapel Maxine Jahne Lois Warner Northey Mary Lobingier Barbara Pittsburg Kan

Lawrence News Briefs and Local Notices

Lawrence area items include the return of E H Lindley to lead the University of Kansas for the coming year after a Canada fishing trip. Rotarians gather at the Dinsmoor home. Marjorie Marian Lindley and Merle McKinney announce their engagement. A Has ke ll secrets team practice, London editorial notes on China, and Prof E M Hopkins arriving from New York are reported. Local weather and market notes cover fruits and produce prices at area grocers.

National Lorenzen & Thompson, Inc New York West 44Th St Chicago North Michigan Ave San Francisco Sansome Los Angeles New Orpheum Kansas City Baltimore Ave St. Louis Star Detroit General Motors Atlanta Walton Brig. Pce Associated Press Bureau OF Circulations Lawrence Kansas Canada E. H. Lindley Rich Brown University O Kansas Paul A Dingmoor Ne Homie Lawrence Wesley Duncan T. H. White Marjorie Marian Merle McKinney Fred. McKinney Lone Star Colorado Paul Dinsmoor Dorothy George T. Marshall George Josephine Inwood Srl Lake Minnesota A. Var Horebeek Lore Davis Iss Mary Haight Concensus London Pekin E. M. Hopkins Dixie Episcopal Church Robinson Winey Dr. Powell Rocky Ford Betty Gray Drexel Marie Mitchell H. A. Williamson Yellowstone National Park Charles Corlett Memorial Hospital Maple Grove Cemetery Claude Decker Merritt Home Bethany Hospital Kan Marceline Ward Wanda Brown Albert Cox Bernice Wichita Rollie Laster la Vena Highfill Alice McCaffery Sears, Roebuck and Company Thomas Bates Lucille Detlesson Maxine Smilay James Wooten Helen Schillings Mary Lenahan Rhoda _Lenahan Noble Christenson Mike Seymour George Baker Eleanor Ratliff Art Turner Roscoe Bedell Eugenia Senat Earl Farrell Richard M. G.farrell Benjamin McKeehen Ernest Bishop Bishop First Baptist Church A. O. U. W. Lodge Leola

England perplexed by Americo Russian Pekin evacuation accord

Forty years ago readers saw afternoon papers in England puzzled by the Americo Russian accord aimed at a prompt Pekin evacuation. They note the agreement’s ambiguities and the uncertain speed of action.

England Pekin

Library Adopts Winter Hours

Beginning tomorrow the city library switches to winter hours. It will be open from 10 a m to 9 p m daily except Sundays and holidays.

Love on the Frontier Carries a Quiet Promise

Carrie Lane and Mark Deuel share a moment after Carrie's soddy building near Rock Creek. Ed Taylor, a wary homesteader, warns of hardship as Carrie contemplates a future of crops, rain, and companionship in the prairie.

Carrie Lane Mark Deuel Ashton Cake Mark Carrie Taylors Oaks Rock Creek Deuel Ed Taylor Big Ed Cartie Mrs. Taylor Taylor Prairie Home Iowa

Local News Highlights From Tonganoxie Area

Community notes describe visits and travel by residents of Drexel and Tonganoxie. Obituaries, illnesses, social events, and school opening plans are reported with names, places, and dates across Leavenworth and nearby towns.

Radio Schedule Highlights Musical and News Lineup

A detailed daily listing of radio programs for Monday and Tuesday evenings and into midnight. Includes KMBC WREN WDAF listings with orchestras, Minsrels, news broadcasts, weather forecasts, and various hosts. Notable names include Rex Maupin Frances Perkins Paul Martin’s Music Glenn Miller Xavier Cugat and Fred Waring.

Wren KMBC Minatrels Rex Maupin Orch Orabora Frances Perkins WDAF Margaret i Ren Paul Martin Ho’ Mbuy Lombardos Orch T. R Ybarra Will Hudson Burns Amos Cha Wren Ben Cutler Larry Clinton Belvedere Orch Arthur Godfrey Russ Morgan Irene Rich Hotel Astor Orchestra Hal Kemp A.P. News Ambassador Cudahy Fred ‘Waring Orcn Key Riders Hotel Behiebed Johnny Long Beacons King’s Orch Associated Press News Clyde Lucas Newa Borins Moonbeil Leighton Noble Biltmore Boys Duasty Rhodes Breeze Orch KMB European Associated Pros Newacast Kmbc—Minstrels Fuhrman Grch Woody Herman Ord Af—H LWREN Horace Heidt LeMse We the People Glenn_ Miller Tommy Dorsey Wren—War Woartinda Walter Amos and Andy Ina Hutton Johnny Presents Emil Coleman Jimmy Lunceford Baron Elliott Fred Waring Vaughn Munroe

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