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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1940
Page
4
Lawrence Schools Open Monday Amid Infantile Paralysis Watch
Lawrence schools plan a Monday start for pupils if infantile paralysis remains stable. The extra vacation delay kept students away from crowds and gatherings, with parents hoping a smooth opening and no further interruptions. District costs exceed $1,500 weekly regardless of attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Missouri Home Guard Plan Emerges Amid National Guard Training
Governor Stark pushes local defense by organizing home guard units in Missouri while the National Guard undergoes training. The idea may spread to Kansas as state forces could be unavailable for emergencies if Guard units are deployed out of state. Local defense corps would fill gaps in national defense when regular units are absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stark
Missouri
Kansas
Government Conscription Bill Aims to Commandeering Plants
The conscription bill would grant government authority to commandeer deer industrial plants if needed, though use is expected to be limited. It remains unclear whether labor could be requisitioned to run such plants, with strikes and labor trouble posing challenges and the government offering few details on labor commandeering.
Mexico declares Avila Camacho president amid dispute
Mexican Chamber of Deputies names Manuel Avila Camacho as duly elected president while a Gen. Juan Almazan faction claims the office. With the present administration's backing, the dispute risks a revolt, as Almazan seeks support from countrymen in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of’ Deputies
Manuel Avila Comacho
Republic
Juan Almazan
Comacho
Mexico
Camache
Almazan
United States
Disastrous Powder Mill Blast Sparks FBI Probe in New Jersey
Following a devastating powder mill explosion in New Jersey, the FBI launches an immediate investigation into the blast’s cause. When linked to wartime needs and the American defense program, officials consider a non accidental source amid suspicions tied to munitions industries and inexperience among workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
FBI
Europe
Indus
Kansan Campaign Races Highlight Local versus National
The text notes Ratner and Burke skirmishing in northwestern Kansas during speaking tours, with Willkie set to speak in Coffeyville next Monday as the national campaign begins. It claims Ratner leads re election chances, while defense industry saboteur concerns linger over American guard adequacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ratner
Burke
Kansas
Willkie
Coffeyville
Civil War Veteran Nixon Leads National G A R
William W. Nixon of Jewell Kansas is the new national commander of the G A R. He recalls being 15 in 1861 when Sumter fired on Fort Sumter and Lincoln called for volunteers, marking 79 years since. The article notes veterans still sustain the national organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.A.R
William W.' Nixon
Jewell
Kan
Sumter
Lincoln
German War Claim Threatens Kansas Neutrality
The piece argues Hitler could accuse Britain of sowing Colorado potato beetles in Germany, using the claim to pressure Kansas. If such a pretext is used to justify aggression, Kansas could face a dangerous position similar to Holland and Belgium, risking its neutrality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Germany
Kansas
Hitler
Holland
Belgium
President's speeches to resume from White House
The President can resume political addresses by continuing the familiar rhetoric heard from the White House for seven and a half years. The remark suggests no change in tone or content, implying ongoing certainty about public messaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
93 year old Choctaw executioner reflects on white men
The 93-year-old Choctaw nation executioner, shortly before his death, asserted that white men are wilder than Indians. The article notes that in today’s world, evidence refuting this belief is not plentiful.
The Pompadour Returns with Heads Up Season Motto
A fashion note says the pompadour style is resurging with the season’s theme heads up. It highlights bold hair height and retro silhouette shaping trends for men and women.
Letter by Charles Gibney on American opportunity and managers
The writer argues Americans once valued opportunity and successful managers like Willkie as presidents. He questions opposing capable managers in Washington and defends utility companies as owned by the people. He compares high postal costs and wage levels to WPA payments and urges support for big employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Willkie
Washington
WPA
Letter from Missing RAF pilot to mother echoes duty and sacrifice
An airman reported missing writes to his mother from the North Sea theater. He asserts his role was vital, praises his family's courage, and urges composure and faith, stating his death would not render their struggle vain and that his life served England and freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Times
Royal Air Force
North Sea
England
British Empire
Prohibition Question Debate Mirrors League Stand
The anti saloon league reaffirmed its opposition to sending the prohibition issue to states or the people for a new decision. Lee S. Greene of Lawrence sails for Germany as the first American German student exchange scholar. Fraternity rush week begins. near train rush and campus social activity spark tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti-Saloon League
Lee S. Greene
Lawrence
Germany
Green
K.U
J. R. Topping
Suesday
Colorado Springs
Santa Fe
N. M
John Riling
Lee Riling
Burlington
Frances Riling
Frank Riling
Fred Nelson
Kaw River
Memorial Stadium
H. W. Hargiss
K. U
Automobile misadventure after Lawrence trip near Gilmore farm
Forty years ago a Massachusetts street pleasure ride ended with a broken bell a failed gasoline stove and burning electricals. Arthur Scholl fled to fetch parts from Eudora after Buffalo Bill circus posters dispatch delayed repairs. The car limped to Eudora then stalled. a blacksmith toiled until nightfall and Scholl returned to Lawrence leaving the vehicle in Eudora. Lawrence sent over $500 to Galveston relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Street
Lawrence
Gilmore Farm
Arthur Scholl
Gilmore Home
Eudora
Topeka
Scholl
Kansas City
Ninth Street
Galveston Relief Committee
Fire at Baldwin Kappa Sigma House Origin Unknown
A fire broke out this afternoon at the Kappa Sigma fraternity house in Baldwin. The blaze caused damage to the building but no injuries are reported. Fire investigators are examining the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kappa Sigma
Baldwin
Mussolini and Hitler Eye Invasion of Britain
The article lays out Hitler’s possible invasion of England with Mussolini’s Africa campaign as support. It cites widespread bombing of Britain, incendiaries over Northern Ireland, and the need to seize air superiority and secure sea lanes. It warns of a massive assault across the English Channel with 3,000,000 troops and multiple bridgeheads, while noting high risk and likely heavy losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
England
Rome
Egypt
Britain
Northern
Ireland
Mussolini
Africa
Mediterranean
British Isles
Northern Ireland
Emerald Isle
Ulster
Royal Air Force
English Channel
English
New Political Circle Draws Sue Mary Into Activist World
Sue Mary, a city stenographer, joins Vera, Nick, and a Youth Progress group that campaigns for candidates and social reform. She grapples with new ideas, old loyalties, and an invitation to a concert as romance stirs with Nick while posters theater politics in a dreary campaign office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Mary Jefferson
Joe Stefanski
Sue Mary
Nick Alexander
Youth Progress Group
Vera Oliver
Joe
Sprine Snree
Boris Roukoff
Wall Street
Vera
Frrone
U.S.A
Fred King
Fritz
New York State
Abe Lincoln
Young Ross Clark, Jr
M. Ross Clark
Young Clark
Harvard
Awards At The Kansas Free Fair Highlight Douglas County Winners
Douglas county exhibitors dominated the Kansas Free Fair with top prizes. C. J. Herschell of Lawrence won four grain exhibit sections blue ribbons on atlas Borgo pink kaf fir barley and sweet clover. L. G. McGee also of Lawrence took first in stock beets. Mrs Edweed Ice of Lecompton earned blue ribbons for oats raisin yeast bread nut bread and canned strawberries along with strong bake results. Julia Ice claimed three blue ribbons in White Leghorn chicken. Bernice Goff of Lawrence won a sewing blue ribbon. Toren Wulfkuhle of Lawrence showed the grand champion shorthorn heifer which also won yearling heifer division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Alway
C. J. Herschell
Lawrence
L. G. McGee
Edweed Ice
Lecompton
Ice
Julia Ice
Bernice Goff
Douglas County 4-H Club
Toren
Toren Wulfkuhle
Topeka Man Wins $3700 on Pot of Gold Program
Charles Darnell of Topeka won $3700 after the Pot of Gold drawing, beating the usual $1000 prize. Darnell, 58, works as a claim investigator for the Santa Fe railroad and is married to a Central National bank teller. Edwin Browne announced the prize and Darnell traveled from Topeka to Lawrence for a broadcast interview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Darnell
Topeka
Darnell
Edwin Browne
Wren
Lawrence
Santa Fe Railroad
Central National Bank
Divorce Suit Filed by Charles Brady Against Della Brady
A divorce suit was filed in district court by Charles Brady against Della Brady. The action seeks dissolution of marriage and related relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Brady
Della Brady
Radio Program Schedule Highlights for September 13 14 15
A dense listing of radio programming across WREN KMBC WDAF KNMBC for Friday September 13 through Sunday September 15. The guide names stations, acts, shows, and time blocks including news broadcasts, orchestras, dramas, and variety programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
KMBC
WDAF
Brooks Orch
Bis—Wren
Russ Morgan
Orch
Cavaliers
Hollywood
KNMBC
Johnny
Walta
Harry Kogen
Grand
Central
al Pearce
Alex Templeton
Amos
Andy
Lanny Rosa
Jack Joy
NBC
Clity Hall
Pershing Selute Wren
Fred Waring
Abe Lyman
Cecil Golly
Wdaf—Hotel Muehlebacher
Jimmy Lunceford
Associated Press
Gray Gordon
Moonbeams
Chuck Foster
Sacasage
Colony Club
Wdaf—Safety Council
Glen Gray
H. VY
Kaltenborn
Gordon Jenkins
Kansas City
Listener's Playhouse
Human Adventure
Hollywood Tomorrow
Grand Ole Opry
Will Hudson
WDARK
Radio Guild
T. R. Ybarra
Vaughn Munroe
Gene Krupa
Rainbow Room
Ray Heatherton
Bob Crosby
Ray Herbeck
Nighthawka
Chick Foster
Orchi
Stirling Young
Skinny Ennis
Elitch Gardens
Hollywood Country Church
NBC Noeren
Yvette
John Tompkins
Catholic Radio Pym
Gene Autry
WDAIF
Charlie McCarthy
P. Hang Flath
Walter Winchell
Parker Family
Irene Rich
Allen Roth
Char
Columbia
Bill Stern
WAF
Johnny Messner
Erill Coleman
Betty Black
Associated Press News
WDAKF
Sandman
Eddie Niebauer
Muchlebacher
Jerry Shelton
Monnbeams
Wren—Suncasas
Press
WRIEN
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