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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1940
Page
4
Character Above Riches Worth More Than Wealth
A brief proverb-inspired note quoting Proverbs 22 1 about choosing a good name and favor over wealth. Emphasizes virtue over material riches.
Willkie Opens Campaign With Sincerity at Coffeyville
A large Kansan crowd heard Wendell Willkie declare his presidential bid at Coffeyville. The speech stressed opposition to the New Deal, promises of vigor and honesty, and a frontal clash with current administration policy. It hints Willkie may push Democrats into addressing the third term issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffeyville
Wendell Willkie
Kansas
Pary
Willkie
Lee
Machinery of the conscription act to draft Kansans
The conscription act will call thousands of Kansans into a year of military training. A county wide registration of men aged 21 to 35 is set for October 16. Draft boards will be named by the President on Governor recommendations with federal authority guiding all operations.
British Air Losses Reach Record Sunday Toll
The British tally 185 German planes shot down on Sunday marks the highest day of air combat so far. German crews were killed or taken prisoner as losses from 10 to 15 percent of participating planes were endured to inflict damage and slow a projected invasion. Despite bombardment, British air and ground forces continue constant counterattacks across the channel, delaying any German crossing attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Channel
Rumor and Isolation Describe France Under Siege
The piece notes rumors and traveler tales about Germany tightening its hold around France. It suggests visitors risk their lives to learn truth while observers fear France is being shut off from the world and its interior conditions go unseen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Far ‘East
French Resistance Fears German Plan for Occupied France
Reports from unoccupied France and Switzerland claim Germany plans to empty France of food and supplies and eventually occupy all of France. The French blame British support for the army’s setbacks and insist only a British victory offers a future for France. Meanwhile British defenses push bomb disposal work, with two time bombs near Buckingham Palace and St Paul’s evacuated after attempts to remove dangerous viper ordnance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Switzerland
England
Great Britain
Buckingham Palace
St. Paul’s
Germany Attacks Swedish Press Voice Causes Tension
The German government condemns Swedish reporting as hostile to Berlin. Berlin signals plans to curb press freedom abroad mirroring suppression seen in other neighbor states. Officials argue free journalism cannot be tolerated and press bondage would erode remaining freedoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Berlin
Sweden
Germany
Fire all indispensable men in response to press demand
A El Dorado Times quote recalls a legendary Cablegram where a managing editor warned a star reporter he would quit unless paid. The editor replied by cable, Fire all indispensable men, illustrating bold newspaper lore from a New York era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ius
New York
Europe
Star
el Dorado Times
Peace Time Atrocities Report Across Nations
Dispatches from overseas note 11 killed in an English air raid and three in Ireland. Domestic reports the same day tally 19 dead in U S motor vehicle crashes. The Kansan Republican reflects on wartime horrors compared with peacetime violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Ireland
United States
Newton Kansan
Fifty Million Americans Hold National Social Security Cards
A Leavenworth Times observation notes that about fifty million Americans possess national social security cards, implying a large portion of the population earns and spends in the economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth Times
Churchill Labels Hitler Worst Tyrant in Modern History
A month ago Churchill called Hitler the foulest tyrant in modern history. The report notes Hitler’s acceptance speech delivered on Wednesday as described by the Star beams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill
Hitler
Moder
President Allergic to Straw Rumor Sparks Washington Debate
A Republican editorial from Newton Kansas notes leaks claim the President is allergic to straw as polls begin. The piece frames the rumor as a political talking point in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Newton Kansan
Invasion Watch and Air Defense Optimism
The article discusses Britain's wartime posture as autumn storms churn the English Channel and Hitler weighs invasion. It credits the Royal Air Force for defense of London, a robust anti aircraft barrage, and the strategic role of pursuit planes over guns for destroying bombers, noting potential for a spring invasion if air gains and morale shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Royal Air Force
London
Marshal Goering
England
Berlin
Lenncy
Doctor Brinkley Loses Kansas Medical Certificate
The Kansas medical board revoked the certificate for John R. Brinkley of Milford after a lengthy inquiry into his goat gland practice. Other items note the Leavenworth National hotel sale by Hutsons, rising enrollment, Boulder Dam project ceremonies, Willis Rogers in So This Is London, and local social updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Medical Board
John R. Brinkley
Milford
Kan
National Hotel
Leavenworth
W. G Hutson
George E. Hutson
Eldridge
W. G. Hutson
Las Vegas
Boulder
Colorado River
John Levitt
Canada
New England
Will Rogers
London
Chicago
Chicago Crime Commission
Alphonse Capone
Arctic leader Vilhjalmur Stefansson announced to government quarters
A government venue was the setting for an announcement by Vilhjalmur Stefansson, the Arctic explorer, regarding new plans or policies. The brief statement highlighted strategic aims and potential collaborations with government bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vilhjalmar Steffanson
Arctic
Baldwin News Highlights Social Visits and Obituaries
Local Baldwin residents host and visit kin from Loveview Denver Ottawa and Kansas City. Notable events include Baker University ties with Dr Reece Bowman Kester death in Pasadena and graveside services for Mrs Isaac Misimer in Cameron Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Riley
Loveview
Wash
Baker
Chester Keller
Denver
Baldwin
Dewey Schmittendorf
O. R. Keljer
I. C. Rankin
Carrie Adams
Traverse City
Mich
Elizabeth Rankin
Rankin Brouht
Earl F. Martin
Fouts
Ottawa
Black
J. W. Dorcas
H. K. Ebright
Reece Bowman Kester
Pasadena
Cal
Kester
First Methodist Church
Katherine
Doris
Baker University
Ernest Kester
J. D. Smith
Methodist
Topeka
Clara B. Johnson
Paul Banks
Margaret. Madelyn
Roberta McHenry
Fairview
Robert E. McHenry
Walter Brown
Tart
Kansas City
Howard Bayne
Walter E. Brown
Elizabeth Prather
Elmdale
Woodhall
Oakwood Cemetery
Isaac Misimer
Cameron
Misimers
Mr. Misimer
Gertrude
Ora
Misimer
Joseph McGommas
W. K. Chatten
Careron
L. W. Brown
Nancy Lee Lishere
L. A. Hinds
Jay Stover
Independence
Elmer H. Martin
This Could Be Your Story Serial Drama Sparks In Hall
Sue Mary faces political fervor and personal doubts as Nick spreads rally energy. A chaotic meeting, police action, and a midnight return sharpen tensions. Sue Mary agrees to help Vera enter office work, hoping for a safer path as Nick hints at deeper feelings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick
Sue Mary
Natalie
Vera
Joe
Wall Street
Fred King
Moscow
Babs
Kitty
Miss Grant
Bue Mary
Fairview Community News From Waverly and Beyond
Fairview residents hosted visitors from Waverly Lawrence and Worden during a busy weekend. The Fairview school opened with Catherine Booth as teacher and a list of attending pupils. The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society became The Society of Christian Service with elections held at the Fairview church. Charles Whedon of Walnut Grove visited the Topeka fair with wife on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes Meairs
Waverly
Mra
William Meatrs
Art Tweed
Lawrence
Ernest Leary
Charles Whedon
Walnut Grove
Eugene Leary
E. B. Pine
White District
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Carter
Sibleyville
Hutton
James York
Pittsburgh
Raymond York
Cowles
W. G. Meairs
Fred Meairs
Walter Howard
Maxine
Ruth
Doris
Donald Nuffer
Gladys Parker
Muriel Hunter
Martha Koehler
Victoria Hilleburt
Luther Hilleburn
Hazel Sinks
George Hunsinger
Donald Howard
Scottie Ralaton
Phyllis Greenwell
Dorothy Koehler
Lucille Parker
Wava Jo Swearingen
Evelyn Ralston
Mongay Iron
Kansas
Ernest Johanning
Worden
Eldon U Wirich
Billy
Topeka
Willitty Meais
Will Sinks
Charles
Norman
Ralph
S. A. Peters
Mabel
Vinton
Charlie Howard
Taiia
Evan Griffith
Evalyn
Pleasant Valley
Helen Hunsinger
Kansas City
Jimmie Penny
Corbin Penny
Bert Day
McKinney
Bill Froeliger
Hazel
Mildred
Lowell Penny
Manhattan
Maelen Hunsinger
Anna
Elsie
Esther Hunsinger
Russel Tucker
George
Walter
Carl Hunsinger
Guy Howard
Christian Endeavor Officers
Valley Grove
June Swadley
Madison
Wis
Lula Karnes
Minnie Wells
Ray Young
Clinton
June Swadsey
Fd Howard
Lloyd
Theodore
Lewis E. Howard
Shirley Ann
John Douglass
Richard Fuller
Arthur Jones
O'Neal
Raymond Farmer
R. L. Hibburt
Albert Young
R. L. Hilleburt
Ottawa
Homer Brownlee
C. A. Nisely
To- Reka
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
Fairview Church
Aileen Cooper
Mary MacCintock
Society of Christian Service
Paul Koehler
Ethel Cowles
Aileen. Conner
Foreign Missions
Puffet
Floyd Nisely
Home Missions
Marie
Ralston
Edna Koehler
Topeka Fair
Classifieds Ad Taker Call In Daily For Listings
Thousands of readers scan the Journal-World page for items to buy sell or trade. Prospective sellers are urged to phone 22 and ask for an Ad-Taker to place an advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal-World
Radio Station Schedule Nightly Programs and Orchestras
A detailed listing of radio broadcasts for Kansas City stations KMBC WDAF WREN and others for Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, showing time slots, programs, and performing acts such as Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Xavier Cugat, and Benny Goodman. Names of orchestras, hosts, and show titles appear throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MBC
WDAF
Bob Hannon
Wren
Woody Herman
KMBC
H. V. Kaltenborn
Roy Shield
Court of Missing
Heira
Horace Heidt
We the People
Associated Press News
Wren—Amer
Glenn Miller
Tommy Dorsey
Amos and
Andy
Johnny Presents
Jas Kmbc
Jimmng Lunceford
Gene Krupa
Fred. Waring
Vaughn Munroe
Ray Herbeck
Orch
Moonbeams
Freddy Martin
Sonny James
Duke Ellington
Xavier Cugat
Wbddak
Sherman Orch
Associated Press
Newacast
Fuhrman
Newacaast
Star Theatre
Abbott and Costello
Meek
Amer
Bts Itecapablic
Lanny Rosa
Biltmore Orch
Guy Lombardo
Bobby Byrne
Fred Waring
U.S
KMRBC
WRIEN
Jerry Shelton
Chuck Foster
Duke Elington
Joe King
Pleasant Grove News Briefs From Sopepinpres 2 School
Pleasant Grove reports its Sopepinpes 2 school opened with 12 pupils enrolled under teacher Mrs. Knabe of Lawrence. The list includes Noah and Delbert Eberhart, Richard Oehlart, Harlen Alexander, Loretta Kirby, Patsy Dillon, Bonnie Flory, Irene Daniels, Emma Alexander, Cleta Turner, Alice Shults, and Peggy Ann Scott as a beginner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knabe
Lawrence
Noah
Delbert Eberhart
Richard Oehlart
Harlen Alexander
Loretta Kirby
Patsy Dillon
Bonnie Flory
Irene Daniels
Emma Alexander
Cleta Turner
Alice Shults
Peggy Ann Scott
Alden Dillon
Jack Dillon
John Daniels
Roscoe
Kenneth
Irene
Bonnie
Barbara Ann Flory
Carl Daniels
Veatch Farm
Lone Star
Orville Flory
Phyllis
Dale
Iove Flory
Jim
Ed Alexander
Fort Riley
Army
Ottawa
Carl Daniela
N. D. Messer
Ralph
Rose
Manhattan
Four Leaf Club
Howard Dillon
Mary Ann
Betty Lou Peterson
John Churchbaugh
Will Dillon
Oklahoma
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