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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1940
Page
4
Boss Pendergast of Kansas City is linked with a powerful roll call of city bosses and political machines. The article argues this alliance will not help the administration in seeking a third term.
Sue Mary visits the Clark household for dictation and meets Mitzi Clark and Joan Brant. She weighs the luxury contrast with her modest life, observes the bitter view of the idle rich, and notes Mitzi's surprising practicality. Nick's concert moment lingers as she senses new danger and a shift toward wartime social action.
A secretary in a wartime factory office is distracted by her boss and the looming conflict as secrecy tightens around designs and contracts. The narrative follows her work ethic, curiosity, and the political climate as people discuss the upcoming election.
Willkie in Chicago urged defense policy be kept out of political hands to work effectively. The article notes Democratic leaders tying the third term campaign to defense, creating voter confusion. It argues Republicans must expose the third term implications while Democrats seek to shield them.
A devotional note centers on Proverbs 4 23 urging diligence in guarding the heart as the source of life’s issues. The brief item highlights spiritual reflection and moral guidance.
Lawrence faces heavy traffic with 9 046 vehicle licenses in Douglas County and many cars from neighboring counties and the University. Despite volume, careful driving keeps accidents low and fatalities uncommon. A local woman prefers Lawrence’s regulated streets to the highways outside town.
The nationwide campaign for Wendell Willkie to the presidency is set to begin Monday in Coffeyville. Republicans anticipate strong interest as dealers mark the date and Willkie’s cross country trip to Kansas is met with public turnout and support for his crusade against the New Deal.
Reports suggest massed German forces on the French coast and Italian troops in North Africa may aim to end the war before winter. Mussolini could strike to assert Mediterranean dominance while Hitler pushes for an England invasion. Despite Nazi prophecies of London destruction, British resolve remains firm.
Republican candidate rebutted Democratic claims tying Willkie to political machines noting machine affiliations exist on the opposing side. The speaker argued that efforts to connect Willkie to such groups were promptly blocked and incomplete.
In a labor speech President Roosevelt pledged no reductions to funding for his social program despite national defense expenditures. He dismissed concerns that financing both programs at once would burden taxpayers.
The World Series opens October 2 amid multiple concurrent series across fields. Several championships are shaping up for fall, with more than one potentially underway simultaneously.
The article condemns President Roosevelt’s conscription and destroyer deal as dangerous, arguing the President created a political Frankenstein through class prejudice, pushing beyond Congress and risking legal and constitutional norms. it warns of delayed defense amid Britain needs and calls for lawful unity.
Germany studies its political landscape after the fascist party's turnout rises to about 105 seats. Government likely to be a coalition of middle parties and socialists with a potential majority, while opposition includes fascists, communists, and nationalists. In Lawrence, officers move to curb traffic as two hours parking is reduced to one hour.
W C T U delegates Mrs Fred Williams Mrs A Krause Miss Anna Woodward Mrs J Kennard and Miss E White attend in Kansas City Kan Officials discuss moving the Kansas building from the Panama Pacific exposition to Lawrence as a permanent KU women's facility The article also notes a House of Commons report on conscription and city school enrollment figures with several brief items.
The article compares British defenses on two fronts as Hitler threatens invasion across the English Channel and Mussolini eyeing Egypt. It notes the axis strategy to split British focus, reports renewed German bombing over London, and emphasizes civilian morale as a primary objective amid the brutal campaign.
A brief note describes a day from a month long pleasure trip among Wisconsin’s lakes. The passage highlights scenery and leisure activities enjoyed by the traveler during the northern waterway journey.
An American proclamation urges Filipino insurgents to abandon resistance amid ongoing occupation. Insurgents retort that American threats are idle due to shortages and lack of reinforcements. Other notes cover Boxer chiefs execution as a peace condition in China and European powers shifting withdrawal plans. Local items mention home improvements in North Lawrence and new residences in Quincey Indiana streets, and Santa Fe rail actions against tramps. Bridge refitting starts October 3 with heavy-traffic detours.
The piece notes RAF raids on German bases and rail disruption along the continental coast as Britain resists invasion. It cites Hitler’s cautious timing and the Bucking ham palace bombing as a spur to British resolve, while Mussolini pursues control of the Mediterranean, a strategic cross roads for the empires.
Hopewell and Independence area notes from recent visits and gatherings. Local families attended the state fair in Topeka, church union meetings, dinners and hospitality at many homes, and farm bureau activities. Trips to Emporia and Topeka are described along with family visits and illness news.
Topeka Kansas schools will open Monday on the recommendation of city health officials. Last Monday's opening was postponed as a precaution against spread of infantile paralysis.
Radio listings for Saturday September 14 and Sunday September 15 show a dense slate of programs across WREN KMBC and WDAF. Orchestras and variety shows mix with newscasts sports and public affairs led by WREN KMBC WDAF and each station’s marquee acts.
In De Soto a clerical error misreported a recent store transfer as completed with BL oJ Deweese buying S&S FE Casebler, clarifying negotiations were ongoing. The Aid of the Methodist church formed the Women’s Society of Christian Service uniting Ald Home and Forelorn Missionary groups with charter members to September 15.
Lawrence Business College offers training that leads directly to earlier employment. Students may enroll next Monday.
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