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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1940
Page
3
Washington reports that mobilization plans assign soldiers to jobs matching their civilian trades. Enlisted men have 271 occupations from aerial cameraman to yardmaster, with interviews and classifications at reception centers to chart education, hobbies, leadership, and aptitude.
Ninety women counsellors have been corresponding with 500 new women enrollees for the fall. The counselors will meet the newcomers in the Union ballroom, 3 PM Friday, with final plans at 10 AM the same day. They will assist with enrollment and campus orientation and stage an activity skit featuring campus groups.
Topeka reports Senator Arthur Capper forecasts national defense expenditures totaling 36 billion over six years. He notes 18 billion already appropriated and argues a conscripted army will be in training by year’s start. He warns of rising import costs and urged farm belt industrialization as a solution.
Exiled former king Carol and his companion Mme Lupescu consider the United States and Madeira or South America as possible havens as his Swiss stay ends. A bullet scarred train awaits movement while Vichy and Riviera villas are discussed amid German hostility.
British airman parachuted from a damaged plane after last night's encounter over New York. German fighters fired on him as he fell but he landed on a barrage balloon and was rescued by the balloon’s ground crew. He was unharmed.
In an east Canadian port on September 9 the Stars and Stripes were hauled down from the first group of fifty U S destroyers traded to Britain. British sailors prepared to take over the ships while U S crew marched ashore and a bugler sounded to the colors.
London reports British military sources say Hitler’s invasion plans are unfeasible due to scattered barges and heavy RAF attacks. A F planes hit Calais Boulogne Dunkerque and Ostend destroying barges as German crews work on oil driven engines for crossing the channel. RAF observers note large barge concentrations at potential jumping off points and express confidence in repeating the strikes as needed.
Republican nominee Wendell Willkie will stop at Pittsburg for a brief greeting during a 10 minute train layover from 1:10 p. m. to 1:20 p. m. Monday before his Coffeyville kick-off address at 4 p. m. He will depart Coffeyville for Tulsa at 5:20 p. m.
A nationwide survey reports 5 500 000 idle workers registered and ready for defense industry jobs. Labor commissioner Sidney Hitman says registrations by locality and skill level show readiness as defense expansion continues. The column notes prompt returns for lost items with quick results via the classified ad line Phone 22.
Topeka Sept 9 Fi Parents who refuse flag salute face legal action. Attorney General Jay Parker cites a Supreme Court ruling requiring schools to enforce salutes. District boards may suspend students up to 60 days, then report repeats to parents. If parents fail to ensure good conduct, they may be charged as derelict guardians.
Baltimore reports inventor Lester P. Barlow expects only a small net from the $592,719 payment after federal and state taxes. He says taxes may total about $415,000 and with lawyers fees and debts he may be in debt when the settlement ends following his patent infringement victory.
Chicago report on a two tone hair color trend for women inspired by modern auto styling. William Ott of Chicago explains at the American Cosmeticians National Association convention that a streak of contrasting color can match the wearer’s wardrobe and can be washed out to change with outfits.
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