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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1940
Page
4
Guardsmen Learn Call Date for Year of Service
The War Department announced yesterday that Kansas National Guardsmen will be called to service on November 25. They have about two months to arrange their affairs for a year of training and service before the end of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas National
War Department
Londoners Demand Deeper Bombproof Shelters Amid Winter Blitz
The piece notes Londoners accept that air defenses may fail and press for deeper bombproof shelters to endure ongoing raids, possibly through winter. It cites German hints of a long war beyond blitzkrieg promises and recalls WWI-era warnings that plans can unravel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Germany
London
Altho
Europe
Generalj
Not Lost The pessimist warns of a bought election
A Lawrence citizen told a Journal-World reporter that Willkie could be a good president if elected but believes he cannot be chosen. He said the election is bought and paid for and that November may be the last election the country shares. He urged Americans to defend constitutional government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal-World
Lawrence
Willkie
Europe
United States
Debt total climbs as deficit hits new high
The federal debt rose past 44 billion yesterday, not counting congress commitments for the new defense program. Analysts warn financing this undertaking will require 10 to 15 billions more, lifting the total toward 600 billions and underscoring concerns about a stable government financial footing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Foundation of debt weakens defense program plan
A political analysis notes that relying on debt as a foundation for a defense program risks instability and may hinder the scope of an unprecedented proposal. The piece argues for a more sustainable funding approach to avoid future fiscal strain.
Camps in the South to Host Army Training Camps
The War Department announced contracts totaling more than 4.6 million dollars for building tent camps to train soldiers as the Thirty Fifth Division is called into service late in November. Many camps will be needed, likely at similar costs, with construction focused in the southern states to boost regional prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Rail labor split over Roosevelt support doubt in Parsons Sun
The Parsons Sun cites a Kansas City labor paper claiming C I O AFL and railroad brotherhoods will back Roosevelt but questions it. Local railroad men are described as independent and unlikely to be steered by any committee to vote for a candidate. The piece forecasts no solid voting alignment for four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons Sun
Kansas City
C.I.0
A.F.L
Railroad Brotherhoods
Roosevelt
Parsons
America
Kansas City water losses prompt efficiency push
A survey shows about one third of water pumped into Kansas City is lost. New city management plans cost cutting by stopping leaks. Lawrence earlier reduced costs through surveys and repairs to improve water plant efficiency.
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Kansas City
Big City
Lawrence
City
Notre Dame Irish Gridiron Team Features 19 Nationalities
The season's report highlights the Notre Dame Irish football squad as a diverse gridiron aggregation with 19 nationalities represented. This mix is noted as a hallmark of the team's makeup and appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame Irish
Italian Mechanized Push Into Egypt Faces British Hold
Italian mechanized forces advance into Egypt with limited resistance as British repositioning risks a difficult withdrawal if miscalculation persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Willkie Train Seen as Western Bandwagon
In the far west the Willkie train is viewed as a bandwagon and many people rush to join it, signaling broad support for his candidacy.
Dull Society Prompted Chickens and Owls Comment
A Moline woman told her mother she planned a chicken hatchery and was advised to try owls instead for better hours. The quip reflects a dull Atchison society where a daughter arrives home in time for breakfast with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Moline Advance
Atchison
Atchison Globe
Preparations for a new era in Pittsburgh steel industry
Reports from Fraf. A M Ockerblad of the University engineering faculty note rising activity around Pittsburgh steel plants as orders shrink last year, allowing domestic repairs and new capacity. The piece also surveys social events and local notes from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Fraf
A.M. Ockerblad
University Engineering
Arlene Roberts
Crystal Soxman
George Byrne, Jr
Kansas City
Miss Roberts
F. H. Roberts
Helen ‘Mcllrath
Luella Foreman
Emma Howe
Edna Ernst
Mahlon - Ball
Jewell Fink
Katherine Hosford
Delma
Kagi
Vivian
Odessa Haugh
Grace Endacott
Mabel Hertzler
Marjory Nelson
Edith Benson
University of Kansas
K. U
Russian army encirclement threat estimated by fall of Vilna
Twenty five years ago the Russian army, menaced since Vilna's fall by a German encircling movement, was estimated at 250000 to 600000 men. The report notes the strain on horses and logistics over time.
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Vilna
Desert Warfare Push Into Egypt Draws World War Echoes
In The War Today Dewitt Mackenzie describes Graziani’s Italian advance from Libya across the Sahara toward Matruh and the Suez Canal. He notes the extreme desert conditions, scarce water, British bombing, and the strategic stakes of control over Egypt and the imperial route to Alexandria.
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Te Desert
Mussolini
Sahara
Graziani
Libya
Mediterranean
Africa
Sidi Barrani
Matruh
Alexandria
Suez Canal
Britain
Egypt
Suez
Hitler
Near East
Sir Archibald Murray
Sinai
Napoleon
Woodstock Church Basement Progress Noted At September Service
Work on the Woodstock church basement continues with preparations for fly day services tied to the quarterly conference on September 29. The article lists community visits, gatherings, and local events alongside weather-related farming notes and cemetery burial details.
Vera in Its Patches Theft Suspicions Rise
Sue Mary suspects Vera may hold a stolen government file about a gasoline order. Vera calmly denies involvement and takes the paperwork to Mr Clark as curiosity and fear mingle in the VP office. The tension centers on trust, competence, and possible Fifth Columnist fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera
Sue Mary
Ross Clark
Miss Grant
Ross
Kitty
Sue
Mary
Nick
Natalie
Mr. Clark
Baldwin News Briefs Highlight Travel and Campus Changes
Local items report Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hardin relocating to Enid Oklahoma to live with relatives. several families vacationing or visiting elsewhere. A service shower for Mrs. Melvin Cook and baby is planned by Baldwin school board teachers and wives. New campus construction includes a large city machinery building on Seventh and Indiana and Jolliffe hall dormitory nearing occupancy. Baker College announces staff changes with librarian resignations and four new faculty members led by Hiram Weld and Frances Wilson. Everett Reb gains Northwestern scholarship in journalism.
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Frank Hardin
Enid
Okla
Merrill’ Rapp
Larry Hardin
Walter Brown
Colorado
Tart
Howard Bayne
Kansas City
Margaret Dickinson
George W. Piersol
J. H. Stanley
Springfield
Kenneth Thompson
Lawrence Earl
Stanley
Harold McGlumphey
Gypsum
Baldwin
MrGlumphey
Nelson Ue Horn
Cameron, Mo
William McGlumphey
Cameron
Baldwin Lake
Real Hanks
Los Angeles
Frank C. Leitaker
Presbyterian Church
Seventh
Indiana Streets
Jolliffe Hall
Sixth
Dearborn
George Ermey
Bank
Harriet Osborne
Case Library
Baker
Mast
Christine Reb
Osborne
Quayle
Miss Reb
University of Illinois
Hiram Weld
Boston
Frances Wilson
Donald Snyder
Dorothea Bradford
Everett Reb
Bene
Medill School of Journalism
Northwestern University
Radio Schedule Snapshot Sunday September 22
Radio grid lists programs across KMBC WREN WDAF KNBC WDAF and more from Friday to Sunday. Entries include newscasts orchestras dramas sports talks and variety shows featuring names like Johnny Presents Duke Ellington and Gene Autry with times ranging from early morning to late night and multiple regional stations.
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Wren
KMBC
Brook Orch
Russ Morgan
KNBC
WDAF
Cavaliers
Kate Smith
Death Valley
Hollywood
Johnny
Watts
Dov James
Grand Central
Associated Press
England
Don Amecho
Wren—Davis-Martellano
A! Pearce
Alex Templeton
Wren—Amer
NBC
Amos
Andy
Johnny Messner
Lanny Ross
Jack Joy
Woody Han
Richard Himber
City Hall
Weathercat
Fred Waring
Vaughn Mortiroe
Cecil Golly
KNBRC
Muehlebach Or
Jimmy Lunceford
Associated Press News
WRIEN
Gray Gordon
Moonbeama
Chuck Foster
Wren—Sacasas
Orch
Wdaf—Colony Club Orch
Associated Presa
KMGC
Newascast
Newacast
WDAE
Glen Gray
Nevacaat
H. Ve Kaltenborn
Gordon Jonk
Ne’ Orch
Kansas City
Cinca
WDAFS
Human Adventure
Tomor
National Barn
Wren Radio Guild
Vaughn Munroe
Norman Thomas
KKMBC
Gene Krupa
Orth
Rainbow Room
Ray Heatherton
Bob Crosby
Wrei Wreather
Guy Lombardo
Duke Ellington
Gene Beecher
WDAP
Wren—Associated Pews
Lou Ureese
Nighthawka
KMBEC
Freddie Martin
Skinny Fenniss Oreha
Wbhak
Slitch Gardens
WDAI
KMREC
Hollywood Country Church
WDAKF
Revvers
KMAC
Ismac—Veaspera
Yvette
Ted Weems
Tha Mike
John Tompkins
Catholic Radio Perm
Gene Autry
Nowa
LDS Weaper Service
Charlie McCarthy
P. Hans Flath
Walter Winchell
Parker Family
Irene Rich
Allen ‘Roth
Columbia
Emil Coleman
Betty Black
the Sandman
Muehlebach
Jerry Shelton
Kmbc—Cavalliers
Moonbeams
Eddie Niebauer
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Chicago
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John Beamer
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New Eldridge
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Clarence Cole
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Mary Raf
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Marvin Stewart
Ralph Stewart
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Wellman
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Ardell Smiley
Smiley
Billie
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Ruby Rausch
Topeka
Gifford
Harry Wellman
H.A. Crawford
Means
Will
Maude Counsil
Counsil
Oskaloosa
Barbara
Zook
Emporis
State Teachers College
H. T. Bales
Sunve
Marguerite Gahagan
NEA Service, Inc
Baldwin News
Neegas
Optometrist
911 Mase
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