A Charge to Remember from Deuteronomy
An excerpt cites Deuteronomy 8 11 urging remembrance of commandments judgments and statutes. The passage emphasizes obedience to God on this day and serves as a moral reminder within a religious text context.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1941
Page
4
An excerpt cites Deuteronomy 8 11 urging remembrance of commandments judgments and statutes. The passage emphasizes obedience to God on this day and serves as a moral reminder within a religious text context.
Supporters of extending military service argue that two and a half years would allow peak training for troops and better efficiency. They contend longer terms would enable stable garrisoning of distant bases and smoother defense operations amid uncertain times.
Japan offered indemnities and promised safeguards after the Tutuila gunboat bombing in the Yangtze River. The move drew scrutiny from the U.S. State Department and raised skepticism about underlying motives amid broader U.S.-Japan tensions and anti bombing sentiment toward Chinese cities.
The governor proposes burning all Georgia books that advocate racial education, a move seen as intolerant and repressive. Critics argue that better books are the antidote to bad or unsatisfactory writings and that the public can discern quality without censorship.
A German sourced backfire in peace talks shows no urge for immediate peace but a tardy view that peace, when achieved, will not be dictated by Germany. It notes that Europeans protected by the Nazis may grow to hate the German system rather than be grateful.
The text argues Germany seeks terms to avoid reprisals as the Nazi regime faces consequences for wartime actions. It suggests negotiations may reflect shifting power and doubt whether the Nazis can impose terms on a conquered world.
The article notes Japan seeks bases in Thailand to support land operations against Singapore and questions how the Dutch East Indies would be handled. It asserts no Japanese equivalent of Mein Kampf exists but that Japan is clearly outlining its expansion aims on the map, especially toward the south.
Reports indicate a shakeup in the Vichy regime is impending. French collaborators with Germany have moved from occupied Paris to Vichy as Berlin grows dissatisfied with collaboration.
Government officials report hoarding by consumers has driven sugar prices to the highest level since 1939. The same pressure affects many commodities as processors and users stock up to avoid shortages, unintentionally pushing prices higher.
A Hill speaker links speculation about life on other planets to mankind's cosmic loneliness. He calls the idea queer and notes people search for signs of life while failing to live peacefully with fellow humans.
The count of Japanese fishing vessels near Hawaii, collected months ago, showed a notably larger fleet than the fishing business anticipated. Many vessels carried radios and photographic equipment not typical for fishing boats.
Henry Ford of Detroit expresses optimism about the future, arguing competition should be preserved as many leaders push to end private business. He maintains a positive outlook amid efforts to curb competition and private enterprise.
A New Jersey judge rules you cannot drive a car and hug a girl at the same time despite efforts to argue otherwise. The Kansan cites the decision as a cautionary note on safety and conduct.
Berlin reports claim a rapid German triumph while the Red Army prepares a 3,000,000-man spring offensive. The piece weighs Russia's ability to execute a long withdrawal, notes its defense strengths, and warns that a chaotic retreat could doom the line, with Leningrad and the Ural region as key battlegrounds.
The Lindberghs head toward Baker Lake in Canada as a note on the month’s weather ranks July among the top ten hottest in 64 years at the KU station with an average 80.48 degrees. Lawrence groups tour Eureka Lake near Manhattan for a large Lodge picnic. J C Stevenson presided as master with performances by Kate Caldwell Aimee Piper and a quartet. A budget piece lists a full summer outfit totaling 6 96 in cost. Allison Andrews wins county commissioner. in the justice of the peace race R C Manley leads John Clark and R M McCornell.
Twenty five years ago French and British forces pressed along the Somme front capturing a strong position. The German submarine Deutschland set out from Baltimore for home after Captain Paul Koenig said he could reach Germany despite heavy odds. Eight allied warships lay in wait as a confidence vote on woman suffrage moved forward in national politics. Local motor accident in Massachusetts street ends with a jog to the sidewalk and back into the street. Primary results show George Brune leading for county clerk while Moss and Lane win district and county posts.
Forty years ago the Indians in Lawrence hold clerical jobs in stores and girls do housework in summer. Douglas county lottery draw claims listed Ulysses V. Anton Eudora J Busby Lawrence ed T Dodds Lawrence Thomas Darling E Dodds Lawrence Harry L Selig Lawrence son of Mayor Selig. Hutt millinery moves from 800 block to Wiedemann's. Otto Newby travels to St Marys to pitch for team. University officials receive ice cream from registrar George O Foster on his wedding day. Shearer's farmer Hare reports four ears of corn proving crops not a total failure with 30 bushels expected per acre in the advised county.
In the week ending July 30 Kansas operators started 42 test wells and completed 40 oil wells, producing 38 989 barrels daily. Russell County led with 10 starts. Barton 6. Rice 5. Ellis and Ellsworth 4 each. Five gas wells yielded 57 500 000 feet daily, with 12 wells abandoned as dry. Two new finds emerged Peace Creek Viola lime pool in Reno County and the Rick pool in Barton County. Major weekly event was the August crude allowable set at 242 800 barrels daily, a new peak capacity for pipelines.
Barbara apologizes to Dugan over a business quarrel and spends a day with him and Larry Grover. Dugan reveals Indian ancestry and an honorary chief title while they tour New York. Their golf match ends with barside tension as Barbara ponders changing tactics to win him over.
A parade of visitors to Tonganoxie and nearby towns includes Witliam Valentine and T John Strouse from Tonganoxie staying with the Wart racks, Frank Athey returning to Ames after a Kansas visit, and many families sharing meals and drives to Overland Park Emporia and Wellsville for relatives and funerals.
A busy weekend sees Emery and Emma Emery of Baldwin visiting Philin Miller's home. Lawrence visitors include Ruby Athey Helen Leach and Glenn Howard. Many others from Baldwin Neodeska Topeka and Kansas City attended gatherings with the Hadley Bailey Vaughn Ehart and Davison households.
Mr and Mrs B L Taul and James Taul vacation to Colorado for about a week. Geneva Reynolds attended Evangelical summer assembly in Forest Park in Topeka. W H Peasley of Lawrence visited Purvis household. Emma Wendt taught in Topeka schools and visited Greers. Various Purvis family members hosted and traveled with relatives from Wichita Ottawa Wellsville and Ottawa.
Dyer visited Kiowa on a business trip last Thursday and Friday stopping in Wichita to see Mr and Mrs Earl Boyke. Darlene Dailey and Lois Tucker celebrated a birthday at the Tucker home. Numerous relatives and friends gathered for dinners and visits including the Gottstein Rockhold Clayton and Cooper families.
The Range Line Social Hour met at the George Finch home for July with plans for August at Mrs Holmer Gibson's. Families including Watts Bryan Gibson Hershell and Harbour enjoyed a Sunday gathering and refreshments while some members visited Topeka for a convention and Marceline Gibson attended a separate event.
A dense broadcast grid outlines station lineups for WREN KMBC and WDAF from Saturday August 2 into Monday August 4. It notes dozens of programs from Ted Steele and Guy Lombardo to the National Barn Dance and Moonbeams, with sportscasts, newscasts, orchestra shows, and various variety hours.
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