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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1940

Page

4

Lord God Provides Grace and Glory to Upright Walkers

Psalm text promises that the Lord, as a sun and shield, grants grace and glory and withholds no good thing from those who live upright lives.

Senate Leaders Hint 60 Day Draft Delay Dropped

Senate leaders express confidence the 60 day delay in applying conscription in the House bill will be dropped in conference. They argue actual conscription could not begin within 60 days despite speed, noting the many steps before a conscripted soldier reaches camp.

Senate Congress Army National Guard White House

When Nazis Mean It Promises of Peace Tested by War

German spokesmen threaten London with rain of bombs ten times worse than before, showing intent to unleash destruction. World doubts Nazi promises yet finds that when Hitler vows peace the claim is false, while hate and cruelty signal plans to fulfill threats.

London Hitler Sudetenland Europe Chamberlain Germany Guild Hall St. Paul’s Royal Air Force Berlin England

German Invasion Plan Delayed by RAF Bombing

British defense and RAF air raids hinder German invasion preparations. Germans amass barges on the French coast for troop transfer while RAF bombers disrupt concentrations of craft and vessels. London air attack losses may mislead some to doubt Allied air superiority.

London Ria.f R.A.F England Dunkirk

Congress Nears End as Debates Over Recess Grow

Standing Guard notes the Congress faces a decision on recess versus adjournment with Republicans led by a sizable Democrat minority backing recess. Critics fear the President could act freely if Congress remains out of session, while many members insist the body stay in session through the emergency to check the White House.

Congress White House Holyfield Pi Phi Sorority Mississippi Street

Wallace Campaign Text Draws Fire Over Roosevelt Comparison

Wallace promotes a columnist’s wit as his core message claiming Roosevelt runs against Hitler. He argues that not all Republicans are appeasers while all Nazi sympathizers are Republicans, leaving figures like Earl Browder as a contested element. Voters weigh the risks to party unity and past stances.

Wallace Roosevelt Hitler Earl Browder

Statements Likely Doomed Wallace Ticket Support

The remarks prompt a serious look at his comments but are unlikely to aid the Wallace ticket, as the Democratic national convention cautions against overestimating their impact.

Wallace

Army to Reassign Men as New Skills Rise in War

The War Department should avoid promising veterans will reuse old trades. Most draftees will acquire new skills for unfamiliar jobs as modern warfare demands increasingly complex weapons. The defense army will diverge from peacetime patterns to meet its responsibilities.

War Department American Defense Army

Farmers in Karsas Look For Quiet Fall After Favorable Rainfall

Farmers on the Karsas farms report contentment as rain this growing season produced good yields. The favorable weather allowed planting and preparation for next crops with satisfactory conditions and less tension than in recent years.

Karsas

Congress Approves Defense Bill to Fund Armed Services

Congress passed a defense appropriations bill totaling over five billion dollars, signed by the President. The measure aims to boost army and navy contracts and accelerate the mobilization of national defense manpower.

Altho Congress

Freshmen Get Advice Test in New Season

The season opens with freshmen facing abundant guidance as they begin a period to absorb tips and adapt to campus life, marking an early measure of their readiness.

Stock market quips on Nazi stock impact

The quotations imply a market rule that a rise in Nazi stock depresses other shares, illustrating a dark link between extremist-backed securities and broader market sentiment.

Lawrence Boys Band Wins Class C Contest at Topeka Fair

Lawrence youth musicians led by a Boys band captured first prize in the class C contest at the Topeka fair yesterday, repeating last year’s victory. The column also notes local residents new homes in Lawrence, bridge party honors, academic moves, and community notices from various addresses and institutions.

Lawrence Topeka Fair John Brand Topeka Brand Washburn Ilse Wilhelmi Marjorie Rickard Columbia University New York City Katherine Reding Soho Smith College H. A. Dodderidge Bill Bob Missouri Street Sol Marks A. W. Schlessinger Charlevoix Mich D. M. Dunakin Santa Fe N. M Herman Buchheim Stull Memorial Hospital

Lawrence Man Objects to Plan Suggested by Commissioner W. W.

A Lawrence resident raised a possible objection to a city plan proposed by Commissioner W. W. during a recent meeting. The debate focused on the feasibility and potential impacts, with no final decision announced.

Lawrence W. W

London Bombing Morale Test as War Warrants Weather Insight

Dewitt Mackenzie analyzes Nazi raids on London aiming to break morale while noting RAF and AA defenses. He weighs weather impact on warfare, explains fog limits for bombers, and suggests British resilience could grow via winter defense and American support.

McKinley Accepts Republican Nomination Amid Heat Wave

William J. McKinley announced acceptance of the Republican presidential nomination last night. A record heat day followed by a hotter start today frames a busy period with local events including arrival of a bamboo hat from India, horse and wagon incidents, and new uniforms for riders available at Bromersick's. Local business and education notes mention J Gordon purchasing Jefferson county land, the new chemistry building nearing completion, city schools opening with bright faces, and teachers’ corps strengthened for the year.

William J. McKinley United States John L. Kilworth India Joe Wind Griffin Bromersick’s Clinton

Baker U. announces rush pledge totals and list

At Baker University on September 10 the first round of rushing added 73 new pledges to eight fraternities and sororities. Of the total 34 reside in the Kansas City area. the roster names pledges from Alpha Chi Omega Delta Delta Delta Phi Muiray Sigma Phi Epsilon Zeta Chi and Delta Tau Delta with hometowns across Kansas and Missouri.

Baldwin Baker University Kansas City Alpha Chi Omega Kathryn Benewitz Betty Jean Cutter Dorothy Lilley Elizabeth Cox Eunice Johnson Mary Mona Love Jeanne Nahrung Virginia Marshall Mann Phyllis Wheeler Abilene Kkan Betty Sharpe Decatur Iil Betty June Thompson Omaha Neb Virginia Kandsyn Marilyn Cannon Kan Dahrt Hailman Catherine Ballard Sterling Ivan Delta Delta Delta Beverly Jane Cobb Sarah Majors Detty Jane Riley Ophelia * Johnson Carolee Armsby Jeanne Hestwood Kelen Jameson Mary Feuchtinger Asheville N. C Geraldine Davies Ossawatomie Phi Muiray Louise Tmbhhbutt Hutchingon Mary Marjorie Seamin Avlia Jane Hughes Moodian Ann Hutchinson Hern Cherrie Independence Margaret Wolff Everest Hardeaty Merriam Hlehwd Wert Joseph Boters Cotteyville Kah Benneth Jacksen Coffey Sigma Phi Epsilon Stanley Kirk Bill Robbins Mos William Neal Gordon Welch Boston Mass Bol Ricklefs Troy Zeta Chi Herbert Blessman Ralphrand Baxter Springs Carl Weiss Lyle Whipple Parkville Robert Meee Wayne Bloyd Frederick Wolff Albert Samuelson Council Grove Van Clark Randall Osage City Kin Robert Sharp Charles Shirk Menlo Park Calif Topeka C. L. Hovgard Shirk Ruth Hovgard Clarence Kimball Claude B. Beeks Charles E.beeks Oscar H. K. Ebright Kewaunee Ill Elizabeth Ebright Hopkins Ebright J. H. Wright J. H. Haleman Baker Alice Frandsen Alpha Chi Ruth Spence E. M. Spence Hiawatha Donald Taylor Ralph Taylor Taylor Cambridge Harvard Albert FE. Ayers Glendale Ayers John Ayers Lockheed Airplane Company First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Organization of the New Society Women’s Society of Christian Service James S. Chubb Vernon McKay Syracuse N. Y Walter Brown

Too Late to Classify Column Enjoys Nightly Reading

A reader praises the nightly pleasure of perusing the Too Late to Classify column, noting the habit brings daily amusement and curiosity through its fragments and varied items.

Free Art Exhibit Sparks Sue Mary in a Big City

Sue Mary Jefferson, a lonely stenographer, visits a free modern art exhibit and meets Nick Alexander and Natalie Russo, Vera Oliver, discovering potential new friends. Her past encounter with a dark, intense man in the park resurfaces as she navigates this unfamiliar social world.

Sue Mary Jefferson Joe Stefanski Sue Mary Nick Alexander Youth Progress Group Vera Oliver Joe Qrackpot Kitty Greenbriar Club Four Hundred Babs Trousseau Natalie, Russo Sue Mary

Radio Program Schedule Spotlight for September Evenings

Radio listings for September 10 and 11 show WREN KMBC WDAF programs across time slots from 5:30 PM to 12:00 AM. Names include Woody Herman, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Xavier Cugat, Fred Waring, Ray Herbeck, and many orchestras with news, weather, and sports updates.

KMBC WDAF Bob Hannon Wren Woody Herman Wren—Royevue Horace Heidt IWREN We the People Wbaaf Professor Quist Glenn Miller Tommy Dorsey Amos and Andy WDAPF Newacast Wbak Johnny KMLC Jimmy Lunceeford Gene Krupa Fred Waring Orch Vaughn Munroe WDAKF Ray Herbeck WDAI Moonbeams Beverly Hills Kkalbc Sonny ‘James Duke Hilington Xavier Cugat Wdkakf Hotel Sherman Orch Wren—Associated WRHN Fuhrman Wrieen Dr. Christian Star Theatre DAF Abbott and Costello Our America Glenn Kay Kyaser T. R. Ybarra Robt M. LaFollette K.C. Bluca Lanny Rosas Bany Aces Newscaat WDA Hotel Biltmore Orch Guy Lombardo Wdaf—Newscaat WRISN Associated Press WDAK U.S Muehlebach Glen Gray KMHC Ina Ray Hutton Associated Press News Jerry Shelton Chuck Foster Wrien Duke Lington Joe Rine

Stony Point News Roundup of Local Visits and Purchases

Bert Carrey and family toured Ottumwa Iowa then returned home after a week. Martin Holcum filled sile with help from Deay Rockhold Lawson Sturdy Wray and Flory. D A Wray bought two Guernsey cows. Holcum kept 12 hogs. Stony Point school opened with 23 pupils taught by Milas Lena Milburn.

Bert Carrey Orville Carrey Lawrence Ottumwa Martin Holcum Jesse Deay Fred Rockhold Lobby Lawson Woody Sturdy Dave Wray D. A. Wray Ernest Dan Flory Pleasant Grove Eight Mile Franklin County John Dailey Ottawa Stony Point Milas Lena Milburn Andy Lutz B. L Holmes Russel Deay Arkansas Ira D. Cripe Dewey Anna Cripe North Lawrence D. A

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